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20 Dec 2024
Trump's stance on E-Verify checks shifting over time
Employers remain cautious about how immigration policies will change under Trump, given his waffling over E-Verify checks and the potential for a DACA repeal.
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20 Dec 2024
Post Office creates CTO role to support ‘extensive and complex’ plans
Post Office bolsters its IT leadership team as it grapples with massive tech transformation with the nation looking on
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20 Dec 2024
HTI-3 final rule updates information blocking exceptions
The Health Data, Technology and Interoperability: Protecting Care Access (HTI-3) final rule adds a new information blocking exception to protect access to reproductive healthcare.
Health IT News from the past 365 days
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11 Jun 2024
Low language access limits patient appointment scheduling
Researchers say low access to cancer care is due to poor language access during the appointment scheduling process.
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11 Jun 2024
More than 160 Snowflake customers hit in targeted data theft spree
Mandiant reports that more than 160 Snowflake customers have been hit in a broad data theft and extortion campaign targeting organisations that have failed to pay proper attention to securing valuable credentials
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11 Jun 2024
A planetary health diet lowers the risk of total mortality
Across the US, a higher planetary health diet index reduces the risk of total and cause-specific mortality while improving environmental health.
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11 Jun 2024
AHA has “strong concerns” about IPPS payment updates
The leading hospital association said proposed payment updates to the Inpatient Prospective Payment System are inadequate considering financial challenges.
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11 Jun 2024
Interpretable machine learning helps clinicians classify EEG anomalies
An interpretable machine learning model improved clinicians’ performance in reading electroencephalography charts, boosting accuracy from 47% to 71%.
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11 Jun 2024
Eye care company suffers 377K-record data breach
Panorama Eyecare notified more than 377,000 individuals of a data breach, more than a year after LockBit posted the company on its leak site.
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11 Jun 2024
Combined COVID-19/influenza vaccine is superior to individual vaccines
Moderna’s mRNA-1083 vaccine combines the company’s seasonal influenza candidate and next-generation COVID-19 vaccines for improved immune response.
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10 Jun 2024
NHS blood stocks running low after ransomware attack
The NHS is appealing for people with O Positive and O Negative blood types to come forward to donate as hospitals in London struggle to keep critical services running after ransomware attack
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10 Jun 2024
FBI urges LockBit ransomware victims to come forward
At a conference in Boston, the FBI Cyber Division’s assistant director urged LockBit ransomware victims to contact IC3 to obtain a decryption key.
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10 Jun 2024
South Carolina gains web-based tool for population health surveillance
Six new data dashboards will track cancer, care access and SDOH across South Carolina’s 46 counties in an effort to advance population health.
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10 Jun 2024
How Inaccurate Provider Data from Payers Impacts Access to Care
When payers’ online provider information is wrong, it may impact not only members’ access to care but also the level of member-payer trust.
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10 Jun 2024
Enhancing Transparency and Trust in Healthcare with Smart Contract Management
Managing health plan provider contracts is complex, but next-generation technological solutions can increase transparency and streamline the process across stakeholders.
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07 Jun 2024
Bitdefender makes MDR services free to NHS bodies hit by Qilin
Bitdefender offers NHS bodies affected by a major cyber incident free access to its product suite, as the health service continues to deal with the impact of the Qilin ransomware attack on partner Synnovis
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07 Jun 2024
NIAID releases H5N1 research agenda with 4 primary objectives
These objectives focus on varying factors, including understanding viral biology and transmission, prevention strategies, advancing treatments, and enhancing detection.
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07 Jun 2024
Virtual-first cardiometabolic programs improve clinical outcomes
New research reveals that virtual-first programs improved cardiometabolic health metrics, estimating thousands in cost savings if the improvements are sustained.
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07 Jun 2024
NIH funds validation of graft-versus-host disease assessment AI
A $4.2 million grant will support the validation of an artificial intelligence tool to measure skin changes in patients with chronic graft-versus-host disease.
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07 Jun 2024
NIH launches two clinical trials on long-acting HIV PrEP
Gilead Sciences Inc. is funding two studies on long-acting human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) through the HIV Prevention Trials Network (HPTN).
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06 Jun 2024
How docs can build patient trust in generative AI use
Providers and community health partners might be instrumental in building patient trust in generative AI and encouraging use.
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06 Jun 2024
WHO identifies first bird flu death in 59-year-old man
The WHO has confirmed the first bird flu-related death in a 59-year-old man in Mexico City who did not have a history of exposure to poultry or other animals.
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06 Jun 2024
Deloitte: healthcare consumers’ trust in generative AI has room to grow
Deloitte’s 2024 consumer healthcare survey found that adoption of GenAI for health reasons has progressed little in the last year due to consumers’ distrust.
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06 Jun 2024
HC3 alerts hospitals of cybersecurity vulnerabilities in blood pressure monitor
The critical cybersecurity vulnerabilities in Baxter Welch Allyn Configuration Tool and Baxter Welch Allyn Connex Spot Monitor are exploitable remotely.
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06 Jun 2024
FDA advisory panel votes against MDMA therapy for PTSD
In a 10 to 1 vote, the FDA advisory panel on MDMA therapy for PTSD decided that the benefits of the treatment do not outweigh the risks.
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06 Jun 2024
Balancing innovation, safety, compliance, risk in life sciences
Because the life sciences sector is evolving rapidly, collaboration, compliance, and proactive risk management are key to patient safety.
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05 Jun 2024
Qilin ransomware gang likely behind crippling NHS attack
Security experts investigating a major cyber attack on an NHS partner that has caused frontline services across South London to grind to a halt say the Qilin ransomware gang appears to be the culprit
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05 Jun 2024
MMR vaccine medical misinformation still prevalent
Medical misinformation about the MMR vaccine comes as measles cases are on the rise in the U.S., experts say.
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05 Jun 2024
Digital engagement approach lowers healthcare worker anxiety, depression
The digital strategy reminded healthcare workers about the availability of a mental health platform, which helped improve depression and anxiety, a study shows.
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05 Jun 2024
RCM vendor Waystar announces IPO launch
Waystar Holding Corp., a revenue cycle management software vendor, launched its initial public offering of 45M shares of its common stock.
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05 Jun 2024
HHS outlines DDoS attack prevention, response tactics for healthcare
Threat actors use DDoS attacks to flood a target network with traffic, making it difficult for defenders to detect and contain the threat.
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05 Jun 2024
A Spotlight on Food Is Medicine: Creating Sustainable Programs
Food-is-medicine programs are popular, but health plans need to overcome challenges related to scalability and ROI to generate sustainable positive outcomes.
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05 Jun 2024
J&J to settle 99.75% of talc lawsuits with $6.5B reorganization plan
J&J plans a $6.5B reorganization to settle 99.75% of talc lawsuits, despite a recent $260M mesothelioma verdict and ongoing ovarian cancer claims.
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05 Jun 2024
BMS, RayzeBio halt radiotherapy trial due to isotope shortage
A shortage of rare isotopes paused BMS' Phase 3 trial of cancer drug RYZ101, highlighting supply chain challenges for radiopharmaceuticals.
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04 Jun 2024
Invasive tracking ‘endemic’ on sensitive support websites
Websites set up by police, charities and universities to help people get support for sensitive issues like addiction and sexual harassment are deploying tracking technologies that harvest information without proper consent
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04 Jun 2024
NHS services at major London hospitals disrupted by cyber attack
A major cyber attack at NHS services provider Synnovis is disrupting frontline care at hospitals across London
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04 Jun 2024
NIH-developed AI tool predicts patients’ response to immunotherapy
Using routine clinical data, NIH researchers have developed an AI tool to predict immunotherapy responses.
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04 Jun 2024
Providers join call to stop FTC’s noncompete ban
About 230 national associations have requested the FTC to stay the noncompete ban slated to take effect this fall, pending legal actions.
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04 Jun 2024
Senator asks FTC, SEC to investigate UnitedHealth’s cybersecurity practices
Sen. Ron Wyden requested that the FTC and SEC chairs investigate UHG’s “numerous cybersecurity and technology failures” to determine whether federal laws were broken.
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04 Jun 2024
Cardiovascular disease will impact over 61% of the US by 2050
Impacting over 184 million people across the US, cardiovascular disease will contribute to $1.8 trillion in direct and indirect costs by 2050.
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04 Jun 2024
Deep learning model personalizes adaptive therapy for prostate cancer
A deep reinforcement learning model designed to tailor adaptive treatment schedules could double the time to progression for prostate cancer patients.
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03 Jun 2024
Behavioral health orgs look to EHR vendors for integration
While many behavioral health providers are looking to EHR vendor tools for integrated care, interviewed customers reported functionality and integration challenges.
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03 Jun 2024
VA patient satisfaction and trust reach all-time high
Officials say the surge in patient trust at the Department of Veterans Affairs is due to an increase in health benefits meted out and lower wait times for appointments.
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03 Jun 2024
97 FTSE 100 firms exposed to supply chain breaches
Between March 2023 and March 2024, 97 out of 100 companies on the UK’s FTSE 100 list were put at risk of compromise following supply chain breaches at third-party suppliers
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03 Jun 2024
Researchers demonstrate value of AI in predicting heart disease
A decade-long study using an AI-based risk score of 40,000 people has shown it’s possible to detect the level of inflammation of heart arteries
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03 Jun 2024
AI reveals association between body composition, lung cancer outcomes
New research shows that changes in muscle mass and fat quality during immunotherapy treatment are linked to poor outcomes in metastatic lung cancer.
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03 Jun 2024
Uktech50 2024: The longlist of the UK’s influential tech leaders
UKtech50 received a record-breaking 434 nominations for the 2024 list. Unfortunately, there wasn’t space for everyone in the top 50, and as you can see for yourself in this year’s longlist, it was a difficult decision for the judges
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03 Jun 2024
Hospitals have a strong month as volumes return to normal
New data from Kaufman Hall show a return to normal care patterns, resulting in a relatively strong April for hospital financial performance.
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03 Jun 2024
Ecolab, Repligen launch DurA Cycle for large-scale biologic manufacturing
Ecolab and Repligen have announced the commercial launch of Purolite’s DurA Cycle, a protein A chromatography resin designed for large-scale purification processes.
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03 Jun 2024
OCR clarifies Change Healthcare breach reporting requirements for covered entities
OCR updated its FAQ webpage and affirmed that covered entities may delegate breach notification responsibilities to Change Healthcare.
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03 Jun 2024
Chatbots show promise in simplifying pathology reports for patients
Bard and GPT-4 enhanced the readability of pathology reports while maintaining high medical accuracy, which could help explain findings to patients.
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03 Jun 2024
Economic Wellness for Seniors Worsened from 2020 to 2022
Seniors scored poorly on categories such as food insecurity and housing costs, although they did experience positive trends in other areas.
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31 May 2024
Sav-Rx data breach affects 2.8M individuals
Pharmacy benefit management company Sav-Rx suffered a cyberattack and data breach in October 2023.
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31 May 2024
MRI-based machine learning approach predicts breast cancer metastasis
A convolutional neural network successfully flagged 95% of breast cancer patients with axillary metastasis, demonstrating potential to reduce unnecessary biopsies.
- 31 May 2024
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31 May 2024
FDA grants breakthrough designation for ovarian cancer liquid biopsy
Mercy BioAnalytics, Inc. received a breakthrough device designation for its Mercy Halo Ovarian Cancer Screening test in asymptomatic premenopausal women.
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31 May 2024
Ro launches GLP-1 tracker to help patients navigate GLP-1 shortages
To address the GLP-1 medication shortage, Ro launched the GLP-1 Supply Tracker to provide patients with real-time insights and alerts on drug availability.
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30 May 2024
RPM use soars by more than 1,300% within Medicaid population
The meteoric rise in RPM use among Medicaid patients during the pandemic was due to a small number of providers and female and chronic disease patients.
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30 May 2024
RAND: Hospital prices 254% higher than Medicare rates
The latest RAND Corporation analysis of hospital prices finds that employers and private payers paid significantly more than Medicare for the same services at the same facilities.
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30 May 2024
Generative AI predicts hospital admissions from ED visits
GPT-4 outperformed traditional machine learning models when tasked with forecasting which emergency room patients may need to be admitted to the hospital.
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30 May 2024
AI advancements in healthcare boost diagnostic accuracy, operational efficiency
A recent study highlights significant advancements in AI technology within the healthcare sector, emphasizing its profound impact on quality and productivity.
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30 May 2024
FDA approves first interchangeable biosimilar for Soliris
Newly approved Bkemv, manufactured by Amgen, can now be used interchangeably with AstraZeneca’s Solaris for PNH and aHUS.
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29 May 2024
Racial health disparities impact mental healthcare access
Only 39% and 36% of Black and Hispanic people had access to mental health treatment in 2023, compared to 50% of white people, according to KFF.
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29 May 2024
Organisations value digital trust, but aren’t working at it
Three quarters of organisations believe digital trust is relevant to their businesses, yet clear gaps in strategies still seem to persist
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29 May 2024
Healthcare ransomware attacks lead to uptick in ED visits at nearby hospitals
A ransomware attack on a hospital can affect neighboring hospitals by increasing emergency department volume, a research letter published in JAMA revealed.
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29 May 2024
Provider compensation rises again as groups push productivity
Healthcare providers and APPs saw significant gains in compensation for the fourth consecutive year as medical groups increased productivity.
- 29 May 2024
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29 May 2024
AI tool predicts autoimmune disease risk using genomic data
The artificial intelligence-driven EXPRESSO model uses genomic data, epigenetics and other information to identify risk genes for autoimmune disease.
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29 May 2024
Introducing peanuts in infancy minimizes allergy risk in adolescence
Regular peanut consumption before the age of five reduces the rate of peanut allergies in adolescence by 71%.
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29 May 2024
Johnson & Johnson agrees to acquire Yellow Jersey Therapeutics
The acquisition will give the company rights to a clinical-stage antibody treatment for atopic dermatitis.
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29 May 2024
3 Key Metrics that Determine Member Satisfaction for Health Plans
Nearly every payer in the survey was stumped by two factors of member satisfaction: digital customer experience and provider wait times.
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28 May 2024
3 healthcare organizations begin EHR implementation projects
Health First, Axis Health and Atlantis Orthopedics recently announced EHR implementation projects to improve patient care and optimize clinical workflows.
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28 May 2024
Executive Interview: Why Dell wants to be your one-stop AI shop
At Dell Technologies World in Las Vegas, artificial intelligence was the talk of the town as Dell staked out an all-encompassing strategy ahead of an anticipated goldrush. Dell’s Nick Brackney explains why the tech giant believes it's onto a winner
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28 May 2024
AASM highlights opportunities, weaknesses of AI in sleep medicine
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recently examined the potential and challenges of integrating artificial intelligence in clinical care.
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24 May 2024
UKtech50 2024: Vote for the most influential person in UK IT
Our judges have selected the top 50 leaders from a shortlist of more than 400 people – now it’s your chance to tell us who you think is the most influential person in UK technology
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23 May 2024
70% of hospitals participate in healthcare interoperability
Healthcare interoperability is growing across hospitals, but gaps remain, especially in data exchange with long-term care and behavioral health providers.
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23 May 2024
Digital divide affects patient portal use in primary care
Black and Hispanic people had lower patient portal engagement, indicating a digital divide that health systems have yet to surmount.
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23 May 2024
Getting new antimicrobials to patients combatting drug resistance
A report from the Access to Medicines Foundation outlines strategies for getting new antimicrobial drugs to patients who need them.
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23 May 2024
CentroMed suffers second healthcare data breach
An unauthorized party accessed and acquired files pertaining to current and former CentroMed patients, resulting in a healthcare data breach.
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23 May 2024
Machine learning predicts risk of OUD treatment discontinuation
New machine learning framework reveals that almost 15% of opioid use disorder patients discontinued recommended buprenorphine treatment prematurely.
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23 May 2024
Telehealth may increase Medicare patient hospitalizations, costs
New research shows Medicare patient outcomes, including potentially preventable hospitalizations and total care costs, may worsen with higher telehealth use.
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22 May 2024
FDA approves biosimilars for macular degeneration, other eye diseases
The FDA approved Yesafili and Opuviz as interchangeable biosimilars for Eylea to treat multiple eye conditions, including macular degeneration.
- 22 May 2024
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22 May 2024
G-Cloud 14: Overseas suppliers risk non-compliance as CCS changes stance on UK VAT requirements
After assuring overseas suppliers multiple times during the G-Cloud clarification period that they did not need a UK VAT number to participate in the framework, government procurement chiefs have now backtracked on this guidance by telling non-UK suppliers to get VAT registered by October or risk being non-compliant
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22 May 2024
Cleveland Clinic settles False Claims Act allegations for $7M
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation paid over $7M to resolve False Claims Act allegations around federal grant applications.
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22 May 2024
Industry groups seek clarity from HHS on Change Healthcare breach reporting
More than 100 industry groups asked OCR to clarify breach reporting obligations and publicly state that its investigation will focus on Change Healthcare, not the affected providers.
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22 May 2024
Researchers identify microplastics in human testicular tissue
This discovery indicates the presence of microplastics in the male reproductive system, which may be impacting reproductive health.
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21 May 2024
FTC finalizes Blackbaud settlement, requires revamped data retention policies
The FTC’s settlement with Blackbaud prohibits the company from misrepresenting its data security practices and requires it to create a data retention schedule.
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21 May 2024
AAP updates breastfeeding guidelines for individuals with HIV
The updated guidelines acknowledge that, with proper treatment, the risk of transmitting HIV through breastfeeding is less than 1%.
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21 May 2024
HHS dedicates $50M to development of autonomous cyber defense tools
ARPA-H, a division of HHS, announced the launch of the Universal PatchinG and Remediation for Autonomous DEfense (UPGRADE) program, aimed at addressing cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
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21 May 2024
Providers seek $758M for children’s hospitals GME program
Over two dozen trade groups seek more funding for the Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education program to bolster the pediatric physician workforce.
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21 May 2024
FNIH launches public–private partnership to accelerate ALS research
The AMP ALS program is supported by multiple organizations, including the NINDS, FDA, the ALS association, Target ALS, and more.
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20 May 2024
Senate Finance contemplates physician payment reform
A new Senate Finance Committee white paper lays out opportunities for Medicare Physician Fee Schedule reform to improve chronic care and value.
- 20 May 2024
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20 May 2024
WebTPA healthcare data breach affects 2.4M individuals
WebTPA, a third-party administrator that processes health plan claims, notified millions of individuals of a healthcare data breach that occurred one year ago.
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20 May 2024
Labcorp launches test that can detect preeclampsia in first trimester
The test looks at four key preeclampsia biomarkers in the first pregnancy trimester.
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20 May 2024
Using Member Engagement to Balance Personalization, Participation
Health plans need to balance widespread participation and personalization for incentive programs to be successful; technology and meaningful communications are key.
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17 May 2024
Large organizations drove 2023 acute care EHR market energy
While acute care EHR purchasing remained high throughout 2023, Epic was the only health IT vendor to achieve a net increase in acute care EHR market share.
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17 May 2024
FLiRT COVID variant is now the leading variant across the US
CDC data reveals that the newest COVID variant, KP.2, nicknamed FLiRT, has surpassed JN.1 as the leading variant across the US.
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17 May 2024
US overdose deaths declined for the first time in 5 years
Despite ongoing challenges with the fentanyl supply, the CDC reports the first drop in US overdose deaths in five years.
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16 May 2024
Athenahealth launches specialty EHR tools to improve care
Athenahealth has introduced new specialty EHR solutions that aim to meet the clinical and operational needs of women's health and urgent care practices.