Wed.Oct 02, 2024

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Planning Ahead: 5 Best Practices For The Integration of Wearables

ActiGraph

Wearable, sensor-based digital health technologies (DHTs) can help biotech and pharma teams accelerate their clinical development programs with continuous, objective, real-world data collection. This type of comprehensive data from DHTs can provide unique insights on patient functioning to support decision making and even complete studies with fewer participants.

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5G will power the next evolutionary stage of healthcare in APAC

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Remote surgeries, holographic medical imaging, mixed reality, and patient tracking are some of the emerging 5G-powered healthcare innovations in the Asia-Pacific region. Dr Gao Yujia, Assistant Group CTO, National University Health System; William Chan, CIO, CUHK Medical Centre; Chien-Chang (Paul) Lee, Chief Medical Information Officer, Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW), Taiwan; and Terence Wong, Head of APAC 5G Industry, GSM Association, Hong Kong sat together to discuss these innovations d

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Humana's stock stumbles after it reveals 2025 star ratings drop

FierceHealthIT

Humana's stock took a tumble early on Wednesday after it revealed in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that its Medicare Advantage star ratings had declined significantly. | Humana's stock took a tumble early on Wednesday after it revealed in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that its Medicare Advantage star ratings had declined significantly.

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Why the NHS needs a transparency revolution after Darzi

DigitalHealth

Openness around quality and outcomes on a scale like never before is needed to understand and solve problems, prevent harm and complexity, focus resources effectively, tackle the big issues, and restore public confidence in the NHS, writes Dr Mark Ratnarajah, NHS paediatrician and UK managing director for C2-Ai.

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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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PE Firm TPG buys majority stake in health information network Surescripts

FierceHealthIT

TPG bought a majority stake in health information network Surescripts to fuel more investment in its technology solutions and possible M&A deals, the companies announced Tuesday. | PE firm TPG Capital bought a majority stake in Surescripts to fuel more investment in its technology solutions and possible M&A deals, the companies announced Tuesday.

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DOJ urges district court not to toss antitrust case against UPMC

FierceHealthIT

A proposed class action lawsuit brought by healthcare workers accusing UPMC of wielding its market power to suppress the labor market has picked up support from the U.S. Department of Justice. | The federal government filed a statement of interest in support of a proposed class action alleging the large nonprofit used its market power to suppress wages and worker mobility.

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2024 Upcoming Report Observations -- AI in Senior Living and Care

Aging in Place Technology Watch

No surprise – AI tools are already part of senior living operations and planning. The research phase is nearly complete for the report on AI in Senior Living and Care. It is increasingly apparent that AI is not a future for many. it is already solving vexing problems that proprietary or existing apps could not effectively tackle, whether in senior living or skilled nursing home environments.

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Empowerment, Not Replacement: The Future of AI is Personal

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Frank McGillin, CEO at The Clinic by Cleveland Clinic In the rush to rapidly embrace AI, healthcare providers risk depersonalizing the patient experience. While AI is rife with excitement and unlimited potential, it’s also veiled in uncertainty for many patients A recent survey from The Clinic by Cleveland Clinic found that 38% of respondents would be less likely to consider a second opinion if their physician used AI to diagnose the condition.

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Cyber Security Bill will prevent future attacks on NHS, says DSIT

DigitalHealth

A Bill intended to improve UK cyber defences will prevent attacks similar to the ransomware attack impacting London hospitals, said the DSIT.

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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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Blue Shield of California inks deal to buy Humira biosimilar directly from manufacturer

FierceHealthIT

A year ago, Blue Shield of California announced that it would move on from a traditional pharmacy benefit management relationship with CVS' Caremark and instead adopt a new model that leans on mult | The insurer is making one of its first major moves as part of the Pharmacy Care Reimagined model.

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DeepCura AI AI Medical Scribe and AI Clinical Automation Platform

Healthcare IT Today

This Fall I’ve been able to attend a wide variety of EHR user conferences. I can assure you that there’s no technology solution out there that healthcare organizations are more excited about than they are AI Medical Scribes. We’re excited as well and love how it helps relieve the documentation burden from clinicians. Of course, we’re just getting started with what’s possible as these solutions become full AI assistants.

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CMS readies changes for 2nd round of drug price negotiation program

FierceHealthIT

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rolled out guidance Oct. 2 as stakeholders prep for the second round of the drug price negotiation program. | CMS is looking to increase feedback from drug manufacturers and foster better communication with pharmacies as stakeholders prep for the next round of drug price negotiations.

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This Week’s Health IT Jobs – October 2, 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: HL7 Integrations Engineer – TEKsystems Director, Health Information Services Operations – Virginia M

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

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.

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Technical sandbox for a Global Patient co-Owned Cloud (GPOC)

BMC Digital Health

The use of Cloud-based storage personal health records has increased globally. The GPOC series introduces the concept of a Global Patient co-Owned Cloud (GPOC) of personal health records. Technical sandboxes a.

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2024 Trends Shaping the Health Economy

Digital Health Wire

Trilliant Health just released its 2024 Trends Shaping the Health Economy Report , delivering a unique perspective on the healthcare market through the lens of supply and demand. The fourth edition of the report builds on the core findings from the previous three: 2021: Healthcare is a negative-sum game. 2022: Every part of the health economy will be impacted by reduced yield. 2023: The victors in healthcare’s negative-sum game will be those who deliver value.

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Federal watchdog warns medical debt collectors off illegal tactics

FierceHealthIT

The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) sounded a warning Tuesday for third-party collectors that rely on illegal practices, such as double-dipping, when pursuing medical debts. | The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said double billing, exceeded payment caps and misrepresentation will all land third-party medical debt collectors on the wrong side of the law.

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Ensure Proper Use of the Look-Back Method for ACA Compliance

ACA Times

The Look-Back Measurement Method is a valuable tool for employers to monitor and measure their employees’ hours of service to avoid costly IRS penalties. The post Ensure Proper Use of the Look-Back Method for ACA Compliance first appeared on The ACA Times.

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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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HIStalk Interviews Clay Ritchey, CEO, Verato

HIStalk Interviews

Clay Ritchey, MBA is CEO of Verato. Tell me about.

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CMS issues last-minute IPPS update to reduce payments to low wage hospitals

FierceHealthIT

To comply with a summer court order, the Biden administration made a last-minute change to its inpatient rates that will reduce payments to low wage hospitals. | CMS ended a payment adjustment for low wage hospitals to comply with a court order, but has outlined a "transition policy" for those facing the largest cuts.

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Lapsi Health’s Keikku gets FDA Class II clearance and launches in the US with pre-orders and a pipeline full of opportunities

Digital Health Global

AMSTERDAM, Oct. 1, 2024 — Lapsi Health, a fast-growing healthtech startup from Europe and the U.S., has announced that its newest innovation, Keikku , has received FDA Class II clearance , setting the stage for its U.S. launch. With over 1,000 pre-orders already secured, Keikku is positioned to radically transform how healthcare professionals and consumers capture and utilize sound data in diagnostics.

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Americans Want More Health Care Issues Baked into the 2024 Elections – Gallup

Health Populi

Beyond women’s health and abortion politics, most Americans are looking for more health care baked into the 2024 Elections, based on a new poll from Gallup in collaboration with West Health. Two in three U.S. adults thought health care was not receiving enough attention during the 2024 Presidential campaign as of September 2024. This is a majority shared opinion for voters across the three party IDs in the U.S., shown in the first bar graph.

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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