February, 2025

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Cigna to tie executive compensation to customer satisfaction

Healthcare Dive

Cigna is one of a handful of national insurers that pledged to ameliorate customer pain points with healthcare, but the first to release a specific plan.

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Breaking down barriers in patient-centered clinical research

Healthcare It News

Made possible through pilot funding and informed by user experience research, Mayo Clinic's Clinical Trials Beyond Walls initiative leverages telehealth, remote assessments and other hospital-at-home innovations to bring all or some trial aspects into patient homes or a local community. While decentralized clinical trials began emerging before the COVID-19 pandemic, the public health crisis accelerated the trend.

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MRO Is 2025 Best in KLAS for Release of Information

MRO Compliance

NORRISTOWN, Pa. February 7, 2025 MRO Corp (MRO), the leading clinical data exchange company in healthcare, has been named 2025 Best in KLAS for the release of information (ROI) services market segment as part of the 2025 Best in KLAS: Software and Services report. In addition to achieving the top overall performance score, since ROI has been ranked, MRO received As across all five customer excellence pillars included in the annual report loyalty, operations, services, relationship and value.

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Red Dye No. 3 and the Delaney Clause: A Relic of the Past or a Necessary Safety Measure?

Bill of Health

Food Safety Red Dye No. 3 and the Delaney Clause: A Relic of the Past or a Necessary Safety Measure? Its time to stock up on maraschino cherriesRed Dye No. 3 is officially off the market (sorry, Peter Barton Hutt, cherry enthusiast and leading food and drug lawyer). On Jan. 15, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banned the use of Red Dye No. 3 in food, drinks, and drugs.

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Simplify Screening for Excluded Providers

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.

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Why are pharma, medical device and DTx companies investing in telemedicine?

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

There has been a rise in pharmaceutical, medical device and digital therapeutics companies investing in telehealth. UpScriptHealth is one telemedicine technology and services organization that caters to these companies. UpScriptHealth has more than 100 of these deals in its pipeline, reported Peter Ax, founder and CEO of the virtual care company, with many already live including Pfizer, Dexcom, Axena Health, Spark Biomedical and Lucid Diagnostics.

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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

Government unions and cybersecurity experts are disturbed by Elon Musk's newfound access to personal information and the country's payment infrastructure, which coordinates funds for government health programs like Medicare and Medicaid.

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Roundup: AI helps health systems achieve goals as developers push innovation

Healthcare It News

Doctors are finding more time for patients each week at John Muir Health, according to its Epic electronic health record data. The EHR metrics also show a decrease in after-hours time spent entering clinical notes, Ambience, the health system's partner on artificial intelligence-driven clinical documentation and care coordination, said. Also this week we are highlighting a new partnership that aims to push the development of AI to achieve autonomous operations in command centers by starting

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HEDIS Preparation Guide: 3 Essential Steps

MRO Compliance

HEDIS (Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set) is a critical quality measurement tool used to assess healthcare performance across various domains. For healthcare organizations, the HEDIS season, which typically spans February to May, requires a proactive approach to ensure data accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. Below are three key steps health systems, hospitals, and physician practices should take to effectively prepare for the upcoming HEDIS season.

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Fabric Introduces Hybrid AI for Safe, Accessible Healthcare

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Fabric , a leader in healthcare technology, is transforming care delivery with its Hybrid AI. By combining advanced conversational AI and physician-built clinical logic, Hybrid AI enables healthcare organizations to confidently adopt AI solutions that ensure seamless, safe, and effective patient experiences. –This technology powers Fabrics integrated platform, which includes an AI assistant, symptom checking, virtual care, care pathways, provider search, and s

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While providers make clinical discoveries faster, RPM is shifting to a new care model

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Every day in the United States, 10,000 Americans turn 65 , according to the AARP. And 85% of older Americans have at least one chronic condition , according to the National Institutes of Health. Against this backdrop, health systems usually wait until a patient is in a costly state before implementing a remote patient monitoring program. That's because distributing connected devices to homes is extremely difficult to scale.

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Healthcare Vendor Risk Management: Strategies for Protected Data

In healthcare, where patient data protection is paramount, effective vendor risk management isn't just good business—it's essential for maintaining compliance and trust. This comprehensive guide helps healthcare compliance professionals navigate the complexities of third-party vendor relationships in an increasingly interconnected healthcare environment.

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Fierce Healthcare

Managers across the health agencies were tasked with categorizing their probationary workers to determine those who were not mission critical, according to two new media reports citing internal sources.

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Healthcare supply chain, pharmacy costs to rise in 2025: report

Healthcare Dive

Tariffs and price inflation for specialty medications will increase costs, according to research from Vizient.

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Improving the patient experience can pay dividends you may not expect

Healthcare It News

As is the case with any industry, it is important for healthcare organizations to understand the consumer of their services. What drives their engagement and what are their pain points? During the pandemic, hospitals and health systems saw how quickly digital health and virtual care programs could be rolled out. This offered confidence and lessons to inform a more guided approach to offering a more digital patient experience that smooths areas of frustration – while not interfering with wh

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Lynx secures $27M for consumer directed health initiatives

Mobi Health News

The company will use the funds to scale operations and expedite growth in Medicare and ICHRA.

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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.

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Advancing Drug Development and Regulatory Compliance with AI-Enhanced Real-World Evidence

HIT Consultant

Sujay Jadhav, Verana Health CEO In recent years, regulatory bodies, such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) have increasingly emphasized the use of real-world data (RWD) in clinical research and regulatory decisions, recognizing its potential to enhance drug development and improve patient outcomes. This shift includes a focus on sourcing RWD that adheres to strict regulatory standards for effective use in drug approvals and postmarket surveillance.

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Harnessing AI to Transform Urgent Care Centers: Improving Efficiency, Morale, and Profitability

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Lohith Reddy, Executive Vice President at Exdion Health Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming healthcare, and Urgent Care Centers (UCCs) stand to benefit significantly from its capabilities. With AI-powered coding and clinical documentation improvement (CDI) solutions, Urgent Care operators can streamline processes, boost provider morale, enhance care quality, and increase profitability.

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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

Medicare Advantage patients treated in value-based care models saw better outcomes than those treated in fee-for-service models, according to a new study from Optum.

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RFK Jr. clears key hurdle on path to HHS secretary

Healthcare Dive

A key Senate committee voted to advance Robert F. Kennedy’s nomination even after some legislators raised concerns about his previous vaccine stances and confusion surrounding programs like Medicare and Medicaid.

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The Evolution of Communication in Healthcare Settings

Healthcare communication has evolved from handwritten notes and paper charts to digital tools like EHRs, telemedicine, and AI-powered platforms. This blog explores how these advancements improve patient outcomes, streamline care delivery, and enhance provider collaboration. Learn about the role of mobile health (mHealth) apps, secure messaging, and social media in bridging communication gaps.

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Health system heavy hitters team on new network for nutrition-based interventions

Healthcare It News

The Food is Medicine Institute at Tufts University is collaborating with Kaiser Permanente to create the new Food is Medicine National Network of Excellence. Joining the effort are several other major healthcare organizations including Geisinger, Highmark Health, CVS Health, Elevance Health, Devoted Health and Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina.

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Wirral cyber attack set back cancer waiting times by months

Digital Health News

Waiting times for cancer pathways at Wirral University Teaching Hospital have been significantly impacted by last years cyber incident.

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Noom confirms layoffs amid need to 'build a more efficient business'

Mobi Health News

The company says the layoffs occurred due to the need to focus its workforce on critical areas of the business.

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CoachCare Announces $11 Million Investment from Catalyst Investors, Expanding Growth Potential

Healthcare IT Today

Total 2024 Debt and Equity Funding Surpasses $110 Million, Bolstering Organic and Acquisition-Focused Growth Strategy CoachCare , a leader in remote patient monitoring (RPM) and virtual care management, announced an $11 million investment from growth equity firm Catalyst Investors. This latest round follows a $48 million funding in June led by Integrity Growth Partners and Topmark Partners, bringing CoachCares total equity funding for 2024 to $59 million.

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3 Reasons to Retire Pagers from Healthcare Settings

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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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

The removal of thousands of health information web pages and public health data streams harms patients and runs counter to health agencies' mandate, Doctors for America argues in a newly filed lawsuit.

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Mass General Brigham to conduct largest layoffs in its history

Healthcare Dive

MGB said the layoffs are necessary to get ahead of an anticipated budget shortfall of $250 million over the next two years.

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HIMSSCast: Personalized care through AI

Healthcare It News

There's always been personalization for every patient, said Mudit Garg, CEO and cofounder of Qventus. But personalization at scale requires technology. Over the last 10 to 20 years, many technical systems have been built that allow for mass personalization. For instance, every customer has a personalized experience with Amazon.

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Sheffield Teaching Hospitals sets new date for Oracle EPR go-live

Digital Health News

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has set a new date for the go-live of its Oracle Health electronic patient record (EPR).

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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Oxford Science Enterprises, Cedars-Sinai partner on startup funding

Mobi Health News

The collaboration will provide funding, resources, and market access to startups developing healthcare technologies expanding into the United States market from the U.K.

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Assisted Dying is as Much an Economic as an Ethical Issue

HIT Consultant

Ivor Campbell, CEO of Snedden Campbell After many years of delay and prevarication, the UK is finally grappling with an issue that has long been a source of polarised debate and ethical handwringing around the world. The House of Commons has voted in favor of a bill to legalize assisted dying in England and Wales, marking a significant advancement of the issue globally.

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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

Most hospital finance executives surveyed said they will need to shift increased costs onto insurers and patients in the form of higher service charges.

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Bankrupt Prospect Medical says it has tentative deal to sell Crozer Health

Healthcare Dive

Prospect Medical Holdings said Friday it has a deal to sell Crozer Health to a consortium of nonprofit healthcare operators. However, the system offered few specifics about deal terms.

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From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven