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How remote patient monitoring improves care, saves money for chronic care

Healthcare It News

It is estimated that 50% of the U.S. population has a chronic disease, and caring for them is consuming 86% of healthcare costs. Many organizations still rely on traditional chronic care models characterized by periodic in-person encounters that can be inconvenient, expensive and insufficiently frequent. The question is: How will hospitals provide more robust, timely and cost-efficient care moving forward?

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UnitedHealth's Optum looks to cut down on unnecessary lab testing

Healthcare Dive

Optum says roughly 13 billion clinical lab tests are performed each year and 30% are unnecessary.

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Monthly Round-Up of What to Read on Pharma Law and Policy

Bill of Health

By? Ameet Sarpatwari , Alexander Egilman , Aviva Wang, and Aaron S. Kesselheim. Each month, members of the Program On Regulation, Therapeutics, And Law (PORTAL) review the peer-reviewed medical literature to identify interesting empirical studies, policy analyses, and editorials on health law and policy issues. Below are the citations for papers identified from the month of May.

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HIMSSCast: Henry Ford director of virtual care talks telehealth

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

What are some of the most important topics in telehealth today? Standardizing and optimizing telehealth integration into care pathways. Conducting comprehensive exams during video visits. Digital and telehealth literacy. Telehealth sustainability and government advocacy. That's according to this podcast's very special guest, Courtney Stevens, director of virtual care at Henry Ford Health System, based in Detroit.

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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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How patient-facing apps can help support specialists – who are in short supply

Healthcare It News

Today there are just 33,368 cardiologists in the U.S. They can't possibly care for 30.3 million adults with heart disease in the U.S. right now. On a related note: About 647,000 people die every year in the U.S. from heart-related issues. And it's not just cardiologists. The U.S. is lacking most medical specialists today. That's where technology can step in – to help scale and magnify the impact of specialists to manage chronic disease.

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CMS insurer price transparency rule has taken effect. Signs are good for compliance

Healthcare Dive

UnitedHealthcare, Anthem and Centene are among the major payers already hosting machine-readable cost files onsite.

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As patient care channels become more fragmented, communications & coordination can become integrated

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Sponsor: Teladoc Health Primary topic: Telehealth Topic: Telehealth Resource Central: White Papers External url: [link] Thumbnail: Body: Enterprise Taxonomy: Short Headline: As patient care channels become more fragmented, communications & coordination can become integrated Region Tag: Global Edition Node settings: Exclude from Accelerate RSS feed

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Dubai Health Authority to pilot value-based healthcare with EJADAH

Healthcare It News

Dubai Health Authority ( DHA ) and its health insurance regulatory body have launched a “first-of-its-kind” digital-led programme that is expected to form the foundation for value-based healthcare adoption in the emirate, it has been announced. Unveiled by Dubai Health Insurance Corporation’s (DHIC) CEO, Saleh Al Hashimi, EJADAH will reportedly “help improve government oversight of the health sector by overseeing clinical, economic and human-centric outcomes.

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Overcoming psychosocial barriers for long-term success on home dialysis

Healthcare Dive

As patient utilization of home dialysis grows, the nephrology community must focus on breaking down psychosocial barriers to ensure long-term success.

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Public Health: Got Sleep?

Bill of Health

By Jack Becker. There are certain public health commercials that generations will always remember. For some, it’s the NHTSA’s “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” commercials. For others, it may be a “Think. Don’t Smoke.” commercial featuring a young Robert McElhenney. Younger generations have certainly seen “The Real Cost” campaigns , which have recently tackled vaping.

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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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Telehealth platform Connect2MyDoctor launches AR patient education module

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

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Roe v. Wade ruling to have 'practical' impact on hospitals, AHA says

Healthcare It News

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Supreme Court rules in favor of HHS in Medicare disproportionate share payments case

Healthcare Dive

The highest court upheld HHS' method of calculating Medicare payments to hospitals serving a high proportion of low-income patients, rebutting hospitals’ efforts to recoup potentially billions of dollars from the program.

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Automation In Rural Health: It Should No Longer Be An Afterthought

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Baha Zeidan, CEO at Azalea Health. Deploying advanced technologies is often an afterthought, especially for rural hospitals struggling to retain talent and navigate the increasingly complex regulatory environment. However, new technologies empower providers to streamline their operations, reduce the time spent on administrative tasks, and conserve increasingly precious resources.

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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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Evolving patient portals, remote workforce challenges and tech at the bedside

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Patient portal use and telehealth visits have changed dramatically since the COVID-19 pandemic turned the world, especially healthcare, upside down. Kerry Barker, RN, manager, Epic services, at consulting firm CereCore, and a former ICU nurse and nursing instructor at Brigham Young University, left the bedside for the IT side. Her role now is multifaceted in that she assists with various parts of CereCore’s go-live implementations, stays up to date on policies and procedures, and works to

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GluCare.Health launches value-based weight management pilot

Healthcare It News

A Dubai-based healthtech startup has partnered with Novo Nordisk to launch what is considered one of the first value-based reimbursement model trials in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). GluCare.Health – named amongst the 50 most-funded startups in the region by Forbes Middle East at $20 million – and the Danish multinational pharmaceutical company will kick off their partnership with a 150-patient weight management pilot programme in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

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Companies see a future for smart implants. Doctors are waiting for proof.

Healthcare Dive

Zimmer Biomet and Canary Medical are rolling out the first knee implant with an integrated sensor, though it will take time to learn how to incorporate that data into patient care, experts say.

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Period tracking app Flo says it will add 'anonymous mode' after Roe decision

Mobi Health News

In tweets posted Friday, the period tracking app said it would soon launch a mode that allows users to access the app without providing their name or email.

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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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Fitzgibbon Hospital, Diskriter, Christiana Spine Center Suffer Ransomware Attacks

HIPAA Journal

On June 25, 2022, a spokesperson for a threat group called DAIXIN Team contacted HIPAA Journal to share information about a ransomware attack and data theft incident at Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall, Missouri. A link was shared to a dark web resource where data stolen in the attack has been published. The published data includes database tables from the MEDITECH database, and sensitive documents containing patient data stolen from internal servers.

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The Legacy of COVID-19 Is Shaping Consumers’ Purchases for Health-At-Home

Health Populi

While inflation and financial stress is depressing consumer demand for many purchases the “legacy of COVID-19” is having lost-lasting impacts on how people see their homes — especially as sites for health and wellness. GfK highlights the growing interest in wellbeing and device demand in The State of Consumer Technology and Durables 2002 insights from GfK.

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House hearing ups ante on Medicare Advantage reform

Healthcare Dive

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are taking a harder look at coverage denials, fraud and waste in the popular MA program.

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Study: Smartphone apps aid in tracking and reporting COVID-19

Mobi Health News

However, the review noted some concerns still need to be addressed, like data privacy and security.

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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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Multiple Class Action Lawsuits Filed Against MCG Health Over Data Breach

HIPAA Journal

Multiple class action lawsuits have been filed against the Seattle-based Hearst Health subsidiary, MCG Health, over a data breach that has affected at least 10 healthcare organizations including Indiana University Health, Lenoir Health Care, Phelps Health, and Jefferson County Health Center. The data breach was reported to the HHS’ Office for Civil Rights on June 10 as affecting 793,283 individuals, but some affected healthcare organizations have self-reported the breach.

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Use of Preventive Health Services Declined Among Commercially Insured People – With Big Differences in Telehealth for Non-White People, Castlight Finds

Health Populi

Declines in preventive care services like cancer screenings and blood glucose testing concern employers, whose continued to cover health insurance for employees during the pandemic. “As we enter the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, employers continue to battle escalating clinical issues, including delayed care for chronic conditions, postponed preventive screenings, and the exponential increase in demand for behavioral health services,” the Chief Medical Officer for Castlight Hea

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AMA 'deeply disappointed' with SCOTUS EPA ruling

Healthcare Dive

In its annual meeting in early June, the association labeled climate change a “public health crisis that threatens the health and well-being of all people.

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Q&A: Why leading with evidence is necessary for digital therapeutics

Mobi Health News

Swing Therapeutics CEO Mike Rosenbluth discusses the company's fibromyalgia management tool and what's necessary to make digital therapeutics mainstream.

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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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Revenue Cycle Management – #HITsm Chat Topic

Healthcare IT Today

We’re excited to share the topic and questions for this week’s #HITsm chat happening Friday, 7/1 at Noon ET (9 AM PT). This week’s chat will be hosted by John Lynn ( @techguy ) from @hcittoday on the topic “Revenue Cycle Management ”. This week is the HFMA annual conference in Denver. If you’ve followed the #HFMAAnnual hashtag, then you’ve no doubt seen us sharing a bunch of content from the conference.

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Changing Views of Retirement and Health Post-COVID: Transamerica’s Look At Workers’ Disrupted Futures

Health Populi

As more than 1 in 3 U.S. workers were unemployed during the pandemic and another 38% had reductions in hours and pay, Americans’ personal forecasts and expectations for retirement have been disrupted and dislocated. In its look at The Road Ahead: Addressing Pandemic-Related Setbacks and Strengthening the U.S. Retirement System from the Tramsamerica Center for Retirement Studies (TCRS), we learn about the changing views of U.S. workers on their future work, income, savings, dreams and fears

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'Most socially responsible' hospitals ranked

Healthcare Dive

The Lown Institute index, which measures hospitals with metrics such as value and health equity, found that the best performers were often located in smaller communities.

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Telehealth platform Connect2MyDoctor launches AR patient education module

Mobi Health News

It has zoom, rotate, and annotate features to help specialists explain procedures to patients virtually.

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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.