Steward contends with possible facility closures
Healthcare Dive
JUNE 14, 2024
State regulators, workers and creditors reacted to Steward's new loan terms, which demand the health system transition or close facilities that don't sell at auction.
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CPT Editorial Panel suspends changes to RPM coding – what's next?
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
JUNE 14, 2024
A push to improve reimbursement for remote patient monitoring programs has stalled, and that could prompt health systems and hospitals to think twice about launching or expanding their platforms. The roadblock is coming from the American Medical Association's 21-member CPT Editorial Panel , which hasn't been able to agree on amendments to the CPT codes covering RPM services.
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CMMI’s savings record sparks concern among lawmakers
Healthcare Dive
JUNE 14, 2024
Republicans at a House subcommittee hearing noted the innovation center has increased federal spending instead of reining in costs. But the director of the center said it has learned from all its tested models, even ones that didn’t save money.
Advancing technologies, evolving therapeutics
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
JUNE 14, 2024
Business models have changed in digital therapeutics as tech evolves, says Aaron Gani, founder and CEO of RealizedCare, who discusses how pharma can leverage DTx modalities to collect data for R&D and patient analytics.
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.
CMS recalculates Medicare Advantage star ratings in major win for insurers
Healthcare Dive
JUNE 14, 2024
The redo comes after regulators lost two court cases over the methodology used to determine 2024’s quality ratings, and should result in hundreds of millions of dollars in additional bonuses to plans that see their ratings improve.
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VA extends EHR modernization contract with Oracle
Healthcare Dive
JUNE 14, 2024
Even though patient safety and technical concerns have plagued the years-long rollout of the new electronic health record, the Department of Veterans Affairs extended its contract with Oracle Health for another 11 months.
Done Health CEO and clinical president arrested for alleged $100M scheme
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
JUNE 14, 2024
The telemedicine company's clinical president and its founder and CEO allegedly participated in a scheme to profit from providing easy access to Adderall for no valid medical purpose.
Lawmakers promise to stop kicking the can on Medicare solvency
Healthcare Dive
JUNE 14, 2024
The House Budget Committee met Thursday and said they’d take action to restore Medicare’s financial footing, though the hearing was light on specifics.
Done Health CEO and clinical president arrested for alleged $100M scheme
Mobi Health News
JUNE 14, 2024
The telemedicine company's clinical president and its founder and CEO allegedly participated in a scheme to profit from providing easy access to Adderall for no valid medical purpose.
The Essential Guide to Secure Messaging in Healthcare
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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.
Drug Enforcement Administration sends second attempt at a telehealth prescribing rule to executive budget office
Fierce Healthcare
JUNE 14, 2024
The Drug Enforcement Administration’s long-awaited second attempt at a telemedicine prescribing rule has been handed off to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. | The Drug Enforcement Administration has submitted a proposed telehealth prescribing rule to the Office of Management and Budget which aims to regulate how telehealth providers prescribe controlled substances when the patient and provider do not have an established relationship.
The Game Changer in Healthcare: Integrated Electronic Health Records
Healthcare IT Today
JUNE 14, 2024
The following is a guest article by Herat Joshi, Business Intelligence Architect – Lead at Great River Health In the vast landscape of healthcare, where every piece of data could be crucial, a significant transformation is underway. It revolves around the integration of external and local health records into a unified Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
How to implement change: the crucial role of the digital clinical lead
Digital Health News
JUNE 14, 2024
In the second of our four-part series on effective NMAHP teams, Elaine Tustian looks at the crucial role of the digital clinical lead
Tempus AI shares jump 15% in stock market debut as IPO priced at over $6B valuation
Fierce Healthcare
JUNE 14, 2024
Tempus AI, a precision medicine company that, as its name implies, uses artificial intelligence to process medical data, popped in its stock market debut Friday, with shares jumping 15%. | Tempus AI, a precision medicine company that, as its name implies, uses artificial intelligence to process medical data, popped in its stock market debut Friday, with shares jumping 15%.
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?
Return-to-paper playbook: How hospital leaders can plan for downtime
Becker's Health IT
JUNE 14, 2024
Hospitals and health systems across the country have been returning to paper medical records during IT outages caused by the unceasing number of cyberattacks plaguing the industry.
Virtual primary care provider HealthTap now accepting insurance
Fierce Healthcare
JUNE 14, 2024
Virtual primary care company HealthTap is expanding its reach to millions of Americans by now accepting health coverage for it services. | Virtual primary care company HealthTap is expanding its reach to millions of Americans by now accepting health coverage for it services.
Calderdale and Huddersfield awarded HIMSS stage 6 for analytics capabilities
Digital Health News
JUNE 14, 2024
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust has achieved a stage 6 validation from HIMSS for its use of data and approach to data science.
A 'mistake' allowed hackers into Ascension's IT system
Becker's Health IT
JUNE 14, 2024
Hackers were able to launch a ransomware attack on St. Louis-based Ascension, disrupting its IT systems and operations for 140 hospitals, because an employee did something thousands of people do every single day.
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!
Digital platform offers online consultations with community pharmacists
Digital Health News
JUNE 14, 2024
A new digital platform has been launched, allowing patients to book free online Pharmacy First consultations with community pharmacists.
New Washington program equips hospitals with tools to prescribe MOUD, connect patients to clinics
Fierce Healthcare
JUNE 14, 2024
A new clinical program launched in Washington last week aims to help facilitate medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) in emergency rooms across the state. | Funded by opioid settlement funds, ScalaNW is designed to bridge between ER docs with ongoing outpatient care, and to ultimately save the lives of patients with opioid use disorder.
Kent Community Health sexual health service goes live with EPR
Digital Health News
JUNE 14, 2024
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust's sexual health service has implemented a new electronic patient record provided by Inform Health.
Stronger nurse staffing could have saved 'thousands' of lives during COVID, study finds
Fierce Healthcare
JUNE 14, 2024
COVID-19 patients admitted to hospitals with fewer nursing resources prior to and during the early pandemic were significantly less likely to survive their illness, a recent study found. | The risk of a COVID-19 patient's in-hospital mortality rose by 20% for each additional patient added to a nurse's workload in the months before the pandemic, a recently published analysis found.
HIPAA Compliance 2025: Navigating Regulatory Changes & Industry Trends
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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.
Virtual Nursing: The New Solution Addressing Healthcare Challenges
HIT Consultant
JUNE 14, 2024
Joel Landau, founder & chairman of The Allure Group In an age where technology consistently reshapes various sectors, healthcare and elder care stand transformed. The emergence of virtual nursing heralds a transformative approach to patient care, reshaping how we tackle healthcare hurdles. With an expanding population and surging healthcare needs, virtual nursing introduces groundbreaking remedies to bridge existing gaps.
New Rule Opens the Affordable Care Act Marketplaces to DACA Recipients
Center for Health Insurance Reform
JUNE 14, 2024
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services has released a final regulation allowing people who receive Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) to access new health insurance options. CHIR's Sabrina Corlette and Julian Polaris of Manatt Health review the rule and its implications for state policy.
Amwell Appoints Roy Schoenberg to Executive Vice Chairman, Ido Schoenberg to Serve as Sole CEO
HIT Consultant
JUNE 14, 2024
Roy Schoenberg, M.D., M.P.H, Executive Vice Chairman of the Board What You Should Know: – Amwell announced a significant leadership transition. Co-founder and visionary healthcare technology leader Roy Schoenberg, M.D., M.P.H., will transition from his role as president and co-CEO to become the Executive Vice Chairman of Amwell’s Board of Directors. – Ido Schoenberg, M.D., will take on the role of sole Chief Executive Officer of Amwell.
Atropos Health Raises $33M to Scale the Automation of High-Quality, Personalized Real-World Evidence Leveraging Generative AI
Healthcare IT Today
JUNE 14, 2024
The Company is Also Forging Strategic Partnerships With Pharmaceutical Companies and Vertically Integrated Healthcare Companies to Drive Evidence Adoption in Oncology and Other Specialty Areas Atropos Health , the pioneer in translating real-world clinical data into high-quality personalized real-world evidence for care, today announced a $33 million Series B on the heels of the adoption of its Generative AI platform (GENEVA OS) by healthcare institutions, data platforms, research institutions,
Simplify Screening for Excluded Providers
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Every health care provider that accepts federal payments must screen for excluded providers. Use this sample Exclusion Screening Checklist and Compliance Policy to evaluate and improve your organization’s compliance with the law. Payments from Medicare, Medicaid, and TriCare trigger screening requirements that may extend to employees, contractors, volunteers, board members, and network providers.
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