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Ascension cyberattack exposes data from 5.6 million people
The breach was the third largest reported to a portal managed by federal regulators last year.
By Emily Olsen • Dec. 20, 2024 -
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Telehealth groups call for urgent action as Medicare flexibility deadline looms
A sweeping funding bill that would have preserved the pandemic-era policies for two years was derailed by President-elect Donald Trump, less than two weeks before the flexibilities are set to expire.
By Emily Olsen • Dec. 19, 2024 -
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Interoperability
Interoperability is a long term-challenge for the healthcare industry, but the Trump administration has big ambitions to improve data sharing and patient access — even though its plans so far have few details.
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7 of the biggest healthcare cyberattack and breach stories of 2024
Cyberattacks targeting the healthcare industry continued to rise last year. Here are some of the largest incidents, from Change Healthcare to Ascension.
By Sydney Halleman • Dec. 19, 2024 -
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ASTP finalizes information blocking exception for reproductive health
The policy allows providers, health IT developers or data exchanges to restrict information sharing when there’s risk it could expose patients or clinicians to legal fallout.
By Emily Olsen • Dec. 19, 2024 -
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Stopgap funding bill includes sweeping PBM reform, preserves telehealth flexibilities
The bipartisan agreement will fund the government through March. It could also reshape the pharmacy supply chain by reforming how controversial drug middlemen do business.
By Rebecca Pifer • Dec. 18, 2024 -
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GoodRx appoints former PBM exec as permanent CEO
Wendy Barnes will take up the role more than a year after the drug discount and digital health company’s founders stepped down as co-chief executives.
By Emily Olsen • Updated Dec. 19, 2024 -
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Sponsored by OracleWhat’s in store for the health and life sciences industries in 2025
Advances in cloud, AI, and autonomous systems are driving breakthrough innovation in healthcare. Here’s what’s in store for 2025.
By Seema Verma, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Oracle Health and Life Sciences • Dec. 16, 2024 -
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Sponsored by PearsonEnvironments that support sensory preferences can boost mental health
Enhancing mental health starts with environments that support individual sensory needs—boosting comfort, therapy engagement and recovery.
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ASTP finalizes pared down HTI-2 interoperability rule
The final rule focuses on regulating information sharing networks and doesn't include standards that could have sped up prior authorizations. Regulators suggested those could come in the future.
By Emily Olsen • Dec. 12, 2024 -
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Artivion says cybersecurity incident has disrupted order, shipping processes
The heart device manufacturer has taken certain systems offline in response to the incident, which involved the acquisition and encryption of files.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Dec. 11, 2024 -
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AI is top technology ‘hazard’ facing healthcare in 2025: report
Healthcare organizations need to clearly define their AI goals, validate and monitor performance, and insist on transparency from model developers, according to safety and quality research firm ECRI.
By Emily Olsen • Dec. 9, 2024 -
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Mount Nittany Health to pay $1.8M to settle online tracking technology lawsuit
It's the latest provider to be hit with a hefty settlement. Earlier this year, Novant Health and Cerebral paid $6.6 million and more than $7 million, respectively, to settle similar claims.
By Susanna Vogel • Dec. 6, 2024 -
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Corewell Health to adopt Abridge’s AI documentation tool
The deployment is one of Abridge’s largest health system partnerships, said CEO Shiv Rao. The product will be available to 4,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers.
By Emily Olsen • Dec. 5, 2024 -
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FDA issues final guidance on postmarket updates to AI-enabled devices
By using pre-determined change control plans, manufacturers can update AI-enabled devices without filing an additional FDA submission.
By Elise Reuter • Dec. 4, 2024 -
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AI adoption for medical imaging soars: Klas Research
More than half of survey respondents reported using an AI algorithm for at least one imaging use case, compared with just 17% in 2018.
By Emily Olsen • Dec. 4, 2024 -
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8 experts on leveraging AI in healthcare
Healthcare organizations must carefully vet AI tools, address patient concerns and keep an eye on standards and regulation, according to industry experts who spoke at a Healthcare Dive virtual event.
By Sydney Halleman • Dec. 3, 2024 -
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HIPAA audits not effective at improving cybersecurity: OIG
The HHS’ Office for Civil Rights’ audit program was too narrow in scope to effectively assess data protections and reduce cyber risks in the healthcare sector, according to the report.
By Emily Olsen • Nov. 26, 2024 -
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AI could be ‘transformational’ for payers, experts say
Insurers could save 20% in administrative costs and 10% in medical costs by harnessing the technology, experts said during a panel hosted by Healthcare Dive.
By Susanna Vogel • Updated Nov. 25, 2024 -
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Tenet to deploy Commure’s AI scribe at physician network
The deal comes weeks after Commure partnered with another for-profit provider, HCA Healthcare, and acquired AI documentation firm Augmedix.
By Emily Olsen • Nov. 22, 2024 -
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Providers will need to boost cyber defenses amid AI adoption: Moody’s
AI could ease labor shortages, but health systems will need to increase cybersecurity spending to manage heightened risks, according to the credit ratings agency.
By Emily Olsen • Nov. 21, 2024 -
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HHS facing challenges as lead agency for healthcare cybersecurity: GAO
The department hasn’t implemented some policies recommended by the watchdog, which could pose a risk to cybersecurity in the sector as attacks increase, according to the Government Accountability Office.
By Emily Olsen • Nov. 19, 2024 -
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DEA, HHS issue another extension for telehealth controlled substance prescribing
The third temporary extension, which prolongs the pandemic-era flexibilities through the end of 2025, is a relief for telehealth groups who had raised concerns about access to medications.
By Emily Olsen • Nov. 18, 2024 -
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No link between telehealth and low-value services in primary care: study
The findings could reassure policymakers concerned that virtual care could increase unnecessary or wasteful services.
By Emily Olsen • Nov. 14, 2024 -
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Health systems band together to test and publicly rank top AI models
Mass General Brigham, Emory and other providers will assess different AI models from companies like Google, Microsoft and Amazon.
By Susanna Vogel • Nov. 14, 2024 -
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General Catalyst’s HATCo to acquire Summa Health for $485M
The deal, along with the Ohio-based health system’s current cash, would eliminate nearly all of Summa’s debt.
By Emily Olsen • Nov. 11, 2024
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