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75% of infusion pumps have cyber flaws, putting them at risk from hackers, study finds

Health Care Dive

An analysis of more than 200,000 infusion pumps, using crowd-sourced data supplied by healthcare organizations, found about half were susceptible to "critical" and "high" severity cybersecurity vulnerabilities.

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How pilots, bartenders and retired nurses helped one city boost vaccine access

Healthcare It News

In January 2021, the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness went live with LouVax, a vaccine scheduling and management system focused on increasing access to the COVID-19 vaccine. After operating on paper for a few weeks, the agency launched the tool. The initial focus was on specific groups such as healthcare workers outside of hospital systems and educators, but expanded later to the general public – with an emphasis on those facing barriers to care.

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Allscripts selling hospital EHR business to Canadian holding company for $700M

Health Care Dive

The segment includes much of Allscripts' legacy EHR business, and assets that make up roughly three-fifths of the Chicago-based company's total revenue.

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NYU Langone finds success in slimming down EHR note bloat

Healthcare It News

Patients are more connected to their care than ever before and are empowered to access information, such as clinical notes. They are now the top users of the NYU Langone Health's electronic health record, something Nader Mherabi, NYU Langone Health's chief digital and information officer, frequently points out. And, as Dr. Jonah Feldman, medical director of clinical transformation and chief transformation officer for NYU Langone Hospital Long Island Hospital explained, when it comes to e

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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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CVS CIO: Data ecosystem development for a consumer-first healthcare experience

Health Care Dive

Organizations need to have intelligent, integrated data platforms to make rapid innovation possible, CVS' Roshan Navagamuwa argues.

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Primary care physician turnover costs payers almost $1B every year, study finds

Health Care Dive

Disruptions in care continuity when primary care providers leave their practices was a costly issue even before the pandemic, according to the American Medical Association.

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Tech is poised to transform the pharmacy experience for patients

Healthcare It News

Enterprise Taxonomy: Node settings: Exclude from Accelerate RSS feed

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FDA warns about unauthorized versions of rapid COVID-19 tests from 3 manufacturers

Health Care Dive

The manufacturers have all received emergency use authorizations for antigen tests. But the FDA has learned some unauthorized versions of their diagnostics have entered the country.

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Complex—but Promising—Prospects as Finland and Sweden Mull NATO Membership

The Rand Blog

After decades of military neutrality between NATO and Russia, recent events saw a potential sea-change in how Finland and Sweden consider their role with the NATO alliance. NATO leadership could start planning now so that if Sweden and Finland make the jump to joining the alliance, they can be welcomed in quickly.

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From Payroll Pains to Growth Gains: Streamlining Payroll & HR for Success

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

In the world of small business management, the challenge of managing payroll & HR efficiently while scaling operations can be overwhelming. Yet, with the right strategies in place, these challenges can become opportunities for growth and innovation. In this session, Joe Sharpe, Senior Director of Managed Payroll Services at IRIS, will reveal practical methods and expert insights for outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes, resulting in substantial time and resource savings.

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Humana adds Cerner's Feinberg to board amid activist pressure

Health Care Dive

With the appointment, Humana's board nabs a high-profile healthcare executive, one who in recent years has had a special focus on leveraging healthcare and patient data.

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Better data and education will improve outcomes for LGBT2QIA+ patients

Nordic

According to the most recent Gallup poll , 5.6% of American adults identify as LGBT2QIA+. The U.S. Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) has highlighted multiple social determinants that impact the health of the LGBT2QIA+ community, some relating to issues of discrimination by uninformed or intolerant providers. A simple internet search can tell a compelling story: accounts of LGBT2QIA+ patients searching for healthcare, probing and inappropriate questions, unfair treatment,

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Balancing Patient Rights and Costs in Medical Malpractice Claims

Bill Of Health

By John Tingle and Amanda Cattini. The issue of the high and increasing costs of clinical negligence (medical malpractice) in the National Health Service ( NHS ) in England has long been a contentious one. There are common themes in the debate. The economic arguments supporting reform explain that the NHS is spending a considerable amount of money out of its health budget on malpractice claims, which otherwise could be put into front line health care services.

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The Next Frontiers for Home-Based Care Operators

Home Health Care

Right now, there are three sections of home-based care that I see as core components to the concept: home health, hospice and personal care. . There are companies that offer one, two or all three services in some spots. But there’s a growing group of home-based care providers that are hellbent on building out the “three legs of the stool” in all the markets they serve.

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How To Empower Your Workforce With Modern Fertility Benefits

Speaker: Andrea Wuchiski

In an era where a workforce spans multiple generations, HR managers and Total Rewards leaders face the unique challenge of designing benefits packages that cater to diverse employee needs. This session will delve into how comprehensive fertility benefits can bridge generational gaps, support employees’ health, and enhance workplace satisfaction. Join us for an insightful session that highlights the strategic importance of fertility benefits in today’s competitive job market.

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Lynx Launches with $17.5M for API-Connected Healthcare Payments

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Lynx , a Boston-based API-connected healthcare payments, banking, and e-commerce platform announced today that it has emerged from stealth with $17.5M in equity financing led by Obvious Ventures and.406 Ventures with participation from Frist Cressey Ventures. Other investors include Winter Street Ventures (an investment subsidiary of Commonwealth Care Alliance ), Shields Capital , and Huntington Avenue Ventures. – Lynx’s goal is to introduce modern fintech to

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Obesity Across America

Healthcare ECONOMIST

The Urban Institute has an interesting report titled Obesity Across America. Being overweight (BMS>25), obese (BMI>30) or severely obese (BMI>40) is very common in the U.S. with three quarters of individuals being overweight and nearly half obese. Obesity varies by race and ethnicity as well. Black adults are more likely to live with obesity than adults of other racial and ethnic groups, and Black women experience the highest rate (56.9 percent)…Asian adults are significantly less likely t

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PIH Health Launches New In-Home Care Business Line with 24 Hour Home Care

Home Health Care

A Los Angeles-based health system is teaming up with a home care provider to give patients an easier path in their pursuit of aging in place. PIH Health announced Thursday it is teaming up with 24 Hour Home Care and adding a customized service called “PIH Health at Home.” The offering will include personal care, light housekeeping, meal preparation, medication reminders, transportation, respite care and companionship for PIH Health’s patients throughout the greater Los Angeles area.

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Challenges Facing Radiology Billing and more in 2022

Advanced Data Systems

2022 presents some definite concerns for radiologists regarding billing and collecting revenue, in operating more efficiently, and in complying with certain CMS initiatives.

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Enhance Healthcare Efficiency With Top Payroll & HCM Services

Running a healthcare facility requires precision and care, not just for patients but also for your staff. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," helps healthcare providers choose the best provider. Efficient payroll management ensures timely, accurate payments, critical for maintaining staff morale and trust. Compliance support helps navigate complex healthcare regulations and avoid costly fines.

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Signify Health Sees Caravan Health Acquisition as Key to Driving Value-Based Arrangements

Home Health Care

A lot changed for Signify Health Inc. (NYSE: SGFY) throughout 2021. One thing that has remained constant, though, is the organization’s push towards a value-based health care system. For Signify, the recent completion of its Caravan Health acquisition — an accountable care organization (ACO) manager — is a major move toward driving more participation and success in value-based payment arrangements.

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Concussions and Sports - What You Need to Know

Voyage Healthcare

When someone hits their head, we've all heard the phrase, "they just had their bell rung," but this phrase could be significantly underplaying the trauma of an injury. According to the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center , b etween 1.7 and 3 million sports- and recreation-related concussions happen each year, and it is anticipated that there are millions more that occur and go unreported.

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SNF QRP Quick Reference Guide Updated

Briggs Healthcare

Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare. CMS has posted the updated 5-page Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Quality Reporting Program (QRP) Quick Reference Guide – v2.0 with the date of January 28, 2022. (I think this updated document was posted on March 2, 2022, judging from the page last modified stamp on the Skilled SNF QRP Data Submission Deadlines landing page.).

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News 3/4/22

HIStalk

Top News Allscripts will sell its Hospitals and Large Physician.

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Creating a Company Culture of Care: Integrating Mental Health, Wellbeing, and DEI in Benefits

Speaker: Sean Raible

Picture a workplace where physiological safety is not just an aim but a reality, driven by thoughtful employee benefits that prioritize mental health, wellbeing, and DEI. 🤔 ✨ Achieving this vision requires more than just occasional training sessions and employee assistance programs. Moving beyond the basics, this vision calls for a holistic approach that integrates these elements into your company culture as well as your HR and benefits strategy.

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Statement from CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure on President Biden’s State of the Union 

Briggs Healthcare

Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare. CMS issued this Press Release on Wednesday, March 2, 2022: During President Biden’s first year in office, CMS has worked to expand health care coverage to a record 14.5 million people through the Health Insurance Marketplaces, encouraged states to extend Medicaid coverage for a full 12 months after childbirth, and expanded access to home and community-based services for seniors and people with disabilities.

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The essential role of spiritual care in long-term care

Healthy Debate

The post The essential role of spiritual care in long-term care appeared first on Healthy Debate.

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How Support Automation Enhances Clinical Trial Management

HIT Consultant

David Karandish, CEO of Capacity. The life of a clinical study relies on data from documentation, meetings, emails and calls; all of which can be overwhelming for patients, clinical trial teams and associates. Although mundane, documenting, executing and collecting data is crucial to move a trial from phase to phase. Clinical trial teams face a multitude of competing priorities, from evaluating hundreds of potential patients to maintaining compliance and recording patient progress.

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CMMC-AB February Town Hall: 7 Key Takeaways

Etactics

In addition to the monthly CMMC-AB Town Hall , the Department of Defense (DoD) also held their own Town Hall in February. The DoD Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), David McKeown, hosted the event. It provided insight into the role CMMC plays in a larger cybersecurity program for the defense industrial base (DIB). As CMMC nears finalization, the strategic vision for improving DIB cybersecurity is more clear.

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How to Battle Layoffs: The Career Star Accelerator Bootcamp

Facing layoffs in your organization? Support your team members' career transition with Career Star Accelerator Bootcamp: Custom Resume & LinkedIn Revamp + 6 Weeks of Career Coaching. Our certified resume writers will create job search-winning resumes and LinkedIn profiles while they work with a career coach to learn unique strategies to stand out, attract the right employers, automate their job search, and land their dream job.

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Medicare Payment Systems MLN Educational Tool Revised

Briggs Healthcare

Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare. Learn about 2022 regulation changes to payment, quality, and policy for : Acute care hospital Hospice Skilled nursing facility Ambulatory surgical center Hospital outpatient Inpatient psychiatric facility Inpatient rehabilitation facility Long-term care hospital Durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, & supplies (New) Home health.

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Allscripts Sells Its Hospitals and Large Physician Practices Business to Harris

HIStalk

Allscripts will sell its Hospitals and Large Physician Practices.

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National COVID-?19 Preparedness Plan

Briggs Healthcare

Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare. On Wednesday, March 2, 2022, the White House released the National COVID-19 Preparedness Plan (NCPP). If you listened to President Biden’s State of the Union address the previous evening, he spoke about this very plan. “the U.S. government is releasing the National COVID-19 Preparedness Plan – which will enable America to move forward safely, sustaining and building on the progress we’ve made over the past 13 months.