Healthcare Dive
OCTOBER 27, 2023
On average, organizations were shut down or unavailable to provide services for 14 days to due to ransomware attacks from 2016 through mid-October this year, according to cybersecurity research firm Comparitech.
Healthcare It News
OCTOBER 27, 2023
By creating food and nutrition insecurity screening within Tufts Medicine’s Epic electronic health record and patient engagement system, the new Tufts University Food is Medicine Institute in Boston and its team of medical, science, technology and health policy collaborators hope to further food is medicine science. They also aim to figure out how to address food and nutrition accessibility within the healthcare system.
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Healthcare Dive
OCTOBER 27, 2023
The Health Resources and Services Administration is once again requiring hospitals to register outpatient clinics and list them on Medicare cost reports, setting a higher bar for eligibility in the drug discount program.
Healthcare It News
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Lynn Carroll, COO of HSBlox, discusses enterprise-level capabilities required for critical inputs into SDOH and other core processes, and the role of AI and machine learning to target the most vulnerable individuals.
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Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?
Bill of Health
OCTOBER 27, 2023
By Adithi Iyer In my last piece , I discussed the hypothetical successor of 23andme — a tissue-based direct-to-consumer testing service I’ve called yourtissueandyou — and the promise and perils that it might bring in consumer health information and privacy. Now, as promised, a closer look at the “who” and “how” of protecting the consumer at the heart of direct-to-consumer precision medicine.
Healthcare It News
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Health plans can begin by collecting data on race and ethnicity from their members, says Leah Dewey, VP of clinical and consumer engagement operations at Cotiviti.
Health Care Compliance Brief brings together the best content for health law & compliance professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Mobi Health News
OCTOBER 27, 2023
A GSR Ventures survey revealed 71% of investors believe the tech is changing their investment strategy "somewhat," and 17% say it changes their strategy "significantly.
Fierce Healthcare
OCTOBER 27, 2023
The federal government is rolling back a pandemic-era waiver that lowered the bar for 340B hospitals to dispense discounted drugs across additional outpatient sites, a decision hospitals said will | HRSA is giving hospitals 90 days to bring any off-site, outpatient facilities using 340B drugs into compliance with requirements that had been waived during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Healthcare IT Today
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Moving is a very daunting task. The longer you live somewhere the more stuff you have to pack up into boxes and then unpack in your new place. And you’ve kept this stuff for so long that you’re attached to it and don’t want to get rid of anything. Moving your organization to a new system is just the same. All of your data and information is stored away in other systems and applications.
Fierce Healthcare
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Bright Health Group and Friday Health Plans are both unable to pay their dues into the 2022 Affordable Care Act risk adjustment pool, costing their peers more than $1 billion, according to a notice | Bright Health Group and Friday Health Plans are both unable to pay their dues into the 2022 Affordable Care Act risk adjustment pool, CMS said.
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Feeling overwhelmed by medical waste regulations? This comprehensive guide unravels the complexities of medical waste disposal, ensuring you stay compliant and prioritize safety. Inside you'll find: Clear categorization: Learn to precisely classify medical waste for proper handling and disposal. Labeling & Storage: Discover best practices for clear labeling and secure storage of medical waste.
Healthcare IT Today
OCTOBER 27, 2023
When I first had a chance to interview, Punit Soni, CEO of Suki , two years ago I was impressed with his accomplishments and intrigued by his unique view of the ambient clinical voice market. In technology, 2 years is a long time. In the world of AI, it’s an eternity. Needless to say, Soni and his company have evolved a lot since I last talked to him and so I wanted to get an update on where Suki is at today and how it fits into the ever evolving ambient clinical voice space.
Fierce Healthcare
OCTOBER 27, 2023
SingFit, a therapeutic music health platform for people struggling with cognitive and mental health conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, will now be provided under Longevity Health Plan’s instit | Deemed a significant advancement for music as medicine treatment, a new partnership will provide members in skilled nursing facilities with access to therapeutic health platform SingFit.
Healthcare IT Today
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Headway , a healthcare tech startup that connects patients and in-network therapists, has raised $125 million in Series C funding, the company told Reuters. The round of financing, which valued the company at $1 billion, was led by Spark Capital with participation from existing investors including Thrive Capital , Accel , and Andreessen Horowitz. Insurance company Health Care Service Corporation also joined the round.
Fierce Healthcare
OCTOBER 27, 2023
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed charges against a former HealthSun Health Plans executive as part of an alleged multimillion-dollar Medicare fraud scheme. | The Department of Justice has filed charges against a former HealthSun Health Plans executive as part of an alleged multimillion-dollar Medicare fraud scheme.
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Start-ups & SMBs launching products quickly must bundle dashboards, reports, & self-service analytics into apps. Customers expect rapid value from your product (time-to-value), data security, and access to advanced capabilities. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) tools can provide valuable data analysis capabilities, but they have a barrier to entry that can stop small and midsize businesses from capitalizing on them.
Digital Health News
OCTOBER 27, 2023
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust have temporarily paused the launch of their Oracle EPR system, a trust spokeswoman confirmed.
Fierce Healthcare
OCTOBER 27, 2023
A federal appeals court has upheld Blues' insurers nearly $2.7 billion antitrust settlement. | A federal appeals court has upheld Blues' insurers nearly $2.7 billion antitrust settlement.
HIT Consultant
OCTOBER 27, 2023
What You Should Know: – The U.S. has seen a consistent decline in primary care clinicians since 2014 due to fewer clinicians entering the workforce, increased rates of burnout and decreased direct patient care, according to the latest evidence report from the Primary Care Collaborative and Robert Graham Center. – The report, Health is Primary : Charting a Path to Equity and Sustainability reveals the United States has seen a consistent decrease in the number of primary care clinicians sinc
Fierce Healthcare
OCTOBER 27, 2023
The Biden administration has proposed a new rule refining several aspects of the healthcare services billing process in response to criticisms levied from all sides of the industry. | A proposed rule would bring new filing and notification requirements, fee changes and other adjustments federal departments say will increase efficiency and accessibility.
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Colington Consulting was established in 2013 and helps organizations achieve HIPAA compliance and ensures clients stay current with the latest enforcement trends. We provide a full range of HIPAA compliance services and consulting. What separates us from our competitors is our knowledge of HIPAA compliance regulations and their application to each of our client’s particular scenarios and requirements.
Digital Health News
OCTOBER 27, 2023
The hospital-at-home model is a potentially transformative means of delivering healthcare at a time of mounting pressure on traditional services. But are patients and practitioners prepared? And are the new models creating extra work for clinical teams?
Health IT Security
OCTOBER 27, 2023
HC3 urged SolarWinds ARM users in the healthcare sector to follow guidance provided by SolarWinds and upgrade their systems to the most current version.
Digital Health News
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust has gone live with the Access Rio electronic patient record (EPR) in just eight weeks.
Becker's Health IT
OCTOBER 27, 2023
University of Iowa Health Care warns employees of potential HIPAA violations from using ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence chatbot. The health system urges caution when entering protected health information into an AI system.
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While data platforms, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and programming platforms have evolved to leverage big data and streaming data, the front-end user experience has not kept up. Holding onto old BI technology while everything else moves forward is holding back organizations. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) aren’t built for modern data platforms and don’t work on modern architectures.
Digital Health News
OCTOBER 27, 2023
The National Competency Framework for Data Professionals in Health and Care was launched at an Association of Professional Healthcare Analysts (AphA) event.
HealthIT Answers
OCTOBER 27, 2023
By Art Gross - Part of our Cybersecurity Awareness Month. In a world where health records are considered 50 times more valuable than credit card information on the dark web, the OCR’s basic requirements are no longer sufficient on their own. Covered entities and business associates need comprehensive solutions and cybersecurity training to avoid data breaches and safeguard their patient data.
Digital Health News
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Today's briefing looks at new nursing care standards from the PRSB and Orbital's announcement that it has joined a Horizon Europe research consortium.
Medisys Compliance
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Introduction In the complex world of healthcare in the United States, small medical practices often face the challenge of managing their medical billing effectively. The term ‘medical billing for small practices’ encompasses a wide array of topics that are crucial for these healthcare providers. This article is a comprehensive guide aimed at helping small practices understand the challenges of medical billing, optimize their revenue cycle management, and enhance their overall financial performan
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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.
Symplr
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Not long ago, most healthcare organizations believed that their visitor management system was sufficient for their needs. In fact, in a 2018 International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety Foundation survey, 43% of hospitals said they didn’t require visitors to sign in or register upon entering the facility. Of the 57% that did require registration, only one-third of hospitals said they checked visitors’ names to confirm they were allowed to visit the patient.
American Medical Compliance
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Patient care transfer can be defined as moving a patient from one flat surface to another. The two most typical patient transfers are from a bed to a wheelchair and a stretcher. Successful patient transfers, despite their seeming simplicity, depend on knowing the unique needs of each patient and simultaneously following recommendations based on evidence.
Compliancy Group
OCTOBER 27, 2023
In an interconnected digital landscape, data security and privacy have become a grave concern for businesses of all sizes. With the increasing number of cyber threats and regulatory requirements, organizations need to ensure that they are implementing robust security controls to protect their customers’ sensitive information. This is where SOC 2 compliance comes into play.
American Medical Compliance
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Although working with a dental laser might be quite simple to operate, there are a few things you need to know to make sure they work safely and effectively. The most important thing for everyone near a laser during operation is to wear protective eyewear. This includes the physician, the patient, the chairside attendants, and any bystanders, including relatives or friends.
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In the rapidly-evolving world of embedded analytics and business intelligence, one important question has emerged at the forefront: How can you leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance your application’s analytics capabilities? Imagine having an AI tool that answers your user’s questions with a deep understanding of the context in their business and applications, nuances of their industry, and unique challenges they face.
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