Healthcare Dive
MAY 4, 2022
The results surprised Johns Hopkins University researchers, who said it contrasted with earlier findings showing an inverse link between socioeconomic status and use of telemedicine in the pandemic.
Healthcare It News
MAY 5, 2022
To ensure success under value-based care models, providers need specific clinical information readily available at the point of care to make decisions and take measures to improve outcomes. Unfortunately, in most instances, they simply don't have it. No one person can keep track of every relevant indicator for a disease. But with the key hallmark indicators, providers can proactively engage the patient, engage their family, engage their home care provider, and say, "These are the things
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Bill of Health
MAY 4, 2022
By Leonard Rubenstein. Russian attacks on hospitals, ambulances, and health workers in Ukraine — including more than 180 attacks confirmed b y the World Health Organization, and double that number reported by the Ministry of Health — have gained global attention. In one case, viral photos document the evacuation of pregnant women, including one on a stretcher who later died, from a maternity hospital in Mariupol destroyed by Russian shelling.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
MAY 2, 2022
Telehealth's potential to bridge the services gap for people without ready transportation access has been well-documented. Less explored, however, is virtual care's possible role in reducing carbon emissions, specifically by allowing patients to connect with providers without relying on a car. The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center built a dashboard to estimate the environmental impact of the medical facility's telehealth offerings.
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!
Healthcare Dive
MAY 2, 2022
Between new locations, expanding programs and an ever-growing list of community service initiatives, Touro University is becoming one of the nation's leaders in medical and health science education in myriad ways.
Healthcare It News
MAY 6, 2022
Health disparities have the potential to negatively impact rural Americans much more than urban Americans. No doubt, rural healthcare currently is facing many challenges, such as lack of bed availability – even as COVID-19 decreases. Dr. Richard Watson is co-founder of Motient, a health IT vendor that equips health systems, accountable care organizations and individual facilities with tools and data designed to help ensure quality in medical transports.
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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
MAY 2, 2022
Walmart Health's telehealth company MeMD launched a virtual care diabetes program this past week aimed at helping individuals improve management of the disease. The initiative, known as the Walmart Health Virtual Care Diabetes Program, was developed for employers and payers as a standalone offering or as part of a comprehensive telehealth program.
Healthcare Dive
MAY 3, 2022
Nurses will return to work Tuesday after ratifying a deal on new contracts that include measures to better retain and recruit nursing staff, the union said.
Healthcare It News
MAY 2, 2022
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HIPAA Journal
MAY 4, 2022
An audit of the Department of Health and Human Services conducted for the HHS’ Office of Inspector General (OIG) to assess compliance with the Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014 (FISMA) in the fiscal year 2021 has seen the agency’s security program rated ‘not effective’, as was the case in fiscal years 2018, 2019, and 2020.
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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.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
MAY 4, 2022
The American College of Physicians, the American Telemedicine Association and the Organization for the Review of Care and Health Applications announced a new framework this week aimed at helping healthcare professionals and patients make informed decisions about digital health tools. The Digital Health Assessment Framework will help analyze technologies including mobile apps and web-based tools used by professionals and consumers.
Healthcare Dive
MAY 5, 2022
Industry groups are ratcheting up the pressure on Congress to nix a decades-old ban on using federal funding to create a UPI as subcommittees continue hearings for 2023 appropriations bills.
Healthcare It News
MAY 6, 2022
MedTech Europe welcomes launch of European Health Data Space. The European Commission this week launched the European Health Data Space (EHDS), which will allow citizens to access their health data in any EU member state. MedTech Europe CEO Serge Bernasconi, said: “To be successful, the proposed EHDS legislation needs to address the barriers to data sharing, advance investment in infrastructure, and foster the adoption of international interoperability standards.
Healthcare IT Today
MAY 4, 2022
The following is a guest article by Devan Griner, MD, is board-certified plastic surgeon at Peak Plastic Surgery, based in Provo, Utah. He uses the all-in-one cloud suite from AdvancedMD. Before the pandemic, many private practice physicians faced significant pressure to merge or consolidate with large health systems for survival. Many stayed the course and […].
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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
MAY 4, 2022
In 2020, the Federal Communication Commission's telehealth grant program awarded Decatur County Memorial Hospital in Greensburg, Indiana, $698,603 for remote patient monitoring equipment, a patient telehealth platform, network upgrades, tablets and mobile hotspots. The aim was for the hospital to provide a variety of telehealth options, including remote patient visits to reach a wide range of patients; rehabilitation assessments using telehealth for physical, occupational and speech therapie
Healthcare Dive
MAY 2, 2022
The expansion of health coverage to more Americans reflects pandemic-related policy efforts, but some of those flexibilities are set to expire this year.
Healthcare It News
MAY 4, 2022
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HIPAA Journal
MAY 5, 2022
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a public service announcement warning about the threat of Business Email Compromise/Email Account Compromise (BEC/EAC) scams. The number of attacks reported to the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) and the amount of money lost to these scams continues to grow each year, with losses to BEC/EAC scams increasing 65% between July 2019 and December 2021.
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.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
MAY 2, 2022
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, University of Colorado Health had been developing multiple virtual care systems over several years. THE PROBLEM. Aurora, Colorado-based UCHealth created its Virtual Health Center, which provided a virtual urgent care system, Safety View virtual sitter program and virtual ICU system, and centralized telemetry monitoring services.
Healthcare Dive
MAY 5, 2022
Nurses have been bitten, punched and strangled with stethoscopes, "all while just trying to provide basic care to patients," Todd Haines, a member of the Emergency Nurses Association, said Wednesday on Capitol Hill.
Healthcare It News
MAY 5, 2022
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Healthcare IT Today
MAY 2, 2022
One of the glaring problems that’s appeared much more clearly in healthcare the past couple years is health equity and health disparities. It’s a multi-faceted problem that’s not going to be solved over night. In many ways, it’s engrained in many parts of our system. To address it is going to take a consistent effort […].
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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.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
MAY 2, 2022
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Healthcare Dive
MAY 2, 2022
The central issue of the new lawsuit is the guidance the federal government has provided to third-party arbiters.
HIPAA Journal
MAY 4, 2022
Thursday, May 5, 2022, is World Password Day. Established in 2013, the event is observed on the first Thursday of May with the goal of improving awareness of importance of creating complex and unique passwords and adopting password best practices to keep sensitive information private and confidential. Passwords were first used to protect accounts against unauthorized access in computing environments in the 1960s.
Mobi Health News
MAY 2, 2022
The AI tech can spot signs of pancreatic cancer from non-contrast CT images.
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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.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
MAY 6, 2022
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Healthcare Dive
MAY 3, 2022
Many patients returned for nonurgent procedures and other non-COVID-19 care, especially outpatient, that had been previously delayed, according to a Kaufman Hall report.
HIPAA Journal
MAY 5, 2022
The average ransom payment in ransomware attacks fell by 34% in Q1, 2022, from an all-time high in Q4, 2021, according to ransomware incident response firm Coveware. The average ransom payment in Q1, 2022 was $211,259 and the median ransom payment was $73,906. The fall in total ransom payments has been attributed to several factors. Coveware suggests ransomware gangs have been targeting smaller organizations and issuing lower ransom demands, due to the increased scrutiny by law enforcement when
Healthcare IT Today
MAY 6, 2022
The following is a guest article by Hooman Abediasl, EVP of Product Engineering for Rockley Photonics. The human body is a complex machine. Because there is seemingly no end to the ways in which the systems in your body interact, effectively tracking health conditions and identifying potential issues can be a challenge, often making it […].
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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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