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AI-Driven Diagnostics: The Future of Precision in Medical Imaging

HIT Consultant

Thomas Kluz, Managing Director at Niterra Venture During the past ten years, I’ve collaborated and invested in several innovative healthcare organizations, and I have realized that AI has extended beyond just being a supporting tool for medical purposes. It has proven, time after time, its capabilities in diagnostic applications. One of its most promising features is medical imaging, which could potentially drive operational speed rapidly and transform the entire future of medical capabilities i

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Medicare go-broke date pushed up three years in latest trustees report

Healthcare Dive

The clock is ticking to stabilize Medicare, as a key trust fund underpinning the insurance program’s hospital benefit is now set to be depleted in 2033 instead of 2036.

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Timeline pushed back for Shared Digital Health Record system and more briefs

Healthcare It News

Shared Digital Health Record project faces delay Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand has announced a delay in launching the Shared Digital Health Record system. Initially set for a June completion, the project's first phase of implementation will now take up to December to finish. The new deadline is "more realistic," the organisation said in a statement, as Health NZ Digital Services still has more work cut out.

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Data breach at healthcare services firm Episource affects 5.4M

Healthcare Dive

The incident, one of the largest breaches reported to federal regulators this year, came after a cybercriminal accessed data on the company’s computer systems over the winter.

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How to Start Virtual Care the Right Way: A Proven Roadmap for 2025 and Beyond

Speaker: Dr. Christine Gall, DrPH, MS, BSN, RN

The promise of virtual care is no longer theoretical and is now a critical solution to many of healthcare’s most urgent challenges. Yet many healthcare leaders remain unsure how to build a business case for investment and launching the right program at the right time can be the difference between value and failure. For organizations seeking a financially sound, clinically effective entry point, Virtual Patient Observation (VPO) offers a compelling case to lead with.

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How Orthopedic Practices Are Streamlining Patient Disability and FMLA Form Management with MRO

MRO Compliance

Administrative efficiency is a critical factor in the success of any healthcare practice. For orthopedic groups, the burden of managing disability and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) forms is a growing challenge—one that consumes valuable staff time, slows down workflows, and can negatively impact patient satisfaction. Many orthopedic practices across the country have partnered with MRO to address this issue head-on.

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Medical Intelligence with Sorcero – Life Sciences Today Podcast Episode 14

Healthcare IT Today

We’re excited to be back for another episode of the Life Sciences Today Podcast by Healthcare IT Today. My guest today is Dipanwita Das, CEO at Sorcero , which provides medical intelligence to the Top 50 pharma and medical device companies. We had a great conversation talking about her journey to leading an enterprise SaaS company that helps commercial teams in pharma and devices gain confidence in the signals they get from their markets.

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BMA warns GPs on the ‘substantial’ risks of AI scribing tools

Digital Health News

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Brooklyn Health Raises $6.5 Million to Modernize Mental Health Measurement in Clinical Trials

Healthcare IT Today

Brooklyn Health’s AI-Based Approach to Clinical Measurement Improves How Patient Outcomes are Measured in Central Nervous System (CNS) Clinical Trials Brooklyn Health , a neuroscience technology company focused on objective measurement of mental health, today announced it has secured $6.5 million in seed funding. The round was led by HealthX Ventures, with participation from Metrodora Ventures, Story Ventures, RiverPark Ventures, Laconia Capital, Everywhere Ventures, Hypothesis Studio, Blue Falc

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Bradford Teaching Hospitals launches virtual access guides

Digital Health News

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How to Turn “Check-the-Box” Compliance Trainings Into Real Learning

Speaker: Brian Richardson, Brian Richardson, Founder and CEO of Richardson Consulting Group

Let’s face it—most ethics and compliance training programs aren’t winning awards for engagement. But that doesn’t mean they can’t be effective, captivating, and maybe even enjoyable! Join learning design expert Brian Richardson for a dynamic session on how to breathe new life into your ethics and compliance training. We'll explore innovative strategies to bring traditionally dry topics to life, making them resonate with learners and drive tangible change.

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Indiana’s Extraordinary Legislative Session Exemplifies How Incremental Efforts Can Improve Health Care Affordability

Center for Health Insurance Reform

While Indiana lawmakers have been working to reduce health care costs for commercial health insurance for more than a decade, Indiana’s 125th Legislative Session was particularly productive. CHIR experts explore Indiana's efforts to improve health care affordability, and discuss how this could serve as an example for other states.

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How Straight Through Processing Is Revolutionizing Healthcare Workflows

Healthcare IT Today

Straight through processing (STP) has long been a staple in finance and logistics, but it’s now making serious inroads into healthcare workflows. From referral intake to prior authorization, STP is automating repetitive administrative tasks, enabling providers and payers to focus more on patients and less on paperwork. We connected with Kevin Hodak, Vice President, Strategy & Integration at Concord Technologies , to discuss how STP is being applied in real-world healthcare settings — a

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Commure raises $200M from General Catalyst for growth

Mobi Health News

Funding from the venture capital firm's Customer Value Fund will allow Commure to accelerate its expansion in healthcare without ownership dilution.

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Mobile charting in Oracle EHR is now available in the U.S.

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Oracle has developed a new tool designed as a companion to be used with Oracle Health Foundation electronic health records. The mobile extension Oracle Health Community Care not only connects providers to patient data during in-home patient visits and at mobile clinics, the company says, but also enables offline chart updating. WHY IT MATTERS Remote updating of patient charts is needed to support a growing shift to home-based care, Oracle said in a website announcement about the mobile extension

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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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Insider Risks

HealthIT Answers

By Matt Fisher - The risk to privacy and security of healthcare information, despite all of the headlines, does not only come from outside attackers. Inside threats are real and can go undetected for potentially longer periods of time. The post Insider Risks appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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QMS Selection Checklist: 15 Questions to Ask Before You Buy

Dot Compliance

Choosing the right Quality Management System (QMS) is a critical step in ensuring compliance, maintaining product quality, and enabling growth. With regulatory expectations evolving and technology advancing, the QMS you choose must align with both current and future operational needs. Whether you’re upgrading from a paper-based system or switching from another vendor, the following checklist outlines 15 essential questions to ask before you buy. 1.

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The Health Equity, Medical, and Scientific Costs of Dismantling DEI

NEJM

The U.S. administration’s anti-DEI actions will reverse decades of progress toward building a more inclusive health workforce and improving patient outcomes, which are related but distinct goals.

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Medical XR company Healium awarded military contract for mental health

Mobi Health News

The company's virtual reality and augmented reality apps pair with external neurofeedback or biofeedback wearable devices.

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Can Your Organization Spot a Conflict Before It’s a Crisis?

Speaker: Amie Phillips Pablo, VP, Corporate Compliance & Privacy Officer at Novo Nordisk

In today’s complex healthcare environment, navigating third-party relationships has become even more challenging—whether it’s vendor relationships, employee activities, or patient-facing interactions. Left unmanaged, these conflicts can compromise trust, regulatory compliance, and even organizational reputation. So, how can healthcare teams stay ahead?

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Layer Health and Intermountain Health to Deploy AI for Clinical Data Abstraction

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Layer Health , an artificial intelligence (AI) company in healthcare announced a strategic collaboration with Intermountain Health , one of the nation’s top integrated health systems. The collaboration includes a strategic investment from Intermountain Ventures , Intermountain’s innovation and venture capital arm, and a multi-year initiative to deploy the Layer Health AI platform across multiple clinical registries. – The partnership aims to improve the accura

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How Do I Make My Computer HIPAA Compliant? Essential Steps for Healthcare Workstations

HIPAA Vault

In today’s digital healthcare environment, your computer is often the first gateway to Electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI). Whether you’re checking records in the clinic or working remotely, ensuring your workstation is HIPAA compliant protects patient privacy and shields your organization from hefty fines. Here’s how to make your computer HIPAA compliant with proven, practical.

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Huron to Acquire Revenue Cycle Consulting Firm Eclipse Insights

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Huron has entered into an agreement to acquire Eclipse Insights , a revenue cycle consulting firm dedicated to helping healthcare organizations maximize revenue and improve cash flow. This acquisition is set to enhance Huron’s ability to drive revenue cycle yield and efficiencies for its clients. – The move comes as healthcare providers continue to face significant financial challenges, including ongoing margin pressures, workforce shortages, declining reimbur

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Licensure Monitoring Without Limits: What Sets Verisys Apart

Verisys

When it comes to provider compliance, licensure is the foundation, yet most monitoring solutions barely scratch the surface. At Verisys, we believe monitoring one license in one state isn’t monitoring at all. That’s why our licensure solution was built to go further: broader in scope and deeper in data, and faster in delivery. Here’s how Verisys redefines what licensure monitoring should be and why organizations serious about compliance won’t settle for less.

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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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RevelAi Health Closes $3.1M to Scale its Conversational AI Platform for Musculoskeletal Care

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – RevelAi Health , a conversational artificial intelligence (AI) platform built for musculoskeletal care, has closed an oversubscribed $3.1M seed round led by Ulu Ventures and Symphonic Capital , with participation from Orthopedic VC , Sand Hill Angels , and a consortium of nationally recognized orthopedic surgeons. – The company is tackling the largest area of U.S. healthcare spending—musculoskeletal disorders, which exceed $420B annually—by providing a 24/7 vi

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NCQA Primary Source Verification Checklist: Simplify Credentialing Accreditation

MedTrainer

The National Committee for Quality Assurance’s (NCQA) 2025 credentialing standards are a clear push to modernize credentialing practices across the healthcare landscape. With increased expectations around accuracy, timeliness, and accountability, Primary Source Verification (PSV) sits at the center of these changes. Having an NCQA Primary Source Verification Checklist ensures your credentialing team stays aligned with evolving standards and audit-ready at every step.

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A Practical Guide to the ISO 27001 Risk Management Framework

Compliancy Group

More than ever before, healthcare organizations are faced with increasing threats to cybersecurity and information security. From ransomware attacks to data breaches that expose sensitive information, the sector has become vulnerable, and threat actors will not hesitate to use healthcare centers as shopping malls for your patient’s data. As a result, compliance frameworks such as GDPR mandate data protection; however, what you need is not an instruction to protect patient data or systems but a c

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Update: CMS to Annually Audit All Medicare Advantage Plans and Accelerate Completion of Prior Payment Year RADV Audits

Hall Render

On May 21, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) announced a substantial expansion of its Risk Adjustment Data Validation (“RADV”) audit program for all Medicare Advantage (“MA”) plans. Effective immediately, CMS will audit all eligible MA plans annually and aims to complete outstanding audits for prior payment years (“PY”) 2018-2024 by early 2026.

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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.