Wed.May 22, 2024

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Medicare adviser sets recommendations for diabetes device evidence

Healthcare Dive

A MEDCAC panel found time in range was an “extremely important” metric, but members were divided on whether quality of life measures should influence coverage.

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Geisinger saves $560K in pilot integrating video visits into Epic MyChart

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Over the course of the pandemic, demand for behavioral health services increased dramatically in the communities served by Geisinger, the Danville, Pennsylvania-based health system. With a large patient population in rural areas, Geisinger expanded its use of telemedicine to scale access and leverage a national workforce to serve them. Today, Geisinger Behavioral Health serves more than 45,000 unique patients annually, with more than 80% of services offered via telemedicine.

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Latest 340B ruling delivers blow to providers

Healthcare Dive

Drugmakers are allowed to impose conditions on which pharmacies they dispense discounted drugs to in the 340B program, according to an appellate court.

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The MRO Exchange: Matt Wildman and James Pelletier on Quality Reporting

MRO Compliance

Healthcare NOW Radio Podcast Network · MRO Exchange: Connecting Healthcare Executives S1E1: On the first episode of The MRO Exchange: Connecting Healthcare Executives, host Matt Wildman, Chief Commerical Officer at MRO, interviews healthcare quality reporting expert James Pelletier. Together they discuss the importance of healthcare quality reporting and how it serves to improve patient care, as well as what is currently top of mind for value-based care organizations.

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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.

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New online portal allows patients to report potential EMTALA violations

Healthcare Dive

The federal government and states have sparred over whether providers must cover emergency abortion services since Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022.

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Industry Spotlight: Alan Payne, group product and engineering director, the Access Group

Digital Health News

Alan Payne, group product and engineering director with the Access Group, tells Jennifer Trueland that unleashing the potential of community and third sector services is key to reducing friction in the system and improving outcomes for patients

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UPMC's layoffs were the start of a McKinsey-guided 'transformation,' documents show

Fierce Healthcare

A wave of employee layoffs that UPMC announced last month was just one part of a broader restructure and operations “transformation” initiative, for which the nonprofit system has tapped management | An internal presentation obtained by Fierce Healthcare outlined April's “tough, but necessary" layoffs as one part of a broader look at the nonprofit system's operations, for which it has partnered with the consulting firm McKinsey & Company.

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Battling Physician Burnout with Collaborative Care

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Sussan Nwogwugwu, DNP, PMHNP, Clinical Leader, Done. Physician burnout, characterized by exhaustion, compassion fatigue and feelings of inadequacy, not only affects physicians; it also affects their care quality, which ultimately compromises patient well-being.

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Express Scripts, CPESN team up to support independent pharmacies in providing key services

Fierce Healthcare

Express Scripts will partner with CPESN in the latest evolution of its IndependentRx Initiative, which aims to boost independent and community pharmacies. | Express Scripts will partner with CPESN in the latest evolution of its IndependentRx Initiative, which aims to boost independent and community pharmacies.

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Provide Real Value in Your Applications with Data and Analytics

The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.

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The Rise of Capitation: How Tech Optimizes Finances for Payers and Providers

HealthIT Answers

By David L. Morris - The healthcare industry is witnessing a monumental shift toward alternative payment models. Among them, capitation is growing in popularity as one of the most durable ways to stabilize costs and focus on preventive and primary care. The post The Rise of Capitation: How Tech Optimizes Finances for Payers and Providers appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Hospitals grapple with generic drug supply shortages

Fierce Healthcare

In this week’s episode of “Podnosis,” we’re diving into the issue of generic drug shortages. | In this week's "Podnosis" episode, Fierce Healthcare’s Dave Muoio talks with Allan Coukell from Civica Rx about generic drug shortages. Coukell discusses the impact on healthcare providers, recent strategies to strengthen the drug supply chain and advice for organizations facing these shortages.

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Twin Health Unveils Digital Twin AI for Weight Loss with GLP-1 Elimination

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Today, Twin Health announced it is extending its whole body digital twin AI platform, proven to help members achieve remission of type 2 diabetes and eliminate medications, to address the challenge of obesity and weight loss. – Twin’s Healthy Weight solution combines digital twin AI and compassionate clinical care to help members achieve a healthy weight that they can sustain without medication.

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Mayo Clinic taps Zipline for drone delivery of meds, supplies to hospital-at-home patients

Fierce Healthcare

Mayo Clinic is partnering with Zipline to provide drone delivery service for medications and supplies directly to patients' homes as part of its advanced hospital-at-home program. | Mayo Clinic is partnering with Zipline to provide drone delivery service for medications and supplies directly to patients' homes as part of its advanced hospital-at-home program.

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Best Practices for Sharing Protected Health Information (PHI)

Explore essential topics in this ebook, including what constitutes PHI and how to identify it using 18 indicators. Gain insights into the importance of safeguarding PHI to protect patient privacy and learn about the severe consequences of HIPAA violations. Discover practical strategies for securely exchanging PHI within your healthcare organization, including assessing risks and implementing effective safeguards.

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Ransomware: 10 things hospital leaders should know

Becker's Health IT

Hospitals and health systems continue to be targeted by ransomware hackers, disrupting patient care and costing millions of dollars in recovery costs.

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Inside the breathtaking world of therapeutic psychedelics: Great promise and great challenges

Fierce Healthcare

Marcus Capone felt he had run out of options. | Advocates say psychedelic drugs changed their lives and helped cure serious mental conditions when antidepressants failed. But accessing these therapies at an affordable price is a huge challenge.

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Concert Health, WellSpan Health partner to support PCPs in Pennsylvania

Mobi Health News

WellSpan Philhaven will add the digital health company's offerings to its suite of behavioral health services to support its primary care providers.

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Wyden pushes for CMS to crack down on broker misbehavior

Fierce Healthcare

A key senator is calling on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to crack down on brokers who submit fraudulent enrollments for Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans. | A key senator is calling on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to crack down on brokers who submit fraudulent enrollments for Affordable Care Act plans.

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Deliver Mission Critical Insights in Real Time with Data & Analytics

In the fast-moving manufacturing sector, delivering mission-critical data insights to empower your end users or customers can be a challenge. Traditional BI tools can be cumbersome and difficult to integrate - but it doesn't have to be this way. Logi Symphony offers a powerful and user-friendly solution, allowing you to seamlessly embed self-service analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting directly into your applications.

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ONC Brief Reveals Current State of Hospital Data Interoperability

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – A new report by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) examines the current state of electronic health information exchange among hospitals in the United States. The findings reveal progress in interoperability but also highlight areas where improvement is needed. – In addition, this brief describes the breadth of electronic information exchange between hospitals and other providers across the care continuum and focuses

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Tufts Medicine laying off 174 employees to 'stabilize financial health'

Fierce Healthcare

Citing tough financial headwinds, Burlington, Massachusetts-based Tufts Medicine confirmed plans to lay off another 174 of its employees. | The nonprofit system, which employs about 13,000 people, said the "vast majority" of those affected have administrative and non-direct patient care roles.

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The Impact of Technology on Workplace Violence Prevention 

American Medical Compliance

Workplace violence is a significant concern across various industries, affecting employee safety, productivity, and overall organizational morale. Moreover, it encompasses a range of harmful behaviors, including physical assaults, threats, harassment, and verbal abuse, occurring within a work setting. As stated in OSHA’s fact sheet , each year, 2 million American workers fall victim to workplace violence.

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5 Cloud Security Best Practices for Healthcare Leaders

HIT Consultant

Jake Madders, co-founder and director of Hyve Managed Hosting Based on last year’s research by PWC, the majority of health services organizations have already transitioned to the cloud or are in the process of doing so. The study claims that 81% of health services executives confirmed that they have adopted the cloud in most or all parts of their business to enhance patient care, clinical workflows, safety and more.

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The Essential Guide to HIPAA-Compliant Messaging for Home Care Teams

Explore the risks posed by non-compliant consumer apps like Instagram and WhatsApp in healthcare settings. Learn about potential HIPAA penalties and use a self-evaluation flowchart to determine your organization's need for HIPAA-compliant messaging. Discover straightforward steps to implement secure communication solutions efficiently, ensuring compliance and protecting patient data effectively.

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Scottish Government ‘Cloud First’ strategy delayed following budget review

Digital Health News

The Scottish Government has confirmed that its ‘Cloud First’ digital health strategy has been delayed following a recent budget review and settlement.

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Virtual Reality Relief for Workers’ Compensation: AppliedVR Launches RelieVRx® Program

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – AppliedVR , a leader in immersive therapeutic solutions, has announced the launch of their flagship product, RelieVRx®, into the workers’ compensation market. This FDA-authorized virtual reality (VR) program is the first of its kind to offer comprehensive, non-pharmacological treatment for chronic lower back pain (CLBP – AppliedVR’s RelieVRx® program signifies a significant advancement in pain management for workers’ compensation claims.

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Ireland announces plans to roll out patient app and shared care record

Digital Health News

The Irish Health Service Executive has launched a digital framework, including plans to roll out a patient app and national shared care record.

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Virtual speech therapy platform Expressable secures $26M

Mobi Health News

The company offers adults and children virtual care sessions with therapists, homework and educational content.

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Using Data & Analytics for Improving Healthcare Innovation and Outcomes

In the rapidly evolving healthcare industry, delivering data insights to end users or customers can be a significant challenge for product managers, product owners, and application team developers. The complexity of healthcare data, the need for real-time analytics, and the demand for user-friendly interfaces can often seem overwhelming. But with Logi Symphony, these challenges become opportunities.