Center for Health Insurance Reform
MARCH 7, 2025
Last year, reported emerged of unscrupulous health insurance brokers enrolling people in marketplace coverage or switching enrollees to different plans without permission. In their latest piece for the Commonwealth Fund, CHIR's Justin Giovannelli and Stacey Pogue explore how policymakers can address broker misconduct.
Healthcare It News
MARCH 7, 2025
Baptist Health, based in Jacksonville, Florida, is a faith-based, nonprofit health system comprising six hospitals with more than 1,100 beds, a cancer center, four satellite emergency departments, and more than 200 patient access points of care throughout northeast Florida and southeast Georgia. THE CHALLENGE "Baptist Health is more than a healthcare provider – we are a foundational part of the communities we serve, meaning we work across organizations to provide optimal care and crea
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Healthcare Dive
MARCH 7, 2025
The struggling retail pharmacy chain entered an agreement to be purchased by private equity firm Sycamore Partners, which could end its nearly 100-year run as a public company.
Mobi Health News
MARCH 7, 2025
Samsung's digital health armamentarium includes smart TVs, tablets, phones, watches and rings. Cherry Drulis, Samsungs director of healthcare mobile B2B sat down with MobiHealthNews at the HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition to discuss the impact of Samsung's digital strategy on hospitals and health systems. MobiHealthNews: How are your digital technology tools helping to make healthcare providers' jobs easier and improve patient care?
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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.
Healthcare Dive
MARCH 7, 2025
The Department of Veterans Affairs said it plans to complete all deployments of the Oracle electronic health record by as early as 2031.
Electronic Health Reporter
MARCH 7, 2025
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Electronic health record (EHR) vendors are accelerating their adoption of artificial intelligence, aiming to enhance clinician workflows, improve patient care, and remain competitive in an evolving healthcare landscape. Leaders including Epic and Oracle are integrating […] The article EHR Vendors Embrace AI to Transform Healthcare Workflows appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
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Compliancy Group
MARCH 7, 2025
In early March of 2025, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced that it had imposed a $200,000 civil monetary penalty (CMP) against Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), a public academic center and research university, in December of 2024. Why? Because OCR found that OHSU violated an individuals right to timely access her medical records through a personal representative.
Healthcare IT Today
MARCH 7, 2025
AI Platform Proven to Identify 15-30 Percent More Disease Burden by Automating Medical Records Review Keebler Health , which provides the best AI-native risk adjustment platform for healthcare providers, announced today that it has raised a $6M seed round from several investors, including Freestyle Capital, MBX Capital, New Stack Ventures, Underdog Labs, Everywhere VC, Ludlow Ventures, Primordial, the Tweener Fund, the Hustle Fund, Deb Liu, and Bong Koh.
Hanys
MARCH 7, 2025
Leading through change March 11 Spring HIM user group meeting March 13 Government relations update March 14 Standing membership call on state and federal issues March 18 HANYS' Sepsis Program: Applying the CDC Hospital Sepsis Core Elements March 19 and April 16 Political action committee compliance: Legal overview and best practices March 20 Unlocking healthcare excellence: A DMAIC journey to process improvement March 20 – May 21 Infection Control and Epidemiology Basics March 25 – A
Healthcare IT Today
MARCH 7, 2025
Amplitude Vascular Systems (AVS) , a medical device company focused on safely and effectively treating severely calcified arterial disease with its novel PULSE IVL platform, announced today that it has completed a Series B round of financing of $36M. The funding will support the U.S. peripheral commercial launch as well as U.S. coronary and carotid IDE trials for the companys Pulse Intravascular Lithotripsy (PIVL) device.
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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.
Mobi Health News
MARCH 7, 2025
Leaders of government public policy at HIMSS are prioritizing health equity, AI regulation, cybersecurity and workforce development while urging unified policies that support healthcare innovation.
Fierce Healthcare
MARCH 7, 2025
Just over a year ago, cybercriminals launched a ransomware attack on clearinghouse Change Healthcare in what became the biggest hack to ever hit the healthcare industry.
Healthcare IT Today
MARCH 7, 2025
This week, Healthcare IT Today is attending HIMSS25 in Las Vegas! For those not familiar, HIMSS is one of the biggest events in health IT, bringing together global healthcare leaders, CIOs, executives, and innovators to discuss the future of healthcare technology. With 30,000+ attendees, 1,000+ exhibitors, and hundreds of speakers, its the place to be for the latest in health IT.
Fierce Healthcare
MARCH 7, 2025
LAS VEGASElectronic health record giant Epic is putting major investments into rapidly building out its AI capabilities to benefit doctors, clinicians and patients, including agentic AI agents.
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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.
Digital Health News
MARCH 7, 2025
This contract and go lives roundup features a hospital in Kent going live with Altera Digital Healths electronic patient record (EPR).
Fierce Healthcare
MARCH 7, 2025
Earlier this week, Eli Lilly partnered up with telehealth providers LifeMD and Teladoc Health to offer its lower cost, single-vial Zepbound(tirzepatide) to patients in the virtual c | The move could be a boon for telehealth weight loss programs, which have proved lucrative for virtual primary care companies.
Digital Health News
MARCH 7, 2025
A 5m research project is aiming to improve the long-term cardiovascular health of young cancer survivors through an AI powered smart mirror.
HIPAA Journal
MARCH 7, 2025
Apria Healthcare, an Indianapolis-based provider of home healthcare equipment and related services, has agreed to pay $6,400,000 to resolve all claims related to data breaches in 2019 and 2021 that affected 1,869,598 individuals. In April 2019, hackers gained access to parts of its network where employee and patient data were stored. The investigation confirmed unauthorized access to the network between April 5, 2019, and May 7, 2019.
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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.
Fierce Healthcare
MARCH 7, 2025
A program launched last year to provide free or low-cost cybersecurity support to rural hospitals has seen over 550 registrants, Microsoft said this week. Assessments conducted as part of the program suggest most hadn't implemented "basic" best practices such as multi-factor authentication.
Digital Health News
MARCH 7, 2025
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals will implement the Yorkshire and Humber Care Record (YHCR) on 10 March.
Fierce Healthcare
MARCH 7, 2025
Bankrupt Prospect Medical Holdings told a judge this week that short- and long-term deals to support Pennsylvania's Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital have fallen apart.
Digital Health News
MARCH 7, 2025
Even the best technology will struggle to have an impact without strategic, 'mature' marketing, writes Silver Buck's Matt Newby.
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Healthcare communication has evolved from handwritten notes and paper charts to digital tools like EHRs, telemedicine, and AI-powered platforms. This blog explores how these advancements improve patient outcomes, streamline care delivery, and enhance provider collaboration. Learn about the role of mobile health (mHealth) apps, secure messaging, and social media in bridging communication gaps.
Fierce Healthcare
MARCH 7, 2025
As an industry, we must overhaul our approach to care and reimbursement by establishing a comprehensive ecosystem designed for medications like GLP-1s that prevents high-costs, lack of access and fragmented outcomes.
Hanys
MARCH 7, 2025
Join us in Washington during this important time in the legislative season! Please save the date for HANYS' events in conjunction with AHA's Annual Membership Meeting, including a reception for HANYS members May 5 and a federal advocacy day May 6. Look for registration information about these HANYS-sponsored events in the coming weeks.
Fierce Healthcare
MARCH 7, 2025
Higher volumes, more favorable reimbursement rates and more efficient labor spending helped Providence cut its 2024 operating losses nearly in half. | The nonprofit system notched a second year of operating improvements it attributed to higher volumes, better rates and more efficient labor spending.
Hanys
MARCH 7, 2025
Join HANYS and Health Management Associates for a five-part series that will guide attendees through each step of navigating the scrutiny of regulatory and accreditation bodies like CMS, DOH, The Joint Commission and DNV. Don't let unexpected surveys disrupt operations and affect your organization's standing — register now to empower your team to excel in survey readiness.
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Let's discuss the trusty pager—an old favorite that’s losing its shine in hospitals and clinics. While once a staple in hospitals and clinics, pagers now present significant limitations that hinder rather than facilitate communication among healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals are constantly on the move, and they need communication tools that can keep up with their fast-paced lives.
HIPAA Journal
MARCH 7, 2025
An addiction treatment center in Utah and an Ohio nursing center have been forced to pay civil monetary penalties after employing individuals on the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) exclusion list. The HHS-OIG exclusion list is a database of organizations and individuals who have been prohibited from participating in federal health care programs.
Hanys
MARCH 7, 2025
HANYS' Member Spotlights highlight programs focused on research and innovation, community health and wellness, quality and operational excellence, and access to care. Accepted submissions will be featured in a video and short story produced by our Member Spotlight team to showcase your organization's impact with statewide colleagues, policymakers and your community.
Fierce Healthcare
MARCH 7, 2025
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina is latest insurer to restructure its operations with the launch of CuraCor Solutions, a not-for-profit holding company.
HIPAA Journal
MARCH 7, 2025
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has imposed its second financial penalty of the year to resolve a violation of the HIPAA Rules. Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) has been ordered to pay a $200,000 civil monetary penalty for failing to provide timely access to a patient’s full medical records.
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Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is transforming healthcare by enabling providers to track patient health outside traditional clinical settings. This blog explores the role of technology in RPM, including wearable devices, mobile apps, and connected medical tools that collect and share real-time data. Discover how RPM expands care access, improves outcomes, enhances patient engagement, and reduces costs by shifting from reactive to proactive care.
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