FierceHealthIT

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

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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DigitalHealth

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

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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FierceHealthIT

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

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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DigitalHealth

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

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

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Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

FierceHealthIT

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

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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FierceHealthIT

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

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

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

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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FierceHealthIT

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

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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DigitalHealth

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) has declared a critical incident as a result of an IT failure in its pathology service.

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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

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FierceHealthIT

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

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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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

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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Aging in Place Technology Watch

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

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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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

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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SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

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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BMC Digital Health

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

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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ACA Times

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

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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DigitalHealth

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

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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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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Society for Participatory Medicine

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

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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Consumer eHealth Engagement

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

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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Society for Participatory Medicine

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

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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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

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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Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

Society for Participatory Medicine

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

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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FierceHealthIT

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

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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FierceHealthIT

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

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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