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Capitol Hill Briefing: Health Data Privacy 101 with the Healthcare Trust Institute and MRO

MRO Compliance

On April 24, 2025, the Healthcare Trust Institute (HTI) hosted a Capitol Hill briefing titled “Health Data Privacy101,” with insightful contributions from MROs own Anthony Murray, chief interoperability officer. With a need for a federal data privacy law, the session focused on the critical need for updating health data policies to better protect personal health information (PHI) and ensure compliance within the evolving digital ecosystem.

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Discovery Behavioral Health boosts care and revenue with patient engagement efforts

Healthcare It News

Discovery Behavioral Health, which operates 130 residential and outpatient treatment programs nationwide , was focused on delivering exceptional in-facility care while seeking innovative ways to enhance its post-discharge patient engagement. THE CHALLENGE With hundreds of patients completing treatment monthly, staff recognized an opportunity to strengthen follow-up capabilities.

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Hims & Hers names Amazon veteran as COO

Healthcare Dive

Nader Kabbani, who led the technology giant’s acquisition of PillPack and the launch of Amazon Pharmacy, will take the chief operating officer title at the telehealth firm this month.

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EMC Grha Kedoya Hospital secures new Stage 6 EMRAM for West Jakarta

Healthcare It News

EMC Grha Kedoya Hospital in West Jakarta, Indonesia, has been validated for Stage 6 of the HIMSS Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model , which assesses an organisation’s maturity in EMR capabilities. Established in 2011, the private 200-bed hospital is part of EMC Healthcare, a group of eight private hospitals in Indonesia. It sees over 120,000 patients yearly with a workforce consisting of approximately 169 doctors, 392 nursing and other health professionals, and 800 clinical and 238 n

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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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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

Pager Health, a virtual care navigation platform, sees opportunities to use generative AI to help guide health plan members and provide a more personalized experience, like a companion to provide one-on-one support.

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Japan to Get First Generative AI Healthcare Agent via Hippocratic AI & EUCALIA Team-Up

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Hippocratic AI , the global leader in safety-focused generative AI agents for healthcare, today announced a partnership with EUCALIA Inc., a Tokyo-based healthcare transformation company focused on optimizing clinical operations and advancing care delivery, to launch the first Japanese-language generative AI healthcare agent for non-diagnostic, patient-facing clinical tasks. –This marks Hippocratic AIs entry into the Japanese market, further advancing its glob

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Patients Demand an Improved Digital Experience—Here’s Where Your Practice Is Falling Short

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Randy Boldyga, Founder and CEO at RXNT Patients expectations for convenience and efficiency are on a continuous climb in our digital age, and providers are feeling the pressure. Doctors’ offices are operating without the necessary technology to keep up with demands, and outdated technology and inconvenience can drive patients away in favor of more digitally advanced practices.

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Beyond Patient Portals: Defining the Clinician Digital Front Door

HIT Consultant

Zach Philips, Chief Growth Officer of Axuall First impressions are everything. Almost everyone working in healthcare understands that. And its not just clinicians. The architect who designed the front lobby of a hospital or the website developer who ensures the ease of use of a health systems digital presence understands how important that first impression is.

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Estimated £21bn over five years needed to digitise health and care

Digital Health News

Digitising NHS and adult social care services across the UK will require an estimated 21bn over the next five years, according to research.

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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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Osteoboost Launches First FDA-Cleared Prescription Wearable Nationwide to Combat Low Bone Density

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Osteoboost Health announced the nationwide availability of Osteoboost , a groundbreaking prescription medical device. Osteoboost aims to provide hope for millions diagnosed with low bone density, helping to reduce the risk of fractures that can severely impact mobility and independence. – As the first and only FDA-cleared device of its kind for low bone density, Osteoboost introduces a novel, protective, and preventative approach to bone health, offering a new

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Researchers pilot AI model to predict future health outcomes

Digital Health News

De-identified NHS data from 57 million people is being used to train an AI model capable of predicting future health outcomes.

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How Do I Choose the Right QMS for my Biotech Startup?

Dot Compliance

Selecting the right Quality Management System (QMS) is critical for the success and regulatory compliance of any biotech startup. With various QMS solutions available, it’s essential to choose one that aligns with your specific business needs and growth strategy. Heres a quick guide to help you select the best QMS for your biotech startup: 1. Understand Regulatory Requirements Biotech companies must comply with strict regulations.

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Chipiron raises $17M for miniature MRI prototype

Mobi Health News

The company will use the funds to develop a miniaturized MRI scanner and build a prototype for hospital deployment.

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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.

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Creating Value with Videra Health – Life Sciences Today Podcast Episode 8

Healthcare IT Today

We’re excited to be back for another episode of the Life Sciences Today Podcast by Healthcare IT Today. My guest today is Loren Larsen, Founder and CEO at Videra Health : an AI-driven mental health assessment platform. Videra allows the patient to speak in their own words via text, chat, audio, or video. Videra automates screenings, assessments, check-ins, and monitoring for a myriad of behavioral health conditions.

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Sonde Health partners with Saaya Health for blue collar care

Mobi Health News

The companies will integrate Sonde's voice-based health monitoring technology with Saaya's mental health platform to support large enterprises with blue-collar workers.

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Mayo Clinic Study: Genetic Test Can Predict GLP-1 Nausea Side Effects

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – A new study from Mayo Clinic , released this past weekend, signals a significant advancement in understanding and potentially mitigating the challenging side effects associated with popular GLP-1 agonist medications like Wegovy and Zepbound. – Led by Mayo Clinic physician and obesity expert Andres Acosta, MD, PhD, the research reveals that it is now possible to predict which patients are most likely to experience gastrointestinal (GI) side effects, particularl

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Carta Healthcare Secures $18.25 Million in Series B1 Funding to Accelerate AI-Powered Clinical Data Abstraction and Analytics

Healthcare IT Today

Investment Led by UPMC Enterprises, with Participation from MemorialCare Innovation Fund, Rex Health Ventures, Tampa General Hospital Ventures, Memorial Hermann Health System, Frist Cressey Ventures, Storm Ventures, Paramark Ventures, CU Healthcare Innovation Fund, and Mass General Brigham Ventures Carta Healthcare , a leading provider of AI-powered clinical data abstraction, today announced it has secured $18.25 million in Series B1 financing.

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Simplify Screening for Excluded Providers

Every health care provider that accepts federal payments must screen for excluded providers. Use this sample Exclusion Screening Checklist and Compliance Policy to evaluate and improve your organization’s compliance with the law. Payments from Medicare, Medicaid, and TriCare trigger screening requirements that may extend to employees, contractors, volunteers, board members, and network providers.

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Health IT Business News, Nurses Edition – May 8, 2025

HealthIT Answers

Business and financial news from Bassett Healthcare Network, BAYADA Home Health Care, Wolters Kluwer Health, Saint Leo University, American Nurses Enterprise, Blue Sky Scrubs, Excelsior University, AvaSure, Palomar Health, Andor Health, Premier Protein, Avel eCare, and more. The post Health IT Business News, Nurses Edition – May 8, 2025 appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

A new shareholder lawsuit claims that UnitedHealth Group made misleading statements about its financial outlook following the murder of a prominent company executive.

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What should you be doing with Protected Health Information (PHI)?

HealthIT Answers

By Mat Buttrey - In todays digital era, healthcare organizations handle vast amounts of Protected Health Information (PHI). But with more focus than ever on safeguarding patient data, one major compliance risk often flies under the radar: printing. The post What should you be doing with Protected Health Information (PHI)? appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

Startup Kouper spent the past three years working on this problem, taking a tech-based approach that uses generative AI to ensure that patients don't fall through the cracks after discharge.

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Healthcare Vendor Risk Management: Strategies for Protected Data

In healthcare, where patient data protection is paramount, effective vendor risk management isn't just good business—it's essential for maintaining compliance and trust. This comprehensive guide helps healthcare compliance professionals navigate the complexities of third-party vendor relationships in an increasingly interconnected healthcare environment.

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Patient record system goes live across Northern Ireland

Digital Health News

All health and social care trusts in Northern Ireland have now gone live with the encompass patient record system.

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Kouper Emerges from Stealth with $10M to Transform Patient Care Transitions

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Kouper , a health technology platform engineered to revolutionize transitions of care, formally announced its launch from stealth mode, backed by $10M in funding. – The investment round was led by General Catalyst , 25Madison , and CVS Health Ventures , aimed at supporting Kouper’s mission to assist the millions of patients navigating different healthcare settings annually in the United States.

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Review of a Hospital’s Diet Orders

Healthcare Blog

How to Simplify Hospital Diet Orders with Policy & Procedure Templates In a hospital setting, nutrition plays a huge role in strengthening patient care and often acts as a determining factor in recovery outcomes. Hospital diet orders, or the specific dietary instructions issued by healthcare professionals, ensure that a patients food intake supports their medical treatment and healing process.

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SHINE Technologies to Acquire Lantheus’ SPECT Imaging Business

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – SHINE Technologies , a nuclear fusion company with an expanding platform of medical isotope products, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the SPECT (Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography) business from Lantheus, a leading radiopharmaceutical-focused company. – The strategic acquisition includes the portion of Lantheus’ North Billerica, Massachusetts campus dedicated to the manufacturing of its SPECT products.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.