Tue.Jun 06, 2023

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Scaling Up For Success: Challenges and Solutions In Upstream Biotech Development

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Scaling up is a crucial step in the development of biotechnology processes, particularly in upstream biotech development. It involves transitioning from laboratory-scale production to larger volumes, enabling the efficient production of biopharmaceuticals and other biotech […] The article Scaling Up For Success: Challenges and Solutions In Upstream Biotech Development appeared first on elect

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Nonprofit hospitals have decreased charity care spending even as operating profits, cash pools grow

Healthcare Dive

The new study is the latest in a string of research suggesting nonprofit hospitals’ balance sheets benefit from the latitude they have regarding charity care spending.

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Generation Z is in mental health crisis – telehealth can help

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

It's a challenging time to be a young person. Study after study has shown that stressors such as social media, bullying, loneliness and the pandemic are causing and exacerbating a wide array of mental health challenges among high school and college kids. And healthcare resources are not always readily available to help them. Among some recent stats: There are never-before-seen levels of hopelessness and suicidal thoughts among teens, according to a report from the CDC. 71% of college student

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Sutter Health names first chief physician executive

Healthcare Dive

Todd Smith will be responsible for delivering systemized service line standards, deepening relationships between medical groups and community physicians, and reducing clinical variation

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Fertility Benefits Playbook: How HR Leaders Are Delivering Value in 2025

Speaker: Kaitlin Ruby Carroll

Fertility benefits have become a crucial component of employee well-being and retention strategies. In today’s competitive landscape, creating a fertility benefits program that aligns with both employee needs and organizational goals can be more complex than it seems. From cycle-based to flat-dollar and telehealth models, each solution offers unique advantages and challenges that directly affect employee satisfaction and financial well-being.

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Case Study: CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

MRO Compliance

Background Summary Learn how MRO and CareFirst partnered to uncover ways to visualize gaps in quality performance, share information, and enhance clinician relationships for insights that drove better patient outcomes. MRO uncovered quality data gaps missed by traditional HEDIS data gathering techniques, and as a result, MRO-supported providers materially outperformed a small sample size control group in various aspects.

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The latest generative AI efforts in healthcare: Carbon Health, Tempus launch tools for docs

Fierce Healthcare

Advancements around large language models and generative AI in healthcare are ramping up quickly and it's challenging to keep up with the evolving news. | Carbon Health debuted hands-free charting — an AI-enabled notes assistant — in its proprietary EHR across each of its clinics and providers while Tempus rolled out an AI-enabled clinical assistant for oncologists.

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Merck sues to stop Medicare negotiation of drug prices

Healthcare Dive

The drugmaker’s lawsuit claims the new pricing powers granted by the Inflation Reduction Act are unconstitutional and “tantamount to extortion.

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Mayo Clinic, Google Cloud partner on generative AI to power enterprise search

Fierce Healthcare

Mayo Clinic is collaborating with Google Cloud to supercharge search tools with generative AI. | Mayo Clinic is collaborating with Google Cloud to supercharge search tools with generative AI. The health system aims to use the buzzy new technology to make it easier for doctors to get access to relevant medical notes, research papers or clinical guidelines.

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The State of Healthcare Interoperability: Factors Hindering Progress (Part 2)

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. In our previous article, we discussed the importance of healthcare interoperability and some of the challenges that impede its progress. In this second part, we will delve deeper into the factors that hinder the advancement […] The article The State of Healthcare Interoperability: Factors Hindering Progress (Part 2) appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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Physician compensation is rising but not keeping pace with inflation, MGMA survey finds

Fierce Healthcare

Despite physician and advanced practice provider productivity continuing its post-pandemic recovery, compensation gains are being outstripped by the most severe inflationary growth in decades, acco | Despite physician and advanced practice provider productivity continuing its post-pandemic recovery, compensation gains are being outstripped by the most severe inflationary growth in decades, according to a new report.

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Healthcare Innovation Funding – Current Factors to be Aware of and Navigating Long Buying Cycles

Healthcare IT Today

You’ve finally done it! You spent what’s felt like several lifetimes working on your innovative product and poured your blood sweat and tears into this, but you did it. You’ve just completed all of the designs and plans for your new startup or a new product. Unfortunately, that’s not the end. Now it’s time to figure out how to not only get others on board with your vision, but to fund the rest of the marketing, sales, and support effort as well.

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Appeals court weighs lifting freeze on ACA preventive care ruling

Fierce Healthcare

A federal appeals court held a brief hearing Tuesday afternoon to hear from attorneys on both sides as it decides whether to lift a nationwide freeze on a lower court's ruling that struck down prev | A federal appeals court held a brief hearing Tuesday afternoon to hear from attorneys on both sides as it decides whether to lift a nationwide freeze on a lower court's ruling that struck down preventive care protections in the Affordable Care Act.

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Intelligent Medical Objects Announces the Acquisition of Melax Technologies Inc.

Healthcare IT Today

The Acquisition of Melax Tech will Expand IMO’s Suite of Products to Improve Patient Care, Clinical Workflows, and Healthcare Data Quality Intelligent Medical Objects (IMO), a leading provider of clinical terminology management and data quality solutions for healthcare, announced today that it has acquired Melax Technologies, Inc. (Melax Tech). Melax Tech empowers the healthcare and life sciences industries through use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Natural Language Processing (NLP) tech

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Real-Life Examples of HIPAA Violations and How to Avoid Them

Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer

Download our 30-minute webinar where we delve into real-life examples of HIPAA violations and preventative measures every organization should know! You will learn: The critical factors that lead to HIPAA violations and how to identify them. Three compelling real-life cases of organizations that faced severe HIPAA penalties. Proven strategies to safeguard YOUR organization against HIPAA violations.

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Federal judge blocks Florida ban on gender transition care, suggests law is unconstitutional

Fierce Healthcare

High-profile legislation restricting gender transition care recently enacted in Florida was halted this week by a federal judge concerned of immediate harm to patients and seemingly unconvinced tha | The district court judge's scathing order characterized restrictions on gender transition care as political and a likely violation of the Fourteenth Amendment's Equal Protection Clause.

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$30,000 Penalty for Disclosing PHI Online in Response to Negative Reviews

HIPAA Journal

The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has agreed to settle a HIPAA violation case with a New Jersey provider of adult and child psychiatric services for $30,000. In April 2020, OCR received a complaint alleging Manasa Health Center had impermissibly disclosed patient information online when responding to a negative online review.

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This venture capitalist sees plenty of promise in AI in healthcare. But challenges are ahead, too

Fierce Healthcare

“Garbage in, garbage out.” So goes the adage about computing that argues the results rendered by the “thinking” machines will be flawed if the information fed into the devices proves to be erroneou | Dennis L. McWilliams, a partner at Santé Ventures, says experts are still trying to figure out exactly how AI will fit into the healthcare system and who will pay for it.

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Evernorth Uses SAS Analytics to Help Determine Next Best Step for Member Care

Healthcare IT Today

Evernorth Health Services is using advanced analytics from SAS to help determine the next best action a patient can take to improve their health outcomes. The company is analyzing historic claims data, along with demographic and financial data to build a personalized care path that optimizes a patient’s health. Healthcare IT Today had the chance to speak with Casey Dudek, Business Analytics Advisor at Evernorth Health Services (EHS), about their analytics work.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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Verizon 2023 DBIR: Social Engineering Attacks Increase; Ransomware Plateaus

HIPAA Journal

The eagerly anticipated Verizon 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report ( DBIR ) has been published – An annual report that provides insights into the current threat landscape and data breach trends. This year, the report is based on an analysis of 16,312 security incidents, where the integrity, confidentiality, or availability of an information asset was compromised, and 5,199 data breaches, where there was a confirmed disclosure of sensitive data to an unauthorized third party.

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NHSE brain drain threatens inertia and uncertainty for health tech

Digital Health News

The impending departures of NHS England’s transformation director Tim Ferris, chief operating officer Sir David Sloman, and chief nursing information officer Natasha Phillips will leave behind a worrying power vacuum. By Rachel Murphy, Silver Buccaneer and former director of digital delivery at NHS England.

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Mistrial Declared in Criminal HIPAA Prosecution of Couple Who Disclosed PHI to Undercover FBI Agent

HIPAA Journal

The prosecution of two doctors accused of criminal HIPAA violations and conspiring with the Russian government has ended in a mistrial as the jury could not reach a unanimous guilty verdict. Dr. Anna Gabrielian. 37, a former anesthesiologist at Johns Hopkins, and her spouse, Jamie Lee Henry, 40, a doctor and U.S. Army Major previously stationed at Fort Bragg, were indicted on September 28, 2022, and charged with conspiracy to assist Russia with its invasion of Ukraine and criminal HIPAA violatio

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Evernorth: Behavioral health conditions are driving health spending. Here's how to address it

Fierce Healthcare

Just under a quarter of people have been diagnosed with a behavioral health condition, but these patients account for a growing piece of total healthcare spending, according to a new report from Ev | Just under a quarter of people have been diagnosed with a behavioral health condition, but these patients account for a growing piece of total healthcare spending, according to a new report from Evernorth.

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How To Empower Your Workforce With Modern Fertility Benefits

Speaker: Andrea Wuchiski

In an era where a workforce spans multiple generations, HR managers and Total Rewards leaders face the unique challenge of designing benefits packages that cater to diverse employee needs. This session will delve into how comprehensive fertility benefits can bridge generational gaps, support employees’ health, and enhance workplace satisfaction. Join us for an insightful session that highlights the strategic importance of fertility benefits in today’s competitive job market.

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$30,000 Penatly for Disclosing PHI Online in Response to Negative Reviews

HIPAA Journal

The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has agreed to settle a HIPAA violation case with a New Jersey provider of adult and child psychiatric services for $30,000. In April 2020, OCR received a complaint alleging Manasa Health Center had impermissibly disclosed patient information online when responding to a negative online review.

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Too Many Chatbots? What Is The Right Mix of AI/Human Interactions?

HIT Consultant

Simon Johns, Director of Medical Information and Marketed Product Safety at IQVIA Pharmaceutical companies across the globe are currently investing in artificial intelligence (AI) to overcome challenges surrounding the support of inquiries from healthcare professionals (HCPs). In fact, according to an Informa study, 58% of life science experts believe that advanced AI agents have the potential to deliver HCP engagement experiences comparable to human experts.

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FarmboxRx launches program to fight food insecurity

Mobi Health News

The food delivery company will provide six boxes of produce per month to select individuals affected by cuts to pandemic-era SNAP benefits.

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Patients-As-Health Care Payers Define What a Digital Front Door Looks Like

Health Populi

In health care, one of the “gifts” inspired by the coronavirus pandemic was the industry’s fast-pivot and adoption of digital health tools — especially telehealth and more generally the so-called “digital front doors” enabling patients to access medical services and personal work-flows for their care. Two years later, Experian provides a look into The State of Patient Access: 2023.

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Advanced Compliance: OSHA & HIPAA in Healthcare Facilities

Dive into the Compliance Officer's Handbook for advanced OSHA and HIPAA strategies. This guide provides detailed steps for maintaining compliance in healthcare facilities, covering key regulations like the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and HIPAA Privacy Rule. Learn to create a culture of compliance with management commitment, employee training, and regular risk assessments.