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Hackensack Meridian Health files lawsuit in wake of Chevron decision

Healthcare Dive

Experts predict a wave of litigation will follow the Chevron ruling, which raised the bar for healthcare agencies when implementing laws with unclear intent.

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Emory Healthcare scores with an 'Uber app' for at-home PT

Healthcare It News

Emory Healthcare constantly is evolving and innovating the care it provides. With regard to at-home physical therapy providers, the health system was intrigued to understand how it could expand its service offerings for outpatient care. THE PROBLEM Especially in the last few years, the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the way Emory thinks about off-site care and forced the health system to reinvent not only how it diagnoses patients, but also how it treats them nonoperatively.

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Cleveland Clinic launches new RPM and tele-ICU initiative with Masimo

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Cleveland Clinic is working with Masimo on a new partnership focused on hospital-based remote patient monitoring and virtual critical care. WHY IT MATTERS The work will include the integration of Cleveland Clinic's critical care and non-critical care central patient monitoring platforms with Masimo's Hospital Automation platform, according to the company, in an effort to provide tools for clinicians that offer "enhanced situational awareness and clinical decision-support for hospita

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MRO Rated Top in Release of Information & Secure Provider Data Exchange

MRO Compliance

Norristown, Pa. — July 3, 2024 — MRO Corp. (MRO), the leading clinical data exchange company in healthcare, has been ranked as the top performer in 2024 Release of Information & Secure Provider Data Exchange by Black Book Market Research for the highest financial system user experience and satisfaction. Black Book Market Research recognized the top technology and managed services finance and revenue cycle management (RCM) companies at the recent Healthcare Financial Management Association (H

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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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Mental health benefits at work are getting better. Here’s how we can go further.

Healthcare Dive

More employers than ever are focusing on mental health benefits. Congress must invest more and act soon to reauthorize telehealth extensions before it’s too late, argues the director of health policy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

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Queensland Virtual Hospital to offer emergency care and more briefs

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Queensland Virtual Hospital extends to emergency care The Queensland state government has set aside A$27 million ($18 million) to expand the Queensland Virtual Hospital's services to cover emergency care. Based on a media release, the new Virtual Emergency Care Service will cater to non-life-threatening urgent conditions, including acute respiratory illnesses, allergic reactions, rashes, bites, pain, infections, burns, children with fevers, gastroenteritis, and vertigo.

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Digital primary care startup K Health raises $50M in equity funding round

Fierce Healthcare

Digital primary care startup K Health raised $50 million in an equity funding round to build out its AI-powered medical services and fuel its growth, the company announced Monday. | Digital primary care startup K Health raised $50 million in an equity funding round to build out its AI-powered medical services and fuel its growth, the company announced Monday.

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1 in 8 enrollees exited Medicaid during redeterminations in 4 Southern states: study

Healthcare Dive

The survey, which included low-income people in Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana and Texas, found about half of those who were no longer enrolled in Medicaid became uninsured.

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Texas Retina Associates Cyberattack Affects 312,000 Patients

HIPAA Journal

A cyberattack on Texas Retina Associates has affected more than 312,000 patients, Human Technology Inc., has confirmed that patient data has been compromised in a cyberattack, and the Monti ransomware group has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on Wayne Memorial Hospital. Texas Retina Associates Cyberattack Affects 312,000 Patients Texas Retina Associates, the largest ophthalmology practice in Texas, has announced that there has been unauthorized access to its internal systems and the pot

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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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Digital therapeutics and advocacy improve access

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The digital divide affects patient access, but digital therapeutics and advocacy can break common barriers to care, says Tanisha Hill, founder and president of the Digital Health for Equitable Health Alliance.

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California is funding managed care plans to bring mental healthcare to schools. Here's how it's going

Fierce Healthcare

To address behavioral health access barriers for students, California launched a program to offer incentive payments to Medi-Cal managed care plans to build capacity for behavioral health services in K-12 schools.

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Data breach at Geisinger may have exposed data from 1.2M patients

Healthcare Dive

A former employee at vendor Nuance Communications accessed patient data two days after being terminated, according to the health system. The employee is facing federal charges.

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Leveraging Medication Data for Improved Population Health Efforts

Healthcare IT Today

Population health programs are challenging because patient populations are diverse, and patient data is spread across a wide variety of sources and locations. At the core of any population health effort is the need for data that helps clinicians to first assess a patient’s risk and second connect with that patient in a meaningful way that improves their health.

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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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The power of delivering virtual SUD treatment

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Virtual care is comparable to in-person substance use disorder treatment and lowers the cost of treatment for substance misuse, said Dr. Yusuf Sherwani, CEO and cofounder of Pelago.

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Steward Health Care spent millions spying on critics amid failing finances: report

Fierce Healthcare

As its stack of unpaid vendor obligations climbed, now-bankrupt Steward Health Care paid private investigators millions of dollars to follow and uncover compromising information on individuals | An investigative report details a "spare no expenses mission" in which executives authorized intelligence firms to allegedly follow, data mine and disseminate damaging information about individuals viewed as opponents.

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UnitedHealth, Amedisys agree to sell clinics to get merger across finish line

Healthcare Dive

The divestiture will only go through if UnitedHealth and Amedisys complete their merger, which was announced last summer but has been held up amid scrutiny from the Department of Justice.

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NextGen Expands Ambient Assist AI Solution for Small Practices

Healthcare IT Today

NextGen Healthcare expands the capabilities of its AI-driven ambient listening technology ( Ambient Assist ) and introduces a tailored solution for small practices. NextGen clients now have access to decision support tools, speciality-specific modules, and Spanish language support. To learn more about NextGen’s recent announcement , Healthcare IT Today reached out to NextGen and spoke with Srinivas (Sri) Velamoor, the company’s President & Chief Operating Officer.

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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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Seattle Plastic Surgery Practice to Pay $5 Million to Resolve False Review and Illegal NDA Lawsuit

HIPAA Journal

A Seattle, WA, plastic surgery practice has been ordered to pay a financial penalty of $5 million to the Office of the Washington Attorney General to resolve alleged violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Washington Consumer Protection Act (CPA), and the federal Consumer Review Fairness Act (CRFA). Dr. Javad Sajan, the owner of Allure Esthetic, has offices in Washington and other states and provides surgical and non-surgical plastic and cosmetic surgery pr

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Here's why a proposal for prior authorization CPT codes returned to the drawing board

Fierce Healthcare

A recent proposal to report prior authorization to insurance plans through CPT codes was withdrawn at the eleventh hour when its physician advocate made an unexpected discovery: For certain codes a | The advocate for a plan to reimburse physicians for time spent on rigorous claims learned that six CPT codes already include language about prior authorization.

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Prospect Medical Holdings reveals DOJ investigation

Healthcare Dive

The federal investigation follows multiple state inquiries into Prospect’s business practices last year.

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Altera Addresses Data Integration and Patient Engagement in Canada

Healthcare IT Today

Altera Digital Health has run an operation in multiple Canadian provinces for more than 38 years, according to Michael Kearney, Vice President of Operations in Canada. They partner closely with clients there to implement their cloud-based Sunrise EHR , their dbMotion data integration platform, and more. While many in the Healthcare IT Today community likely know Altera, Sunrise, and dbMotion from their work in the US, it’s great to learn the work they’re doing to address the health I

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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.

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Mass General Brigham fires 2 employees after data breach

Becker's Health IT

Mass General Brigham has terminated two employees for allowing another individual to perform their duties, resulting in a breach of some patients' protected health information.

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DOJ slaps $20M opioid prescription penalty on OptumRx

Fierce Healthcare

OptumRx will pay $20 million to resolve claims the company violated the Controlled Substances Act by improperly filling certain opioid prescriptions, the Department of Justice recently announced.

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Cano Health exits bankruptcy as private company

Healthcare Dive

The primary care chain is now focused on its Florida market, which includes 80 medical centers.

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HIMSS 2024 – What do Vendors or Providers Need to do Differently in the Wake of the Change Healthcare Outage?

Healthcare IT Today

As we continue to put more and more of our very sensitive healthcare data into the digital space, our cybersecurity becomes all that more important. This importance has been a hot topic recently due to the Change Healthcare outage. While I’m sure this event caused a lot of organizations to check in on and strengthen their own cybersecurity, we need to make sure that this is an action being mirrored by all vendors and providers.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.