Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Social determinants of health – the food, shelter and security attributes of patients that exist outside of care settings – contribute disproportionate risks for disease, hospital readmissions and a lack of access to quality healthcare among vulnerable populations, including people on Medicare. Like what you hear?

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Kevin Kirkwood, Deputy CISO, LogRhythm 2022 research from Morning Consult reveals that the healthcare field in particular has witnessed substantial enhancements in medical diagnoses, mental health evaluations, and the expeditious discovery of treatment options following the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI). In fact, 59% of U.S.

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Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 3, 2023

AHA, however, noted two specific issues that "would benefit from congressional attention" – OCR's December rule regarding the use of online tracking tools and the various state privacy regulations that pile on HIPAA.

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Triage Health Law

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Key Takeaway : Organizations must conduct a fact-based analysis to determine whether health data collection and tracking technology deployed on their websites and mobile apps complies with the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”) and other applicable laws and guidance.

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Healthcare It News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

A study published this week in the Journal of the American Medical Association Network Open found that more than half of adolescent patient portal accounts with outbound messages were accessed by guardians. All three institutions allow adolescents to have their own MyChart accounts through the Epic EHR. WHY IT MATTERS.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Chris Bowen, founder and CISO at ClearDATA In healthcare, sensitive data comes with great responsibility. Limit data collection to only what’s necessary The first step in fortifying the security of healthcare data is to limit data collection to the bare essentials.

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p3care

APRIL 9, 2024

It is an important field in the healthcare industry. P3 Healthcare makes sure that the coding process for advance care planning must be done along with documenting other services. P3 Healthcare makes sure that every service provided to patients is documented with accurate codes.

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Healthcare It News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Somai knows AI, and strongly believes it is an integral part of the healthcare ecosystem and poised to bring about powerful, transformative change to the industry. Healthcare IT News spoke with Somai to discuss AI in healthcare overall and AI at Inception Health and Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin Health Network.

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Healthcare Success

JULY 11, 2022

Google Analytics is an extremely powerful tool for healthcare businesses. The development and subsequent launch of Google Analytics 4 (GA4) in October 2020 was spurred by a 2018 ruling of Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) , the strictest data privacy and security law in the world. How to Get Started Dos and Don’ts.

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HIT Consultant

JUNE 29, 2022

5 At the European level, the European Commission has recently introduced a legislative proposal for a Regulation on Artificial Intelligence (Artificial Intelligence Act) with harmonized rules for the development, placement on the market and use of AI systems in the Union following a proportionate risk-based approach 4. References.

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Sheppard Health Law

AUGUST 3, 2023

As we previewed in our blog article in March on the establishment of California’s new Office of Health Care Affordability (OHCA), OHCA has issued proposed regulations available on the OHCA website, that provide anticipated details on OHCA’s advance review authority regarding certain transactions in the healthcare space.

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Lexis Nexis

AUGUST 1, 2022

You don’t have to look far to learn that healthcare data is valuable and being stolen on a regular basis 1. Health plans are very aware and working to protect member data and online experience, managing the evolving changes of healthcare data access and technology. The Value of Healthcare Data. Regulatory Data Exchange Impact.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Natalie Tkachenko, Healthcare Software Solutions Consultant at NIX To obtain test results today, there’s no need to visit the hospital. However, along with advancements, challenges in digital healthcare are increasing. Confidentiality Laws and regulations govern the confidentiality of medical data.

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p3care

MAY 31, 2024

An ACO (Accountable Care Organization) works for the better care of patients. Consider it as a group that combines hospitals, doctors, and other healthcare specialists for the sake of providing healthcare and is a team in care decisions. Complying with all these regulations helps in avoiding penalties.

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HIT Consultant

APRIL 1, 2024

Key Allegations The lawsuit alleged that TRG engaged in improper billing practices related to radiology services provided to hospitals and other healthcare providers across the country. The government alleges that TRG radiologists did not adequately review these drafts before finalizing the reports sent to healthcare providers.

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p3care

MARCH 30, 2023

To fully manage your healthcare clinic, revenue cycle management is the only key to your institution’s success. Well, it’s inclusive of the components of medical billing services, and it goes beyond the payment posting to analyze, track, and successfully manage your patient’s claims on your account receivables.

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p3care

JULY 12, 2023

So, all healthcare providers, it’s the moment you all have been eagerly waiting for. Check 1: Check Your HARP Account Make sure you have an HCQIS Authorized Roles and Profile (HARP) account before beginning the procedure. This account is necessary for MIPS participants to access their organization on the official QPP website.

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Healthcare Leadership

JULY 31, 2023

There is a question that has been on my mind recently and it has to do with innovation in healthcare. A friend of mine who works in a different industry asked me “So where is innovation happening in healthcare?”. Yet, those regulations are coming back into effect now that the pandemic is over. Where is it happening?

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Sheppard Health Law

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The EO addresses the duality of AI—its promising utility and disconcerting risks—across a range of public and private sectors, including healthcare. Below are five key takeaways from the EO for the healthcare industry. Regulate Drug Development. Establish an AI Task Force. Protect Privacy.

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HIT Consultant

JULY 11, 2024

The uptick in data breaches and cyberattacks targeting the healthcare industry correlates to the number of internet-connected and insecure technology facilities are adopting. Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center and the Office of Information Security, the frequency of healthcare data breaches has trended upward since 2012.

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Sequence Health

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In healthcare call centers, where patient interactions hold immense importance and sensitivity, various challenges can crop up. These challenges can influence patient satisfaction, the effectiveness of healthcare services, and overall operational efficiency. Let’s look at the five major call center challenges and solutions.

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Triage Health Law

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Nine years after its initial inception, Singapore’s data protection authority (Commission) published in September 2023 an updated set of advisory guidelines for the healthcare sector (Revised Guidelines). It attracts more than 500,000 medical tourists annually, accounting for approximately US$ 1 billion in tourism spending.

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Briggs Healthcare

JANUARY 31, 2023

Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare Today (January 30, 2023), the U.S. Protecting Medicare is one of my highest responsibilities as Secretary, and this commonsense rule is a critical accountability measure that strengthens the Medicare Advantage program.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Michael Byczkowski, Global VP, Head of Healthcare Industry at SAP. The global healthcare industry accounts for roughly 5% of greenhouse gas emissions. carbon emissions emerge from healthcare. carbon emissions emerge from healthcare. Healthcare leaders recognize this. economic output. Do no harm.

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p3care

DECEMBER 28, 2022

This is the automated billing process by making sure that all the fees are established electronically and can easily be accessed by the healthcare professionals and physicians who need them. Most of the healthcare industries are aware that insurance company has rejected so many claims due to incorrect modifiers.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 13, 2021

The recent enforcement of new rules to encourage the freer flow of healthcare data mainly through application programming interfaces (APIs) has jolted providers and payers into action to meet interoperability standards. To contribute to and benefit from the healthcare API market—which is globally estimated to be worth $277.4

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GoMoHealth

AUGUST 25, 2022

Proper treatment for mental illness is essential, helping patients regulate their symptoms and reduce rates of substance abuse, unemployment, and illegal activity so they can lead healthier, happier lifestyles. The post Untreated Depression Drives Up Healthcare Costs appeared first on GoMo Health. Yet, out of 35.4

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Home Health Care

JULY 19, 2024

While the layoffs are not isolated to Landmark, they account for a “sizable portion,” according to Fierce Healthcare. Another one of its subsidiaries – Change Healthcare – was hit with a massive cyberattack earlier this year. Originally, the Amedisys deal was also targeted by antitrust regulators.

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Healthcare It News

AUGUST 7, 2023

Andrea Fox is senior editor of Healthcare IT News. Email: afox@himss.org Healthcare IT News is a HIMSS Media publication. Enterprise Taxonomy:

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HIT Consultant

APRIL 22, 2024

Cambron Carter, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer at Pearl The synergy of artificial intelligence (AI) and medical imaging has opened new horizons for healthcare. In healthcare, the stakes are high–higher, arguably, than in any other areas of AI deployment.

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Triage Health Law

DECEMBER 6, 2023

It has become commonplace to talk about compliance becoming more and more of a challenge amidst the increasing complexities and fragmentation of regulations worldwide. Additionally, certification can be used for comprehensive domestic privacy compliance and accountability programs. Data protection compliance is no exception.

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HIT Consultant

JANUARY 3, 2023

Cyber attacks on healthcare organizations are by no means just as simple as hackers going after healthcare data for the sake of obtaining critical data of patients, their families, or the organization’s employees. The Challenges to Meeting Compliance Regulations. Rusty Carter, Chief Product Officer at SafeGuard Cyber.

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

What You Should Know: – Over the past few years, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and more specifically, Machine Learning (ML) technology, have experienced rapid adoption in the healthcare space as tools for diagnosis and decision-making. The paper asserts that bias can occur at points in the data supply chain and product supply chain.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 11, 2023

While 90% of healthcare providers in the U.S. The study highlights key challenges and solutions for data sharing: – Building trust: Robust governance policies and procedures are essential to establishing trust between healthcare systems and public health agencies.

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Healthcare It News

AUGUST 29, 2022

His goal is to help remove language as a barrier for access to healthcare for the 53 million U.S. Healthcare IT News sat down with Chirichigno to get an inside look at how a national telemedicine platform works, and why bilingual service is so important to the company. Please describe how you deliver virtual healthcare.

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p3care

AUGUST 7, 2023

Today’s healthcare landscape emphasizes care quality and patient outcomes more than anything else. Also, Medicare is the primary payer for healthcare facilities in the US. For implementing the value-based healthcare model, medical billing and coding services do the same. Thus, the practices must strictly focus on KPIs.

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p3care

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Thus, to secure efficient revenue cycle management (RCM) and reduced accounts receivable (AR), healthcare organizations must consider medical billing auditing. Medical billing audits allow healthcare service providers to review their billing practices, coding semantics, and claim submission approach. What is the Billing Audit?

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