Tue.May 02, 2023

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The Future of Public Health Law Lies in the Past — And Lawyers Need to Learn It

Bill of Health

By Barbara Pfeffer Billauer Currently on appeal before the 11 th Circuit is the question of whether a federal Administrative Agency (here, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) has the power to mandate masking on public transportation. The case stems from the decision of a Florida judge, Kathryn Mizelle, in Health Freedom Def. Fund v.

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Lower patient acuity, expenses drove CHS to $51M loss in Q1

Healthcare Dive

CHS continued to grapple with heightened expenses in the quarter, including a sequential increase in salary and benefit expenses and supply costs, executives said on a Tuesday call.

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AHRQ program seeks provider organizations to help improve hybrid telehealth

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality "Safety Program for Telemedicine: Improving the Diagnostic Process" is a free quality improvement program designed to help practices improve the cancer diagnostic process. It is led by NORC at the University of Chicago, Johns Hopkins University and Baylor College of Medicine. Cancer diagnosis is a complex, multistep process that takes place over time and often involves several specialties.

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CMS launches investigations into denied emergency abortion care

Healthcare Dive

The agency alleges that hospitals in Missouri and Kansas violated EMTALA by failing to provide needed care to a woman whose pregnancy became nonviable at 18 weeks.

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Navigating the Future: Generative AI, Application Analytics, and Data

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?

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3 Interoperability Considerations For Health Plans

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Bobby Sherwood, vice president of product development, GuidingCare. A lack of interoperability permeates U.S healthcare. Despite the rapid adoption of new technologies, we have failed to fully realize some of the most impactful opportunities […] The article 3 Interoperability Considerations For Health Plans appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Virtual care company eVisit acquires Bluestream Health

Healthcare Dive

EVisit aims to offer a streamlined interface by integrating its automated care navigation platform with Bluestream’s digital front door platform.

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CVS closes $10.6B Oak Street Health buy

Healthcare Dive

With the deal’s completion, CVS adds a multi-state chain of medical clinics for seniors to its primary care roster.

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Sagility LLC Acquires Devlin Consulting, Inc.

Healthcare IT Today

Tech-enabled healthcare BPM organization bolsters payment integrity expertise Sagility LLC , a leading provider of technology-enabled business process management (BPM) services, announced today their acquisition of Chandler, Arizona-based Devlin Consulting, Inc. (DCI). For the past 28+ years, DCI has made a name for itself as a healthcare technology services company providing payment integrity services to several of the country’s leading health plans.

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Biden administration ending COVID-19 vaccine requirement for healthcare facilities

Healthcare Dive

The HHS will start the process to end the requirement and make more details available in the coming days, the White House said.

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How Artificial Intelligence Solutions are Transforming Medical Insurance Claims Processing

HealthIT Answers

By Dmitrii Evstiukhin - Medical insurance claims processes create mounds of documents that often get backlogged or denied, slowing business operations and reducing efficiency. Now AI solutions are dramatically accelerating medical claims processing while reducing errors and enhancing overall efficiency. The post How Artificial Intelligence Solutions are Transforming Medical Insurance Claims Processing appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Optimizing Medical Waste Management: A Guide to Best Practices

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.

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45% of U.S. Adults Say AI In Healthcare Is Trustworthy, 20% Note Privacy Of Health Data Violated

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: Healthcare.com polled over 1,000 U.S. adults in a healthcare tech survey and found: 20% of Americans say the privacy of their health data has been violated 45% say AI in Healthcare is Trustworthy Among 8 possible AI uses in healthcare, the top three reported by pollees are : Virtual health assistants (33%), targeted treatments (30%), and diagnosis of blood diseases (21%) Among 12 possible promising future uses for AI, Americans look first to: The management of medical recor

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Health IT Hires, Appointments, & Who’s Hiring

HealthIT Answers

Latest announcements made from companies and organizations on hiring include Healthmark Industries, Cheetah Learning DataLink Software, Cigna Healthcare, Independence Blue Cross, HealthTrackRx, Nature's Toolbox, Inc., ECG Management Consultants, Harmony Healthcare IT, CereCore, CMS, Amwell, & HCTec. The post Health IT Hires, Appointments, & Who’s Hiring appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Elevating Workplace Safety to Combat Healthcare Violence Against Workers

HIT Consultant

Katherine Virkstis, VP of Clinical Advisory Services, at Get Well The healthcare workforce is in crisis. From devastating staffing shortages to unmanageable levels of stress and burnout, today’s healthcare workers are desperate for some relief. Unfortunately, exacerbating these already significant challenges is an increasing rate of workplace violence in healthcare.

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Healthcare Data Potentially Compromised in 5 Hacking Incidents

HIPAA Journal

NYSARC Columbia County Chapter Notifies Individuals About July 2022 Ransomware Attack NYSARC Columbia County Chapter (COARC) has started notifying certain individuals that some of their protected health information has potentially been obtained by unauthorized individuals in a July 2022 ransomware attack. According to the notifications, suspicious activity was detected within its network on July 19, 2022, that was consistent with a ransomware attack.

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How Embedded Analytics Gets You to Market Faster with a SAAS Offering

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.

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Emcara Health Taps Innovaccer to Accelerate Scale in Value-Based Care

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: Innovaccer Inc. announced that Emcara Health , PopHealthCare’s national value-based medical group that delivers advanced in-home primary care for seniors and vulnerable populations, has selected Innovaccer’s Best in KLAS data platform to accelerate its ability to drive growth and rapidly scale Emcara Health’s integrated care solution to more communities nationwide.

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Credential Stuffing Attack Exposed United HealthCare Member Data

HIPAA Journal

United HealthCare (UHC) has started notifying certain members that some of their protected health information may have been disclosed to unauthorized individuals as a result of credential stuffing attacks on the UHC mobile application. Credential stuffing is a type of attack where username and password combinations obtained in a breach at one platform are used to access accounts on an unrelated platform.

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Kinnos Secures $15M to Expand Colorizing Disinfection Platform

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: Kinnos , the maker of Highlight®, a novel technology that colorizes disinfectants raises $15M led by a group of current and former industry leaders. The company also named healthcare veteran Steve Fanning as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors. Founded during the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, Kinnos is pioneering ways to more optimally employ proven disinfectants for a safer healing environment amidst a rising tide of infections globally.

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Hey Jane gets covered: Telemedicine abortion provider inks contracts with Blues plans

Fierce Healthcare

Hey Jane gets covered: Telemedicine abortion provider inks contracts with Blues plans aburky Tue, 05/02/2023 - 15:53

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HIPAA Compliance: Can Your Organization Avoid Costly Government Penalties and Fines?

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.

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CareSource Invests $1M in Virtual Rehab Augment Therapy

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: CareSource , a nonprofit managed care organization, today announced a $1M investment in Augment Therapy , a digital health company enhancing rehabilitative healthcare and exercise through immersive and gamified technology. The investment builds on CareSource and Augment Therapy’s pilot program at four locations in Ohio to research and showcase how access to Augment Therapy encourages children, and adults of all ages to exercise more and to get the most out of physical thera

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Georgia takes over health insurance market through new law

Modern Healthcare

The law is one of three changes that could affect Georgians who get subsidized health insurance through the state and federal government.

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Morgan Health Invests $25M in Fertility Network Kindbody

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: Morgan Health , the JPMorgan Chase & Co. business unit announced a $25M investment in Kindbody , a fertility clinic network and global family-building benefits provider for employers offering the full-spectrum of reproductive care from preconception to postpartum through menopause. Kindbody is a technology-driven fertility clinic network and family-building benefits provider for employers offering virtual and in-person care supporting 112 leading employers, covering mor

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Apple-Masimo smartwatch trade secrets suit ends in mistrial

Mobi Health News

The jury was unable to reach a verdict in the case related to the Apple Watch's health monitoring capabilities.

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Embedding BI: Architectural Considerations and Technical Requirements

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.

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Improving Non-Emergency Medical Transportation: Driving Better Outcomes for Patients and Health Plans

HIT Consultant

Andy Auerbach, Chief Revenue Officer of SafeRide Health As the healthcare industry continues to evolve, there is a growing need for innovative solutions that not only improve the quality of care but also make care more accessible. Non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) plays a crucial role in helping patients get to where care is delivered. As healthcare reform efforts continue to gain momentum, transportation benefits have become an increasingly critical component of providing equitable ca

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Industry Voices—Adding context to the 'weight-loss drug' debate

Fierce Healthcare

Industry Voices—Adding context to the 'weight-loss drug' debate hlandi Tue, 05/02/2023 - 12:39

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National CIO and CNIO confirmed as Summer Schools keynotes

Digital Health News

Two senior NHS England leaders have been confirmed as keynote speakers for Digital Health Summer Schools on 27-28 July at the University of Birmingham.

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College mental health startup Uwill raises $30M

Mobi Health News

The Boston-based company will use the investment to accelerate growth and expand its platform.

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Everything You Wanted to Know About FACIS, but Didn’t Know to Ask

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.

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Lung cancer screening pilot yields promising results in Kent & Medway   

Digital Health News

A flagship NHS lung cancer screening initiative using InfoFlex software has delivered promising early results in Kent and Medway.

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Women's health company Tia expands mental health services integrated into primary, reproductive care

Fierce Healthcare

Women's health company Tia expands mental health services integrated into primary, reproductive care hlandi Tue, 05/02/2023 - 07:39

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The President’s Malaria Initiative and Other U.S. Government Global Malaria Efforts

KFF

This fact sheet provides a snapshot of global malaria efforts and examines the U.S. government’s role in addressing malaria worldwide, including current programs, funding, and key issues.

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Senate panel delays drug pricing bill markup until after blockbuster hearing with big PBM, pharma execs

Fierce Healthcare

Senate panel delays drug pricing bill markup until after blockbuster hearing with big PBM, pharma execs pminemyer Tue, 05/02/2023 - 12:26

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How to Leverage AI for Actionable Insights in BI, Data, and Analytics

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.