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Future-Proofing Nurse Leadership: Why Competency Management Is the Cornerstone of Clinical Excellence

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Authored By: Geir Arnhoff, CEO / Co-Founder Linkedin As healthcare organizations confront compounding challengesclinical workforce shortages, value-based care pressures, and digital transformation mandatesexecutive teams are being called to rethink how leadership is cultivated, measured, and scaled. While many health systems invest in technology for bedside care or revenue cycle optimization, the next wave of transformation is leadership infrastructure itself.

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Vendor Notebook: Voice AI agents tackle trust, explainability

Healthcare It News

This week and in the days ahead, technology companies, including Infinitus, Ambience Healthcare and Anthropic, release new artificial intelligence tools that could bolster trust and ease of use for patients, physicians and revenue cycle managers. Hallucination-free AI for engagement By limiting AI agent responses, Infinitus hopes to ensure trust and compliance with the first hallucination-free voice AI agents specifically for patient engagement, the company said in its announcement Thursday.

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Health System Margins Fall Below 1% in March Despite Rising Volumes, Revenues

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – U.S. hospitals nationwide experienced increases across most metricsincluding revenues, patient volumes, and expensesto close the first quarter of 2025. However, operating margins for health systems dipped below the 1% threshold in March for the first time in 15 months, according to new data released by Strata Decision Technology. – While individual hospitals continued to show margin improvement, escalating non-labor costs put renewed pressure on overall health

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Data breach at Yale New Haven Health impacts 5.6M people

Healthcare Dive

It’s the largest healthcare breach reported to federal regulators so far this year.

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The Essential Guide to Secure Messaging in Healthcare

Discover everything healthcare providers need to know about secure messaging. Covering essential topics like HIPAA compliance, communication efficiency, and patient privacy protection, this resource is indispensable for professionals, caregivers, and administrative staff alike.📱 💬 Whether managing sensitive patient data, coordinating care teams, or streamlining workflows, discover actionable insights to implement secure messaging solutions effectively.

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Navina Secures $55M Series C Funding Led by Growth Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives

Healthcare IT Today

Navina , a market leader in AI-powered clinical intelligence, today announced the successful completion of a $55 million Series C funding round, bringing the total funding to $100 million. The round is led by Growth Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives, with participation from existing investors, including Vertex Ventures Israel, Grove Ventures, and ALIVE.

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Humanizing Healthcare

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Iain Jewitt, Chief Technology Officer at Purple , and Percival Kane, Jr., MHA, Chief Operating Officer at UH Ahuja Medical Center Over the past decade, the healthcare industry has experienced an evolution due largely to technological advancements, industry-wide reform, and evolving patient needs and expectations. These changes have shaped how the industry is perceived, how patients access healthcare, and how providers deliver it.

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Blue Shield of California exposed data of 4.7M people to Google

Healthcare Dive

In February, the insurer learned that Google Analytics shared data from its members with its advertising service from April 2021 through January 2024.

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Ochsner Health innovations show better outcomes for chronic care

Healthcare It News

The health system's 10-year project uses proven digital tools to help patients with conditions such as hypertension and diabetes better manage their care. Dan Shields, Ochsner's CEO of digital medicine, explains.

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CHS emphasizes divestitures, strong volumes in Q1 earnings

Healthcare Dive

The Franklin, Tennessee-based system continued to deleverage its portfolio during the quarter, boosted volumes and “held the line” on supply expenses, CEO Tim Hingtgen said.

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Bridging Innovation & Patient Care: The Growing Role of AI

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Co-founder & CEO at Tattva.Health

AI is transforming clinical trials—accelerating drug discovery, optimizing patient recruitment, and improving data analysis. But its impact goes far beyond research. As AI-driven innovation reshapes the clinical trial process, it’s also influencing broader healthcare trends, from personalized medicine to patient outcomes. Join this new webinar featuring Simran Kaur for an insightful discussion on what all of this means for the future of healthcare!

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Beyond Paper: Modernizing Print Management in Healthcare

HIT Consultant

Mat Buttrey, Sr. Product Manager & Strategic Lead Healthcare at PaperCut Technology continues revolutionizing healthcare while enhancing patient care and operational efficiency. Despite continual innovation, paper-based processes and physical documentation dominate many aspects of the industry. Reliance on traditional workflows presents many challenges.

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Molina reports mixed Q1, says Medicaid rates are increasing

Healthcare Dive

The California-based insurer’s results were “good enough,” one analyst said.

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Nabla Expands Partnership with FQHC Neighborhood Healthcare, Rolling Out Ambient AI Assistant to All Clinicians

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Nabla , an ambient AI assistant for clinicians, today announced an expanded partnership with Neighborhood Healthcare , a prominent Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving nearly 100,000 patients annually across California’s San Diego and Riverside counties. – Following a highly successful four-month pilot program, Nabla’s AI assistant is now being implemented live across all 220 clinicians within the organization, aiming to alleviate admin

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UNC Health CEO to step down

Healthcare Dive

Wesley Burks’ last day will be Sept. 1. The health system has not yet named a permanent successor.

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HIPAA Compliance 2025: Navigating Regulatory Changes & Industry Trends

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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The Four Pillars of a Quality Management System in the Life Sciences Industry

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Life sciences companies operate in a highly regulated environment where quality is essential. A strong Quality Management System (QMS) is crucial for ensuring product safety, compliance, and consumer trust. 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.

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Four ways FHIR brings value to health plans in 2025

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The HL7 Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources standard is revolutionizing how clinical data is exchanged across the healthcare ecosystem. The standard offers new and unparalleled opportunities for health plans to enhance interoperability, reduce administrative burdens and improve member outcomes. The Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) standard is the new pathway for health plans to experience broader access to clinical data and achieve business goals.

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Infinitus Launches Trust-Based Hallucination-Free Voice AI Agent for Healthcare

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know Infinitus has powered over 100 million minutes of healthcare conversations, supporting more than one million patients with its proprietary voice AI platform. The new agents are the first to integrate hallucination-free architecture, contextual knowledge graphs, and enterprise-grade compliance safeguards for regulated clinical environments.

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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕

Digital Health News

Our coffee time briefing covers 1.25m investment for SiSU Health and a new milestone for West Hertfordshire's teledermatology service.

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Simplify Screening for Excluded Providers

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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Femtech: Overture Life Secures $20.6M to Advance IVF Automation

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Overture Life today announced a significant $20.6M strategic funding round, bringing its total capital raised to $57M from leading industry investors. – Supported by Overwater Ventures , GV (formerly Google Ventures) , and Khosla Ventures , the $20.6M strategic round reflects deep investor conviction in Overtures science-led mission. – The capital will support additional clinical research and product development, accelerating the refinement and rollout o

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A Nanodrug Drug Platform for Treating Acute Spinal Injuries – Life Sciences Today Podcast Episode 6

Healthcare IT Today

We’re excited to be back for another episode of the Life Sciences Today Podcast by Healthcare IT Today. This time I am with Dr. Lior Shaltiel, Founder and CEO at NurExone. We start this episode off with Dr. Shaltiel sharing how his personal and professional path led him to found NurExone and how he was able to get the necessary funding. Then we discuss what Dr.

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Health IT Business News, Financial Edition – April 24, 2025

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Business and financial news from Ricoh Document Scanners, Eko Health, IKS Health, Reimagine Care, RISA, ModMed, Altera Digital Health, Paragon Denali, VirtuSense Technologies, Yosi Health, Ambience Healthcare, and more. The post Health IT Business News, Financial Edition – April 24, 2025 appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Kaiser Permanente Appoints Neil Cowles as Chief Information and Technology Officer

HIT Consultant

Neil Cowles, Chief Information and Technology Officer at Kaiser Permanente What You Should Know: – Kaiser Permanente has appointed Neil Cowles as the organizations new chief information and technology officer (CITO), effective immediately. – Cowles, who most recently served as chief technology officer since June 2024, will now lead Kaiser Permanente’s extensive information and technology organization. – As CITO, Cowles will guide the technological future of an organizatio

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Healthcare Vendor Risk Management: Strategies for Protected Data

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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Blue Shield of California shared private health data of 4.7M members with Google for years

Mobi Health News

The health insurer unintentionally exposed the personal data of 4.7 million people to Google through a misconfigured analytics tool used between 2021 and 2024.

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HeartBeam & AccurKardia Integrates Advanced ECG Analysis into Cardiac Monitoring Platform

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – HeartBeam , a medical technology company focused on transforming cardiac care by providing powerful personalized insights, today announced a strategic collaboration with AccurKardia , an innovator in ECG-based diagnostics technology. – The partnership unites two innovation leaders in ambulatory electrocardiogram (ECG) recording and analysis, aiming to enhance the accessibility of advanced cardiac monitoring solutions.

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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

The voice agents can make and receive phone calls from patients, freeing up time for staff.

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DHL Express Launches Next-Day Brazil-to-USA Medical Express Service for Clinical Trials

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – DHL Express , the world’s leading international express services provider, today announced a significant expansion of its specialized Medical Express (WMX) service, adding a next-day delivery capability for the critical Brazil-to-USA lane. – The enhancement connects South America and Puerto Rico more efficiently to the United States, providing crucial support for customers in the pharmaceutical and clinical research sectors navigating complex global supp

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

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.