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5 ways to future-proof your telehealth program

Healthcare Dive

Leaders have an opportunity to reimagine their telehealth infrastructure with these five best practices.

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Computer glitches and human error still causing insurance headaches for Californians

Healthcare It News

Since California expanded health coverage under the Affordable Care Act, a large number of people have been mistakenly bounced between Covered California, the state’s marketplace for those who buy their own insurance, and Medi-Cal, the state’s Medicaid program for low-income residents. Small income changes can cause people’s eligibility to shift, but when bad information is typed into a computer system shared by the two programs — or accurate information is deleted from i

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River Valley Counseling Center boosts productivity and experience with telehealth

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

River Valley counseling Center's Holyoke Clinic in Holyoke, Massachusetts, always was trying to make ends meet with its technology. THE PROBLEM. Its efforts to revamp and improve its technology were merely trial and error. Staff were putting band-aids on their technologies, struggling to figure out what the root of the issues were when disruptions would occur.

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Do Patients Want Their Health Info? – #HITsm Chat Topic

Healthcare IT Today

We’re excited to share the topic and questions for this week’s #HITsm chat happening Friday, 6/3 at Noon ET (9 AM PT). This week’s chat will be hosted by John Lynn (@techguy) from @hcittoday on the topic “Do Patients Want Their Health Info?” Many patients have worked really hard in order to access their health data. The government […].

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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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Telehealth visits dropped in March amid sunny COVID-19 outlook, new report finds

Healthcare Dive

The data provides a snapshot of early 2022 when COVID-19 infections dropped and patients seemed more willing to return to the doctor's office.

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Hospital design should bring hospitals back into the community

Healthcare It News

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Future-Proofing Healthcare To Empower Our Nurses

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Cindy Gaines, chief clinical transformation officer, Lumeon. Reflecting on the past couple years, it’s become clear that staffing shortages have taken a toll on nursing physically, emotionally and mentally, leading to declining retention rates, […].

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FTC sues to block 2 hospital mergers

Healthcare Dive

The agency said the separate deals in Utah and New Jersey would reduce competition and raise prices.

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The virtual ward is on its way: how remote monitoring is changing the face of clinical care

Healthcare It News

Cambridge University Hospitals Foundation Trust (CUH) has implemented a fully integrated patient surveillance infrastructure based on Masimo’s Patient SafetyNet TM supplemental remote monitoring and clinician notification system and Halo ION™, which provides clinicians with a comprehensive, personalised and continuous patient score. Masimo’s Root® device allow them to create a centralised patient monitoring and connectivity hub, while a variety of sensor types monitor patie

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Direct primary care startup Hint Health raises $45M and more digital health fundings

Mobi Health News

Also: Autism-focused SpectrumAi and cancer clinical trial platform Massive Bio both scooped up $9 million.

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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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Follow the (Medical) Record: Moira Washington and Change Management

MRO Compliance

Follow the (Medical) Record: Moira Washington and Change Management. Host Don Hardwick interviews Moira Washington, Vice President of Disclosure Management Operations at MRO regarding change management. Specifically they explore managing a remote workforce in a healthcare environment. HealthcareNOW Radio Podcast Network · Follow the (Medical) Record: Moira Washington, VP Disclosure Management Operations at MRO.

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Payers to return $1B to enrollees after record years of rebates, KFF says

Healthcare Dive

The amount reflects the third-straight year of massive insurer rebates as payers experienced high profits from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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How to support senior health while respecting independence

Healthcare It News

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Lightbeam Acquires Jvion AI and SDoH Solutions

Healthcare IT Today

Lightbeam Health Solutions, Inc., the leader in end-to-end population health management solutions and services, today announced it has entered into an asset purchase agreement to acquire the operating assets related to Jvion, Inc., including Jvion’s market-leading AI-enabled prescriptive analytics and social determinants of health (SDoH) solutions. The strategic acquisition combines Lightbeam’s health analytics and outcomes […].

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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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Information You Need to Know about a HEDIS Audit from Revenue Cycle Experts

MRO Compliance

Information You Need to Know about a HEDIS Audit from Revenue Cycle Experts. Each year HEDIS rating criteria is updated, meaning your organization needs to stay up-to-date on the latest news and trends for HEDIS compliance audits. Below we explore some common questions about HEDIS and review important information your team should know now and in the future.

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PBM practices are keeping consumers from generics savings, white paper finds

Healthcare Dive

Consumers are overpaying for generic drug prescriptions by as much as 20% due to pharmacy benefit manager practices like copay clawbacks and spread pricing, researchers found.

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Epic-linked text messages enhance patient experience, improve outcomes at Community Health Network

Healthcare It News

Thousands of patients of Indianapolis-based Community Health Network were missing critical updates from the health system. THE PROBLEM. A sizable chunk of the organization's one-way text messages to patients – Epic MyChart activation codes, multifactor authentication codes, video visit links, eCheck-in reminders, operating room status updates and more – were simply going undelivered.

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Healthcare Organizations Warned About Maximum Severity Vulnerabilities in Illumina Devices

HIPAA Journal

Five vulnerabilities that require immediate patching have been identified in the Illumina Local Run Manager (LRM), which is used by Illumina In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) devices and Illumina Researcher Use Only (ROU) instruments. The affected devices are used for clinical diagnostic DNA sequencing and testing for various genetic conditions, and for research use.

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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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Monitoring Packets is Contact Tracing for Cybersecurity

Healthcare IT Today

System availability not uptime is critical for patient care. Cyberattacks have a significant negative impact on availability. No single security solution will prevent attacks, so a layered approach is needed. One tool that is overlooked is packet monitoring which can be used to detect attacks early, find infrastructure vulnerabilities, and improve availability.

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Ascension taps current chief data officer as new CIO

Healthcare Dive

Gagan Singh is replacing Gerry Lewis, who during his time as CIO oversaw layoffs and the outsourcing of tech support in Ascension's technologies team.

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Melbourne-based Northern Health taps The Clinician for patient registration platform

Healthcare It News

Northern Health, a health provider serving Melbourne's northern region, has engaged digital health firm The Clinician to develop its new patient registration and intake platform. The newly built digital platform replaces the provider's old intake technology as part of the state-wide expansion of its Victorian Virtual Emergency Department (VVED).

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Toku Eyes launches AI retinal health scanner in the US

Mobi Health News

The AI platform can predict a person's risk of having a stroke or a heart attack in the next five years.

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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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CISA Adds 75 Vulnerabilities to the Known Exploited Vulnerability Catalog

HIPAA Journal

Last week, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added a further 75 vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerability Catalog. The Known Exploited Vulnerability Catalog is a list of vulnerabilities in software and operating systems that are known to be exploited in real-world attacks. The list now includes 737 vulnerabilities.

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Rite Aid forays into care delivery for rural seniors with new Homeward partnership

Healthcare Dive

The new Homeward partnership is Rite Aid's first effort to bring clinical services to its stores, following in the tracks of rivals like CVS Health and Walgreens.

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CIO Spotlight: Interview with Josh Wilda, University of Michigan Health-West

Healthcare It News

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Q&A: What will it take to reform the 'massively broken' rural healthcare system?

Mobi Health News

Homeward CEO Dr. Dr. Jennifer Schneider discusses the startup's new partnership with Rite Aid, how their model works and why value-based care is paramount for rural communities.

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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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Medical Coding The Optimal Solution Is A Hybrid Approach With Deep Learning And AI Automation

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Andrew Lockhart, Co-founder and CEO of Fathom. The healthcare industry continues to evolve to serve patients, and with every advance, the system becomes more complex. This complexity is often evident in the medical codes for healthcare encounters. For example, ICD-10 has 69,000+ diagnostic codes, which is over four […].

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Residents at Los Angeles County hospitals vote to authorize strike

Healthcare Dive

Of the voting members, 99% cast ballots in favor of authorizing a strike after failing to reach a new bargaining agreement with the county.

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Colorado Announces Premium Rate Reduction Targets for Public Option Plans

Center for Health Insurance Reform

Colorado is moving quickly to set the rules for state public option-style plans, ahead of their launch in the 2023 plan year. CHIR’s Christine Monahan discusses recent rulemaking on “Colorado Option” premium reduction targets and the state’s Section 1332 Waiver Amendment Application. Continue reading → The post Colorado Announces Premium Rate Reduction Targets for Public Option Plans appeared first on Center on Health Insurance Reforms.

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Zero Day Microsoft Office Vulnerability can be Exploited with Macros Disabled

HIPAA Journal

Microsoft has issued a security advisory and has provided workaround to prevent a zero-day vulnerability in the Microsoft Windows Support Diagnostic Tool (MSDT) from being exploited. The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2022-30190 and has been dubbed Follina by security researchers. According to Microsoft, “a remote code execution vulnerability exists when MSDT is called using the URL protocol from a calling application such as Word.”.

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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.