Sat.Nov 19, 2022 - Fri.Nov 25, 2022

article thumbnail

Will healthcare look different in 2023?

Healthcare Dive

How is healthcare is changing for providers as we enter 2023, and what can we do to prepare?

310
310
article thumbnail

The ‘Res Nullius’ Construction of Human Genomic Data

Bill of Health

By Donrich Thaldar. No one domain of the law holds exclusive sway over human genomic data. Instead, genomic data have a multidimensional legal nature , meaning that multiple legal domains — including property law, privacy law, contract law, and intellectual property law — are all applicable. This opens the door for different persons to have rights originating in different legal domains with respect to the same genomic data.

331
331
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Digital Solutions Key To Enhanced Population Health Strategies and Improved Care

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Keith Algozzine, PA-C, CEO, UCM Digital Health An essential part of being a healthcare provider, in any capacity, is understanding population health management. This discipline offers a window into the health of a selected […]. The article Digital Solutions Key To Enhanced Population Health Strategies and Improved Care appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

185
185
article thumbnail

It Ain’t Over Till It’s Over…but It’s Never Over — Emerging and Reemerging Infectious Diseases

NEJM

As he prepares to step down from the NIAID after 54 years, Dr. Anthony Fauci reflects on the evolution of his field and cautions that emerging infectious diseases are truly a perpetual challenge.

145
145
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

State AGs urge Apple to protect consumers’ reproductive health data

Healthcare Dive

Apps holding sensitive health data should be required to delete nonessential information and clearly inform consumers what information they share with parties such as law enforcement, the 10 state attorneys general said.

287
287

More Trending

article thumbnail

Five Practical Tips for Attracting and Onboarding Healthcare Personnel

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Guilherme Macagnan, CEO, AMX Healthcare If we could go back in time three years and take a look around, it would be easy to point out all of the circumstances that have shifted, grown […]. The article Five Practical Tips for Attracting and Onboarding Healthcare Personnel appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

184
184
article thumbnail

CIO Podcast – Episode 44: Social Determinants of Health with Dr. Jennifer Goldman, DO

Healthcare IT Today

For the 44th episode of the CIO podcast hosted by Healthcare IT Today, we sat down with Dr. Jennifer Goldman, DO, Chief of Primary Care at Memorial Healthcare System. In this episode we’re discussing Dr. Goldman’s work in Social Determinants of Health (SDoH). First we dive into what she’s done to integrate SDoH data into the EMR and how she’s kept people from over looking it.

145
145
article thumbnail

How digital and information officers are shaking up health systems

Healthcare Dive

Healthcare Dive caught up with Providence’s Sara Vaezy and Intermountain’s Craig Richardville just months into their tenure to discuss the challenges and opportunities ahead as patients have come to expect more digital access.

276
276
article thumbnail

HPH Sector Warned About Lorenz Ransomware Group

HIPAA Journal

The healthcare and public health sector (HPH) has been warned about the threat of ransomware attacks by the Lorenz threat group, which has conducted several attacks in the United States over the past two years, with no sign that attacks are slowing. Lorenz ransomware is human-operated and is deployed after the threat actors have gained access to networks and have exfiltrated data.

article thumbnail

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?

article thumbnail

2022-2023 PCORI Fee Released

Compliance Now

By: Megan Diehl , Manager, Compliance Consulting, MZQ Consulting. The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fee established by the Affordable Care Act helps fund research to evaluate and compare health outcomes, clinical effectiveness, risks, and benefits of medical treatment and services. The fee is currently in place through 2029. In Notice 2022-59 , the IRS announced that the PCORI fee for plan years ending between October 1, 2022 and September 30, 2023 is $3.00.

article thumbnail

MDaudit Strengthens Its Position In the Revenue Integrity Market

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. MDaudit is strengthening its commitment to revenue integrity with several changes that build upon its presence in the revenue cycle management (RCM) market. Among the changes made by the healthcare technology company, which harnesses the […]. The article MDaudit Strengthens Its Position In the Revenue Integrity Market appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

103
103
article thumbnail

UnitedHealth-Change deal approval faces appeal from DOJ, states

Healthcare Dive

Antitrust experts said it’s surprising regulators took this long to file an appeal, while UnitedHealth slammed the move as “entirely without merit.

303
303
article thumbnail

Ransomware Attack on Puerto Rico Hospital Affects Almost 1.2 Million Patients

HIPAA Journal

Doctors’ Center Hospital in Puerto Rico has recently notified the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) that it has experienced a hacking/IT incident in which the protected health information of 1,195,220 patients has potentially been compromised. As of November 23, 2022, there is no notification on the hospital’s website so details of the nature of the attack have yet to be made public by Doctors’ Center Hospital, with all current indicators suggesti

article thumbnail

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

article thumbnail

2022-2023 PCORI Fee Released

Compliance Now

By: Megan Diehl , Manager, Compliance Consulting, MZQ Consulting. The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fee established by the Affordable Care Act helps fund research to evaluate and compare health outcomes, clinical effectiveness, risks, and benefits of medical treatment and services. The fee is currently in place through 2029. In Notice 2022-59 , the IRS announced that the PCORI fee for plan years ending between October 1, 2022 and September 30, 2023 is $3.00.

article thumbnail

HIPAA-Compliant Uses of SMS Messaging

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Shannon Flynn is a freelance blogger who covers education technologies, cybersecurity and IoT topics. You can follow Shannon on Muck Rack or Medium to read more of her articles. HIPAA-compliant uses of SMS messaging may not be as common as […]. The article HIPAA-Compliant Uses of SMS Messaging appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

HIPAA 103
article thumbnail

MetroHealth fires CEO Akram Boutros over almost $2M in unreported bonuses

Healthcare Dive

Boutros has denied all allegations of embezzlement. His lawyer said his firing was “the latest of a series of retaliatory acts” against Boutros after he raised concerns over the “unauthorized hiring of the new CEO.

263
263
article thumbnail

October 2022 Healthcare Data Breach Report

HIPAA Journal

October was the worst month of the year to date for healthcare data breaches, with 71 breaches reported and more than 6 million records breached. The first half of the year was looking like 2022 would see a reduction in healthcare data breaches; however, that is looking increasingly unlikely. In 2021, 714 data breaches of 500 or more records were reported to the HHS’ Office for Civil Rights. 594 data breaches were reported between January 1 and October 31, and with an average of 60 data breaches

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

A Look at Patient Experience, A New Infection Control Feature, and RPM 2.0 at the CHIME Fall Forum

Healthcare IT Today

At the CHIME Fall Forum conference, we had a chance to sit down with a number of great health IT vendors to learn more about what they’re doing in health IT, what they’d heard at the show, and a new product announcement. Check out these short video interviews to learn more. First up is Sarah Brandt, Associate Principal at Divurgent , who shared with us what she was hearing about patient experience at the conference.

article thumbnail

Why Consider RLE Surgery To Restore Your Vision

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Vision deterioration is among the common implications of aging, though young people may also experience eyesight problems. Thankfully, innovative corrective procedures have made these problems easy to resolve. While LASIK is a popular option, refractive […].

103
103
article thumbnail

Providence closes 27 retail clinics in Southern California

Healthcare Dive

The healthcare system said the clinics were losing money as they attracted fewer patients. Labor shortages, inflation and an increasingly competitive retail health industry are also to blame.

276
276
article thumbnail

877,500 Individuals Affected by Ransomware Attack on Prosthetics & Orthotics Provider

HIPAA Journal

The Rochester Hills, MI-based prosthetics, orthotics, and accessibility solution provider, Wright & Filippis, has recently announced that it was the victim of a ransomware attack on its network. The attack occurred between January 26 and January 28, 2022, and while the attack was detected by the firm’s endpoint security solution shortly after the ransomware was executed, it was not possible to prevent the encryption of certain files on its network.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Google rolls out search features that aim to make it easier to sign up for Medicaid, Medicare

Fierce Healthcare

Google rolls out search features that aim to make it easier to sign up for Medicaid, Medicare. pminemyer. Wed, 11/23/2022 - 11:12.

Medicaid 126
article thumbnail

How Can AI Help Therapists Better Serve Their Patients?

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. The healthcare industry has always been a tough nut to crack. With a large number of patients, each with their own set of symptoms, conditions, and complications, it’s no surprise that doctors and therapists are […]. The article How Can AI Help Therapists Better Serve Their Patients?

Doctors 103
article thumbnail

Mayo Clinic income slumps as expenses climb in Q3

Healthcare Dive

Expenses outpaced revenue growth as the Minnesota-based health system became the latest provider to report a recent drop in operating income.

303
303
article thumbnail

Privacy Risks Identified in Websites Used to Deliver Opioid Addiction Treatment and Recovery Services

HIPAA Journal

An alarming number of websites used to deliver opioid addiction treatment and recovery services contain data sharing and privacy risks, according to a new report from the Opioid Policy Institute (OPI) and Legal Action Center (LAC). Addiction treatment and recovery services are increasingly delivered online and via mobile apps, with the websites handling multiple functions.

HIPAA 106
article thumbnail

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.