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NOVEMBER 5, 2024
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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
As the aging population continues to grow – projected to be more than 20% of the U.S. by 2030 – remote patient monitoring is becoming an increasingly important healthcare option. A recent industry report shows more than 60 million people in the U.S. will have used remote patient monitoring in 2024. RPM is one of the ways the Internet of Things and connectivity technologies make health tech more accessible for patients and providers.
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Fierce Healthcare
NOVEMBER 2, 2024
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is moving forward with a 2.9% cut to physician payments in 2025 despite protest from major industry groups. | The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is moving forward with a 2.9% cut to physician payments in 2025 despite protest from major industry groups.
Mobi Health News
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The CRISPR therapy, HG202, was conceived using AI and machine learning and aims to treat individuals with neovascular age-related macular degeneration.
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!
HIT Consultant
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
Justin Sirotin, Founder and CEO of OCTO Amidst the backdrop of the United States being the world’s highest spender on healthcare, a sober reality emerges: despite this immense investment, the nation faces many alarming statistics on the state of public health. With the lowest life expectancy among developed nations, coupled with distressingly high rates of avoidable deaths, maternal and infant mortality, as well as an epidemic of chronic conditions and obesity, the current state of healthcare in
Healthcare It News
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
A project at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center's new OpenNotes Lab aims to explore the opportunities and challenges of using artificial intelligence to generate patient visit summaries. WHY IT MATTERS The initiative, which will see OpenNotes collaborate with clinical genAI developer Abridge, will study how AI can enable collaboration between patients and clinicians, while advancing transparency and promoting health equity, they say.
Health Care Compliance Brief brings together the best content for health law & compliance professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Healthcare IT Today
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Though our movement into a digital and remote world was accelerated by the COVID-19 Pandemic, it is a movement that has proven to be quite beneficial. We were able to roll out various digital health tools , telemedicine , and mobile health applications that not only better the lives of our patients but also our staff. These tools helped to keep us safe during the pandemic and are now working to ease the burden healthcare can have on people.
Bill of Health
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
by Donrich Thaldar As the era of genomic medicine dawns, large-scale genomics projects are becoming increasingly central to health care advancements. Projects like FinnGen in Finland, the UK Biobank , and the All of Us initiative in the United States are charting new frontiers in precision medicine, enabling researchers to unlock the genetic codes underlying a wide array of diseases.
Healthcare Dive
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Physicians will see their Medicare reimbursement fall 2.9% next year if Congress doesn’t stop the cuts. Meanwhile, reimbursement for hospital outpatient departments is rising 2.9%.
HIT Consultant
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Mike Donahue, Chief Delivery Officer, CloudWave The healthcare industry reported more ransomware attacks than any other critical infrastructure sector in 2023. With the escalation of attacks in scale and intensity, it is clear that conventional healthcare cybersecurity methods have proven inadequate. A significant shift is required to combat increasingly sophisticated attacks.
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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 Today
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
The following is a guest article by Jason Griffin, MBA, CISM, Managing Director of Digital Health Strategy and Cyber Security Practice Leader at Nordic Consulting Over my 25-plus years working in healthcare information technology, I’ve witnessed firsthand the exponential growth of the threat landscape. In 2024, it’s clear that healthcare has become a prime target for coordinated attacks.
Fierce Healthcare
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Days before the 2024 presidential election, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released an unpublished version of the final calendar year 2025 physician fee schedule final rule | Digital therapeutics, telehealth, rural heath clinics and opioid treatment programs all got updates in the final 2025 Medicare physician fee schedule rule, but CMS was limited by its statutory authority to make many substantial changes to digital health policy.
Healthcare Dive
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
During a meeting Thursday, commissioners debated different solutions to lackluster physician pay with one theme in common: linking doctors’ annual payment update to the Medicare Economic Index.
HealthIT Answers
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
By Linda Finkel - With all the tasks health systems currently face, the idea of radically reinventing can be daunting. But it doesn't have to be. To bring real change in a healthcare system, it's necessary to think boldly and transform the way things are done. The post Radical Reinvention: How Health Systems Are Transforming for the Future appeared first on Health IT Answers.
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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 Today
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Investment Aims to Accelerate the Expansion of Nym’s Multi-Specialty Solution to Support New Care Areas Nym , a leader in autonomous medical coding, today announced a $47 million growth investment led by PSG , a leading growth equity firm that specializes in partnering with software and technology-enabled services companies. The new funding includes participation from existing and new investors including Google Ventures, Addition, Samsung Next, and Dynamic Loop Capital.
HIT Consultant
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
What You Should Know: – CuraLinc Healthcare , a leading provider of mental health and wellbeing programs for employees, students and families, announces the expansion of its Partner Network, featuring a new partnership with Oshi Health , the first and only virtual digestive health center of excellence. – CuraLinc recognizes that mental health outcomes improve when we consider the broader context of physical, financial and social wellbeing.
Healthcare Dive
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Still, gross spending on the drugs increased by more than 500% from 2019 to 2023, according to the health policy research firm.
Fierce Healthcare
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
How does a multiday mass gathering affect the local concentration of diseases like COVID-19? | Verily is working with the Las Vegas water treatment agency, water authority and health department to monitor the local wastewater for eight different pathogens. The pilot project was timed around the HLTH conference, with daily testing happening from one week before to one week after.
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 Today
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
It can be very overwhelming scrolling though job board after job board in search of a position that fits your wants and needs. Let us take that stress away by finding a mix of great health IT jobs for you! We hope you enjoy this look at some of the health IT jobs we saw healthcare organizations trying to fill this week. Here’s a quick look at some of the health IT jobs we found: Director of Provider Coding and Billing – Tanner Health Senior Healthcare Planner – Ballinger Digita
HIT Consultant
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
What You Should Know: – Nurse Capital, a venture capital firm dedicated to supporting nurse-led healthcare innovation, has announced its first seed-round investments in two promising startups: Wave Therapeutics and The Nursing Beat. These investments highlight the growing influence of nurses in shaping the future of healthcare. – Nurse Capital is a women-founded and managed venture capital fund that invests in nurse-led startups with high growth potential.
Healthcare Dive
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
This year has been defined by an unsuccessful fight against elevated medical costs for CVS. The third quarter was no different.
American Medical Compliance
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
In healthcare settings, injuries among staff and patients are unfortunately not uncommon. According to a National Institutes of Health article , there are 34.1 total injury incidences for all professions per 1,000 healthcare workers. Additionally, according to the World Health Organization, around 1 in every 10 patients is harmed in health care. Incidents can happen even with the best protocols in place.
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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 Today
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Omniscient Health to Offer Specialized Data Science Services to Enhance Earnings and Reduce Administrative Burdens for Healthcare Providers Omniscient Platforms and its affiliate, Omniscient Health (collectively, Omniscient), announced their launch today, resulting from the merger of CenturyGoal and Analyticar. Omniscient offers practical, modern, and cost-effective solutions to enhance financial performance across industries, with specialized offerings for the healthcare sector, by rapidly de
HIT Consultant
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
What You Should Know: – Philips , a global leader in health technology, has announced a significant milestone in treating peripheral artery disease ( PAD ) by enrolling the first patient in the U.S. THOR IDE clinical trial. – The study is set to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a new catheter developed by Philips, which uniquely combines laser atherectomy and intravascular lithotripsy into a single device.
Healthcare Dive
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Dramatic growth in an opaque Medicaid funding mechanism is exacerbating concerns about the program’s fiscal integrity — while spurring financial gains for the hospital industry.
Compliancy Group
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
On October 31, 2024 (boo!), the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) settled a HIPAA ransomware cybersecurity investigation of Bryan County Ambulance Authority (BCAA). BCAA is a provider of emergency medical services in Oklahoma. Details of the settlement are provided below. HIPAA Ransomware Cybersecurity Investigation: The Risk Analysis Initiative In late October of 2024, a conference was held in Washington, D.C. by the U.S.
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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.
Healthcare IT Today
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
The following is a guest article by David Sampson, VP of Cyber Risk and Strategy at Thrive It’s time for healthcare organizations to reevaluate their cybersecurity posture and cyber resilience. Last month was Cybersecurity Awareness month which brings a timely reminder for healthcare organizations to prioritize their digital defenses—not just for their own benefit, but for the benefit of the world around them.
HIT Consultant
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Vince Coppola, President & CEO of PPL Self-directed care remains one of the best-kept secrets in long-term care, and though it’s steadily growing, overall enrollment – and awareness – remains relatively low. From 2019 to 2023, the U.S. saw a 23% increase in people self-directing their long-term services and supports (LTSS). Yet, because many eligible individuals remain unaware of self-direction, vulnerable populations, including individuals with intellectual, developmental, and physical disa
Healthcare Dive
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Still, PitchBook analysts said the PE market is poised for a turnaround.
Fierce Healthcare
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
Under a final rule issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, outpatient hospital facilities and ambulatory surgical centers will get a 2.9% Medicare pay increase next year, up from | Under a final rule issued by CMS, outpatient hospital facilities and ambulatory surgical centers will get a 2.9% Medicare pay increase next year, up from the 2.6% boost in reimbursement that was floated in the draft rule.
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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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