July, 2023

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Barbie in Health Care – Joining the Barbie Zeitgeist

Jane Sarashon

Barbie is having a moment, marketers agree. This weekend, many of us will buy movie tickets (yes, to see “real” movies in “real” brick-and-mortar cinemas) to see both the new film Oppenheimer along with the Barbie movie. So many movie-goers will be making it a double-feature experience that started as a meme, the portmanteau “Barbenheimer,” to mark the cultural-phenomenon moment.

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HCA faces class action lawsuit after data breach

Healthcare Dive

The largest health system in the country reported a data security incident last week after information was taken from an external storage location and posted online, affecting an estimated 11 million patients.

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Hospital outpatient departments charging 'roughly double' for biologics compared to physician offices: report

Fierce Healthcare

Hospital outpatient departments are marking up the prices for biologic medicines more than physician offices, particularly for “innovator biologics” that have clinically equivalent and lower cost a | Consistently higher markups among hospital outpatient departments hamstring potential savings payers may hope to see down the line as more biosimilars become available, warned the Employee Benefit Research Institute.

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Cautious but empowered, providers navigate multiple risks

Becker's Health IT

With healthcare’s shift toward digitization and customer centricity, business and operations risks are also evolving, requiring a rethinking of risk management and controls. As organizations look to transform their operations, they need to be vigilant in anticipating and managing their risks in compliance, operations, finance and technology. Amid these daunting challenges, however, lies opportunity.

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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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AWS’ head of health AI on Amazon’s new clinical documentation play

Healthcare Dive

AWS’ Tehsin Syed shared what differentiates HealthScribe from other AI-based medical scribes and how Amazon is approaching tricky questions of accuracy and responsibility around generative AI in healthcare.

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Biden administration cracks down on payers over mental health coverage

Healthcare Dive

The HHS and Treasury and Labor departments announced a new proposed rule on Tuesday that requires health insurers to analyze patient outcomes to ensure their benefits are administered equally.

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How Tampa General Hospital thwarted a ransomware attack

Becker's Health IT

Tampa General Hospital was hacked, with 1.2 million patients' data stolen. Florida has been hard hit by cyberattacks on hospitals, with data from St. Petersburg-based Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital and HCA Healthcare also breached recently.

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HITLAB summit warns that digital health for all will need careful investment

Fierce Healthcare

“Digital health will cease to exist,” read large on the screen behind Merck Global Health Initiative Fund President Bill Taranto at the second annual HITLAB Innovators Summit in New York City. | Columbia University hosted the second annual HITLAB Innovators Summit in New York City where industry insiders trumpeted the potential for digital health interventions while warning of the dangers of unchecked tech implementation.

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Location, Location, Location – Understanding Health Consumers’ Evolving Definition of Convenience

Health Populi

The definition of “convenience” in the eyes of patients, consumers, and caregivers is multi-faceted, with the concept of “location” shifting both physically and digitally. We learn this in new research from JLL , the global real estate services company. “Why is a real estate services company doing research into consumers’ views on health care?

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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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Disability-Inclusive Climate Action in Bangladesh: Gaps and Opportunities

Bill of Health

Image courtesy of Matthew “Hezzy” Smith. By Matthew “Hezzy” Smith Bangladesh, at the frontlines of global climate change, provides a critical litmus test for advocacy to ensure that persons with disabilities are included in climate change mitigation and adaptation. The disastrous effects of last summer’s historic flooding in the Sunamganj and Sylhet districts on persons with disabilities show that while the country’s laws and policies gesture toward inclusion, considerabl

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Why telemedicine must play a central role in solving the specialist shortage

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

There is a shortage of all physicians across the United States, but it's most keenly felt with specialists. It is difficult enough to find access – especially timely access – to needed medical specialists in large urban areas, but it can be next to impossible in rural communities. Virtual care has proven that it can be a big help in connecting patients with the right specialists , and in a timely manner.

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Patients report acceptance of AI in healthcare, but don’t prefer it

Healthcare Dive

Though some patients believe using AI in healthcare could reduce medical bias and improve diagnostic accuracy, the vast majority would rather see a human for services ranging from diagnosing a rash to managing their diets.

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Patient Focused Features from Online Scheduling to Chatbots

Healthcare IT Today

In this video, Richard Eells, Vice President of Operations Administration at United Digestive, shares how his organization uses the healow suite of apps to handle appointments and other logistical support for multiple providers. healow is a service provided by eClinicalWorks that really changes how a medical practice can change the experience for its patients at scale.

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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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Hospitals will recoup $9B under HHS' proposed remedy to 340B ruling

Fierce Healthcare

The federal government will pay eligible hospitals in the 340B program $9 billion to offset payment cuts the Supreme Court ruled unlawful last year. | The federal government will pay eligible hospitals in the 340B program $9 billion to offset payment cuts the Supreme Court ruled unlawful last year.

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GNC Offers “Free Healthcare” — Telehealth, Generic Meds, and Loyalty in the Retail Health Ecosystem

Health Populi

The retail health landscape continues to grow, now with GNC Health offering a new program featuring telehealth and “curated set” of 40+ generic prescription drugs commonly used in urgent care settings. The services are available to members of GNC’s new-and-improved loyalty program, GNC PRO Access , which is priced at a fixed fee of $39.99 for one year’s membership.

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Meet Susannah Baruch: Q&A with the Petrie-Flom Center’s New Executive Director

Bill of Health

On June 20 th , the Petrie-Flom Center welcomed Susannah Baruch on board as its new Executive Director. Susannah comes to the Petrie-Flom Center with expertise in reproductive health law policy, genetics, and genomics, and a wealth of experience in nonprofits, academia, and government. We asked Susannah to share a bit about herself and her past work by way of introduction to Bill of Health ’s readers.

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Hospitals to receive $9 billion under proposed 340B remedy

Modern Healthcare

Some 1,600 affected 340B-covered hospitals would receive the $9 billion payment that looks to offset the 340B reimbursement reductions the Supreme Court deemed unlawful.

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Optimizing Medical Waste Management: A Guide to Best Practices

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.

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Marginalized patients more likely to be skipped over in emergency departments, study finds

Healthcare Dive

Black, Hispanic or Latino, Spanish-speaking and Medicaid patients are more likely to be jumped over in line, which increases their odds of leaving before receiving treatment.

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Featured Health IT Job: Paragon Lab and Clinical Documentation Analyst

Healthcare IT Today

We like to regularly feature a healthcare IT job that might be of interest to readers. Today, we’re featuring the Paragon Lab and Clinical Documentation Analyst position that was recently posted on Healthcare IT Central. This position was posted by Stoltenberg Consulting Inc. and is remote. Here’s a description of the position: Now seeking a Paragon specialist to assist a client hospital with daily system support and maintenance across both Lab workflows and general Clinical Documen

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Digital health app users report increased bipolar depression correlated with worsening air quality

Fierce Healthcare

Air pollution shown to increase depression symptoms in individuals with bipolar disorder, a new study published by Cambridge University Press found.

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Aging and the New Home Health, Tech-Enabled – Learning from Nature

Health Populi

“Digital technologies offer tremendous potential for shifting from traditional medical routines to remote medicine,” with the role of wearables playing a growing role in the new home care for healthy aging. But what are the challenges of deploying this promising tech with older people keen to be independent at home? We learn a lot about prospects and challenges in Digital health for aging populations, a Perspective report in Nature Medicine ‘s July 2023 issue.

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HIPAA Compliance: Can Your Organization Avoid Costly Government Penalties and Fines?

Colington Consulting was established in 2013 and helps organizations achieve HIPAA compliance and ensures clients stay current with the latest enforcement trends. We provide a full range of HIPAA compliance services and consulting. What separates us from our competitors is our knowledge of HIPAA compliance regulations and their application to each of our client’s particular scenarios and requirements.

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Q&A: Using biofeedback to modify immersive experiences in real-time

Mobi Health News

Sarah Hill, CEO of Healium, gives MobiHealthNews a peek into the company's VR and AR offerings as well as its neurofeedback and spatial computing technology.

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Femtech: Juno Diagnostics Shuts Down Commercial Operations

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: Juno Diagnostics , a healthcare technology company developing the next generation cell-free DNA-based noninvasive prenatal test solutions announced it has ceased commercial operations, effective immediately. The company released a statement citing “unforeseen circumstances have led to this difficult decision, and we’re devastated that we can no longer continue our mission-driven work to support expectant mothers like you.

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Teladoc expands Microsoft partnership to add AI documentation tools

Healthcare Dive

The telehealth company plans to integrate Microsoft’s AI-enabled notetaking tools in its hospital platform, allowing physicians to automatically transcribe clinical notes during virtual patient exams.

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Open Data Platform Simplifies Payment Estimates

Healthcare IT Today

With laws such as the “No Surprises Act,” government has thrown its considerable weight behind the pressure on payers and clinicians to give patients good-faith estimates of the total cost of treatment. According to Marcus Dorstel, VP of Operations at Turquoise Health , both payers and providers have struggled and invested large amounts of effort in meeting the new requirements.

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Everything You Wanted to Know About FACIS, but Didn’t Know to Ask

Speaker: Amy Anderson

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.