Total HIPAA
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
As 2023 unfolds, the urgency for entities in the healthcare sector to initiate or reinforce their HIPAA compliance cannot be overstated. This isn’t just about ticking off a checklist; it’s about safeguarding the future of your organization, whether you’re a medical practice, a health insurance agent, a self-funded employer, or a business associate in the healthcare realm. 1.
Compliancy Group
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Data breaches and cyberattacks have become more prevalent, making it essential for organizations to prioritize the security and privacy of their customers’ sensitive information. One effective way to achieve this is by obtaining SOC 2 compliance. SOC 2, short for System Organization Controls 2, is a widely recognized auditing standard developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).
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HealthIT Answers
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
By Eric Demers - In 2022, 20% of adults said they or their family received an unexpected medical bill. The No Surprises Act, which went into effect last year, is better late than never. A bipartisan effort to protect patients from unexpected healthcare expenses, the NSA minimizes surprise billing and makes. The post The No Surprises Act Demands Real-Time Regulatory Compliance appeared first on Health IT Answers.
MedTrainer
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
In the United States, there are several compliance frameworks and entities that govern requirements for the healthcare industry. Each governing body oversees a different aspect of regulatory compliance. To understand which compliance frameworks govern which requirements, we need to break it down entity by entity. Let’s start by defining what a compliance framework is all about.
Advertiser: Celo
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.
Healthcare Dive
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
The lawsuit alleges UnitedHealth used nH Predict to deny claims for Medicare Advantage seniors, despite the algorithm’s determinations being overturned in more than 90% of appeals.
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Healthcare It News
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Companies are expanding their reach with artificial intelligence through acquisitions, investments and government approvals on a near-daily basis. These are just some of the AI health tech announcements we're watching unfold this week. HEALWELL AI to acquire majority control of Pentavere HEALWELL AI debuted last month after partnering with WELL Health Technologies, which provides a digital healthcare operations platform, to launch AI-based decision support to advance early disease diagnosis
MRO Compliance
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Managing laborious payer processes is one of the most cumbersome operational challenges for hospitals and health systems. From initial claim submission to filling additional documentation requests, and responding to payer audits or denials, healthcare provider organizations dedicate significant time and resources to collaboration with payers. I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Beth Friedman, Senior Partner of FINN Partners, on FINN Voices , part of Healthcare NOW Radio.
Healthcare Dive
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
After a rocky 2022, the Minnesota-based nonprofit has posted a net income in three consecutive quarters on sustained volumes and moderating expenses.
Bill of Health
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
By Eduardo Arenas Catalán The Principles and Guidelines on Human Rights and Public Health Emergencies (the Principles), entail a notable attempt to consolidate lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. After the largely non-solidaristic international response to COVID-19, the Principles outline the advantages and limitations of embedding human rights discourse within the global public health machinery.
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Healthcare It News
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Felisha Norrington, director of academic assistance at GSU's College of Nursing and Health Professions, says while there is movement on health equity, social work and technology investments help ensure care resources are accessible to all people.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
As was the case with many healthcare organizations, the COVID-19 pandemic ushered in a significant increase in telehealth visits for Phoenix Children’s Hospital – especially in outpatient clinics. THE PROBLEM For a children’s hospital, this meant that often for the first time, parents and/or extended family could attend a doctor’s visit virtually and take a more active role in the care of their children.
Healthcare Dive
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
The partnership announced Tuesday adds another hospital operator to the company’s bench of health system affiliates. One Medical plans to open its first clinic in the Garden State by the end of next year.
Bill of Health
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
By Jon Larsen and Sterling Johnson People who need opioid use (OUD) treatment in the United States are often not receiving it — at least two million people with OUD are experiencing a treatment gap that prevents or hampers their ability to receive life-saving care and support. This reality reflects structural, policy, and legal misalignments common to the entire U.S. health care system, but that are especially present for behavioral health needs like substance use, and are exacerbated by other c
Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.
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
Fierce Healthcare
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Primary care player Forward unveiled this week what it has been quietly working on the past two years—self-serve CarePods that use artificial intelligence to screen and diagnose health conditions.< | Primary care player Forward unveiled this week what it has been quietly working on the past two years—self-serve CarePods that use artificial intelligence to screen and diagnose health conditions.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Gastroenterology Associates of New Jersey needed to optimize care and capacity: Reimbursement gets tighter every year while patient demand grows. The practice aims to improve access for necessary in-person care and procedures while offering patients complementary proven interventions ideally suited for telemedicine. THE PROBLEM "Gastroenterology is a complex specialty," said Dr.
Healthcare Dive
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Financial challenges at rural hospitals — driven by reimbursement problems — are leading facilities to shutter labor and delivery wards, according to a new report.
HIT Consultant
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
What You Should Know: STAT Health emerges from stealth to introduce a 24/7 in-ear wearable that measures blood flow to the head to better understand symptoms such as dizziness, brain fog, headaches, fainting, and fatigue that occur upon standing. These are common symptoms for illnesses like long COVID, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), myalgic encephalomyelitis / chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), and other orthostatic (caused by standing) syndromes that affect more than 13 milli
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Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.
Fierce Healthcare
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
UnitedHealthcare is facing a potential class action lawsuit following allegations that it used an algorithm to deny claims for post-acute care services in Medicare Advantage. | UnitedHealthcare is facing a potential class action lawsuit following allegations that it used an algorithm to deny claims for post-acute care services in Medicare Advantage.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
A new after-hours clinical telehealth service will be offered shortly to rural communities in New Zealand. This comes after the contract to deliver the said service nationwide over three years was awarded to a consortium of telehealth providers, which is composed of Reach Aotearoa, Practice Plus and Emergency Consult. WHAT IT'S ABOUT Commissioned by Te Whatu Ora and Te Aka Whai Ora, the new service will provide after-hours care on weekdays and will be available round-the-clock on weekends an
Healthcare Dive
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
The 37-year veteran helmed the agency’s pandemic response, and was a key decision-maker in controversial calls on opioids, an Alzheimer's therapy and muscular dystrophy drugs.
Healthcare IT Today
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
The following is a guest article by Nick Barger, PharmD, Vice President, Product at DrFirst. This article kicks off the Healthcare Regulatory Talk series. There’s a collective holding of breath right now in health IT as the ONC appears likely to issue its final HTI-1 rule with new data standards for the next stage of healthcare interoperability soon.
Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer
Download our 30-minute webinar where we delve into real-life examples of HIPAA violations and preventative measures every organization should know! You will learn: The critical factors that lead to HIPAA violations and how to identify them. Three compelling real-life cases of organizations that faced severe HIPAA penalties. Proven strategies to safeguard YOUR organization against HIPAA violations.
Fierce Healthcare
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Nine in 10 polled medical practices say their regulatory burden has increased over the past year with prior authorization, audits and appeals, the Medicare Quality Payment Program (QPP) and require | The latest annual poll of practices' regulatory burden outlined prior authorization, audits and appeals, Medicare QPP and other leading pain points that physicians say are weighing down theor staff and ability to deliver care.
Digital Health News
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
A new guidance letter from NHSE to trusts on industrial action suggests investment for frontline digitisation may be pulled from more mature trusts
Healthcare Dive
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
But witnesses noted Congress shouldn’t wait to enshrine pandemic-era accommodations for virtual care, arguing regulatory uncertainty is a danger to telehealth’s longevity.
Healthcare IT Today
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Yosi Health offers a full suite of virtual patient intake services that lets patients fill out forms and complete their intake before they come in for clinical visits, online self-scheduling of appointments, two-way text communication, billing, patient surveys, telehealth and more. In a recent video interview with CEO Hari Prasad, he describes how they have overcome the traditional barriers to patient self-scheduling and other insights into their unique approach to the patient intake process.
Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson
Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.
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