Mon.Sep 09, 2024

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Will telemedicine stagnate without regulatory reform?

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

According to a report issued by the National Center of Health Statistics , the percentage of adults who used telemedicine in the past 12 months decreased by 6.9%. As virtual care numbers come back to earth , the industry is adjusting. As Amazon consolidated and repositioned its own telehealth offerings this summer, for instance, it announced $49 pay-per-visit consults.

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Biden admin mandates mental health parity in final rule

FierceHealthIT

The Biden administration is strengthening private health coverage for individuals seeking mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) care in a final rule unveiled Monday. | The feds are attempting to better regulate mental health coverage by bolstering protections around prior authorization, step therapy and provider networks.

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Australia to launch virtual nursing for aged care

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The Department of Health and Aged Care is launching a telehealth service for aged care residents as part of reform actions in the aged care sector. It recently issued a tender request for a supplier or a group of suppliers of a telehealth solution for delivering virtual nursing services to 30 unnamed residential aged care homes. "The successful supplier/s will be responsible for delivering person-centred care through telehealth (video conferencing) consultations," it said in the reques

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AppliedVR's flagship VR device for chronic lower back pain now in network for Highmark members

FierceHealthIT

Pittsburgh-based Highmark has signed on as AppliedVR's first commercial payer partner, making its flagship VR device for chronic lower back pain a covered treatment for more than 4 million plan mem | Pittsburgh-based Highmark has signed on as AppliedVR's first commercial payer partner, making its flagship VR device for chronic lower back pain a covered treatment for more than 4 million plan members.

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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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Hong Kong conducts robotic telesurgery pilot with Switzerland

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The Chinese University of Hong Kong and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Zurich have recently conducted what could be the world's first remote tele-endoscopy. In a pioneering research, they conducted a biopsy on the stomach wall of a live porcine model in an operating room in Hong Kong from a control room in Zurich, Switzerland over 9,300 kilometres (5,700 miles) away.

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AMA study: The 4 largest PBMs control 70% of the market nationally

FierceHealthIT

The four largest pharmacy benefit managers in the U.S. | The four largest pharmacy benefit managers in the United States control 70% of the national market, according to new data from the American Medical Association.

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Airedale NHS FT delay EPR go-live for further safety testing

DigitalHealth

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust has delayed the go-live date for its electronic patient record (EPR) system to allow for further safety testing.

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Rite Aid emerges from bankruptcy with $2.5B in exit financing and a new CEO at the helm

FierceHealthIT

Retail pharmacy chain Rite Aid has emerged out of bankruptcy after slashing about $2 billion from its debt, the company announced last week. | Retail pharmacy chain Rite Aid has emerged out of bankruptcy after slashing about $2 billion from its debt, the company announced last week.

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Digital test for ADHD diagnosis approved for use in the NHS

DigitalHealth

The NHS is now using a digital test to speed up the diagnosis of ADHD in children, following trials by the NIHR.

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

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, 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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Texas sues HHS over rule that limits access to reproductive health information by law enforcement

FierceHealthIT

The state of Texas is suing the Department of Health and Human Services in a Texas federal district court for a rule it finalized in April that gives healthcare organizations more discret | The state of Texas filed a lawsuit last week that argues a rule finalized by HHS' Office for Civil Rights is illegal. The Texas attorney general says HHS does not have statutory authority to keep information from law enforcement.

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Optimum Healthcare IT Expands Advisory Services with New Data & Analytics Governance Offering

Optimum Healthcare IT

Optimum launches a new Data & Analytics Governance offering that empowers healthcare organizations to manage data as a strategic asset. The post Optimum Healthcare IT Expands Advisory Services with New Data & Analytics Governance Offering appeared first on Optimum Healthcare IT.

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Hospitals, health systems' labor crunch continues to fade

FierceHealthIT

Labor costs and availability were major pain points for hospital and health system operations during the pandemic but finally look to be leveling out even as demand for care services remains high, | Though post-pandemic demand and an aging population are still at play, hospitals and health systems have made gains on rampant wage inflation and job openings during the past year, Fitch Ratings wrote in a new report.

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CIO Podcast – Episode 79: The CrowdStrike Outage with Mike Mainiero

Healthcare IT Today

For the 79th episode of the CIO podcast hosted by Healthcare IT Today, we are joined by Mike Mainiero, SVP and CDIO at Catholic Health to talk about his experience with the CrowdStike outage! We kick this episode off by discussing how Mainiero and his team responded to the outage. Then, we talk about how quickly it took him to realize what was happening and know that this was going to be a larger-scale problem.

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The Role of Technology in Remote Patient Monitoring

Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is transforming healthcare by enabling providers to track patient health outside traditional clinical settings. This blog explores the role of technology in RPM, including wearable devices, mobile apps, and connected medical tools that collect and share real-time data. Discover how RPM expands care access, improves outcomes, enhances patient engagement, and reduces costs by shifting from reactive to proactive care.

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Increased claims denials, staff shortages worry health system rev cycle heads, survey finds

FierceHealthIT

Health system executives in charge of their organization’s revenue cycle are fretting about their dealings with payers, with many noting elevated denial rates across the board and within Medicare A | Forty-one percent of surveyed revenue cycle leaders report denial rates higher than 3.1%, and nearly all describe payer challenges as a top concern.

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Caresyntax Raises $180 Million Funding to Accelerate Growth and Adoption of Precision Surgery

Healthcare IT Today

Caresyntax , a vendor-neutral precision surgery platform, is pleased to announce raising a total commitment of $180 million through a series C extension and growth debt expansion round. Investors in the $180 million round include Symbiotic Capital, MTIP AG, BIONIQ Capital, PFM Health Sciences, Pictet Alternative Advisors, surgical.ai, BlackRock Innovation Capital, Aescuvest, Optum Ventures, Cure Capital, Relyens Group, Vesalius Biocapital, Lauxera Capital, Plug & Play Growth Fund, and ProAss

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The Fierce 50 of 2024

FierceHealthIT

I’m honored to introduce the second edition of the Fierce 50, where we once again spotli | In this year's Fierce 50 special report, we are highlighting the innovators and leaders who are shaping the future of healthcare, pharma and biotechnology. This year's honorees demonstrate unwavering dedication and creativity, propelling these industries forward.

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Strengthening Data Security in Healthcare Benefits Administration: The Role of HITRUST-Certified Systems

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Martha George, Compliance Leader at Vimly Benefit Solutions American businesses are no stranger to cyberattacks, with notable breaches causing significant disruptions across various industries, including healthcare conglomerates like Change Healthcare and the ransomware attack on Mr. Cooper, a major mortgage loan company, that risked data on more than 14 million current and former clients.

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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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A look at the evolving needs of practice management

FierceHealthIT

Healthcare providers of all sizes are feeling the impact of burnout, time constraints, a | In this week's episode of "Podnosis," we look at how practice management companies are meeting the evolving needs of healthcare providers.

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Decoding heterogeneity in data-driven self-monitoring adherence trajectories in digital lifestyle interventions for weight loss: a qualitative study

BMC Digital Health

Data-driven trajectory modeling approaches have been used to identify participant subgroups with differing responses to digital lifestyle interventions. Identifying contributing factors to different participan.

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I Hired Employees, Now What: 8 Things You Should Do for Successful Onboarding

TheraNest

You went through the arduous process of finding, evaluating, and hiring candidates (still trying to figure out that process? Check out our blog, So You’re Getting Ready to Hire Employees: 7 Things You Need Before Expanding Your Team ). Finally, you found the right people, and it’s time to onboard them. This can make or break how your employees feel about your practice, so you need to ensure a positive impact to retain the staff you just hired.

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FEAF: The US Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework

LeanIX

FEAF is the US Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework, which is used to integrate the various systems and applications leveraged by the different arms of the largest government in the world. Let's explore what enterprise can learn from the FEAF framework.

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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.