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FTC: PBMs may ‘urgently’ require ‘potential regulation’

Fierce Healthcare

The FTC turned its attention toward pharmacy benefit managers in a new report detailing the consequences of consolidation and vertical integration, warning legal action and regulation could follow.

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Epic and UW research: Healthcare AI must be equitable, transparent, regulated

Healthcare It News

But strong regulation and clear definitions of the technology's use and capabilities will be required. However, successful deployment and adoption will require close collaboration among healthcare institutions to train workers and integrate AI into their workflows, with a priority on patient-centered solutions.

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Geisinger saves $560K in pilot integrating video visits into Epic MyChart

Healthcare It News

"Geisinger needed a way of integrating these required steps into the video visit itself to maintain compliance, enable pre-visit readiness, and mirror the information captured prior to in-person encounters." " Patients also could sign the treatment plan, thus enabling compliance with state regulations.

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Regulators warn hospitals and telehealth companies about privacy risks of Meta, Google tracking tech

Fierce Healthcare

Federal regulators are warning hospital systems and telehealth providers about the data privacy risks of using third-party tracking technologies.

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Verizon's BlueJeans Telehealth integrates with Apple Health

Healthcare It News

The Verizon virtual care product BlueJeans Telehealth announced this past week that it had enabled integration with the Apple Health app with the aim of allowing patients to share data with clinicians during telemedicine visits. WHY IT MATTERS. The provider will be able to observe trend lines or screen share it for use during the appointment.

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United Language Group Now Offers Click-to-Connect Instant Interpreter Access with Epic EHR Integration

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – United Language Group (ULG) , a leading provider of language services, today announced a groundbreaking integration with Epic, the most widely used electronic health record (EHR) system in healthcare.

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Payment Integrity in Healthcare: Challenges and Solutions

HIT Consultant

Finally, the human-driven processes health plans have established to try to patch these holes – a collection of functions known as “payment integrity” – are themselves inconsistent, expensive and slow, creating a vicious circle of spiraling errors, delays and expense. Why does payment integrity work this way?