HIT Consultant

MARCH 11, 2025

Joel Landau, founder and chairman of The Allure Group The advent of wearable technology has revolutionized healthcare, offering unprecedented opportunities for managing chronic conditions like Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s affects millions worldwide, manifesting in symptoms such as tremors, rigidity, and impaired balance. Traditional treatments primarily focus on managing symptoms through medication and physical therapy, which often requires regular doctor visits and constant adju

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Healthcare Dive

MARCH 11, 2025

The continuing resolution left in place a physician pay cut from Jan. 1, despite lobbyists’ hopes lawmakers would reverse it.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 11, 2025

Led by Transformation Capital, the Investment Accelerates Rad AIs Development and Deployment of Generative AI Technology to Healthcare Providers and Systems Globally Rad AI , one of the fastest-growing healthcare AI companies and the first to successfully commercialize a generative AI product in healthcare, today announced a $60M Series C financing round, valuing the company at $525M.

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MRO Compliance

MARCH 11, 2025

NORRISTOWN, Pa. March 11, 2025 MRO Corp. (MRO), the leader in clinical data exchange, announces a transformative extension of its interoperability solutions by enabling automated retrieval of HEDIS (Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set). Automating this process is critical for enhancing productivity and accuracy, while driving faster turnaround times.

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Healthcare Dive

MARCH 11, 2025

ECRI also said cybersecurity breaches can delay care and diagnostic errors can lead to improper treatment.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 11, 2025

Image by freepik What You Should Know: – A new analysis by the Urban Institute, supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation , reveals that healthcare providers in 41 states that expanded Medicaid eligibility would face significant financial losses if federal funding for Medicaid expansion programs is cut. – The potential drop in federal support could lead to nearly 11 million people losing health insurance coverage, triggering an $80B reduction in revenue for healthcare providers

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 11, 2025

What You Should Know: – PointClickCare , a healthcare technology platform launches its Transitions of Care (TRC) solution at the RISE National Conference. – The solution aims to help Medicare Advantage plans improve their TRC Star measure performance by automating the access and delivery of critical admission and discharge information. Automating Data Exchange for Timely Interventions PointClickCare’s TRC solution is designed to streamline post-discharge coordination by automat

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 11, 2025

Cyberattacks and data breaches have been announced by Sunflower Medical Group, The Center for Digestive Health, NVW Newco, Endless Mountains Health Systems, and the Department of Veterans Affairs Eastern Colorado Health Care System. Sunflower Medical Group, Kansas Sunflower Medical Group, a private multi-specialty medical group with four care centers in Kansas City, Lenexa, and Roeland Park in Kansas, has suffered a data breach involving the personal and protected health information of 220,968 i

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 11, 2025

Behavioral science isnt just a buzzwordits a powerful tool that healthcare can use to drive real patient engagement. Simple nudges, grounded in behavioral economics, can help patients take necessary actions, from scheduling appointments to picking up prescriptions. Heres how. Chandra Osborn, Chief Behavioral Officer at AdhereHealth , sat down with Healthcare IT Today to discuss how applying behavioral science in healthcare can improve outcomes and lower costs.

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 11, 2025

Cyberattacks and data breaches have been announced by Hillcrest Convalescent Center in North Carolina, Bay Cove Human Services in Massachusetts, and SMC Corporation of America in Indiana. The Hillcrest incident involved the data of 106,194 individuals. Hillcrest Convalescent Center Hillcrest Convalescent Center in Durham, North Carolina has notified 106,194 individuals about a data security incident identified on June 27, 2024.

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HealthIT Answers

MARCH 11, 2025

Hallmark,'s 2025 Evolving Healthcare Workforce Trends Survey. The results signal a major shift in prioritiesflexibility is now on par with pay as a defining factor in workforce decisions, reshaping how healthcare organizations must adapt to attract and retain talent. The post Talent Tuesday: Flexibility Rivals Pay as Top Driver of Nurse Satisfaction in 2025 appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 11, 2025

The Career Management Platform Will Help Further CHGs Mission to Support Clinicians Throughout Their Careers CHG Healthcare , a leading staffing agency specializing in physician recruitment, has acquired CareerMD , a career management platform offering both digital and live events to help clinicians find their first job out of training. Were excited for the opportunity to expand our offerings for clinicians and continue to advocate for them, said Valerie Gersten, Founder and CEO at CareerMD.

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 11, 2025

A settlement has been agreed to resolve a lawsuit against the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) and UnitedHealthcare New England (UHC) over a 2021 ransomware attack. The ransomware attack was detected and blocked on August 5, 2021; however, the forensic investigation confirmed that hackers gained access to its network on August 3, 2021, and stole sensitive data including names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and health plan ID numbers.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 11, 2025

What You Should Know: – Junction , a pioneering healthcare infrastructure company raises $18M in Series A funding round ed by Creandum, with participation from Y Combinator , Point Nine , Amino Collective , and Inflect Health. – The investment will accelerate the modernization of healthcare’s foundational systems and enable the future of personalized care.

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HealthIT Answers

MARCH 11, 2025

By Stephanie Fraser - At HIMSS25, a distinguished panel of health plan leaders gathered to discuss how payers are moving beyond fee-for-service models and embracing AI, digital health and value-based care to advance patient outcomes and drive system-wide transformation. The post HIMSS25: Driving Payer Innovation with AI, Digital Health and Collaboration appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Fierce Healthcare

MARCH 11, 2025

The House of Representatives voted to advance a six month government funding that includes hospital pay extensions but excludes a doc pay fix. The bill now moves to the Senate.

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American Medical Compliance

MARCH 11, 2025

Healthcare providers can enhance their clinical performance through the How to Give and Receive Feedback in Healthcare Training course, which highlights the importance of effective feedback in healthcare settings. This course equips providers with key principles for delivering constructive feedback, fostering a culture where feedback is embraced as a tool for growth rather than criticism.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 11, 2025

What You Should Know: – Teladoc Health announced a significant expansion of its connected care partnerships, adding new categories such as digestive health, centers of excellence, fertility, and family building. – The expansion strengthens Teladoc Health’s integrated care offerings and provides its members with seamless access to a wider range of specialized services.

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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.

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Hall Render

MARCH 11, 2025

In United States of America ex rel. Cheryl Taylor v. Healthcare Associates of Texas, LLC , the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas (the “Court”) upheld a jury verdict finding Healthcare Associates of Texas, LLC (HCAT) liable under the False Claims Act (FCA). However, in a significant ruling for health care providers facing FCA scrutiny, the Court substantially reduced the providers penalties after finding the FCAs statutory civil penalty unconstitutionally excessiv

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 11, 2025

What You Should Know: – RLDatix (RLD) , a global leader in safety, workforce, and data solutions for healthcare systems, has announced the acquisition of IPeople Healthcare , a provider of business continuity and data accessibility solutions. – The strategic move strengthens RLDatix’s capabilities in ensuring seamless and uninterrupted access to electronic health record (EHR) data for healthcare providers, ultimately enhancing patient safety.

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Dot Compliance

MARCH 11, 2025

The life sciences industry is a race against time. Bringing innovative treatments and therapies to market quickly is crucial, not just for business success but for improving patient lives. However, this race is often hampered by the complex and constantly evolving landscape of regulatory requirements. Traditional, manual regulatory management processes simply can’t keep pace and often create bottlenecks, increase risk, and hinder growth.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 11, 2025

What You Should Know: – Authenticx , a conversation intelligence platform for healthcare organizations, has unveiled new functionality within its automated quality management solution. – The new functionality leverages a Mixture of Experts (MoE) machine learning technique to transform contact center quality assurance and management, bringing unprecedented efficiency and insight to healthcare organizations.

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HealthIT Answers

MARCH 11, 2025

This is notification that eligible hospitals and critical access hospitals participating in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Promoting Interoperability Program that there is an upcoming data submission deadline on March 14, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time. The post CMS 2024 Data Submission Deadline is March 14, 2025 appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 11, 2025

What You Should Know: – Veradigm , a provider of healthcare data and technology solutions, has announced a significant milestone: over 3,500 healthcare practices across the U.S. are now leveraging Veradigm Payer Insights to receive real-time, gaps-in-care alerts directly within their EHRs. This integration with national and regional health plans is optimizing the way providers address patient care gaps. – By embedding actionable insights into providers’ daily workflows, Veradig

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American Medical Compliance

MARCH 11, 2025

The Service Plans Training for Assisted Living Facilities training course teaches healthcare providers how to create effective service plans for personalized care. Providers learn to assess resident needs and develop comprehensive plans that improve care quality. This training equips them with essential skills to tailor services, enhance resident well-being, and ensure compliance with care standards.

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Healthcare It News

MARCH 11, 2025

Measuring digital maturity and building up analytics programs can help providers use AI tools to meet patient needs more effectively, says Natasha Ramontal, HIMSS senior digital health strategist.

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Let's discuss the trusty pager—an old favorite that’s losing its shine in hospitals and clinics. While once a staple in hospitals and clinics, pagers now present significant limitations that hinder rather than facilitate communication among healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals are constantly on the move, and they need communication tools that can keep up with their fast-paced lives.

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American Medical Compliance

MARCH 11, 2025

The Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom) and GHS Standard Training equips healthcare providers with essential knowledge of OSHA’s HazCom requirements. Providers learn to classify hazardous chemicals using the Globally Harmonized System (GHS), interpret GHS criteria and pictograms, and understand Safety Data Sheet (SDS) formats. This training also teaches proper handling of hazardous chemicals, effective hazard communication, and appropriate spill response actions.

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 11, 2025

The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) has entered into settlement agreements with two healthcare providers to resolve alleged violations of the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA), commonly known as the patient dumping statute. EMTALA requires hospitals to provide emergency care to anyone seeking treatment, regardless of their ability to pay.

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American Medical Compliance

MARCH 11, 2025

The Coaching and Mentoring in Healthcare Training helps healthcare providers understand the differences between coaching and mentoring. This course teaches how both approaches develop skills and enhance workplace collaboration. Providers build essential communication, listening, and feedback skills to coach and mentor effectively. By applying these techniques, they support colleagues, foster growth, and improve patient care, making this training vital for a strong healthcare team.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 11, 2025

What You Should Know: – Knack RCM , a provider of tech-enabled revenue cycle management (RCM) services announced the acquisition of PPM Partners , a RCM provider specializing in the anesthesia sector. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed. – The strategic move strengthens Knack RCM’s position as a premier partner for anesthesia practices nationwide and expands its comprehensive suite of RCM solutions.

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Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is transforming healthcare by enabling providers to track patient health outside traditional clinical settings. This blog explores the role of technology in RPM, including wearable devices, mobile apps, and connected medical tools that collect and share real-time data. Discover how RPM expands care access, improves outcomes, enhances patient engagement, and reduces costs by shifting from reactive to proactive care.