Wed.May 15, 2024

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Kansas jilts CVS in new Medicaid contract awards

Healthcare Dive

Kansas kicked CVS to the curb in favor of an Elevance plan, while awarding contracts to incumbents UnitedHealth and Centene. The contracts are worth roughly $4 billion annually.

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Uber Health to roll out new caregiving solution to simplify benefits, logistics for families

Fierce Healthcare

NEW YORK CITY—Uber Health will begin rolling out a new solution designed for caregivers this summer, the company announced at its annual product event Wednesday. | Uber Caregiver will allow care-receivers to add a caregiver to their Uber profile so they can see and spend their health benefits on eligible services, request rides to doctor’s appointments or order groceries.

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Senators provide a roadmap for AI policy in the U.S.

Mobi Health News

A group of bipartisan senators is encouraging legislation to support the deployment of AI in healthcare and implementing guardrails to ensure patient safety.

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Senators Whitehouse, Cassidy propose bipartisan primary care payment reform, seek industry feedback

Fierce Healthcare

U.S. | Senators Sheldon Whitehouse and Bill Cassidy want to reform how primary care providers get paid through Medicare, and they also want to hear from the healthcare industry about the best way to do it.

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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.

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ONC provides grants for AI, behavioral health projects

Healthcare Dive

The agency seeks projects that evaluate and improve healthcare data used by AI and accelerate the use of health IT products among mental healthcare providers.

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House Energy and Commerce Committee presents own 2-year telehealth extension, with more rural health wins

Fierce Healthcare

The Energy and Commerce Committee released telehealth extension legislation today that will be voted on during a health subcommittee markup Thursday. | The House Energy and Commerce health subcommittee will hold a markup May 16 that includes a different two-year telehealth extension proposal than the Ways and Means Committee passed last week.

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Flexibility and Find-Grained Ambient Clinical Voice Customization at MarianaAI

Healthcare IT Today

Kaustubh Sharma, Co-Founder and CEO at ambient voice provider MarianaAI , promises a “three-click process” to generate documentation from a patient visit. He describes their product as an “end-to-end approach” that starts even before the patient enters the room, pulling together a summary of the patients’ conditions in 30 to 60 seconds to help the physician guide the visit.

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LG launches Primefocus Health for providers to deliver home healthcare

Mobi Health News

The venture will leverage new technologies and therapies for remote patient monitoring to ease provider burnout and allow patients to receive more personalized care.

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This Week’s Health IT Jobs – May 15, 2024

Healthcare IT Today

It can be very overwhelming scrolling though job board after job board in search of a position that fits your wants and needs. Let us take that stress away by finding a mix of great health IT jobs for you! We hope you enjoy this look at some of the health IT jobs we saw healthcare organizations trying to fill this week. Here’s a quick look at some of the health IT jobs we found: Server Systems Administrator – Epic Physician Specialist – Emergency Support – Cleveland Clini

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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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Bipartisan Senators provide a roadmap for AI policy in the U.S. Senate

Mobi Health News

A group of bipartisan senators is encouraging legislation to support the deployment of AI in healthcare and implementing guardrails to ensure patient safety.

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Workforce training, emergency response funding top AHA's FY2025 appropriations asks

Fierce Healthcare

As Congress hammers out the federal budget for 2025, the hospital industry’s wish list is headlined by programs to strengthen the healthcare workforce and hospitals’ emergency response capabilities | The hospital lobby called for "bold increases" in Health Resources and Services Administration discretionary funding to address "the workforce crisis facing our nation" in letters this week to congressional appropriations subcommittees.

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Leicester and Hinckley CDCs to roll out digital tool for breathlessness

Digital Health News

The Lenus Diagnose pathway product is set to support earlier diagnoses on the breathlessness diagnostic pathway at Leicester and Hinkley CDCs.

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Ascension enlists cyber experts to combat ransomware attack fallout

Becker's Health IT

St. Louis-based Ascension has brought in additional cybersecurity experts to help with its restoration efforts after the organization was hit by a ransomware attack on May 8.

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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?

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Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS FT launches DrDoctor patient portal

Digital Health News

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has partnered with DrDoctor to provide an online portal for outpatients, reducing the need for paper letters.

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Senator requests info from UnitedHealth Group on Change hack

Becker's Health IT

Congressional leaders demand answers from UnitedHealth Group over Change Healthcare cyberattack. Senator Cassidy questions lack of cybersecurity measures.

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Healthcare Competency Platform Demonstrates Enterprise-Level Security Standards

Dossier

Authored By: Geir Arnhoff CEO Linkedin [SAN FRANCISCO, May 8, 2024] – Dossier Inc., a healthcare competency platform supporting care team training and education around the world, has achieved SOC 2 Type II compliance in accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) standards for SOC for Service Organizations, also known as SSAE 18.

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The Benefits of AI-Powered Healthcare Data Management

HIT Consultant

Tom Liddell, CEO at Healthcare Harmony IT As we step into the promising terrain of 2024 and beyond, the healthcare industry stands at the cusp of a transformative era, propelled by advanced technology solutions. For healthcare IT professionals, there will be many challenges and opportunities – especially as there is more patient data than ever before.

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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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The Vital Role of NHS 111 and emergency department planning in healthcare: Beyond EDDI decommissioning

Digital Health News

In healthcare, efficient and accessible services are indispensable pillars in ensuring the wellbeing of a nation's population. Among these, the NHS 111 helpline is a crucial resource for individuals seeking medical advice and assistance. Additionally, the strategic planning of Emergency Department (ED) visits plays a crucial role in maintaining the functionality and effectiveness of healthcare systems.

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UnitedHealth's investments in affordable housing top $1B

Fierce Healthcare

UnitedHealth Group's investments in affordable housing have topped $1 billion, with the program a keystone in its overarching strategy to address health equity and disparities. | UnitedHealth Group's investments in affordable housing have topped $1 billion, with the program a keystone in its overarching strategy to address health equity and disparities.

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Court Rules New York Doctor Can Subpoena Yelp for User Info in Defamation Suit

The Health Law Firm Blog

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On October 7, 2021, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York ruled that Yelp is subject to a subpoena to reveal the names of anonymous users who left negative reviews for a doctor [.

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Jabra Enhance Launches Smallest OTC Hearing Aid

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Jabra Enhance, a leader in the direct-to-consumer hearing care space, today launches Jabra Enhance Select 500, its smallest, most advanced hearing aid yet. – The Enhance Select 500 is the new flagship model in Jabra Enhance’s lineup of over-the-counter hearing aids. It delivers the latest in hearing technology with SoundScape™ for next-level listening and advanced Bluetooth features including Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast™ for future-ready connectivity.

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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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Senator presses UnitedHealth for further details on Change Healthcare cyberattack

Fierce Healthcare

A leading senator is pushing UnitedHealth Group for more answers on the Change Healthcare cyberattack that caused significant disruption across the industry. | A leading senator is pushing UnitedHealth Group for more answers on the Change Healthcare cyberattack that caused significant disruption across the industry.

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Transcarent Launches AI-Powered WayFinding for Personalized Healthcare Navigation

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Transcarent , a company dedicated to simplifying healthcare navigation, has launched WayFinding, a platform seamlessly combining AI and human support to guide users through their health journeys. – WayFinding integrates benefits navigation, clinical guidance, and care delivery into a single, user-friendly platform.

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US firm Ascension says EHR is down following ransomware attack

Digital Health News

US non-profit health system, Ascension has confirmed that its electronic health records (EHR) system is down following a ransomware incident on 8 May 2024.

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Uber Health Launches Caregiver Solution to Manage Transportation & Deliveries for Loved Ones

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Uber Healt h, a leader in healthcare logistics, has announced Uber Caregiver , a groundbreaking solution designed to simplify the lives of caregivers and their loved ones. – Launching this summer, Uber Caregiver empowers caregivers to manage transportation, deliveries, and healthcare benefits for their family members, all within a familiar app.

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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.