CMS Overpaid Many Hospitals After Change Healthcare Cyberattack, While Hundreds Missed Out
Researchers from the University of Minnesota examining the federal response to the incident found that CMS overpaid a significant portion of hospitals through its accelerated and advance payment program, while hundreds of other facilities that experienced significant financial losses did not receive assistance.
Kaiser Permanente to Pay $46M for Patient Data Breach
The Oakland-based health system will pay at least $46 million and as much as $47.5 million to settle a class action lawsuit filed by several patients who said their information was caught up in KP’s consumer-tracking programs, which can share data with Microsoft, Google, X (Twitter) and Adobe.
Providers Get Good News on Hospital at Home, Telemedicine Prescription Waivers
Advocates hailed the move as proof that the program, which enables health systems and hospitals to provide hospital-level care at home through platforms that include in-person visits, digital health and virtual care, is proving its value.
Accelerating Cancer Innovation
From our inception over 20 years ago, we have accelerated cancer drug innovation by leveraging India’s robust scientific ecosystem and forming beneficial partnerships with industry leaders. These strategic cornerstones have enabled us to build a faster, more cost-effective drug discovery and development model.
The Exec: How to Boost Patient Experience in the Hospital Setting
To help ensure good communication with patients and their families, AdventHealth uses the MyChart feature in the Epic EHR, and the health system gives patients and their families iPads to access information in real time.
Study: Virtual Care Visits Dropped During the Shutdown
In a FAQ issued earlier this month, CMS has affirmed that it will reimburse providers for telehealth services used during the shutdown, which lasted from October 1 through November 13.
Behind Houston Methodist’s 3-Year Road Plan for Healthcare Transformation
Cypress Hospital, which opened this past March, is the latest example in a long list of innovative ideas for Houston Methodist, one of the top health systems in the country for understanding where healthcare is going.
Securing the Brain Behind the System: Why AI Governance Is the Next Frontier in Patient Safety
As AI becomes central to diagnostics, workflows, and patient engagement, securing the models themselves must become a pillar of patient safety and quality assurance.
Healthcare Leaders Are Hamstrung by On-Again Off-Again Telehealth Waivers
The CMS Acute Hospital Care at Home waivers, launched in 2020 at the height of the COVID pandemic, expired at the end of September, but were revived in last week’s Congressional action to reopen the federal government.
Preventing Diabetes Exacerbations Through Human Connection, Not Crisis Response
In response to these concerning trends, leading health systems are redefining diabetes management by merging remote patient monitoring, behavioral health coaching, and AI-enabled engagement.