Judge temporarily blocks $11B in public health funding cuts
Healthcare Dive
APRIL 7, 2025
A district court judge granted an emergency restraining order during a hearing Thursday, citing a “voluminous” list of harms documented by the plaintiffs.
Vendor Notebook: Salesforce extends AI to public health services, DrFirst acquires Myndshft
Healthcare It News
APRIL 29, 2024
Improvements in public health case administration, faster prior authorizations for specialty medications and rideshare delivery of lab kits for wellness are just a few interesting goals making vendor news in April.
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When Crafting Public Health Policy, the Perfect Shouldn’t Be the Enemy of the Good
Bill of Health
MARCH 9, 2023
For example, public health officials at virtually every level have resisted implementation or reinstatement of mask mandates in part by arguing that either some percentage of the population will not mask or that mask mandates alone will be ineffective. Sound familiar? It’s one justification for pandemic policy inaction in a nutshell.
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The “Food Wars” and the Courts
Bill of Health
APRIL 4, 2025
Internal documents referenced in the complaint show that Big Food knew what it was doing. He will need to document exactly which and how much of the more than 100 identified UPF products he consumed and to prove that consuming these products actually caused his medical issues.
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Public Health Law and Civil Rights Laws Must Work Together to Rise to the Challenge of Long COVID
Bill of Health
MARCH 21, 2023
By Elizabeth Pendo Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the need for public health laws and policies that align with and reinforce civil rights protections for disproportionately impacted populations is greater than ever. Simeone Professor of Law and a member of the Center for Health Law Studies at Saint Louis University School of Law.
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Singapore unveils online health insurance planning tool and more briefs
Healthcare It News
MARCH 27, 2025
The 625-bed hospital partnered with local company TPIsoftware to develop and launch an HIS platform that streamlines data extraction, document processing, and medical decision support.
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Ambient documentation with Epic helps reduce clinician burnout at Monument Health
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
DECEMBER 3, 2020
Because of the surge of patients caused by the public health emergency, there is an even greater need to mitigate what the World Medical Association is calling a “pandemic of physician burnout,” with more than half (51%) of physicians reporting frequent or constant feelings of burnout. Twitter: @SiwickiHealthIT.
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Nuance AI copilot now fully embedded in Epic EHR
Healthcare It News
JANUARY 19, 2024
Nuance Communications, part of Microsoft, announced the general availability of Nuance Dragon Ambient eXperience Copilot for documentation assistance in Epic electronic health records. WHY IT MATTERS Generative artificial intelligence has the potential to free clinicians from administrative tasks and increase clinical efficiencies.
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How data intelligence will drive precision healthcare in the NHS
Healthcare It News
DECEMBER 1, 2021
Clinical staff often face the overwhelming challenge of documenting each patient encounter as the number of patients requiring treatment increases. Enterprise Taxonomy: Population and Public Health Strategic Planning Workflow Digital Health Care Organizational Governance Process Technology.
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HHS finalizes 2024-2030 Federal Health IT Strategy
Healthcare It News
OCTOBER 2, 2024
By focusing on person-centered, inclusive design as the first of its federal health information technology principles, ASTP says the plan seeks to "strengthen individual's ability to securely access and use their own health information to take greater control over their own health.
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Billing Medicare and Private Payers for Telehealth Visits: What to Expect Post-Public Health Emergency
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
NOVEMBER 10, 2020
” While the AMA and many others are advocating for continued support of telehealth post-pandemic, healthcare providers and practice leaders should anticipate and prepare for a return to more standardized regulation after the public health emergency (PHE). Anticipated New CMS Rules for Telehealth. Staying Ahead of Change.
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HIE pilot tackles emergency response data silos
Healthcare It News
AUGUST 8, 2024
Not only will ambulatory medical professionals be able to access a more complete view of the patient, but MiHIN will also route their continuity of care documentation to Hillsdale Hospital so providers have a full picture of the patient's condition before their arrival.
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ONC pubs Common Agreement v2.0, with regs for FHIR exchange
Healthcare It News
APRIL 22, 2024
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT and the Sequoia Project on Monday announced the launch of Common Agreement Version 2.0, an update to the document most recently released this past November.
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Digital Documentation: How PDFs Can Help Providers Expedite Care
HIT Consultant
MAY 9, 2022
From documenting clinical care to filing medical claims and registering patients, paper documents have been entrenched in healthcare processes since the inception of modern hospitals. Going digital in healthcare requires the adoption of electronic documents. It is like giving a health organization a prescription for efficiency.
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IT-enabled urgent aged care service expands to Western Sydney
Healthcare It News
MAY 4, 2023
It will also increase referrals for aged care residents, the NSW Ambulance, and GPs, as well as improve systems for assessment, care protocols, and clinical documentation. Enterprise Taxonomy: Telehealth Population and Public Health Patient Access Care
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Roundup: New online mental health, addiction support portal goes live in NZ and more briefs
Healthcare It News
MARCH 9, 2023
"NICE CXone enables us to rapidly respond to changing public health events, seamlessly scale the supporting workforce as needed without disruption to service users and will empower us to provide better service to reach even more New Zealanders," said Mike Mulvaney, director of Technology Services at Whakarongorau Aotearoa.
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What to expect in Asia-Pacific health IT in 2025?
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
JANUARY 8, 2025
Key initiatives include implementing AI for imaging and pathology interpretation – starting with a pilot in cardiac point-of-care ultrasound, deploying AI scribes to streamline documentation, and integrating AI-powered clinician assistants for real-time patient data summaries turning complex patient data into actionable insights.
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CMS seeks comments on its policies and programs
Healthcare It News
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
CMS is asking for public input on accessing healthcare and related challenges, understanding provider experiences, advancing health equity and assessing the impact of waivers and flexibilities provided in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Healthcare IT News is a HIMSS publication.
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Victoria-wide implementation of Altera's HIE underway
Healthcare It News
APRIL 4, 2023
The first APAC implementation of dbMotion was done at the South West Sydney Primary Health Network, where more than 70 care sites are now connected and sharing thousands of clinical documents via Microsoft Azure cloud. Altera's other digital health solutions have also been adopted across Victoria.
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Can Rights Make Any Difference for Access to Health? Insights from a Scoping Review on Constitutional Rights for the WHO Council on the Economics of Health for All
Bill of Health
DECEMBER 11, 2023
By Luciano Bottini Filho, Camila Gianella Malca, and Alicia Ely Yamin The intersection of health financing and the right to health is a common concern in public health advocacy. However, it is challenging to isolate the mechanisms that connect individuals’ rights with increased public investment.
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Understanding Whistleblower Protections in Healthcare – Legal Obligations and Compliance Implications
AIHC
APRIL 22, 2025
Under this statute, employees are protected from reprisal for reporting gross mismanagement, fraud, abuse of authority, or dangers to public health and safety. Such scenarios highlight the importance of thorough documentation and timely response by compliance departments. Ensure prompt and fair investigation of all complaints.
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HC3 warns of Clop ransomware targeting medical images
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
JANUARY 19, 2023
The Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center said in its latest analysis that the Clop ransomware gang has shifted tactics, directly impacting the healthcare and public health sector. "These attacks have a higher chance of working due to conditions from COVID-19 expansion in the telehealth environment.
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FDA Drafts Public Health Emergency Transition Plan: What Device Manufacturers Need to Know
Healthcare Law Today
JANUARY 20, 2022
Food & Drug Administration (FDA) previously issued emergency use authorizations (EUA) and adopted emergency policies in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) to facilitate the availability of key medical devices such as in vitro diagnostic tests, personal protective equipment, and ventilators.
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Bonus Features – October 13, 2024 – 85% of clinicians waste at least an hour a day on admin tasks, 82% of healthcare organizations hit with a cyberattack experience a disruption to patient care, plus 20 more stories
Healthcare IT Today
OCTOBER 13, 2024
He detailed how API users are facing onerous fees, incomplete documentation, and general difficulty connecting with providers. Partnerships Patient outreach vendor Phreesia and the Ad Council launched three public health campaigns about mental health and have delivered 430,000 messages to patients and caregivers so far.
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Bonus Features – December 8, 2024 – AI risk top ECRI tech hazards list for 2025, Siemens and NVIDIA join forces to bring AI to imaging, plus 25 more stories
Healthcare IT Today
DECEMBER 8, 2024
Partnerships Musculoskeletal care platform Hinge Health is now available via Amazon Health Services. Commure subsidiary Augmedix achieved Oracle Validation for its ambient AI documentation tools for acute and ambulatory clinicians. Mental health management app Syrenity from Syra Heath is now available for direct download.
eHealth Exchange is Promoting Health Record Sharing, Past and Future
Healthcare IT Today
JANUARY 9, 2025
In this video, President Jay Nakashima explains the role they play, particularly in public health, scaling FHIR and TEFCA. eHealth Exchange is working with the industry and with regulators to improve response rates so public health agencies can get the data they need to protect Americans health.
Emoji Laws in Health Care ????
Bill of Health
OCTOBER 30, 2023
We are more accustomed to emojis being the characters in a “ cinematic masterpiece ” or the subject of corporate public relations. Health care is no exception. Public Health Awareness First, hospitals might try to reach patients through engaging ads that deploy emojis. Paying for medical treatment brings unexpected costs.
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CISA, FBI warn health systems and others of Clop MFT ransomware tactics
Healthcare It News
JUNE 13, 2023
In January, The Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center said Clop shifted tactics, directly impacting the healthcare and public health sector. In one scheme, Clop operators infected files and disguised them to look like medical images that could be reviewed for a remote diagnosis.
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How pilots, bartenders and retired nurses helped one city boost vaccine access
Healthcare It News
MARCH 3, 2022
In January 2021, the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness went live with LouVax, a vaccine scheduling and management system focused on increasing access to the COVID-19 vaccine. Hartlage and Gregor will discuss more in their HIMSS22 panel, "Next Gen Public Health: The Future of Patient Engagement!"
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eClinicalWorks to showcase EHR and patient engagement innovations at HIMSS23
Healthcare It News
MARCH 21, 2023
With Scribe, providers experience faster, easier and more clinically accurate documentation. Scribe helps providers capture nuances from the appointment in real time instead of documenting their notes at the end of the day. What is the primary message eClinicalWorks will be trying to get out to HIMSS23 attendees?
Understanding WHO Guidelines for Batch Manufacturing Records
Dot Compliance
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Raw Materials: The BMR must document the quantity, source, and specifications of all raw materials used in the batch. Quality Control Testing: The BMR should document the results of all quality control tests performed on the batch, including in-process testing and final product testing. Get started now.
Advancing Behavioral Health Care Through AI Integration
Healthcare IT Today
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
From appointment scheduling to documentation support, these tools enhance clinical workflow efficiency and maintain the essential human elements of care delivery. Administrative Efficiency AI streamlines routine tasks, allowing clinicians to focus more time on direct patient care.
Everything You Need to Know about Batch Manufacturing Record (BMR) Reviews
Dot Compliance
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs) document every step of the production process for each batch of a product. Raw Materials: Supplier information, quantity used, certificates of analysis, and traceability documentation. Equipment Calibration: Documentation of equipment calibration and maintenance.
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American Debt Collection Lawsuits: State Laws Vary Widely and Most Still Offer Little Protection to Consumers
Bill of Health
MARCH 8, 2024
To that end, the Center for Public Health Law Research at Temple University Beasley School of Law has teamed up with The Pew Charitable Trusts to begin tracking state laws that regulate debt collection lawsuits. Explore the research at LawAtlas.org and read our policy brief , which offers an in-depth analysis of the landscape.
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Texas passes law authorizing teledentistry
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
JUNE 21, 2021
In March 2020, the State Board of Dental Examiners issued guidance declaring that "dentists in Texas are not authorized to practice teledentistry," according to court documents. " Tactile exams are not possible remotely, so the board interpreted the rule as effectively banning teledentistry.
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Here's what primary care clinicians say they need to effectively implement telehealth
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020
Shelley, a professor in the Department of Policy and Public Health Management at the New York University School of Global Public Health. "My health insurance may have coverage for telemedicine, and yours may not.
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Moving aging patients from confusion to the point of care
Healthcare It News
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
DUOS also found that 61% of people it surveyed this year believe that digital health tools improved public health over the past three years. Email: afox@himss.org Healthcare IT News is a HIMSS Media publication. About 75% of adults aged 65 or older are internet users, and 61% own smartphones, according to Pew Research.
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CMS Behavioral Health Billing Guidelines: Simplified for Outpatient Providers
Medisys Compliance
JANUARY 16, 2025
Documentation should support the need for these services, linking them directly to the patients diagnosis and treatment plan. Psychiatric collaborative care model (CoCM) (CPT 99492-99494): Supports a team-based approach, including primary care providers, behavioral health managers, and psychiatric consultants.
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The Four Pillars of a Quality Management System in the Life Sciences Industry
Dot Compliance
APRIL 24, 2025
Implementing a QMS that effectively addresses the unique challenges of this industry not only protects public health but also improves operational efficiency and drives continuous improvement. Process Mapping: Clearly defining and documenting all processes involved in the production and delivery of products or services.
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OpenNotes, Lipitz Center launch coalition for care partner engagement
Healthcare It News
AUGUST 19, 2022
Lipitz Center for Integrated Health Care at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health have launched the Coalition for Care Partners to strengthen healthcare's capacity to systematically identify, engage and support care partners effectively through existing patient portals. OpenNotes and The Roger C.
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Weekly Roundup – November 23, 2024
Healthcare IT Today
NOVEMBER 23, 2024
John sat down with Caleb Manscill at Vyne Medical and chatted about AI’s role in removing the documentation burden from intake, storage, and curation of documents. Read more… Evidence-Based Interventions That Improve Population Health. Read more… How Healthcare AI Automation Improves Accuracy and Trust.
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Everything You Wanted to Know About Expanded Access but Were Afraid to Ask, Part 1
Bill of Health
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
However, EUAs are limited to public health emergencies, and RTT is only rarely used, so we concentrate here on EA, which is used by thousands of U.S. patients each year. Additionally, the patient or a surrogate decision-maker must provide valid consent.
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Weekly Roundup – November 2, 2024
Healthcare IT Today
NOVEMBER 2, 2024
Read more… The Role of Analytics in Identifying and Addressing Population Health Challenges. Use cases described by the Healthcare IT Today community included incorporating public health data, improving behavioral health, peering into patient registries, and focusing on n=1 health.
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Technology can help diagnose, contain COVID-19 – within limits
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
MARCH 5, 2020
He noted that during a public health crisis, the more high-quality data that is available, the better organizations will be at forecasting and planning for multiple scenarios based on their likelihood. " Rajput agreed chatbots can have some advantages.
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