Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Health systems that embrace artificial intelligence tools can not only improve radiology operations and quality but patient follow-up as well, which can result in greater staff efficiencies, higher patient completion rates and better access and outcomes for patients. A collaboration between East Alabama Medical Center, Inflo Health and the American College of Radiology Learning Network began using machine language models and advanced natural language processions to extract data from radiology re

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Bill of Health

OCTOBER 21, 2024

by Zain Khalid October 10th marked the first anniversary of California’s Senate Bill 43 (SB 43), a major revision of the landmark Lanterman-Petris-Short Act of 1967, a de-institutionalization era law designed to “end the inappropriate, indefinite, and involuntary commitment of persons with mental health disorders.” The law loosened eligibility standards for civil commitment by expanding the existing “grave disability” criterion, making it easier to detain and hospitalize persons with mental illn

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Becker's Health IT

OCTOBER 24, 2024

"100 million individuals impacted by ransomware attack on UnitedHealth Group subsidiary Change Healthcare, leading to financial disruptions for hospitals and me

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Healthcare Dive

OCTOBER 21, 2024

UnitedHealth, CVS and Humana used technology to increase MA prior authorization denials for post-acute services, boosting profits, according to a report from a Senate subcommittee.

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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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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Approximately 6.7 million Americans over the age of 20 currently live with heart failure, with this number projected to rise to 8.5 million by 2030. The lifetime risk of developing heart failure has increased to 24%​. Despite advances in treatment, heart failure remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. Heart failure-related hospitalizations and deaths have been on the rise, reversing earlier improvements​.

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MRO Compliance

OCTOBER 22, 2024

NORRISTOWN, Pa. – October 22, 2024 – MRO Corp. (MRO), the leading clinical data exchange company in healthcare, is pleased to join the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) Foundation as a Premier partner. CHIME Foundation partnership will enable MRO to actively collaborate with major hospital chief information officers (CIOs) to implement programs that advance the healthcare technology industry.

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Healthcare Dive

OCTOBER 25, 2024

MultiPlan, which denies the allegations, has been sued dozens of times over concerns the company is conspiring with health insurers to underpay doctors for out-of-network care.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Suki this week announced new plans to partner with Zoom Video Communications for artificial intelligence-enabled telehealth. WHY IT MATTERS The companies say Zoom will use Suki’s AI engine, Suki Platform, to generate clinical notes and will integrate other automation tools to boost provider experience and patient care. Suki's technology will help power ambient clinical documentation during Zoom telehealth visits and in-person visits.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Ty Greenhalgh, Principal of Healthcare at Claroty In light of the recent Supreme Court decision overturning the Chevron deference, the regulatory landscape, especially concerning cybersecurity in healthcare, faces significant changes. The ruling in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, which reversed the 1984 Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council precedent, alters how federal agencies can interpret and implement laws.

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Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Dyania Health is using artificial intelligence to automate manual patient chart review, boosting providers' ability to comb through medical records and speeding up medical research. | Dyania Health is using artificial intelligence to automate manual patient chart review, boosting providers' ability to comb through medical records and speeding up medical research.

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Healthcare Dive

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Executives from Amazon, Walgreens, Blue Shield of California and PhRMA weighed in on how to fix the much-scrutinized pharmacy benefit manager model during HLTH 2024.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Whakarongorau Aotearoa (New Zealand Telehealth Services) is transferring to a new cloud host by the end of the year. It was announced that the government service will be an anchor tenant of IT giant Microsoft's upcoming hyper-scale cloud in New Zealand. Whakarongorau has been delivering free, government-funded, and round-the-clock national telehealth services across seven digital channels since 2015.

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Mobi Health News

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The Agency says AI can transform multiple aspects of healthcare, but it is difficult to fully oversee and regulate the technology without the assistance of all involved sectors.

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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

Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 25, 2024

UnitedHealth Group has officially disclosed that 100 million people were affected by the massive cyberattack on Change Healthcare earlier this year. | UnitedHealth Group has officially disclosed that 100 million people were affected by the massive cyberattack on Change Healthcare earlier this year.

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Healthcare Dive

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The presidential election, loss of higher federal funding, inflationary pressures and other challenges are leaving state regulators uncertain about Medicaid’s “new normal.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 22, 2024

A new partnership with Amazone One Medical, which offers hybrid virtual and in-person primary care, aims to expand access to high-quality coordinated care in Northeast Ohio, Cleveland Clinic said in an announcement Monday. WHY IT MATTERS Patient access to essential health services is behind the collaboration, according to Dr. Tom Mihaljevic, Cleveland Clinic's chief executive officer and president, with the new practices to offer same and next-day appointments, an onsite lab and virtual care

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The following is a guest article by Lee Jones, Chief Product Officer at Gozio Health A 2024 McKinsey & Company survey found nearly 90% of health system executives —representing both technical roles (CIOs, CTOs) and nontechnical roles (CEOs, CFOs)—ranked digital and AI transformation as a high priority. Yet 75% of respondents believe that their organizations aren’t dedicating enough planning or resources to deliver on the promise of digital transformation.

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Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 24, 2024

MultiPlan destroys market competition and engages in price-fixing with major insurers, a lawsuit from the American Medical Association (AMA) and the Illinois State Medical Society alleges.

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Healthcare Dive

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The Better Medicare Alliance is warning of disruptions to care for America’s seniors, though MA premiums and major benefits are essentially unchanged next year.

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HealthIT Answers

OCTOBER 22, 2024

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Throughout the month we will be asking our experts to help us navigate cybersecurity in healthcare. This week we take on the rise of ransomware attacks and how do we fight back? The post Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Ransomware Attacks appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Chu Canh Chieu, Director of Global Healthcare Center, FPT Software One of the silver linings of the COVID-19 pandemic was the rise of telemedicine. The constraints imposed by the pandemic sparked a lasting trend of patients willing and able to seek healthcare solutions virtually. Since the pandemic, the rise of AI and its integration with telemedicine and digital health has seen significant investment growth, leading to enhanced patient care and reduced operation costs for healthcare providers a

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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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Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Amazon One Medical, working with the online retail company's technology teams, developed artificial intelligence tools for its clinicians to help them save time. | Amazon One Medical, working with the online retail company's technology teams, developed artificial intelligence tools for its clinicians to help them save time.

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Healthcare Dive

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Centene is emulating other insurers unhappy with how regulators handled quality ratings for 2025. The flurry of complaints is “symptomatic of what appear to be systemic issues” with CMS calculations, Centene said.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Collaboration and a shared vision in improving patient care are key factors for success, shares Bumrungrad International Hospital Chief Administrative Officer Dr Korpong Rookkapan.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 24, 2024

American Heart Association Ventures Invests in MDisrupt Lisa Suennen , Managing Partner of American Heart Association Ventures and Longtime Healthcare Veteran, Joins the MDisrupt Board MDisrupt’s Marketplace will be Made Available to Thousands of the American Heart Association’s Professional Members The American Heart Association and MDisrupt Collaborate to Expand the AI-Powered Health Expert Marketplace MDisrupt , the premier expert marketplace for the health tech and life sciences

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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.