Healthcare Dive
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Members of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee urged the CMS to rescind or revise its staffing proposal for nursing facilities on Thursday, warning the rules could cause facilities to close.
Healthcare It News
OCTOBER 19, 2023
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Civil Rights has released two new patient privacy resources that healthcare organizations can use to educate patients about reducing their risks of a breach of their protected health information when using telemedicine technologies. WHY IT MATTERS The tips and resources offered on the HIPAA website under Educating Patients about Privacy and Security Risks to Protected Health Information when Using Remote Communication Technologies for Te
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Healthcare Dive
OCTOBER 19, 2023
The no-cash deal will combine Detroit-based Henry Ford Health with Ascension’s southeast Michigan and Genesys healthcare facilities and create an organization spanning more than 550 sites.
Bill of Health
OCTOBER 19, 2023
By Stephen Wood The number of physicians in the U.S. is shrinking, especially among those who choose primary care. Advanced practice providers, such as Advanced Practice Nurses (APRNs) and Physician Assistants (PAs), are helping to fill that void. In order to maintain a health care system that can serve our aging population, and one that is aligned with the health care needs and goals of our nation, there is a need for legislative support to fund APRN and PA clinical education in a way commensur
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Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?
Healthcare Dive
OCTOBER 19, 2023
A state hospital association says the updated charity care guidance, which would require facilities to offer subsidized care for patients regardless of residency, risks making Washington a “medical tourism destination.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
OCTOBER 19, 2023
WA gov't funds gen AI in healthcare projects Nearly a million Australian dollars ($590,000) have been awarded by the government of Western Australia to support projects exploring the use of generative AI in healthcare. A total of 19 projects will see how they can use generative AI to address challenges across health and medical research, health and medical innovation, healthcare service delivery and health and medical education and training.
Health Care Compliance Brief brings together the best content for health law & compliance professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Fierce Healthcare
OCTOBER 19, 2023
A new analysis backed by doctor lobbying groups suggest that physician-owned hospitals could have fueled about $1.1 billion in savings across 20 of Medicare’s most expensive conditions in 2019— tho | Lobbying groups in favor of overturning the ban on new physician-owned hospitals outlined broad cost savings if 2019's Medicare patients were treated at such facilities instead of a traditional hospital.
Healthcare Dive
OCTOBER 19, 2023
The report comes weeks after regulators again extended pandemic-era flexibilities on virtual prescriptions of controlled substances.
Fierce Healthcare
OCTOBER 19, 2023
There is a lot of buzz about the use of artificial intelligence to help with clinical documentation and administrative tasks. | Centerstone, a large nonprofit mental health system, is working with tech company Lyssn to leverage its AI-powered platform to train its team of more than 3,000 clinicians in the latest evidence-based practices. The partnership also includes developing new solutions and long-term revenue sharing.
Mobi Health News
OCTOBER 19, 2023
The company provided hundreds of virtual reality headsets to 30 healthcare centers across Israel to help patients struggling with PTSD, anxiety and stress.
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Feeling overwhelmed by medical waste regulations? This comprehensive guide unravels the complexities of medical waste disposal, ensuring you stay compliant and prioritize safety. Inside you'll find: Clear categorization: Learn to precisely classify medical waste for proper handling and disposal. Labeling & Storage: Discover best practices for clear labeling and secure storage of medical waste.
Fierce Healthcare
OCTOBER 19, 2023
The Mayo Clinic and LifePoint Health believe that collusion within pharmaceutical industry forced their organizations to overpay for the multiple myeloma drug Revlimid, and are petitioning the cour | The health systems said agreements between Revlimid's owners, Celgene and Bristol-Myers Squibb, and other drugmakers that delayed full production of generic alternatives are anticompetitive and have forced their organizations to overpay.
Healthcare IT Today
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Previous articles in this series introduced the importance of social determinants of health (SDoH) and explained how it can be captured and classified. In this article, I’ll show how many hospitals, payers, and other institutions are acting on that data. Of course, the staff of a clinic or hospital don’t go around looking for apartments the way they actively look for a long-term care facility.
Fierce Healthcare
OCTOBER 19, 2023
GoodRx is teaming up with Sanofi to offer consumers access to its most prescribed insulin, Lantus, for $35 at thousands of pharmacies nationwide. | All Americans with a valid prescription, regardless of their insurance status, can use GoodRx at more than 70,000 retail pharmacies to access a 30-day supply of Lantus for $35.
Healthcare IT Today
OCTOBER 19, 2023
According to Rich Steinle, CEO of Carium , many healthcare organizations haven’t created a culture of “my health is every day” even though many of the DIY approaches to health like wearables are being fully embraced by patients. This type of proactive monitoring of their health indicates that patients want to be more engaged and involved in their care.
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Start-ups & SMBs launching products quickly must bundle dashboards, reports, & self-service analytics into apps. Customers expect rapid value from your product (time-to-value), data security, and access to advanced capabilities. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) tools can provide valuable data analysis capabilities, but they have a barrier to entry that can stop small and midsize businesses from capitalizing on them.
HIT Consultant
OCTOBER 19, 2023
We reached out to six digital health executives for their key takeaways and reflections from attending the recent HLTH23 conference. Patches Seely MBA, BSN, RN, Executive Vice President of Clinical Solutions, Carenet Health “The energy of everyone I connected with was very encouraging. These are difficult times in healthcare, but I often heard people saying, “I’m not sure how exactly we will partner, but let’s figure it out.” The collaborative atmosphere spurred pro
Becker's Health IT
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Culver City, Calif.-based Prospect Medical Holdings is facing a lawsuit that alleges it failed to protect patients' health information from a ransomware attack.
HIT Consultant
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Ron Books, CEO at Net Health What You Should Know: – Net Health , a trusted source for specialized software solutions that empower restorative care providers, today announced the appointment of Ron Books as Chief Executive Officer. Josh Pickus, Net Health’s outgoing CEO, will continue to serve as a special advisor to the company. – As the CEO, Books will lead the company during the current phase of accelerated growth, spurring ongoing innovation while continuing to position Net
Mobi Health News
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Customers in College Station can now have their medication delivered to their front door in 60 minutes via Amazon's drone delivery service.
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Colington Consulting was established in 2013 and helps organizations achieve HIPAA compliance and ensures clients stay current with the latest enforcement trends. We provide a full range of HIPAA compliance services and consulting. What separates us from our competitors is our knowledge of HIPAA compliance regulations and their application to each of our client’s particular scenarios and requirements.
HIT Consultant
OCTOBER 19, 2023
What You Should Know: – XRHealth today announced that they are currently deploying hundreds of VR headsets in Israel to treat patients coping with anxiety, stress, and PTSD as a result of the recent Hamas attacks. – The distribution of the headsets will span across 30 hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities and mental health centers throughout Israel (including three Clalit hospitals).
Digital Health News
OCTOBER 19, 2023
A new survey has revealed the gaps that exist between AI usage in the healthcare sector, and investment in securing the use of AI tools and technology.
Fierce Healthcare
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Chutes & Ladders—VillageMD names a new trio of leaders; Trinity Health appoint chief strategy officer ntong Thu, 10/19/2023 - 14:57
Healthcare Blog
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Public health policy encompasses various levels of healthcare, from federal legislation to state or local laws, community-based health initiatives, and facility-level policies. It impacts every area of healthcare, including interventions, access, and insurance. It also encourages good health and helps achieve designated health objectives. The administration’s role in public health is to implement appropriate policies effectively.
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While data platforms, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and programming platforms have evolved to leverage big data and streaming data, the front-end user experience has not kept up. Holding onto old BI technology while everything else moves forward is holding back organizations. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) aren’t built for modern data platforms and don’t work on modern architectures.
HIT Consultant
OCTOBER 19, 2023
What You Should Know: – GoodRx today announced it is working with Sanofi , a global leader in diabetes care, to offer a new way for people living with diabetes to access Lantus® (insulin glargine injection) 100 Units/mL in the U.S. for only $35. – This collaboration builds on Sanofi’s recent announcement to lower the list price for Lantus and cap out-of-pocket costs at $35 for all patients with commercial insurance, which goes into effect January 1, 2024.
Healthcare IT Today
OCTOBER 19, 2023
LGI Launches its International Diversification Strategy LGI Healthcare Solutions Inc. (LGI) , a leader in the development and implementation of healthcare IT solutions in Canada, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Boston Software Systems (BSS) , a US-based global provider of robotic process automation (RPA) solutions specifically designed to address the unique challenges of the healthcare industry.
HIT Consultant
OCTOBER 19, 2023
What You Should Know: – DaVita Inc. and Google Cloud are teaming up to create a new clinical operating system that sets a foundation for streamlined kidney care for more than 200,000 DaVita patients. – Built on Google Cloud infrastructure and utilizing AI and analytics tools co-developed by the two companies, DaVita’s Center Without Walls (CWOW) is now live across the organization’s 2,700+ dialysis centers nationwide. – With the deployment, DaVita has moved from a d
Digital Health News
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Britannic has delivered a telephony system for merged charities, Breast Cancer Care and Breast Cancer Now, which breaks down siloed team environments.
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FACIS® helps organizations mitigate patient and organizational risk. Maintaining compliance and safeguarding against fraud and abuse in today’s changing healthcare landscape can be challenging. Most healthcare organizations screen and monitor providers against the OIG but that’s only ONE of FACIS®’ primary sources. FACIS® pulls data for every taxonomy from the lowest level employee to the highest level licensed professional.
Fierce Healthcare
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Ilant Health, a new virtual provider targeting obesity treatment, has launched out of stealth with $3 million in funding. | Founded on the belief that obesity care will only transform healthcare if it is part of the system, Ilant plans to partner with employers and payers. The startup is led by Elina Onitskansky, who previously served as SVP and head of strategy at Molina Healthcare.
Digital Health News
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Cisco has released a security advisory following a cyber threat to its IOS EX Software which without action could leave customers vulnerable.
Fierce Healthcare
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Of the $11.8 billion spent on 45 generic drugs by Medicare Part D in 2021, 70% went to intermediary gross profit, according to a new study. | A new study released in JAMA Health Forum quantified how pharmacies and wholesalers use spread pricing to earn profit.
Digital Health News
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Thursday's briefing includes the first UK rollout of Scandinavian falls prevention tech and launch of the West Midlands Health Tech Innovation Accelerator.
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In the rapidly-evolving world of embedded analytics and business intelligence, one important question has emerged at the forefront: How can you leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance your application’s analytics capabilities? Imagine having an AI tool that answers your user’s questions with a deep understanding of the context in their business and applications, nuances of their industry, and unique challenges they face.
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