Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 8, 2023
In 2021, Walgreens Boots Alliance acquired VillageMD for $5.2 | By 2030, it is projected that 30% of U.S. primary care will be owned by non-traditional players like Amazon and Walmart.
Compliancy Group
AUGUST 9, 2023
In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, compliance with regulations and guidelines is more important than ever. The cost of non-compliance in healthcare can be staggering financially and ethically. Organizations that fail to adhere to applicable laws and regulations face hefty fines and risk damaging their reputation and losing patient trust.
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Healthcare IT Today
AUGUST 9, 2023
The following is a guest article by Karla Guarino, Technical Sales Consultant at Kiosk Innovations, Inc. Digital kiosks have become increasingly valuable in a variety of applications within our society, and the healthcare industry is no exception. In this context, it is crucial to recognize the significance of digital kiosks and their contribution to the medical field, with a particular emphasis on ensuring equal access and inclusion for all patients.
Electronic Health Reporter
AUGUST 9, 2023
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Sarah M. Worthy, CEO and founder, DoorSpace. As the healthcare industry continues to evolve, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful tool with the potential to revolutionize the way medical […] The article Embracing AI in Healthcare: Enhancing Productivity and Effectiveness for Doctors and Nurses appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
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Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?
Healthcare Dive
AUGUST 8, 2023
The complexity of combining IT systems and increased media attention before a deal could explain hospitals’ increased vulnerability, according to the paper.
Bill of Health
AUGUST 10, 2023
By Christi Guerrini, David Gurney, Steve Kramer, CeCe Moore, Margaret Press, and Amy McGuire State legislators have enacted a flurry of genetic privacy bills that will strengthen the privacy and security practices of direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies and give customers more control over their data. What they might not realize is that these bills could be interpreted in ways that limit law enforcement’s ability to use a new technique that helps identify violent criminals and human rema
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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
AUGUST 9, 2023
By necessity, the COVID-19 pandemic brought physicians into patients' living rooms virtually. Now, telehealth has evolved to something more – remote therapeutic monitoring. RTM, which is reimbursable , lets patients connect with their doctors and nurses via care management apps on their smartphones to report non-physiological data, ask questions, watch videos and report outcomes to get better – anytime, day or night.
Healthcare Dive
AUGUST 9, 2023
The letter, sent by a bipartisan group of senators to tax commissioners, comes as the federal government increases scrutiny into nonprofit hospitals’ charity care spending.
Bill of Health
AUGUST 8, 2023
By Cynthia Golembeski, Ans Irfan, Michael Méndez, Amite Dominick, Rasheera Dopson, and Julie Skarha People with disabilities — one of the most climate vulnerable groups — are often overlooked before, during, and in the aftermath of disasters. Structural competency , which accounts for systemic “level determinants, biases, inequities, and blind spots,” is important to mitigating environmental racism and ableism in climate change and disaster policy.
Electronic Health Reporter
AUGUST 8, 2023
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Harris Data Integrity Solutions, the leading provider of best-in-class patient data integrity services and software, has been engaged by University Hospitals (UH) to undertake a comprehensive cleanup of UH Lake Health’s Master Patient Index (MPI) […] The article University Hospitals Selects Harris Data Integrity Solutions for UH Lake Health MPI Data Conversion appeared first on electronichea
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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.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
AUGUST 7, 2023
The American Telemedicine Association released a statement on Friday saying that it applauds the Drug Enforcement Agency for posting a meeting notice on Friday that indicates that it is "openly considering" a special registration that would allow providers to prescribe medically necessary substances by telehealth. WHY IT MATTERS The DEA said in its notice that it is conducting public listening sessions to get input on prescribing controlled substances on telemedicine platforms and to l
Healthcare Dive
AUGUST 7, 2023
The announcement comes after the agency received more than 38,000 public comments in response to a proposal that would restrict telehealth prescriptions, with “a significant majority” expressing concern.
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 11, 2023
Microsoft rolled out a new electronic health records cloud database solution, leveraging Azure Large Instances, that enables health systems to scale capacity for high-volume workloads. | Microsoft rolled out a new electronic health records cloud database solution, leveraging Azure Large Instances, that enables health systems to scale capacity for high-volume workloads.
HIT Consultant
AUGUST 10, 2023
What You Should Know: Movano Health (Nasdaq: MOVE), a purpose-driven healthcare solutions company at the intersection of medical and consumer devices and makers of the Evie Ring , announced the formation of its Medical Advisory Board. The initial panel is composed of healthcare industry subject matter experts in women’s health, mental health, and sleep, who will serve as trusted advisors to the Evie team regarding the development of its medical-grade smart ring for women and provide insights to
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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.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
AUGUST 8, 2023
Success Stories & ROI Having gained some hard-won wisdom about the dos and don'ts of information technology investments in recent years, healthcare providers are getting bolder in their digital transformation spending. And many forward-thinking hospitals and health systems are finding significant clinical, financial and operational ROI for their efforts.
Healthcare Dive
AUGUST 10, 2023
CEO Jeff Tangney attributed the company’s slowdown to “post-COVID upsell weakness,” while also reducing Doximity’s revenue guidance for fiscal year 2024.
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 11, 2023
Access to care for Medicaid fee-for-service beneficiaries with substance use disorder has improved from 2014 until 2021, but much more can be done to improve it further, researchers say. | There have been substantial improvements in coverage for substance use disorder and opioid use disorder since 2014, according to a study in JAMA Network. Nonetheless, there’s room for yet more improvement.
HIT Consultant
AUGUST 10, 2023
Source: Stanford Children’s Health What You Should Know: Students from Stanford University School of Engineering robotics team designed robotic puppies, known as ‘The Pupper Robots,’ that helps calm and distract young pediatric patients during routine and complex procedures at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford. The University robotics team 3D printed 30 pups to interact and play with kids at the hospital’s family resource center, Story Corner.
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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.
C&M Health Law
AUGUST 7, 2023
On July 21, 2023, the Department of Health Care Access and Information of the California Health and Human Services Agency released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (the “Proposed Rule”) with regulations that would implement new financial and ownership transparency requirements for skilled nursing facilities (“SNFs”) in California. Senate Bill 650 , which was signed into law in October 2021 and codified at Section 128734.1 of the California Health and Safety Code, requires organizations that ope
Healthcare Dive
AUGUST 7, 2023
The decision is expected to increase the number of claims providers file in the independent dispute resolution process, especially for smaller amounts, according to a health lawyer.
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 10, 2023
Medicare Part D drug prices have increased by an average of 226% since market entry. These 25 drugs are responsible for $80.9 billion in total Part D spending in 2021. | A report from AARP broke down how popular brand-name drugs have continued to rise in price and exceed inflation.
HIT Consultant
AUGUST 8, 2023
Mike Szczesny, Owner & VP of EDCO Awards & Specialties The healthcare industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation, driven by the innovation and advancements introduced by emerging startups. In an era where healthcare spending is projected to triple by 2040 and the global healthcare market is poised for substantial growth, harnessing the potential of these startups is paramount.
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Start-ups & SMBs launching products quickly must bundle dashboards, reports, & self-service analytics into apps. Customers expect rapid value from your product (time-to-value), data security, and access to advanced capabilities. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) tools can provide valuable data analysis capabilities, but they have a barrier to entry that can stop small and midsize businesses from capitalizing on them.
MedTrainer
AUGUST 9, 2023
In the realm of healthcare, HIPAA compliance is the de-facto standard, and compliance is non-negotiable. The onus is on healthcare organizations to ensure anyone handling sensitive patient information is well-trained and knowledgeable on HIPAA standards and practices. Failure to comply can mean huge penalties and legal action. This is why HIPAA training software is so important.
Healthcare Dive
AUGUST 10, 2023
Star ratings bonuses jumped 30% from 2022 to 2023 to reach $12.8 billion, according to the KFF, as the Medicare program faces a growing spending crisis.
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 10, 2023
Mantra Health, a digital mental health provider for higher education, is joining forces with adolescent-focused Charlie Health to broaden access for students seeking higher levels of care. | The partners will connect college and university students who require a higher level of mental health care to Charlie Health’s virtual intensive outpatient program.
HIT Consultant
AUGUST 10, 2023
What You Should Know: Only 57 percent of healthcare organizations use data to make business decisions, despite 90 percent of healthcare leaders agreeing that access to quality data is critical to organizational performance, according to a new report by Arcadia. The Current State of Healthcare Analytics Report insights come from a pulse survey on the current state of healthcare analytics platforms conducted by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) and Arcadia.
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The industry has seen an increasing pace of ransomware, zero-day, and remote-code execution attacks. Learn how to defend against these against these attacks in this eBook.
HealthIT Answers
AUGUST 7, 2023
By Charbel Rizkallah - More hospitals and healthcare centers worldwide are embracing a “hospital to home” model of care focused on decentralizing healthcare – specifically, getting patients out of the hospital and enabling them to receive care outside of hospital walls, often in their own home. The post How Remote Patient Monitoring Brings the Hospital to the Home appeared first on Health IT Answers.
Healthcare Dive
AUGUST 11, 2023
The request for more information pushes back the timeline of the merger as regulators take a more active stance in healthcare M&A oversight.
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 10, 2023
4 in 5 health plan execs are significantly concerned about rising GLP-1 utilization and costs, according to a newly | 4 in 5 health plan execs are significantly concerned about rising GLP-1 utilization and costs, according to a newly released survey from Virta Health.
HIT Consultant
AUGUST 8, 2023
Dr. Aron Tendler, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, BrainsWay When patients struggle with depression, common first-line responses involve talk therapy and prescription medication. Yet, we know that one-third of patients are treatment resistant to several medication trials, and a lot of people are left without relief. As mental health professionals look to bridge the gap in serving the growing demand of patients with mental illness, investing in modern and advanced treatment devices is a key component
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The emergence of generative AI is reshaping the landscape of contract management, enabling businesses to generate and negotiate legal agreements with greater ease and speed. In this on-demand webinar, Hal Marcus, VP of Product Marketing at Evisort discusses how Evisort's generative AI transforms contract creation and negotiation, empowering legal teams to streamline processes while reducing risk.
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