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How Cybersecurity Breaches Affect Patient Care and Recovery

HIT Consultant

Anand Naik- CEO & Co-Founder at Sequretek The healthcare industry has long been built on the promise of providing uninterrupted care across a vast and interconnected ecosystem. However, in recent years, the sector has faced an escalating threatcyberattacks. Data breaches, ransomware attacks, and system vulnerabilities have emerged as major disruptors, threatening sensitive patient information and the very foundation of patient care.

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Clean Hands, Healthy Holidays: Protect Loved Ones from Illness with Effective Hand Hygiene

Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

With the upcoming holidays and many family gatherings, one of the most important ways to protect yourself and loved ones is performing frequent hand hygiene. Good hand hygiene protects against sickness and disease such as the flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), COVID-19, and other respiratory illnesses. Hand hygiene has been known to be the single most critical measure for reducing transmitting organisms (infectious agents) to patients and to each other.

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A Prescription for Change: A Path to Affordable, Equitable Healthcare

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Meredith Kirchner, COO and Client Success Leader at Curae The medical debt crisis in the U.S. is worsening, with healthcare costs now deterring millions of patients from seeking essential care. Soaring medical costs are forcing millions of Americans to make impossible choices: pay for essential care or risk financial ruin.

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Navina, Agilon Health team up on clinical insights for primary care providers in at-risk contracts

Fierce Healthcare

Navina, a platform turning patient data into clinical insights, is teaming up with Agilon Health to help deliver additional insights to primary care docs at the point of care. | Navinas AI-driven platform helps providers get a complete picture of their patients health by pulling on structured and unstructured patient data from places like the EHR, health information exchanges and claims data.

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Simplify Screening for Excluded Providers

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.

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Comprehensive Guide to SNF Medicare Part B Billing

Medisys Compliance

Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Medicare Part B billing is a specialized area of medical billing that requires detailed knowledge of Medicare guidelines, consolidated billing rules, and exclusions. This article will provide healthcare providers with an in-depth understanding of SNF Medicare Part B billing, ensuring compliance and maximizing reimbursement.

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Mind the gaps: The healthcare industry is embracing AI, but needs to keep patient care at the center

Healthcare It News

Healthcare organizations are embracing modern digital tools and emerging technologies like AI to reimagine how they interact with patients, connect with communities and advance lifesaving missions. However, as many of these organizations are registered as 501(c)(3) nonprofits, they share the common ailments that afflict the nonprofit sector at large: growing demand and shrinking budgets.

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Fast Focus: Payer Direct Access to Provider EHRs

MRO Compliance

Health system leaders face challenges in exchanging patient data due to CMS regulations requiring broader data sharing, while privacy concerns mount from recent security breaches. Additionally, third-party payer requests for clinical data are increasing. Although payers are authorized to access data for treatment, payment, or operations (TPO) under HIPAA, the minimal necessary rule still applies.

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Project to launch Vietnam's first AI virtual hospital announced

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

An Australian biotechnology company is building what could be the first AI-driven hospital in Vietnam. WHAT IT'S ABOUT The MedArmor AI Hospital will pursue a preventive healthcare model, emphasising early disease detection and timely interventions. It will be underpinned by AI and virtual care technologies. The hospital will primarily run on virtual technologies, such as video conferencing, to deliver care.

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How Henry Ford Health is boosting health equity by bridging the telehealth divide

Healthcare It News

The prominent Michigan health system Henry Ford Health recently held a two-day digital health summit titled, "Advancing Health Equity: Bridging the Telehealth Divide." Day one was held at Henry Ford Innovations located on the campus of Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. The second day of the summit took place at nonprofit health equity organization Focus:HOPE in the Hope Village neighborhood of the Motor City.

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7 bold policies to reshape rural healthcare

Healthcare Dive

The CEO of the American Academy of Family Physicians argues for policies to incentivize growth in the rural primary care workforce.

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Healthcare Vendor Risk Management: Strategies for Protected Data

In healthcare, where patient data protection is paramount, effective vendor risk management isn't just good business—it's essential for maintaining compliance and trust. This comprehensive guide helps healthcare compliance professionals navigate the complexities of third-party vendor relationships in an increasingly interconnected healthcare environment.

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Leveraging Emerging Technologies to Enhance Data Integrity and Streamline Processes

Healthcare IT Today

Integrating emerging technologies can make a huge difference in your organization. New technology can ease the clinical burden on your staff, which can be the difference between your staff facing burnout or not. Access to providers and healthcare can be increased with technology which can be the deciding factor for a patient to choose your organization over others.

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Congress' end of year health deal may be falling apart

Fierce Healthcare

It still needs to pass, but an end-of-year package for healthcare is looking probable. The legislation includes PBM reform, telehealth extensions and more.

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HIMSSCast: The next big investment in patient experience is the CRM

Healthcare It News

For hospitals to fully understand the patient experience, integration of the clinical, financial and communications sides of the patient journey is needed, according to Kelly Arduino, Healthcare Industry Leader at Wipfli. The electronic health record has the clinical side covered, and the majority of hospitals have an EHR.

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7 of the biggest healthcare cyberattack and breach stories of 2024

Healthcare Dive

Cyberattacks targeting the healthcare industry continued to rise this year. Here are some of the largest incidents, from Change Healthcare to Ascension.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

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.

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BluByrd and DrChrono Deliver Seamless Staff and Patient Experiences for Source Healthcare

Healthcare IT Today

To deliver the seamless patient and staff experience that Dr. Tim Davis envisioned for his state-of-the-art orthopedic health and surgery center, he built his own software solution and launched it as a standalone company BluByrd. He also needed an EHR that could grow with him and that had open, well-published APIs. Only one vendor delivered. Timothy T.

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Medical supply firm Medline confidentially files for potential blockbuster IPO in 2025

Fierce Healthcare

Medical equipment and supply manufacturer Medline Industries confidentially submitted plans for a proposed initial public offering, potentially setting the stage for a blockbuster public debut next | Medical equipment and supply manufacturer Medline Industries confidentially submitted plans for a proposed initial public offering, potentially setting the stage for a blockbuster public debut next year.

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Outsourced Billing Services for Podiatrists

Medisys Compliance

Podiatrists provide essential care for foot and ankle conditions, but the complexities of podiatry billing often create administrative burdens. From managing CPT codes for procedures like nail debridement and wound care to ensuring compliance with Medicares podiatry-specific guidelines, the billing process can be confusing. Partnering with a specialized billing service for podiatrists, like Medisys , offers a solution that ensures accurate coding, timely claims submission, and maximized reimburs

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Ascension cyberattack exposes data from 5.6 million people

Healthcare Dive

The breach is the third largest reported to a portal managed by federal regulators this year.

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The Evolution of Communication in Healthcare Settings

Healthcare communication has evolved from handwritten notes and paper charts to digital tools like EHRs, telemedicine, and AI-powered platforms. This blog explores how these advancements improve patient outcomes, streamline care delivery, and enhance provider collaboration. Learn about the role of mobile health (mHealth) apps, secure messaging, and social media in bridging communication gaps.

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Upheal Secures $10M to Help Reduce Provider Burnout and Improve Client Outcomes with Their AI-Powered Platform

Healthcare IT Today

Were delighted to share that Upheal has raised a$10M Series A round to help create better balance for mental health professionals. The round was led by Headline with participation from Credo Ventures and Kaya Ventures , bringing our total funding to $14.35 million. The burden on mental health professionals is a heavy one. Providers must remain fully engaged with their client, while regularly dealing with traumatic narratives and overbearing documentation requirements.

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DOJ sues CVS, alleging it knowingly filled unlawful opioid prescriptions

Fierce Healthcare

The Justice Department has filed suit against CVS, alleging that the retail giant unlawfully dispensed opioid prescriptions. | The Justice Department has filed suit against CVS, alleging that the retail giant unlawfully dispensed opioid prescriptions.

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HIPAA 2024 Year in Review – Ransomware, Risk Analysis, and Right of Access Remedies

Compliancy Group

In 2024, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights announced a series of enforcement actions against entities that violated, or potentially violated, one or more HIPAA rules. This HIPAA 2024 Year in Review article discusses these actions. HIPAA 2024 Year in Review: A Two-Front War The Security Rule Theater The first front is being waged in the theater of the HIPAA Security Rule, which requires covered entities and business associates to perform security risk analy

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Ascension gets green light from Illinois board to pursue Prime sale

Healthcare Dive

It's a major step forward for the nine-hospital deal, which has faced pushback from some Illinois residents and a union.

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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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Improving EHR Systems with User Experience and Interface Design to Reduce Clinician Burnout and Enhance Workflow Efficiency

Healthcare IT Today

A recent study found that primary care physicians (PCPs) spend 28.9 to 45.7 minutes on EHR per visit trying to find the time to do this for every patient in addition to all of their other tasks is very difficult. This time-consuming task requires your organization to either cut back on the number of patients a PCP can see in a day or force your staff to find pockets of time during the day to get this work done.

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Fierce Healthcare

HHS released a list of 64 drugs on Friday that will have reduced co-insurance for patients with Medicare Part B. The discounts come from the Inflation Reduction Act which requires drug makers to give rebates to the federal government when a drug's cost rises more than inflation.

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New Orleans Saints Partner with PatientPoint to Enhance Player Health and Performance

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: –The New Orleans Saints are excited to announce a new partnership with PatientPoint , the trusted leader in patient and provider digital health engagement for over 35 years. –This program will deliver customized nutrition and sports medical content through PatientPoints interactive devices in their practice and training facilities.

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ASTP finalizes information blocking exception for reproductive health

Healthcare Dive

The policy allows providers, health IT developers or data exchanges to restrict information sharing when there’s risk it could expose patients or clinicians to legal fallout.

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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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Jimini Health Launches with $8M in Funding to Transform Mental Health with Responsible AI-Supported Therapy

Healthcare IT Today

Investment from Zetta Venture Partners, LionBird, PsyMed, BoxGroup, Arkitekt Ventures, SCB, and others Drives New Era in Clinician-Led, AI-Augmented Therapy Jimini Health , a digital health company setting a new standard in mental healthcare with its unique, clinician-led therapy model augmented by responsible AI, today announced its launch with $8 million in pre-seed funding, including from Zetta Venture Partners , LionBird , PsyMed, BoxGroup, Arkitekt Ventures, SCB, and others.

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CMS sunsets Medicare Advantage value-based model, citing billions in costs

Fierce Healthcare

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is discontinuing the Medicare Advantage (MA) Value-Based Insurance Design model at the end of 2025. | The Value-Based Insurance Design model for Medicare Advantage plans will be terminated at the end of next year.

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5 Reasons Healthcare Organizations Need Compliance Technology

MedTrainer

Financial pressures due to growing costs of labor and supplies along with lower reimbursement rates are forcing healthcare organizations of all sizes to find additional ways to find cost savings. Compliance technology may be your solution. A quality platform will add operational efficiencies, reduce the risk of fines, and lighten administrative workload.

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Steward Health Care to close Sharon Regional Medical Center in January

Healthcare Dive

The bankrupt health system had sought a buyer for the facility for months without success, according to court documents.

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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