Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 1, 2024

With more than two decades of telemedicine experience and research, the Washington, D.C.-based Children's National Hospital Telemedicine team identified a disparity in access to the internet and digital tools that disproportionately affects low-income and rural communities, causing a digital divide. THE PROBLEM Many of these families lack reliable, unlimited internet access or the necessary devices to engage in telemedicine services, which has become a valuable mode of care delivery, especia

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Healthcare Dive

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Only 25% of Humana members will be in plans with four stars or above next year, down from 94% this year, the insurer disclosed Wednesday. The downgrade could wipe out Humana’s profits in 2026.

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Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 1, 2024

A new analysis points to troubling trends in the U.S. healthcare market as costs continue to rise but health outcomes are declining. | "The inputs of the U.S. healthcare system, as measured by cost, exceed the outputs, as measured by the actual value or benefits received by Americans," Sanjula Jain, Ph.D., Trilliant Health's chief research officer, said.

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HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

What You Should Know: – A new study by intelligent automation company ABBYY reveals that fear of missing out (FOMO) is a major factor driving AI investment in healthcare. – The study reveals that 57% of global healthcare providers expressed concern that their organizations will fall behind if they don’t embrace AI. Efficiency and Patient Service as Key Drivers While FOMO plays a role, over half (52%) of healthcare leaders also cite increased efficiency and improved patient serv

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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.

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Becker's Health IT

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Graybill Medical Group, a primary care provider based in Escondido, Calif., is terminating its management services agreement with Poway, Calif.-based Palomar Health Medical Group following a cyberattack on Palomar in May, The San Diego Union-Tribune reported Sept. 25.

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Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Remote surgeries, holographic medical imaging, mixed reality, and patient tracking are some of the emerging 5G-powered healthcare innovations in the Asia-Pacific region. Dr Gao Yujia, Assistant Group CTO, National University Health System; William Chan, CIO, CUHK Medical Centre; Chien-Chang (Paul) Lee, Chief Medical Information Officer, Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW), Taiwan; and Terence Wong, Head of APAC 5G Industry, GSM Association, Hong Kong sat together to discuss these innovations d

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MRO Compliance

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Healthcare NOW Radio Podcast Network · MRO Exchange: Interoperability with Cyrus Bahrassa Lydia Wardi S1E8: Host Anthony Murray, Chief Interoperability Officer, is joined by healthcare interoperability consulting leader, Cyrus Bahrassa, and MRO senior counsel, Lydia Wardi, for a conversation surrounding all things interoperability. They walk through the evolution of healthcare interoperability and unpack advancements in technologies and regulations that impact the current state of information ex

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Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Two key senators are urging the Federal Trade Commission to investigate "co-manufacturing" arrangements that they fear pharmacy benefit managers may be using to stymie competition. | Two key senators are urging the Federal Trade Commission to investigate "co-manufacturing" arrangements that they fear pharmacy benefit managers may be using to stymie competition.

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Healthcare Dive

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Nearly 40% of healthcare organizations reported it took more than a month to recover after an attack, according to the survey by cybersecurity firm Sophos.

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Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy within the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology has published its final 2024-2030 Federal Health IT Strategy, which seeks to enhance care delivery and experiences for patients, caregivers, healthcare providers, public health professionals and others in the healthcare continuum.

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Bill of Health

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The  Petrie-Flom Center for Health Law Policy, Biotechnology, and Bioethics  is pleased to announce our 2025 annual conference: “Law, Healthcare, and the Aging Brain and Body.” This year’s conference is organized in collaboration with Nina A. Kohn , the David M. Levy Professor of Law at Syracuse University College of Law and the Solomon Center Distinguished Scholar in Elder Law with the Solomon Center for Health Law and Policy at Yale Law School and Francis X.

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Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Hospital programs providing at-home acute care are widely appreciated by patients and clinicians but still don’t have a bulletproof argument in respect to quality and costs as compared to a brick-a | A new 79-page government report on the soon-to-expire Acute Hospital Care at Home initiative outlines both clear-cut and muted wins for advocates.

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Healthcare Dive

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The health system has been hit with a combined $895 million in damages this year related to alleged child abuse at some of its behavioral health subsidiaries.

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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 News

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Large language models are "enabling a new level of patient empowerment" by helping people understand clinical notes, navigate insurance claims and much more, says Dr. Chethan Sarabu, AI and informatics strategist at OpenNotes.

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Becker's Health IT

OCTOBER 4, 2024

HHS' Office for Civil Rights has imposed a $240,000 civil monetary penalty on Providence Medical Institute, located in Southern California, due to possible violations of the HIPAA security rule.

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Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Rippl, a virtual dementia care company, secured $23 million in series A funding to expand its services to patients in more states. | Rippl, a virtual dementia care startup, plans to use its series A funding to expand into new states, build out its value-based contracts and participate in CMS' GUIDE program.

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Healthcare Dive

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Mike Waters’ resignation comes after other leadership changes at the telehealth vendor, including the departure of Teladoc’s former CEO this spring.

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Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Prioritizing wellness means taking into account the out-of-pocket cost for patients, according to Alberto "Beto" Casellas, Casayess EVP & CEO of Health and Wellness Platform at Synchrony. Synchrony is a financial services company that offers a health and wellness platform in CareCredit.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Dean M. Harrison Joins Equiti’s Board of Directors Heritage Group , a healthcare-focused private equity firm, today announced a significant investment in Equiti Health (Equiti or the Company), a leading provider of tech-enabled, healthcare-focused language interpretation services. Heritage is partnering with GTCR and the Equiti management team to support the Company’s next phase of growth.

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Fierce Healthcare

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Food insecurity is a critical challenge facing seniors, and SCAN Health Plan is teaming up with Instacart to roll out a new grocery benefit as part of its 2025 Medicare Advantage plan lineup. | Food insecurity is a critical challenge facing seniors, and SCAN Health Plan is teaming up with Instacart to roll out a new grocery benefit as part of its 2025 Medicare Advantage plan lineup.

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Healthcare Dive

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Covering topics from digital health to financial management, these are some of the notable events and dates for executives at hospital systems, payers and technology firms to watch.

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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.

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Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 4, 2024

They recognize the promises of faster diagnosis and easier access to treatment and cost info, says Mark Polyak, president of analytics at Ipsos. While they're comfortable with AI for administrative tasks, they're wary of clinical applications.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Telemynd , a leading behavioral health practice, has integrated its CharmHealth EHR with the Salesforce CRM platform to scale its delivery from coast-to-coast. The combined tech stack offers smooth patient experiences, more personalized care, and streamlined clinical workflows. Healthcare IT Today, sat down with Roger Murray, Vice President of Product & Marketing at Telemynd and Venky Chellappa, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at CharmHealth to learn more about their collaboration.

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Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Providers and suppliers feeling the weight of Hurricane Helene and its aftermath will see accelerated and advance Medicare payments, alongside other assistances and flexibilities, the Centers for M | CMS said it wants to head off “significant cash flow issues from the unusual circumstances impacting facilities’ operations.” It is also offering other flexibilities around debt repayments.

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Healthcare Dive

OCTOBER 4, 2024

The litigation comes as pharmacy benefit managers Express Scripts, CVS Caremark and Optum Rx face growing criticism over their role in high drug costs — including a recent lawsuit from the Federal Trade Commission.

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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.