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Raising the Bar in Medical Device Compliance with Dot Compliance 

Dot Compliance

Welcome to the realm of regulatory excellence! In the intricate landscape of medical device manufacturing, regulatory compliance is not just a checkbox—it’s a commitment to ensuring the highest quality and safety standards. At Dot Compliance, we understand the pivotal role of compliance, especially with the stringent requirements outlined in 21 CFR Part 820.

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Benefits of Risk Management in Healthcare

Compliancy Group

Healthcare, an industry that serves as a guardian of human health and well-being, faces countless challenges daily. The risks involved in providing quality care range from complex medical procedures to rapidly evolving technology. This is where risk management in healthcare plays a vital role, ensuring the safety and security of patients while enabling healthcare professionals to deliver effective treatment.

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Navigating the No Surprises Act Training for Healthcare Providers

American Medical Compliance

On December 27, 2020, the United States Congress adopted the No Surprises Act (NSA) as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, which has various provisions to assist in protecting customers against unexpected costs beginning January 1, 2022. The following course highlights the NSA and how it impacts healthcare. What you will learn: Situations where the No Surprises Act applies Specific requirements for compliance with the No Surprises Act Billing and payment processes under the No S

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Groundbreaking U.S. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Rule May Mean A Healthier New Year In 2025 and Beyond  

HIPAA & Health IT

Exactly 12 days before Christmas, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) gave the health industry a unique gift buried in a 900+ page rule adoption. The gift? The first comprehensive U.S. regulation delineating the responsible use and oversight of AI used in connection with health care decision-making.

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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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ESO and Arizona Cardiovascular Practice Disclose Breaches

The HIPAA Blog

ESO, CVC, HEC Disclose Data Breach: ESO, a healthcare software company serving hospitals, EMS entities, and governmental agencies, announced a ransomware-triggered data breach affecting 2.7 million individuals. Cardiovascular Consultants of Arizona also announced that it suffered a cyberattack that affected almost half a million patients.

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Biomarker legislation could improve patient access in 2024

Healthcare It News

Panel biomarker testing can unlock some of the mysteries of treating patients so that they experience fewer side effects, better quality of life, longer survival rates and potentially, lower costs. At least 22 states are opening up, or looking at how to open up access to it. This past week, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed Senate Bill 1196a/Assembly Bill 1673a into law directing all state-regulated health plans, including Medicaid, to cover comprehensive biomarker testing, clearing the path

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Successful RPM needs leading edge tech, thoughtful implementations

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

This flu season will see at least 26 million cases, 290,000 hospitalizations, and 19,000 deaths, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Pair that with a longstanding physician shortage and it could be a recipe for disaster in ERs and urgent care centers this winter. One way to alleviate the burden on healthcare workers and potentially improve the patient experience and outcomes is remote patient monitoring.

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Adverse events increased after hospitals acquired by private equity, study finds

Fierce Healthcare

A hospital’s acquisition by a private equity firm is linked to a rise in adverse events despite the pool of lower risk patients they tend to admit, according to a Medicare Part A claims analysis pu | Hospital-acquired adverse events among Medicare beneficiaries were 25% higher within the three years after a private equity acquisition compared to control hospitals, researchers found when reviewing millions of Part A claims.

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Does the ADA Protect People with Substance Use Disorder from Health Care Discrimination?

Bill of Health

By Hannah Rahim The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits health care organizations that provide services to the public from discriminating against persons with disabilities. Although substance use disorder can be a disability under the ADA, there are limitations in the scope and enforcement of these ADA protections. Further action is needed to prevent discrimination in health care services towards persons with substance use disorder.

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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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FirstHealth of the Carolinas solves access problem with Virtual Provider program

Healthcare It News

Access to providers is a challenge across healthcare. The industry faces severe provider shortages – exacerbated by a terrible burnout problem. This is not news. But finding successful solutions to access problems is. And that is what FirstHealth of the Carolinas has done, using telemedicine technology. Three components to the program The health system's Virtual Provider program has a few components to it.

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R1 RCM to Acquire Acclara

Healthcare IT Today

Acquisition of Providence’s Current Modular Services Business Accompanied by 10-Year Agreement to Provide Comprehensive Revenue Cycle Management Services R1 RCM Inc. (R1) , a leading provider of technology-driven solutions that transform the patient experience and financial performance of healthcare providers, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Acclara , a leading technology-driven revenue cycle management company, from Providence , one of the nation’

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Devoted Health closes out 2023 with $175M series E funding round

Fierce Healthcare

Tech-enabled Medicare Advantage startup Devoted Health is closing out 2023 with $175 million in fresh funding, marking one of the largest funding rounds of the year. | Tech-enabled Medicare Advantage startup Devoted Health is closing out 2023 with $175 million in fresh funding, marking one of the largest funding rounds of the year.

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Digital health leaders on the most noteworthy events of 2023

Mobi Health News

From the end of the Public Health Emergency to the launch of ChatGPT and the Apple Vision Pro, executives reflect on what stood out to them this year.

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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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HIMSSCast: Health span is a choice

Healthcare It News

There's no reason, if diseases are caught in their early stages, that most of us can't live until our 90s, according to the Deloitte report, "How employers can spark a movement to live longer. healthier lives.

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Ketryx Raises $14M in Series A Funding Led by Lightspeed Venture Partners

Healthcare IT Today

Investment Fuels Innovation to Ensure Patient Safety and Validate the Use of AI in Medical Devices Ketryx , provider of the first and only connected application lifecycle management software for the life sciences industry, today announced that it has raised $14 Million in Series A funding. The round was led by investor Lightspeed Venture Partners , with participation from existing investors including MIT’s E14 Fund and Ubiquity Ventures, bringing the total funding raised to date to over $18 Mill

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New York hospitals look to recover data stolen in cyberattack

Becker's Health IT

Carthage (N.Y.) Area Hospital and Ogdensburg, N.Y.-based Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center are taking legal action to recover patient data stolen in a September ransomware attack , local news outlet WWNY reported Dec. 28.

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Apple can sell its Apple Watches again after Appeals Court suspends order

Mobi Health News

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has temporarily stopped an import ban issued by the International Trade Commission prohibiting the sale of Apple Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2 in the U.S.

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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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Getting to patients in rural America and healthcare deserts via health IT

Healthcare It News

TimeDoc Health CEO Brian Esterly talks the rise in comorbidities complicating the delivery of care, key social determinants of health issues, healthcare deserts and how health IT can help caregivers aid all of these patients.

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LexisNexis Risk Solutions Takes Social Determinants of Health to New Heights

Healthcare IT Today

During the past decade, finally, health care is starting to deal in a structured, measurable manner with the life factors and environments that play the biggest role in their patients’ health. A recent offering from LexisNexis Risk Solutions promises to greatly expand access to this data, called social determinants of health (SDoH), for payers, clinicians, public health agencies, pharma companies, and other researchers.

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Missouri hospital grapples with cybersecurity disruption

Becker's Health IT

Liberty (Mo.) Hospital experienced a cybersecurity incident that forced them to take their computer network offline and transfer 15 patients to other facilities.

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Carrum Health, Florida Cancer Institute partner to expand breast cancer care

Mobi Health News

Employers aligned with Carrum can offer two years of treatment coverage to non-metastatic breast cancer patients via Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute.

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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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4 Ways to Boost the Patient Experience Using Digital Check-ins

HIT Consultant

Vijay Verma, VP of Product Strategy at TeleVox Finding a frustrated patient sitting in a waiting room has become familiar. Three and a half years after the pandemic’s start, the medical field is still feeling the ripple effects. Burnout and staffing shortages plague offices nationwide, causing tasks to pile up and the lack of prioritization for patient care.

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Resurgens Technology Partners Invests in Valant – An Industry Leader in Software Supporting the Behavioral Health Industry

Healthcare IT Today

Resurgens Technology Partners , a software-focused private equity firm, today announced its investment in Valant , a cloud-based EHR for behavioral health practices. Based in Seattle, Valant aims to make the world a mentally healthier place, providing technology to better connect behavioral health patients and providers whenever and however they need care.

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Massachusetts hospital IT systems, EHR affected by cyberattack

Becker's Health IT

Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport, Mass., took its computer system and EHR offline after identifying a cyberattack Dec. 24, according to The Daily News.

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Andreessen Horowitz on digital health funding in 2024 and AI regulation

Mobi Health News

Jay Rughani, investment partner at a16z, discusses 2023 events, predictions for digital health funding in 2024 and proper AI regulation to avoid stifling innovation.

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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.