Healthcare Dive
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Just 21.1% of hospitals are in full compliance with federal price transparency rules, according to Patient Rights Advocate. Compliance has been backsliding since July 2023.
Healthcare It News
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
Monash to tap Apollo Hospitals DB for clinical AI projects Monash University's Faculty of Information Technology has tied up with one of India's biggest hospital groups, Apollo Hospitals, to test and validate clinical AI. They signed a memorandum of understanding to share data and technology to advance research in digital health. As part of this, Monash will be testing and cross-validating the clinical AI work done at Apollo Hospitals, according to Monash Faculty of IT's Digital Heal
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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Morgan L. Waller, RN, says she and her team were well invested in telemedicine way before COVID-19 – and have not yet paused their journey to improve access to highly sought-after medical professionals via virtual care technology. Waller is director of telemedicine and regional multispecialty clinics at Children's Mercy Kansas City, where the telehealth program is mature and advanced, staffed with clinicians who have deep and hard-won expertise.
Fierce Healthcare
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
More than half of health system and health plan executives say AI is an immediate priority, and 73% are increasing their investments in the technology, a new C-suite survey finds. | More than half of health system and health plan executives say AI is an immediate priority, and 73% are increasing their investments in the technology, a new C-suite survey finds.
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Discover everything healthcare providers need to know about secure messaging. Covering essential topics like HIPAA compliance, communication efficiency, and patient privacy protection, this resource is indispensable for professionals, caregivers, and administrative staff alike.📱 💬 Whether managing sensitive patient data, coordinating care teams, or streamlining workflows, discover actionable insights to implement secure messaging solutions effectively.
HIT Consultant
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
What You Should Know: – A new report from Soliant Health reveals a concerning trend: healthcare professionals across all age groups are leaving the industry due to job stress, poor work-life balance, and unhealthy workplace cultures. – Surprisingly, Gen Z (ages 18-27) is leading the exodus, with over 22% planning to leave their healthcare jobs within the next 1-3 years.
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MRO Compliance
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) 2025 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Final Rule brings notable updates to the Quality Payment Program (QPP), which will impact eligible clinicians, groups, virtual groups, subgroups, and APM entities. Whether you’re participating through MIPS, MVPs, or an ACO , these changes offer opportunities to streamline reporting, leverage new scoring adjustments, and enhance patient care.
Healthcare It News
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Oklahoma Heart Hospital was founded in 2002 with the idea of being something truly different – an all-digital hospital with a heavy focus on the patient experience and the latest automation that would change the way healthcare is delivered. It has succeeded. Patients are happy. Patients' families are happy. Doctors and nurses are happy. And accolades and awards keep coming in.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
The virtual-first approach to healthcare that some hospitals and health systems are taking is helping to reshape how patients receive care. And virtual care providers – online companies that specialize in telemedicine, sometimes known as "payviders" – are offering a virtual-first approach to healthcare directly to consumers. (Payvider in this context not to be confused with payvider meaning large health systems that handle both care delivery and claims processing, such as U
Healthcare Dive
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
The three companies are claiming the FTC’s suit is unconstitutional because it was lodged in the agency’s administrative court, instead of a federal one.
Speaker: Simran Kaur, Co-founder & CEO at Tattva.Health
AI is transforming clinical trials—accelerating drug discovery, optimizing patient recruitment, and improving data analysis. But its impact goes far beyond research. As AI-driven innovation reshapes the clinical trial process, it’s also influencing broader healthcare trends, from personalized medicine to patient outcomes. Join this new webinar featuring Simran Kaur for an insightful discussion on what all of this means for the future of healthcare!
HIT Consultant
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Zac Amos, Features Editor at ReHack Remote patient monitoring systems have unlocked new standards of care. They can reduce lines in hospital waiting rooms, streamline checkups and enable fast, personalized treatments for improved health outcomes. However, they also present a growing cybersecurity risk. Cyberattacks against health care are an increasingly frequent problem — 2023 saw the highest number of data breaches and the most leaked information on record.
Bill of Health
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
by Rebekah Ninan A recent lawsuit in the Southern District of New York has alleged that the health insurance company Anthem Blue and Cross Blue Shield violated state laws and committed fraud by maintaining “ghost networks” of mental health providers. Ghost networks are directories for insurance companies that contain outdated or inaccurate information about providers covered by the insurance plan.
MRO Compliance
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Healthcare NOW Radio Podcast Network · MRO Exchange: AHIMA24 recap with Lauren Wall from Steward Health Care S1E11: Host Don Hardwick, Senior VP of Client Relations interviews Lauren Wall, National Director of HIM Operations and Shared Services at Steward Health Care. They discuss the recent AHIMA National Conference which was held at the end of October in Salt Lake City, UT.
Healthcare It News
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Singapore's Health Promotion Board has partnered with several technology companies to pilot programmes that aim to promote self-health management by delivering data-driven, personalised recommendations for preventing and managing chronic diseases. WHAT IT'S ABOUT The DigiCoach programme with Abbott, together with Health2Sync, developer of a digital diabetes platform from Taiwan, will target pre-diabetic individuals or those with high body mass index.
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Based on comprehensive survey data from diverse healthcare providers, the 2025 HIPAA Benchmark Report delivers actionable intelligence for modern compliance programs. This report examines how organizations are restructuring HIPAA Privacy Programs to address emerging regulatory requirements. Through analysis of staffing models, program operations, and breach management protocols, it provides a clear picture of current best practices.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
China is set to run a pilot programme to implement and promote new standards for internet-based family doctor contract services. Announced in a meeting with general practitioners led by the Chinese Medical Association, the said programme will be developed in partnership with major hospitals and the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations. WHY IT MATTERS While there are no specifics provided about the said standards, these will be reportedly modelled after the standards developed by Chi
Fierce Healthcare
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Though hospital performance has remained relatively stable, high labor costs continue to challenge hospitals’ bottom line, according to September figures from Kaufman Hall. | Labor expenses from providers accounted for 84% of medical groups’ total expenses. The median subsidy per employed physician was $304,312, rising above $300,000 for the first time.
Healthcare Dive
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Mass General Brigham, Emory and other providers will assess different AI models from companies like Google, Microsoft and Amazon.
Healthcare IT Today
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
The following is a guest article by Andrew Costis, Engineering Manager of the Adversary Research Team at AttackIQ The healthcare sector continues to face a wave of cyber incidents, with 2024 marking a year of heightened attacks. Healthcare and public health (HPH) organizations have become frequent targets for ransomware and data exfiltration attacks, creating a critical need for stronger defenses.
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Every health care provider that accepts federal payments must screen for excluded providers. Use this sample Exclusion Screening Checklist and Compliance Policy to evaluate and improve your organization’s compliance with the law. Payments from Medicare, Medicaid, and TriCare trigger screening requirements that may extend to employees, contractors, volunteers, board members, and network providers.
HIT Consultant
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Juan Jose (JJ) Lopez Murphy, Head of AI and Data Science at Globant As the AI market in healthcare soars to a projected $187.95 billion by 2030, the transformative impact of technology on patient care becomes increasingly evident. AI is at the forefront of revolutionizing healthcare, blending data analytics, user-centric innovations, and advanced technology to reshape traditional health management and personalize the patient experience.
Healthcare It News
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency and Health and Human Services announced the Third Temporary Extension of COVID-19 Telemedicine Flexibilities for Prescription of Controlled Medications, preventing some patients from losing access to their telehealth-prescribed medications. The agencies also said they would continue to develop the final rule governing the virtual prescribing of controlled substances in the post-pandemic era to be consistent with public health and safety and to mitigate drug diver
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
MedStar Health announced Monday that its acute care at home is now available to Baltimore patients of its Franklin Square Medical Center, Good Samaritan, Harbor and Union Memorial hospitals. WHY IT MATTERS Through the collaboration, Dispatch Health offers pre-scheduled home visits daily, including weekends and holidays, following discharge from emergency departments and inpatient hospital units – typically within 72 hours – MedStar said.
MRO Compliance
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
The desire for healthcare data has never been greater. This is true for healthcare organizations that want legitimate access to data. Hackers that want to breach healthcare data. Startups that want appropriate access to data and some who want to push the envelope of what data should be shared. Patients who want access to their health data. And everything in between.
Speaker: Jennifer Hill
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.
Healthcare Dive
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
The department hasn’t implemented some policies recommended by the watchdog, which could pose a risk to cybersecurity in the sector as attacks increase, according to the Government Accountability Office.
Healthcare IT Today
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
The following is a guest article by Andy Flanagan , CEO at Iris Telehealth The U.S. behavioral health system faces unprecedented strain as patient demand continues to outpace provider availability. This growing gap creates significant barriers to care, particularly for high-risk patients who require immediate intervention. Traditional care delivery models, which typically follow first-come-first-served protocols, often fail to effectively prioritize clinical urgency, potentially compromising p
Fierce Healthcare
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Teladoc Health launched an AI-enabled technology that allows hospital staff to virtually detect when a patient is at risk of falling from a hospital bed. | Teladoc Health launched its new motion detection solution, vSitter, which allows staff to virtually observe patients and detect if they are at risk of falling out of the hospital bed. The advanced AI solution uses computer vision, motion detection, pose estimation and spatial boundaries to predict if patients are at risk of harm.
Healthcare It News
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
A project at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center's new OpenNotes Lab aims to explore the opportunities and challenges of using artificial intelligence to generate patient visit summaries. WHY IT MATTERS The initiative, which will see OpenNotes collaborate with clinical genAI developer Abridge, will study how AI can enable collaboration between patients and clinicians, while advancing transparency and promoting health equity, they say.
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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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