Medicaid cuts could have ‘drastic impact’ on providers
Healthcare Dive
MAY 9, 2025
Some providers may need to reduce services, lay off staff or close their doors if Congress enacts major cuts to the safety-net insurance program, experts say.
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SMC Telogorejo Hospital sees improved patient satisfaction with EMRAM Stage 6
Healthcare It News
MAY 6, 2025
Semarang Medical Center (SMC) Telogorejo Hospital in Central Java, Indonesia, has been validated for Stage 6 of the HIMSS Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model. The eight-stage model gauges an organisation's maturity in its EMR capabilities. A journey that started with an app The 285-bed private hospital began its digital transformation in 2017 with the launch of its mobile application, MySMC.
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Virtual nursing at Hackensack Meridian Health is making nurses and patients happy
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
MAY 12, 2025
Hackensack Meridian Health has made a conscious effort to identify ways to streamline administrative tasks for its bedside teams, minimizing non-clinical burdens for frontline staff. That's why the New Jersey health system decided to enhance its nursing staff with a virtual nursing program. The work of virtual nursing staff decreases the documentation currently completed by bedside nurses and allows for increased direct care interaction.
The MRO Exchange: Release of Information with Fabian Stone, VP Revenue Cycle Operations at CHOP
MRO Compliance
MAY 14, 2025
Healthcare NOW Radio Podcast Network MRO Exchange: Fabian Stone, VP Revenue Cycle Operations at CHOP S2E5: Host Don Hardwick, Senior VP of Client Relations at MRO, discusses the complexities of release of information with Fabian Stone, the Vice President, Revenue Cycle Operations at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).
The Essential Guide to Secure Messaging in Healthcare
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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.
Function Health Acquires Ezra, Introduces $499 Full-Body MRI Scan
Healthcare IT Today
MAY 12, 2025
This Historic Acquisition Reduces Barriers that Prevent People from Taking Control of Their Lifelong Health; Full Body MRI Scan Now Takes just 22 Minutes Instead of 60 Minutes, Costs $499 Instead of Over $1,500 Function Health has acquired Ezra and is launching a Full Body MRI with an FDA-cleared AI that cuts scan time from 60 minutes to 22 minutes, and $1500 to $499.
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House Republicans unveil Medicaid cuts including work requirement, provider tax freeze
Healthcare Dive
MAY 12, 2025
The House Energy and Commerce Committee is backing more moderate reforms to Medicaid. But Republicans’ policy proposals would still result in millions of Americans losing health insurance.
Epic gives sneak peek of new AI tool for SMS appointment scheduling
Healthcare It News
MAY 6, 2025
A new conversational artificial intelligence tool from Epic could enable health systems to offer and schedule appointments to patients by engaging them through text. In about 20 seconds, the AI agent can initiate a conversation via SMS with the patient to see whether they want to schedule a follow-up. If the patient texts back that they do, it will then text appointment options, as seen in a video accompanying the announcement.
How telemedicine bridges the rural maternity care gap
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
MAY 9, 2025
Enterprise Taxonomy: Telehealth Patient Access Rural and underserved communities Population and Public Health Care Node settings: Exclude from Accelerate RSS feed
Capitol Hill Briefing: Health Data Privacy 101 with the Healthcare Trust Institute and MRO
MRO Compliance
MAY 8, 2025
On April 24, 2025, the Healthcare Trust Institute (HTI) hosted a Capitol Hill briefing titled “Health Data Privacy101,” with insightful contributions from MROs own Anthony Murray, chief interoperability officer. With a need for a federal data privacy law, the session focused on the critical need for updating health data policies to better protect personal health information (PHI) and ensure compliance within the evolving digital ecosystem.
Bridging Innovation & Patient Care: The Growing Role of AI
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!
Virtual wards for children with cancer launch in Leeds
Digital Health News
MAY 12, 2025
Inhealthcare has partnered with Leeds Childrens Hospital to launch virtual wards for paediatric oncology patients.
eClinicalWorks Focuses on Growth and Back-to-Basics at 2025 Enterprise Summit
Healthcare IT Today
MAY 5, 2025
The message was clear at the 2025 eClinicalWorks Enterprise Summit: the company is focusing on features that have tangible ROI and addresses true frustrations. CEO Girish Navani also announced the bold plan to achieve $2 billion in annual revenue within 5 years. The annual Enterprise Summit hosted by eClinicalWorks is where the company unveils new features, and outlines their strategic direction in front of their large clinic customers.
A public health grant provides a lifeline for pregnant and postpartum women in Colorado. Federal cuts threaten its stability.
Healthcare Dive
MAY 7, 2025
The abrupt end of $11 billion in public health grants nationally disrupted a program in Colorado that provides residents critical access to behavioral health and substance abuse support.
Discovery Behavioral Health boosts care and revenue with patient engagement efforts
Healthcare It News
MAY 8, 2025
Discovery Behavioral Health, which operates 130 residential and outpatient treatment programs nationwide , was focused on delivering exceptional in-facility care while seeking innovative ways to enhance its post-discharge patient engagement. THE CHALLENGE With hundreds of patients completing treatment monthly, staff recognized an opportunity to strengthen follow-up capabilities.
HIPAA Compliance 2025: Navigating Regulatory Changes & Industry Trends
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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.
Teladoc acquires UpLift for $30 million
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
MAY 1, 2025
Teladoc Health announced that it would expand access to mental health services, bolstering its BetterHelp network of health plan relationships and adding to the company's suite of integrated virtual care services, by acquiring UpLift. WHY IT MATTERS UpLift, which provides virtual mental health therapy, psychiatry and medication management services, has arrangements with health plans offering the services of more than 1,500 mental health professionals as well as digital capabilities to more t
Neuralink brain implant allows ALS patient to communicate
Mobi Health News
MAY 5, 2025
Brad Smith is the third person in the world to receive Neuralink's brain-computer implant and the first person with ALS.
NHS Wales app relaunched with new functionality to be added
Digital Health News
MAY 12, 2025
The NHS Wales app has been relaunched, with the Welsh government urging patients to download it to access a range of services digitally.
Kinetik CEO Sufian Chowdhury on Fighting NEMT Fraud & Waste
HIT Consultant
MAY 6, 2025
Sufian Chowdhury, Co-Founder and CEO of Kinetik Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) provides a critical lifeline for millions of Medicaid recipients across the United States, ensuring access to vital medical care. However, this essential service operates within a highly fragmented landscape, often relying on antiquated technology or manual processes, making it susceptible to significant fraud, waste, and abuse a long-standing challenge nationwide.
Simplify Screening for Excluded Providers
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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.
A year after Steward declared bankruptcy, hospitals and communities still feel fallout: report
Healthcare Dive
MAY 7, 2025
Two Steward hospitals have paused services while five more have permanently closed. The closures brought layoffs and disruptions to patient care, according to the Private Equity Stakeholder Project.
EMC Grha Kedoya Hospital secures new Stage 6 EMRAM for West Jakarta
Healthcare It News
MAY 8, 2025
EMC Grha Kedoya Hospital in West Jakarta, Indonesia, has been validated for Stage 6 of the HIMSS Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model , which assesses an organisation’s maturity in EMR capabilities. Established in 2011, the private 200-bed hospital is part of EMC Healthcare, a group of eight private hospitals in Indonesia. It sees over 120,000 patients yearly with a workforce consisting of approximately 169 doctors, 392 nursing and other health professionals, and 800 clinical and 238 n
The Power of Listening to Patients: Improving Healthcare Through Technology and Compassion
Healthcare IT Today
MAY 6, 2025
The following is a guest article by Dr. Gary Rothenberg, DPM, Director of Medical Affairs at Podimetrics and Associate Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Michigan , and Jordan Munson, RN, MSN, Director of Patient Experience at Podimetrics In an era where healthcare technology is advancing at an unprecedented pace, one truth remains evident: Technology alone will not solve the challenges facing our healthcare system.
Somnia’s $2.4 Million Data Breach Settlement Receives Final Approval
HIPAA Journal
MAY 1, 2025
A $2.4 million settlement has received final approval from the court to resolve a class action lawsuit against Somnia Inc. and others over a 2022 cyberattack and data breach. Somnia manages anesthesiology services at more than a hundred surgery centers across the country. In the summer of 2022, Somnia experienced a cyberattack that saw hackers access parts of its network where patient information was stored.The forensic investigation confirmed that names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth,
Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape
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.
AI-driven heart scans speed up diagnosis and save millions
Digital Health News
MAY 6, 2025
AI-driven heart scans which cut the need for invasive tests have saved millions of pounds for the NHS, according to a new analysis.
Ethical Implementation of AI in Mental Healthcare: A Practical Guide
HIT Consultant
MAY 11, 2025
Loren Larsen, CEO and co-founder,Videra Health The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) inmentalhealthcarepresents transformative opportunities to enhance patient care while raising importantethicalconsiderations. As mental health providers increasingly adopt AI tools to improve their practice efficiency and patient outcomes, understanding how to implement these technologies ethically becomes crucial.
UnitedHealth, Amedisys reach new deal to sell home health and hospice locations if merger approved
Healthcare Dive
MAY 6, 2025
The sales are contingent on the closure of UnitedHealth’s acquisition of Amedisys, which has been held up after the Department of Justice sued to block the deal last year.
How generative AI can drive Latin American healthcare digitization
Healthcare It News
MAY 8, 2025
Dr. Alfredo Almerares, clinical executive manager at InterSystems, believes the value generative AI provides in improving patient and clinician experiences will lead to greater digital health technology deployment across Latin America.
3 Reasons to Retire Pagers from Healthcare Settings
Advertiser: Celo
Let's discuss the trusty pager—an old favorite that’s losing its shine in hospitals and clinics. While once a staple in hospitals and clinics, pagers now present significant limitations that hinder rather than facilitate communication among healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals are constantly on the move, and they need communication tools that can keep up with their fast-paced lives.
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