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7 Core Elements of Healthcare Compliance Program

Verisys

7 Core Elements of Healthcare Compliance Plan and How to Measure Them Healthcare compliance regulations are complex and ever-changing, but are an essential part of any healthcare organization’s effort to provide safe, high-quality care for patients. Healthcare entities, especially those that receive funding from Medicaid or Medicare, must meet compliance standards set forth by the Office of Inspector General (OIG).

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Does ChatGPT really outshine doctors? Or just on social media?

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

According to a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine this past week, artificial intelligence chatbot assistants can provide responses to patients' health questions that are of comparable quality – and empathy – to those written by physicians. A team of licensed healthcare professionals compared physicians' and the chatbot’s responses to patients’ questions asked publicly on the social media forum Reddit’s r/AskDocs in October 2022, but were summarily won

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Data’s Role in Health Equity: Digging into the Root of the Problem

Healthcare IT Today

As we’ve been becoming more patient centric in healthcare, we have become more and more aware of the challenges different demographics face while trying to receive the care they need. As a result, health equity has been a hot topic and organizations have been searching for solutions. Because in order to put our patients first, we need to be sure that includes all of our patients, not just some of them.

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The Future of Public Health Law Lies in the Past — And Lawyers Need to Learn It

Bill of Health

By Barbara Pfeffer Billauer Currently on appeal before the 11 th Circuit is the question of whether a federal Administrative Agency (here, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) has the power to mandate masking on public transportation. The case stems from the decision of a Florida judge, Kathryn Mizelle, in Health Freedom Def. Fund v.

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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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Healthcare Data Potentially Compromised in 5 Hacking Incidents

HIPAA Journal

NYSARC Columbia County Chapter Notifies Individuals About July 2022 Ransomware Attack NYSARC Columbia County Chapter (COARC) has started notifying certain individuals that some of their protected health information has potentially been obtained by unauthorized individuals in a July 2022 ransomware attack. According to the notifications, suspicious activity was detected within its network on July 19, 2022, that was consistent with a ransomware attack.

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How Artificial Intelligence Solutions are Transforming Medical Insurance Claims Processing

HealthIT Answers

By Dmitrii Evstiukhin - Medical insurance claims processes create mounds of documents that often get backlogged or denied, slowing business operations and reducing efficiency. Now AI solutions are dramatically accelerating medical claims processing while reducing errors and enhancing overall efficiency. The post How Artificial Intelligence Solutions are Transforming Medical Insurance Claims Processing appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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How AI Can Deliver Benefits in Healthcare Manufacturing and Patient Device Usage

HIT Consultant

Michael Tay , Platform Lead, Rockwell Automation According to  Grand View Research , the global artificial intelligence (AI) in the healthcare market size was valued at USD 15.4 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 37.5% from 2023 to 2030, to reach an estimated USD 208.2 billion. That’s an impressive growth rate, indicating the expected value delivery to a mostly early-phase adoption of AI in the healthcare marketplace.

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Journalists Discuss Enduring Effects of Long Covid and Handling of Opioid Settlement Funds

Kaiser Health News

KFF Health News former senior editor Andy Miller discussed long covid, telehealth, and health care worker shortages on WUGA’s “The Georgia Health Report” on April 21. He also discussed cancer treatment for the uninsured on WUGA’s “The Georgia Health Report” on April 14. Click here to hear Miller on “The Georgia Health Report” on April 21 Click here to hear Miller on “The Georgia Health Report” on April 14 Read Charlotte Huff’s rel

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Deliver faster time to value for customers by creating a winning interoperability strategy

Healthcare Dive

Learn the considerations product leaders must evaluate as they develop solutions to ease clinician burnout and deliver fast ROI.

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Leapfrog Group sees surging HAIs nationwide

Healthcare It News

Three of the most stubborn and dangerous healthcare-associated infections are on the rise in acute care settings across the country, according to the Leapfrog Group, which published its spring 2023 Hospital Safety Grades on Wednesday. WHY IT MATTERS Data from the new Leapfrog report show double-digit increases in HAIs, including Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, central line-associated bloodstream infections and catheter-associated urinary tract infections.

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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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M&A notebook: Providers and platforms make big moves

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Mergers and acquisitions in healthcare remain strong as providers seek to meet cost and quality goals to meet the demands of value-based reimbursements while health IT companies pursue increased market share or partnerships that scale innovation, said to David Chou, a technology leader with deep integration experience in the healthcare space, earlier this year.

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Combatting Wasteful Administrative Costs At the Practice Level

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Hari Prasad, founder and CEO, Yosi Health. Wasteful administrative costs are crippling healthcare. That’s the key finding of a recent research brief published by Health Affairs, a leading journal of health policy under the […] The article Combatting Wasteful Administrative Costs At the Practice Level appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Healthcare added 40K jobs in April with hospital, ambulatory gains

Healthcare Dive

The April job numbers are a decrease compared to the sector's average monthly gain of 47,000 jobs over the prior six months.

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Cloud-based EHR helps NorthSight Recovery make big strides on SDOH

Healthcare It News

NorthSight Recovery is an evidence-based behavioral health agency in Arizona specializing in complex mental health diagnoses, co-occurring problematic substance abuse and social determinants of health. It approaches treatment through data-driven modeling powered by analytics. THE PROBLEM "Northsight Recovery was founded with the intent of prioritizing technology and tools alike," said Jeremy Bloom, CEO of NorthSight Recovery.

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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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Adelaide virtual care project gets state backing

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A new health project in Adelaide seeks to provide virtually-delivered primary care services to patients with chronic conditions. Led by Flinders University, the safe@home project has received nearly $1.1 million (around $700,000) in funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council. HOW IT WORKS The project will provide patients with chronic conditions, especially those living in low-income communities, with access to daily/regular integrated primary care services through virtual car

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How Private Practices Can Leverage Personalized Health Diagnostics 

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Bill Stone, CEO, AllClear Healthcare. Despite major changes in the healthcare system over the last few years, it’s still hard for many patients to get answers for the causes of chronic or sudden-onset health […] The article How Private Practices Can Leverage Personalized Health Diagnostics appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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CDC Director Walensky to step down in June

Healthcare Dive

Rachel Walensky, who has served as director since 2001, was criticized for the federal government’s handing of the pandemic, announcing in August last year that she planned to reorganize the CDC.

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IT-enabled urgent aged care service expands to Western Sydney

Healthcare It News

More residential aged care residents in Western Sydney can now access an IT-enabled urgent care service by the New South Wales government following its expansion. The inTouch urgent care service provides patients with less urgent conditions with access to comprehensive health assessment via video conferencing and direct support from GPs and aged care staff.

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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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AHRQ program seeks provider organizations to help improve hybrid telehealth

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality "Safety Program for Telemedicine: Improving the Diagnostic Process" is a free quality improvement program designed to help practices improve the cancer diagnostic process. It is led by NORC at the University of Chicago, Johns Hopkins University and Baylor College of Medicine. Cancer diagnosis is a complex, multistep process that takes place over time and often involves several specialties.

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Passwordless Authentication Adoption Increases but Poor Password Practices Persist

HIPAA Journal

A recent survey of IT decision makers has provided insights on password management practices and has confirmed the increasing adoption of passwordless authentication. This is the third year that the password manager provider, Bitwarden, has conducted its Password Decisions Survey, which this year was conducted by Propeller Insights on 400 America IT decision makers and 2,000 Internet users and revealed their password habits, and attitudes to password security and passwordless authentication tech

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DEA temporarily extends COVID-19 telehealth prescribing flexibility for controlled substances

Healthcare Dive

The agency said on Wednesday that it needs additional time to parse through the 38,000 public comments it received in response to a proposal to reintroduce stricter limits around telehealth prescribing.

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Roundup: Altera's ANZ head promoted to APAC VP and more briefs

Healthcare It News

Altera's ANZ head promoted to APAC VP Todd Haebich, head of Australia and New Zealand at Altera Digital Health, is taking on a new role as the company's EVP for Asia-Pacific. He first joined the company, then Allscripts, in 2015 as an associate VP for Strategic Accounts in ANZ before becoming the general manager in 2018. His responsibilities now include the Southeast Asian market where he has lived from 2008 to 2014 and held senior positions with leading healthcare IT companies like Wolt

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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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North Carolina launches new stroke registry linked to NC HealthConnex

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The North Carolina Health Information Exchange Authority, housed within the state's Department of Information Technology, announced this week that it's working North Carolina's Department of Health and Human Services to launch the N.C. Stroke Registry. WHY IT MATTERS The effort, which will depend on the state's health information exchange, NC Health Connex, is designed to improve care coordination for stroke, which is the fourth leading cause of death in North Carolina and the fi

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World Password Day 2023 – Password Tips and Best Practices

HIPAA Journal

Thursday, May 4, 2023, is World Password Day. Established in 2013, the event is observed on the first Thursday of May with the goal of improving awareness of the 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.

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Hospital margins continue to stabilize but remain below pre-pandemic levels

Healthcare Dive

Rising expenses and thin operating margins have left hospitals vulnerable to a potential recession or a new public health emergency.

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Easier patient access must be a healthcare priority

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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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Inpatient virtual care can help hospitals manage the nursing shortage

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

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Verizon will supply VA with mobile devices, emergency tech in $448M deal

Fierce Healthcare

Verizon will supply VA with mobile devices, emergency tech in $448M deal aburky Fri, 05/05/2023 - 16:17

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Envision wins $91M in arbitration against UnitedHealthcare

Healthcare Dive

The arbitration panel found UnitedHealthcare “unilaterally reduced reimbursement to Envision clinicians,” in violation of its in-network agreement.

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HIMSS23: Lack of care access requires automation and technology

Healthcare It News

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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.