What You Should Know:
- Carequality, a non-profit interoperability framework, has successfully resolved a dispute between two of its members, Particle Health and Epic.
- The resolution underscores the strength of Carequality's framework and the community's dedication to upholding trust and responsible data-sharing practices.
Epic-Particle Dispute Resolution Process
The dispute, which centered around allegations of improper data access and exchange practices, underwent a
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FTC May Intervene in Epic Systems Antitrust Lawsuit
What You Should Know:
- During a visit to Wisconsin focused on corporate consolidation in the grocery industry, Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairwoman Lina Khan addressed questions about potential FTC involvement in an antitrust lawsuit against Verona-based Epic Systems, WKOW first reports.
- Khan’s visit included a listening session in Baraboo and a press conference alongside Rep. Mark Pocan (D-Black Earth) to address concerns about corporate consolidation in the grocery store
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RXNT Acquires Scalabull to Streamline EHR Connectivity with Labs and Radiology
What You Should Know:
- RXNT, a Maryland-based healthcare technology leader, is continuing its path of accelerated growth with the acquisition of Scalabull, a nationwide interfacing network.
- The strategic move strengthens RXNT's ability to connect Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems with clinical laboratories and radiology facilities, streamlining critical diagnostic processes for healthcare providers across the U.S.
Scalabull: Simplifying Diagnostic
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Epic Declines to Appeal Carequality Resolution in Dispute with Particle Health
What You Should Know:
- In an ongoing dispute over patient data privacy, Epic Systems has announced it will not appeal the Carequality Steering Committee's resolution, urging Particle Health to do the same and allow for the immediate release of the full resolution document.
Background of the Dispute
The dispute arose earlier this year when Epic, acting on behalf of its customer governing council, filed a complaint with Carequality against Particle Health. Epic alleged that certain
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Avo Launches EHR-Integrated AI Consult Tool
What You Should Know:
- Avo, a provider of healthcare AI solutions, announces the launch of Ask Avo, a first-of-its-kind, customizable AI consult tool that seamlessly integrates into Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems.
- Ask Avo harnesses patient data, institutional protocols, and updated medical guidelines to deliver trustworthy and relevant responses to complex clinical questions.
Empowering Clinicians with Actionable AI
Ask Avo functions as a "digital front door"
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Epic Challenges Particle Health Over Data Privacy Dispute
What You Should Know:
- Epic Systems, a leading electronic health records (EHR) provider, has initiated a dispute against Particle Health through the Carequality interoperability network, raising concerns about the potential misuse of patient medical records.
- The dispute, filed at the direction of Epic's customer governing council, alleges that some Particle customers used the network to take people’s medical records under false pretenses.
Alleged Misuse of Data
One
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Particle Health Sues Epic Systems, Alleging Antitrust Violations in EHR Market
What You Should Know:
- Particle Health, a company specializing in aggregating and delivering actionable patient data, has filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against Epic Systems Corporation.
- The lawsuit accuses Epic of abusing its dominant position in the electronic health records (EHR) market to hinder competition in the burgeoning payer platform market.
Epic's Alleged Anti-Competitive Practices
Particle's complaint alleges that Epic is actively thwarting the development of
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Suki’s AI Assistant Expands to Over a Dozen Health Systems on MEDITECH Expanse
What You Should Know:
- Suki, a frontrunner in artificial intelligence (AI) technology for healthcare announced the deployment of its voice AI assistant in more than a dozen health systems utilizing MEDITECH Expanse, including St. Mary's Healthcare and Decatur County Memorial Hospital.
- Suki's expansion into more than a dozen health systems on MEDITECH Expanse demonstrates the increasing adoption of AI technology in healthcare.
Seamless Integration with MEDITECH
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Oracle Health Enhances Veteran Care with Free Interoperability Code
What You Should Know:
- Oracle Health today announced the release of new free code designed to enable its customers to support the Veteran Interoperability Pledge.
- This framework facilitates the secure sharing of patient health information between the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and community providers, enhancing the care of Veterans receiving treatment both within and outside the VA network.
Seamless Integration and Access
The new code enables Oracle
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Fathom Autonomous Medical Coding Available in Epic Toolbox
What You Should Know:
- Fathom, a pioneer in autonomous medical coding, announced today that its technology has been added to Epic's Toolbox program within the Fully Autonomous Coding category.
- By being part of Toolbox, Fathom can reach a wider audience of healthcare providers and demonstrate its compatibility with Epic's systems.
Transforming Medical Coding
Fathom's autonomous coding technology empowers healthcare organizations to overcome workforce challenges and
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