Wed.Sep 11, 2024

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Nationwide hospital mortality risk fell as acuity, volumes rose, report finds

FierceHealthIT

Hospital patients’ risk of death has fallen substantially since the COVID-19 pandemic and the months preceding it, even as hospitals are treating more and sicker patients, according to a new report | An analysis of 715 hospitals' patient safety metrics showed that patients hospitalized in Q1 2024 were about 22% more likely to survive as compared to Q4 2019, after adjusting for illness severity.

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PM pledges move to a ‘digital NHS’, following Lord Darzi report

DigitalHealth

Prime minister Sir Keir Starmer has pledged a move “from an analogue to a digital NHS”, following the publication of Lord Ara Darzi’s report.

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ERISA proponents roll out laundry list of desired improvements

FierceHealthIT

More than 50 years after the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) was signed into law, a House hearing Sept. 10 delved into ways to protect and improve the legislation. | A House hearing celebrating the 50th anniversary of ERISA put a spotlight on ways to bring down costs for employers and individuals.

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NHS warned on rollout of AI-powered genomic health prediction

DigitalHealth

AI-powered genomic health prediction could pose significant risks concerning privacy and discrimination, according to a new report.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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GAO: A look at cost-sharing for behavioral health in traditional Medicare, MA

FierceHealthIT

Enrollees in both traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage have cost-sharing obligations for behavioral health services, a GAO report shows.

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CommonSpirit opens Colorado hospital doors to Kaiser Permanente members, docs

FierceHealthIT

More Kaiser Permanente members in Colorado will soon be able to visit CommonSpirit Health hospitals for their inpatient and emergency care, the nonprofit giants announced Tuesday. | Four of CommonSpirit Health's Metro Denver area hospitals will integrate Kaiser Permanente physicians and employees to provide care for its members. The nonprofit systems have a similar arrangement at five other hospitals elsewhere in the state.

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Epic’s Approach to AI with Sean McGunigal, Director of AI at Epic

Healthcare IT Today

As long time readers will know, we were happy to be able to take part in the Epic UGM conference in Verona, WI this year. If you missed it, be sure to check out all the Epic UGM announcements that we covered. In that article, we kind of glossed over the fact that Epic was working on over 100 AI projects. We did that partially because Epic didn’t put too much focus on it in their UGM keynote.

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Salesforce rolls out new AI solutions, resources tailored to healthcare sector

FierceHealthIT

Salesforce is doubling down on its strategy to develop industry-specific artificial intelligence capabilities and solutions, with a strong focus on financial services, healthcare and life sciences, | Salesforce's new patient and member services AI tool, which can be found in the AI use case library, will help accelerate time to care with pre-visit recaps, AI-generated prescriptions and benefits summaries.

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This Week’s Health IT Jobs – September 11, 2024

Healthcare IT Today

It can be very overwhelming scrolling though job board after job board in search of a position that fits your wants and needs. Let us take that stress away by finding a mix of great health IT jobs for you! We hope you enjoy this look at some of the health IT jobs we saw healthcare organizations trying to fill this week. Here’s a quick look at some of the health IT jobs we found: Principal Integration Architect – Sentara Health IT Field Technician – Hopscotch Primary Care Health

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Real-Life Examples of HIPAA Violations and How to Avoid Them

Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer

Download our 30-minute webinar where we delve into real-life examples of HIPAA violations and preventative measures every organization should know! You will learn: The critical factors that lead to HIPAA violations and how to identify them. Three compelling real-life cases of organizations that faced severe HIPAA penalties. Proven strategies to safeguard YOUR organization against HIPAA violations.

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Cadence and Lifepoint: Remote monitoring shows promise to drive better health for rural patients

FierceHealthIT

Remote physiologic monitoring company Cadence released data showing that rural patients at Lifepoint Health clinics who took part in Cadence's type 2 diabetes and hypertension programs ha | Remote monitoring company Cadence has released data from its three-year partnership with Lifepoint Health. Together, the companies have improved outcomes of rural patients with type 2 diabetes and hypertension that surpass the outcomes of their urban counterparts.

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Aging in place – AI caregiving suites will emerge to ease the path

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Aging in place is a business opportunity as much as it is a personal strategy. The apparent enthusiasm for aging in place has fueled interest among home builders. Consumer aging in place desires provide work for home remodelers, adding features that make a home more accessible as people age. But for older adults, the motivation for aging in place is also an economic necessity.

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Surviving the Heat: Essential Tips for Managing Chronic Conditions During Heatwaves

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

As temperatures climb and heatwaves become more frequent, managing chronic conditions becomes increasingly challenging. Effective chronic care management is essential to protect individuals with chronic diseases from heat-related complications. Here’s how to ensure optimal care and safety during extreme heat. 1. Prioritize Hydration In chronic care management, hydration is crucial.

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“Anything that would help is a positive development”: feasibility, tolerability, and user experience of smartphone-based digital phenotyping for people with and without type 2 diabetes

BMC Digital Health

Digital phenotyping, the in-situ collection of passive (phone sensor) and active (daily surveys) data using a digital device, may provide new insights into the complex relationship between daily behaviour and.

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From Payroll Pains to Growth Gains: Streamlining Payroll & HR for Success

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

In the world of small business management, the challenge of managing payroll & HR efficiently while scaling operations can be overwhelming. Yet, with the right strategies in place, these challenges can become opportunities for growth and innovation. In this session, Joe Sharpe, Senior Director of Managed Payroll Services at IRIS, will reveal practical methods and expert insights for outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes, resulting in substantial time and resource savings.

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How to Navigate Your ALE Compliance Obligations

ACA Times

Complying with the Affordable Care Act as an applicable large employer carries additional weight. Learn what’s required to avoid costly IRS penalties. The post How to Navigate Your ALE Compliance Obligations first appeared on The ACA Times.

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Hexarad and Newton’s Tree partner to expand radiology AI access

DigitalHealth

Hexarad and Newton’s Tree have partnered with the aim of transforming how NHS radiology departments access technology, including AI tools.

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Board Meeting Minutes, July 23, 2024

Society for Participatory Medicine

Members Present : Mary Hennings, Eric Bersh, Brenda Merriweather, Liz Boehm, Jay Spitulnik, Danny Sands, Daniel H-R Welcome: Mary H Minutes from last meeting: Vote Approved Review of reports Overview of financials Down 13 members Dan H-R suggests giving gift memberships from Board member contributions Foundations updates 20 “friends of SPM” interviews completed Reactions very positive “Most meaningful thing SPM has undertaken” A few more interviews needed Review of PPT deck Need to define fundin

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Providence Health Supercharges Primary Care with AI for Specialist Care Decisions

Consumer eHealth Engagement

During the HIMSS AI for Healthcare Forum in Boston, Dr. Eve Cunningham, MD, MBA, GVP, Chief of Virtual Care and Digital Health at Providence Health presented a few AI use cases including an impactful example which empowers PCPs for better care decisions. Today primary care doctors are pressured to address patient health concerns in an average of 18 minutes with an average of 220,000 data points in the patient’s electronic medical record.

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How 3 Urgent Cares Tackled Key Metrics For Accelerated Growth

Considering the growth of your clinic? It’s difficult to advance any business today without using technology — but what will truly enhance your daily operations? How successful are other urgent care centers with these solutions? This article offers a glimpse into real-world technology experiences from urgent care centers like yours. Discover how various solutions can boost your growth potential and see firsthand how effective they are.

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Board Meeting Minutes, May 28, 2024

Society for Participatory Medicine

Members Present : Mary Hennings, Eric Bersh, Brenda Merriweather, John Grohol, Cindy Hale, Liz Boehm, Jay Spitulnik, Danny Sands, Daniel H-R Guests/Ex Officio: None Welcome: Mary H Minutes from last meeting: Vote Delayed to next meeting Review of Reports Waiting for Health Union dues ID Board Skills for future members See below PM Definition Re-draft email Cindy or Liz with comments Foundations next steps Review of slide deck After this meeting’s comments, team will make another stab at draft T

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Why is Apple so focused on HealthTech with its new Apple Watch Series 10 and AirPods 4 products?

Lloyd Price

Exec Summary: The Apple Watch Series 10 and AirPods 4 are both exciting new products with significant upgrades. Apple Watch Series 10 New health features: The Series 10 includes new sleep apnea notifications, faster charging, water depth and temperature sensing, and improved health and fitness insights. Customisable Activity rings: You can now customise your Activity rings to match your lifestyle.

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Board Meeting Minutes, June 25, 2024

Society for Participatory Medicine

Members Present : Mary Hennings, Eric Bersh, Brenda Merriweather, Liz Boehm, Jay Spitulnik, Danny Sands, Daniel H-R Welcome: Mary H Minutes from last meeting: Vote Dan motions/Jay 2nds. Unanimous Farewell Vera: Citation Jay motions/Danny 2nds. Unanimous Review of reports Review of monies on hand Individual Memberships lower than last year PM Definition Re-draft Liz – review of 4 definitions.

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Telehealth groups urge feds to extend virtual prescribing flexibilities

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

With just four months to go until the scheduled expiration of Drug Enforcement Administration flexibilities on virtual prescribing of controlled substances, a long list of hundreds of healthcare stakeholders is calling on Congress and the White House to extend them before "countless patients [are] abandoned, left without lifesaving clinically appropriate care.

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Pricing for Profit: How to Set, Negotiate, and Succeed

Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a

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Why ACOs and Other Risk-Bearing Providers Must Prioritize Contract Management

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Deepti Sharma, Senior Vice President of Product Management at HSBlox Healthcare providers are continuing to form and invest in Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) as a means of improving care quality and reducing costs. Some of the largest ACOs serve upwards of hundreds of thousands of patients, while, overall, 13.7 million Medicare beneficiaries are being cared for by ACOs this year, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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House Republicans stand firm on association health plans

FierceHealthIT

Republicans voted Wednesday morning in favor of a resolution disapproving of a Biden administration rule limiting access to association health plans. | House members voted in support of association health plans, the latest development in a yearslong battle that some say is an attempt to weaken the Affordable Care Act.

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Harris and Trump square off on abortion, Obamacare in first debate

FierceHealthIT

In the first presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, the candidates quibbled about abortion and the Affordable Care Act (ACA). | Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump mounted the stage in Philadelphia on Tuesday night in their first public debate of the 2024 presidential election.

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