The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has proposed significant changes to existing standards governing how health information is stored and protected within the community.Scheduled to be published in the Federal Register on January 6, the changes set by HHS will impact the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) “security rules.”HHS said this security rule is one of several HIPAA regulations that protect the privacy and security of individuals' protected health information (PHI). PHI refers to personally identifiable health information maintained electronically (ePHI) or otherwise.The proposed amendments, the first major update to HIPAA's security rules in more…
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ATLANTA, Ga., Jan. 2, 2025 (Globe Newswire) — The dental industry is undergoing major transformation due to changes in patient behavior, increased need for administrative support within the practice, and advances in technology. . Benevis' new report reveals key trends and developments reshaping the future of oral health, focusing on the rise of dental service organizations (DSOs), the integration of artificial intelligence, and improving access to care . The percentage of dentists affiliated with a DSO has nearly doubled since 2015, according to data from the American Dental Association (ADA) Health Policy Institute (HPI). Continued staffing shortages and complex reimbursement…
MILLSBOROUGH, Del., Jan. 2, 2025 (Globe Newswire) — In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at fostering excellence and innovation in the healthcare industry, Alpha Care Medical's esteemed founder and CEO One Dr. Nihar Gala introduced the Nihar Gala Grant. For medical students. This outstanding grant offers college and high school students pursuing a career in the medical field the opportunity to secure $1,000 in financial aid. Dr. Nihar Gala's commitment to advancing medical education reflects his enduring dedication to developing a new generation of medical professionals. As the visionary leader of Alpha Care Medical, a comprehensive health care provider with locations…
This year's word is “convergence.” The healthcare market is poised for higher levels of cooperation between typical industry players and new market entrants in the name of healthcare consumerism. At the end of the day, the industry is definitely in need of a transformation, as consumer-centric care is no longer an option. Patient loyalty is unstable. Research shows that healthcare consumers will turn to new healthcare providers to get the healthcare experiences and services they desire. Most experts agree that healthcare organizations struggling with slim profit margins need to adapt to the forces of medical consumerism to maintain market…
On December 30, 2024, the Massachusetts General Assembly passed House No. 4653, “An Act to Strengthen the Health Care Marketplace Review Process.” The bill includes sweeping changes focused on increasing regulatory oversight and overhauling the health care market. Gov. Maura Healey is expected to sign the bill into law. Main regulations The health care bill expands the oversight functions of various state agencies, boards, and commissions, including the Health Policy Commission (HPC), the Department of Public Health (DPH), and the Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA). This bill makes a number of important changes. Expands the scope of Health…
The modern concept of “triage” dates back to the Napoleonic Wars. At the time, French battlefield surgeons developed a system for assessing the injured and prioritizing treatment in order to manage proper medical care amidst the chaos and chaos of war. Efficiently utilize limited resources under difficult circumstances, increase the number of survivors, strengthen the military's continued combat capability, and transform healthcare delivery strategies in ways that still impact the healthcare sector today. I did. Amidst the chaos and confusion of healthcare IT in the AI era, that concept of triage may be the best guide for organizations struggling to…
Three healthcare industry laws will impact both staff and patients in Washington and Idaho on January 1, 2025. SPOKANE, Wash. — The ringing of a new year means new laws in both Washington and Idaho. Three laws specifically related to the healthcare industry will impact both staff and patients in Washington and Idaho on January 1, 2025. Washington House Bill 2061 Starting in January, House Bill 2061 will prevent more Washington health care workers from being required to work overtime. Beginning next year, Washington state will begin banning mandatory overtime for hourly staff, as well as those involved in…
In the field of patient payments, as in health information technology in general, change is occurring at an accelerated pace. Across the healthcare industry, we are witnessing a rapid shift to digital transformation to improve patient care, operational efficiency, and data management. Trends we see in 2024 include an increased focus on security and compliance, the continued retailization of healthcare, and a growing recognition of the need for healthcare providers to address generational differences among patients. Masu. One thing that never seems to change in the healthcare industry is patients' concerns about healthcare affordability. For example, PhRMA and Ipsos found…
Healthcare experienced its own version of the squid game in 2024.Getty Images In 2024, many well-known brand digital health and healthcare services companies stumbled and failed. Still, healthcare continues to be an area of intense focus and investment. As the year draws to a close, I'm sharing some thoughts about the competitive world of healthcare entrepreneurship that, in 2024, bears an eerie resemblance to the critically acclaimed Netflix series “The Squid Game.” 1) The power of patience and persistence Almost anything worth doing in healthcare is difficult and takes twice as long as you think it will take you to…
As consumers, we tend to give away our health information for free on the Internet, like when we ask Dr. Google “how to treat a broken toe.” But a Pew Research Center survey found that many people are uncomfortable with the idea of doctors using artificial intelligence (AI) to make diagnoses based on analysis of medical data. So how concerned would consumers be if they learned that in the name of innovation, vast amounts of medical data is being uploaded to AI-powered models for analysis? This is a question healthcare leaders may want to ask themselves, especially given the complexity,…