Healthcare Dive
JUNE 27, 2024
Walgreens is refocusing on pharmacy operations after failing to make inroads in healthcare services. The company will sell its majority stake in VillageMD and is no longer looking to invest in medical offices, executives said.
Healthcare It News
JUNE 28, 2024
Patient intake, and the associated manual tasks that come upfront before a medical visit, represents a key component of a health system's operational efficiency and clinical quality. As a result, some hospitals and primary care clinics are experimenting with artificial intelligence and large language models to focus on note-taking and scribe work.
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MRO Compliance
JUNE 27, 2024
In the dynamic landscape of healthcare, where quality care and cost-effectiveness are paramount, initiatives like the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) play a pivotal role. As healthcare providers strive to deliver better outcomes while managing costs, understanding the financial implications of MSSP Accountable Care Organization (ACO) reporting becomes essential.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
JUNE 27, 2024
The nursing profession is changing – in large part fueled by information technology that can help nurses meet a growing list of challenges, said Summer Blackerby, RN, chief nursing officer at CoxHealth Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. Blackerby knows what it is like being a nurse today and the challenges nurses face on a daily basis. She also is intimately familiar with the state of nursing informatics today – how it is helping and where it needs to improve.
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The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.
Healthcare Dive
JUNE 26, 2024
A National Bureau of Economic Research report found layoffs followed hospital mergers, as employers struggled to absorb the costs of rising healthcare premiums.
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Fierce Healthcare
JUNE 28, 2024
The U.S. Supreme Court, by a vote of 6-3, has overturned the Chevron deference, stripping power from federal agencies to interpret and enforce regulations. | The U.S. Supreme Court is overruling long-standing precedent. Here's how it could affect healthcare policy.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
JUNE 24, 2024
OSF HealthCare, a health system that serves Illinois and Michigan, had a big challenge: Managing the high rate of patient readmissions from hospitals to skilled nursing facilities and eventually to home care. THE PROBLEM This issue stemmed largely from gaps in continuous care during transitions between these settings. Patients discharged from hospitals often were readmitted due to complications that could have been prevented with better monitoring and more proactive management, said Matt Nieukir
Healthcare Dive
JUNE 28, 2024
Steward has been gunning for the deal since March. Without Optum at the table, it’s unclear who will buy the struggling health system’s medical clinics.
Healthcare It News
JUNE 24, 2024
InteliChart's platform can integrate with EHRs and engage with patients via their preferred means. This allows providers to focus on clinical workflows, says Will Cantrell, the company's director of product solutions.
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Explore essential topics in this ebook, including what constitutes PHI and how to identify it using 18 indicators. Gain insights into the importance of safeguarding PHI to protect patient privacy and learn about the severe consequences of HIPAA violations. Discover practical strategies for securely exchanging PHI within your healthcare organization, including assessing risks and implementing effective safeguards.
Fierce Healthcare
JUNE 23, 2024
Heyday Health launched three years ago to provide primary care to seniors by blending traditional house calls with 21st-century innovation via telehealth visits. | Heyday Health bills itself as a "virtual-forward, value-based care provider" designed to meet patients where they are, providing care in the comfort of their homes.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
JUNE 27, 2024
A review committee tasked to advise the Australian government on publicly funded services listed on the Medicare Benefits Schedule has released its official recommendations on implementing subsidised telehealth services in the country. This comes as many COVID-19-era telehealth items, including assessments for COVID-19 antiviral medication over the phone, are set to expire next month, July.
Healthcare Dive
JUNE 25, 2024
Pharmacy benefit managers have largely avoided the brunt of public blame for the deadly opioid crisis. Arkansas’ lawsuit brings the drug middlemen back to the forefront of the controversy.
Healthcare It News
JUNE 28, 2024
The HIMSS AI in Healthcare Forum is scheduled to take place September 5-6 in Boston. Learn more and register.
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Feeling overwhelmed by medical waste regulations? This comprehensive guide unravels the complexities of medical waste disposal, ensuring you stay compliant and prioritize safety. Inside you'll find: Clear categorization: Learn to precisely classify medical waste for proper handling and disposal. Labeling & Storage: Discover best practices for clear labeling and secure storage of medical waste.
Fierce Healthcare
JUNE 24, 2024
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is locking in its enforcement strategy to keep healthcare providers from blocking access to electronic health information. | Providers found to have committed information blocking will face financial repercussions tied to Medicare program participation as well as the public disclosure of the enforcement.
Digital Health News
JUNE 25, 2024
Mark Edwards, CISO at Digital Health and Care Wales has warned that cyber attacks on critical national infrastructure are likely to increase.
Healthcare Dive
JUNE 28, 2024
The court’s controversial decision raises the bar for healthcare regulators when they’re implementing laws with undefined terms — and opens the door for stakeholders in the industry to sue when they’re unhappy with an agency’s reading of statute.
Healthcare It News
JUNE 27, 2024
The HIMSS AI in Healthcare Forum is scheduled to take place September 5-6 in Boston. Learn more and register.
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Fierce Healthcare
JUNE 26, 2024
Medicare enrollees will pay less for 64 prescription drugs from July though the end of September because drug companies raised prices faster than the rate of inflation, the Centers for Medicare &am | Medicare enrollees will see lower prices this quarter for certain drugs treating cancer and genetic disorders under action unveiled by CMS.
Mobi Health News
JUNE 28, 2024
The company partners with employers and health plans, such as Medicaid and Medicare, to provide patients virtual access to registered dietitians.
Healthcare Dive
JUNE 24, 2024
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision Friday is a win for the upwards of 150 million people that receive health insurance through their employers. However, it paves the way for future lawsuits from opponents of the ACA.
Healthcare It News
JUNE 25, 2024
Dr. Nele Jessel, athenahealth's CMO and Dr. Andrew Mellin, Surescripts' VP and CMIO, said that real-time prescription benefit data has helped patients avoid sticker shock, save money and pick up 8% more scripts across athena's prescribers.
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In the fast-moving manufacturing sector, delivering mission-critical data insights to empower your end users or customers can be a challenge. Traditional BI tools can be cumbersome and difficult to integrate - but it doesn't have to be this way. Logi Symphony offers a powerful and user-friendly solution, allowing you to seamlessly embed self-service analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting directly into your applications.
Fierce Healthcare
JUNE 23, 2024
Artificial intelligence can play a key role in diabetes management programs by enabling more personalized health "nudges" for members, which drives higher engagement and better health outcomes, acc | Artificial intelligence can play a key role in diabetes management programs by enabling more personalized health "nudges" for members, which drives higher engagement and better health outcomes, according to new data released by Teladoc Health.
Digital Health News
JUNE 24, 2024
A leaked copy of the unpublished Phillips Ives Report, seen by Nursing Times, warns of a 'severe shortage' of digital nurses to support NHSE ambitions.
Healthcare Dive
JUNE 24, 2024
Discover how healthcare organizations can bolster cybersecurity, enhance patient care and protect employee privacy while reducing costs through virtual mobility to access ePHI from personal devices.
Healthcare It News
JUNE 26, 2024
The HIMSS AI in Healthcare Forum is scheduled to take place September 5-6 in Boston. Learn more and register.
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Explore the risks posed by non-compliant consumer apps like Instagram and WhatsApp in healthcare settings. Learn about potential HIPAA penalties and use a self-evaluation flowchart to determine your organization's need for HIPAA-compliant messaging. Discover straightforward steps to implement secure communication solutions efficiently, ensuring compliance and protecting patient data effectively.
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