Healthcare Dive
MAY 23, 2024
Equalizing Medicare payment between sites of service to cut down on provider consolidation is a “no brainer,” one witness testified during the hearing.
Healthcare It News
MAY 23, 2024
Trinity Health reaches out to patients on their preferred platform to encourage them to make needed visits. Dr. Roosevelt De Los Santos, its medical director for health informatics, describes why it works.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Healthcare Dive
MAY 23, 2024
The medical community needs to take “smart risks” to maximize organ donation use, according to the president of the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations.
Fierce Healthcare
MAY 23, 2024
Rampant consolidation within the healthcare industry is proving to be a rare point of unity among Republican and Democratic lawmakers in the House. | House Committee Chair Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) said that site-neutral payment policy is the "most obvious" solution amid supportive testimonies from partisan thinktanks, the Congressional Budget Office and a practicing independent physician.
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.
Healthcare Dive
MAY 23, 2024
Thirty-seven percent of healthcare organizations did not have a cyberattack contingency plan in place, despite half having experienced an attack, according to a new survey from Software Advice.
Health Care Compliance Brief brings together the best content for health law & compliance professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Healthcare Dive
MAY 23, 2024
Cigna’s massive pharmacy benefit manager has unveiled a new collaboration with a network of independent pharmacies at a time of rising tension between PBMs and the pharmacies they pay.
Fierce Healthcare
MAY 23, 2024
Atropos Health, maker of a real-world data platform, sits at the intersection of two rapidly growing fields, real-world evidence research and artificial intelligence. | Atropos Health is getting closer to its mission of addressing the evidence gap in healthcare and secured $33 million in series B funding to help fuel its growth.
Healthcare Dive
MAY 23, 2024
The struggling health system continues to cut roles as it struggles to chart a path to financial health.
Mobi Health News
MAY 23, 2024
The company will use the funds to enter into strategic relationships with life sciences organizations focusing on oncology and specialty care.
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.
Fierce Healthcare
MAY 23, 2024
After several years of modest or declining growth, the average pay for doctors jumped 5.9% in 2023, rebounding from a decline of 2.4% in 2022. | After several years of modest or declining growth, the average pay for doctors jumped 5.9% in 2023, rebounding from a decline of 2.4% in 2022.
Digital Health News
MAY 23, 2024
The three trusts that form the Acute Hospital Alliance are to implement a new shared electronic patient record (EPR), which will go live in 2026.
Fierce Healthcare
MAY 23, 2024
Centene's philanthropic arm is joining forces with McCormack Baron Salazar to develop new affordable housing options in multiple states. | Centene's philanthropic arm is joining forces with McCormack Baron Salazar to develop new affordable housing options in multiple states.
Digital Health News
MAY 23, 2024
NHS England has announced proposals to increase access to virtual wards in a bid to reduce emergency department (ED) waiting times.
Advertisement
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.
Becker's Health IT
MAY 23, 2024
Ascension, a 140-hospital system based in St. Louis, continued to deal with the fallout of a ransomware attack more than two weeks after the hack took its IT network offline.
Mobi Health News
MAY 23, 2024
Also, Lunit has completed its acquisition of breast screening AI company Volpara.
Healthcare IT Today
MAY 23, 2024
A year ago, eClinicalWorks made a big investment in AI, adding it to dozens of modules in their cloud EHR. That investment is paying off. Many customers have successfully deployed the new AI Assistant and seeing significant benefits. eClinicalWorks Leaned into AI a Year Ago In 2023, Healthcare IT Today attended the eClinicalWorks Enterprise Summit (for large practices) and the Health Center Summit (for community health clinics and federally qualified health centers – FQHCs).
HIT Consultant
MAY 23, 2024
Brian Montgomery, Expert Security Engineer, Altera Digital Health Being an avid soccer fan, player, and coach, I’ve heard countless times that “the best defense is a good offense.” As a cybersecurity professional, the concept of taking active steps to improve your team’s position resonates. However, cybersecurity programs within and outside the healthcare industry typically focus on reactive approaches.
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?
Becker's Health IT
MAY 23, 2024
In April, hackers breached the IT network of CentroMed, a healthcare provider based in San Antonio, Texas, compromising the protected health information of 400,000 patients.
Fierce Healthcare
MAY 23, 2024
Interim CEO at Veradigm Shin-Yin Ho and Will Manidis, CEO and founder of ScienceIO (which was recently acquired by Veradigm), spoke about the potential of artificial intelligence on a panel at the | Veradigm and ScienceIO CEOs discussed how artificial intelligence will dramatically change the function of electronic health records, from making their contents more usable to demoting their prominence in healthcare.
HIT Consultant
MAY 23, 2024
What You Should Know: – Redox , a healthcare interoperability company, and Snowflake , the Data Cloud company, have joined forces to simplify the exchange of healthcare data. – This strategic partnership aims to revolutionize how healthcare organizations access and utilize patient data, ultimately leading to improved patient care. Unifying Legacy Systems for Seamless Data Flow The collaboration leverages Redox’s expertise in unifying healthcare data from various sources, includ
HIPAA Journal
MAY 23, 2024
A Texas ophthalmology practice has experienced a ransomware attack that resulted in the encryption of files on its computer systems. The attack affected Victoria Surgery Center, Victoria Eye Center , and Victoria Vision Center and involved the personal and protected health information of 80,122 individuals. The attack was detected on March 21, 2024, when the file encryption made certain computer systems inaccessible.
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!
HIT Consultant
MAY 23, 2024
Image: Ella Maru Studio What You Should Know: – A collaborative effort between Providence , Microsoft , and the University of Washington has yielded a breakthrough in cancer diagnostics with the development of an AI-powered pathology model, Prov-GigaPath. – Prov-GigaPath is an AI-powered pathology model designed to improve patient care and transform cancer diagnostics.
HIPAA Journal
MAY 23, 2024
The American Privacy Rights Act (APRA), the successor of the A merican Data Privacy and Protection Act (ADPPA), has been criticized by 15 State Attorneys General who are urging Congress not to proceed with the proposed federal data privacy law in its current form. A draft of the APRA was released in April 2024 that addressed some of the problems with the ADPPA that prevented the bill from progressing.
HIT Consultant
MAY 23, 2024
What You Should Know: – Carallel , a provider of support for family caregivers, has unveiled the all-new Carallel Companion app. – The user-friendly app marks a significant evolution in Carallel’s offerings, providing a personalized digital experience designed to lighten the load for family caregivers and maximize their critical role in the healthcare system.
HIPAA Journal
MAY 23, 2024
Incidents involving the theft of portable electronic devices containing protected health information are now relatively rare, but two incidents were reported this month. Former Multnomah County Health Department Employee Failed to Return Laptop Containing Patient Information Multnomah County Health Department in Portland, OR, has notified 1,092 Multnomah County Health Center patients that some of their protected health information has been exposed.
Advertisement
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.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
350 
Let's personalize your content