Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 12, 2024

In a world where consumers can order dog food, schedule a haircut or buy a plane ticket with just a few keystrokes, patients often are left wondering why healthcare has to be so complicated – and why so many processes seem stuck in the past. Today, as consumers grow more dependent on convenient and efficient online tools across retail, banking and grocers, patients are becoming increasingly aware of – and dissatisfied with – healthcare's digital deficiencies, which often cr

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Healthcare Dive

OCTOBER 15, 2024

CVS Health will stop providing many infusion services and close or sell 29 pharmacies in the coming months, a spokesperson said.

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Bill of Health

OCTOBER 14, 2024

by Matthew B. Lawrence and Avraham R. Sholkoff This has been a busy year in research and regulation addressing addictive design by social media platforms, marked by advisories or initiatives from the Surgeon General , American Psychiatric Association , and American Academy of Pediatrics that spotlight the major public health hazard of social media. With many foundational questions still unanswered, scholars across legal academic disciplines — public health, technology, tort, First Amendment, and

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MRO Compliance

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Internal audits and monitoring are essential practices to ensure coding and billing compliance, protect revenue, and defend against payer audits and clinical denials. However, with limited time and resources, it becomes impossible to internally review every physician, patient type or risk area.  In the October edition of HCCA Compliance Today , MRO senior director of revenue cycle, Dawn Crump and program manager of revenue integrity, Garnette McLaughlin, discuss new strategies for internal aud

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Speaker: Brian Richardson, Brian Richardson, Founder and CEO of Richardson Consulting Group

Let’s face it—most ethics and compliance training programs aren’t winning awards for engagement. But that doesn’t mean they can’t be effective, captivating, and maybe even enjoyable! Join learning design expert Brian Richardson for a dynamic session on how to breathe new life into your ethics and compliance training. We'll explore innovative strategies to bring traditionally dry topics to life, making them resonate with learners and drive tangible change.

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Mobi Health News

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The AHA and MDisrupt will also co-develop a platform to enable expert referrals and disseminate evidence-based science to healthcare technology innovators.

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Bill of Health

OCTOBER 17, 2024

by Rebekah Ninan This past month, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a wave of artificial intelligence-related legislation into law. Much public debate has been focused on SB 1047, a proposal ultimately vetoed by Governor Newsom, which would have held AI companies liable for “ catastrophic harms ” from AI models. Comparatively little attention has been paid to three new laws aimed at health care-related AI and data privacy.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 14, 2024

MD Home Health, a 39-year-old home health agency, has launched omnichannel home health services, what it says is a first for Phoenix and Arizona. The new offerings will include remote patient monitoring, telehealth, a brick-and-mortar clinic at HonorHealth Scottsdale, and traditional in-home services. President and CEO David P. Tusa, who joined MD Home Health in 2022, spoke with us about the motivation behind embracing the omnichannel approach, what the telehealth component looks like, what the

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MRO Compliance

OCTOBER 15, 2024

As health care continues its digital transformation, interoperability and data quality are critical to measuring and improving patient outcomes. Whether focused on HEDIS®, value-based care or broader quality measurement activities, reliable data—facilitated through Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR®) APIs and other interoperable systems—are essential for effective reporting, decision making and delivery of care.

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Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Developing smart hospitals has been a way for South Korea to meet the growing demand for more personalised healthcare in their fast-ageing society. At the helm of this effort is the Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI), an agency under the Ministry of Health and Welfare. Its principal researcher, Jong Yeob Kim, shared how they are fostering smart hospitals in South Korea in the HIMSS24 APAC session, "Patient-Centered Healthcare Transformation Based on Sustainability: Insights

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Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Microsoft recently unveiled several new artificial intelligence capabilities for healthcare organizations designed to help analyze diverse medical data, streamline nursing documentation and enable | Microsoft recently unveiled several new AI capabilities for healthcare organizations designed to help analyze diverse medical data, streamline nursing documentation and enable companies to build their own healthcare AI agents.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The following is a guest article b y Erin Weber , Chief Policy and Research Officer at CAQH Accurate provider data is foundational to the healthcare ecosystem. It guides decision-making, helps patients access the care they need, and keeps operations running smoothly behind the scenes. And while we’ve all acknowledged the challenge of keeping provider data up-to-date and error-free—especially with frequent changes in practice locations, credentials, and network participation—what we don’t talk ab

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MRO Compliance

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Healthcare NOW Radio Podcast Network · MRO Exchange: Data Quality with Frank Jackson, SVP of Clinical Quality and Payer Solutions S1E9: Host Mo Weitnauer, Chief Product Officer, interviews Frank Jackson, SVP of Clinical Quality and Payer Solutions, for a thoughtful discussion around data quality. They discuss the importance of data quality as it relates to accuracy, reliability, and completeness, when care delivery for patients is of the utmost importance in today’s healthcare landscape.

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Healthcare Dive

OCTOBER 16, 2024

It's the largest antitrust settlement to date in the healthcare industry, according to law firm Whatley Kallas, which represented the plaintiffs.

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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

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Assisted living facilities are a lifeline for elderly and vulnerable individuals who need care and support in a safe, nurturing environment. Yet, even in these compassionate settings, caregivers often face the challenge of managing aggressive behaviors among residents. Imagine the case of Mrs. Stevens, a once gentle and kind woman who, after the onset of dementia, began exhibiting sudden outbursts of anger.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 18, 2024

With a Heritage in Safety, RLDatix Expands its Suite of Connected Healthcare Operations Solutions to Equip Healthcare Organizations with a 360-Degree View of Providers, Patient Safety, and Care Quality RLDatix , the leading global provider of connected healthcare operations software and services, announced its acquisition of SocialClimb LLC , a healthcare technology company supplying patient satisfaction, reputation management, and revenue growth solutions to provider groups, hospitals, and heal

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Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The Coalition for Health AI (CHAI) announced the completion of two draft documents on Friday that may have a big effect on the future of AI in healthcare. | After Deputy Secretary Andrea Palm announced that HHS will work with industry to develop a national network of quality assurance labs for AI, CHAI is releasing two draft documents that spell out how to certify those assurance labs and an AI "nutrition label" for healthcare decision-makers.

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Healthcare Dive

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Vertex AI Search for Healthcare is designed to quickly query a patient’s medical record. Google says the tool will reduce the administrative burden for payers and providers.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 18, 2024

What You Should Know: – As more people search for solutions to help manage their mental health, the interest and usage of smartphone apps and digital tools continues to grow. But when it comes to starting a journey with a digital health app, it may be overwhelming when there are many to choose from. – That’s why UnitedHealthcare is bringing Calm Health to more than 13 million commercial members as part of its offerings.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Nirvana ’s platform sheds light into the opaque world of healthcare benefits. By leveraging AI, Nirvana provides instant verification of insurance and highly accurate cost estimates to providers and their patients. As a result, Nirvana enables a world in which patients can seek care confidently without fear of surprise bills while providers save time and money.

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Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Sponsor: Hyland Primary topic: Patient Engagement Topic: Patient Engagement Resource Central: White Papers External url: [link] Thumbnail: Body: Sponsor: Hyland Enterprise Taxonomy: Quality Care Care Short Headline: Give clinicians a comprehensive view of patient health Region Tag: Global Edition Node settings: Exclude from Accelerate RSS feed

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Healthcare Dive

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The provider, which offers primary care, dental services and mental healthcare, said its primary care patient portal is currently offline.

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Speaker: Amie Phillips Pablo, VP, Corporate Compliance & Privacy Officer at Novo Nordisk

In today’s complex healthcare environment, navigating third-party relationships has become even more challenging—whether it’s vendor relationships, employee activities, or patient-facing interactions. Left unmanaged, these conflicts can compromise trust, regulatory compliance, and even organizational reputation. So, how can healthcare teams stay ahead?

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Jeffrey Gladd, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Fullscript Today’s healthcare system is broken—mostly operating as a “sick care” system that too often manages disease or symptoms without regard for the interconnectedness of the human body or the factors that serve at the root causes of disease. Care often consists of “quick fixes” and prescription-heavy treatments that don’t address these root causes.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The Strategic Move Advances the Company’s Role in Healthcare Automation, Further Streamlining Data and Processes in Hospitals and Health Systems Nationwide at the Most Critical Time Vyne Medical , a leader in the healthcare industry for improving disparate communication process management, today announced the acquisition of Extract Systems , an award-winning provider of advanced data extraction solutions, solidifying Vyne Medical’s position as a leading healthcare automation company.

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Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 17, 2024

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Healthcare Dive

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The bill, announced last month by Sens. Ron Wyden and Mark Warner, is a good step forward, but hospitals may need more funds to boost their cybersecurity practices, experts say.

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