Fri.Dec 17, 2021

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Popular Methods That You Can Utilize To Promote The Most Positive Frame of Mind In 2022

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. With the new year soon upon us, there’s no time like the present to start establishing some beneficial goals and resolutions that you can set to make 2022 the most enjoyable year yet. One area […]. The article Popular Methods That You Can Utilize To Promote The Most Positive Frame of Mind In 2022 appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Oracle in Talks to Acquire Cerner

Healthcare IT Today

The big news being reported by the Wall Street Journal is that Oracle is talking with Cerner about an acquisition. You may remember that we previously wrote about rumors that Cerner was an acquisition target for Microsoft and Google. While I always felt like those were a bit of a pipe dream, Oracle would be […].

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Epic partners with MapQuest; Massachusetts cuts nonurgent procedures by 50%

Healthcare It News

Enterprise Taxonomy: Node settings: Exclude from Accelerate RSS feed

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Transformation Fuels Opportunities For Healthcare Leaders

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Scott Overholt, chief business officer, Vyne Medical. Healthcare is ever evolving and constantly shifting in response to consumer trends, regulatory changes and new technologies. Typically, these changes take place gradually with adoption rolling out […].

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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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DOJ charges four in $37M global telehealth fraud scheme

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The U.S. Department of Justice announced this past Friday that it had charged four people, one of whom is a licensed physician, in an international telehealth fraud and kickback scheme. According to the indictment , starting in May 2014 the defendants and their co-conspirators allegedly used telehealth to generate prescriptions for compounded medications and durable medical equipment, regardless of medical necessity.

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From costs to consolidation, execs predict digital health trends in 2022

Mobi Health News

As 2021 draws to a close, MobiHealthNews asked executives and other leaders in the digital health space what they expect from the industry next year.

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Burnout by Dr. Glaucomflecken – Fun Friday

Healthcare IT Today

Seems like today’s theme is burnout so it seemed appropriate for this week’s Fun Friday to be this funny burnout video from Dr. Glaucomflecken which includes a bit of a surprising cameo from the Surgeon General. Check it out below: An important message on burnout with @Surgeon_General pic.twitter.com/0ppx5JrZEF — Dr. Glaucomflecken (@DGlaucomflecken) December 4, 2021 […].

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Oracle in talks to buy Cerner in potential $30B deal: WSJ

Fierce Healthcare

Oracle in talks to buy Cerner in potential $30B deal: WSJ. hlandi. Fri, 12/17/2021 - 07:56.

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Xandar Kardian Raises $10 Million in Series A Funding

Healthcare IT Today

Toronto-based start-up empowers digital automation of building control and contactless measurement of vital biomarkers Xandar Kardian, a Toronto-based company that develops contactless health monitoring solutions powered by digital ultra wide-band radar signal processing, has closed a $10 million Series A funding round led by Phoenix Venture Partners, Portfolia Active Aging & Longevity Fund and Taronga […].

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CMS: Insurers paid out $2B in medical loss ratio rebates for 2020 claims

Fierce Healthcare

CMS: Insurers paid out $2B in medical loss ratio rebates for 2020 claims. rking. Fri, 12/17/2021 - 16:06.

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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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Apple continues to team up with researchers, adds to its wearables in 2021

Mobi Health News

MobiHealthNews looks back on a year of Apple news.

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Chutes & Ladders—Cedars-Sinai taps Klein to lead children's health; Former Kaiser exec joins Big Health

Fierce Healthcare

Chutes & Ladders—Cedars-Sinai taps Klein to lead children's health; Former Kaiser exec joins Big Health. hlandi. Fri, 12/17/2021 - 15:50.

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KRONOS Payroll Ransomware Attack Implicates Potential Data Breach Notification Obligations

Wyatt Law Blog

KRONOS payroll support services notifies customers of ransonware attack. A ransomware attack that compromises employee personal information could trigger data breach notification for employers under state breach notification laws.

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Hy-Vee latest retailer to enter telehealth and online pharmacy markets with RedBox Rx

Fierce Healthcare

Hy-Vee latest retailer to enter telehealth and online pharmacy markets with RedBox Rx. agliadkovskaya. Fri, 12/17/2021 - 12:48.

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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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Apache Log4j Vulnerability in Java Applications May Pose Risk to Confidential Company and Personal Information

Wyatt Law Blog

CISA issues statement on critical vulnerability in products that contain log4j software library. Bad actors are exploiting the vulnerability to steal information, launch ransomware, or conduct other malicious activity. Ten major tech vendors issue statements that one or more of their products are affected by the log4j vulnerability.

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Biden asks Supreme Court to back health worker vaccine mandate after legal challenges

Fierce Healthcare

Biden asks Supreme Court to back health worker vaccine mandate after legal challenges. rking. Fri, 12/17/2021 - 15:48.

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Verisys Named Best Companies to Work for

Verisys

Anonymous employee-based surveys reviewed by Utah Business magazine editors tell the story of Verisys as one of the 2021 Best Companies to Work for in Utah. Verisys Corporation, a credentials verification organization to the healthcare sector serving some of the largest health systems and retail pharmacies in the country, is named as one of the Best Companies to Work for by Utah Business magazine among a prestigious list including Zions Bank, Domo, and SelectHealth.

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Oracle in Talks to Acquire Cerner for $30B

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Oracle Corp. is currently in discussions to acquire health IT vendor Cerner in a deal that could be worth around $30 billion, Wall Street Journal first reports. – If the deal is finalized, it would be marked as the largest health IT acquisition to date and establish Oracle as a significant player in the healthcare space. – The news of the potential acquisition increased Cerner shares by 14.2% in trading Friday to $90.75.

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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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Navigator Guide FAQs of the Week: Will My Plan Deliver the Care I Need?

Center for Health Insurance Reform

Provider networks and prescription drug coverage are important consideration for consumers when choosing a plan. As part of CHIR’s weekly series highlighting FAQs from our updated Navigator Resource Guide, this week we discuss how to make sure your plan provides access to the doctors, prescription drugs, and culturally competent care that you need. Continue reading → The post Navigator Guide FAQs of the Week: Will My Plan Deliver the Care I Need?

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NY Court Rules Doctor Can Subpoena Yelp for User Info in Defamation Suit

The Health Law Firm Blog

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On October 7, 2021, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York ruled that Yelp is subject to a subpoena to reveal the names of anonymous users who left negative reviews for a doctor.

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What Is the Florida Board of Nursing?

Florida Health Care Law Firm

The Florida Board of Nursing plays a number of roles in the state of Florida, but all of them have one goal in common: to protect patients from receiving substandard medical care. For nurses, this can be a positive support system, but it can also mean a lot of unexpected hurdles, paperwork, and stress. At Florida Healthcare Law Firm, we can help you navigate the system, address issues that may threaten your employment status, and allow you to spend more time focusing on doing your job rather tha

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Holiday Cyber Storm Warnings

Health Law Advisor

Recent data thefts and systems intrusions, particularly with respect to ransomware, have assured that cybersecurity is top of mind for corporate executives and compliance officials. We at EBG have tried to keep you up to date with respect to legislative, regulatory and litigation developments and recommended best practices and procedures. As we close out the year, we all should remain mindful that cyber criminals, especially those who are supported or protected by foreign adversaries, have littl

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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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ACA Section 1557 as a Tool for Anti-racist Health Care

Center for Health Insurance Reform

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has narrowed racial and ethnic health disparities. But significant gaps persist, driven in no small part by structural racism. In a new piece for Health Affairs Forefront, Jamille Fields Allsbrook and CHIR faculty Katie Keith discuss how the Biden administration can use its existing authority under Section 1557 of the ACA and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act to better ensure anti-racist health care and insurance.

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Biden admits social spending bill may not go to a vote until 2022 after objections from moderates

Fierce Healthcare

Biden admits social spending bill may not go to a vote until 2022 after objections from moderates. rking. Fri, 12/17/2021 - 13:33.

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