Healthcare Dive

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Last year, the healthcare industry accounted for 23% of data breaches handled by financial and risk advisory firm Kroll, compared with 18% in 2023.

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Healthcare It News

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Patients have valuable feedback on their experience during their hospital stays and clinic visits. Waiting for the patient to be discharged or leave the facility, then to provide feedback after the fact, represents a common lost opportunity for follow-up and a better, more responsive care journey for that patient. Despite a high level of digital adoption, including EMRAM 7 and regular digital transformation initiatives, Banner Health's patient feedback process remained manual.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Many health systems' journeys into wide-scale virtual care really began with the urgent need to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some health systems have been able to streamline and standardize processes across their extensive networks, even extending care to such locations as rural schools. Success lies in strategic collaboration between leaders who prioritize new virtual care areas, demonstrate value, and ensure seamless integration with staff, patients and stakeholders.

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Healthcare Dive

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Seamless DICOM migration starts with smart prep. Learn how!

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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!

Digital Health News

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

The Kings Fund has called for digital healthcare platforms, including the NHS App, to be responsive and allow for two-way communications.

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Healthcare It News

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Valerie Reich, vice president of healthcare strategy at Hero Digital, a customer engagement and process optimization firm, believes three primary changes will occur in the healthcare industry this year. First, AI, thus far known in healthcare for creating efficiencies, will begin to play a big role in accelerating medical advancements and enhancing personalized care – without adding any burden to those providing the healthcare.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Asan Medical Center has launched an AI-powered integrated service platform for its international patients. HOW IT WORKS According to a media release, the newly launched web-based platform of AMC International Healthcare Center allows patients to register, share their medical records, book a pre-consultation, and receive remote treatment. "Any foreign patient can easily upload a description of their symptoms, photos or videos of the affected area, opinions from the medical team at their loca

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Healthcare Dive

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

A Missouri district court judge on Tuesday said stopping the FTC’s suit against the Big Three PBMs would be “against the public’s interest.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

New Women’s Heart Health-Focused Service Aims to Solve Physician Access Crisis with Innovative Group Virtual Care Solution Systole Health , a tech-enabled group virtual care solution for women’s heart health, today announced $2M in pre-seed funding. The round was led by Benchstrength, with participation from January Ventures, J Ventures, and Tom X.

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Shaun Holt, CEO of Alveo Technologies The H5N1 virus is spreading so rapidly among cattle in California that Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency. Sick cattle not only produce less milk, but their milk is also infected with the virus, so it cannot be sold. The US Federal government will only partially reimburse dairy producers for the losses they incur when infected cattle are removed from the herd.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency's proposed rule to establish special registrations for providers and telemedicine platforms to prescribe certain schedules of controlled substances without requiring an in-person doctor's visit requires "meaningful" clarification and adjustments, according to the American Telemedicine Association and ATA Action.

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Healthcare Dive

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Hospital occupancy rates were higher in 2024 than 2019. If occupancy rates trend up, the nation could face a bed shortage by 2032, according to researchers.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Raintree Acquires Yoomi Health, Expanding AI Center of Excellence and Accelerating Roadmap to Become the Leading AI-Centric EMR in Rehab Therapy Raintree announced today that it has acquired Yoomi Health , a New York-based leader in AI technologies for rehab therapy organizations. This critical addition to Raintrees product stack will significantly accelerate the Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning roadmap for Raintree clients.

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Shubh Sinha, CEO of Integral When Andreessen Horowitz, a tech-focused venture capital firm, released its Big Ideas in Tech list for 2025, one standout idea had broad implications for companies and consumers: applying artificial intelligence (AI) to regulatory compliance. On the surface, regulatory compliance isnt the sexiest AI application one might find in a list of tech predictions for 2025, especially in a year when nearly every prediction touches on AI.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

According to a statement released on the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) website, effective February 14, 2025, implementation of the Hospice Special Focus Program for calendar year 2025 has ceased so that CMS may further evaluate the program. Hospice Special Focus Facility Program (SFP) The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 called for CMS to create and implement a SFP for poor-performing hospices that includes using a data-driven algorithm to identify indicators of poor hos

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Healthcare Dive

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

States have increased provider payment rates to address workforce shortages, but they may have to cut back if spending cuts hit Medicaid, according to the health policy researcher.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

AirStrip, a leader in advanced clinical monitoring and alarm management solutions, has announced the acquisition of DECISIO Health, a provider of innovative clinical decision support and visualization tools. This strategic move expands AirStrip’s product portfolio and reinforces its commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions that improve patient outcomes and streamline clinical workflows.

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Richard Schwabacher, SVP of Healthcare Product at Inmar Intelligence Imagine refilling a prescription, getting real-time health advice, and managing chronic conditions all with the help of AI. The future of healthcare is here, and its powered by artificial intelligence. As AI technology becomes more integrated into healthcare, hospitals and pharmacies are exploring new ways to improve patient outcomes, optimize operations, and ease administrative burdens.

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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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HIPAA Vault

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Introduction In the last year alone, healthcare organizations have faced a record number of cyberattacks, with ransomware and phishing incidents costing millions in damages. The healthcare industry remains a prime target for cybercriminals due to the vast amount of sensitive patient data it handles. As a result, conducting a thorough HIPAA Security Risk Assessment (SRA).

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Healthcare Dive

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The new centers are being built or acquired in 11 of the 15 states where Humana’s primary care network already has a presence.

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Electronic Health Reporter

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Knowing how to control bleeding quickly and effectivelyand having the right equipment on handsaves lives in the case of a traumatic accident. There are several effective ways to control bleeding in an emergency. How you […] The article 5 Ways to Control Bleeding in Extreme Emergencies appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

AMC (American Medical Compliance) has achieved a major milestone by expanding into the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the broader Middle East, reinforcing its position as a key player in global healthcare compliance. At the forefront of this initiative, AMC President Mark Gutweiler led the companys participation in Arab Health 2025 , one of the worlds most prestigious healthcare exhibitions , held in Dubai.

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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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MRO Compliance

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Healthcare NOW Radio Podcast Network MRO Exchange: Leveraging AI Technology with Andy Holt, VP of Engineering at MRO S2E4: Host Mark Thomas invites Andy Holt, MRO’s VP of Engineering, to join him on this latest episode. They discuss how MRO is leveraging AI technology, experimenting with various use cases across the organization.

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Healthcare Dive

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

The company has faced a spate of lawsuits, including recent litigation by the American Medical Assocation that claimed it colluded with insurers to underpay providers for out-of-network care.

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Electronic Health Reporter

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Navin Nagiah, co-founder and CEO, Daffodil Health. At the end of the year, it is both natural and vital to spend time reflecting on the highs and lows of the past 365 days (or, […] The article On the Horizon: The Key Trends Impacting Healthcare in 2025 appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

What You Should Know: – Keebler Health , a provider of AI-native risk adjustment solutions for healthcare providers, today announced a $6 million seed funding round led by Freestyle Capital with participation from MBX Capital , New Stack Ventures , and others. – The investment will support the company’s rapid growth and accelerate its product development roadmap.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

This week Healthcare IT Today will be attending the ViVE Conference happening in Nashville. For those not familiar with the event, it’s a partnership between HLTH and CHIME that brings together some of the best healthcare CIOs and other healthcare executives at one great event. The conference boasts 8,000+ attendees, 800+ sponsors, 1500+ C-level, and 300 speakers.

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Healthcare Dive

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Orlando Health, which bought Rockledge Hospital out of bankruptcy from Steward Health Care in October, said repairing the once bat-infested facility would be too costly.

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Medisys Compliance

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

In today’s complex healthcare landscape, maximizing revenue while maintaining patient satisfaction is a delicate balance. A key component of a healthy revenue cycle, often overlooked but critically important, is efficiently collecting patient co-pays. However, the seemingly simple act of requesting payment at the front desk can quickly become awkward, time-consuming, and even harmful to patient relationships if not handled strategically.

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Adam Amitai, CEO and co-founder of Lavaa Health The United States is currently grappling with a significant issue in the healthcare sector: a severe shortage of physicians. According to McKinsey & Company, by the end of 2024, the country faced a deficit of as many as 64,000 physicians. Current projections suggest that this shortfall could grow to 86,000 by 2036.

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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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