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Medical Records from Prospect Ransomware Attack Appear on Dark Web

HIPAA Journal

Medical records extracted during the recent Prospect Medical Holdings ransomware attack are being allegedly offered for sale on the dark web according to social media sources. The notification of the sale has been interpreted as a signal to Prospect Medical Holdings to quickly respond to the hackers’ ransom demands.

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Why voice recognition is the new competitive battleground in healthcare's digital transformation

Healthcare It News

Dr. Lahr points out that even with leading technology providers for voice-based tools, a "person behind the curtain" often interprets the conversation and separates the clinical terminology from the overall conversation. Region Tag: Global Edition. He is the founder and CEO of Damo Consulting.

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Study: NYC Black, Latino patients less likely than white patients to use telehealth during pandemic

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A new study from the Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association published this week showed that in New York City during the first few months of the pandemic, Black and Latino patients had lower odds of using telehealth versus other modalities. In areas with broadband availability, telehealth is still not always an option.

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What Are The Current Regulatory Changes And Compliance Requirements That ASCs Need To Be Aware Of In Their Billing Practices?

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Isaac Smith, Billing, Coding, and Reimbursement Specialist at Medcare MSO ASCs are types of medical facilities that are subject to stringent regulations. From building layout to medical staff qualifications, these ASC regulations cover it all. ASCA members can view an ASC-specific surveyor tag tool.

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Riding the digital wave through COVID-19

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NHS Digital increased the capacity and range of NHS 111 (the 24/7 telephone and online service for people who need advice and information about urgent medical problems), and NHSX (which focuses on the digital transformation of health and social care) launched a competition for remote monitoring technology.

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A guide to connected health device and remote patient monitoring vendors

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The platform uses AI and machine learning that combines sensor data from the wearable with the patient’s medical history to create a unique profile that is updated in real time throughout the monitoring period. The AI continuously runs algorithms on the patient’s profile to predict decompensation.

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The Beginning of a Bad TRIP – Alabama’s Embryonic Personhood Decision and Targeted Restrictions on IVF Provision

Bill of Health

Following the hypothetical above, as the number of cycles required to become pregnant skyrockets from one or two to twelve, the price tag also goes up from $30,000 to $180,000 or $360,000. In addition, each round of IVF is expensive and time consuming. A single cycle of IVF costs an estimated $30,000.

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