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3 ways to prepare for impending HIPAA Security Rule updates

HealthITSecurity In the decades since the HIPAA Security Rule was enacted, it has remained a crucial tool to covered entities and business associates as they navigate the multitude of cybersecurity risks that trouble the healthcare sector. HIPAA’s...

How a virtual-first approach can boost patient, provider experience

mHealthIntelligence Four years after the COVID-19 pandemic set off a chain reaction transforming healthcare delivery in America, it has become apparent that virtual care is here to stay; however, it cannot fully replace in-person care delivery. Thus,...

Leveraging antibody profiling for advanced healthcare insights

LifeSciencesIntelligence Omics data, including genomics, metabolomics, proteomics, and more, play a critical role in the healthcare industry. With this data, providers and researchers can make treatment decisions, direct research to understand diseases, and guide...

Manufacturing complex pharmaceutical products with new technologies

PharmaNewsIntelligence Scientific advancement and increasingly complex pharmaceutical products have reshaped the healthcare industry, providing novel tools and solutions for managing broad conditions, from acute viral infections to chronic diseases to oncology....

What the LockBit ransomware gang’s return means for healthcare

HealthITSecurity Since its emergence four years ago, the LockBit ransomware gang has been ruthlessly targeting organizations across critical infrastructure at alarming rates. The group’s constant tactic modifications and vast network of affiliates...

Why UC Davis is turning to mHealth tech for post-angioplasty care

mHealthIntelligence Post-discharge is a critical period for the overall success of any given procedure. If patients do not follow discharge instructions or clinical changes occur without the care team’s knowledge, the patient could suffer adverse...

Selecting the Right Online Appointment Scheduling Tools for Pediatrics

PatientEngagementHIT The patient access team at Nicklaus Children’s Health System knew it would have a lot of needs as it shopped around for a digital self-scheduling option. The Miami-based hospital system serves a pediatric population, 60 percent of...

Revolutionizing Vaccine Storage and Distribution with Innovative Solutions

PharmaNewsIntelligence The global COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the critical role of vaccines in controlling the spread of infectious diseases. As the demand for vaccines continues to rise, developing innovative solutions for their storage and distribution...

What’s Behind Private Equity’s Interest in RCM Vendors

RevCycleIntelligence A major offer from a private equity firm is making waves in the revenue cycle management (RCM) vendor space, showcasing private equity’s interest in RCM vendors and software. New Mountain Capital, a private equity and capital firm...

Overcoming the Digital Divide Through Community-Based Telehealth

mHealthIntelligence The unprecedented rise in telehealth use in recent years signified a new era in healthcare delivery that purported to meet patients where they are. Though the much-lauded benefits of telehealth technology are rooted in real-world evidence,...

With Proper Use, Artificial Intelligence Improves Health Plan Operations

HealthPayerIntelligence While artificial intelligence is far from a new concept, the healthcare industry has recently latched on to the technology, leading to increased adoption across many sectors. Artificial intelligence has the potential to lower healthcare...

Using Next-Generation Antibiotics to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance

LifeSciencesIntelligence The rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a significant threat to global health and demands urgent attention. Antibiotics, once hailed as miracle drugs, are losing their effectiveness due to the emergence of resistant bacterial...

Epic Taps Ambient Intelligence to Streamline Clinical Documentation

EHRIntelligence EHR documentation requirements have led to clinician burnout, with the average clinician spending over 16 minutes per patient encounter using the EHR. However, advancements in ambient intelligence are transforming clinical documentation,...

Developing Quality Assurance Standards for Biologics, Biosimilars

PharmaNewsIntelligence Biologics and biosimilars are a rapidly growing sector of the biopharmaceutical industry. However, as the field grows, multiple challenges arise in the manufacturing and quality assurance guidelines for biologics and biosimilars....

Automating Blood Glucose Monitoring Through New Technology

LifeSciencesIntelligence Patients actively managing their diabetes — and their providers — understand the critical importance of regular blood sugar monitoring for disease management. Blood sugar checks help patients and providers assess whether their...

Reshaping the PBM, Payer Relationship Could Improve Access to Care

HealthCareExecIntelligence Pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and health insurers have significant influence on prescription drug costs and, as a result, on access to care, but the traditional model for this relationship may not support affordability.  PBMs were...

Understanding the Impact of the Change Healthcare Cyberattack on Providers

HealthITSecurity Change Healthcare suffered a cyberattack on February 21st at the hands of the notorious BlackCat/ALPHV ransomware group, forcing it to take its systems offline. As the sector enters the second week of outages, operational disruptions and...

What is Virtual Reality and its Healthcare Use Cases?

mHealthIntelligence With the advancements in digital healthcare, various tools are now being used to provide healthcare services and support the patient care journey. These include tools typically used in other industries, such as smartphones, cloud storage...

How Can Providers Establish Successful Accountable Care Organizations?

RevCycleIntelligence Accountable care organizations (ACOs) are a common way healthcare providers can transition from fee-for-service to value-based care delivery. In ACOs, providers come together to deliver quality coordinated care to patients while usually...