Healthcare Dive
JULY 21, 2023
The regulatory agencies sent a joint letter to roughly 130 hospitals and telehealth providers outlining the risks of using online tracking technologies that might disclose sensitive consumer information.
Healthcare It News
JULY 21, 2023
The Federal Trade Commission joined the U.S. Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights this week in reminding healthcare organizations about their responsibilities for third-party disclosures of protected health information under HIPAA, the FTC Act and the FTC Health Breach Notification Rule. WHY IT MATTERS While OCR has addressed the privacy and security risks related to healthcare organizations that knowingly or unknowingly use third-party tracking tools that can analyze, gather and sh
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Fierce Healthcare
JULY 21, 2023
Federal regulators are warning hospital systems and telehealth providers about the data privacy risks of using third-party tracking technologies. | Federal regulators sent letters to 130 hospital systems and telehealth providers warning them about the data privacy and security risks related to the use of online tracking technologies integrated into their websites or mobile apps.
Healthcare It News
JULY 21, 2023
Hear about new healthcare technology for improving patient and clinician experiences, and visit one of the most popular booths, where attendees stood in line to get some "puppy love,” all from the HIMSS23 exhibit hall.
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Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?
Fierce Healthcare
JULY 21, 2023
A pandemic program that distributed funds for uninsured patients’ COVID-19 testing and treatment made nearly $784 million in improper payments to healthcare providers, money the government should b | A recent audit estimated that COVID testing and treatment payments for millions of uninsured patients shouldn't have happened. The government agency responsible for the program says it's now working to claw those funds back from providers.
HIT Consultant
JULY 21, 2023
Alaina Victoria, PT, DPT, Clinical Content Manager for OneStep Routine health assessments will typically involve measuring heart rate, blood pressure, blood oxygen saturation, and body weight. Current medications are reviewed, and patients are asked if they’ve experienced any changes in their health lately. A brief assessment of balance and muscle strength follows, but what about gait?
Health Care Compliance Brief brings together the best content for health law & compliance professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
HIT Consultant
JULY 21, 2023
What You Should Know: – The next generation of ethical generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) provides new hope to transform public health; however, advances in technology must never come at the cost of patient rights, according to a recent webinar. – The insights were the consensus amongst top African and American health AI experts who participated in a recent webinar about the impact of GenAI on healthcare hosted by Vantage Health Technology , a social enterprise focussed on h
Fierce Healthcare
JULY 21, 2023
This is the fourth in a series of articles that looks at the current state of drug cost transparency for prescribers, pharmacists, and patients, and how to improve it based upon savings and ROI | Until the introduction of real-time prescription benefit tools, patient-specific drug costs surfaced only at the pharmacy counter.
Healthcare IT Today
JULY 21, 2023
The following is a guest article by Bob Farrell, VP, Solution Delivery & CX Practice at Applause When it comes to healthcare, inclusivity is not a nice to have, but rather an absolute necessity. In healthcare, many patients have short- or long-term needs for accessible experiences. A lack of accessible experiences exposes companies to liability, and more importantly, their customers to faulty care.
Fierce Healthcare
JULY 21, 2023
Virtual reality therapy has been shown to help primary brain tumor patients overcome “scanxiety” before brain scans, according to a new study published in the Journal for Neuro-Oncology. | Virtual reality therapy has been shown to help primary brain tumor patients overcome “scanxiety” before brain scans, according to a new study published in the Journal for Neuro-Oncology.
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Feeling overwhelmed by medical waste regulations? This comprehensive guide unravels the complexities of medical waste disposal, ensuring you stay compliant and prioritize safety. Inside you'll find: Clear categorization: Learn to precisely classify medical waste for proper handling and disposal. Labeling & Storage: Discover best practices for clear labeling and secure storage of medical waste.
Digital Health News
JULY 21, 2023
Digital solutions can improve information sharing and reduce the errors that cost lives. But they should be implemented carefully to avoid creating risks, writes Maureen Baker, from the Professional Record Standards Body.
Mobi Health News
JULY 21, 2023
The agencies contacted 130 health systems and telehealth providers by mail to emphasize the potential HIPAA risks of using Meta/Facebook pixel and Google Analytics tracking tools that may be "impermissibly disclosing" protected health information.
HIPAA Journal
JULY 21, 2023
The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have written to 130 hospitals and telehealth providers warning them about the risks of using tracking technologies such as pixels on their websites and web apps which may disclose sensitive health information to third parties in violation of the HIPAA Rules and the FTC Act.
Digital Health News
JULY 21, 2023
A new digital pre-operative procedure is being rolled out at NHS Fife, thanks to a digital app and platform from Buddy Healthcare.
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Start-ups & SMBs launching products quickly must bundle dashboards, reports, & self-service analytics into apps. Customers expect rapid value from your product (time-to-value), data security, and access to advanced capabilities. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) tools can provide valuable data analysis capabilities, but they have a barrier to entry that can stop small and midsize businesses from capitalizing on them.
Healthcare IT Today
JULY 21, 2023
With $2.1 Million in Funding, Alfie Health Reports a Cohort of 300 Patients Lost an Average of 10-15% of Body Weight over Nine Months of Following its Holistic Approach The AI Platform Analyzes Patient Data, Recommends Medication (or Combination Meds) Precisely Prescribed, as well as Behavioral Changes, and Provides Ongoing Telehealth Support With 42 percent of Americans now struggling with obesity, doctors and their patients are looking for a sustainable approach to weight loss.
Digital Health News
JULY 21, 2023
Our latest Movers and Shakers roundup features an appointment at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust and movement at Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust.
Healthcare IT Today
JULY 21, 2023
Happy Friday everyone! We hope you all had an amazing week and are ready for an incredible weekend. When it’s Friday, it’s time for another edition of Fun Friday. This one comes from the Power to the Patients group. I don’t know much about them, but if this video is any indication of their work, I will need to learn more. Check it out: The hospital pricing method means NO upfront prices, only estimates & surprise bills after you get care.
Mobi Health News
JULY 21, 2023
Edward Shi and Paras Unadkat, product managers at Google, tell MobiHealthNews how their teams worked together to build the Pixel Watch's fall-detection features.
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Colington Consulting was established in 2013 and helps organizations achieve HIPAA compliance and ensures clients stay current with the latest enforcement trends. We provide a full range of HIPAA compliance services and consulting. What separates us from our competitors is our knowledge of HIPAA compliance regulations and their application to each of our client’s particular scenarios and requirements.
Fierce Healthcare
JULY 21, 2023
Carilion Children's Hospital partners with clinical intelligence company to improve outcomes in NICU—through feeding agliadkovskaya Fri, 07/21/2023 - 10:28
Healthicity
JULY 21, 2023
Back to school season means a lot of things – summer is winding down, kids and teachers are heading back to the classroom, but for Carl, it means one thing: new pens and notebooks.
Fierce Healthcare
JULY 21, 2023
Mental health conditions have been a major topic, and a new study from UnitedHealth highlights widening disparities for vulnerable populations.
HealthIT Answers
JULY 21, 2023
CMS issued the 2024 proposed Physician Fee Schedule with a 60 day comment period. Here is what we have rounded up on initial thoughts from our industry from NAACOS, MGMA, APTA, AMGA, AMA, ATA, and CHI. The post Industry Reacts to CMS 2024 PFS Proposed Rule appeared first on Health IT Answers.
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While data platforms, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and programming platforms have evolved to leverage big data and streaming data, the front-end user experience has not kept up. Holding onto old BI technology while everything else moves forward is holding back organizations. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) aren’t built for modern data platforms and don’t work on modern architectures.
Fierce Healthcare
JULY 21, 2023
This week, we'll introduce you to our sister podcast, "The Top Line." | This week on "Podnosis," we take a deep dive into the OTC approval of Narcan, the opioid overdose drug.
Compliancy Group
JULY 21, 2023
Home health agencies play a crucial role in providing care to individuals who prefer to receive medical attention in the comfort of their own homes. However, it is important to remember that these agencies must also prioritize their employees’ and patients’ safety and well-being. By adhering to OSHA guidelines for home health agencies, organizations can create a safe work environment that fosters exceptional care delivery.
McGuire Wood
JULY 21, 2023
McGuireWoods has long been an avid supporter of the advancement of professional women. As part of our initiative seeking to expand the leadership of women in private equity, we are continuing our series of profiling women leaders in private equity. We are hopeful that this series will serve to inspire other women to pursue their careers in private equity in a way that best challenges and motivates them, which these impressive women have all done.
HIT Consultant
JULY 21, 2023
What You Should Know: – ALZpath , a developer of blood-based diagnostic biomarker testing for Alzheimer’s disease detection receives funding from the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF)’s Diagnostics Accelerator to accelerate the clinical availability of ALZpathDx as a laboratory developed test (LDT). – ALZpathDx is a novel, proprietary assay for blood-based measurement of phosphorylated tau at threonine 217 (pTau217), a highly accurate, diagnostic biomarker for Alzhei
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FACIS® helps organizations mitigate patient and organizational risk. Maintaining compliance and safeguarding against fraud and abuse in today’s changing healthcare landscape can be challenging. Most healthcare organizations screen and monitor providers against the OIG but that’s only ONE of FACIS®’ primary sources. FACIS® pulls data for every taxonomy from the lowest level employee to the highest level licensed professional.
Hanys
JULY 21, 2023
HANYS is expanding our use of the Okta sign-in system across our websites, event registrations and other online applications — meaning stronger digital security with a simpler sign-in experience. If you're a regular HANYS.org user or attend our events, you should receive an email from noreply@okta.com on Monday, July 24, with a link to activate your account.
HIT Consultant
JULY 21, 2023
Skip Hanson, EVP, Service Delivery at Carenet Health Not all enterprise scheduling solutions are created equal. Before highlighting the features that every health system should include when implementing an enterprise scheduling solution, it makes sense to level set on the topic. Using the term “enterprise” to describe a scheduling solution means that the system must be designed to access all venues of care across the full spectrum of a patient’s healthcare journey.
Mobi Health News
JULY 21, 2023
Also, Fujifilm is reorganising its Medical Systems business units.
HIT Consultant
JULY 21, 2023
What You Should Know: – A new investigation by the Private Equity Stakeholder Project (PESP) reveals, for the first time, private equity (PE) investors were behind a safety net hospital closure in the Chicago area after making broken promises to regulators. – The report, “ How private equity raided safety net hospitals: Volume 2—Pipeline Health ,” written by PESP researcher Mary Bugbee, highlights the pitfalls of private equity ownership of hospitals, including the monetization of ho
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