Healthcare Dive
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Arbiters are mostly selecting the higher payment offer in billing dispute determinations. That suggests No Surprises could actually raise premiums for consumers, one health researcher said.
Fierce Healthcare
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Nearly all healthcare executives believe new digital health technologies are worth the cost, even though they have yet to see a financial return from it, a new survey reveals. | Nearly all healthcare executives believe technology is worth the cost, even though they have yet to see a financial return from it, according to a new survey from EY. Most believe in its power to reduce costs and boost provider credibility.
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Healthcare Dive
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
The latest audit from HHS’ Office of Inspector General comes as some Medicare flexibilities for telehealth are set to expire at the end of this year.
Fierce Healthcare
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
The effectiveness and safety of medication abortions obtained via telehealth are on par with those delivered in person, with no differences in outcomes between synchronous and asynchronous communic | Both synchronous and asynchronous approaches to medication abortion led to outcomes on par with in-person prescribing, a finding that addresses one of the key issues SCOTUS is scheduled to consider next month.
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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?
Healthcare IT Today
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Most of us have gotten used to filling out a questionnaire before a doctor’s visit. Often, the information we provide is redundant (because our medical record already lists our diagnoses, medicines, etc.), but the ritual of filling out these forms is still valuable because conditions change. However, these questionnaires can also be intelligent and customized to each patient.
Fierce Healthcare
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
The now chronic problem of more expensive agency staff and potentially lower quality care in nursing homes needs to be addressed as part of calls for increased oversight of the sector, according to | The now chronic problem of more expensive agency staff and potentially lower quality care in nursing homes needs to be addressed as part of calls for increased oversight of the sector, according to a recent academic study in Health Affairs.
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Fierce Healthcare
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
GoodRx is offering 30 common heart health medications for less than $30 at more than 70,000 pharmacies across the country. | Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. Thirty common generic and brand medications for heart health are now available across more than 70,000 U.S. pharmacies through GoodRx.
Wyatt Law Blog
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
The deadline for notifying the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) of healthcare data breaches affecting fewer than 500 individuals is early this year. Reports of small data breaches may be submitted to OCR annually, usually on March 1st, but because 2024 is a leap year, the reports are due on or before Thursday, February 29th.
HIT Consultant
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
What You Should Know: – As we celebrate National Caregivers Day, a new report by ShiftKey paints a concerning picture of burnout among healthcare workers. – While these professionals are passionate about their calling, the ShiftKey report reveals 81% report experiencing burnout, with nearly half considering leaving the field altogether. This crisis is compounded by personal caregiving responsibilities, with 81% shouldering additional burdens outside of work.
Healthcare Dive
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
The nonprofit posted improved net income, but rising expenses continued to vex the system.
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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
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
New Funding Propels Cohere’s Expansion of Intelligent Prior Authorization Platform to Drive Better Payer-Provider Collaboration, Following CMS Interoperability and Prior Authorization Final Rule Cohere Health , a recognized leader in clinical intelligence and prior authorization automation, announced it has closed $50 million in additional equity funding.
Mobi Health News
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Board members play a vital role in embracing digital innovation, from understanding its impact to making strategic decisions that shape companies' future.
Becker's Health IT
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Some Minnesota hospitals have had to divert stroke and trauma patients after an apparent cyberattack on a radiology group, the St. Paul (Minn.) Pioneer Press reported.
Fierce Healthcare
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
As the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare rapidly grows, hospital executives are still wrangling with practical questions around governance policies to establish basic rules of the road.< | As the use of artificial intelligence-based solutions in healthcare rapidly grows, health system executives are still wrangling with practical questions around governance policies to establish basic rules of the road.
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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.
Mobi Health News
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
The New Jersey-based provider will ultimately integrate care.ai's ambient sensors and Smart Care Facility Platform into its acute care settings enterprise-wide.
Digital Health News
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Today's briefing covers the Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme's new clinical guidelines and evidence that smoking affects immune response.
Fierce Healthcare
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
AT&T employees now have access to fertility and family building support from Maven Clinic. | All of AT&T’s 125,000 employees, across corporate, retail, technicians and union, now have access to Maven’s fertility and family building program. AT&T has offered Maven’s maternity program since 2021.
Digital Health News
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
An audit report released by auditor general Lynn Pamment has raised issues surrounding the implementation of Jersey’s electronic patient record (EPR).
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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.
Fierce Healthcare
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Nearly half of U.S. | A new Commonwealth Fund poll of 3,000 healthcare workers suggests many have witnessed patients being discriminated against at their facility. The behavior can potentially lead to worsened care and is weighing heavily on many respondents' minds.
HealthIT Answers
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
By Art Gross - Ensuring HIPAA compliance is a crucial aspect of healthcare operations, and staying current on the latest regulations and best practices is essential. Our team of experts strongly encourages professionals to initiate employee training early in the year, contributing to a secure and informed healthcare environment. The post Ahead of the Curve: The Power of Completing HIPAA Training Early appeared first on Health IT Answers.
McGuire Wood
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Coalesce Capital has announced the closing of its inaugural fund with more than $900 million in commitments. The fund, Coalesce Capital Fund I, was oversubscribed, exceeding its $750 million initial target. Coalesce , based in New York, is a middle market private equity firm focused on investing in human capital and technology-enabled business services companies.
Becker's Health IT
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is offering emergency loans to independent physicians who haven't been able to bill patients for services during its cybersecurity outage, WBEZ Chicago reported Feb. 16.
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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.
Health Care Law Brief
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
On February 6, 2024, the New York State Department of Financial Services (“DFS”) released “pre-proposed” consolidated rulemaking related to the business practices of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (“PBMs”) licensed to operate in New York. The draft regulations represent DFS’s latest attempt to promulgate PBM market conduct rules following state PBM licensing legislation that was enacted in 2021.
American Medical Compliance
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
The following Fire Prevention and Safety Training for Dental Healthcare Providers is designed to educate dental healthcare providers on common fire hazards in dental offices. Fires can happen in any setting, making it important for your dental practice to know the safest fire prevention practices to ensure the safety of your staff and patients. What you will learn: Best practices for reducing fire risks in dental offices Emergency response plans specific to fire incidents in dental settings Evac
HIT Consultant
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
What You Should Know: Everly Health, a leading remote-based healthcare company expanding access to virtual-first disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, today announced an educational partnership with the National Kidney Foundation aimed at informing Americans about chronic kidney disease and increasing access to screening in rural and underserved communities across the United States.
Compliancy Group
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
This month, fraud in the medical industry has been making headlines fairly frequently. Two recent cases involved dental offices. In one case, the dentist himself was involved, practicing on a revoked license. The other involved a mother-daughter team caught stealing from their employer. We also covered two Medicaid fraud schemes , one resulting in billions of dollars in billing for medical supplies that were never received.
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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.
HIT Consultant
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
What You Should Know: Anatomy Financial announces the launch of their AI-powered financial automation solutions for medical, dental, digital health, and healthcare billing companies. Anatomy has raised $7.6M in funding to build a financial operating system for healthcare from Lightspeed, Meridian Street Capital, Live Oak Ventures, Cambrian Ventures, Peterson Ventures, and angel investors with expertise across healthcare and fintech.
Hanys
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Eleven New York state associations representing a diverse range of healthcare providers issued No more waiting: Recommendations to begin addressing care delays for New Yorkers with complex needs. These policy recommendations are a result of a series of workgroup sessions convened by HANYS in 2023.
HIT Consultant
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
What You Should Know: Proscia , a leading provider of digital and computational pathology solutions, has received 510(k) clearance from the United States (U.S.) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Concentriq® AP-Dx*. The digital pathology solution was cleared for the purpose of primary diagnosis. Proscia’s Concentriq AP-Dx is a comprehensive diagnostic software solution that immerses pathologists in an intuitive experience for viewing, interpreting, and managing whole slide images and hel
Digital Health News
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
New rostering technology from Patchwork Health is being used by Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust to ease staffing pressures.
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