Fri.Apr 19, 2024

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Doctors are getting on board with genAI, survey shows

Healthcare It News

In an online survey of 100 practicing physicians who work in a large U.S. hospital or health system and use clinical decision support tools, four in five providers – 81% – agreed that generative artificial intelligence can improve care team interactions with patients. The doctors surveyed by Wolter Kluwer also indicated high standards for selecting genAI tools – with 89% reporting they need vendors to be transparent about the sources of CDS data and want to be sure it comes fro

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Providers, drugmakers at odds over new 340B dispute resolution process

Healthcare Dive

PhRMA said the new rule “panders to 340B hospitals,” while the American Hospital Association and 340B Health said the rule would preserve the drug discount program’s integrity.

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HIMSSCast: New analytics strategies for patient-centric pop health

Healthcare It News

The shift toward value-based reimbursement demands that hospitals and health systems take a more thoughtful approach to population health management. That requires the development of robust analytics strategies to track care quality and help patients manage their chronic conditions. To achieve this, provider organizations should embrace an enterprise-wide approach that focuses on integrating key data into clinical workflows to identify high-risk patients – and, crucially, provide proactive

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Novant, CHS fire back after FTC sues to block North Carolina hospital sale

Healthcare Dive

The health systems argued in a court filing that regulators’ allegations are based on a “distorted and artificially narrow view” of the healthcare market in the Charlotte area.

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Enhance Healthcare Efficiency With Top Payroll & HCM Services

Running a healthcare facility requires precision and care, not just for patients but also for your staff. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," helps healthcare providers choose the best provider. Efficient payroll management ensures timely, accurate payments, critical for maintaining staff morale and trust. Compliance support helps navigate complex healthcare regulations and avoid costly fines.

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Indigenous communities need to be engaged with healthcare choices

Healthcare It News

Native leaders should work to ensure culturally relevant education and care for their populations, says Dr. Donald Warne, codirector of the Center for Indigenous Health at Johns Hopkins and a HIMSS24 Changemaker.

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The Evolution of Healthcare at Home, the Technology Driving this Change, and It’s Impact on the World of Healthcare

Healthcare IT Today

The world of healthcare is ever-evolving, especially when new technology is being adopted. One such new area is healthcare at home. Although we were forced into fully remote operations with COVID-19, we have been making modifications along the way and have discovered how beneficial it can be to our organizations and our patients. To make further strides though, we have to understand where we’ve come from, where we are now, and how it is making an impact.

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80% of Change Healthcare restored after cyberattack

Becker's Health IT

Change Healthcare has reinstated 80% of the functionality for its claims, payment and pharmacy services following a February ransomware attack, the company said.

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Pennsylvania providers file suit against Aetna over breach of contract

Fierce Healthcare

A Pennsylvania provider group has filed suit against Aetna this week, alleging the insurer conducted multiple breaches of contract. | A Pennsylvania provider group has filed suit against Aetna this week, alleging the insurer conducted multiple breaches of contract.

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QliqSOFT: Addressing the Challenge of Collecting SDOH Information

Healthcare IT Today

Collecting social determinants of health (SDOH) information from patients is challenging. It is not easy to ask if a person is experience food insecurity or is currently unhoused. QliqSOFT is making it easier to get this important information while maintaining dignity. Healthcare IT Today caught up with Bobbi Weber, VP of Product Marketing & Customer Success at QliqSOFT , a company that provides HIPAA-compliant, real-time communication between doctors, nurses, caregivers and patients.

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Provide Real Value in Your Applications with Data and Analytics

The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.

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Avive pockets $57M for portable defibrillator to speed up cardiac arrest response

Fierce Healthcare

Portable defibrillator company Avive Solutions raised $56.5 million in growth equity financing to build out its staff and commercial developments. | The company, which launched in 2017, has contracts with four cities for its network of AEDs to improve survival rates of sudden cardiac arrest. It has raised tens of millions to expand operations.

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Trinity Hunt Partners Establishes Healthcare Advisory Platform with Investment in Coker

Healthcare IT Today

Trinity Hunt Partners , a growth-oriented private equity firm focused on services businesses, is pleased to announce a majority investment in Coker Group (Coker) , a leading healthcare advisory firm serving hospitals, private and health system-affiliated physician groups, private equity-backed platforms, and ancillary healthcare entities. Coker represents the foundational investment of Trinity Hunt’s healthcare advisory services platform.

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Digital Health launches NextGen CCIO and CIO Bursary Programme

Digital Health News

The NextGen CCIO and CIO Bursary Programme has been created to help identify and support emerging digital leaders seeking personal growth in CIO roles.

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NIH develops AI tool to better pair cancer patients with drugs

Mobi Health News

The proof-of-concept study published in Nature Cancer highlights how researchers are using tumor cells to predict whether patients will respond to specific drugs.

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Best Practices for Sharing Protected Health Information (PHI)

Explore essential topics in this ebook, including what constitutes PHI and how to identify it using 18 indicators. Gain insights into the importance of safeguarding PHI to protect patient privacy and learn about the severe consequences of HIPAA violations. Discover practical strategies for securely exchanging PHI within your healthcare organization, including assessing risks and implementing effective safeguards.

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FDA Clears First-Ever Digital Bone Marrow Aspirate App

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Scopio Labs , a leader in digital cell morphology, has achieved a major breakthrough with FDA De Novo clearance for its Full-Field Bone Marrow Aspirate (FF-BMA) Application. – The FDA clearance marks a pivotal moment, establishing the first-ever regulatory category for digital bone marrow aspirate analysis software in the US.

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Maven Clinic expands fertility support for males alongside health coaching program

Mobi Health News

The virtual women's health company will now offer male fertility and health coaching for reproductive health and to help individuals understand natural paths to pregnancy.

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Chutes & Ladders—Sutter Health appoints first CMO; More change at Banner Health

Fierce Healthcare

Welcome to this week's Chutes & Ladders, our roundup of hirings, firings and retirings throughout the industry.

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Digital Health’s monthly roundup of contracts and go lives

Digital Health News

This contracts and go lives roundup features a contract for KPMG to ‘promote adoption’ of the FDP, and North Tees implementing InterSystems’ TrakCare EPR.

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Deliver Mission Critical Insights in Real Time with Data & Analytics

In the fast-moving manufacturing sector, delivering mission-critical data insights to empower your end users or customers can be a challenge. Traditional BI tools can be cumbersome and difficult to integrate - but it doesn't have to be this way. Logi Symphony offers a powerful and user-friendly solution, allowing you to seamlessly embed self-service analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting directly into your applications.

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Q&A: GoodRx on partnerships for reducing drug prices

Mobi Health News

Doug Hirsch, cofounder and chief strategy officer at GoodRx, sat down with MobiHealthNews to talk about reducing prescription drug prices through partnerships.

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MyOpNotes secures Innovate UK grant funding to support expansion

Digital Health News

To support its growth and expansion into the NHS, MyOpNotes is one of eight companies to secure grant funding from Innovate UK.

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How I Complete Healthcare Privileging in 30 Days

MedTrainer

If you have an efficient process, healthcare privileging really can be done in 30 days. Your organization’s revenue may depend on it. The average revenue per orthopedic case is $3,719. If delays in the privileging process force a provider to miss even three or four procedures, that can be $10,000 in lost revenue. At Rocky Mountain Surgical Center , we’ve made several updates and have fine-tuned our entire credentialing process.

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Cured by Innovaccer Launches AI-Powered Healthcare Experience Platform

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Innovaccer , a leader in healthcare data activation, has unveiled the Healthcare Experience Platform (HXP) , a comprehensive AI-powered solution designed to boost patient engagement and accelerate revenue growth for healthcare providers. – This announcement follows Innovaccer’s acquisition of Cured, a strategic move to propel innovation in patient experiences and outcomes.

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The Essential Guide to HIPAA-Compliant Messaging for Home Care Teams

Explore the risks posed by non-compliant consumer apps like Instagram and WhatsApp in healthcare settings. Learn about potential HIPAA penalties and use a self-evaluation flowchart to determine your organization's need for HIPAA-compliant messaging. Discover straightforward steps to implement secure communication solutions efficiently, ensuring compliance and protecting patient data effectively.

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Benefits of Using a Healthcare LMS

Compliancy Group

98% of companies in the training industry use a healthcare learning management system (LMS), and this applies to most healthcare organizations that keep up with policy changes, industry fluctuations, and for onboarding new staff. This is to simplify training and onboarding processes, but the advantages of utilizing an LMS don’t stop there. The problem is that at least 2 of every 3 employers don’t have an actual structured process for onboarding.

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Health Equity for All

HealthIT Answers

By Micky Tripathi & Thomas A. Mason - This National Minority Health Month, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is highlighting its commitment to health equity for all. Achieving health equity requires a systemic change in health care. The post Health Equity for All appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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What Is The Best Healthcare Compliance Software?

HIPAA Journal

The best healthcare compliance software is a comprehensive management tool, that helps chief compliance officers to effectively oversee compliance efforts across their organization’s facilities, by proactively managing risk, streamlining workflows, improving collaboration, and demonstrating the achievement of compliance objectives to stakeholders.

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Industry Voices—How 2nd opinions can save payers and satisfy patients

Fierce Healthcare

Payers face a multifaceted challenge of managing rising healthcare costs while also meeting the heightened expectations of consumers who expect medical interactions to be as personalized and conven | Third-party analyses recently commissioned by The Clinic by Cleveland Clinic showed medical cost savings from, and high consumer interest in, virtual second opinions, writes Frank McGillin, CEO of The Clinic by Cleveland Clinic

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Using Data & Analytics for Improving Healthcare Innovation and Outcomes

In the rapidly evolving healthcare industry, delivering data insights to end users or customers can be a significant challenge for product managers, product owners, and application team developers. The complexity of healthcare data, the need for real-time analytics, and the demand for user-friendly interfaces can often seem overwhelming. But with Logi Symphony, these challenges become opportunities.