What You Should Know:
- AKASA, a leader in generative AI (GenAI) solutions for the revenue cycle, today announced the launch of Authorization Advisor™.
- Authorization Advisor tackles the time-consuming and error-prone process of prior authorization, a major pain point for healthcare providers.
Prior Authorization Made Easy with AI
Prior authorization, a process requiring approval from insurers before delivering certain services, is a significant burden for healthcare providers. It
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Verato, Google Cloud Partner to Tackle Healthcare’s Identity Data Crisis
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Verato, the identity experts for healthcare, today announced its partnership with Google Cloud to accelerate healthcare organizations’ ability to transform their businesses with an end-to-end, trusted enterprise identity data management solution – solving the problem that drives everything else – knowing who who is.Through this strategic partnership, Verato’s purpose-built-for-healthcare Master Data Management (hMDM) and Google Cloud’s enterprise-grade
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Feds Launches Investigation of Change Healthcare Cybersecurity Attack
What You Should Know:
- The Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has announced an investigation into the recent cyberattack on Change Healthcare, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group (UHG).
- The cybersecurity attack has significantly disrupted healthcare billing and information systems nationwide, potentially impacting patient care.
Investigation Focuses on HIPAA Compliance
The OCR enforces the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
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Lilly Partners with Amazon Pharmacy to Deliver GLP-1 Medications Directly to Patients
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- Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly) and Amazon Pharmacy today announced a strategic collaboration to improve patient access to GLP-1 medications for diabetes, obesity, and migraines.
- The partnership aims to improve access to these treatments and empower patients with the support they need to manage their chronic conditions.
Addressing a Growing Need
Millions of Americans struggle with diabetes, obesity, and related conditions. Nearly one in three adults
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Availity Processes More Than $5B in Claims Stuck with Change Healthcare
What You Should Know:
- The Change Healthcare cybersecurity breach continues to disrupt the healthcare industry three weeks after the initial incident. Hospitals, physicians, pharmacists, and health plans are struggling to maintain operations amidst logistical and financial challenges. Patients nationwide face uncertainty regarding their ability to receive necessary care.
- Availity, the nation's largest real-time health information network, has emerged as a key resource in helping these
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Northwell Health Achieves $1M in Savings with Laudio’s AI Platform
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Laudio, an innovator in frontline leader solutions that drive efficiency and engagement for health systems, today announced a system-wide expansion with Northwell Health, New York State’s largest healthcare provider.The expansion follows Northwell Health’s successful initial implementation of Laudio’s AI-enhanced platform for frontline leaders at the Peconic Bay Medical Center last year.
Revolutionizing Frontline Leadership and Nurse Retention in Healthcare
The
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Thyme Care Launches VBC Platform w/ 400+ Oncologists
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- Thyme Care, a leader in value-based cancer care, has launched Thyme Care Oncology Partners (TCOP), a dedicated platform designed to support oncology practices in the transition to value-based care models.
- Through partnerships with payers and providers, Thyme Care's TCOP platform fosters collaboration and prioritizes patient-centric care while reducing costs. This innovative approach positions Thyme Care as a leader in shaping the future of value-based cancer
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Anatomy IT Acquires Manta HealthTech, Expands into Healthcare Sub-Verticals
What You Should Know:
- Anatomy IT, a leading provider of healthcare IT and cybersecurity solutions, announced today the acquisition of Manta HealthTech, a healthcare-focused managed IT services firm.
- The acquisition positions Anatomy IT as a leading force in healthcare IT solutions, offering comprehensive support across diverse healthcare settings. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed.
Expanding Expertise and Geographic Reach
Headquartered in the Minneapolis-St.
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HIMSS24: Talkdesk Unveils Talkdesk Autopilot for Healthcare to Modernize Self-Service Experience
What You Should Know:
- Talkdesk, a provider of AI-powered contact centers, announced Talkdesk Autopilot for Healthcare at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Global Health Conference and Exhibition.
- Built upon the Talkdesk Autopilot platform, this specialized solution integrates seamlessly with Talkdesk Healthcare Experience Cloud™. This cloud-based platform is designed to create a more convenient and personalized experience for healthcare patients,
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Healthcare Triangle, Inc. Appoints Anand Kumar as Interim CEO
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- Healthcare Triangle, a company reinforcing healthcare progress through breakthrough technology and extensive industry knowledge and expertise, appoints Anand Kumar as interim CEO while he maintains his role as Chief Revenue Officer.
- Kumar’s experience in digital transformation, AI, and healthcare makes him a strong candidate to lead the company through its next phase of growth.
- Kumar has over 20 years of experience in modernizing infrastructure, data
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