Healthcare Dive

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

After a rocky 2022, the Minnesota-based nonprofit has posted a net income in three consecutive quarters on sustained volumes and moderating expenses.

322

322

Bill of Health

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

By Adithi Iyer Last month, President Biden signed an Executive Order mobilizing an all-hands-on-deck approach to the cross-sector regulation of artificial intelligence (AI). One such sector (mentioned, from my search, 33 times) is health/care. This is perhaps unsurprising— the health sector touches almost every other aspect of American life, and of course continues to intersect heavily with technological developments.

Health Outcomes 245

Health Outcomes Public Health 245

Healthcare Dive

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Proceeds from the purchase will go toward paying debt, according to Tenet.

Hospitals 176

Hospitals 176

Fierce Healthcare

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

As the industry continues to debate the promise and risks of artificial intelligence in healthcare, patients are bullish on the potential for generative AI to improve access and even lower healthca | As the industry continues to debate the promise and risks of artificial intelligence in healthcare, patients are bullish on the potential for generative AI to improve access and even lower healthcare costs.

135

135

Speaker: Amy Anderson

FACIS® helps organizations mitigate patient and organizational risk. Maintaining compliance and safeguarding against fraud and abuse in today’s changing healthcare landscape can be challenging. Most healthcare organizations screen and monitor providers against the OIG but that’s only ONE of FACIS®’ primary sources. FACIS® pulls data for every taxonomy from the lowest level employee to the highest level licensed professional.

Fraud

Electronic Health Reporter

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. MDaudit announced today the release of Service Provider Workflow. This latest enhancement to its industry-leading billing compliance and revenue integrity platform supports billing when rendering providers differ from service providers, reducing audit risks related to […] The article MDaudit Releases Service Provider Workflow to Support Line Service Provider Audits, Enhanced Provider Educati

Compliance 91

Compliance 91

Fierce Healthcare

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

A coalition including the NAACP and other civil rights organizations released a scorecard Thursday grading each state on its policies handling the Medicaid unwinding period. | Just one state received a passing score on Medicaid redeterminations from a coalition of nationally recognized civil rights groups.

Medicaid 126

Medicaid Medicaid 126

Fierce Healthcare

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has stepped in to block a California hospital deal it said will result in less competition and higher healthcare costs. | A federal and state investigation concluded that the deal for San Ramon Regional Medical Center would give John Muir Health over 50% of the local inpatient general acute care market, likely leading to higher prices and lower quality in the area.

Hospitals 124

Hospitals 124

Digital Health News

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Dexcom's research has found 79% of people struggle to control their glucose levels and 45% do not understand what a Hybrid Closed Loop System is.

116

116

Fierce Healthcare

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Tenet Healthcare has cut a deal with Novant Health to sell off three South Carolina hospitals and their related operations for roughly $2.4 billion, the systems announced Friday morning. | The deal leaves Tenet with after-tax proceeds of $1.75 billion, which it said it will primarily use for debt retirement. The systems said they'll remain partners for ambulatory surgery and revenue cycle management in the affected markets.

Hospitals 116

Hospitals 116

HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Apu Pavithran, CEO and Founder of Hexnode Healthcare remains firmly in hacker crosshairs. A recent survey finds that four out of five healthcare operators in the past year experienced at least one cybersecurity incident. Adding to the concern, 60 percent of those incidents had a “moderate or substantial” impact on patient care, and an additional 15% reported a “severe” impact.

Ransomware 105

Ransomware Hospitals Governance 105

Advertisement

The industry has seen an increasing pace of ransomware, zero-day, and remote-code execution attacks. Learn how to defend against these against these attacks in this eBook.

Ransomware

Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Sage Technology Improves Senior Living Community Operations, Improving both Caregiver and Resident Satisfaction, and Reducing Caregiver Turnover by 40% Sage , a technology company reinventing care for older adults through its unified care coordination platform, has raised $15 million in Series A funding led by new investor Maveron. The round also includes all major investors including Goldcrest Capital , ANIMO Ventures , and Distributed Ventures.

Nursing Homes 103

Nursing Homes Nurses COVID-19 103

Digital Health News

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Digital Health Intelligence has released its latest snapshot report, a digital maturity assessment review of integrated care systems (ICSs).

115

115

Becker's Health IT

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

On Nov. 16, a cybersecurity contractor admitted guilt for unlawfully accessing the computer systems of Lawrenceville, Ga.-based Gwinnett Medical Center back in 2018, Law360 reported.

Hospitals 100

Hospitals 100

Digital Health News

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

NHS Property Services has updated its social prescribing map so that patients can use the interactive tool to more quickly and easily locate services.

110

110

Advertiser: Evisort

The emergence of generative AI is reshaping the landscape of contract management, enabling businesses to generate and negotiate legal agreements with greater ease and speed. In this on-demand webinar, Hal Marcus, VP of Product Marketing at Evisort discusses how Evisort's generative AI transforms contract creation and negotiation, empowering legal teams to streamline processes while reducing risk.

Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The 2023 MGMA Leaders Conference (#MGMALeaders), a gathering of healthcare professionals from medical practices, showcased new innovative approaches to addressing industry challenges. Healthcare IT Today caught up with Ron Holder, Chief Operating Officer at MGMA , to delve into the pressing issues facing the sector and the impact of the new approaches taken by the organization at their annual conference to bolster engagement.

99

99

HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

What You Should Know: – Ambiq ®, a provider of ultra-low-power semiconductors for IoT endpoints, has announced a new collaboration with Xiaomi , a global provider in consumer electronics and smart manufacturing, to develop the Xiaomi Smart Band 8. – This new smart band is designed to help consumers define their unique style while providing them with a wide range of health and fitness features.

98

98

Digital Health News

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Today's briefing includes an initiative to transform care at home for people in Cornwall and The DHSC launch of Pharmacy First Service in England

Hospitals 106

Hospitals 106

HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

What You Should Know: – The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) has initiated the Virtual Care Accreditation Pilot program, a significant step in developing a quality improvement framework for organizations offering care through telehealth or digital platforms. – NCQA has selected 18 pilot organizations from a pool of over 100 applicants.

97

97

Advertiser: Celo

In this ebook, you will learn about the 18 PHI indicators, the legal requirements and penalties surrounding PHI, and how your healthcare teams should securely exchange this data. Key takeaways from this ebook: Gain confidence in identifying PHI. Acquire practical implementation strategies for exchanging PHI within your organization. Emphasize the importance of using compliant communication tools within healthcare teams.

Digital Health News

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

EDMS deployment is not for the faint hearted but the rewards can be immense. Armed with a strong economic case, NHS trusts can revolutionise care. Mizaic’s practical guide supports trusts to model the costs and benefits of deployment, acting as a gateway to change.

97

97

HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Trip Hofer, Venture Partner at.406 Ventures What You Should Know: – 406 Ventures , a leading early-stage venture capital firm focused on healthcare and enterprise technology, has announced the addition of Trip Hofer to its team as a Venture Partner. Hofer, an accomplished healthcare executive with over two decades of experience, brings a wealth of industry knowledge and expertise to.406. – Hofer joins.406 from Optum Behavioral Health Solutions, where he served as CEO, leading the org

97

97

Digital Health News

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

UK Biobank has denied claims in The Observer newspaper that it shared health data from its volunteer participants with insurance companies.

110

110

HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

What You Should Know: – HEALWELL AI Inc. (TSX: AIDX), a data science and AI company focused on preventative care, has announced a significant step forward in its mission to revolutionize healthcare through the acquisition of a majority ownership position in Pentavere Research Group Inc. (Pentavere). – This acquisition will bolster HEALWELL’s AI technology capabilities and expand its reach in the healthcare industry.

Hospitals 97

Hospitals 97

Advertiser: Evisort

Evaluating and selecting the right contract lifecycle management (CLM) platform can be complicated. However, by getting the right people involved, prioritizing your business needs, and testing your technology options, you can make it easier.

Digital Health News

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

A strategic collaboration has been formed between NHS Education for Scotland and the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre.

113

113

HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

What You Should Know: UpHealth, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its wholly-owned subsidiary, Cloudbreak Health, LLC , to private equity firm GTCR for $180 million in cash. The sale will allow UpHealth to reduce its debt and focus on its growing behavioral health business, TTC Healthcare. The sale is expected to close in the first half of 2024.

97

97

Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The following is a guest article by Doug Bierbower, Vice President of Solutions Engineering at SOLiD Americas When delivering first-rate care, every aspect of the patient experience is critical. And in today’s always-connected 5G world, much of that experience depends on pervasive, secure mobile device connectivity. Physicians, nurses, staff, patients, and visitors need seamless indoor wireless coverage.

Hospitals 94

Hospitals Nurses 94

Symplr

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

With a strong focus on technological innovation and visionary leadership, symplr continues to emerge as a trailblazer, tackling the healthcare industry's most pressing issues. In this monthly roundup, we highlight the significant strides symplr has made and provide you with an overview of our most recent thought leadership pieces, reflecting symplr's commitment to transforming healthcare through better operations.

93

93

Advertiser: Abyde

85% of practices are not complying with the government’s HIPAA standards. The large majority of practices are likely trying to protect patients’ information, but they may not be doing all that they need to meet government requirements. Not complying with HIPAA has definite drawbacks, with one major one being massive fines. The government can fine up to 1.5 million dollars for a single HIPAA breach incident - an amount that would put most small practices out of business.

HIPAA

Fierce Healthcare

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

There are plenty of lessons to be learned in failure, but it's rare for a company and its top brass to offer a peak behind the curtain into those takeaways. | There are plenty of lessons to be learned in failure, but it's rare for a company and its top brass to offer a peak behind the curtain into those takeaways.

90

90

Digital Health News

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The planned launch of the Federated Data Platform (FDP) should take note of lessons learned from previous NHS digital rollouts and not be too hasty

97

97

Becker's Health IT

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security notified Washington, Ind.-based Daviess Community Hospital that it may have been the target of a breach after the organization found a security issue at the hospital during routine monitoring, the Washington Times Herald reported Nov. 16.

Hospitals 83

Hospitals 83

Mobi Health News

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The company will use the funds to expand the reach of its sepsis-focused diagnostic test, IntelliSep.

97

97

Advertiser: Evisort

In The Forrester Wave™ Contract Lifecycle Management, Q3 2023, Evisort has debuted as a Strong Performer.