Bill of Health

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

by Rossella De Falco Climate change is one of the most pressing threats to health in the U.K. While climate change impacts everyone, marginalized groups and those with pre-existing health conditions are suffering the most, leading to greater health inequalities. This article explains how climate change impacts the health of the most marginalized populations in the U.K. from a human rights perspective.

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Fierce Healthcare

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is attempting to cover anti-obesity medications under Medicare Part D and Medicaid, the agency announced Nov. 26. | With time running out before leaving office, the Biden administration is proposing a rule to have Medicare and Medicaid cover anti-obesity medications and bolster guardrails for AI, among the changes.

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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.

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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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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.

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Healthcare Dive

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

A Texas federal judge has sided with UnitedHealthcare in determining regulators messed up calculating its Medicare Advantage quality scores for next year. The decision could have big implications for similar pending cases.

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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.

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Healthcare It News

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Victoria announces $14M EMR expansion The Victorian government is investing A$21.4 million ($14 million) more to replace paper-based patient medical records systems in several public health settings. In a statement, state health minister Mary-Anne Thomas said four health services will be supported to transition to electronic records: The Royal Eye and Ear Hospital, Eastern Health (Victoria's second largest health service with 65 facilities), the 15-service Hume Rural Health Alliance, and Gra

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Healthcare Dive

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Twenty-three percent of working-age adults with health insurance face high out-of-pocket costs that make it difficult to afford care, according to a survey by the Commonwealth Fund.

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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

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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!

American Medical Compliance

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) technology is transforming the approach to diabetes care for healthcare providers, including endocrinologists, diabetes educators, and nurses, as well as for the patients they support. Unlike traditional methods that rely on periodic fingerstick tests, CGM offers real-time insights into glucose levels, trends, and fluctuations, empowering proactive management and improving patient outcomes.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

What You Should Know: – Hospitals across the country are facing an ever-increasing onslaught of claims denials from insurance companies, with denials up 20.2% in 2023, according to the American Hospital Association. These denials – triggered by AI and often error-prone – cost hospitals $20 billion a year in administrative bloat and reduce patients’ access to quality care. – To help hospitals fight back, Cofactor AI today introduced a new first-of-its-kind AI-powered platform to easil

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Healthcare Dive

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Insurers could save 20% in administrative costs and 10% in medical costs by harnessing the technology, experts said during a panel hosted by Healthcare Dive last week.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

At the 2024 Oracle Health Summit in Nashville, TN, the company unveiled its next-generation EHR. It sports a completely new user interface that is cleaner, more modernized, and has a new prominent feature – the Ask Oracle bar. Through this bar, users can navigate the system (either through voice or typed commands) and ask the system questions about the patient they are about to see.

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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.

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Healthcare Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Behind every patient’s journey toward recovery stands a nurse who has taken on the role of caregiver, advocate, and support system. The nurse/patient relationship is built on trust, empathy, and mutual respect. Nurses are often the first to greet patients as they walk through the door. They’re the last to say goodbye. This bond goes beyond medical care.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

What You Should Know: – Google has introduced Health AI Developer Foundations (HAI-DEF) , a public resource designed to empower developers in building and implementing AI models for healthcare more efficiently. – The initiative aims to democratize AI development in the healthcare sector, fostering innovation and improving patient care. Addressing Challenges in Healthcare AI Development Developing AI for healthcare presents unique challenges: Data Requirements: Large, diverse datasets

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Healthcare Dive

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The HHS’ Office for Civil Rights’ audit program was too narrow in scope to effectively assess data protections and reduce cyber risks in the healthcare sector, according to the report.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The following is a guest article by Paulo Pinho, M.D. , Chief Medical and Strategy Officer at Discern Health The U.S. healthcare system is largely a sickness model of reactive care delivery. In our current healthcare delivery model, interventions are triggered by patients becoming unwell; we don’t invest enough in prevention and when we do, prevention strategies are often misdirected.

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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.

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Digital Health News

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The Digital Health Networks' 2024 mentoring programme has received positive feedback, ahead of the expanded 2025 programme launch.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

What You Should Know: – Medtronic today announced that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded a three-year contract for the deployment of nearly 100 additional GI Genius™ AI-powered endoscopy units across VA medical centers nationwide. – The expansion aims to provide veterans with access to state-of-the-art colorectal cancer screening technology.

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Healthcare Dive

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Union Health said it would submit a new Certificate of Public Advantage application to try to acquire Terre Haute Regional Hospital.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

I recently heard someone say that Thanksgiving was their favorite holiday. They loved that it was relatively simple compared to some other holidays and was focused on showing gratitude. No doubt gratitude is one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves and others around us. On this Thanksgiving, we want everyone in the Healthcare IT Today community to know how much we appreciate you.

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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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Medisys Compliance

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, managing administrative tasks like medical billing can be challenging for providers. A medical billing agency plays a pivotal role in ensuring that healthcare providers focus on patient care while leaving the complexities of billing and revenue cycle management to the experts. This article explores into everything you need to know about medical billing agencies, including their benefits, services, and how to choose the best one for your practice.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

What You Should Know: – Trustwise , an innovator in AI performance and risk management, has collaborated with Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex (Health Innovation KSS), Hitachi Digital Services, and Further to co-develop MedAssist GPT, a generative AI application for medical education that leverages NVIDIA NIM microservices. – The application equips UK medical students with real-time, personalized evidence-based clinical guidance.

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Healthcare Dive

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Some lawmakers are concerned the facilities may close absent a deal.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job.

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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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