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5 steps to navigate the FDA’s new lab developed test rule

Healthcare Dive

Laboratories face a series of upcoming deadlines to comply with stricter FDA oversight of in-house tests. Here are five strategies labs can take to be ready.

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How FirstHealth is improving outcomes with observation at home

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Like most health systems across the United States, Pinehurst, North Carolina-based FirstHealth of the Carolinas has challenges with bed capacity and is always working on new and innovative ways to increase it in a safe and financially responsible way. THE PROBLEM This has been done through a few different venues. FirstHealth's extended care unit at its Richmond campus, among others, is a brick-and-mortar solution, whereas the observation at home (OAH) program helps with capacity challenges,

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Tech companies pitch AI platforms for healthcare, outline plans for responsible rollout

Healthcare Dive

Google, Microsoft and GE Healthcare say they’ll power the next wave of AI advancement. But executives are split on how to offer the tools to providers responsibly — and whether all clinicians are equally ready for them.

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Introducing Petrie-Flom’s POPLAR and PULSE Affiliated Researchers on Psychedelics

Bill of Health

The Petrie-Flom Center is excited to announce our affiliated researchers for the Project on Psychedelics Law and Regulation (POPLAR) and our new project , Psychedelic Use, Law, and Spiritual Experience (PULSE). Through research, writing, w orkshops, and other projects, POPLAR and PULSE affiliated researchers will provide expertise and a range of perspectives on psychedelics law and policy.

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3 Reasons to Retire Pagers from Healthcare Settings

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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AI could be a game changer, but healthcare needs to be ‘exceedingly careful’

Healthcare Dive

Artificial intelligence tools could help solve workforce challenges. Implementation, however, can be difficult, pushing organizations to consider less risky administrative and back-office tasks first.

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Oracle Health to apply for QHIN status under TEFCA data sharing framework

Healthcare Dive

The Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement went live in December with five Qualified Health Information Networks, and two more were added early this year.

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UnitedHealth, Amedisys to meet with regulators in hopes of pushing $3.3B merger over finish line: report

Fierce Healthcare

Leaders at UnitedHealth Group and Amedisys are set to meet with the Department of Justice this week in hopes of avoiding a potential attempt to block their $3.3 billion merger deal, according to me | Leaders at UnitedHealth Group and Amedisys are set to meet with the Department of Justice this week in hopes of avoiding a potential attempt to block their $3.3 billion merger deal, according to media reports.

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Candid Health Announces $29 Million Series B Led by 8VC to Transform Revenue Cycle Automation

Healthcare IT Today

Candid Health , the revenue cycle automation platform for healthcare providers, today announced a $29 million Series B led by 8VC with participation from existing investors First Round Capital, BoxGroup, and Y Combinator. This brings the company’s total amount raised to $47 million. Candid Health is on a mission to simplify medical billing, allowing providers to focus on delivering quality care.

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Universal Health Services logs $3.96B in Q3 revenue boosted by acute care growth

Fierce Healthcare

Universal Health Services (UHS) beat analysts' estimates for third-quarter revenue as its top line grew 11%$3.963 billion to reach $3.96 billion thanks to solid growth by its acute c | Universal Health Services beat analysts' estimates for third-quarter revenue as its top line grew 11% to reach $3.96 billion thanks to solid growth by its acute care hospitals and behavioral health care services.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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Is Patient Experience Marketing or Tech? – Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 152

Healthcare IT Today

For the 152nd episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast we are analyzing the patient experience to decide if it is marketing or tech! We kick this episode off on the marketing side of the debate by listing which aspects of patient experience are marketing. Then we do the same for the tech side of the argument and find which aspects fall under tech.

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AI Washing in Healthcare: How to Identify and Avoid Empty Promises

HIT Consultant

Dr. Hugh Cassidy, Head of Artificial Intelligence and Chief Data Scientist at LeanTaaS The costs of care are rising, and with them, the pressure on healthcare systems to manage resources effectively. Between 2019 and 2022 alone, overall hospital expenses surged by 17.5%, while hospital labor costs grew by 20.8%, according to a recent report from the American Hospital Association.

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IT outage persists for weeks at Texas health system

Becker's Health IT

Lubbock-based Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and Texas Tech Physicians remain unable to access electronic resources following a late September IT outage.

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SmarterDx Launches AI-Powered Appeals Solution to Fight Payer Denials

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – SmarterDx , a provider of clinical AI for revenue integrity, has announced the launch of SmarterDenials , an innovative AI-driven solution designed to help hospitals fight unjust claim denials. – With denials on the rise, causing operational disruptions and revenue loss for healthcare providers, SmarterDenials empowers hospitals to generate stronger clinical appeal letters and secure faster and more accurate reimbursements.

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From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven

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NHSE publishes contract for ‘tiger teams’ to support EPR delivery

Digital Health News

NHS England has published a contract notice worth £13.3 million for a "Tiger Teams service” to support EPR delivery across England.

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Oracle Health to Apply for TEFCA QHIN Status

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Oracle Health today announced that it intends to begin the process to become a Qualified Health Information Network (QHIN) as a part of the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA). – Becoming a QHIN will allow Oracle Health to directly enable its healthcare customers to participate in the U.S. government’s nationwide approach to offer secure, smooth, and standardized sharing of health information between providers and payers, pharmaceutical com

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Biden administration launches pilot to mitigate pediatric cancer drug shortages

Fierce Healthcare

As President Joe Biden prepares to leave office at the end of this year, he is taking final steps to push one of his signature domestic priorities to accelerate the fight against cancer. | As President Joe Biden prepares to leave office at the end of this year, he is taking final steps to push one of his signature domestic priorities to accelerate the fight against cancer.

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AMA Approves CPT Code for Cleerly’s AI-Powered Solution

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Cleerly , a pioneer in advanced cardiovascular imaging, is celebrating a significant victory in the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare. The American Medical Association (AMA) has officially approved a Category I CPT code for Cleerly’s AI-QCT advanced plaque analysis. – The decision, effective January 1, 2026, marks a major step forward in recognizing and reimbursing AI-driven technologies that improve patient outcomes in cardiovascula

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How to Make The Best Benefits Decisions for 2025's Workforce: An HR and Total Rewards Guide

Speaker: Kaitlin Ruby Carroll

Fertility benefits have become a crucial component of employee well-being and retention strategies. In today’s competitive landscape, creating a fertility benefits program that aligns with both employee needs and organizational goals can be more complex than it seems. From cycle-based to flat-dollar and telehealth models, each solution offers unique advantages and challenges that directly affect employee satisfaction and financial well-being.

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Elevance Health to scoop up value-based care company CareBridge

Fierce Healthcare

Elevance Health plans to acquire home health company CareBridge in a deal that's reportedly worth $2.7 billion. | Elevance Health plans to acquire home health company CareBridge, a deal that's reportedly worth $2.7 billion.

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Partnership aims to accelerate NHS adoption of radiology AI

Digital Health News

Six NHS trusts will deploy deepc's AI radiology platform as part of a collaboration with the AI Centre for Value Based Healthcare.

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Best Cybersecurity Practices for Patient Data Sharing in Healthcare

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Alexander Norell, Senior Director and Global Security Architect at VikingCloud One cannot overstate the benefits of data sharing in healthcare, which grows more prevalent as the years pass and technologies make the process more seamless. The dawn of integrated care systems that foster streamlined record-sharing is already linked to improving patient outcomes through precision medicine that caters to individual needs.

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NICE approves remote monitoring tools for heart failure patients

Digital Health News

Two remote monitoring tools for people diagnosed with heart failure have been approved by NICE for use in the NHS.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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ChatGPT's language bias poses risk in public health response: study

Mobi Health News

Research from Asia has urged vigilance with the use of the chatbot while calling for AI language inclusivity.

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A Plethora of Announcements Focused on AI at eClinicalWorks Annual Conference

Healthcare IT Today

As I said in my previous writeup at an EHR user conference, I believe there’s no way for the culture of a company not to appear at their user conference. This weekened at the eClinicalWorks Annual Conference it started off with their users being greeted to a tunnel of cheering from eClinicalWorks staff lined up on both sides of the entrance to the opening keynote.

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Medavie Blue Cross expands ADHD digital health platform

Mobi Health News

Medavie's digital and wellness platform Connected Care is integrated into its mobile app.

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What’s Happening at the ASTP/ONC

HealthIT Answers

Support the adoption of health information technology and the promotion of nationwide, standards-based health information exchange to improve health care. here is what is happening at the ASTP. The post What’s Happening at the ASTP/ONC appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Real-Life Examples of HIPAA Violations and How to Avoid Them

Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer

Download our 30-minute webinar where we delve into real-life examples of HIPAA violations and preventative measures every organization should know! You will learn: The critical factors that lead to HIPAA violations and how to identify them. Three compelling real-life cases of organizations that faced severe HIPAA penalties. Proven strategies to safeguard YOUR organization against HIPAA violations.