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Lawmakers mull telehealth quality, reimbursement as extension deadline looms

Healthcare Dive

Congress has until year-end to take action before some pandemic-era telehealth flexibilities expire, which could create new challenges for patients and providers used to virtual care, witnesses at House hearing said.

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Center for BrainHealth helps mental health patients develop social skills using virtual coaching

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Cognitive neuroscience researchers and clinicians had been encountering significant challenges in effectively addressing social skills development among individuals dealing with mental health conditions or neurodevelopmental disorders. THE PROBLEM Traditional approaches often lacked engagement and real-world applicability, making it difficult for individuals to generalize skills learned in therapy sessions to everyday social interactions.

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CMS proposes 2.6% payment increase for inpatient hospitals next year

Healthcare Dive

Regulators said payments to hospitals would increase $3.2 billion in 2025 under the proposed rule. However, the American Hospital Association called the hike “woefully inadequate.

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Navigating MSSP Quality Reporting

MRO Compliance

EHR Connection vs. Qrda-1: How to Pick the Best Reporting Path In the realm of healthcare quality reporting, the method of data exchange plays a critical role in the accuracy, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of the process. That’s why providers need to understand which path is best for them when it comes to partnering with an eCQM / Medicare CQM for direct Electronic Health Record (EHR) connection or using QRDA-1 for data uploads.

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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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Steward buy could add 3,000 doctors to Optum’s physician network, regulator says

Healthcare Dive

A Thursday board meeting among Massachusetts regulators shed more light on UnitedHealth’s proposed buy of Stewardship Health.

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US sues Regeneron, alleging false price reporting on Eylea

Healthcare Dive

The Department of Justice accused Regeneron of defrauding Medicare by knowingly inflating the average sales price for its top-selling eye drug.

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VieCure Streamlines Cancer Care with Integrated E-Prescribing and Medication Management

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – VieCure , a leading cancer care company, announced today that it’s integrating DrFirst’s e-prescribing and medication management solutions into its clinical decision support system. – VieCure is a well-established point-of-care intelligence system specifically designed for community oncologists. Utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) , patient data, and a comprehensive oncology knowledge base, VieCure generates personalized treatment plans for canc

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VillageMD taps new COO amid clinic closures

Healthcare Dive

Former Centene executive Jim Murray will lead operations at the Walgreens-backed primary care chain, which has shut down 140 clinics in recent months.

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Health systems urge Congress to lay down a 'permanent roadmap' for telehealth services as clock ticks on December deadline

Fierce Healthcare

Health systems urge Congress to lay down a 'permanent roadmap' for telehealth services as clock ticks on December deadline hlandi Thu, 04/11/2024 - 11:23

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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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Medical Properties Trust offloads 5 hospitals to Prime Healthcare

Healthcare Dive

One of the nation’s largest hospital landlords will pay down its debt load with the proceeds, executives said.

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The Value of Sharing Health Data Between Acute Care and Post-Acute Care

Healthcare IT Today

PointClickCare , having promoted interoperability for a long time in a few areas such as senior care, has expanded to include acute care, and particularly to connect it with post-acute care. Brian Drozdowicz is Senior Vice President and General Manager of Acute & Payer Markets. In this video, he and Chief Medical Officer, Hamad Husainy, DO, FACEP, parse the effects of new regulations at both federal and state levels, as well as the allure of value-based care.

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High volume, high value hospital transactions kick off 2024

Fierce Healthcare

Hospitals and health systems have kicked off the calendar year with a flurry of merger and acquisition deals reflecting several different strategic trends driving providers in 2024. | A flurry of merger and acquisition deals unveiled during Q1 2024 reflect a blend of novel and continuing strategic trends within the hospital sector, writes Kaufman Hall.

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Securing Patient Data: A Practical Guide to Compliance in Open-Source Healthcare CMS

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Jon Stewart, Co-Founder and President at ZenSource Historically, the terms “patient data,” “open-source,” and “healthcare CMS” might have seemed incongruous. Open-source has often been perceived as the Wild West. But times have changed, and open-source platforms are now making significant strides, particularly in highly regulated industries.

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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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CMS officials say agency is monitoring concerns from ACOs about DME costs

Fierce Healthcare

Accountable care organizations have sounded the alarm on billions in durable medical equipment fraud, and officials at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) said Thursday that the | Accountable care organizations have sounded the alarm on billions in durable medical equipment fraud, and officials at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services said Thursday that the agency is monitoring the issue.

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Innovaccer Announces Acquisition of Pharmacy Quality Solutions to Accelerate Value-Based Care in Pharmacy Settings

Healthcare IT Today

Today, Innovaccer , a leading healthcare company, has announced the completion of its acquisition of Pharmacy Quality Solutions (PQS) , a leader in Pharmacy-Payer performance technology. This strategic move reinforces Innovaccer’s commitment to accelerating value-based care across the healthcare ecosystem and to have the largest distribution of providers and pharmacy network combined.

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To realise their potential all virtual wards must be tech enabled

Digital Health News

In the first of a two-part series on virtual wards, Tara Donnelly examines evidence of “excellent” progress and explains why there is much more to do on tech enablement

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96% of hospital websites share info with Meta, Google: Study

Becker's Health IT

A recent study by researchers from Philadelphia-based University of Pennsylvania found 96% of hospital websites transmit user information to third parties such as Meta and Google.

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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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CipherHealth Launches Medication Affordability Program to Improve Patient Adherence with Health Systems

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – CipherHealth , a leader in patient engagement technology, announced a new Medication Affordability & Adherence Program that aims to increase access to life-saving medications and improve medication adherence for patients by addressing a major barrier: cost. – With this latest program, CipherHealth continues to pave the way in digital healthcare by including access to medication affordability options as a seamless part of outreach to patients.

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oVRcome announces pilot program with NHS for autistic individuals

Mobi Health News

The program will focus on decreasing the rate of canceled medical appointments by autistic individuals using oVRcome's VR-based exposure therapy platform.

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DeepScribe Now Available on AWS Marketplace for Streamlined Clinical Documentation

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – DeepScribe , a leading company in ambient AI for clinical documentation, announced today the general availability of its platform on AWS Marketplace. – By offering their platform on the AWS Marketplace, DeepScribe simplifies adoption for healthcare organizations seeking to leverage the power of AI for more efficient and accurate clinical documentation.

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Osso VR launches surgical training app for Apple Vision Pro

Mobi Health News

The company is launching Osso Health, a medical training app with workflows for common procedures hosted on Apple's augmented reality headset.

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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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Wiscon Xealth & Locus Health Partner to Deliver Remote Monitoring for Kids at Children’s

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: Xealth, a pioneer in facilitating digital health on a large scale, revealed today that Children’s Wisconsin , the sole independent healthcare system in Wisconsin focused solely on children’s health, has adopted Xealth’s digital health platform system wide. This integration allows care teams to virtually connect with pediatric patients’ post-hospital discharge through Locus Health’s remote patient monitoring (RPM) solution.

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Not all patient care access is equal when it comes to mammograms, CDC report finds

Fierce Healthcare

Approximately 40,000 women die of breast cancer in the U.S. each year. | Breast cancer deaths can be avoided through mammograms, but many women find it hard to access such screening programs for a variety of reasons.

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10 ransomware groups frequently targeting healthcare

Becker's Health IT

"Discover the top 10 most active ransomware groups targeting the healthcare sector, with LockBit 3.

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Upgraded phone technology for GP practices rolled out across England

Digital Health News

Upgraded phone technology has been rolled out across the country, enabling more patients to get through to their GP surgery for an appointment.

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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.