Tue.Mar 28, 2023

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The New Deaths of Despair in America – Among U.S. Children

Jane Sarashon

The phenomenon of Deaths of Despair is the short-hand name for rising mortality among certainly people living in the U.S. due to overdose, accidents, and suicide. Angus Deaton and Anne Case published their first of many research papers on Deaths of Despair in 2015. Their research uncovered the risks of dying a Death of Despair to be higher among men, especially those between the ages of 25 and 64.

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Ohio AG sues ‘modern gangsters’ Cigna, Humana for alleged PBM price fixing

Healthcare Dive

Ohio Attorney General David Yost filed suit on Monday against the payers' PBMs, along with Prime Therapeutics, for allegedly sharing pricing information and driving up drug prices.

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AWS announces healthcare workforce accelerator cohort

Healthcare It News

The companies selected for the newest AWS Healthcare Accelerator will focus on three critical needs in the healthcare space: retention, deployment and training, says Dr. Rowland Illing, chief medical officer and director of International Public Sector Health & the Global Healthcare Venture Capital and Startups team at AWS. WHY IT MATTERS AWS accelerators are technical, business and mentorship programs that help startups advance their digital solutions using the cloud, such as last year's

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How open-loop networks are changing health rewards as we know them

Healthcare Dive

Health rewards have traditionally included limited offerings that not all members can access. Now, open-loop rewards offer more choices than ever.

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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 Buyer’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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Geisinger is seeing big ROI with virtual cardiac rehab

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Geisinger is a world-class health system in Pennsylvania with 10 hospital campuses, more than 130 clinic sites and more than one million patients served annually. Its health plan covers more than half a million members. THE PROBLEM As a rural health system stretching across a broad geography, transportation can be a barrier to patient engagement. Geisinger strives to make better health easy, but it can be challenging to get patients to brick-and-mortar facilities.

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How digital health could help patients navigate their care

Mobi Health News

During a discussion at ViVE 2023, panelists discussed how technology could make it easier for patients to access healthcare.

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Walgreens healthcare division boosts retail giant’s second-quarter earnings

Healthcare Dive

Walgreens’ U.S. healthcare division, including VillageMD, recorded $1.6 billion in sales in the quarter, an increase of $1.1 billion from last year.

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SpectrumAi Secures up to $20M Series A Investment

Healthcare IT Today

CVS Health Ventures leads with Cobalt Ventures, F-Prime, Frist Cressey, and Autism Impact Fund SpectrumAi , a company developing innovative solutions to improve autism care, today announced that it closed up to $20 million in Series A funding led by CVS Health Ventures with participation from Cobalt Ventures , and follow-on investments from Seed investors F-Prime , Frist Cressey , and Autism Impact Fund.

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ViVE 2023: Amazon Pharmacy integrates coupons in latest bid to target affordability of branded drugs

Fierce Healthcare

ViVE 2023: Amazon Pharmacy integrates coupons in latest bid to target affordability of branded drugs hlandi Tue, 03/28/2023 - 15:24

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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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Rethinking Behavioral Health Support in the ED: 3 Keys for Innovation

HIT Consultant

Benjamin Zaniello, MD, MPH, Chief Medical Officer, PointClickCare Dr. Enrique Enguidanos, Founder & CEO of CBC Solutions About one out of five Americans with serious illness struggled to access care during the pandemic, and rates were significantly higher among disadvantaged populations, a 2022 study found. Now, as mental health-related visits in emergency departments (EDs) continue to rise , healthcare professionals must consider: “How can we create better behavioral health supports for peo

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'Podnosis': Insight on the Ohio train derailment class-action lawsuit, and how data analytics can improve social risk factor identification

Fierce Healthcare

'Podnosis': Insight on the Ohio train derailment class-action lawsuit, and how data analytics can improve social risk factor identification tcarey Tue, 03/28/2023 - 14:07

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DW Healthcare Partners Closes $210M Fund to Invest in Healthcare Companies

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – DW Healthcare Partners (“DWHP”), a healthcare-focused private equity firm, announced the closing of DW Healthcare Partners Small Cap, L.P. (“Founders Fund”), a $210M fund focused on lower middle market healthcare investments. This new fund brings DWHP’s total capital under management to USD $1.3 billion. – The Founders Fund will invest in companies that are $3M to 6M EBITDA.

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New York Law Firm Pays $200,000 to State AG to Resolve HIPAA Violations

HIPAA Journal

A New York law firm that suffered a LockBit ransomware attack has agreed to pay a financial penalty of $200,000 to the New York Attorney General to resolve alleged violations of New York General Business Law and the Privacy and Security Rules of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Heidell, Pittoni, Murphy & Bach LLP (HPMB) is a New York City-based medical malpractice law firm.

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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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Exec Hires: AVIA Appoints Scott Cullen, M.D., as EVP of Strategic Innovation and Chief Clinical Officer

HIT Consultant

Scott Cullen, M.D., EVP of Strategic Innovation and Chief Clinical Officer at AVIA What You Should Know: – AVIA , the nation’s leading healthcare digital transformation partner, announced today that Scott Cullen, M.D., has been appointed Executive Vice President of Strategic Innovation and Chief Clinical Officer to lead the company’s strategic insights and advisory practice. – An experienced leader in both clinical care and driving strategic success, Dr.

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Industry Spotlight: Chad Holmes, Security Evangelist, Cynerio

Digital Health News

NHS trusts should seize the opportunity to escape the shadow of WannaCry, boost their cybersecurity and onboard new devices with confidence, says Chad Holmes. By Jennifer Trueland.

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KLAS: Independent Ambulatory Patient Portals Performance 2023

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: Patient portals (tools used by healthcare providers to engage with patients) can greatly influence a patient’s ability to seek and receive care. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, healthcare organizations have become keenly interested in technology that gives patients ownership of their health and enhances office efficiencies. Though KLAS has historically looked at how portals perform in the IDN setting, this report examines the experience of customers in the independent ambul

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ViVe 2023: CancerX co-hosts Moffitt Cancer Center, Digital Medicine Society, unveil 'Moonshot' digital health effort

Fierce Healthcare

ViVe 2023: CancerX co-hosts Moffitt Cancer Center, Digital Medicine Society, unveil 'Moonshot' digital health effort hlandi Tue, 03/28/2023 - 07:36

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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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Helix VaxApp gets approval from NHSE to boost vaccine management   

Digital Health News

MedicalDirector UK’s Helix VaxApp has received approval from NHS England to be used across the health service’s Covid and flu vaccination programme.

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Carrot Fertility expands benefits with hormone replacement therapy coverage

Fierce Healthcare

Carrot Fertility expands benefits with hormone replacement therapy coverage agliadkovskaya Tue, 03/28/2023 - 14:43

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How a ransomware attack at a Indiana hospital in '21 is still costing money today

Becker's Health IT

Franklin, Ind.-based Johnson Memorial Health spent six months trying to get their operations back to normal after Hive ransomware group ​​infiltrated its networks in October 2021, but it is still feeling the effects of the cyberattack two years later, Side Effects Public Media reported March 27.

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vCreate launches digital forms and reminders to streamline processes

Digital Health News

vCreate's new digital forms and reminders will help boost collaboration between healthcare teams and streamline clinical processes.

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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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Hospitals feel congressional heat over compliance with price transparency rule

Fierce Healthcare

Hospitals feel congressional heat over compliance with price transparency rule rking Tue, 03/28/2023 - 17:11

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The Changing Dynamic Between Clinical Operations and IT

Healthcare IT Today

Over the past two decades the relationship and dynamic between IT and Clinical Operations has changed. The two must now work in close collaboration with each other to improve clinician experiences and patient outcomes. Yet, healthcare IT departments do not have sufficient financial or human resources to deliver on everything that is expected of them.

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Netskope research warns of cloud malware threats

Digital Health News

A new report from Netskope focuses on the threat of cloud malware delivery within the healthcare industry and makes a number of recommendations.

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Bonus Features, ViVE Edition – March 28, 2023 – New products from Babylon and Everly Health, partnership news from Infor and LexisNexis, and more

Healthcare IT Today

Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job.

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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.