Healthcare It News

DECEMBER 5, 2022

BOSTON – Anita Allen, professor of law and philosophy at the University of Pennsylvania, kicked off the 2022 HIMSS Healthcare Cybersecurity Forum on Monday, with a nuanced and thought-provoking discussion on patient privacy in an era of widespread data sharing. Allen said ahead of the conference that she wanted to bring her expertise in law and bioethics to bear on problems of great concern to healthcare and technology and would focus her discussion on data exchange and patient privacy.

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Bill of Health

DECEMBER 5, 2022

By Terri Gerstein. Consider the quiet car. Some Amtrak trains have a designated car for people who want a hushed environment in which to work, read, or sleep. Passengers who want quiet choose the quiet car. People who don’t want quiet sit elsewhere. In short: people want different options for travel, and Amtrak threads the needle, accommodating varying needs.

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Healthcare Dive

DECEMBER 9, 2022

The submission for permanent COVID-19 safety standards comes after temporary pandemic requirements for medical facilities were withdrawn last December.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 6, 2022

UMass Memorial Health is the largest health system in Central Massachusetts and the clinical partner of UMass Chan Medical School. UMass Memorial is the only adult Level I Trauma Center and Level III Neonatal ICU in Central Massachusetts. The health system's experienced caregivers include experts in behavioral health, cancer, cardiology, children and women's services, heart and vascular care, neurology, pulmonology and surgery.

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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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Healthcare It News

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are key to unlocking patient data and solving some of healthcare's most complex problems. Even as the U.S. seeks to put the COVID-19 pandemic in the rearview mirror, many who survive the initial illness suffer debilitating long-term health impacts, especially those with underlying health conditions. Technology allows easier access to disparate data sources without compromising data privacy or integrity.

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Healthcare Dive

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Telehealth use has remained steady this year and did not change nationally from August to September, accounting for 5.4% of all medical claims, according to Fair Health.

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Fierce Healthcare

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Pediatricians send an SOS to rest of medical community. fdiamond. Thu, 12/08/2022 - 07:59.

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Healthcare It News

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Hackers stole 18 GB health files from Pinnacle. In an update, the Pinnacle Midlands Health Network disclosed new information about the data that was stolen from its third-party IT server during a breach in late September. Pinnacle has figured that hackers have accessed health information dating from 2016-2022 and some of its corporate information from its third-party IT server.

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Bill of Health

DECEMBER 7, 2022

By Vrushab Gowda, Leslie Appleton, and Jesse Ehrenfeld. The war in Ukraine has brought nothing less than an unmitigated humanitarian catastrophe. Health care infrastructure has been deliberately — and systematically — targeted by Russian forces since the very outset of the invasion. Hospitals have been bombed, internal displacement has uprooted providers from their communities, and rail lines have come under sustained bombardment from cruise missiles, hindering the resupply of frontline towns.

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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.

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Healthcare Dive

DECEMBER 7, 2022

UnitedHealth’s buy of home health provider LHC Group for $170 a share could close as early as Jan. 6.

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Mobi Health News

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Though funding has fallen this year, Dr. Sunny Kumar, partner at GSR Ventures, said there are still opportunities for startups that can prove their value.

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Healthcare It News

DECEMBER 8, 2022

UCHealth's free app now offers patients access to an augmented reality experience wherein they can choose a dog to play with virtually while waiting for an appointment or while at home. Since going live, nearly 9,000 people have clicked on the new AR feature , according to the Aurora, Colorado-based health system. WHY IT MATTERS. The use of virtual reality for distraction therapy and joy is not new for UCHealth, but blending the digital and physical worlds with AR creates a new level of imme

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HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The medical Internet of Things (IoT) is helping to improve efficiency and make healthcare more patient-centric; however, as hospitals increase the number of networked medical devices, the attack surface increases, giving malicious actors more opportunities to conduct attacks. Connected devices with IoT sensors such as insulin pumps, defibrillators, and glucose monitors often have vulnerabilities that can be exploited.

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Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

Healthcare Dive

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Regulators want payers to issue coverage decisions within 72 hours for urgent prior authorization requests — but the final turnaround time could be even shorter.

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Mobi Health News

DECEMBER 8, 2022

The collaboration will offer low-cost medications to employees and employers through a new platform dubbed EmsanaRx Plus.

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Healthcare It News

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Community Health Network said it discovered on September 22 that the configuration of certain pixels on its digital properties allowed for a broader scope of patient information collection and transfer to third-party vendors, such as Meta and Google, than it realized. WHY IT MATTERS. Companies that provide online tracking tools have been accused in class-action lawsuits of allegedly targeting ads to people based on information regarding their health that was collected through healthcare system w

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MRO Compliance

DECEMBER 6, 2022

HIPAA Challenges: State AGs Crack Down on Data Privacy. December 6, 2022. For The Record. State attorneys general have been increasingly ramping up investigations and cracking down on data breaches at health care organizations. Although hospitals and health systems are well-versed in reporting data breaches to the Office for Civil Rights because of HIPAA, the privacy scope of state attorneys general is more far-reaching.

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The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven

Healthcare Dive

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The hospital lobby is asking Congress to establish a temporary per diem Medicare payment to help ease healthcare capacity issues.

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Mobi Health News

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Earlier this year, the company received FDA clearance for its RPM system that collects data like skin temperature, auscultation and heart rate in the home.

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Healthcare It News

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Enterprise Taxonomy: Node settings: Exclude from Accelerate RSS feed

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Fierce Healthcare

DECEMBER 5, 2022

KFF: For-profit hospital system margins surge past pre-pandemic levels. rking. Mon, 12/05/2022 - 16:05.

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Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is transforming healthcare by enabling providers to track patient health outside traditional clinical settings. This blog explores the role of technology in RPM, including wearable devices, mobile apps, and connected medical tools that collect and share real-time data. Discover how RPM expands care access, improves outcomes, enhances patient engagement, and reduces costs by shifting from reactive to proactive care.

Healthcare Dive

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The cyberattack has interrupted access to electronic health records and delayed patient care in multiple regions.

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Mobi Health News

DECEMBER 9, 2022

The company will use the investment to expand its technology's current abilities, add capabilities to detect additional health conditions and drive global growth.

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Healthcare It News

DECEMBER 8, 2022

India upgrades CoWIN to track all vax status. The Indian government is upgrading its COVID-19 vaccination platform, CoWIN, to digitally track people's vaccination status against common preventable diseases, including measles, rubella and COVID-19. According to a news report , the focus now is on tracking children with zero doses of any vaccine and helping them get immunised under the government's Universal Immunisation Programme.

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Fierce Healthcare

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Flu hospitalizations nearly double in week after Thanksgiving. fdiamond. Mon, 12/05/2022 - 16:07.

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