Bill of Health
JANUARY 30, 2023
By Minsoo Kwon Telehealth services that specialize in the treatment of mental health concerns, such as Cerebral Inc., highlight the ongoing challenge of appropriately balancing accessibility of care with patient safety. While increased accessibility of mental health care services through telehealth is a valuable goal, if our aim is the well-being of patients, safety must be paramount.
Healthcare It News
JANUARY 29, 2023
Reduce Healthcare Inequities with Patient Engagement Technology Addressing healthcare inequities is no simple task. The causes are complex, from environmental to socioeconomic factors, and aren’t easy to address. There are opportunities, though, to bridge gaps in healthcare by leveraging patient engagement technology. Remote patient monitoring – staying connected with patients outside of the medical setting – has the potential to deliver several important benefits for disadvant
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Healthcare Dive
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
FTC officials said they are putting the market on watch with the enforcement against GoodRx. The digital health company allegedly collected data, including patient medications, and shared it without user consent.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
JANUARY 30, 2023
The Australian National Audit Office has conducted a review of the expansion of telehealth services across the country by the Department of Health and Aged Care in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. FINDINGS Based on the state audit , the department fell short in governance, risk management, and evaluation of the telehealth expansion. While it made "significant" changes to the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS), the expanded telehealth services were "only partly supported by sound i
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!
Electronic Health Reporter
JANUARY 30, 2023
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Jordan Miller, MD, senior medical director of dermatology, ModMed. When consumer technology companies release smartphones and TVs with new and exciting capabilities, I tend to ask myself, “How valuable is this new feature?” or […] The article 3 Tips for Implementing An IT Trend appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
Healthcare It News
JANUARY 30, 2023
This month, more than 114,000 individuals may have experienced personally identifiable information and protected health information exposures from these incidents while an email marketing hack is a new source for phishing attacks. Medication adherence platform mscripts breached On January 17, the cloud-based mobile pharmacy platform that focuses on patient engagement and medication adherence solutions, mscripts, reported to the U.S.
Health Care Compliance Brief brings together the best content for health law & compliance professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
JANUARY 31, 2023
The NSW Telestroke Service has been fully rolled out across New South Wales, transforming healthcare in rural and regional communities. This life-saving service connects patients with a network of specialist stroke doctors via video consultation, managed by Prince of Wales Hospital. It provides rapid 24/7 access to stroke diagnosis and treatment. The service has so far delivered treatment to over 3,000 stroke patients at 23 rural and regional hospitals in the state.
Bill of Health
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
By Leslie C. Griffin You will be surprised I’ve been through all the experiences described in this post, and that I’m still alive to tell you about them. Even I can’t believe it some days. It’s quite a list, so sometimes I mention it to my friends, so they will be as amazed as I am. I am a lifelong academic, so I also think about what lessons they’ve taught me.
Healthcare It News
JANUARY 31, 2023
Intermountain Health is looking to artificial intelligence and high-touch coaching to increase care personalization and medication adherence for patients with heart failure. WHY IT MATTERS Coaches from Story Health, which helps develop personalized care plans using clinical data, will be available to answer Intermountain patients' questions via text or call.
Healthcare Dive
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
The gains are slightly above last year’s average for the sector, which was 47,000 new jobs per month.
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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.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
JANUARY 30, 2023
Ever since CMS released the new CPT codes for remote therapeutic monitoring last year, health systems have been eager to use them, but unsure of the criteria. Providers are acknowledged for the time they spend connecting with patients outside of the office. With the new CPT codes, providers can get reimbursed for: Educating patients on how to use a remote care-management platform.
Healthcare IT Today
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
We like to regularly feature a healthcare IT job that might be of interest to readers. Today, we’re featuring the Enterprise Architect position that was recently posted on Healthcare IT Central. This position was posted by New York eHealth Collaborative and is in New York. Here’s a description of the position: About You You love IT Enterprise Architecture and it’s a huge part of your life.
Healthcare It News
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
Value-based care is emerging in the healthcare ecosystem, largely due to its ability to offer benefits for everyone from patients to physicians to payers. With the power of data and analytics, users can track and improve patient outcomes and control healthcare costs while delivering better quality of care. Patient 360 can provide an optimal experience to patients and healthcare providers with first-rate payment integrity.
Healthcare Dive
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
CEO David Cordani addressed the CMS’ recent changes to the Medicare Advantage program, Cigna’s multibillion-dollar investment in VillageMD and more in the payer’s fourth-quarter earnings on Friday.
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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.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
The Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act would amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income and Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow employers to treat benefits for telehealth services like excepted benefits. WHY IT MATTERS The bill aims to keep stand-alone telehealth benefits separate, not as a replacement of medical plans, offering them under a group health plan or group health insurance coverage as excepted benefits.
Fierce Healthcare
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
FTC slaps GoodRx with $1.
Healthcare It News
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
Infectious disease doc Verrall named Health Minister A parliament shakeup led by New Zealand's new Prime Minister Chris Hipkins saw Ayesha Verrall taking over health from Andrew Little, who is now handling defence. An infectious disease physician, Dr Ayesha Verrall became an MP in 2020 and since then, she has held the roles of associate Health Minister and Minister for Covid-19 Response.
Healthcare Dive
JANUARY 30, 2023
Federal regulators have raised concerns about alleged payment abuses in the MA program for years, specifically for those tied to risk adjustments.
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.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
Virtual nursing is gaining significant momentum as an effective way to redesign and redistribute nursing workload. Virtual models decrease the burden on nurses delivering direct bedside patient care and leverages nurses that want to continue practicing but may not be able to practice at the bedside by extending their nursing careers. THE PROBLEM "The flexibility and various practice areas and models of care may appeal to nurses considering leaving the profession and who may not be able to w
Healthcare IT Today
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
Public health agencies have come to understand the immense value of monitoring waste water, as demonstrated by a recent report calling for its expansion. But Withings allows you to measure your own waste products in the home through a new product called U-Scan. At CES 2023 , Julius Dewavrin, Product Manager for U-Scan, explained how U-Scan works and the kinds of health benefits it can provide.
Healthcare It News
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
The Northern Queensland Primary Health Network is deploying a shared care platform to GPs in North Queensland. The care planning platform, INCA, developed by the health IT company Precedence Health Care, enables health professionals to manage patient health data, create and monitor care plans, and share information digitally. This system allows the creation of Medicare-compliant GP management plans and team care arrangements, which can be automatically shared with the care team.
Healthcare Dive
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
Care delivered by physicians in health systems costs between 12% and 26% higher than care delivered by independent physicians, according to a study published in JAMA Network.
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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.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
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Health IT Security
JANUARY 31, 2023
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Healthcare It News
JANUARY 31, 2023
Healthcare organizations are facing unprecedented challenges: high staff turnover leading to nursing burnout, hiring of temp/travel staff requires regular onboarding and hits tight budgets, and scheduling in-person meetings and trainings can become bottlenecks. Mixed Reality simulation offers a fully virtual, on-demand tool. Users can train where they want, when they want reducing scheduling bottlenecks and reducing training T&E spend.
Healthcare Dive
JANUARY 30, 2023
The pandemic forced us to rethink how to leverage technology and data to augment resources and shift to new adoption models for better patient experiences.
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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.
Mobi Health News
JANUARY 31, 2023
OncoPower users will have access to Cost Plus Drug's prescriptions through the partners' Medication Savings Suite.
Fierce Healthcare
JANUARY 30, 2023
White House plans to end COVID emergency declarations on May 11 hlandi Mon, 01/30/2023 - 22:10
Healthcare It News
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
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Healthcare Dive
JANUARY 31, 2023
America’s Health Insurance Plans lobby said the rule seeking to claw back billions of dollars from health insurers is unlawful and fatally flawed.
Advertiser: Celo
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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