Modern healthcare environments are charged with processing massive amounts of patient data in tandem with an extensive network of connected clinical and administrative devices that can be infiltrated by hackers to access the entire system and hold mission-critical and patient-related information and services hostage. The robust data sets that can be exposed as well as the ensuing repercussions to reputation and profit means that the average cost of a healthcare data breach in 2022 was US$10.1
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Archives for June 2024
USCDI+ Milestone: ONC and HRSA Modernization Initiative Goes Live
What You Should Know:
- A significant step forward was achieved recently in the joint initiative between the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).
- The collaboration focuses on improving data reporting for HRSA Health Center Program grantees, which serve medically underserved communities nationwide.
The Challenge: Time-Consuming and Fragmented Reporting
The HRSA Health
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Virtual Nursing: The New Solution Addressing Healthcare Challenges
In an age where technology consistently reshapes various sectors, healthcare and elder care stand transformed. The emergence of virtual nursing heralds a transformative approach to patient care, reshaping how we tackle healthcare hurdles. With an expanding population and surging healthcare needs, virtual nursing introduces groundbreaking remedies to bridge existing gaps.
Navigating Healthcare's Complexities
Globally, the healthcare system grapples with multifaceted
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HealthTap Now Takes Insurance, Making Affordable Virtual Primary Care a Reality for All
What You Should Know:
- HealthTap, a virtual healthcare provider, just announced a major step towards making quality primary care accessible to all.
- Patients in all 50 states can now use their insurance when seeking virtual visits with board-certified doctors on the HealthTap platform.
Access to Affordable Primary Care to 280 Million Americans
Millions of Americans lack access to a regular primary care doctor. HealthTap's insurance integration specifically targets this
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Telehealth Company Done CEO Arrested in $100M Adderall Scheme
What You Should Know:
- Two executives from a California telehealth company Done Inc. were arrested on Thursday for allegedly operating a $100M scheme to distribute Adderall and Ritalin to illegitimate patients.
- David Brody, Done's clinical president, and Ruthia He, the founder and CEO, are accused of conspiring to provide easy access to stimulant drugs through online consultations in exchange for monthly subscription fees.
- Federal investigators allege Done prescribed over 40
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VA Extends Oracle EHR Modernization Contract
What You Should Know:
- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today it is extending its contract with Oracle to continue delivering a modern electronic health record (EHR) system for veterans across the country.
- The contract extension signifies the progress made in fortifying the EHR system and its positive impact on both VA healthcare providers and the veterans they serve.
Building on a Successful Foundation
The contract extension comes after a
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84% of Patients Would Participate in a Hospital-at-Home Program In Order To Get Home Sooner
What You Should Know:
- As waivers allowing in-home patient care expire this year, a new survey by Vivalink, a leader in digital healthcare solutions, reveals a growing public interest in Hospital at Home (HaH) programs.
- The survey polled over 1,000 U.S. consumers aged 40 and over, highlighting a significant shift towards embracing remote healthcare options.
Overwhelming Preference for Home Recovery
The survey results are clear: a resounding 84% of respondents expressed
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CipherHealth Launches AI Summaries to Transform Patient Rounding
What You Should Know:
- CipherHealth, a recognized leader and innovator in patient-centered communications and insights for the nation's leading healthcare systems, today announced the launch of AI Summaries for its rounding toolkit, CipherRounds.
- Harnessing the power of generative AI, the new solution elevates and personalizes interactions by seamlessly surfacing contextual insights for providers at the point of care.
Enhancing Patient Rounding with AI Summaries
Traditionally,
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Abridge AI Slashes Clinician Burnout by 40% at CHRISTUS Health
What You Should Know:
- Abridge announced an enterprise-wide agreement with CHRISTUS Health, an international, not-for-profit health system based in Texas with 15,000 physicians and more than 600 care centers.
- With Abridge’s generative AI solution for clinical documentation in use over the last few months, CHRISTUS clinicians have already experienced a significant reduction in burnout and now give more undivided
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Modern Medical Supplier Better Health Secures $14M for Peer-to-Peer Support Model
What You Should Know:
- Better Health, a medical supply and support provider built on peer-to-peer connection, announces $14 million in strategic funding, which includes investments from Healthworx, the innovation and investment arm of CareFirst Inc., UHealth - University of Miami Health System, and Mosaic General Partnership.
- This
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