Wed.Jun 11, 2025

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The ROI of Online Patient Payments is Significant

Healthcare IT Today

For many healthcare providers, outdated payment systems are causing unnecessary frustration for patients and staff. Plus, these archaic systems and processes are costing providers Fortunately, leading organizations, like First Choice Neurology , are proving there’s a smarter way forward. First Choice Neurology (FCN), is one of the largest neurology private practices in the state of Florida with over one hundred clinicians in 60+ locations.

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HHS watchdog accuses CVS Medicare Advantage plan of upcoding

Healthcare Dive

The vast majority of diagnoses codes that CVS subsidiary Coventry submitted to the CMS between 2018 and 2019 weren’t supported by patient documentation, the HHS Office of the Inspector General found.

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Mayo Clinic launches new AI-assisted virtual care collaboration

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Mayo Clinic in Florida is exploring the potential for ambient clinical intelligence to enable a more proactive approach to care delivery, and potentially reduce hospitalizations and severity of illness and improve patient quality of life. WHY IT MATTERS Clearwater, Florida-based hellocare.ai, which develops ambient documentation, digital whiteboards, patient engagement tools and hospital-at-home services, announced the new Mayo Clinic partnership Tuesday.

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Addiction treatment center to pay $1.9M to settle allegations it misled consumers

Healthcare Dive

The civil penalty could almost quadruple if the FTC discovers Evoke Wellness, which allegedly poised as other treatment centers in a bid to nab new business, misrepresented its financial holdings.

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How to Start Virtual Care the Right Way: A Proven Roadmap for 2025 and Beyond

Speaker: Dr. Christine Gall, DrPH, MS, BSN, RN

The promise of virtual care is no longer theoretical and is now a critical solution to many of healthcare’s most urgent challenges. Yet many healthcare leaders remain unsure how to build a business case for investment and launching the right program at the right time can be the difference between value and failure. For organizations seeking a financially sound, clinically effective entry point, Virtual Patient Observation (VPO) offers a compelling case to lead with.

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Cancer patients find community support online

Healthcare It News

Rahul Mahadevan founded WiTT Group to create a platform where patients can ask for help with specific needs after he saw other patients delaying or refusing treatment because of non-clinical obstacles.

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Dr. Oz Has It Right: America Needs a National Healthcare Directory

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Ladd Wiley, Senior Vice President for Global Corporate Affairs, Public Policy, and Advocacy at Epic , Paul Meyer, Co-Founder and CEO of the Smart Health Network , and Christopher Longhurst, Chief Clinical and Innovation Officer at UC San Diego Health. Every day in America, sick patients are sent to medical providers who no longer practice where the patients were told to go.

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Beyond the Basics: 3 Ways to Win with Your Mobile Health Strategy

HIT Consultant

Lee Jones, Chief Product Officer at Gozio Health Consumers get a more high-tech experience from their Chick-fil-A app than they do from most health system mobile apps, and it’s a major dissatisfier, even when the quality of care is strong. It’s one reason why mobile strategy has moved center stage as table stakes for meeting health system’s business goals, including around consumer loyalty and engagement.

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Consequences of Not Following Policies and Procedures

PowerDMS Compliance

Article highlights The areas most affected by policy negligence The legal ramifications of deliberate indifference How to maintain consistency in policy practices Keeping policies and procedures up-to-date is an essential part of protecting your organization and ensuring operational excellence. But policy management largely happens behind the scenes, so it can get pushed aside in favor of more “urgent” priorities.

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NHSE projects 500k robotic assisted operations a year by 2035

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How to Turn “Check-the-Box” Compliance Trainings Into Real Learning

Speaker: Brian Richardson, Brian Richardson, Founder and CEO of Richardson Consulting Group

Let’s face it—most ethics and compliance training programs aren’t winning awards for engagement. But that doesn’t mean they can’t be effective, captivating, and maybe even enjoyable! Join learning design expert Brian Richardson for a dynamic session on how to breathe new life into your ethics and compliance training. We'll explore innovative strategies to bring traditionally dry topics to life, making them resonate with learners and drive tangible change.

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Cybersecurity provider Nexus IT, Diatonic Healthcare announce $60M funding

Mobi Health News

The investment will accelerate Nexus IT’s U.S. expansion and support acquisitions of culturally aligned MSPs in healthcare and other regulated industries.

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Mayo Clinic Invests in hellocare.ai, Backing Future of Ambient Clinical Intelligence

HIT Consultant

hellocare Smart Hospital Room What You Should Know: – hellocare.ai , an AI-assisted virtual care delivery platform announced it has entered into a collaboration with Mayo Clinic focused on ambient clinical intelligence. The AI company also announced the expansion of its previously announced $47M growth round, welcoming Mayo Clinic as its latest investor. – The collaboration aims to leverage technology for a more proactive approach to healthcare, with the potential to reduce hospitali

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Government to invest up to £10bn to bring NHS ‘into the digital age’

Digital Health News

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced that the government will invest up to £10bn in NHS tech, as part of the latest spending review.

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Novo Nordisk Amps Up Drug Discovery with Gefion AI Supercomputer

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – DCAI today announced that Novo Nordisk has become a customer of the Gefion AI supercomputer. – Through this agreement, Novo Nordisk will gain access to Gefion’s unparalleled computational capabilities to process vast datasets, with a goal of transforming drug discovery and development as well as driving healthcare innovation.

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The Essential Guide to Secure Messaging in Healthcare

Discover everything healthcare providers need to know about secure messaging. Covering essential topics like HIPAA compliance, communication efficiency, and patient privacy protection, this resource is indispensable for professionals, caregivers, and administrative staff alike.📱 💬 Whether managing sensitive patient data, coordinating care teams, or streamlining workflows, discover actionable insights to implement secure messaging solutions effectively.

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UPMC Ireland to implement MEDITECH Expanse EPR

Digital Health News

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KLAS Report: Most Clinicians “Stuck in the Middle” with EHR Experience

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – A new 2025 impact report from the KLAS Arch Collaborative reveals that while some progress has been made, most clinicians have a mediocre experience with their electronic health record (EHR) systems. The KLAS report, “ Clinician EHR Experience 2025: State of the Industry, ” highlights that only a minority of clinicians have a strong or elite EHR experience, and it underscores the critical link between EHR satisfaction, organizational culture, and clinici

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Better Meds and BD partner to advance medication management

Digital Health News

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Capital Rx acquires Amino Health

Mobi Health News

Amino Health's navigation platform will provide health plans, third-party administrators, government agencies and health systems with tools to manage pharmacy and medical benefits.

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Can Your Organization Spot a Conflict Before It’s a Crisis?

Speaker: Amie Phillips Pablo, VP, Corporate Compliance & Privacy Officer at Novo Nordisk

In today’s complex healthcare environment, navigating third-party relationships has become even more challenging—whether it’s vendor relationships, employee activities, or patient-facing interactions. Left unmanaged, these conflicts can compromise trust, regulatory compliance, and even organizational reputation. So, how can healthcare teams stay ahead?

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Sharing Health Data Update June 2025

HealthIT Answers

Moving our healthcare system into the digital age, better outcomes, controlling and reducing costs, and patient access to their health data. Our monthly HIE rundown includes updates on industry interoperability news, TEFCA, HIE networks, job openings and vendor contracts. The post Sharing Health Data Update June 2025 appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Humata Health’s AI-Powered Prior Authorization Platform Now Available on Microsoft Azure Marketplace

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Humata Health , a provider of AI-powered touchless prior authorizations, today announced the availability of its platform in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace , an online store providing applications and services for use on Azure. – The integration allows healthcare payers and providers seeking to automate prior authorization to leverage the productive and trusted Azure cloud platform, with streamlined deployment and management.

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ATA Advocates for Permanent Access to Telehealth and Digital Health Tools

HealthIT Answers

Today - ATA Action bringing top federal policy priorities to Capitol Hill amid ongoing reconciliation package process. Members will meet with policymakers to support permanent access to telehealth and digital health tools. The post ATA Advocates for Permanent Access to Telehealth and Digital Health Tools appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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This Week’s Health IT Jobs – June 11, 2025

Healthcare IT Today

It can be very overwhelming scrolling though job board after job board in search of a position that fits your wants and needs. Let us take that stress away by finding a mix of great health IT jobs for you! We hope you enjoy this look at some of the health IT jobs we saw healthcare organizations trying to fill this week. Here’s a quick look at some of the health IT jobs we found: VP, Information Technology – rendr Privacy and Compliance Specialist (Hybrid) – Mozarc Medical Secur

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Bridging Innovation & Patient Care: The Growing Role of AI

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Co-founder & CEO at Tattva.Health

AI is transforming clinical trials—accelerating drug discovery, optimizing patient recruitment, and improving data analysis. But its impact goes far beyond research. As AI-driven innovation reshapes the clinical trial process, it’s also influencing broader healthcare trends, from personalized medicine to patient outcomes. Join this new webinar featuring Simran Kaur for an insightful discussion on what all of this means for the future of healthcare!

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ISO 13485 and Digital QMS: A Match Made for Medical Device Success

Dot Compliance

In the medical device industry, regulatory pressure, product complexity, and global market expectations require more than just basic quality controls. ISO 13485 has become the gold standard for companies that want to ensure product safety, streamline quality operations, and expand into regulated markets. But meeting ISO 13485 requirements with manual or disconnected systems can create more risk than control.

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Why Your Health IT Project Needs a Coach, Not Just a Manager

HIT Consultant

Ammarah Sulaiman, founder of Phoenix Sunrise LLC Project managers are no longer mere overseers of projects; they are transitioning to become coaches who lead their teams to success in the changing healthcare environment. In the healthcare technology domain, where collaboration occurs between diverse teams, the role of project managers is shifting to include team mentoring and empowerment.

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Empowering Nurse Leaders Through Peer-Led Development: A Cedars-Sinai Quality Initiative

Dossier

June 11, 2025 Leadership development in nursing isn’t just a professional goal—it’s a system-wide necessity. At the AONL 2025 Conference , Cedars-Sinai Medical Center presented a powerful model for investing in nursing leadership from within: a Peer-Led Leadership Development Committee for Nursing Managers. This quality improvement movement aims to close leadership gaps, enhance confidence, and build a strong foundation for nurse manager success across inpatient and outpatient settings.

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Patients Welcome AI in Healthcare, but Intentional Implementation is Key

HealthIT Answers

By Kristen Jacobsen - While some patients feel anxious or resistant to engaging with AI tools, such as virtual agents, others are quite open to it. Understanding when and how to implement AI in healthcare matters because mistakes come with serious consequences for the health of your patients and the financial health of your organization. The post Patients Welcome AI in Healthcare, but Intentional Implementation is Key appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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HIPAA Compliance 2025: Navigating Regulatory Changes & Industry Trends

Based on comprehensive survey data from diverse healthcare providers, the 2025 HIPAA Benchmark Report delivers actionable intelligence for modern compliance programs. This report examines how organizations are restructuring HIPAA Privacy Programs to address emerging regulatory requirements. Through analysis of staffing models, program operations, and breach management protocols, it provides a clear picture of current best practices.