News 9/6/24 – HIStalk
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Private equity firm New Mountain Capital will combine three of its healthcare billing portfolio businesses into a new company that is valued at $3 billion.
The companies are Rawlings Group, Apixio’s payment integrity…
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Epic Stats and Interesting Comments from Judy Faulkner at Epic UGM | Healthcare IT Today
There were so many announcements made at Epic UGM that we didn’t want to make the article any longer with the various interesting stats that were shared at Epic UGM. Plus, Judy Faulkner also…
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How To Safeguard Healthcare Data and Systems in The Digital Age | Healthcare IT Today
The following is a guest article by Pukar Hamal, Founder and CEO at SecurityPal
While Electronic Health Records (EHRs) have made managing data easier, they’ve also become a prime target for cybercriminals. The healthcare industry,…
Hearst Agrees to Acquire QGenda, a Leader in Healthcare Workforce Management Solutions | Healthcare IT Today
QGenda to Join Hearst Health, Hearst’s Healthcare Division
Hearst today announced it has agreed to acquire QGenda, LLC from investment firms Francisco Partners and ICONIQ Growth. QGenda is a leading provider of healthcare workforce management solutions….
EPtalk by Dr. Jayne 9/5/24 – HIStalk
I enjoyed reading the results of Mr. H’s poll on company culture, where a full one-third of respondents said their company’s culture was worse today compared to a year ago. There’s always a disconnect…
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Healthcare AI News 9/4/24 – HIStalk
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A legal advisor recommends that doctors not use AI to respond to patient complaints. She says that AI’s responses may use country-specific laws (most likely from the US), generate misleading statements, and ask for…
Leveraging the Power of Technology to Improve Behavioral Health – HIStalk
Leveraging the Power of Technology to Improve Behavioral HealthBy Shana Hoffman
Shana Hoffman, MBA is CEO of Lucet.
We are living in an age of anxiety. Americans of all ages are increasingly struggling…
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Should Government Play a Bigger Role in Healthcare Cybersecurity? | Healthcare IT Today
According to a 2023 report by the US Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center, the number of cyberattacks on the healthcare sector doubled in 2023 from the year prior. So far in 2024 that accelerated…
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Virtual Care Isn’t What It Used to Be – It’s Getting Better – HIStalk
Virtual Care Isn’t What It Used to Be – It’s Getting BetterBy Derek Streat
Derek Streat is CEO of DexCare.
Virtual emerged as a vital access bridge during the pandemic, ensuring that patients…
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3 Cyber Hygiene Tips for Healthcare Security – HIStalk
Don’t Skip the Digital Wash: 3 Cyber Hygiene Tips for Healthcare Security By Greg Surla
Greg Surla is SVP/CISO of FinThrive.
In 2023, healthcare systems faced an alarming surge in cyberattacks, impacting over…
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