HealthIT Answers
AUGUST 8, 2023
By Ahsan Siddiqui - Healthcare organizations are increasingly under threat from ransomware attacks. Around the world, cybercriminals are locking up critical patient data and demanding large payments to unlock the information. The post Healthcare Needs Better Data Recovery Strategies, Stat appeared first on Health IT Answers.
Bill of Health
AUGUST 8, 2023
By Cynthia Golembeski, Ans Irfan, Michael Méndez, Amite Dominick, Rasheera Dopson, and Julie Skarha People with disabilities — one of the most climate vulnerable groups — are often overlooked before, during, and in the aftermath of disasters. Structural competency , which accounts for systemic “level determinants, biases, inequities, and blind spots,” is important to mitigating environmental racism and ableism in climate change and disaster policy.
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Healthcare Dive
AUGUST 8, 2023
The complexity of combining IT systems and increased media attention before a deal could explain hospitals’ increased vulnerability, according to the paper.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
AUGUST 8, 2023
Success Stories & ROI Having gained some hard-won wisdom about the dos and don'ts of information technology investments in recent years, healthcare providers are getting bolder in their digital transformation spending. And many forward-thinking hospitals and health systems are finding significant clinical, financial and operational ROI for their efforts.
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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?
Healthcare Dive
AUGUST 8, 2023
Albert Marinez, who previously held a similar role at Intermountain Health, will focus on cutting costs and using data to improve patient care.
Electronic Health Reporter
AUGUST 8, 2023
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Harris Data Integrity Solutions, the leading provider of best-in-class patient data integrity services and software, has been engaged by University Hospitals (UH) to undertake a comprehensive cleanup of UH Lake Health’s Master Patient Index (MPI) […] The article University Hospitals Selects Harris Data Integrity Solutions for UH Lake Health MPI Data Conversion appeared first on electronichea
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Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 8, 2023
A bipartisan quartet of influential senators are tapping tax regulators within the U.S. | A bipartisan group of senators sent requests to federal tax agencies and regulators for information on what currently passes muster as a "community benefit.
Healthcare Dive
AUGUST 8, 2023
Current CFO John Gallina is leaving Elevance after almost three decades in various leadership roles, including seven years as CFO.
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 8, 2023
Most patients have had those moments when they try to decipher their doctor's medical notes. Myalgia? Epistaxis? F/U? It can seem like a foreign language to a layperson. | Health tech company Vital launched an AI-powered doctor-to-patient translator to instantly turn highly technical medical terminology into plain language.
HIT Consultant
AUGUST 8, 2023
Mike Szczesny, Owner & VP of EDCO Awards & Specialties The healthcare industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation, driven by the innovation and advancements introduced by emerging startups. In an era where healthcare spending is projected to triple by 2040 and the global healthcare market is poised for substantial growth, harnessing the potential of these startups is paramount.
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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.
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 8, 2023
There has been a 2% rise in maternity care deserts since 2020—meaning 1,119 additional counties, a new analysis suggests. | More than a third of all U.S. counties were classified as maternity care deserts. Nationwide, 5% of counties have less maternity access than two years ago, the report found.
HIT Consultant
AUGUST 8, 2023
Dr. Aron Tendler, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, BrainsWay When patients struggle with depression, common first-line responses involve talk therapy and prescription medication. Yet, we know that one-third of patients are treatment resistant to several medication trials, and a lot of people are left without relief. As mental health professionals look to bridge the gap in serving the growing demand of patients with mental illness, investing in modern and advanced treatment devices is a key component
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 8, 2023
Health system executives say they’ve been convinced by generative AI and its potential to shoulder some of healthcare’s biggest burdens, yet very few have a plan in place to make it happen, Bain &a | A new poll outlines health systems' highest priority use cases for the trendy technology as well as some of the hurdles leadership says are hampering implementation at their organizations.
HIT Consultant
AUGUST 8, 2023
What You Should Know: – Sheba Medical Center , Israel’s largest medical center, today announced the deployment of a new accelerated, AI-powered cancer diagnostics research platform that can shorten diagnostic time from three weeks to minutes. – The platform integrates technology developed by Sheba, in addition to innovative digital health startups, to accelerate the pathology department’s diagnostic capabilities. – The first algorithm incorporated, developed by precision oncol
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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.
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 8, 2023
In 2021, Walgreens Boots Alliance acquired VillageMD for $5.2 | By 2030, it is projected that 30% of U.S. primary care will be owned by non-traditional players like Amazon and Walmart.
Healthcare IT Today
AUGUST 8, 2023
When TruBridge , a revenue cycle division of CPSI , decided to automate more of their operations, they didn’t just ask managers to choose. They brought all their employees together in a “dream factory” to make and vote on suggestions. They got 250 from the staff, who then got to choose which ones they wanted to implement. In this video, General Manager Pat Murphy describes how TruBridge benefits from its “people-first culture” and how it uses AI, particularly to avo
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 8, 2023
Doximity, a digital platform for medical professionals, cut its workforce by 10%, or 100 employee positions, and downgraded its revenue guidance as it faces economic pressures and slowing sales am | Doximity, a digital platform for medical professionals, cut its workforce by 10%, or 100 employee positions, and downgraded its revenue guidance as it faces economic pressures and slowing sales among its pharmaceutical customers.
HIPAA Journal
AUGUST 8, 2023
The LockBit ransomware group has added Varian Medical Systems to its data leak site and has threatened to publish the data of cancer patients if the ransom is not paid. Varian Medical Systems is a Palo Alto, CA-based provider of radiation oncology treatments and software for oncology departments and a subsidiary of Siemens Healthineers. Varian Medical Systems has not yet confirmed the data breach, and the LockBit group has not yet disclosed how much data was stolen in the attack but said Varian
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Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 8, 2023
Hims & Hers saw its top line jump 83% in the second quarter, driven by strong growth of its online health and wellness business. | Hims & Hers boosted the lower end of its revenue guidance by $20 million to between $830 million and $850 million for the year and also announced it was jumping into the booming weight loss market.
HIT Consultant
AUGUST 8, 2023
What You Should Know: NOCD and Talkiatry , today announced a partnership to offer treatment to people with OCD who need both medication management as well as access to exposure response therapy – the gold standard in treating this chronic condition. Through this strategic new partnership, NOCD therapists can refer patients to Talkiatry for thorough psychiatric evaluations and medication management, while Talkiatry’s psychiatrists can refer patients to NOCD for specialized ERP therapy—the g
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 8, 2023
Maven Clinic and Amazon are joining forces to offer fertility and family-building support to Amazon employees in 50 countries outside the U.S. and Canada. | The program will be available to full-time, part-time and hourly employees. They and their partners will have free access to Maven's care team and advocates.
Digital Health News
AUGUST 8, 2023
This news digest of digital apps includes Cinapsis helping GPs with skin cancer referrals and Heyr partnering with Imperial to research mental health tools.
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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.
HIPAA Journal
AUGUST 8, 2023
There are several categories of workers not covered by OSHA. Additionally, some members of a workforce are only covered in specific roles, while others are only covered in specific states or industries. This article looks at when workers are not covered by OSHA, specifically those in the following areas: Volunteers & Temporary Workers Self Employed Workers Family Members of Farm Employers Industries Regulated by Another Agency State and Local Government Employees Volunteers & Temporary W
Mobi Health News
AUGUST 8, 2023
Amazon employees in 50 countries outside the U.S. and Canada will have access to Maven Clinic's fertility and family-building services with local resources.
Digital Health News
AUGUST 8, 2023
Three years on from the implementation of Infinity Health's task management tool, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has revealed the boost in capacity.
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 8, 2023
Widespread adoption of artificial intelligence in professional settings has swept the nation in the last year, with companies in all industries looking to capitalize on the new technology. | Generative AI tools have immense potential to improve productivity for health payers, but organizations need to be wary of the risk they pose.
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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.
Digital Health News
AUGUST 8, 2023
Foxo has launched a patient-facing module designed to enhance the patient journey through secure patient engagement with healthcare providers.
Total Medical Compliance Resources
AUGUST 8, 2023
In healthcare, one of the foremost priorities is ensuring a safe environment for both patients and practitioners. A critical part of diagnosing and treating various conditions in healthcare is the use of X-rays. With this usage comes potential hazards of X-rays and guidelines to maintain safety within a healthcare practice. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) dictates guidelines and ensures a safe environment for everyone involved in X-ray procedures.
Mobi Health News
AUGUST 8, 2023
The company will use the funds to grow its offerings, including its teletherapy platform, and expand its reach nationally.
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 8, 2023
Fierce's Annie Burky talks to Dr. | This week on "Podnosis," we take a closer look at intersectionality and a group that has been ignored: intersex individuals.
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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.
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