Tue.Apr 15, 2025

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3 Hidden Pitfalls That Could Undermine Your EMR Documentation

Healthicity

Education related to documentation in the patient electronic medical record (EMR) is an area of health information management overdue for a tune-up. Lack of regular and formal education in this area poses a problem for healthcare providers who are expected to appropriately record information in the EMR every day for a variety of patients, conditions, and situations.

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HHS layoffs may be illegal, legal experts say

Healthcare Dive

The federal health department sidestepped normal procedures as it laid off 10,000 employees, according to sources. One union has already filed an internal complaint, while at least two law firms are exploring suits.

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Inspiren Launches the First Complete AI-Driven Senior Living Ecosystem

Healthcare IT Today

Powered by $35 Million in Series A Funding, Inspiren Improves Care Planning, Enhances Resident Safety, Strengthens Emergency Response, and Optimizes Staff Workflows for the Senior Care Industry Inspiren , a leader in AI-powered solutions redefining senior living, today announced the addition of its emergency call system, making it the market’s first and only senior living ecosystem to integrate care planning, resident safety, staff efficiency, and emergency call into one seamless solution.

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DaVita hit by ransomware attack

Healthcare Dive

The kidney dialysis firm doesn’t have an estimate for how long disruption from the attack will last, though DaVita stressed it’s continuing to provide patient care.

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The Essential Guide to Secure Messaging in Healthcare

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.

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How Rural Providers Can Leverage Code Updates and APCM to Boost Health Equity and Sustainability

HIT Consultant

Lucienne Marie Ide, M.D., PH.D., Founder and Chief Executive Officer of RimidI The care management code updates in the 2025 Final Physician Fee Schedule from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) could have far-reaching implications for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Rural Health Clinics (RHCs). Organizations serving underserved areas are expected to benefit from the changes, which introduce enhanced reimbursement structures that will enable them to elevate patient s

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World’s First AI Lung Sound Suite: TytoCare Gets FDA Clearance for Rhonchi

HIT Consultant

TytoCare lung exam What You Should Know: – TytoCare , a pioneering virtual care company dedicated to delivering accessible, high-quality primary care from the comfort of home announced the company has become the first in the world to receive FDA clearance for its AI-based detection of all three major abnormal lung sounds. – The milestone was reached with the FDA clearance of Tyto Insights for Rhonchi Detection, completing TytoCares comprehensive AI-powered lung sound suite.

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CoachCare Acquires VitalTech

Healthcare IT Today

Chronic Care Management Companies Join Forces to Drive Innovation in Care Management CoachCare , a leading remote patient monitoring (RPM) and virtual health company, has acquired Texas-based RPM company VitalTech for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition represents CoachCares eighth acquisition since 2023. Founded in 2019, VitalTechs unique software and AI expertise complements CoachCares suite existing suite of RPM, Chronic Care Management, and other services.

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From Biometrics to Passwordless Tech

HealthIT Answers

By Mikaela Lewis & Chris Floros - It used to be simple. Come up with a password you wont forget. Re-enter it so many times its etched into your brain. But those days are behind us. Passwords are no longer enough to protect sensitive patient health data. The post From Biometrics to Passwordless Tech appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Trust Is Not A Trend

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Jay Nakashima, President at eHealth Exchange Trust is foundational to successful nationwide healthcare interoperability. Electronic medical records contain a treasure trove of personal information. Patients, providers, public health agencies, payers, and others must be able to implicitly trust that health information networks will ensure their information is protected and used appropriately.

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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!

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Medical Billing Companies USA: What Providers Need to Know

Medisys Compliance

Introduction In the demanding world of healthcare, where the focus should rightfully be on patient well-being, many physicians and practice managers find themselves wondering about their medical billing – things like how often insurance claims get rejected, how much different insurance companies are paying, and if they’re collecting all the money they’ve earned.

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RadNet to Acquire iCAD for $103M in All-Stock Transaction

HIT Consultant

Source: iCAD ProFound AI What You Should Know: – RadNet, Inc. , a national leader in providing high-quality, cost-effective diagnostic imaging services and digital health solutions, and iCAD, Inc. , a global leader in AI-powered breast health solutions, announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement. – Under the agreement, RadNet will acquire iCAD for $103M in an all-stock transaction.

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Health IT Hires, Appointments, and Who’s Hiring

HealthIT Answers

Latest announcements made from companies and organizations on hiring include Civitas Networks for Health, Your Behavioral Health, NYU Langone Health's Aortic Center, Unlearn, Modern Health, ACPA, Ardent Health, AdventHealth, Monte Nido, Orthopedic Care Partners, Traditions Health, apree health, Manifest MedEx, Cedar House, CereCore, & Caledon Community.

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Click Therapeutics Obtains FDA Authorization for First Prescription Digital Therapeutic for Migraine Prevention

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Click Therapeutics, Inc. (Click) , a leader in the rapidly evolving field of prescription medical treatments, encompassing both prescription digital therapeutics (PDTs) and software-enhanced drug therapies has received FDA marketing authorization for CT-132, the first prescription digital therapeutic specifically indicated for the preventive treatment of episodic migraine in adults aged 18 and older. – The FDA granted a De Novo Classification Request for CT-13

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HIPAA Compliance 2025: Navigating Regulatory Changes & Industry Trends

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.

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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕

Digital Health News

Today's coffee briefing covers Ezra's AI-powered full-body MRI scan, an immersive VR experience at NHS Lanarkshire, and progress for PocDoc.

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PGxAI Launches Deneb: AI Model Revolutionizing Drug Development with Pharmacogenetics

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – PGxAI , a pioneering leader in the field of AI-driven pharmacogenetics, today announced the launch of Deneb, its latest cutting-edge model poised to transform the landscape of drug development. – Deneb is specifically designed to streamline this complex process by seamlessly integrating molecular structures, physicochemical properties, and comprehensive genetic profiles.

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MedTrainer Announces Partnership With Paylocity to Simplify Healthcare Workforce Compliance

MedTrainer

LAS VEGAS, Nev., April 15, 2025 MedTrainer, a leading provider of healthcare workforce compliance solutions , has today announced a partnership with Paylocity, a provider of cloud-based HR and payroll software solutions , to reduce cost and friction in onboarding new employees and achieving compliance for healthcare organizations. This collaboration combines MedTrainers simplified approach to learning and compliance with Paylocitys innovative HR platform to provide synergies and a fully-automat

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Culina Health, Adventist HealthCare to Expand Access to Virtual Nutrition Counseling

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Culina Health , a digital platform dedicated to making clinical nutrition care inclusive and accessible announced its integration into the Adventist HealthCare Physician Alliance , a prominent clinically integrated network comprising over 2,400 healthcare providers. – The Adventist HealthCare Physician Alliance is an integral part of Adventist HealthCare , a well-respected health system with a significant presence in the greater Washington, D.C. area, boasting

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Simplify Screening for Excluded Providers

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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Quality Reporting in Healthcare: The Good, The Bad and What’s Next

HealthIT Answers

NOW on Demand FINN Voices episode with host Beth Friedman and her guest, Mo Weitnauer, Chief Product Officer at MRO. Mo pulls back the curtain on the real coststime, money, and effortbehind quality reporting compliance in healthcare. But heres the kicker: its more than just a regulatory box to check. The post Quality Reporting in Healthcare: The Good, The Bad and Whats Next appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Intelerad Appoints Eric Grunden as New Chief Customer Officer

HIT Consultant

Eric Grunder, Chief Customer Officer at Intelerad What You Should Know: – Intelerad , a global leader in medical imaging software solutions announced the appointment of Eric Grunden as its new Chief Customer Officer. – In this pivotal role, Grunden will spearhead key initiatives aimed at significantly enhancing the overall client experience, optimizing support systems, and driving operational excellence across all client-facing teams within the organization.

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Exciting Collaboration Between Healthcare IT Today and Alliance for Smart Healthcare Excellence

Healthcare IT Today

The pace of change in healthcare technology right now is absolutely extraordinary. Keeping up with all of the various technology that is being developed to improve healthcare is a staggering task. We know this first hand as we cover the space every day here on Healthcare IT Today and see that hospital and health system CIOs have to take a measured apporach to how they adopt innovative technologies.

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Sware & Salesforce Partner to Bring AI-Driven Technology to the Life Sciences Cloud

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Sware , the leading provider of comprehensive GxP validation solutions for innovative life sciences and technology companies, today announced that it will deliver GxP computer systems validation of Salesforce Life Sciences Cloud. – Life Sciences Cloud empowers pharmaceutical and medical technology organizations to accelerate drug and device development, recruit and retain patients across clinical trials, and leverage AI to deliver personalized customer experie

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Healthcare Vendor Risk Management: Strategies for Protected Data

In healthcare, where patient data protection is paramount, effective vendor risk management isn't just good business—it's essential for maintaining compliance and trust. This comprehensive guide helps healthcare compliance professionals navigate the complexities of third-party vendor relationships in an increasingly interconnected healthcare environment.

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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

A three-day conference earlier this month gave a glimpse into stakeholders' view on the future of Medicare Advantage, C-SNP plans and the remaking of the federal health offices

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Dialysis Provider DaVita Hit with Ransomware Attack

HIPAA Journal

The kidney dialysis giant DaVita has fallen victim to a ransomware attack that resulted in encryption of parts of its network. The attack occurred on Saturday, April 12, 2025, and is impacting some of its operations, according to a Monday, April 14, 2025, 8K filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The Denver, CO-based Fortune 500 firm operates more than 2,650 outpatient treatment centers in the United States, 509 centers in 13 other countries, employs 76,000 people globall

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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

A cancer diagnosis can introduce a swarm of confusion and new protocols for patients. Reimagine Care provides patients with on-demand oncology expertise at all times of the day and night.

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Culina Health partners with Adventist HealthCare Physician Alliance

Mobi Health News

The alliance aims to prevent diet-related diseases by expanding access to virtual nutrition counseling and registered dietitians.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.