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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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Artificial intelligence
Amid mounting interest and investment in the space, it's clear AI’s applications in healthcare will only continue to grow.
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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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Sponsored by OracleWelcome to the future of AI-driven electronic health records
Don’t settle for burdensome EHRs built in the 90s. A new intuitive, AI-enabled EHR is on the way.
Nov. 11, 2024 -
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HHS settles 2 ransomware investigations as attacks rise
The settlements mark the sixth and seventh healthcare ransomware enforcement actions from regulators.
By Emily Olsen • Nov. 7, 2024 -
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How the healthcare industry is reacting to a second Trump term
Donald Trump’s first term as president was characterized by significant turbulence for government healthcare programs. Here’s how some of the most influential industry groups responded to the Republican’s reelection.
By Rebecca Pifer • Nov. 7, 2024 -
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Telehealth company Cerebral to pay nearly $3.7M over prescribing practices
Regulators allege the online mental health company attempted to increase prescriptions of drugs like Adderall to boost revenue.
By Emily Olsen • Nov. 6, 2024
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