Health IT
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New federal health IT strategy increases focus on public health, AI
The draft plan builds on its predecessor, which the health IT agency said drove “significant progress” in the use and exchange of electronic health information.
By Emily Olsen • March 28, 2024 -
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Senior lawmaker questions UnitedHealth over Change cyberattack
Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., said UnitedHealth’s “rapid consolidation and vertical integration” has major consequences for the healthcare sector, including increased control of the health IT market.
By Emily Olsen • March 26, 2024 -
Trendline
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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OIG details errors with VA, Oracle EHR deployment
Three reports released last week outline scheduling and pharmacy problems with the electronic health record integration — including an error that may have contributed to a patient’s death.
By Emily Olsen • March 25, 2024 -
Consumers more discerning about health data sharing: survey
While respondents were largely willing to share their data, consumers have become pickier about who they’ll offer their information to, according to a Rock Health survey.
By Emily Olsen • March 21, 2024 -
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Change Healthcare’s drawn-out recovery catches flak from cyber experts
At least 100 services remain offline four weeks after UnitedHealth detected an intrusion in its medical claims clearinghouse. Experts say the impacts are unprecedented.
By Matt Kapko • March 21, 2024 -
Change cyberattack could damage credit at small providers: Fitch
Smaller companies may already have worse credit ratings and could struggle with cash flow disruptions caused by the outage.
By Emily Olsen • March 19, 2024 -
Deep Dive // HIMSS24
‘As fast as possible but no faster than is safe’: Hospitals, tech companies confront AI governance
Regulators seeking to erect guardrails around AI are facing a Sisyphean task, experts said at HIMSS. How do you oversee something that is constantly changing?
By Rebecca Pifer • March 18, 2024 -
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CMS releases Medicaid payment flexibilities during Change cyberattack
The relief comes as 94% of hospitals reported financial impact from the outage, according to a survey from the American Hospital Association.
By Emily Olsen • March 18, 2024 -
Q&A // HIMSS24
Microsoft’s health VP takes on responsible AI
David Rhew talks about Microsoft's new AI governance network and federal regulators’ plan to more actively oversee the technology.
By Rebecca Pifer • March 18, 2024 -
Sponsored by Rhapsody
Increase customer satisfaction with accurate person data
Why health tech leaders must prioritize Enterprise Master Person Index technology for their products.
March 18, 2024 -
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For accelerated healthcare performance, jump into the data lakehouse
Learn how a data lakehouse optimizes business intelligence and outcomes in healthcare.
By Nick Stepro, Chief Product and Technology Officer, Arcadia • March 18, 2024 -
Q&A // HIMSS24
Salesforce’s pitch on healthcare AI
The cloud-based software company announced a number of new AI tools in the lead up to the HIMSS conference. Healthcare is a “huge priority,” said Sean Kennedy, Salesforce’s global health strategy lead.
By Rebecca Pifer • March 15, 2024 -
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Mayo Clinic launches digital health product pipeline
The program aims to alleviate the cost and difficulty digital health companies face in selling to hospitals, while making it easier for hospitals to find and integrate useful tools.
By Rebecca Pifer • March 14, 2024 -
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HHS opens investigation into Change Healthcare cyberattack
The Office for Civil Rights will focus on whether protected health information was breached and if UnitedHealth complied with privacy and security requirements.
By Emily Olsen • March 14, 2024 -
Q&A
Center for Connected Health Policy’s Mei Kwong on what to expect for telehealth regulations
Some telehealth provisions could expire by the end of the year unless Congress makes them permanent.
By Brian T. Horowitz • March 14, 2024 -
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HHS artificial intelligence task force takes shape
The new group will stand up “assurance, monitoring, risk-management practices” around AI in healthcare, according to a top HHS official.
By Rebecca Pifer • March 14, 2024 -
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White House meets with UnitedHealth, industry groups on Change cyberattack fallout
Officials called on payers to cut red tape and offer financial support to providers, including advanced payments.
By Emily Olsen • March 13, 2024 -
HIMSS24
Microsoft forms health AI governance network
The tech giant is standing up the group with 16 health systems, two healthcare technology companies and zero AI development rivals.
By Rebecca Pifer • March 12, 2024 -
HIMSS24
Oracle to launch generative AI-backed clinical assistant within next quarter, exec says
The tool, which automatically transcribes patient visits and suggests next steps for providers, is entering a cluttered market.
By Rebecca Pifer • March 12, 2024 -
Cerner’s shift to cloud cuts costs, improves cybersecurity, Oracle says
Oracle will also begin delivering a new ambulatory clinic suite in its fourth quarter, which includes an AI-backed documentation assistant.
By Emily Olsen • March 12, 2024 -
HIMSS24
Google launches AI-backed search-and-answer tool for doctors
Vertex AI Search for Healthcare allows clinicians to search for information across patient notes, scanned documents and other clinical data.
By Rebecca Pifer • March 12, 2024 -
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Small, financially struggling providers at risk from Change cyberattack: Moody’s
Larger providers, however, aren’t immune from cash flow challenges, especially if UnitedHealth Group is unable to restore systems by mid-March.
By Emily Olsen • March 11, 2024 -
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Change says its largest claims clearinghouses coming back online
More than $14 billion in claims have been prepared for processing and will start flowing soon, the technology firm said Friday.
By Emily Olsen • Updated March 25, 2024 -
Q&A
How healthcare organizations should prepare for generative AI
Michael McCallen, managing director in Deloitte’s Health Care Strategy practice, explains why a governance structure is key to successful adoption of artificial intelligence.
By Emily Olsen • March 7, 2024 -
Change Healthcare cyberattack
Change Healthcare faces potential class action as lawsuits rack up
At least six cases seeking class-action status were filed since the cyberattack, alleging the technology firm didn’t have reasonable cybersecurity measures in place.
By Emily Olsen • March 7, 2024