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Surprise billing compliance 'very daunting,' regulatory experts say

Healthcare Dive

The bill is best known for its signature achievement, but there are lesser known requirements that are difficult to put into practice, experts told Healthcare Dive.

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COVID ‘Compromise’ on International IP Underscores Need for New Approach

Bill of Health

By Cynthia M. Ho. The leaked compromise regarding a “waiver” of international intellectual property (IP) obligations under the TRIPS Agreement for World Trade Organization (WTO) members has met harsh criticism as a shadow of the original proposal to waive international obligations regarding patent, trade secret, and copyright obligations relating to any COVID vaccine, treatment, diagnostic, or personal protective equipment (PPE).

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AMA outlines key steps for advancing telehealth equity

Healthcare It News

The American Medical Association this week released a report outlining key steps that organizations and policymakers should take in order to work toward equity in the telehealth landscape. "Telehealth has the potential to be an important tool for addressing long-standing health inequities among historically marginalized and minoritized communities that have been impacted disproportionately by the COVID-19 pandemic," said the organization in an issue brief.

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In charting a future course for healthcare, let’s think bigger

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Analytics Artificial Intelligence Precision Medicine Telehealth Workforce AI, augmented reality, biomedical sensors and beyond – by mapping out a clear vision now, we can widen our ambitions and improve modernization strategies to better harness the vast potential offered by technology advances. Angela Jones Angela Jones is a program manager in digital health transformation at Booz Allen Hamilton.

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Bridging Innovation & Patient Care: The Growing Role of AI

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Co-founder & CEO at Tattva.Health

AI is transforming clinical trials—accelerating drug discovery, optimizing patient recruitment, and improving data analysis. But its impact goes far beyond research. As AI-driven innovation reshapes the clinical trial process, it’s also influencing broader healthcare trends, from personalized medicine to patient outcomes. Join this new webinar featuring Simran Kaur for an insightful discussion on what all of this means for the future of healthcare!

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FDA clarifies cybersecurity recommendations for device makers in new guidance

Healthcare Dive

The draft guidance, which replaces a 2018 document, sets recommendations for how medical device companies should approach cybersecurity in premarket submissions.

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A Precise Definition of Microdosing Psychedelics is Needed to Promote Equitable Regulation

Bill of Health

By Sarah Hashkes. When we talk about microdosing psychedelics, it’s important we have a mutual understanding of its definition to be able to conduct accurate research, promote regulations, and educate the wider population. This article will look at three main questions and ambiguities regarding the term “microdosing psychedelics” and suggest a definition that would help promote coherence in the field. 1.

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Roundup: Bayer to launch 27 telemedicine centres in India and more briefs

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Bayer to launch 27 telemedicine centres over 2 years in India. German multinational pharmaceutical company Bayer is setting up 27 telemedicine centres in 12 districts across eight states in India over the next two years through Bayer Foundation India. The company has identified the states of Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh to launch telemedicine facilities that will provide healthcare via telehealth.

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Centene's former longtime leader Michael Neidorff dies

Healthcare Dive

Neidorff transformed the St. Louis-based insurer into a formidable player in the healthcare sector during his 26 years at the helm.

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Is Microdosing Just Placebo?

Bill of Health

By Vince Polito. People who microdose psychedelics claim that it provides a very wide range of benefits, from improvements in mood, to reduced substance use, to cognitive enhancement. But is microdosing really delivering all of those benefits? Or is it just a placebo effect? On the one hand, developing evidence from studies with psychedelics taken at high doses does indicate that these substances may plausibly have a range of positive effects.

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Reimagining and streamlining military healthcare

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HIPAA Compliance 2025: Navigating Regulatory Changes & Industry Trends

Based on comprehensive survey data from diverse healthcare providers, the 2025 HIPAA Benchmark Report delivers actionable intelligence for modern compliance programs. This report examines how organizations are restructuring HIPAA Privacy Programs to address emerging regulatory requirements. Through analysis of staffing models, program operations, and breach management protocols, it provides a clear picture of current best practices.

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Proposed Regulations Issued to Substantially Increase Access to Federally Subsidized Health Insurance

Compliance Now

Jennifer Berman, CEO, MZQ Consulting. On April 5, 2022, the Administration issued new proposed regulations changing certain aspects of the affordability and minimum value rules under the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”). Notably, the rules only impact whether an individual is eligible for federally subsidized health insurance; they DO NOT change the affordability requirements for applicable large employers under the ACA’s employer mandate.

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Nurses union fights in court for permanent COVID-19 protection rule

Healthcare Dive

National Nurses United argued before a federal appeals court on Monday that an existing temporary emergency standard isn't enough to protect healthcare workers from the ongoing threat of COVID-19.

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What Macrodosing Can Learn from Microdosing

Bill of Health

By Dustin Marlan. Following a recent wave of unbridled positivity culminating in a “shroom boom,” the psychedelic renaissance now finds itself under fire amidst concerns of predatory capitalism , cultural appropriation , adverse psychological effects , and sexual abuse and boundary issues by guides and therapists. Nonetheless, the psychedelics industry is moving ahead at full speed.

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Improving healthcare access and efficiency with data

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Simplify Screening for Excluded Providers

Every health care provider that accepts federal payments must screen for excluded providers. Use this sample Exclusion Screening Checklist and Compliance Policy to evaluate and improve your organization’s compliance with the law. Payments from Medicare, Medicaid, and TriCare trigger screening requirements that may extend to employees, contractors, volunteers, board members, and network providers.

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Building a virtual ICU depends on politicking and persuasion

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

"Those of you who think that I'm going to give you a technology talk, you might as well leave now," said Roberta Schwartz, chief innovation officer at Houston Methodist at HIMSS22 this past month. While technology is key to delivering virtual care at scale, the story of the sprawling Texas health system's tele-ICU system, the tale of "getting from ground zero to where we are today," is really "a story of change management," said Schwartz.

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Medicare finalizes policy limiting coverage of Biogen Alzheimer's drug

Healthcare Dive

Treatment with Aduhelm would only be covered for patients enrolled in a clinical trial under the policy, which largely follows a draft proposal released in January.

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What Person-Centered Interoperability Looks Like: Seqster

Health Populi

He had me at the statement, “I believe health data is medicine.”. Those were the words of Ardy Arianpour, CEO and Co-Founder of Seqster, when sharing with me how his company was founded. We met up last week at the DIA Europe 2022 meeting (Drug Information Association) in the cool SQUARE Conference Center in Brussels, Belgium (my current home base for work and life).

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What AI Changes Will We See In Big Pharma This Year?

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Shannon Flynn is a freelance blogger who covers education technologies, cybersecurity and IoT topics. You can follow Shannon on Muck Rack or Medium to read more of her articles. Artificial intelligence (AI) has had major impacts in the health care […].

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Walmart Health's Florida centers will be the first to use Epic

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Walmart Health announced this week that it would open its first centers in the state of Florida over the next few months. The five Walmart Health locations in North and Central Florida will also be the first to use Epic technology, said the company. "Two years after the launch of Walmart Health, we continue evolving and growing to make health care even more accessible to the communities we serve," said Dr.

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Advocate Aurora investment arm acquires remote monitoring firm

Healthcare Dive

This is the fourth transaction for the newly minted Advocate Aurora Enterprise, which launched last year with the aim of building a portfolio of companies beyond acute medical care.

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Introducing Affiliated Researchers for the Project on Psychedelics Law and Regulation

Bill of Health

(Clockwise from top left: Kwasi Adusei, Ismail Lourido Ali, Jonathan Perez-Reyzin, Dustin Marlan.). We are excited to welcome our inaugural group of affiliated researchers for the Project on Psychedelics Law and Regulation (POPLAR). Through regular contributions to Bill of Health , as well as workshops and other projects, POPLAR affiliated researchers will share their expertise and perspectives on developments in psychedelics law and policy.

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Healthcare Marketing – #HITsm Chat Topic

Healthcare IT Today

We’re excited to share the topic and questions for this week’s #HITsm chat happening Friday, 4/8 at Noon ET (9 AM PT). This week’s chat will be hosted by John Lynn (@techguy) from @hcittoday on the topic “Healthcare Marketing.” In this crossover chat with the #HITMC (Healthcare and IT Marketing Community) community, we’re excited to dive into the […].

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The Evolution of Communication in Healthcare Settings

Healthcare communication has evolved from handwritten notes and paper charts to digital tools like EHRs, telemedicine, and AI-powered platforms. This blog explores how these advancements improve patient outcomes, streamline care delivery, and enhance provider collaboration. Learn about the role of mobile health (mHealth) apps, secure messaging, and social media in bridging communication gaps.

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Government Accountability Office asks CMS to assess telehealth quality for Medicaid beneficiaries

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

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'Interesting anomaly': Hospital M&A fell to record low in Q1

Healthcare Dive

Hospital M&A activity in the first quarter bucked last year's trends as both the amount and size of deals shrank, according to Kaufman Hall.

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Regulatory Barriers Present Challenges for At-home Birth

Bill of Health

By Bailey Kennedy. Statistics released at the end of last year confirmed what many already knew anecdotally to be true. Many women had turned to home births during the pandemic. While the absolute number of women who chose to use home birth to deliver their children was quite small — about 9,000 more women chose to give birth at home in 2020 versus 2019 — the percentage increase was notable.

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Audit of the Connecticut Health Insurance Exchange Uncovers 44 Unreported Data Breaches

HIPAA Journal

An audit of Connecticut’s Health Insurance Exchange, Access Health CT, by the state auditor has revealed Access Health CT suffered 44 data breaches over the last 3.5 years that had not been fully reported and that sufficient steps had not been taken to safeguard sensitive data. The Connecticut Health Insurance Exchange acts as a health insurance marketplace to reduce the number of state residents who do not have health insurance and to facilitate applications by low-income individuals for Medica

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Healthcare Vendor Risk Management: Strategies for Protected Data

In healthcare, where patient data protection is paramount, effective vendor risk management isn't just good business—it's essential for maintaining compliance and trust. This comprehensive guide helps healthcare compliance professionals navigate the complexities of third-party vendor relationships in an increasingly interconnected healthcare environment.

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Telehealth platform Coviu adds language interpretation service

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

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'Appropriate' transition period for COVID-19 test EUAs when public health emergency ends

Healthcare Dive

The FDA is planning to give holders of EUAs for COVID-19 diagnostics and other devices 180 days notice of its intent to end their authorizations, in anticipation of U.S. public health emergency declarations stopping.

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Inato Appoints CSO Liz Beatty To Board of Directors

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Inato, a clinical trial platform for community sites, today announced the appointment of Liz Beatty to its Board of Directors. Beatty brings decades of experience in leadership and clinical trial management, along with over three […]. The article Inato Appoints CSO Liz Beatty To Board of Directors appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Cyberattack on SuperCare Health Affects 318,000 Patients

HIPAA Journal

SuperCare Health, a Downey, CA-based post-acute, in-home respiratory care provider serving the Western United States, has recently started notifying 318,379 patients that some of their protected health information has been exposed and potentially accessed by unauthorized individuals in a cyberattack that occurred in July 2021. In its March 25, 2022, breach notification letters, SuperCare Health explained that it identified unauthorized activity within its IT systems on July 27, 2021.

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3 Reasons to Retire Pagers from Healthcare Settings

Let's discuss the trusty pager—an old favorite that’s losing its shine in hospitals and clinics. While once a staple in hospitals and clinics, pagers now present significant limitations that hinder rather than facilitate communication among healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals are constantly on the move, and they need communication tools that can keep up with their fast-paced lives.