Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

"UCTH treats a range of conditions with extended hours 365 days a year via browser-based video visits," said Dr. Angela Skrzynski, clinical lead for urgent care telehealth for COVID-19 remote patient monitoring and care after COVID-19 programs at Virtua Health. [ Click here for Part 1].

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 14, 2021

I expect the other trend will be focusing on mental health, especially in the context of the post-Covid era. We’re looking forward to hearing about the acceleration of technology-driven performance and accountability in healthcare. Patty Hayward, Director of Healthcare Strategy for Provider and Payer Markets at Talkdesk.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Ever since Wilhelm Roentgen created the first X-ray image in 1895, few technologies have had more influence on medicine than those related to clinical imaging. It’s pretty remarkable if we compare the MRI, CT, and X-ray technologies of even just 20 years ago with those of today. Paul Shumway, co-founder at Novarad. the human body).

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Hall Render

JUNE 10, 2022

As skilled nursing ‘teeters,’ leaders look to DC for help on pay rule and more. Providers press CMS for massive overhaul to often-delayed radiation oncology model. These are the compliance issues providers should be preparing for, post-PHE. COVID-19 rising in Alabama, experts believe cases are higher than reported.

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Hall Render

MAY 20, 2022

AMA, organizations launch effort to apply equity lens to patient care. COVID-19 public health emergency set to be extended. COVID-19 public health emergency set to be extended. Covid-19 remains a public health emergency in US, administration says. How advanced analytics can help solve SDOH problems.

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

CMS gives nursing homes a longer leash on staff COVID-19 vaccination requirements. Providers face ‘ominous reality’ of payment cuts as CMS finalizes 2023 Physician Fee Schedule. 2 orthopedic hospitals facing Medicare readmission penalties. 2 patients arrested after holding 3 staffers hostage at Arizona State Hospital.

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Hall Render

APRIL 19, 2024

Can lawmakers do anything about it? to Study Treatments for Vascular Abnormalities Federal Appeals Court Hears Arguments on Nation’s First Ban on Gender-affirming Care for Minors Jason Demke Hired as COO at Mercy Hospital Fort Smit Pulaski Tech Awarded $5.7M

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

NATIONAL 382 rural hospitals cut chemotherapy, breakdown by state 1 year after Amazon-One Medical deal finalized: What’s happened since ACOs want increased participation of long-term and post-acute care providers ‘Behind the times’: DC tries to catch up with AI’s use in health care CMS finalizes DSH payment cuts for some safety-net hospitals: (..)

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SQA

JUNE 10, 2021

Data pertaining to price and technical specifications of these devices must be provided to ANVISA according to the following timeframes: For new registrations, submissions are required within 60 days of registration publication by ANVISA. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there was an increase of 39.2%

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 6, 2020

In an age when nearly everyone is digitally connected in some way – even many senior citizens, who are often characterized as technophobic – it only makes sense that the healthcare industry is seeing a lot of connected health devices and remote patient monitoring (RPM) technologies.

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SQA

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

A new template for the Certificate of a Pharmaceutical Product will be put into use in line with China’s pharmaceutical export practices and the latest World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines. ” The requirements for providers (e.g.,

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Healthcare Law Blog

JANUARY 10, 2022

CMS failed to mention that the Proposed Rule will also result in additional administrative burdens and increased costs for MA organizations (“MAOs”) and Part D sponsors. Key provisions of the Proposed Rule are summarized below. Comments are due by March 7, 2022. Enrollee Participation in Plan Governance (§ 422.107).

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 18, 2024

Now more than ever before, patients are interested in being active participants in their care, selecting the right health partner, and connecting with their providers. By balancing compliance, innovation, and budget constraints, healthcare organizations will drive better health outcomes, ushering in a more efficient era in healthcare.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 1, 2023

to Recruit, Train Primary Care Students UAMS Gets $17.5M to Recruit, Train Primary Care Students UAMS Gets $17.5M to Recruit, Train Primary Care Students UAMS Gets $17.5M to Recruit, Train Primary Care Students UAMS Gets $17.5M to Recruit, Train Primary Care Students UAMS Gets $17.5M

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Healthcare Law Blog

JANUARY 13, 2023

Morgan Healthcare Conference is how our healthcare industry today is addressing the mental health needs of Americans. About 1 in 4 adult Americans have behavioral health conditions, which cost the economy about $900 billion annually – and that was looking at statistics from immediately before the COVID-19 pandemic.

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HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic laid bare the impact of reduced surgery volume, with hospitals suffering immediate revenue loss and negative profit margins. Two tools, in particular, can play a pivotal role in streamlining the surgery scheduling process: Shared terminology and automated Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

CMS may now enforce its COVID-19 vaccination policy for healthcare workers in all 50 states. HHS seeks $30B to combat COVID-19. How CMS is affecting the future of healthcare. Senators look to address privacy, new technology in renewed push to modernize HIPAA. CMS delays star ratings update until July.

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HIT Consultant

JULY 28, 2022

Act III of COVID: Navigating the Crosscurrents of Post-Inflation. Act I: Pre-COVID (Pre-2020) Act II: Post-COVID (2020 – 2021) Act III: Post-Inflation (2022 – ?). The amount of investment going into Health IT is nearly half the Post-COVID peak, but still 27% higher than Pre-COVID levels.

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Total Medical Compliance Resources

APRIL 14, 2023

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Makes Progress in the Whole-of-Government Response to Long COVID U.S. Today, HHS is releasing this Fact Sheet outlining the progress made in the last year in responding to Long COVID and actions moving forward. AHRQ intends to make up to $9 million in awards by September 2023.

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Hall Render

MARCH 31, 2023

in 2022, survey finds Senate votes to end COVID-19 national emergency Why are 600+ rural hospitals at risk of closing? in 2022, survey finds Senate votes to end COVID-19 national emergency Why are 600+ rural hospitals at risk of closing? buys industrial property in Rancho Cordova for $5.12

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Hall Render

APRIL 15, 2022

Casey, Grassley, introduce bill to help rural hospitals. CMS: End to pandemic waivers helps nursing homes ‘redirect efforts’ to meet residents’ needs. CMS revises COVID-19 nursing home protocols. Congress breaks for recess with $10B COVID-19 aid in limbo. How Hospitals Are Using AI to Save Lives.

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Hall Render

JUNE 9, 2023

million from Miracle Day Arkansas Hospice Takes Over LifeTouch Hospice Arkansas hospitals say they are struggling; report questions those claims Arkansas law allows physician assistants to be rendering providers for Medicaid Arkansas rural hospitals work to keep their doors open Panda Express Pledges $1.2M

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Hall Render

MAY 19, 2023

to Partners The federal COVID-19 emergency is ending. to Partners The federal COVID-19 emergency is ending. Supplemental Grant for Rural Health Programs UAMS to Study Affordable Care Act’s Impact on Breast Cancer Treatment Arkansas Children’s Hospital Auxiliary Donates $1.4

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Ransomware group claims responsibility for 2 hospital cyberattacks California found ‘major deficiencies’ at hospital pharmacy on probation California health leaders provide updates on CalAIM implementation California health system uses $1.5M

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SQA

DECEMBER 16, 2022

One of the important questions addressed is: How can batch reproducibility be demonstrated? This guidance will help applicants interpret how to implement Essential Principles of Medical Device Safety and Performance using information that was issued in March 2020. 19 Medical Rehabilitation Equipment. 30 of 2022.

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 16, 2023

This article aims to answer the questions what AI in healthcare is, what are – or what will be – the benefits of AI in healthcare, and how can concerns about the ethics of AI in healthcare be overcome. It is the process of using mathematical models of data to help a computer learn without direct instruction.

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Hall Render

AUGUST 4, 2023

10 Providers prepare for new vaccine threats as mandate officially sunsets Senate committee passes HHS appropriations bill for FY 2024 Stark law changes ramp up in 2023 The gap between strong hospitals and struggling systems is growing This trend could reduce the number of ASCs UnitedHealthcare Invests $11.1M To Address SDOH Needs U.S.

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Total HIPAA

JUNE 7, 2021

Every organization should have safeguards and procedures in place for preventing security incidents before they happen. Here is our guide for what you can do to strengthen your security program, prepare your workforce, and keep your organization’s information safe. What you can do to prevent cybersecurity attacks.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 22, 2023

health care spending hits $4.5 Million in Retaliation Suit John Muir, Tenet scrap hospital deal after FTC challenge Kaiser to lay off 79 administrative employees Leaning toward big wins in schizophrenia and vaccines, venture group raises new fund of $389 million Madera hospital creditors want to be paid, including CEO. health care spending hits $4.5

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SQA

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

ANVISA published the RDC 702/2022, which repeals some requirements that were instituted to speed market approval of devices needed to treat patients during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Approximately 200 comments were received from 17 stakeholder organizations. European Commission (EC).

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Alabama’s COVID positivity rate, hospitalizations drop considerably. Tracking COVID-19 in Alaska: State reports significant decrease in cases, hospitalizations. As COVID rates continue decline in Alaska, how close are we to end of pandemic? Here’s how Arizona bioscience sector is making a difference.

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Ransomware attacks against hospitals put patients’ lives at risk, researchers say States, FTC continue to target noncompetes: 3 updates The best hospital in each state, per Newsweek What to know about Stark law’s $9.2M

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The CDC has stopped printing them Telehealth Visits Decline 46%, But Telebehavioral Healthcare Still High URAC to offer health equity accreditation Walgreens CIO is latest to leave in company’s C-suite shakeup AI is creating a complex landscape for healthcare executives ALABAMA Alabama hospital to remain on Cerner after sale Alabama gets $3.6M

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The CDC has stopped printing them Telehealth Visits Decline 46%, But Telebehavioral Healthcare Still High URAC to offer health equity accreditation Walgreens CIO is latest to leave in company’s C-suite shakeup AI is creating a complex landscape for healthcare executives ALABAMA Alabama hospital to remain on Cerner after sale Alabama gets $3.6M

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Vincent Partners With Park Plaza Mall on Community Health Programs Former Arkansas Medical Board Chair Brian Hyatt Arrested for Medicaid Fraud New Provider in Arkansas Focuses on No-Rush Health Care Walker Foundation Pledges $1M to UAMS Radiation Oncology Center Five nonprofits to split $5.9 health care startup Ounce raises $5.2M

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Augusta University study provides answers Northeast Georgia Health System receives national recognition for its simulation center Trinity Health of Georgia, St. NATIONAL Amazon Pharmacy, One Medical pilot program integrates medication consultations Bad news for FTC’s noncompete ban Cigna to sell Medicare business to HCSC for $3.3B

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Hall Render

APRIL 26, 2024

New California rule aims to limit health care cost increases to 3% annually UC San Diego Health operations deal with California hospital slows to crawl Kaiser reports data breach affecting 13.4M area health system chief leaving for post in Florida Supreme Court will not hear D.C. biotech’s patent infringement appeal A D.C.

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