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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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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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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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UnitedHealth’s Optum makes all-cash bid for Amedisys

Healthcare Dive

The $100-per-share offer comes a month after the home health company agreed to a deal with Option Care Health, which was set to close in the second half of the year.

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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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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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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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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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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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$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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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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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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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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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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$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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GP2U Telehealth being sold again

Mobi Health News

Doctor Care Anywhere has sold the company to My Emergency Doctor.

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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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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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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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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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Lifebit Trusted Research Environment to accelerate cancer data research

Digital Health News

A Trusted Research Environment from Lifebit will enable Flatiron researchers to access real-world cancer data, accelerating research.

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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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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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6 Digital Business Card Use Cases to Enhance Patient Experience

HIT Consultant

Sharat Potharaju, CEO and Co-Founder, Beaconstac The healthcare industry is undergoing digital transformation in every aspect, with more innovative approaches replacing outdated, manual practices. Healthcare’s digital overhaul includes changes that improve the overall patient experience by prioritizing convenience and access to care. However, digital transformation in healthcare doesn’t solely improve the patient experience — it has also improved the experiences of healthcare professionals

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X-on Health formed by SCG to focus on cloud telephony solution

Digital Health News

SCG has formed X-on Health, a dedicated business unit to help GP surgeries and primary care to access modern cloud telephony solutions.

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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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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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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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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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BfB Labs welcomes three new members to Board of Directors

Digital Health News

Three new members have been appointed to the BfB Labs' Board of Directors, and they are tasked with supporting the next phase of its growth journey.

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RxLightning Secures $17.5M to Streamline Specialty Medications Access & Affordability

HIT Consultant

Julia Regan, CEO and founder at RxLightning What You Should Know: RxLightning , creator of the industry’s first comprehensive platform for streamlining specialty medication access and affordability, today announced that it closed a $17.5 million Series A investment to support the company’s growth and further remove barriers to life-saving therapies.

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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.