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Healthcare conferences to put on your calendar for 2024-2025

FierceHealthIT

Looking for healthcare events in the fall of 2024 and 2025? We rounded up some of the top conferences, both virtual and live, that are on the calendar. | Here's our roundup of some of the top events in healthcare scheduled in the fall of 2024 and 2025.

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FCC set to require georouting for 988 Lifeline calls, enhancing access to local services

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

New federal requirements on wireless carriers could help address the nation’s mental health crisis and improve local suicide prevention response and patient care, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said in an announcement Wednesday. Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel said the agency will vote to codify the rule at its October meeting.

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HHS OIG finds gaps in opioid treatment for Medicare, Medicaid enrollees

FierceHealthIT

Many counties do not have medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) services available through providers and treatment programs, and even in counties that do, Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries of | A new report from HHS OIG looked at access to medication for opioid use disorder services and found many high need counties do not have specialized providers.

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Vendor Management and Data Security: Strengthening Your Weakest Link

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Matt Murren, Co-Founder and CEO at True North Modern healthcare groups depend on dozens of vendors, from EHR and other software companies to imaging services and medical device manufacturers. Unfortunately, vital third-party “business associates” like these accounted for nine out of ten of the largest data breaches in healthcare in 2022 as well as the two breaches in 2023 whose “individuals affected” dwarfed the rest of the list (Health EC LLC and ESO Solution

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

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.

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CMS: Medicare Advantage, Part D premiums are stable for 2025

FierceHealthIT

Medicare's open enrollment window opens in a few weeks, and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is offering a broad look at the landscape around Medicare Advantage and Part D before si | Medicare's open enrollment window opens in a few weeks, and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is offering a broad look at the landscape around Medicare Advantage and Part D before signups begin.

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Epic's countermove: Calls for Carequality, Particle Health to go public with patient privacy dispute

FierceHealthIT

Electronic health records giant Epic wants a behind-the-scenes dispute with Particle Health over patient data made public, saying the startup has mischaracterized the events in its antitrust lawsui | Electronic health records giant Epic wants a behind-the-scenes dispute with Particle Health over patient data made public, saying the startup has mischaracterized the events in its antitrust lawsuit.

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NHS tenders for £2.5bn Digital Workplace Solutions framework

DigitalHealth

NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) has published a contract notice for the Digital Workplace Solutions 2 framework, worth £2.5 billion.

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Chutes & Ladders — Oschner, Emory, AdhereHealth tap female execs for top C-suite roles

FierceHealthIT

Welcome to this week's Chutes & Ladders, our roundup of hirings, firings and retirings throughout the industry. | Welcome to this week's Chutes & Ladders, our roundup of hirings, firings and retirings throughout the industry. Please submit the good news—or the bad—from your shop, and we will feature it here at the end of each week.

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Frimley Health’s remote monitoring programme shows promise

DigitalHealth

An independent actuarial report from Strategia has confirmed the potential of Frimley Health’s remote monitoring programme.

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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

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Key Insights, Learnings and Perspectives from MEDITECH Live

Healthcare IT Today

As I’ve attended more and more user conferences, I’ve realized that the experience as these user conferences really represents the leadership and the culture of the company. I think it’s almost impossible for a company to fake it. Who you are shows up on stage, in the programming, and the approach to the conference. I saw this first hand this week at the MEDITECH Live conference.

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Technological advancements to improve medical adherence and enhance patient outcomes

Lloyd Price

Exec Summary: Medical adherence, the extent to which a patient follows prescribed treatments, is a critical factor in achieving optimal health outcomes. However, many patients struggle to adhere to their treatment regimens. To address this challenge, a wide range of innovative solutions are being developed. Technological Advancements Smart medication dispensers: These devices can automatically dispense medications at the correct time, reducing the risk of missed doses.

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Rejoy Health Secures $125 Million Valuation, Plans AI Expansion in Healthcare

Healthcare IT Today

Rejoy Health Secures $125 Million Valuation to Expand AI Capabilities and Enhance Healthcare Solutions Rejoy Health announces the successful completion of a significant funding round, resulting in a company valuation of $125 million. This capital will be strategically allocated to expanding the company’s AI capabilities, with a focus on hiring additional AI engineers and expanding GPU clusters.

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How hospital lobbyists are leveraging revenue cycle data to win over Washington

FierceHealthIT

Timely access to individual and collective revenue cycle data streams is making the difference for hospital lobbyists petitioning Washington for more favorable healthcare policy, say representative | Timely data aggregation is a key weapon in the arms race with payers over issues like medical debt, claims denials and pay interruptions, AHA and FAH policy heads told a room of hospital revenue cycle leaders at a recent vendor event.

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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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Top 5 Physiotherapy Software Options for Your Clinic Practice

NiftyHMS

Physiotherapy software helps manage patient information, appointments, payments, and treatment plans. It’s important to pick the right one to improve care and handle daily tasks. Look for features like scheduling, billing, and patient records. Ensure it’s easy to use, supports virtual appointments, and offers communication options like online booking.

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Industry Voices—An outside-in perspective on how to improve hospital throughput performance

FierceHealthIT

It is critically important to recognize the need to build out an ecosystem of community-based care options, providing varying levels of care and including both the home and post-acute skilled nursing facilities.

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Movers and Shakers news roundup

DigitalHealth

Our latest Movers and Shakers roundup includes the appointments of a national CCIO and CNIO at NHS England.

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Senate Democrats introduce bill to boost rural, safety-net hospital obstetrics pay

FierceHealthIT

The chair of the Senate Finance Committee and several of his Democratic colleagues have introduced a bill that would increase Medicaid payments to rural and safety net hospitals for maternity care. | The Keep Obstetrics Local Act, which is backed by several provider groups, aims to address obstetrics service line closures and maternal mortality.

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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.