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Expert offers in-depth look at conversational AI and its vendors

Healthcare It News

Companies in a variety of industries are leveraging conversational artificial intelligence to better serve customers and support employees. Some healthcare provider organizations are using conversational AI to help caregivers and patients. The technology is being used in healthcare for such things as patient chatbots, medical triaging and patient support, patient data management and access, and access to medical services.

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Depression doesn't look alike for everyone – so why should the treatments for it?

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

For years, clinicians have taken a trial-and-error approach to many medical treatments for mental illness. If a patient doesn't respond to a particular drug, providers will often move onto another, sometimes not driven by insight into an individual's needs or specific symptoms. "I've always been perplexed at how we are supposed to treat all these manifestations with the same treatment," said Dr.

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7 Medical Tech Products To Help You Age In Place

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. If you’re planning to age in place, you want to make sure that you are able to take care of your own health effectively. Unlike in aged care facilities, you’ll need to monitor yourself for […]. The article 7 Medical Tech Products To Help You Age In Place appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Health Care Planning for 2022 – Start with a Pandemic, Then Pivot to Health and Happiness

Health Populi

One of my favorite Dr. Seuss characters is the narrator featured in the book, I Had Trouble In Getting to Solla-Sollew. I frequently use this book when conducting futures and scenario planning sessions with clients in health/care. “The story opens with our happy-go-lucky narrator taking a stroll through the Valley of Vung where nothing went wrong,” the Seussblog explains.

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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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Data Drives Value-Based Healthcare

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by David L. Morris, EVP & Chief Commercial Officer of Cedar Gate Technologies. scientia potentia est – Knowledge is power. Acquiring knowledge through advanced analytics on value-based care is a critical success factor in today’s healthcare market. Value-based care aligns diverse interests, including payers, providers, self-funded employers, third-party administrators, […].

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What’s next for digital health in 2022?

Mobi Health News

Experts share their predictions for the year ahead.

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Looking ahead to 2022: 12 healthcare execs offer their predictions

Fierce Healthcare

Looking ahead to 2022: 12 healthcare execs offer their predictions. pminemyer. Tue, 12/28/2021 - 10:08.

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Oracle Acquisition Of Cerner Sets Stage For More Big Health IT Buyouts

Healthcare IT Today

As most readers know, Oracle Corp. recently agreed to acquire EHR giant Cerner for about $28.3 billion. Oracle has stated that it intends to leverage its existing tools to modernize Cerner’s systems and move them to its Gen2Cloud, a step which shouldn’t be too difficult given that Cerner already runs its key clinical system on […].

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Why #CES2022 Will Be Keynoted By A Health Care Innovator for the First Time

Jane Sarashon

In October 2021, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced that Robert Ford, CEO and President of Abbott, would give a keynote speech at CES 2022, the world’s largest annual convention of the technology industry. “This marks the first time in CES history that a healthcare company will take the mainstage for a keynote at the show,” CTA’s press release stated.

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The Surprising Benefits of Managed IT Services

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Managed IT assists firms in many ways to ensure that the correct people and resources are allocated in the best possible manner, hence providing a financial advantage in turn. Managed IT services can help other […]. The article The Surprising Benefits of Managed IT Services appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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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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CMS: Health workers in 25 states and D.C. must be fully vaccinated by Feb. 28

Fierce Healthcare

CMS: Health workers in 25 states and D.C. must be fully vaccinated by Feb. 28. rking. Wed, 12/29/2021 - 14:21.

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Surprise Billing Regulation is Going to Surprise A Lot of Providers

Healthcare IT Today

As we wrap up 2021 and prepare ourselves for 2022, it’s fun to look forward and think about what may surprise us in 2022. In a really ironic way, I think one thing that is likely to surprise healthcare most in 2022 is the Surprise Billing regulations. I was recently in Philadelphia visiting with Edward […].

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How the payer space changed in 2021, from virtual-first plans to digital mental health

Mobi Health News

More payers launched virtual-first plans, insurtechs went public, and the digital mental health space brought in plenty of funding dollars this year.

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5 Innovations That Are Transforming Healthcare Services

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. With every passing year, new and innovative medical technologies are changing the way practitioners offer treatment. The medical interventions and treatment protocols have changed dramatically over recent decades, evolving at an exponential rate in tandem […].

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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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HHS appeals judge's ruling that drugmakers can cut off 340B sales to contract pharmacies

Fierce Healthcare

HHS appeals judge's ruling that drugmakers can cut off 340B sales to contract pharmacies. rking. Wed, 12/29/2021 - 13:13.

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Understanding the Term EHI Will Be As Important As the Term PHI

Healthcare IT Today

Everyone in healthcare likely knows the term PHI (Protected Health Information). Understanding what is considered PHI has been extremely important to ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations. Certainly many outside of healthcare have confused how HIPAA applies and applied it to a lot of non-PHI, but those in healthcare have gotten to know what is considered […].

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Digital health execs’ takeaways from 2021: ‘People do not want to go back to the way things were’

Mobi Health News

As another pandemic year ends, leaders in the digital health space reflect on what the industry has learned in 2021.

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The Quiet Revolution: Changing The Face of Mental Healthcare

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. When it comes to mental health, there has been a big change in society’s attitudes over the last few years. We now live in a time where social stigma and taboos have been lifted with […]. The article The Quiet Revolution: Changing The Face of Mental Healthcare appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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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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CMS wants insurers to offer standardized plan options on the ACA exchanges

Fierce Healthcare

CMS wants insurers to offer standardized plan options on the ACA exchanges. pminemyer. Tue, 12/28/2021 - 17:09.

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Always Listen to the Voice of the Customer – Who’s That in Healthcare?

Healthcare IT Today

It’s kind of common parlance in the world of business that it’s important to listen to the “voice of the customer.” You hear it in large businesses that talk about listening to their customers as a why they became successful. Startups often focus on listening to potential customers as a way to build out their […].

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VC explains why funding may slow down in 2022

Mobi Health News

Lee Shapiro of 7wireVentures discusses trends in 2021 and what's next for digital health company exits.

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Trust, Faith, and Covid

NEJM

When a physician’s long-time patient says she doesn’t believe in the Covid vaccine and that God will keep her safe, the moment feels fragile — the physician recognizes that she must tread carefully if the lines of therapeutic communication are to remain open.

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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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The Value of an Enterprise Active Data Archive Begins with Patient Safety

HIT Consultant

Dr. Kel Pults, DHA, MSN, RN-BC, Chief Clinical Officer at MediQuant. Patient safety is only possible with accurate and comprehensive medical records, and this includes those records available in the active archive. Despite the urgency, one of the biggest challenges in healthcare today is maintaining Longitudinal Records – one record per patient over time, across HIS systems, and among various facilities and treatments.

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Healthcare IT Today

From the team at Healthcare IT Today we want to with you all a Happy Holidays and a Merry Christmas! What a year it’s been. While we saw some return to normalcy, we’ve also seen another surge thanks to Omicrom. We’re not out of the COVID-19 woods yet and predictions are all over the place […].

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[New] "Compliance Carl" Comic - 'Stark Law, Anti-Kickbacks Ninja' Episode

Healthicity

Sometimes being a compliance professional in December can make you feel like a character in a spy film.

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Closing the Gender Pay Gap in Medicine

NEJM

A new AAMC report reaffirms a persistent gender pay gap in U.S. medicine. As we strive to achieve salary equity, we should reflect on components of the compensation calculus that reward the way male physicians have lived and engaged professionally for generations.

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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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Using Real-World Evidence (RWE) & AI to Enable Better Clinical Care

HIT Consultant

Dan Riskin, Founder and CEO at Verantos. During the prescribing process, a physician’s ability to accurately and reliably match the most appropriate therapy option with the patient at hand is limited by the amount and quality of clinical information that is available. While randomized clinical trials are considered the gold standard for establishing the safety and efficacy of prescription medications, and the clinical findings verified from the trial inform the label on the approved therapy, the

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What Can Alleviate the Plight of Rural Pharmacies?

Healthcare IT Today

The health problems of rural areas are alarming and increasing: consider the loss of clinicians, populations increasingly dominated by older people with chronic conditions, a high incidence of substance abuse, depression caused by isolation, and more. Now add to that the closures of pharmacies. It’s just getting too difficult to keep an independent, rural drug […].

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Not All Surprises Are Presents: Preventing Surprise Medical Bills under the No Surprises Act

McBrayer Law Blog

Posted In Hospitals , medical billing , No Surprises Act To address surprise medical costs for consumers, Congress recently passed an extremely complicated bill: No Surprises Act (“The Act”). No Surprises Act aims to prevent surprise medical bills or balance billing in the American health care system. Specifically, The Act prevents surprise medical bills when patients receive emergency care or are treated by an out-of-network provider at an in-network hospital or ambulatory surgical

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Race and Health — A Persistent American Dilemma

NEJM

In the quarter-century since H. Jack Geiger implied in an editorial that racism in the medical profession was contributing to health inequities between Black and White Americans, medical education has inched forward, but health equity remains elusive.

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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.