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Behavioral health roundup: AI helps predict risk, boost patient experience

Healthcare It News

Several IT companies and healthcare organizations are making news in the behavioral health space recently. Talkspace, for instance, said its new mobile patient engagement tool can reinforce recommended practices between mental health visits. Additionally, ProsperityEHR debuted its AI-ready architecture for electronic health records that automates key workflows from patient intake to claims processing.

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Making AI-Driven Healthcare Solutions Accessible and Equitable Across Diverse Populations

Healthcare IT Today

The world of healthcare has dedicated a lot of our time to developing, improving, and discussing AI-driven healthcare solutions, all in our strive towards a better future for our patients and our staff. However, all of this work doesn’t mean much if these solutions are only given to a select few. In order for them to truly make the impact on healthcare that we have designed them to, we also need to put in the work to make sure they are accessible and equitable across diverse populations.

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Sexual Harassment Prevention for Healthcare Facilities

American Medical Compliance

Sexual harassment is a serious issue that impacts workplaces across all industries, but in healthcare facilities, the stakes are especially high. The unique dynamics of healthcarelong hours, high-stress situations, and frequent close interactions with colleagues, patients, and visitorscreate conditions where incidents of harassment can more easily occur.

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The silent crisis in hospital administration. Can AI be the solution?

Healthcare Dive

America’s hospitals face staffing and cost crises, but AI assistants offer hope through automation and smart management.

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Bridging Innovation & Patient Care: The Growing Role of AI

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!

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VR stroke rehabilitation platform awarded NHS England funding

Digital Health News

Reneural has been awarded funding from NHS England to develop its virtual reality stroke rehabilitation platform for patients.

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Epicore Biosystems Raises $26M Series B to Scale Its Sweat-Sensing Wearables and Cloud Analytics Platform

Healthcare IT Today

The Funding Will Be Used to Advance Global Adoption and Expand Biomarker Targets Epicore Biosystems(Epicore) , a digital health solutions leader developing advanced sweat-sensing wearables, today announced that it has raised $26M in Series B funding led by the Steele Foundation for Hope(SFFH). The funding will help Epicore drive global adoption of its personalized hydration and cloud analytics platform and expand into new biomarker targets relevant to kidney health, women’s health, malnutr

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Oracle Health Breach Affects Patients of Multiple U.S. Multiple Hospitals

HIPAA Journal

Oracle appears to have suffered two security incidents, one of which involved data stored by Oracle Health related to the electronic health record (EHR) company Cerner.Oracle Health is a provider of health information technology to hospitals. In December 2021, Oracle announced it had reached an agreement to buy Cerner Corporation, an EHR vendor. The deal was closed in June 2022, and Cerner became Oracle Health.

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Navigating Medicare Billing: A Physician’s Guide

Medisys Compliance

Introduction For many physician practices, Medicare beneficiaries represent a significant portion of their patient population. Accurate and efficient Medicare billing is not merely about receiving timely payments; it forms the base for financial stability, regulatory compliance, and ultimately, the ability to continue providing quality patient care.

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Behavioral health staffing shortages can by helped with AI

Healthcare It News

Enterprise Taxonomy: Behavioral health Health and Wellness Life Sciences Pharma Quality Care Analytics AI Care Data and Information Node settings: Exclude from Accelerate RSS feed

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The Physician Payments Sunshine Act – Compliance in a Nutshell                                                                     

AIHC

Written by Corliss Collins BSHIM, RHIT, CRCR, CCA, CAIMC, CAIP, CSM, CBCS, CPDC and Sheryn Honest, MBA, MLS, CHCO, CHA, CPC The primary goal of the Sunshine Act is to increase transparency in the financial relationships between healthcare providers (physicians and teaching hospitals) and the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. The Sunshine Act aims to help patients and the public understand the financial relationships between healthcare providers and the manufacturers of drugs and devi

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HIPAA Compliance 2025: Navigating Regulatory Changes & Industry Trends

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.

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Margins improve at nonprofit hospitals in 2024, but headwinds loom: Fitch

Healthcare Dive

The median operating margin for providers that ended their fiscal years early was 1.2% last year, compared with -0.5% in 2023. However, potential Medicaid cuts could strain provider finances.

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ATA Action Acquires Digital Therapeutics Alliance, Forms New Digital Health Coalition

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – ATA Action, the advocacy arm of the American Telemedicine Association (ATA), has announced its acquisition of the Digital Therapeutics Alliance (DTA) , the leading international organization focused on expanding access to digital therapeutics (DTx). – The acquisition creates a powerful, unified platform for policy and advocacy, dedicated to advancing innovative technologies that are reshaping patient care.

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Nurses have a bond with patients, and technology can strengthen it

Healthcare It News

Enterprise Taxonomy: Quality Care Operations Analytics AI Workflow Care Business Data and Information Process Node settings: Exclude from Accelerate RSS feed

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Forced C-Sections: The Legal Battle Over Bodily Autonomy in Childbirth

Bill of Health

Reproductive Health Forced C-Sections: The Legal Battle Over Bodily Autonomy in Childbirth In July 2011, Rinat Dray delivered a healthy baby boy via cesarean section, or C-section, at Staten Island University Hospitalagainst her will. Published April 1, 2025 Photo Credit Rupa Palanki Share Share on LinkedIn Share on X Share on Facebook Share on Reddit In July 2011, Rinat Dray delivered a healthy baby boy via cesarean section, or C-section, at Staten Island University Hospitalagainst her will.

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Simplify Screening for Excluded Providers

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.

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Lawmakers push for more oversight of organ donation amid reports of line skipping

Healthcare Dive

Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., sent letters to HHS officials asking why a growing number of organs have been allocated out of order.

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With RCM Staff in Short Supply, Is AI the Missing Piece?

HIT Consultant

Spencer Allee, Chief AI Officer at Aspirion A hefty 63% of healthcare providers are grappling with revenue cycle management (RCM) staffing shortages , causing significant operational and patient-care challenges across the healthcare system. The staffing deficit has created a challenging cycle: understaffed RCM departments struggle to handle claims denials, leading to delayed reimbursements and increased administrative costs.

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Leveraging AI at MRO

MRO Compliance

Technology Adoption Lessons from the Past If you were part of the Cloud boom in the early 2000s, you saw massive changes in digital technology. Services like Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud revolutionized the tech world. Today, many of us cannot imagine plugging in a hard drive from a local technology store to save photos, documents and work materials.

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The Corporate Transparency Act – FinCEN Removes Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements for U.S. Companies and U.S. Persons, Sets New Deadlines for Foreign Companies

Hall Render

On March 21, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) released an interim final rule that removes the requirement for U.S. domestic companies and persons to report beneficial ownership information (BOI) to FinCEN under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). Under the interim final rule, FinCEN revised the definition of a reporting company to include only entities formed under the law of a foreign country and registered to do business in any U.S.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

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.

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Marathon Health CEO Jeff Wells on lessons learned 1 year post-merger

Healthcare Dive

Marathon Health has added approximately 100 health centers and integrated its technology platform as it looks to expand access to value-based care.

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Healthcare Downtime: The Cost of Digital Failures and Threats to Patient Safety

HIT Consultant

Gerardo Dada, Field Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Catchpoint If we learned anything from the CrowdStrike fiasco of July 2024, its how much our daily lives depend on digital systems and how that reliance can spell disaster when these systems fail. Flights were grounded, banking systems went down, and hospitals and healthcare clinics were forced to delay or even cancel services.

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MedTrainer Is Setting the Pace in Healthcare Credentialing Software With Industry-Leading Innovations

MedTrainer

LAS VEGAS, Nev., March 31, 2025 MedTrainer, a leading provider of healthcare workforce compliance and credentialing solutions , is rapidly releasing innovations that are moving its healthcare workforce compliance platform to the top of the provider credentialing market. With a vision to enhance automation, efficiency, and compliance that will have the greatest impact on customers, MedTrainer is redefining the status-quo of modern credentialing.

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Bonus Features – March 30, 2025 – 83% of physicians say patient portals add to administrative workload, 91% of healthcare CISOs considering a job change, plus 15 more stories

Healthcare IT Today

Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. Because theres so much happening out there in healthcare IT we arent able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure youre informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job.

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The Evolution of Communication in Healthcare Settings

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.

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Peter Marks, FDA’s top vaccine official, resigns

Healthcare Dive

In his resignation letter, Marks cited disagreement with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who he said pushed “misinformation and lies.

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Ascend Learning Acquires Clover Learning to Expand Healthcare Education Offerings

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Ascend Learning , a healthcare and learning software company acquires Clover Learning , a pioneer in online diagnostic imaging education. – The acquisition strengthens Ascend’s portfolio of allied health brands and supports its mission to deliver comprehensive training and certification solutions to healthcare professionals.

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Attend the Digital Healthcare Innovation Summit in Boston

HealthIT Answers

Starts May 19th in Boston - Join leading healthcare innovators and investors at the Digital Healthcare Innovation Summit in Boston, MA. They will examine timely topics, such as direct-to-consumer healthcare, underserved populations, important regulatory or policy changes, distributed vs. centralized care, women's health, IaaS and IoT in healthcare, and more.

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5 Important Insights You Likely Missed From This HIMSS25 Expert Panel on AI

Healthcare IT Today

Sometimes when you are in the middle of capturing notes from a panel discussion, you dont realize the true implications of the statements made by the panelists until you review your notes later. That is exactly what happened at HIMSS25. Here are five profound statements I only realized after reading my notes. The panel in question was AI Strategy: The Critical Role of Data Integrity & Validity featuring: Dr.

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Healthcare Vendor Risk Management: Strategies for Protected Data

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.

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HHS begins layoffs in chaotic fashion

Healthcare Dive

The Trump administration sent out the first round of reduction-in-force notices early Tuesday morning, telling employees the cuts are necessary to improve efficiency at the federal healthcare department. “I’m in shock,” one worker said.

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NCI Partners With Lunit to Drive AI-Powered Cancer Research

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Lunit , a provider of AI-powered solutions for cancer diagnostics and therapeutics, has announced a collaboration with the National Cancer Institute (NCI) , part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH). – The partnership will focus on exploring innovative applications of AI in cancer research, with the goal of improving personalized cancer care.

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Using AI and ML for Solving Healthcare Document Management Challenges

HealthIT Answers

By Alyssa Dennis - Managing healthcare documents efficiently is essential for maintaining accurate patient records and enhancing the quality of care. Yet, traditional approaches often rely on manual, time-consuming processes that are not only error-prone, but also strain already burdened healthcare systems. The post Using AI and ML for Solving Healthcare Document Management Challenges appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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HIMSS and ViVE Recap – Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 163

Healthcare IT Today

For the 163rd episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast , we are recapping the recent HIMSS and ViVE Conferences! We kick off this recap by sharing our main health IT takeaways coming out of ViVE and HIMSS 2025. Then we discuss what companies stood out to us at the events. Next, we talk about our overall feelings for large events like these. Lastly, we share what our favorite booths, sessions, and parties were from HIMSS and ViVE.

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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.