Fri.Sep 27, 2024

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GPs cry My Health Record 'overhaul' and more briefs

Healthcare It News

Australian gov't urged to raise My Health Record funding An organisation of general practitioners in Australia has called on the federal government to upgrade the country's digital health record system. "We’re calling for the federal government to overhaul My Health Record to improve its useability for Australians, GPs, and other health professionals," said RACGP President Dr Nicole Higgins in a statement.

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Acquisitions work as a one-time efficiency boost for hospital margins: study

Healthcare Dive

Independent hospitals can receive efficiency and profitability boosts from acquisitions. However, buyouts don’t continue to improve operating metrics for corporate-owned hospitals, according to a new study.

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ReproDialogue: Critical Discussions on Self-Managed Abortion & Reproductive Justice

Bill of Health

Photo credit: Martina Šalov International Safe Abortion Day is 28 September. This new digital symposium, ReproDialogue: Critical Discussions on Self-managed Abortion & Reproductive Justice by guest editor Lucía Berro Pizzarossa in collaboration with Birmingham Law School and the Centre for Health Law, Science and Policy at the University of Birmingham , brings the international revolution in self-managed reproductive healthcare into focus.

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The unexpected consequences of hospital quality scores

Healthcare Dive

One clinical affairs expert argues that it’s time to reexamine the federal Hospital-Acquired Condition Reduction Program.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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FCC set to require georouting for 988 Lifeline calls, enhancing access to local services

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

New federal requirements on wireless carriers could help address the nation’s mental health crisis and improve local suicide prevention response and patient care, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said in an announcement Wednesday. Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel said the agency will vote to codify the rule at its October meeting.

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Vendor Management and Data Security: Strengthening Your Weakest Link

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Matt Murren, Co-Founder and CEO at True North Modern healthcare groups depend on dozens of vendors, from EHR and other software companies to imaging services and medical device manufacturers. Unfortunately, vital third-party “business associates” like these accounted for nine out of ten of the largest data breaches in healthcare in 2022 as well as the two breaches in 2023 whose “individuals affected” dwarfed the rest of the list (Health EC LLC and ESO Solution

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HHS OIG finds gaps in opioid treatment for Medicare, Medicaid enrollees

Fierce Healthcare

Many counties do not have medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) services available through providers and treatment programs, and even in counties that do, Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries of | A new report from HHS OIG looked at access to medication for opioid use disorder services and found many high need counties do not have specialized providers.

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This Healthcare Payment Breakthrough is Actually Analog

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Bob Chin, chief information officer, PayMedix. I’m a confirmed AI optimist and believe the technology will improve healthcare on a broad scale, from diagnosis to drug discovery, precision medicine, robotic surgery, record keeping, analytics, […] The article This Healthcare Payment Breakthrough is Actually Analog appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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CMS: Medicare Advantage, Part D premiums are stable for 2025

Fierce Healthcare

Medicare's open enrollment window opens in a few weeks, and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is offering a broad look at the landscape around Medicare Advantage and Part D before si | Medicare's open enrollment window opens in a few weeks, and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is offering a broad look at the landscape around Medicare Advantage and Part D before signups begin.

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Real-Life Examples of HIPAA Violations and How to Avoid Them

Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer

Download our 30-minute webinar where we delve into real-life examples of HIPAA violations and preventative measures every organization should know! You will learn: The critical factors that lead to HIPAA violations and how to identify them. Three compelling real-life cases of organizations that faced severe HIPAA penalties. Proven strategies to safeguard YOUR organization against HIPAA violations.

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Telehealth Satisfaction: A Mixed Bag Despite Growing Adoption, J.D. Power 2024 Study Reveals

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Telehealth , hailed as a potential game-changer in healthcare accessibility, has experienced mixed success in meeting patient expectations, according to the latest J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Telehealth Satisfaction Study. – While telehealth usage has skyrocketed, particularly during the pandemic, the study reveals significant variations in patient satisfaction between different telehealth providers and concerns regarding the effectiveness of telehealth for various t

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Epic's countermove: Calls for Carequality, Particle Health to go public with patient privacy dispute

Fierce Healthcare

Electronic health records giant Epic wants a behind-the-scenes dispute with Particle Health over patient data made public, saying the startup has mischaracterized the events in its antitrust lawsui | Electronic health records giant Epic wants a behind-the-scenes dispute with Particle Health over patient data made public, saying the startup has mischaracterized the events in its antitrust lawsuit.

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Epic Challenges Particle Health Over Data Privacy Dispute

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Epic Systems , a leading electronic health records (EHR) provider, has initiated a dispute against Particle Health through the Carequality interoperability network, raising concerns about the potential misuse of patient medical records. – The dispute, filed at the direction of Epic’s customer governing council, alleges that some Particle customers used the network to take people’s medical records under false pretenses.

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Texas health system confirms ransomware attack: 6 things to know

Becker's Health IT

Learn about the recent ransomware attack on a Texas health system and how it is impacting patient care. Stay informed with these six key details.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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NHS tenders for £2.5bn Digital Workplace Solutions framework

Digital Health News

NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) has published a contract notice for the Digital Workplace Solutions 2 framework, worth £2.5 billion.

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Chutes & Ladders — Oschner, Emory, AdhereHealth tap female execs for top C-suite roles

Fierce Healthcare

Welcome to this week's Chutes & Ladders, our roundup of hirings, firings and retirings throughout the industry. | Welcome to this week's Chutes & Ladders, our roundup of hirings, firings and retirings throughout the industry. Please submit the good news—or the bad—from your shop, and we will feature it here at the end of each week.

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Frimley Health’s remote monitoring programme shows promise

Digital Health News

An independent actuarial report from Strategia has confirmed the potential of Frimley Health’s remote monitoring programme.

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Indiana health network partners with CLEAR for password security

Becker's Health IT

Community Health Network, based in Indianapolis, partnered with CLEAR, a secure identity platform, to enhance security and streamline identity verification processes, according to a Sept. 25 press release from Community Health Network.

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How To Empower Your Workforce With Modern Fertility Benefits

Speaker: Andrea Wuchiski

In an era where a workforce spans multiple generations, HR managers and Total Rewards leaders face the unique challenge of designing benefits packages that cater to diverse employee needs. This session will delve into how comprehensive fertility benefits can bridge generational gaps, support employees’ health, and enhance workplace satisfaction. Join us for an insightful session that highlights the strategic importance of fertility benefits in today’s competitive job market.

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Key Insights, Learnings and Perspectives from MEDITECH Live

Healthcare IT Today

As I’ve attended more and more user conferences, I’ve realized that the experience as these user conferences really represents the leadership and the culture of the company. I think it’s almost impossible for a company to fake it. Who you are shows up on stage, in the programming, and the approach to the conference. I saw this first hand this week at the MEDITECH Live conference.

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SONIFI Health & NESA Bring Epic Virtual Care to Patient TVs

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Leading patient engagement technology provide r SONIFI Health has partnered with NESA—a rapidly growing virtual care technology provider whose AI-powered solution is embedded directly into Epic’s ECAL/CAL virtual care platform—to improve patient care and engagement with SONIFI Health’s interactive TV system. – Building on the success NESA has experienced deploying virtual care on wall-mounted displays and mobile carts in hospitals, integrations with SONIF

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Rejoy Health Secures $125 Million Valuation, Plans AI Expansion in Healthcare

Healthcare IT Today

Rejoy Health Secures $125 Million Valuation to Expand AI Capabilities and Enhance Healthcare Solutions Rejoy Health announces the successful completion of a significant funding round, resulting in a company valuation of $125 million. This capital will be strategically allocated to expanding the company’s AI capabilities, with a focus on hiring additional AI engineers and expanding GPU clusters.

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How hospital lobbyists are leveraging revenue cycle data to win over Washington

Fierce Healthcare

Timely access to individual and collective revenue cycle data streams is making the difference for hospital lobbyists petitioning Washington for more favorable healthcare policy, say representative | Timely data aggregation is a key weapon in the arms race with payers over issues like medical debt, claims denials and pay interruptions, AHA and FAH policy heads told a room of hospital revenue cycle leaders at a recent vendor event.

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Advanced Compliance: OSHA & HIPAA in Healthcare Facilities

Dive into the Compliance Officer's Handbook for advanced OSHA and HIPAA strategies. This guide provides detailed steps for maintaining compliance in healthcare facilities, covering key regulations like the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and HIPAA Privacy Rule. Learn to create a culture of compliance with management commitment, employee training, and regular risk assessments.

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ISO 13485 vs ISO 9001: Key Differences

Dot Compliance

ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 are both quality management system (QMS) standards, but they serve distinct purposes within different industries. While ISO 9001 provides a generic framework for quality management, ISO 13485 is specifically tailored to the medical device sector. Both standards share fundamental principles centered on customer satisfaction, process-based approaches, and continual improvement.

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SPACE-H Accelerator to Explore Astronaut Disease Treatment in Space

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – NaNotics LLC, a biopharmaceutical company developing NaNots® – novel subtractive nanoparticles that treat disease by capturing and clearing pathogenic molecules from blood – today announced that it has been selected for the inaugural SPACE-H Accelerator program – a collaboration between Starburst, NASA’s Human Research Program (NASA HRP), the Translational Research Institute for Space Health (TRISH), Methuselah Foundation, and Microsoft Federal. – The SPACE-H

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Massive Ransomware Incident Leads to $250K OCR Settlement

Compliancy Group

With Cybersecurity Awareness Month looming, data security should be top of mind for any organization that handles sensitive information. This is further highlighted by the announcement of the most recent Office for Civil Rights (OCR) settlement involving a ransomware incident. After receiving a complaint that Cascade Eye and Skin Centers allegedly suffered a ransomware incident, OCR launched an investigation into the healthcare provider.

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PACE-H Accelerator to Explore Astronaut Disease Treatment in Space

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – NaNotics LLC, a biopharmaceutical company developing NaNots® – novel subtractive nanoparticles that treat disease by capturing and clearing pathogenic molecules from blood – today announced that it has been selected for the inaugural SPACE-H Accelerator program – a collaboration between Starburst, NASA’s Human Research Program (NASA HRP), the Translational Research Institute for Space Health (TRISH), Methuselah Foundation, and Microsoft Federal. – The SPACE

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Enhance Healthcare Efficiency With Top Payroll & HCM Services

Running a healthcare facility requires precision and care, not just for patients but also for your staff. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," helps healthcare providers choose the best provider. Efficient payroll management ensures timely, accurate payments, critical for maintaining staff morale and trust. Compliance support helps navigate complex healthcare regulations and avoid costly fines.