Wed.Jun 05, 2024

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Wyden urges HHS to require healthcare cybersecurity standards

Healthcare Dive

Sen. Ron Wyden said the agency’s approach to cybersecurity is inadequate, arguing for mandatory resiliency standards, periodic audits and technical support for providers.

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The MRO Exchange: Healthmap Solutions CIO Bill Moore

MRO Compliance

Healthcare NOW Radio Podcast Network ยท The MRO Exchange: Healthmap Solutions' CIO Bill Moore S1E2: Host Mark Thomas, Chief Technology Officer at MRO, and guest Bill Moore, Chief Information Officer at Healthmap Solutions, discuss all things healthcare technology. They dive into technology transformation, artificial intelligence, and where healthcare technology is heading in the future.

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House subcommittee lands on transparency for 340B reform

Healthcare Dive

Based on the Oversight and Investigations hearing, political will in Congress seems slim to cut back the 340B program — without a clearer view of how hospitals are using the funds first.

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Appeals court upholds ruling barring former Express Scripts chief from joining CVS

Fierce Healthcare

A federal appeals court has upheld an injunction preventing the former head of Express Scripts from taking an executive role at CVS Health. | A federal appeals court has upheld an injunction preventing the former head of Express Scripts from taking an executive role at CVS Health.

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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 Buyerโ€™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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Under the watch of the attorney general, Northwell overhauls charity care policy

Healthcare Dive

New York's largest health system will expand its financial assistance policies following a review from the state attorney general.

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Coverage pathways for psychedelic therapies

Fierce Healthcare

This week on "Podnosis," we explore therapeutic psychedelics. | This week on "Podnosis," we explore therapeutic psychedelics. Noah Tong from Fierce Healthcare sat down with Kim Chew, Senior Counsel at Husch Blackwell, to discuss the accessibility challenges in this promising but complex space.

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TytoCare Updates Home Smart Clinic Platform with New Features

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – TytoCare, a virtual care company enabling accessible, high-quality primary care from home, has released a major software update for its Home Smart Clinic. – The update includes a number of new features that are designed to make high-quality healthcare more accessible at scale for payers, providers, and patients. TytoCare Home Smart Clinic Update: Enhancing Virtual Healthcare Accessibility and Efficiency The recent update to TytoCareโ€™s Home Smart Clinic introdu

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Easy, Secure Logins for Patient Data with LG Solutions

Healthcare IT Today

Security has become a top priority in healthcare. If you’re not investing in secure solutions, you’re going to have problems. The challenge for many organizations is balancing the need for secure solutions while not impacting the workflow for clinicians and patients. This is why it was great to see LG coming together with Imprivata to create a simple, secure solution that satisfied the CISOs needs and desires along with a simple workflow that doesn’t impact clinicians and pat

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Judge denies FTC's preliminary bid to block Novant, CHS' $320M hospital deal

Fierce Healthcare

Novant Health and Community Health Systems (CHS) will be permitted to consummate their contested $320 million hospital deal, though the pair still face some regulatory uncertainty following the dea | U.S. District Judge Kenneth Bell wrote that the two-hospital transaction has "at least as much likelihood of competitive benefits as it does competitive harm.

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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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This Weekโ€™s Health IT Jobs โ€“ June 5, 2024

Healthcare IT Today

It can be very overwhelming scrolling though job board after job board in search of a position that fits your wants and needs. Let us take that stress away by finding a mix of great health IT jobs for you! We hope you enjoy this look at some of the health IT jobs we saw healthcare organizations trying to fill this week. Here’s a quick look at some of the health IT jobs we found: Technical Support Analyst – Database Performance – Oracle Oracle Fusion SCM – TrovaSemi Techno

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Appeals court revives $411M antitrust class action against Sutter Health

Fierce Healthcare

An appellate court panel has resuscitated a nine-figure antitrust class-action lawsuit against Sutter Health, ruling Tuesday that a 2022 jury was given improper instructions and that a new trial mu | The decadelong case had been unanimously ruled in the nonprofit system's favor back in 2022. A 2-1 panel has now reversed the judgment and remanded for a new trial.

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Synnovis CEO confirms ransomware attack at London hospitals

Digital Health News

Synnovis CEO Mark Dollar has confirmed that a ransomware attack has interrupted pathology IT systems, causing patient activity to be cancelled.

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Ascension to restore EHR by June 14

Becker's Health IT

St. Louis-based Ascension is on track to restore its EHR by June 14 after bringing its medical records systems back online in two more markets, the health system said June 5.

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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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Digital Health Unplugged: The alternative approach to EPR implementation

Digital Health News

Jordan Sollof is joined by Mark Hutchinson, vice-president of healthcare strategy and transformation at Altera Digital Health, to talk all things EPRs.

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Kentucky Enacts New Consumer Data Privacy Act

Wyatt Law Blog

On April 4, 2024, Kentucky became the 15th state to enact a comprehensive consumer data privacy law. The Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act (โ€œKCDPAโ€) will become effective on January 1, 2026. The KCDPA creates rights for Kentucky consumers and imposes requirements on certain businesses that collect consumer data.

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VA Health Chat Now Available Nationwide, Connecting 6.8M Veterans with On-Demand Virtual Care

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Veterans across the United States can now access convenient, on-demand healthcare through VA Health Chat, following the platform’s national rollout across all Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISNs). – The multi-year initiative, facilitated by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), brings CirrusMD’s physician-first virtual care services to millions of Veterans.

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Digital Therapeutics Alliance conference, day 1โ€”Following a rocky year, high hopes for the industry

Fierce Healthcare

The Digital Therapeutics Alliance's annual conference kicked off Wednesday in Washington, D.C. | The Digital Therapeutics Alliance, a trade group representing companies that provide therapy through software, hosts its annual conference in Washington, D.C. to discuss movements and learnings from the industry.

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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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UltraSight, Mayo Clinic develop Al-powered algorithms for image analysis

Mobi Health News

The organizations will co-develop algorithms to help healthcare professionals analyze point-of-care ultrasound images for cardiac care.

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Summer Schools 2024 conference programme published

Digital Health News

The programme for Summer Schools 2024 has been published, featuring national keynotes, NHS CEOs, digital leadership plenary sessions and more.

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MedTech health and data company AcuityMD scores $45M and more digital health fundings

Mobi Health News

Cardiac and lung-disease platform Eko Health secured $41 million in Series D funding.

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How the Healthcare Industry Can Strengthen Security in the Wake of Change Healthcare Breach

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Chuck Suitor, Strategic Advisor – Healthcare at ColorTokens , and former Chief Technology Officer at MD Anderson Cancer Center Earlier this year, Change Healthcare, a division of UnitedHealth Group, fell victim to a cyber-attack executed by BlackCat/ALPHV, a widely known cybercrime threat actor group. By encrypting system data and preventing administrator access, the cybercriminals allegedly forced Change Healthcare to pay them an estimated $22 million i

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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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TytoCare software update will allow patients to see more providers, collect vitals before visit

Fierce Healthcare

Telehealth company TytoCare has released a major update to its Home Smart Clinic software to benefit patientsโ€™ ability to access primary, specialty and urgent care across care networks and make the | A new software update to TytoCare virtual care products will broaden the provider pool for patients and allow them to collect vital signs at home before a telehealth visit.

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Healthcare Innovation Doesnโ€™t Stop at Go-Live

HealthIT Answers

Joshua Liu MD explains why healthcare innovation will only be as successful as the change management you apply both before AND after Go-Live. The post Healthcare Innovation Doesnโ€™t Stop at Go-Live appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Mediktor Acquires Conversational AI Platform Sensely To Enhance Global Footprint

HIT Consultant

From left to right – Adam Odessky and Cristian Pascual What You Should Know: – Mediktor , a provider of AI-powered healthcare solutions, announced today the acquisition of Sensely , a San Francisco-based innovator in conversational AI for patient engagement. – The strategic acquisition strengthens Mediktor’s global footprint, broadens its technology portfolio, and positions the combined entity as a major player in the AI-driven healthcare market.

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Revenue Cycle and Payer News โ€“ June 5, 2024

HealthIT Answers

Reported payers and health insurance industry news from CDPHP, AHIP, Independence Blue Cross, CVS Health, Humana, UnitedHealth Group, UnitedHealthcare, Medica, Lightbeam Health Solutions, Milliman MedInsight and more. The post Revenue Cycle and Payer News – June 5, 2024 appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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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.