HIPAA Journal
AUGUST 29, 2023
OSHA is necessary because the adoption and enforcement of safety and health standards has significantly reduced fatalities, injuries, and illnesses in the workplace. Additionally, OSHA’s Outreach Training programs have increased awareness of workplace hazards, how to recognize them, and how to avoid them. OSHA, established by the OSH Act, came into being in 1971 to address increasing workplace injuries, illnesses, and fatalities.
Healthcare Dive
AUGUST 29, 2023
A limited group of Google Cloud clients, including systems HCA and Mayo Clinic, have been testing the large language model since April in a variety of use cases.
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Bill of Health
AUGUST 29, 2023
By Dafni Lima A series of legal rules are designed to ensure that, when welcoming a child, parents are given the protection and support they need in relation to work. The same cannot be said for those dealing with challenges unique to assisted reproduction. This post argues that the protective rationale of parental leave should be extended to address the needs for those undergoing fertility treatment in the form of a new “assisted reproduction leave.” Parental Leave and Protections f
Healthcare Dive
AUGUST 29, 2023
Buyers of digital health products are overwhelmed with point solutions, which could accelerate merger and acquisition activity in a slowed funding environment, experts say.
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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?
HealthIT Answers
AUGUST 29, 2023
By Chris Emper - On July 13, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released a 1,920-page proposed rule that would update payment policies and programs regarding Medicare payments to physicians and other providers under the Physician Fee Schedule on or after January 1, 2024. The post Top 5 Takeaways from CMS’s New 2024 Medicare Physician Payment Rule appeared first on Health IT Answers.
Healthcare Dive
AUGUST 29, 2023
The list includes the top-selling blood thinners Eliquis and Xarelto, as well as the arthritis drug Enbrel and heart failure medicine Entresto.
Health Care Compliance Brief brings together the best content for health law & compliance professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Healthcare Dive
AUGUST 29, 2023
The Cincinnati-based health system is alleging the Elevance subsidiary owes $93 million following four years of contract disputes.
Healthcare IT Today
AUGUST 29, 2023
The following is a guest article by Oliver Patterson, Director of Product Management, VIPRE Security Group In the digital era, email has become an indispensable communication tool for healthcare organizations. However, it also poses significant cybersecurity challenges, as sensitive patient information is vulnerable to breaches and phishing attacks.
Healthcare Dive
AUGUST 29, 2023
The health system has focused on cost-cutting efforts to right its financials after suffering losses last year.
Healthcare IT Today
AUGUST 29, 2023
Alarming effects have been found from recent digital technologies on social connections and mental health. The Surgeon General issued a highly publicized advisory on loneliness and another on youth , both replete with evidence of the harm done by social media and the internet generally. But can digital technology also improve social connections? While the harm done by digital media to many people has been well demonstrated, there are also people who thrive on digital connections, particularly pe
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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.
HIT Consultant
AUGUST 29, 2023
What You Should Know: German Bionic , the pioneering robotics company with offices in Boston, Berlin and Tokyo, today announced its official introduction of the “Apogee+” powered exoskeleton to the North American healthcare market. Merging cutting-edge robotics with research-backed, data-driven insights, the wearable technology aims to redefine the landscape of support for caregivers—cultivating a realm of enhanced well-being and sustainable working conditions for nursing and care professionals.
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 29, 2023
Healthcare providers continue to misuse patient data | HIPAA compliance is challenging, but healthcare organizations must cultivate it in all their operations, including marketing activities.
HIT Consultant
AUGUST 29, 2023
JR Finkelmeier, Business Leader, ECG Solutions at Philips Today’s hospital emergency departments (EDs) face formidable challenges as they strive to deliver high-quality care to more and more patients. A shortage of newly trained physicians, nurses, and support staff, and high burnout rates among existing staff, are making it increasingly difficult to maintain staffing levels at those needed to meet patient demand.
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 29, 2023
Earlier this year, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield unveiled a new virtual-first plan that harnesses artificial intelligence to streamline health services for members, the insurer
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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
AUGUST 29, 2023
There are not enough licensed behavior analysts to help children in the US diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). To improve access, CentralReach is using technology to simplify, automate, and streamline the many manual tasks related to Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) – a key therapy that helps people with autism learn helpful behaviors. Healthcare IT Today had the opportunity to sit down with Chris Sullens, Chief Executive Officer and Nissa Van Etten, Director of Assessment & Clinic
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 29, 2023
Hospitals are on board with the Biden administration’s increased scrutiny of “inadequate” short-term health plans, and are hoping that the federal government will go further in its crackdown on pay | In a letter to CMS, the American Hospital Association commended the restrictions on so-called "junk plans" and floated mid-year coverage changes and high-deductible health plans as openings for future rulemaking.
Digital Health News
AUGUST 29, 2023
AI-powered pain asessment tool PainChek has reported a 150% year-on-year increase in the number of beds in UK residential care homes using the tool.
Becker's Health IT
AUGUST 29, 2023
A survey of 1,100 cybersecurity, engineering, IT and networking professionals from healthcare organizations reported that 60 percent of cyberattacks have had a moderate or substantial impact on care delivery.
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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.
Digital Health News
AUGUST 29, 2023
Dr Hatim Abdulhussein and Dr Nadine Hachach-Haram, founder and CEO of Proximie have been confirmed as speakers for Digital Health AI and Data 2023.
Healthcare IT Today
AUGUST 29, 2023
L yric Announces New AIaaS Offering and Investment from Rory Mcllroy’s Symphony Ventures Lyric , an industry leader in payment accuracy, today unveiled its groundbreaking Artificial Intelligence as a Service (AIaaS) solution, LyriclQ. Backed by Lyric’s three decades of unrivaled clinical content expertise, LyriclQ harnesses the power of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and predictive modeling to redefine payment accuracy processes for health plan payers, bringing a new era o
Digital Health News
AUGUST 29, 2023
The Norfolk and Waveney Acute Hospital Collaborative has selected MEDITECH as the supplier for their new Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system.
HIPAA Journal
AUGUST 29, 2023
The HHS’ Office for Civil Rights released guidance in 2022 on HIPAA and website tracking technologies and confirmed disclosures of protected health information to third parties via website tracking technologies is a HIPAA violation unless authorization has been received from patients or if there is a valid business associate agreement in place. OCR and the Federal Trade Commission also wrote to 130 healthcare and telehealth providers to warn them about tracking technologies on their websites and
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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.
Digital Health News
AUGUST 29, 2023
An IT platform developed at Guy’s and St Thomas’ can identify high risk diabetes patients, enabling them to be prioritised for urgent care.
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 29, 2023
Highmark Health reported $13.6 billion in revenue for the first half of 2023 as well as $389 million in net income. | Highmark Health reported $13.6 billion in revenue for the first half of 2023 as well as $389 million in net income.
Mobi Health News
AUGUST 29, 2023
It explores for the first time the benefits of VR on the physical fitness of people with disabilities.
HealthIT Answers
AUGUST 29, 2023
NOW on Demand Tell Me Where IT Hurts episode with host Dr. Jay Anders and his guest Marcus Perez, President of Altera Digital Health discussing patient center EHR design. The post Challenge of HIT Systems Design with Patient Care in Mind appeared first on Health IT Answers.
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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.
Mobi Health News
AUGUST 29, 2023
The directory contains information on more than 2.7 million providers nationwide with over 65 million data points.
Redox
AUGUST 29, 2023
Industry headlines are constantly buzzing with M&A activity and Healthtech VC investment trends. This week on Diagnosing Healthtech, Jeff Englander (Healthcare Strategist) and Redox’s Sarah Bottjen (Director of Sales Enablement) will delve into these topics in an interview with HSBC Innovation Banking’s Chris Moniz. In addition to his role as Managing Director, Chris is a contributing author to HSBC Innovation Banking’s 1H 2023 Venture Healthcare Report, which combines analytics and ex
Mobi Health News
AUGUST 29, 2023
It enables data-driven respiratory care that brings down costs and wait times for patients.
HIPAA Vault
AUGUST 29, 2023
Starting a new medical practice can host a variety of challenges and rewards. You’ve got responsibilities like running a business, managing finances, and delivering top-notch patient care, all of which can be overwhelming. But with careful preparation and planning, and the right resources, you can confidently embark on the journey of opening and operating your.
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In the rapidly-evolving world of embedded analytics and business intelligence, one important question has emerged at the forefront: How can you leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance your application’s analytics capabilities? Imagine having an AI tool that answers your user’s questions with a deep understanding of the context in their business and applications, nuances of their industry, and unique challenges they face.
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