MedTrainer
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Wait, really? Should healthcare compliance teams really use ChatGPT or other generative AI tools? Sure — with caution. AI cannot replace a compliance expert in a healthcare organization. It’s not a magic bullet. It’s not a substitute for human knowledge, experience, or passion for compliance. But, when used carefully, it can help time-pressed compliance professionals do their jobs faster and better.
Healthicity
DECEMBER 14, 2023
In the fast-paced world of healthcare compliance, taking a moment to assess and reassess is crucial, and the 2023 Annual Compliance Checkup Report is here to guide you through the intricacies of the evolving landscape.
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Compliancy Group
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Healthcare compliance can be complicated when you factor in all the various regulatory compliance laws that apply to your business. The good thing is, that using guidance from the Office of Inspector General (OIG) as your compliance plan template can make it easier, while ensuring the effectiveness of your healthcare compliance plan. What is a Compliance Plan in Healthcare?
HealthIT Answers
DECEMBER 13, 2023
By Jocelyn Keegan - Healthcare technology policy, especially rules impacting payers, are coming at us at a fast and furious pace coupled with new enforcement teeth. Executives and leaders in payer organizations face a pivotal decision — Do they simply fulfill regulatory compliance requirements, or do they. The post Navigating Regulatory Compliance and Innovation in Payer Technology appeared first on Health IT Answers.
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!
Healthicity
DECEMBER 12, 2023
The OIG recently released new compliance program guidance – and it’s a doozy - a 90-page doozy. Watch this webinar for a rundown of what you need to know.
Healthcare Dive
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Hospitals have lobbied against the site-neutral payment policies included in the bipartisan legislation.
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Bill of Health
DECEMBER 13, 2023
By Barbara Pfeffer Billauer Approaches to resolving scientific evidentiary issues continue to diverge throughout the country. [1] A prominent recent example includes the rejection of the medical diagnosis of Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) to reflect disparate views in the scientific, medical, and legal communities. Under guise of making a scientific evidentiary ruling, a New Jersey court has just dismembered the medical diagnosis of SBS, with the judge disavowing the condition’s validity.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Telemedicine took a huge leap forward during the pandemic as more providers and patients embraced remote delivery of healthcare services. Today, artificial intelligence-powered telemedicine tools that remotely diagnose patients and route them to the proper care setting have begun popping up; they are designed to increase access to healthcare services and assist providers in making informed decisions, ensuring timely and appropriate care.
Healthcare Dive
DECEMBER 13, 2023
It's the latest insurer to face a suit over its use of algorithms when appraising claims.
Healthcare It News
DECEMBER 14, 2023
SAN DIEGO – As the HIMSS AI in Healthcare Forum kicked off on Thursday morning, Rob Havasy, senior director of informatics strategy at HIMSS, offered some introductory remarks that looked back on a busy decade-plus of health IT innovation. "I've seen a lot of technologies come and go," said Havasy. But with artificial intelligence, he said, especially in the year-plus since ChatGPT captured the attention of the general public in a big way, "this time feels a bit differen
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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.
Electronic Health Reporter
DECEMBER 14, 2023
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. In the throes of an ever-intensifying cybersecurity crisis, the healthcare sector is under siege, grappling with the fallout from a wave of ransomware attacks. Among the prominent victims are Ardent Health Services and Norton Healthcare, […] The article Escalating Cybersecurity Crisis Grips Healthcare Sector: Ransomware Attacks Surge Across Industry Leaders appeared first on electronichealth
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
DECEMBER 14, 2023
South Korea expands telemedicine pilot Starting 15 December, the South Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare will be introducing additional measures to its national telemedicine pilot. According to a media statement, the programme is now allowing the conduct of telemedicine services at night and on holidays. Patients who have had face-to-face treatment within the past six months from a clinic can now also access telemedicine.
Healthcare Dive
DECEMBER 15, 2023
The voluntary commitment from 28 healthcare organizations comes as interest in artificial intelligence in the sector continues to grow.
Healthcare It News
DECEMBER 15, 2023
In 2024, healthcare and health IT will feel the continued erosion of traditional care paradigms, be impacted by a retail shift from exuberant expansion to the long game of execution, and will finally, at long last, witness the death of the fax machine. This is the outlook for next year offered by Laura Kreofsky, digital transformation program director at Cascadia Health, a community health provider in Oregon, and executive advisor at Pivot Point Consulting, a health IT consultancy where she has
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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.
Bill of Health
DECEMBER 12, 2023
By Tara Davis and Nicola Soekoe In January 2021, the Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO) observed that the world was on the brink of a “catastrophic moral failure” if wealthier nations did not ensure the equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines. Global health activists and civil society organizations who worked transnationally to curtail what came to be referred to as “vaccine apartheid” faced a pharmaceutical industry that globally relied on secrecy, capital-f
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Approximately 11.7 million U.S. households do not have in-home internet access and approximately 5.5 million households do not have a computer, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That's just the beginning of a deep digital divide in this country. One big question in healthcare when it comes to the digital divide: How can people in these households get access to telemedicine ?
Healthcare Dive
DECEMBER 13, 2023
MedLM, which currently includes two models, has been tested by HCA and Accenture.
Healthcare It News
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center patients are receiving extortion emails stemming from a reported data breach that occurred late last month. WHY IT MATTERS Nick Quinlan, a Fred Hutch patient, was asked to pay 50 bitcoin to prevent his data from being leaked, according to the NBC15 Seattle report. "They had the chance to protect your data, but they refused to make a deal," the attackers said, according to a screenshot of an email Quinlan received on December 6.
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.
Fierce Healthcare
DECEMBER 14, 2023
A new price comparison study finds over 50% higher facility fees for commercially insured colonoscopies performed in hospitals rather than ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), suggesting that “money | The analysis of commercial payers' price transparency data shows that “money has apparently been left on the table” for employers and consumers, the study's senior author says.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Dr. Nele Jessel, chief medical officer of athenahealth, says bringing telehealth and other tools into the primary care setting destigmatizes mental health conditions and increases treatment.
Healthcare Dive
DECEMBER 15, 2023
A new letter urges payers to put in place special payment arrangements with pharmacies before a new policy kicks in that could reduce how much pharmacies are paid upfront.
Healthcare It News
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Effective patient engagement strategies – using multi-modal approaches including images, video animation, phone call, etc. – are critical to building a more effective clinical decision support plan. Providers can develop better care paths using this valuable information – not just from the key data patients can bring to the equation but by fostering a more robust and trusting relationship between care teams and patients.
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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.
Mobi Health News
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Digital health stakeholders said that AI will be used next year to help ease administrative tasks for providers, improve clinical trial participation and increase transparency in healthcare.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
DECEMBER 13, 2023
The company's portable, battery-operated and Bluetooth-connected device with RPM capabilities enables patients to complete respiratory treatments from anywhere.
Healthcare Dive
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Five Qualified Health Information Networks, or QHINs, completed the onboarding process and are ready for data exchange, with more companies in the pipeline.
Healthcare It News
DECEMBER 11, 2023
We need to focus on interoperability standards and engage patients in data governance, so we can improve care with a 360-degree view of the patient, according to Simon Rost, CMO of GE Healthcare.
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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.
Fierce Healthcare
DECEMBER 11, 2023
The Lower Costs, More Transparency Act, which advances policies to force pharmacy benefit managers and hospitals to meet price transparency standards, passed on the House floor Monday by a vote of | Members on both sides of the aisle are celebrating successful efforts to codify price transparency requirements and establish site-neutral payments in the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act passed by the House of Representatives on Monday.
Digital Health News
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Results from the Digital Maturity Assessment have shown that only 10-30% of the 90% of NHS trusts with an electronic patient record have key functionality.
Healthcare Dive
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Cigna and Humana are abandoning merger discussions less than two weeks after news of the potential deal dropped, following a less-than-positive market reaction.
Healthcare It News
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center patients are receiving extortion emails stemming from a reported data breach that occurred late last month. WHY IT MATTERS Nick Quinlan, a Fred Hutch patient, was asked to pay 50 bitcoin to prevent his data from being leaked, according to the NBC15 Seattle report. "They had the chance to protect your data, but they refused to make a deal," the attackers said, according to a screenshot of an email Quinlan received on December 6.
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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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