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Philips to showcase the Silent Patient Room at HIMSS24
Philips is partnering with high tech manufacturers for a Silent Patient Room, especially in the ICU, and will demonstrate the new technology at HIMSS24.
For an ICU to be silent, there has to be interoperable device integration and that’s not an easy th…
In fiery address, Biden announces plan to extend prescription drug program
In a fiery, campaign-style State of the Union Address last night, President Joe Biden proposed lowering prescription drug discounts beyond the Medicare program.
Biden wants to extend the current insulin cap of $35 a month for Medicare beneficiaries to …
Spending bill gives physicians 1.68% pay increase but overall decrease remains
A House bill that passed on Wednesday importantly would lessen the cut to physician payment.
A 3.34% physician payment reduction began January 1. The legislation proposes a prospective increase of 1.68% to Medicare physician reimbursement effective M…
How generative AI can revolutionize clinician experiences
As CEO of health IT company Augmedix, Manny Krakaris knows how much AI can benefit clinicians. He also knows its current limitations.
“AI’s been overhyped,” Krakaris said of recent buzz around generative AI. “Technology can do the heavy lifting but it …
HHS response to cash flow concerns from Change cyberattack inadequate, providers say
The Department of Health and Human Services is offering flexibilities to hospitals, physicians, pharmacies and other stakeholders to help ease cash flow concerns caused by the Change Healthcare cyberattack and resulting disruption of services.
Provider…
UnitedHealth reportedly pays $22M ransomware
UnitedHealth Group paid $22 million to recover access to data and systems encrypted by the Blackcat ransomware gang, according to Reuters.
Hospital smart rooms take the pressure off of bedside nurses
Hospital smart rooms take the pressure off of nurses doing tasks at bedside that can be done virtually.
The technologies that make up a smart room – remote patient monitoring, virtual care, computer vision technology and a BioIntelliSense button to mea…
UnitedHealth’s ‘bandaid’ payment for Change disruption falls short, hospitals say
UnitedHealth Group’s Temporary Funding Assistance Program to resume payment operations for hospitals dealing with the aftermath of Change Healthcare’s disruptive cyberattack “is not even a band-aid on the payment problems you identify,” the AHA
HIMSSCast: How evidence-based nursing affects patient care
Evidence-based nursing is the process by which nurses and other clinical experts determine best practices in healthcare.
CMS issues monthly drug payment program final guidance
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the final part one guidance for the new Medicare Prescription Payment Plan.
