Compliancy Group
JANUARY 5, 2024
At the end of 2022, Compliancy Group predicted that, with the COVID-19 crisis at last in the rear-view mirror, HHS would return to “normal” – would spend the bulk of its time and resources on traditional enforcement priorities. Traditional enforcement priorities for HHS’ Office of Civil Rights, would include enforcement of the HIPAA Privacy Rule right of access and enforcement of the HIPAA Security Rule.
Healthcare IT Today
JANUARY 2, 2024
The following is a guest article by Marlena Herrera, Director at Protegrity Healthcare organizations are becoming more lucrative targets for hackers, as their data is rich with extremely sensitive information and is often susceptible to vulnerabilities. In the same step, the number of regulations governing the sector has grown in complexity, which stems from movements including the HIPAA Right of Access Initiative and fallout from the reversal of federally protected abortion access.
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Fierce Healthcare
JANUARY 3, 2024
A “pivotal year for price transparency” closed out with most—but not all—of the healthcare industry publishing their data publicly and at a higher quality, price transparency data startup Turquoise | A state-of-the-industry report released Thursday found steady improvements in the number of organizations releasing price data, as well as the comprehensiveness and usability of those data.
Compliancy Group
JANUARY 3, 2024
One of the most common ways for providers and healthcare organizations to run afoul is to incorrectly or illegally bill and code for services or supplies. No matter the intent, noncompliance in medical billing can have severe consequences. This article discusses the issues related to medical billing compliance policy and the steps for providers to maintain financial integrity and adherence to all requirements.
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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.
The Health Law Firm Blog
JANUARY 4, 2024
By Michelle E. Missigman, J.D. On November 6, 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of the Inspector General (OIG), released 91 pages of "General Compliance Program Guidance" (GCPG) on its website. This is the first compliance program guidance the OIG has released since 2008. The GCPG provides general compliance guidance, [.
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Healthcare It News
JANUARY 3, 2024
Before the implementation of Epic's MyChart patient portal, Parkview Health System faced several challenges in patient engagement and communication. Patients often found it difficult to access their health records, leading to a lack of transparency and engagement in their healthcare journeys. This gap in communication sometimes resulted in missed appointments, medication non-adherence , and a general sense of disconnect between patients and their healthcare providers.
Bill of Health
JANUARY 2, 2024
By Jon Larsen and Sterling Johnson There is a well-established whole of government response to drug policing centered around the “war on drugs.” However, the existing response is largely built on flawed policies that have resulted in mass incarceration, structural racism, and lagging improvements in treatment and harm reduction related to the opioid crisis.
Electronic Health Reporter
JANUARY 3, 2024
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Harman Dhawan, founder and CEO, Bikham Healthcare. The American healthcare system is under enormous strain; plagued by looming physician and nursing shortages that grow more dire every day and bogged down by inefficient and […] The article Digital Technologies Provide Solution To American Healthcare Crisis appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
Healthcare Dive
JANUARY 3, 2024
The struggling primary care chain is now targeting $290 million in cost reductions by the end of this year.
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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.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
JANUARY 2, 2024
Now that telemedicine is a mainstream method for healthcare delivery, C-suite executives and health IT leaders at provider organizations must keep a sharp eye on trends in virtual care. Telemedicine is too important now to take for granted. To get a look ahead at what this new year may have in store for telehealth, Healthcare IT News sat down with Jon Salon, president of MDLive, an Evernorth Company, a virtual healthcare delivery services vendor.
Bill of Health
JANUARY 4, 2024
By Hannah Rahim Luck egalitarianism is a theory of political philosophy that provides that inequalities resulting from an individual’s informed choices are just and need not be reduced, whereas inequalities resulting from circumstances over which an individual has no control are unjust and should be reduced. The application of luck egalitarianism to health inequalities has some value when allocating health care resources, but it often conceptualizes health too narrowly and risks exacerbating exi
Mobi Health News
JANUARY 4, 2024
The offering will give patients with diabetes, migraines and obesity access to care providers and home delivery of Lily medications via third-party vendors.
Healthcare Dive
JANUARY 3, 2024
A spokesperson attributed the cuts to economic headwinds and a need to reduce administrative costs.
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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 IT Today
JANUARY 4, 2024
The following is a guest article by Hannah Parrish, Marketing Executive at Alertive Improving coordination among hospital staff helps reduce the risk of communication errors ( 70% of sentinel events are caused by poor communication ), positively impacts patient wait times, and improves staff morale. The traditional practice of using bleeps to respond to emergency calls, often referred to as crash calls, is now being replaced by a digital alternative with the benefit of data to evidence the impro
Digital Health News
JANUARY 4, 2024
NHS England have confirmed that all data centres have now been decommissioned following the successful move of NHS Spine to the cloud earlier this year.
Mobi Health News
JANUARY 5, 2024
Joe Lanzisero, VP of Zeitgeist Design & Production and former Walt Disney Imagineer, discusses crafting experiences that captivate and how those methods can be applied within healthcare.
Healthcare Dive
JANUARY 5, 2024
More than 90% of hospitals posted files at least partially compliant with price transparency requirements in 2023, according to a new report from Turquoise Health.
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
Healthcare IT Today
JANUARY 3, 2024
The following is a guest article by Sonia Singh, Chief Insights Officer at AVIA Health Amazon’s latest venture into healthcare, the integration of One Medical into its Prime service, marks a significant shift in the healthcare industry. With over 170 million Prime subscribers, Amazon’s move promises an affordable healthcare option at just $9 per month at a time when the nation faces a shortage in primary care, with demand significantly outweighing supply.
Digital Health News
JANUARY 2, 2024
A group of NHS clinicians and digital leaders share their predictions and future aspirations for the health service in 2024 with Digital Health News.
Mobi Health News
JANUARY 3, 2024
The lawsuit, filed on behalf of purchasers of Veradigm's common stock, alleges the company and its executives overstated the business's historical revenues by at least $20 million.
Healthcare Dive
JANUARY 5, 2024
In part one of a three-part Q&A series, Sunny Kumar discusses digital healthcare investment, the landscape for M&A and when the public markets could open back up.
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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 IT Today
JANUARY 5, 2024
The following is a guest article by Abhishek Khandelwal, Vice President, Life Sciences at Capgemini Engineering The convergence of digital technology and healthcare has been underway for quite some time, but as we inch closer to 2024, the pace of change that this sector is experiencing is unprecedented. For an industry that typically trails “big tech” when it comes to software-enabled innovation, healthcare organizations are beginning to hone in on digital transformation and race ahead of the pa
Fierce Healthcare
JANUARY 3, 2024
The survey reached more than 2,000 patients and found many patients frustrated by limited opportunities to communicate with their providers.
Mobi Health News
JANUARY 4, 2024
The company's proprietary technology aims to reduce motion sickness in an extended reality environment by stimulating the inner ear's vestibular system.
Healthcare Dive
JANUARY 4, 2024
The news comes less than a month after Cigna and Humana reportedly abandoned their merger.
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