MedTrainer

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Corporate compliance training helps healthcare organizations balance the need to provide top-notch care with adhering to a plethora of regulations. Think of it as giving healthcare workers a clear roadmap to make sure they’re always on the right side of the law and best practices. What Is Corporate Compliance Training?

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Compliance Regulatory Compliance ADA Informed Consent 52

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 20, 2024

Welcome to our Healthcare IT Today Weekly Roundup. Each week, we’ll be providing a look back at the articles we posted and why they’re important to the healthcare IT community. 2024 Health IT Predictions : Cautionary Views of Healthcare AI. Read more… 2024 Health IT Predictions: AI Use Cases in Healthcare.

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Licensing Medicaid Medicaid Hospitals 104

HIPAA Journal

MAY 29, 2023

HIPAA Enforcement The HHS’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has been enforcing HIPAA compliance more aggressively in recent years and 2022 was a record year, with 22 settlements and civil monetary penalties (CMPs) imposed to resolve violations of the HIPAA Rules. reduction in total penalties compared to 2018, falling from $28.7 million in 2022.

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HIPAA Compliance Due Diligence COVID-19 95

HIT Consultant

JUNE 7, 2023

Standardization and the reduction of unwanted clinical variation are top of mind for most healthcare leaders. Some institutions have clinical effectiveness groups that provide a collection of activities and tools based on research and measurement that are used to improve the quality of healthcare.

Hospitals 98

Hospitals Compliance Electronic Medical Records Patient Satisfaction 98

YouCompli

APRIL 5, 2023

How Compliance Can Leverage the OIG’s 7 Elements and HHS Roadmap With the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) coming in May, many healthcare compliance leaders are in the process of slowly returning their organizations to normal. Let’s revisit the seven elements and how they can help you shape the patient experience.

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AIHC

MARCH 14, 2023

an AIHC member and Volunteer on the CEU Education Committee The right of access and information blocking are both related to the access and exchange of health information, but they are different in several key ways. Michi McClure, J.D. This includes electronic protected health information (ePHI).

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MedTrainer

OCTOBER 16, 2023

In an era where patient safety, data protection, and ethical practices are paramount, the importance of a compliance program in healthcare cannot be overstated. But, what is a compliance program in healthcare really all about? Why Is a Compliance Program Important in Healthcare? let’s first discuss the importance of compliance.

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Compliance Compliance Officers Governance Hospitals 52

HIPAA Journal

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Patient scheduling software is software that can be used by patients to self-book healthcare appointments, by physicians to fill their schedules, and by medical practices to synchronize patient appointments with physician and treatment room availability in order to optimize the use of time and resources.

HIPAA 40

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 21, 2022

The world of healthcare embracing the digital world has been a very well celebrated move. This move has helped so many people in so many ways. Knowing that they can get immediate access to their doctors without the physical toll it would usually take. And can we break them in a way that we all benefit?

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Redox

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Why AI matters Healthcare organizations are hot on the trail of digital transformation. Since then, many are focused on using digital technologies to change the way they do business (e.g., These enhancements have the potential to not only reduce provider costs, but also prevent errors, advance treatments, and improve health outcomes.

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FDA Hospitals Medicare Medicare 69

AIHC

JUNE 14, 2023

Artificial Intelligence & Regulatory Compliance Written by Joanne Byron , BS, LPN, CCA, CHA, CHCO, CHBS, CHCM, CIFHA, CMDP, COCAS, CORCM, OHCC, ICDCT-CM/PCS This article follows Part 1 - Basics of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Healthcare Compliance published by AIHC on June 6, 2023. So, Who Regulates Healthcare AI?

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Health Populi

JUNE 13, 2018

Older adults are changing their health by changing their eating habits, with: 9 in 10 trying to eat the right amount and variety of vegetables and protein. 6 in 10 reporting eating a healthier diet than they did 20 years ago. 6 in 10 reporting eating a healthier diet than they did 20 years ago.

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Health Outcomes 59

Healthcare IT Today

MAY 10, 2023

In Disney’s Big Hero 6 , the protagonist, Hiro Hamada, will get stuck in a problem after working on it for a while because he’s becoming too set in his way of thinking. And he is only able to find the solution thanks to his brother’s, Tadashi Hamada, words ‘find a new angle, look for another way out.’

Health Outcomes 105

Health Outcomes Medicaid Medicaid Nurses 105

Hall Render

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Rural Alabamians getting improvements in health care with federal grant. UAB researchers lead in creating task force to improve maternal health in Alabama. Arizona is reporting RSV case counts 10 times higher than average right now. Cigna, BCBS Arizona among backers of virtual mental healthcare startup. That Number is 3.

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US Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Nurses Nursing Homes 40

AIHC

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Lessons Learned about Consequences & Incentives Submitted by the AIHC Education Department Introduction The Office of Inspector General has released the new General Compliance Program Guidance or “GCPG” in late 2023. One of the seven items, #5 is “Enforcing Standards: Consequences and Incentives.”

Compliance 52

Compliance US Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Hospitals 52

Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Efforts to identify the right path forward for healthcare’s patient matching problem are gaining a foothold as stakeholders from across the spectrum come together to remove obstacles and implement effective solutions. House and Senate Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS) appropriations bills.

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US Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Public Health Hospitals 109

HIT Consultant

AUGUST 2, 2022

Exacerbated by pandemic-induced burnout, resignations, and even terminations 1 , chronic coding and revenue cycle management (RCM) staffing shortages have healthcare organizations struggling to find ways to keep revenue flowing despite a lack of qualified professionals to handle critical processes. The Rising Cost of Desperation.

Hospitals 97

Hospitals Compliance COVID-19 HIPAA 97

Hall Render

APRIL 22, 2022

21 top management risks in healthcare for 2022. $1B Healthcare Orgs Struggle With Software Supply Chain Risk Management Policies. Healthcare workers warn of the harms of consolidation. Patient generated data can be a key factor in reducing health inequity. Healthcare worker training org aims to root out bias in care.

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COVID-19 Nursing Homes US Department of Health and Human Services Nurses 40

Hall Render

MAY 20, 2022

HHS Announces $15M in Funding For Behavioral Healthcare In Nursing Homes. How advanced analytics can help solve SDOH problems. How to Create a Healthcare Data Culture. HealthTech Arkansas, MedAxiom partner on cardiovascular healthcare accelerator. Shortage of in-home healthcare workers sparks creative solution.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals 40

Hall Render

MAY 13, 2022

Hospital mergers are changing Connecticut’s healthcare system. Windham High School, Hartford HealthCare Kick Off Partnership. Almost $6 million in earmarked funds designated for mental and physical health programs. Alaska COVID-19 hospitalizations increase slightly. Arizona Hospital Safety Grades 2022: The Best And Worst.

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COVID-19 Nurses Nursing Homes Hospitals 40

HIT Consultant

MARCH 15, 2022

The acquisition includes the full Market Access Management Platform supporting pharma manufacturers, hub providers and pharmacies to improve patient access, speed to therapy and activation of affordability programs. EvinceMed is a provider in delivering end-to-end automation for specialty pharmaceutical transactions.

Hospitals 98

Hospitals FDA Health Outcomes Doctors 98

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

When it comes to the COVID-19 pandemic and health IT, if there's just one thing that everyone can agree on, it's that telehealth has gone mainstream. Welcome to the third installment in Healthcare IT News ' latest feature series, "Health IT Investment: The Next Five Years."

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US Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Telemedicine Department of Veterans Affairs 213

HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Within the past 18 months, what used to be a relatively simple process for organizations providing healthcare services – ensuring their employees had required and recommended vaccines – has gotten contentious and complicated – to say the least. Findings Ways to Address the Challenge. David Owen, Chief Product Officer, Net Health.

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COVID-19 Nursing Homes COVID-19 Vaccine Hospitals 97

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 6, 2020

Editor’s Note: This feature story initially was published on May 6, 2020. They provide health measures of patients and transmit them back to providers – or in some cases are reported back to providers – to facilitate healthcare decisions from afar. It is being updated regularly with more vendors.

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COVID-19 FDA Hospitals Elder Care 183

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 30, 2021

Further, Trinity knew that reducing readmissions was the right thing to do. " The connected health vendor offers a virtual care package that includes 24/7 support with a virtual care nurse, a user-friendly interface and a strong education component, which was essential, she said. Trinity Health has 94 hospitals across 24 states.

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Patient Satisfaction Nurses Medicare Medicare 147

HIT Consultant

JANUARY 20, 2023

Top 10 Health Technology Hazards for 2023 For 2023, ECRI’s report includes a series of challenges to industry, urging manufacturers to pursue device or process improvements that could mitigate—or even eliminate—some of the hazards included on the list. The 10 topics on ECRI’s 2023 hazards list are listed below in rank order: 1.

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Healthcare data is increasing at an exponential rate. Approximately one-third of the world’s data volume is being generated by the healthcare industry. To achieve the promise of the healthcare information age, it’s critical for the industry to connect these increasingly disparate and disconnected data sources.

Electronic Medical Records 98

Electronic Medical Records Doctors Hospitals FDA 98

Hall Render

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

CMS may now enforce its COVID-19 vaccination policy for healthcare workers in all 50 states. Federal vaccination mandate begins for healthcare workers in 24 states. How CMS is affecting the future of healthcare. License wait times reach crisis levels for healthcare workers. 14 women making moves in healthcare leadership.

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COVID-19 Nursing Homes Nurses COVID-19 Vaccine 40

SQA

MAY 24, 2023

The objective is to reinforce actions for the prevention and control of diseases such as dengue and chikungunya, arboviruses transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito. The objective is to reinforce actions for the prevention and control of diseases such as dengue and chikungunya, arboviruses transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito.

FDA 40

FDA Licensing Governance Compliance 40

SQA

OCTOBER 18, 2023

ANVISA Warns Consumers and Professional About Aesthetic Products Used in an Injectable Way, 21 August 2023 ANVISA issued the communication GGMON Alert 03/2023 , which contains warnings about the incorrect use of cosmetics in injectable procedures. and Rodrigues & Florindo Saúde e Vida Ltda.

FDA 40

FDA Compliance Licensing World Health 40

Hall Render

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Amazon launches virtual doctor marketplace in newest healthcare play. New CMS report highlights need to improve health equity data. New healthcare privacy challenges as online data tracking, sharing methods evolve. Here are 3 things CEOs can do. 5 unique ways this local hospital + NICU help sick babies thrive.

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COVID-19 Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals 40

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 17, 2024

We asked the Healthcare IT Today community to submit their predictions and we received a wide ranging set of responses that we grouped into a number of themes. As we kick off 2024, we wanted to start the new year with a series of 2024 Health IT predictions. 2024 will likely see continued hype regarding A.I. in medicine in all aspects.

Governance 113

Governance Nurses Compliance Public Health 113

Hall Render

JUNE 23, 2023

voters could clamp down on pay for hospital executives California health system uses philanthropists’ gifts to launch innovation fund Probe into California hospital unearths patient safety concerns Wrong family notified after man dies at SF hospital California Gov.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nurses Hospitals Nursing Homes 40

Hall Render

APRIL 28, 2023

Here’s what it means for patients U.S. Now it’s cutting nearly 100 jobs. Radiology Partners added 500 physicians to its roster in 2022, now spans all 50 states Should Watsonville Community Hospital buy its building and the land it sits on?

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Nurses Nursing Homes COVID-19 Hospitals 40

Hall Render

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

NATIONAL Addressing Staff Burnout In Healthcare Design Amazon completes $3.9B NATIONAL Addressing Staff Burnout In Healthcare Design Amazon completes $3.9B Can Hospitals Change in Time to Keep Them?

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Nursing Homes COVID-19 Nurses Hospitals 40

Hall Render

MARCH 8, 2024

NATIONAL 34.5% NATIONAL 34.5% NATIONAL 34.5% NATIONAL 34.5% of Health Services announces first-ever chief heat officer Valley exec on track to raise $2B for pediatric health system Gov.

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Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals COVID-19 40

Hall Render

MAY 5, 2023

acquisition of Oak Street Health to expand primary care footprint Did Hospitals Violate EMTALA by Failing to Provide Abortion Care?

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US Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Nurses Hospitals 40