Compliancy Group

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

In the ever-evolving world of healthcare, staying compliant with regulations and standards is crucial. Failure to comply not only puts patients’ sensitive information at risk, but also exposes healthcare organizations to hefty fines and reputational damage. To navigate this complex landscape effectively, healthcare providers are turning to innovative software solutions like Compliancy’s Group’s healthcare compliance software, which helps streamline and enhance compliance management process

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Healthcare Dive

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The timeline of the two upcoming models could be pushed back if Congress doesn’t come to a funding agreement and the government shuts down, CMMI head Liz Fowler said.

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Bill of Health

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

By Elizabeth Chloe Romanis and Sabrina Germain For people in England and Wales needing access to fertility treatment, economic barriers can be a huge hurdle. There are the direct costs of the treatment (some, but not all, of which are covered by the National Health Service). But there are also the less visible indirect costs associated with accessing these treatments.

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Healthcare Dive

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The results indicate patients might select in-person office visit over telehealth options if they feel they need a higher level of care or closer proximity to other tests and assessments, according to a study from Epic Research.

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Fierce Healthcare

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Kroger Health, part of the Kroger Co., is teaming up with Performance Kitchen to offer medically tailored meals to people with chronic conditions. | Performance Kitchen’s team of chefs, doctors and registered dietitians focuses on delivering nutritionally balanced meals. The meals will be both approved by Performance Kitchen’s team and Kroger Health registered dietitians.

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Healthcare Dive

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Seventy-five percent of healthcare workers represented by the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions have authorized a strike, which could begin as early as Oct. 1.

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Healthcare Dive

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The organizations will collaborate on the application of artificial intelligence to medical imaging, and the automation of diagnostic and interventional ultrasound.

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Fierce Healthcare

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Worsening mental health among young people is a growing national concern, and, in a bid to tackle the issue in its home state of Michigan, insurer Priority Health is going to the dogs—literally.

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Becker's Health IT

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The FBI, the New York State Department of Health and the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services are trying to help Carthage (N.Y.) Area Hospital and Ogdensburg, N.Y.-based Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center recover from a ransomware attack, The Record reported Sept. 14.

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Fierce Healthcare

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Boston-based Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) announced plans to build an independent, freestanding cancer hospital—a first-in-the-region move with rami | The collaboration will yield the Boston area's only free-standing adult cancer hospital. It also rewrites a longtime affiliation between Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and another of the region's major healthcare players, Brigham and Women's Hospital.

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HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

What You Should Know: – Geisinger has announced their implementation of Exo’s point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) workflow software, Exo Work s, to simplify and streamline ultrasound exam documents, billing and quality assurance to improve patient outcomes. – The implementation marks Geisinger as the first health system in PA to implement Exo’s easy-to-use ultrasound workflow solution. – Exo Works will be deployed in Geisinger’s Emergency, Women’s Health and Sports Medicine depar

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Fierce Healthcare

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

There’s been a lot of churn at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) this week. | Daniel J. Loepp, the president and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, announced his departure date the day after workers at the insurer went on strike.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Happy Friday to all of you! We’ve finished up another week and we’re ready to start your weekend off right. That means it’s time for another edition of Fun Friday. This week we’re highlighting another CxO Bach from Ed Marx. In this one he highlights some approaches sales people use to try and get the attention of healthcare IT leaders.

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Fierce Healthcare

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The U.S. | Experts were brought to the hill to explain the root causes of drug shortages, plus how potential legislation could remedy the problem.

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Mobi Health News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The FDA clarifies its interpretation of "more effective," and indicates it will consider improved accessibility of a device during the Breakthrough designation process.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Ovation Healthcare , a premier provider of shared services to independent hospitals and health systems nationwide, today announced a merger with 3D Technology , a national, healthcare-focused technology provider of professional and managed services. 3D Technology’s deep understanding of healthcare operations and expertise in technology solutions has led to an improved patient care experience and provider-patient relationships, healthier community populations, and drastically reduced cost o

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Mobi Health News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The pair will work to further the practice of radiology and patient care using innovation, such as theranostics, AI and digital health platforms.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The following is a guest article by Steven Stone, Head of Rubrik Zero Labs at Rubrik In early August, a ransomware attack disrupted operations across its network of 17 hospitals and more than 165 clinics in four states and forced some to rely on paper records. Some emergency rooms were shut down and ambulances diverted after the company took its computer systems offline to protect and restore them.

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Digital Health News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The 2024 NHS Innovation Accelerator is now open for applications for health and social care innovators with proven solutions to support the NHS.

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Fierce Healthcare

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

There is no shortage of unjust elements in the U.S. healthcare system. But one in particular deserves far more attention and action than it is currently receiving—namely, medical debt. | As healthcare leaders, we believe there is a moral obligation to take action to reduce the burden of medical debt, and there are obvious levers to help.

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Digital Health News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

This edition of Movers and Shakers includes the departure of NHSE’s COO and the appointment of an interim CEO in a shared CEO model for 2 Liverpool trusts.

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HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Walgreens and Pearl Health , a provider enablement company has announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the expansion of value-based care in collaboration with community-based primary care physicians. As part of the strategic partnership, Walgreens will provide complementary services, including prescription fulfillment, medication adherence, immunizations, care gap closure and diagnostic testing.

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Center for Health Insurance Reform

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

As summer was winding down, CHIR was reading up on the latest health policy research. In August, we read about differences between Medicare Advantage and commercial plans’ negotiated hospital prices, the affordability of employer-sponsored insurance for older adults, and the expected growth of 2024 Affordable Care Act Marketplace premiums.

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Fierce Healthcare

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Pharmacy benefit manager MedImpact is teaming up with GoodRx on a new program that offers drug discounts "seamlessly" at the pharmacy counter. | Pharmacy benefit manager MedImpact is teaming up with GoodRx on a new program that offers drug discounts "seamlessly" at the pharmacy counter.

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

This Week (September 15, 2023) : Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) officials have been holding pre-regulatory listening sessions with stakeholders to discuss a new special provider registration requirement for practitioners who are prescribing controlled substances through telehealth without first establishing a provider-patient relationship.

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HealthIT Answers

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

By Gil Bashe - If the healthcare sector were a country, it would be the world’s fifth-largest contributor to greenhouse gases following China, the US, India, and Russia. The planet’s health and our own are joined, and the health community must unite with environmental affairs experts to collaborate on what must be done to keep the planet vibrant. The post Hospitals and Digital Health Can Save People and the Planet appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Total Medical Compliance Resources

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Workplace discrimination is a real concern, even in healthcare. Recognizing and addressing it in medical and dental settings is a moral obligation for patient care and equality. Understanding Discrimination The definition of discrimination reveals that bias can manifest both overtly and subtly. Let’s break it down: Direct Discrimination: This is when someone is treated differently and worse than others based on their personal characteristics.

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Healthicity

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

In the bustling world of office life, Ada is a paper-shuffling champion. Day in and day out, she's a whirlwind of efficiency, darting between her desk and the copier through a never-ending maze of cubicles.

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Symplr

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Each month we bring you a roundup of achievements and thought leadership in the healthcare industry. From innovative tech solutions to esteemed professionals, symplr and our customers continue to make waves across the healthcare landscape.

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Hanys

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

This week HANYS submitted comments to CMS in response to its proposed Outpatient Prospective Payment System rule; payment policies under the Physician Fee Schedule and other changes to Part B payment and coverage policies; and short-term, limited-duration plan proposed rule. HANYS appreciates the member feedback that informed these comments.

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