Healthcare Dive
OCTOBER 10, 2022
Patient Rights Advocate concluded that some hospitals owned by Ascension and HCA Healthcare are omitting rates for medical services from files made public under new federal rules.
Healthcare It News
OCTOBER 14, 2022
A major ransomware attack at CommonSpirit Health has been disrupting medical operations across several states for nearly two weeks , leaving the Chicago-based health system scrambling to maintain patient care while it conducts a forensics investigation and works to bring its electronic health record systems back online. WHY IT MATTERS. After several days of cancellations and outage reports at CommonSpirit hospitals and medical facilities across several states, the country's biggest Catholic
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Bill of Health
OCTOBER 11, 2022
By Chloe Reichel and Valerie Gutmann Koch. Since the first days of the COVID-19 pandemic, employers, businesses, and other entities have anticipated litigation around tort claims associated with the novel coronavirus. Early in 2020, scholars here began to grapple with questions of tort liability relating to the pandemic response. However, nearly three years later, it appears that the warnings of a “ tidal wave ” of lawsuits were vastly overstated.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
OCTOBER 10, 2022
Montana has unique challenges in providing healthcare to its widely dispersed population of just over 1 million people. THE PROBLEM. Out of 56 counties in Montana, 55 are designated as Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs), limiting access to both urgent and routine medical visits. The cost of travel and long distances between healthcare providers and patients are commonly cited reasons for patients to delay or avoid medical care.
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!
Healthcare Dive
OCTOBER 11, 2022
Physician burnout has risen during the most recent phase of the pandemic, resulting in exacerbated retention challenges among healthcare workers, an MGMA survey and other recent reports have found.
Healthcare It News
OCTOBER 13, 2022
Microsoft this week unveiled new capabilities to help solve some common roadblocks to enhancing patient engagement and effective health team collaboration, and to help support healthcare organizations more easily leveraging their enterprise data warehousing to fuel clinical and operational analytics. WHY IT MATTERS. The new Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare tools have been designed to address provider burdens and facilitate proactive patient care, according to an October 12 Microsoft Health blog po
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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
OCTOBER 10, 2022
During the pandemic, organisations across private and public healthcare systems have been rethinking their care delivery models. This is one of the major trends Ronald L. Emerson, Global Healthcare Lead at Zoom, shared virtually in the keynote session, "The Rise of Digital First and Decentralized Healthcare," at the HIMSS22 APAC conference.
Healthcare Dive
OCTOBER 11, 2022
Together, the two plan to expand academic medicine across Southeast Louisiana. The deal will leave HCA with one remaining hospital in the state.
Healthcare It News
OCTOBER 11, 2022
The mobile and web application that digitally shares breast images sought a managed cloud services provider to operationalize compliance and ensure patients’ private health data remains safe and secure. WHY IT MATTERS. Without past, difficult-to-transfer breast imaging data, patients may experience additional radiation exposure and unnecessary tests — a void Send Mammogram was launched to fill.
Bill of Health
OCTOBER 13, 2022
By Mark A. Rothstein. Should an employer be held liable if an employee is infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus in the workplace and subsequently “takes it home” and infects a family member? The California Supreme Court will soon take up this question in Kuciemba v. Victory Woodworks. The take-home liability theory was developed in the 1990s to provide a remedy for family members exposed to asbestos fibers brought home on the clothing of an employee, which later resulted in severe illness or death.
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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
OCTOBER 11, 2022
The Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare of India has formally launched this week its national tele-mental health programme. WHAT IT'S ABOUT. Called Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States (Tele-MANAS), it will provide free, round-the-clock teleconsultation service for mental health concerns. It runs a network of 23 tele-mental health centres of excellence with the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) at its core and the International In
Healthcare Dive
OCTOBER 11, 2022
A Health Affairs research brief identified at least half of nonclinical health expenditures as excessive.
Healthcare It News
OCTOBER 13, 2022
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Bill of Health
OCTOBER 14, 2022
By Alison Bateman-House, Hayley M. Belli, and Sage Gustafson. This series is adapted from a webinar hosted by PRIM&R on August 5, 2021: IRB Review of Expanded Access Protocols t hat Collect Real World Data: Considerations and Guidance. Read Part 1 here. Part 2: Possible Value of “Real World Data” Collected from Expanded Access. Real world data (RWD) are data relating to patient health status and/or the delivery of health care such as medical bills/claims, electronic health records, and produ
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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
OCTOBER 13, 2022
Deepak Gaddipati is founder and chief technology officer at VirtuSense, an artificial intelligence company that aims to transform healthcare from reactive to proactive, alerting care teams of adverse events, such as falls, sepsis and heart attacks, before they occur. Gaddipati invented the first commercial full-body, automated, AI-powered scanning system, which is widely deployed across most U.S. airports.
Healthcare Dive
OCTOBER 10, 2022
Just over half of plans received four stars or more for 2023, a sharp decrease from 68% last year.
Healthcare It News
OCTOBER 11, 2022
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Mobi Health News
OCTOBER 13, 2022
According to the report, higher family incomes, more education, race and Hispanic origin were factors related to increased telemedicine use.
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
OCTOBER 11, 2022
SA Health has started rolling out its virtual care programme to over 120 residential care facilities in the state. This follows a trial in 11 aged care homes operated by Eldercare since early last year. In partnership with SA Ambulance Service, regional hospitals and aged care facilities, the SA Virtual Care Service (SAVCS) provides an individualised assessment service via video link for urgent patients on scene with responders.
Healthcare Dive
OCTOBER 10, 2022
A closer look at the nuances of monitoring licenses and multi-state medical license compacts.
Healthcare It News
OCTOBER 10, 2022
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Mobi Health News
OCTOBER 14, 2022
David Rosen, a partner and public policy lawyer at Foley & Lardner, discusses the agency's recently wrapped Software Precertification (Pre-Cert) Pilot Program and what it means for the future of digital health regulation.
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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
OCTOBER 13, 2022
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Healthcare Dive
OCTOBER 10, 2022
Effective Oct. 17, Amar Desai will lead the new CVS unit, and will work to link CVS’ portfolio to develop payer-agnostic products and services.
Healthcare It News
OCTOBER 10, 2022
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Healthcare IT Today
OCTOBER 11, 2022
Two topics were top of mind for attendees at MGMA’s 2022 Medical Practice Excellence: Leaders Conference (#MPE22) – workforce challenges and revenue pressure. Sessions dealing with either topic were jammed packed and exhibitors that focus in either of these two areas were consistently busy. The consensus at #MPE22 was that there were no short-term solutions and that revenue both revenue and workforce challenges would continue deep into 2023.
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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
OCTOBER 12, 2022
The company said the sale of Meritage Medical Network will allow it to focus on its digital-first, value-based care contracts.
Healthcare Dive
OCTOBER 14, 2022
Payers can use the data to gain insights regarding the rates hospitals have negotiated with other payers, which potentially can be used during contract negotiations, BRG analysts argue.
HIPAA Journal
OCTOBER 12, 2022
Ransomware attacks continue to plague the healthcare industry. The attacks disrupt operations due to essential IT systems being taken offline, the lack of access to electronic health records causes patient safety issues, and it is common for emergency patients to be redirected to other facilities immediately after attacks and for appointments to be postponed.
Healthcare IT Today
OCTOBER 13, 2022
Have you ever scrolled through Netflix for something to watch, only to get overwhelmed by the sheer amount of tv shows and movies they have available? So you get stuck scrolling through option after option for way too long until you give up and just re-watch the same show/movie again? Chronic Illnesses, such as diabetes, can have the same effect. So much of your health and well being with diabetes depends on the actions and decisions that you make.
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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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