HealthIT Answers

APRIL 16, 2025

By Julie Bastien - For the past decade, the conversation has been all about adoption: getting clinicians to use EHRs, making patient data portable, and streamlining hospital operations. There have been significant strides in these areas across our industry, but often, it has meant the conversations focus more on systems than outcomes. The post Efficiency, Efficacy, Experience: The Trifecta Driving Health Tech Strategy and Investments appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 16, 2025

When you look at the future of healthcare, there’s no future vision that doesn’t include AI and analytics that improves the care given to patients and the healthcare business processes that impact healthcare organizations. At the core of every AI and analytics effort is having good, high quality data that you can trust. One of the most common forms of data used in healthcare is claims data.

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Healthcare It News

APRIL 16, 2025

Before the pandemic, the prominent Chicago-based health system Rush recognized that its physicians and advanced practice providers were burdened with tedious administrative tasks and understood it was time to provide its team with technology that would enable them to get back to what matters most: valuable, undistracted time with patients. THE CHALLENGE With less time spent charting and documenting, the premise was staff could better dedicate their time to further patient interactions, catch up

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 16, 2025

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: Application Analyst – South County Hospital Medical Billing Specialist – Dialysis Clinic, Inc.

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HIPAA Journal

APRIL 16, 2025

Medical Express Ambulance Service has announced a March 2024 data breach that has affected more than 118,000 individuals. Data breaches have also been announced by Vitenas Cosmetic Surgery, Newport Harbor Pathology Medical Group, Rhea Medical Center, and Alabama Ophthalmology Associates. Medical Express Ambulance Service Medical Express Ambulance Service in Skokie, Illinois, has recently issued notification letters to individuals affected by a cybersecurity incident that was detected more than a

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Healthcare It News

APRIL 16, 2025

UC San Diego Health works with clinicians, patients, designers and IT teams to develop digital tools that improve patient experience, says Keisuke Nakagawa, director of strategic impact at UCSD and a HIMSS25 Changemaker.

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HIT Consultant

APRIL 16, 2025

What You Should Know: – Eko Health , Eko Health, a global leader in AI-enabled cardiopulmonary care, today announced its launch in the United Kingdomone of the worlds largest healthcare markets. UK clinicians can now purchase Ekos CORE 500 Digital Stethoscope, Eko+ Membership, and accessories through EkoHealth.com and Amazon UK, expanding access to AI-powered tools designed to support earlier detection of cardiovascular and respiratory disease. –This expansion builds on Ekos internat

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Healthcare Dive

APRIL 16, 2025

Novant has sold its minority stake in HealthTeam Advantage back to Cone Health, which is focusing on growing its insurance offerings.

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HIT Consultant

APRIL 16, 2025

What You Should Know: – GeneDx , a company focused on improving health outcomes through genomic insights, has announced its plans to acquire Fabric Genomics , a pioneer in AI-powered genomic interpretation. – The acquisition aims to position GeneDx at the forefront of the next phase of genomic medicine, characterized by decentralized testing with centralized intelligence.

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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!

Healthcare Dive

APRIL 16, 2025

Tony Esposito will step down Friday as the Pennsylvania-based health system contends with uncertainty about its future.

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HIPAA Journal

APRIL 16, 2025

A settlement has been agreed to resolve a class action lawsuit against Retina Group of Washington over a March 2023 data breach that involved unauthorized access to the protected health information of 455,935 individuals. Under the terms of the settlement, a $3.6 million fund will be created to cover claims, attorneys fees, and legal costs and expenses.

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Healthcare Dive

APRIL 16, 2025

As healthcare expenses grow, fintech startups look to boost the affordability — and profitability — of medical payments.

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Medisys Compliance

APRIL 16, 2025

Providing mental and behavioral healthcare is a rewarding but demanding profession. As a dedicated provider, your main focus is on your patients. However, the details of medical billing can take up valuable time and energy. These tasks can distract you from what matters most: patient care and practice growth. Mental health billing companies offer billing solutions by handling these complex processes.

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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.

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Healthcare Dive

APRIL 16, 2025

One attorney said the ruling “isn’t quite the stake in the heart.” The FDA is unlikely to challenge the court’s decision, but Congress could still take on the issue.

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Total Medical Compliance Resources

APRIL 16, 2025

Disposing of regulated waste, including blood, body fluids, and other potentially infectious materials (OPIM), is critical to workplace safety and health standards. Employers are responsible for adhering to regulations set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other applicable federal, state, and local laws to ensure safe handling and disposal.

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Healthcare Dive

APRIL 16, 2025

Executives at Community Health Systems first teased the deal during the company's fourth quarter earnings call in February.

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 16, 2025

Acquisition Expands the Companys Presence in Healthcare, BFSI, and Utilities Sectors in the US ResultsCX , a provider of Customer Experience Management (CXM) services to leading global companies including several Fortune 100 and FTSE 250 firms, has acquired Aucera. Formerly known as DialAmerica, Aucera is one of the largest privately owned Customer Experience Management companies in the United States.

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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.

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Physician Credentialing Company

APRIL 16, 2025

The two broad classifications of medical billing are physician billing vs hospital billing. Both billing systems possess similar roles and functions, especially in relation to the compensations given to healthcare providers for the services provided. Nevertheless, they are very distinct in some ways, such as their structure, what is entailed in the program, and the way reimbursements are made.

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Total Medical Compliance Resources

APRIL 16, 2025

Having proper sterilization processes in place is crucial in preventing the transmission of infection. Monitoring the sterilization process ensures that it is effective. The methods used to monitor sterilization are physical (mechanical) monitoring, chemical indicators, and biologic monitoring. Mechanical and chemical indicators dont guarantee sterilization; however, they are the first indicator that something may be wrong with the process.

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HealthIT Answers

APRIL 16, 2025

This month's AI report includes news and updates from Breakthrough Genomics, Insight Health, Office Practicum, The Parasol Cooperative, EBSCO Clinical Decisions, Unlearn, Trace Neuroscience, Navina, Brook.ai, Eko Health, Viomo Life Sciences, ALIGHMT.AI, MDaudit, MedeAnalytics, Embold Health, Pleio, CharmHealth, John Snow Labs, & more. The post AI in Healthcare News and Updates appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Compliancy Group

APRIL 16, 2025

If the first quarter of 2025 is any indication, healthcare cybersecurity is in critical condition. From January through March, the healthcare industry saw 160 data breaches , compromising the protected health information of a staggering 5,590,141 patients. While cyberattacks have long been a threat, Q1 has shown that hacking isnt just a possibilityits practically guaranteed.

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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.

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HIT Consultant

APRIL 16, 2025

What You Should Know: – Zoom Communications has introduced Zoom Workplace for Frontline , a new mobile-first solution designed to enhance communication and workflow management for frontline workers. – This purpose-built platform aims to equip employees in various sectors, including retail, manufacturing, healthcare, and first response, with tools to improve productivity, performance, and workplace relationships.

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 16, 2025

In this interview, Nat Carruthers, Head of Product at Cactus , discusses the opportunities for better design in the health care space. Change is hard and it’s easy “to be a nay-sayer”, but Carruthers calls on core change agents at health care organizations to apply patience and dedication to find “quick wins” and build on them incrementally.

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HIT Consultant

APRIL 16, 2025

What You Should Know: – Assort Health , a company specializing in AI solutions for managing patient phone calls in healthcare, has announced a new round of institutional financing co-led by First Round Capital and Chemistry , with continued support from existing investor Quiet Capital , bringing the company’s total funding to $26M. – The funding will be used to accelerate Assort Health’s mission of improving access to care by addressing the issues of long hold times and s

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YouCompli

APRIL 16, 2025

Compliance experts weigh in with ideas and advice to ensure you cover all angles in documenting healthcare compliance training at your organization. Keep reading to learn the underestimated value of paying attention to compliance training documentation. Why Compliance Training Documentation Matters Theres the old saying that if it’s not documented, it wasnt done.

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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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