Fri.May 17, 2024

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Epic continued to outstrip EHR competitors in 2023: report

Healthcare Dive

Epic was the only vendor to see a net increase in acute care market share last year, while Oracle Health saw its largest net hospital loss on record, according to Klas Research.

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Report: The generative AI roadmap, its hurdles and strategies to mitigate

Fierce Healthcare

The panel that worked on the report was made up of Big Tech players like Amazon, Google and Microsoft, as well as leaders such as Harvard Medical School, the Leapfrog Group and Kaiser Permanente.

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Tracking the impact of Ascension’s cyberattack by state

Healthcare Dive

Healthcare Dive is tracking pharmacy operations, emergency rooms statuses and potential care delays across Ascension’s hospitals.

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Mental health inequities will cost U.S. $478B in 'unnecessary' expenses in 2024

Fierce Healthcare

Inequities in mental health across the U.S. | ED overutilization, exacerbated comorbidities and lost productivity will drive trillions in "avoidable and unnecessary expenses" should inequities in mental health access and outcomes remain unchecked.

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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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Cleveland Clinic names new CIO

Healthcare Dive

Sarah Hatchett, who has been serving as interim CIO, assumed the role on Thursday.

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ABOUT Healthcare Acquires Edgility, Advancing AI and Decisioning Across the Patient Journey

Healthcare IT Today

Acquisition Enhances Patient Velocity with a Next-Generation System-Wide Patient Flow Platform from Admission to Discharge by Delivering Real-Time Insights throughout the Patient Journey ABOUT Healthcare (ABOUT) , a leading provider of SaaS-based hospital operations solutions for admission management and post-acute placement, announced today that it has acquired Edgility , an AI and analytics platform company that monitors and manages operations in real time, resulting in optimized capacity, enh

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Industry Voices—Truly inclusive EHR design is within reach

Fierce Healthcare

One in 4 adults in the U.S. | Challenges to inclusive design often stem from viewing disability as a binary status. However, disabilities vary widely in severity and permanency, with symptoms existing on a spectrum.

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Transcarent unveils AI-enabled consumer platform for care navigation

Mobi Health News

The launch of the WayFinding platform comes just weeks after the company announced it secured $126 million in funding.

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Light tech project launched across 10 care homes for dementia patients

Digital Health News

A project using interactive light technology from Social-Ability to provide activities and games for care home residents living with dementia is underway.

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The Vitamin Shoppe launches telehealth platform for GLP-1 access

Mobi Health News

Whole Health Rx will be powered by WellSync, which develops customizable telehealth services for businesses.

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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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Scammers send fake MyChart messages

Becker's Health IT

Beware of fake MyChart messages! MultiCare Health System warns of scammers trying to obtain personal info. Learn how to spot the signs.

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Patients prefer DMHT to be ‘part of wider treatment package’, says report

Digital Health News

Research commissioned by MHRA and NICE found that patients believe digital mental health technologies should be used alongside other treatments.

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LG Unveils Primefocus Health: Personalized Care & Remote Monitoring From Home

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Global innovator LG Electronics has unveiled “Primefocus Health,” a new venture that aims to leverage innovative technologies and new healthcare therapies to enable providers to deliver a personalized, complete care experience and empower individuals to take control of their health at home. – Primefocus Health is the first new venture launched by LG NOVA , LG Electronics’ North America Innovation Center.

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A HIPAA-Compliant Path to Efficiency and Relief with Telehealth

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Nate MacLeitch, founder and CEO, QuickBlox. We’ve come a long way since the University of Nebraska pioneered two-way video communication for telemedicine in 1959. Today, telehealth enables healthcare providers to expand access to medical […] The article A HIPAA-Compliant Path to Efficiency and Relief with Telehealth appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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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.

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AMA's coding panel stalled a decision to diversify remote monitoring codes — again

Fierce Healthcare

The American Medical Association’s CPT Editorial Panel, which is responsible for creating medical billing codes, again forfeited an opportunity to move forward with remote patient monitoring billin | The American Medical Association considered remote monitoring code changes last week during a semi-annual meeting. The outcome, yet again, was nothing.

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ViVE 2024 – What Unexpected Surprise Will Happen in Healthcare in the Next 6 Months?

Healthcare IT Today

Whether it’s a simple bet between friends or trying to solve the mystery before the book/movie is over, people love being able to guess what is going to happen. So while at ViVE 2024 we thought we could do our own friendly little predictions for healthcare. We asked our incredible Healthcare IT Today Community to pull out their divination skills and predict what unexpected surprise will happen in healthcare in the next 6 months.

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Hinge Health integrates movement-based menopause support into digital MSK clinic

Fierce Healthcare

For women who experience musculoskeletal (MSK) and pelvic health issues, the decline in estrogen during menopause can not only worsen existing symptoms but also trigger new joint, muscle and pelvic | Digital health company Hinge Health expanded its movement- and behavior-based care to help women alleviate common menopause symptoms such as hot flashes and joint and muscle pain.

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Inflation, Health, and the American Consumer – “The Devil Wears Kirkland”

Health Populi

The Wall Street Journal reported yesterday that surging hospital prices are helping to keep inflation high. Hospital costs rose 7.7% last month, the highest increase in 13 years. This chart from WSJ’s reporting illustrates the >2x change in the CPI for hospitals vs the overall rate of price increases. Hospitals are not alone in price cliffs, with health insurance premiums spiking last year at the fastest rate in a decade, the Labor Statistics data showed. “For patients and their

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The Evolution of Communication in Healthcare Settings

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.

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Chutes & Ladders—Providence CEO exits; New CIO at DaVita

Fierce Healthcare

Welcome to this week's Chutes & Ladders, our roundup of hirings, firings and retirings throughout the industry.

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Digital Health’s monthly roundup of contracts and go lives

Digital Health News

This roundup includes six trusts rolling out a digital tool for mental health care, and UHDB and CRH signing a joint contract for a new Nervecentre EPR.

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Rep. Buddy Carter optimistic House committees will come to agreement on telehealth extension negotiations

Fierce Healthcare

The House Energy and Commerce subcommittee on health voted to pass a two-year Medicare telehealth extension on Thursday along with other legislation that expands reimbursement for health tech.&nbsp | On Thursday, a subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee voted to pass a two-year Medicare telehealth extension along with other bills that improve health tech reimbursement.

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Benefits of HRIS Integration with Your Compliance Platform

Compliancy Group

Did you know that at least 42% of companies realize that their human resources integration system (HRIS) implementation failed two years after they attempted it? The reason for this varies for different companies and could be due to an insufficient budget, choosing a solution that lacks scalability, or even a lack of built-in solutions specifically for compliance.

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3 Reasons to Retire Pagers from Healthcare Settings

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.

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Optimizing Revenue Cycle Management With Health IT Solutions

HealthIT Answers

By Katie Brenneman - Healthcare is a field that survives on evolving along with society. Whether it’s innovations in life-saving technology or fluctuations in revenue generation, professionals in the health industry must keep abreast of these changes and adapt accordingly. The post Optimizing Revenue Cycle Management With Health IT Solutions appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Tips for Effectively Managing Mental Health Billing Denials and Appeals

Medisys Compliance

Introduction Mental health services play a vital role in overall well-being, yet securing appropriate reimbursement for these services can be a complex process. Denied claims can significantly impact a practice’s financial health. However, mental health providers can maximize their chances of successful reimbursement by understanding common denial reasons and implementing effective appeal strategies.

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Implicity Launches FDA-approved Heart Failure Prediction Algorithm, SignalHF

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Implicity , a leader in remote patient monitoring and cardiac data management, has received FDA 510(k) clearance for SignalHF1 , a groundbreaking new algorithm within their remote monitoring solution. – SignalHF1 algorithm empowers early detection and intervention, paving the way for improved patient outcomes and a brighter future for cardiac care.

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Learn to lead through change with HANYS’ Vital Skills training

Hanys

Don't miss the last session of HANYS' Vital Skills for Effective Leadership June 12. Attendees will examine how self-awareness, growth mindset and resilience are at the core of being a transformational leader. Learn more and register on our website.

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The Role of Technology in Remote Patient Monitoring

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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Trinity Biotech & PulseAI Partner for Smarter CGM with AI-Powered Analytics

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Trinity Biotech plc (Nasdaq: TRIB) a commercial stage biotechnology company focused on human diagnostics and diabetes management solutions, including wearable biosensors, today announced a strategic collaboration with medical artificial intelligence (“AI”) company PulseAI to enhance the Company’s recently acquired continuous glucose monitor (CGM) biosensor technology. – Under this collaboration, Trinity Biotech will provide a pool of unique multi-parameter CGM

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A rooftop veggie garden in the Bronx? SBH teaches the next generation healthy eating

Hanys

HANYS' Advancing Healthcare Excellence and Inclusion Community Partner Stipend recipient SBH Health System is partnering with Project EATS to teach high school students about nutrition, healthy eating and cooking. Watch a video on their innovative program and learn about all the stipend awardees on our website.

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Enable Injections & Serina Partner to Develop Novel Parkinson’s Treatment

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Enable Injections, Inc. (“Enable”) , a healthcare innovation company developing and manufacturing the enFuse® wearable drug delivery platform and Serina Therapeutics (“Serina”) (NYSE American: SER), a clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing its POZ Platform™ to develop and improve efficacy and safety across multiple modalities including small molecules, RNA-based therapeutics and antibody-based drug conjugates (ADCs), today announced a partnership to develop

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Weekly Health Care Real Estate Briefing: Inflation Eases According to New CPI Data I Jefferson Health and Lehigh Valley Health to Merge I Kaiser Cancels $500M Project in Seattle

Hall Render

New Consumer Price Index (CPI) data shows that inflation eased up in April. The cost of goods and services increased 0.3% from March to April, which is down from 0.4% the previous month. Overall, the CPI has increased 3.4% year-to-date, down from 3.5% in March. This data “keeps alive the prospect of the Fed starting to cut rates in September,” according to Nationwide Chief Economist Kathy Bostjancic.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?