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Digitalization in healthcare empowers patients

Healthcare It News

In today’s digitalized healthcare environment, keeping the best outcomes for patients at the center of all activity increasingly depends on the smart use of medical data. The exponential growth in health data from a variety of sources, such as electronic medical records and image databases, makes it difficult to integrate information for optimized decision-making that meets the highest possible standards of care.

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Third of nurses plan to quit their jobs by end of 2022, survey shows

Healthcare Dive

Nurses cited burnout and high-stress work environments as the No. 1 reason for leaving their jobs, followed by pay and benefits, according to a survey from staffing firm Incredible Health.

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Achieving Economic Security for Disabled People During COVID-19 and Beyond

Bill of Health

By Robyn Powell. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the pervasive inequities experienced by historically marginalized communities, including people with disabilities. Activists, legal professionals, scholars, and policymakers must critically examine the limitations of our current disability laws and policies, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), to elucidate why disabled people continue to endure these inequities, including those related to economic insecurity.

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At HIMSS22, Microsoft and Salesforce expand their healthcare offerings

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

ORLANDO, Fla. – Microsoft has announced advancements in cloud technologies for healthcare and life sciences with the general availability of Azure Health Data Services and updates to Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare. Combined with the recent close of its acquisition of Nuance Communications, Microsoft seeks to amplify healthcare organizations' ability to help others by leveraging artificial intelligence to address the biggest challenges transforming the future of healthcare.

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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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Physician venture investor talks telehealth, digital therapeutics, Medicaid tech

Healthcare It News

GSR Ventures, a $3 billion assets under management venture firm investing in early-stage digital health companies, is an unusual venture firm: The partners all are former practicing physicians and former successful healthcare technology entrepreneurs themselves. This hands-on experience in the industry gives them the opportunity to bring their medical knowledge and business-growing experience into their investment strategy and process – with the ultimate aim of improving patient care and o

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'On high alert': Hospitals wary of cyber threats from Russia-Ukraine conflict

Healthcare Dive

Cybersecurity has always been chronically underfunded in hospitals, even before COVID-19 swallowed up more resources. Now, this major international threat is creating a "perfect storm," one cybersecurity expert said.

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HIMSS22: Caregility debuts hybrid care bedside telehealth; Kajeet and VSee partner for RPM

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

At HIMSS22, Caregility, a telehealth technology and services vendor, has introduced Inpatient Virtual Engagement, a new integrated clinical system designed to complement inpatient care with virtual care to enable hybrid care delivery at the patient bedside. At the core of the subscription-based solution-as-a-service are three components, including: the company's new Access Point of Care System (APS100) for lower acuity patient settings; an administration portal to centralize multiple telehea

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What do patients really want from a great healthcare experience?

Healthcare It News

Patients have significantly more power than they used to in their relationships with healthcare providers and payers. Massive digital technology growth combined with service experiences they’re having in other industries mean it’s important to establish a clear understanding of people’s expectations if you want to deliver healthcare—public or private—successfully.

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Irked by no payment bump, physician lobby pushes Congress for fix

Healthcare Dive

"At a minimum, Congress must establish a stable, annual Medicare physician payment update that keeps pace with inflation and practice costs," AMA wrote in its letter.

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CAA of 2022 Includes Federal Extension to Telehealth Protections for HDHPs

Compliance Now

By: Jessica Waltman, Principal, Forward Health Consulting. Last week, Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) of 2022, a $1.5 trillion governmental funding package. Among its many provisions, the bill extends access to telehealth services for individuals who are covered under a health savings account (HSA)-qualified high deductible health plan (HDHP).

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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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Fostering Mentally Healthier Workplaces via Disability Advocacy: COVID-Era Strategies and Successes

Bill of Health

By Zachary F. Murguía Burton. Can employers foster mentally healthier workplaces via theater? Here, I discuss a mental health advocacy and inclusivity initiative built around a theatrical production, The Manic Monologues , with a particular focus on pandemic-era efforts to foster awareness, empathy, and connection around mental health challenges. These efforts aim to promote healthier and more inclusive (and, by extension, more productive) workplaces in the face of the ongoing, escalating global

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The stigma of mental health has to go away, says Michael Phelps

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An integrated platform for intelligent care management services

Healthcare Dive

Integrated care driven by analytics and digital technology is a key focus of next-generation care management programs.

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Firefly Health adds digestive care to telehealth network; eVisit unveils reporting dashboard

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

At HIMSS22, Firefly Health, a virtual-first healthcare company, has named Oshi Health, a virtual specialty care company specializing in gastrointestinal health, as its preferred partner for digestive care. Digestive health issues include a wide-ranging set of symptoms and conditions that affect one in five working age adults in America and incur higher direct healthcare costs than heart disease, Firefly said.

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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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Employers Should Bear Responsibility for Making Remote Work Environments Accessible

Bill of Health

By Christopher A. Riddle. Remote work meaningfully facilitates inclusion of people with disabilities in the labor market. But, to truly fulfill its promise, employers must also take steps to ensure that remote work accommodations are not made at the expense of the employee, simply because their labor is conducted in their own home. Remote Work Promotes Inclusion.

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Payer-provider partnerships essential to creating stable hospital-at-home programs

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Pandemic hastens shift away from hospital inpatient care, Moody's reports

Healthcare Dive

The transition to more treatment in the home and in lower-cost outpatient settings will persist, aided by reimbursement changes and advances in medical technology, the ratings agency said.

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Electronic Caregiver debuts animated RPM tech; XRHealth, HTC unveil VR telehealth

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Electronic Caregiver, a digital health technology and services company, is debuting Addison the Virtual Caregiver at HIMSS22. The company labels Addison the next generation of remote patient monitoring technology that offers a solution to the caregiver shortage by providing healthcare management outside a doctor's four walls. Addison, to be released later this year, is a 3D-animated caregiver.

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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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Healthcare Scores Poorly for Practicing the Cyber Incident Response

HIPAA Journal

2021 was another record-breaking year for healthcare industry data breaches with over 50 million records breached and over 900 data breaches were recorded by databreaches.net. Given the extent to which the healthcare industry is targeted by cyber actors, the risk of a data breach occurring is high. A SecureLink/Ponemon Institute study in 2021 found 44% of healthcare and pharmaceutical companies experienced a data breach in the past 12 months.

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How open source innovation can mitigate digital health inequities

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Site that lets consumers compare hospital prices goes live

Healthcare Dive

Turquoise Health's online search platform lists prices for medical procedures and services and offers a scorecard rating the transparency efforts of nearly 6,000 hospitals.

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Hospitals at home poised to save money, keep the patient in familiar environment

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

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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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OCR: HIPAA Security Rule Compliance Can Prevent and Mitigate Most Cyberattacks

HIPAA Journal

Healthcare hacking incidents have been steadily rising for a number of years. There was a 45% increase in hacking/IT incidents between 2019 and 2020, and in 2021, 66% of breaches of unsecured electronic protected health information were due to hacking and other IT incidents. A large percentage of those breaches could have been prevented if HIPAA-regulated entities were fully compliant with the HIPAA Security Rule.

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Tech's role in the patient-to-consumer evolution

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How can hospitals improve staff retention? Tech and training, experts say

Healthcare Dive

It's possible to rekindle the passion of doctors and nurses in providing care, even as many eye an exit, experts said at the HIMSS conference.

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HIMSSCast: The role of telehealth in gender-affirming care

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The rise in telehealth utilization, especially amid the COVID-19 pandemic, has highlighted the potential of virtual care to expand access to services. These can be particularly important for those who may face hurdles to brick-and-mortar care. Dr. Jerrica Kirkley, cofounder and chief medical officer of Plume, joins Healthcare IT News Senior Editor Kat Jercich to discuss the potential of telemedicine for trans and gender-nonconforming people.

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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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Capital Region Medical Center and Labette Health Announce Potential PHI Breaches

HIPAA Journal

Capital Region Medical Center (CRMC) in Jefferson City, MO has recently confirmed patient information was accessed by unauthorized individuals in a December 2021 cyberattack that took its network and phone systems offline for several days. The attack was detected on December 17, 2021, when network systems were disrupted. An investigation was launched to determine the nature and scope of the breach, and a public announcement about the security incident was issued on December 23, 2021.

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'If you don't ask, you don't know': Why gathering patient data is key to holistic care

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Payer-to-payer data exchange rule to be published 'soon,' CMS head says at #HIMSS22

Healthcare Dive

CMS hasn't been enforcing stipulations that payers share patient data with competitors set out in information blocking regulations finalized two years ago. But that could change soon with a new rule.

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How open source innovation can mitigate digital health inequities

Mobi Health News

During HIMSS22, presenters discussed how an open source model of sharing ideas and innovation could help solve access inequities in digital health.

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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.