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CMS proposed payment rule includes major updates for ACOs

Healthcare Dive

Changes to the Medicare Shared Savings Program would give some accountable care organizations more time to ramp up to performance-based risk and updated quality reporting.

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Bridging the gap between paper workflows and automated information delivery

Healthcare It News

Sponsor: Concord Technologies Primary topic: Interoperability Topic: Interoperability Patient Engagement Privacy & Security Resource Central: White Papers External url: [link] Thumbnail: Body: Enterprise Taxonomy: Short Headline: Bridging the gap between paper workflows and automated information delivery Region Tag: Global Edition Node settings: Exclude from Accelerate RSS feed

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St. Luke's University Health proves telehealth is as good as in-person care

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

St. Luke's University Health Network realized it needed technology that could help expand care across its 14 hospitals throughout Eastern Pennsylvania and Western New Jersey spanning both urban and rural areas. THE PROBLEM. The organization was looking for a way to not only expand network coverage but also to reduce time to consult. It also wanted to expand access to care whenever patients needed it, which St.

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Compliance with new patient right of access rule: Five things to know

MRO Compliance

Compliance with new patient right of access rule: Five things to know. July 1, 2022. Compliance Today. Disruption is the new normal. As a global civilization dealing with a worldwide pandemic, we’ve adapted to shifting guidelines, researched dubious news proclamations, and discovered a newfound appreciation for the routine. These three skills converge to support compliance professionals as they monitor HIPAA Right of Access Rule guidelines, research new enforcement actions, and hold steadfast to

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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.

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Healing within the healthcare community starts with empathy

Healthcare Dive

The U.S. healthcare system can’t take much more employee turnover without compromising care. Overwhelmed and overworked, many healthcare workers don’t feel safe and supported, Qualtrics’ CMO argues.

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HIMSSCast: ATA CEO says telehealth future is hybrid, outlines policy priorities and challenges

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Ann Mond Johnson is one of the top telehealth experts in the country. As CEO of the American Telemedicine Association, her work covers every aspect of this technological delivery of healthcare that has gone mainstream because of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this informative podcast, Johnson talks about the hybrid model that may be the future of telehealth, what will be necessary to establish telehealth as a permanent modality in care delivery, current telehealth policy priorities and challenges, an

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Feds Warn of Threat of Maui Ransomware Attacks By North Korean State-Sponsored Hackers

HIPAA Journal

A joint security alert has been issued to the healthcare and public health sector by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the Department of the Treasury warning about the threat of Maui ransomware attacks. Since May 2021, North Korean state-sponsored cyber actors have been targeting organizations in the U.S. healthcare and public health sector and have been encrypting servers that support electronic medical record systems and dia

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Healthcare industry notches major June job gains

Healthcare Dive

The sector added about 57,000 jobs in June, compared to about 15,000 in May, according to preliminary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Ambulatory services and hospitals saw the largest gains.

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The continued & evolving role of digital fax in health data exchange

Healthcare It News

Sponsor: Concord Technologies Primary topic: Interoperability Topic: Interoperability Patient Engagement Privacy & Security Resource Central: White Papers External url: [link] Thumbnail: Body: Enterprise Taxonomy: Short Headline: The continued & evolving role of digital fax in health data exchange Region Tag: Global Edition Node settings: Exclude from Accelerate RSS feed

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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Implementing Digital Strategies Helps Re-define the Healthcare Industry

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Linda Comp-Noto, Division President, Healthcare Enterprise Operations at Teleperformance. Digital transformation continues to dominate the headlines. Digitizing content helps companies across almost every industry increase efficiency, improve workflow, reduce costs, and raise productivity. For the healthcare industry – an industry that is conservative by nature – undergoing a transformation presents an opportunity to implement digital strategies across the boa

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657 Healthcare Providers Affected by Ransomware Attack on Professional Finance Company

HIPAA Journal

A major data breach has been reported by the Greeley, CO-based accounts receivable management company, Professional Finance Company Inc. (PFC) which is believed to have affected 657 of its healthcare provider clients. According to the PFC website, the company is one of the nation’s leading debt recovery agencies, and its client list includes many healthcare providers, retailers, financial organizations, and government agencies.

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CMS finds 'troubling' implicit bias in 3 payment models

Healthcare Dive

CMMI has taken initial actions to address existing bias, and has started developing a guide to screen and mitigate bias in existing and future models, according to a new article in Health Affairs.

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Personalizing health education and outreach by using data

Healthcare It News

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From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven

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At CommonSpirit Health, telebehavioral care decreases length of stay, cuts costs

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Timely access to mental healthcare, especially in rural areas, has long been a concern. There is not only a scarcity of providers as fewer people are going into the profession, but emergency departments in rural areas have limited expertise and experience in treating mental illness. THE PROBLEM. With the Joint Commission's recommendation that patient boarding times not exceed four hours in the interest of patient safety and quality of care, CommonSpirit Health, the nation's second larges

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FBI, CISA, & FinCEN Sound Alarm About MedusaLocker Ransomware

HIPAA Journal

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Department of the Treasury, and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) have issued a joint cybersecurity advisory about MedusaLocker ransomware. The MedusaLocker threat group appears to operate as a ransomware-as-a-service operation, where affiliates are recruited to conduct the attacks for between 55 and 60% of any ransom payments they generate.

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Marketplace insurers denied 18% of in-network claims in 2020, data shows

Healthcare Dive

Of 230.9 million in-network claims reported, 42.3 million claims were denied, according to a Kaiser Family Foundation analysis of CMS data.

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What's next for patient-centered care?

Healthcare It News

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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Rise of remote patient monitoring reveals the true value of telehealth

Mobi Health News

Telehealth was vital to the pandemic response, with much of the enabling technology already in place. Its role in maintaining care and monitoring patient health at a time of shielding, social distancing and remote working anticipated wider benefits.

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The Hospital Room of the Future

Healthcare IT Today

We’ve been talking about the “hospital room of the future” for a while now. I guess it’s safe to say the future is here in many regards. However, when I recently sat down with Jeff Fallon, Chairman and CEO at eVideon he was more excited about the industry than he’s ever been before. In fact, he talks about how things are different today than they have been in the past (Partial Spoiler Alert: One example is the EHR data is there to trigger actions).

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Feds brokered record $5B in healthcare fraud cases last year

Healthcare Dive

Cases ranged from improper psychiatric treatment to providing false Medicare claims and illegal kickback schemes.

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Data Breaches Reported by University Pediatric Dentistry, OrthoNebraska, Michigan Avenue Immediate Care

HIPAA Journal

University Pediatric Dentistry in Buffalo, NY, has started notifying 6,843 patients that some of their protected health information has been exposed in an email security incident. The email system was immediately secured when the breach was detected with the forensic investigation confirming that two email accounts had been accessed by an unauthorized third party between January 12, 2022, and January 19, 2022.

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Real-Life Examples of HIPAA Violations and How to Avoid Them

Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer

Download our 30-minute webinar where we delve into real-life examples of HIPAA violations and preventative measures every organization should know! You will learn: The critical factors that lead to HIPAA violations and how to identify them. Three compelling real-life cases of organizations that faced severe HIPAA penalties. Proven strategies to safeguard YOUR organization against HIPAA violations.

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LiveMetric receives FDA 510(k) for watch-like blood pressure monitor

Mobi Health News

The cuffless device uses a sensor array over the radial artery to produce a pressure waveform that's used to determine systolic and diastolic blood pressure.

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Direct Primary Care Engages Physicians as Much as Patients

Healthcare IT Today

Since the arrival of COVID-19 it is rare to hear physicians talk about their work with excitement and enthusiasm. Yet, that is exactly what happens when you sit down for a discussion about Direct Primary Care (DPC). This new model of care is engaging physicians as much as the patients they serve. The only question is whether this enthusiasm will continue to spread.

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To aid rural hospitals, CMS proposes rule for new provider type

Healthcare Dive

The rural emergency hospital designation is expected to help prevent facility closures and maintain access to crucial healthcare services.

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Child and Teen Firearm Mortality in the U.S. and Peer Countries

KFF

Firearms recently became the number one cause of death for children in the United States, surpassing motor vehicle deaths and those caused by other injuries. This brief examines how gun violence and other types of firearm deaths among children and teens in the United States compare to rates in other large and wealthy countries.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.