Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Every day in the United States, 10,000 Americans turn 65 , according to the AARP. And 85% of older Americans have at least one chronic condition , according to the National Institutes of Health. Against this backdrop, health systems usually wait until a patient is in a costly state before implementing a remote patient monitoring program. That's because distributing connected devices to homes is extremely difficult to scale.

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Healthcare Dive

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

MGB said the layoffs are necessary to get ahead of an anticipated budget shortfall of $250 million over the next two years.

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American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Patients who receive restorative nursing care are 32% less likely to be readmitted to the hospital than those receiving standard care, as reported in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. This is because the principles of restorative nursing go beyond basic medical careit actively engages patients in their recovery through mobility training, self-care support, and personalized rehabilitation.

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Healthcare Dive

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

After decades of research, Vertex Pharmaceuticals now has an approved pain medication. Can one of the world’s most powerful biotechs contend with a healthcare system that’s long favored opioids?

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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.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Investments from Fidelity Management & Research Company and Dexcom Bring URA Valuation to $5.2 Billion URA , the company behind Oura Ring, the worlds leading smart ring, today announced the completion of a $200 million Series D funding round. Fidelity Management & Research Company and Dexcom, the global leader in glucose biosensing, participated in the round.

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

What You Should Know: – The healthcare industry continues to be the most heavily targeted sector, accounting for 41.2% of third-party breaches in 2024, according to new report from Black Kite. – Black Kites sixth annual Third Party Breach Report reveals a concerning trend in cybersecurity: the rise of “silent breaches.” These hidden vulnerabilities within interconnected ecosystems wreaked havoc across industries in 2024, with threat actors exploiting trusted vendor relati

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The following is a guest article by Bhushan Jayeshkumar Patel, Senior Member at IEEE Technology is poised to significantly impact healthcare in the coming years. In fact, a recent study showed that 29% of technologists surveyed predicted that healthcare would be a top industry sector impacted by technology in 2025, according to The Impact of Technology in 2025 and Beyond: An IEEE Global Study.

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Healthcare Dive

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The massive insurer now expects to lose 550,000 Medicare Advantage members — roughly one-tenth of its individual MA footprint — this year as a result of plan cuts.

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HealthIT Answers

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

By Jim Tate - Medicare has a long history of taking bold actions. In 2003 electronic claims submission was mandated. In 2011, CMS established the EHR Incentive Programs to promote the adoption and meaningful use of certified electronic health record technology. The post An Open Letter to Medicare on Interoperability appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Healthcare Dive

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Scott Gottlieb supports a reversion to an earlier interpretation of the 21st Century Cures Act, which would exempt more types of clinical decision support software from the FDA’s premarket review process.

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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.

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Healthcare It News

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Sponsor: ServiceNow Primary topic: Patient Engagement Topic: Artificial Intelligence Patient Engagement Resource Central: White Papers External url: [link] Thumbnail: Body: Sponsor: ServiceNow Enterprise Taxonomy: AI Analytics Short Headline: Drive efficiencies and improve patient experiences with AI Region Tag: Global Edition Node settings: Exclude from Accelerate RSS feed

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

What You Should Know: – Intelerad , a global leader in medical imaging software solutions, and Strategic Radiology , a national coalition of privately owned independent radiology practices, today announced significant milestones achieved through their five-year partnership. – The collaboration, focused on empowering independent radiology practices with cutting-edge technology and operational efficiencies, has experienced remarkable growth in 2024, quadrupling participation and tripli

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YouCompli

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Healthcare compliance professionals play a vital role in ensuring that organizations adhere to ever-changing regulations and standards. However, one of the most persistent challenges they face is managing and delegating compliance responsibilities effectively. The task of identifying, assigning, and tracking who is responsible for specific compliance activities can become an overwhelming and inefficient processespecially in large, complex healthcare organizations.

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

What You Should Know: – AdventHealth , a healthcare system with over 50 hospitals across nine states, today announced a partnership with Aidin , a healthcare technology company specializing in care coordination solutions. – The collaboration will leverage Aidin’s innovative platform to enhance AdventHealth’s care management processes, improve patient outcomes, and support the transition to value-based care.

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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.

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HealthIT Answers

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Latest announcements made from companies and organizations on hiring include Watershed Health, NextGen Healthcare, Abridge, Impact Advisors, Kontakt.io, HealtheConnections, Cigna, UnitedHealth, Consensus Health, LucyRX, Interwell Health, CareAbout Health, Premier Health Solutions, Vytalize Health, Westchester Medical Center, Inovalon, Banner|Aetna, LucidHealth, & AHIMA.

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

What You Should Know: – Medidata , a Dassault Systmes brand and a leading provider of clinical trial solutions, today announced the integration of data from the UK interactive Costing Tool (iCT) into its Grants Manager platform. – The collaboration with the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) provides life sciences organizations with a streamlined and standardized approach to clinical trial budgeting, enhancing efficiency and transparency in research funding.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Strong IT innovation, including the use of generative AI, is central to Inception Health , located in southeastern Wisconsin. In this video at the AWS re:Invent conference, we hear about their “clinical technology stack” from Dr. Melek Somai, MPH, Vice President, Chief Technology and Chief Product Officer at Inception Health and the Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin Health Network.

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

What You Should Know: – Aledade , the nation’s largest network of independent primary care providers, announced the addition of over 500 new primary care practices, clinics, and community health centers to its network. – The expansion brings the total number of supported organizations to more than 2,400, serving nearly 3 million patients through value-based care programs across the United States.

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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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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Investment to Help Drive Expansion to Support Platform Growth Core Sound Imaging , provider of medical imaging platform Studycast, today announced an $80 million growth investment from PSG , a leading growth equity firm that specializes in partnering with software and technology-enabled services companies to capitalize on transformational growth. The investment will support Studycasts plans to help accelerate its growth in core verticals, enter new clinical areas, and further enable AI usage on

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Enterprise Taxonomy: AI Operations Telehealth Analytics Digital Health Business Patient Access Data and Information Technology Node settings: Exclude from Accelerate RSS feed

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Vijay Anand , Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at First Stop Health William Setliff , Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at First Stop Health What You Should Know: – First Stop Health , a provider of on-demand virtual care solutions, today announced the appointment of Vijay Anand as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and William Setliff as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). – These strategic additions to the leadership team bring decades of experience in healthcare technology and marketing, positi

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Mobi Health News

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The Australian-led project developed these maps, claimed to be the most detailed ever made, to link retinal thinning to various diseases.

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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.

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

What You Should Know: – OneStep , a leader in AI-powered digital care technology, today announced a new partnership with Yardi, a leading provider of end-to-end management solutions for senior living communities. –Now featured as a Yardi Senior Living Interface Vendor, OneSteps advanced motion analysis and monitoring tools will connect with Yardi EHR, providing assisted living (AL), independent living (IL), skilled nursing facilities (SNF), and continuing care retirement communities

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Mobi Health News

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Its developer, a spinoff from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, is looking to raise up to $1.5 million to commercialise their MCI screening tool.

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Fierce Healthcare

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Humana posted a $693 million loss in the fourth quarter of 2024, a notable increase from its $541 million loss in the prior-year quarter, according to its earnings report released Tuesday morning.

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Digital Health News

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust is using manual data extraction for key reporting tasks, owing to issues with its 450m Epic EPR.

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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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Mobi Health News

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

OpenAI cofounder Sam Altman says the company "is not for sale.

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Fierce Healthcare

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Walgreens must pay more than $987 million as part of an arbitration award won by a virtual care company, a federal judge ruled Monday. | Walgreens said it is closely evaluating its legal rights and options to challenge both the award and the amount of damages on appeal.

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Mobi Health News

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The aim of Conduent's Maven is to help epidemiologists detect, monitor, track and report health threats.

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Becker's Health IT

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

"Discover the latest findings from Black Kite's report on third-party breaches in healthcare, including insights from public breaches and regulatory filings in

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Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is transforming healthcare by enabling providers to track patient health outside traditional clinical settings. This blog explores the role of technology in RPM, including wearable devices, mobile apps, and connected medical tools that collect and share real-time data. Discover how RPM expands care access, improves outcomes, enhances patient engagement, and reduces costs by shifting from reactive to proactive care.