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Senate finance committee weighs healthcare AI oversight

Healthcare Dive

Lawmakers considered how to prevent artificial intelligence technologies from worsening bias or improperly denying insurance coverage at a hearing on Thursday.

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MRO Is 2024 Best in KLAS for Release of Information

MRO Compliance

Norristown, Pa. – February 8, 2024 – MRO Corp. (MRO), the leading clinical data exchange company in healthcare, has been named 2024 Best in KLAS for the release of information (ROI) services market segment as part of the 2024 Best in KLAS: Software and Services report. In addition to achieving the top overall performance score, MRO received A’s across all five customer excellence pillars included in the annual report – loyalty, operations, services, relationship and value.

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Walgreens replaces healthcare unit lead in latest executive shakeup

Healthcare Dive

Mary Langowski, who previously worked on CVS' healthcare services strategy, will replace John Driscoll as president of Walgreens’ U.S. Healthcare segment.

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Oscar Health execs weigh in on future of ACA subsidies, signal 2024 profitability

Fierce Healthcare

Enrollment in individual market plans continues to grow, with a record high of 21.3 million people signing up for plans during the most recent open enrollment period. | CEO Mark Bertolini told investors that Oscar “closed out 2023 with another strong quarter, driving financial performance for the full year.

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Enhance Healthcare Efficiency With Top Payroll & HCM Services

Running a healthcare facility requires precision and care, not just for patients but also for your staff. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," helps healthcare providers choose the best provider. Efficient payroll management ensures timely, accurate payments, critical for maintaining staff morale and trust. Compliance support helps navigate complex healthcare regulations and avoid costly fines.

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Molina’s redeterminations losses reach 500K members

Healthcare Dive

As for Medicare Advantage, the insurer said it expects proposed 2025 rates other payers have slammed as a cut would actually boost its benchmark rate.

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Tenet says its upcoming ‘new era’ will be fueled by ambulatory surgeries

Healthcare Dive

The Dallas-based provider told investors on Thursday that ambulatory surgeries would drive a greater portion of its profits moving forward.

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Automation Wins the Revenue Cycle Challenge

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Venkatgiri Vandali, president of healthcare and lifesciences, Firstsource. Solving the challenge of containing costs while improving revenue cycle operations despite labor shortages has a direct impact on a health system’s financial health and ability […] The article Automation Wins the Revenue Cycle Challenge appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Pharma CEOs, pressed by Senate panel, refuse to commit to price cuts

Healthcare Dive

Forced into testifying by Senate HELP chair Bernie Sanders, the heads of Bristol Myers Squibb, J&J and Merck largely avoided major missteps.

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Digital twin company Unlearn secures $50M

Mobi Health News

The California-based company will put the funds toward its workforce, growing its data and further investing in R&D initiatives and engineering capabilities.

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Provide Real Value in Your Applications with Data and Analytics

The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.

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Solera Health’s CEO Steps Down, Assumes Chairman Role

HIT Consultant

Mary Langowski, Chairman of the Board at Solera Health What You Should Know: – Solera Health , a leading platform connecting people with effective health solutions, announced today that Mary Langowski, is stepping down as Chief Executive Officer and transitioning to the role of Chairman of the Board. An interim CEO will be named soon. -The Board expressed its deep appreciation to Langowski for her transformative leadership.

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Lurie Children's Hospital confirms cyberattack

Becker's Health IT

Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago confirms cyberattack by known criminal threat actor, causing internet and phone systems to be taken offline to protect patient data.

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Ambient AI Scribes Reduce Clinician Burden, TPMG Pilot Reveals

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Ambient artificial intelligence (AI) scribes show early promise in reducing clinicians’ burden, according to a recent The Permanente Medical Group (TPMG) pilot. – Published in NEJM Catalyst, TPMG recently implemented ambient AI scribes for 10,000 physicians and staff. Ambient AI Scribes Ambient AI scribes represent a cutting-edge technological solution designed to mitigate the documentation workload faced by physicians.

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Epro awarded onto National Framework Agreement to enhance access

Digital Health News

Epro has been awarded onto the Commercial Procurement Services’ National Framework Agreement for Legacy Information Integration and Management.

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Best Practices for Sharing Protected Health Information (PHI)

Explore essential topics in this ebook, including what constitutes PHI and how to identify it using 18 indicators. Gain insights into the importance of safeguarding PHI to protect patient privacy and learn about the severe consequences of HIPAA violations. Discover practical strategies for securely exchanging PHI within your healthcare organization, including assessing risks and implementing effective safeguards.

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Mile Bluff Medical Center Goes Live on MEDITECH’s AI-Powered Expanse EHR, Powered by Google Health

HIT Consultant

Clinicians experience the immediate impact of this AI-powered solution in improving workflow What You Should Know: – Mile Bluff Medical Center has taken a major step towards reducing clinician burden and improving patient care by implementing MEDITECH’s new AI-powered Expanse search and summarization capabilities powered by Google Health. – The new functionality leverages natural language processing (NLP) to seamlessly pull information from both structured and unstructured data

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Ally Health and Acacium Group partner for tech-powered, at-home care

Digital Health News

Patients are now able to schedule at-home clinical care appointments thanks to a partnership between Ally Health and Acacium Group.

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Nabla Appoints Dr. Ed Lee as Chief Medical Officer

HIT Consultant

Dr. Ed Lee, MD, MPH, Chief Medical Officer at Nabla What You Should Know: – Nabla , the leading ambient AI assistant for healthcare professionals, announced the appointment of Dr. Ed Lee, MD, MPH , as Chief Medical Officer. – As Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Lee will shape Nabla’s clinical strategy and product roadmap. He will contribute to feature enhancements, advocate for Nabla at industry events, and provide valuable insights on clinical informatics trends.

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Everside Health, Marathon Health announce merger

Mobi Health News

The combined entity will offer primary care, mental health, occupational health, and pharmacy and musculoskeletal services to a combined base of 630 clients.

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Deliver Mission Critical Insights in Real Time with Data & Analytics

In the fast-moving manufacturing sector, delivering mission-critical data insights to empower your end users or customers can be a challenge. Traditional BI tools can be cumbersome and difficult to integrate - but it doesn't have to be this way. Logi Symphony offers a powerful and user-friendly solution, allowing you to seamlessly embed self-service analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting directly into your applications.

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Persistent Systems Launches Generative AI-Powered Population Health Solution

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Persistent Systems , a leading digital engineering and enterprise modernization company, and Microsoft today announced the launch of an innovative Generative AI-powered Population Health Management (PHM) Solution. This collaborative effort aims to revolutionize healthcare delivery by identifying patients’ at risk and providing personalized care interventions, ultimately improving patient outcomes and reducing costs.

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UnitedHealth COO Dirk McMahon to retire

Healthcare Dive

McMahon is leaving after two decades at the massive healthcare company.

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Unlearn Raises $50M to Accelerate AI-Powered Clinical Trials with Digital Twins

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Unlearn®, a leading AI company using digital twins to revolutionize clinical trials, announced today a $50M Series C funding round led by Altimeter Capital. This investment, bringing Unlearn’s total funding to over $130M, will fuel its mission to eliminate trial and error in medicine through faster, smaller, and more ethical clinical trials. – Unlearn collaborates with pharmaceutical companies, biotechs, and academic institutions to optimize and streamli

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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ?

Digital Health News

Today's briefing features Phesi announcing it has reached a milestone with its AI-driven Trial Accelerator Platform and Britain launching AI research hubs.

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The Essential Guide to HIPAA-Compliant Messaging for Home Care Teams

Explore the risks posed by non-compliant consumer apps like Instagram and WhatsApp in healthcare settings. Learn about potential HIPAA penalties and use a self-evaluation flowchart to determine your organization's need for HIPAA-compliant messaging. Discover straightforward steps to implement secure communication solutions efficiently, ensuring compliance and protecting patient data effectively.

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Ransom Payments Exceeded $1 Billion in 2023

HIPAA Journal

A new report from Chainalysis has revealed victims of ransomware attacks paid hackers $1.1 billion in 2023 to obtain the keys to unlock their data and to prevent the release of information stolen in the attacks. Last year was the first time that ransom payments exceeded $1bn and the annual total was a sizeable jump from the $567 million that was paid in 2022.

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Restricting doctors use of WhatsApp is pointless

Digital Health News

Junior doctor Matt Farrier sometimes asks advice on medical matters from his consultant paediatrician father Martin.

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Everside Health, Marathon Health merge to enhance advanced primary care access

Fierce Healthcare

Everside Health and Marathon Health announced the closing of their merger to enhance access to advanced primary care in a value-based model. | The two companies serve employer and union-sponsored clients with primary care, mental health, occupational health, musculoskeletal and pharmacy services. Their combined reach is 2.5 million eligible patients through more than 680 health centers across 41 states and virtually in all 50 states.

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Unlocking the Potential of Community Information Exchange for Whole Person Care

HealthIT Answers

By Karis Grounds & Timi Leslie - When people are in crisis—whether it’s from a community disaster or a critical need for food, housing, and financial support—it’s hard for them to know where to turn. The post Unlocking the Potential of Community Information Exchange for Whole Person Care appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Using Data & Analytics for Improving Healthcare Innovation and Outcomes

In the rapidly evolving healthcare industry, delivering data insights to end users or customers can be a significant challenge for product managers, product owners, and application team developers. The complexity of healthcare data, the need for real-time analytics, and the demand for user-friendly interfaces can often seem overwhelming. But with Logi Symphony, these challenges become opportunities.