Fri.Jun 15, 2018

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In-Depth: Consumer genomics furthers healthcare foothold but privacy, resource concerns persist

Mobi Health News

In the last few years consumer genomics has grown in both its offerings and legitimacy. The industry that was once best known for telling clients if they were Italian or Hungarian is now securing its foothold within the healthcare space.

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Experts: High drug prices are forcing patients to make risky choices

FierceHealthIT

The "broken" drug pricing system in the U.S. is forcing some patients to make decisions that can negatively impact their health, experts warn.

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Appropriators slash ONC budget

Morning eHealth

OCR pushes new personal data guidance — More opioid bills get House approval

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Report: Consolidation, convenience care major drivers behind increased healthcare costs in 2019

FierceHealthIT

Consolidation is a major driver in the growing cost of healthcare, according to a new PwC report. The rise of convenience care is also a likely contributor to higher costs in the short term.

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HIPAA Compliance: Can Your Organization Avoid Costly Government Penalties and Fines?

Colington Consulting was established in 2013 and helps organizations achieve HIPAA compliance and ensures clients stay current with the latest enforcement trends. We provide a full range of HIPAA compliance services and consulting. What separates us from our competitors is our knowledge of HIPAA compliance regulations and their application to each of our client’s particular scenarios and requirements.

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Weekender 6/15/18

HIStalk Weekender

Weekly News Recap. GPB Capital acquires Maryland-based RCM/EHR vendor Health Prime International. Inspirata acquires Caradigm from GE Healthcare. Former IBM employees say Watson Health’s troubles stem from the company’s inability to successfully merge the assets of its acquired Phytel, Explorys, and Truven Health. The VA announces plans to create a device implant registry.

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Questions raised over well-being of immigrant children separated from parents

FierceHealthIT

Congresswoman Diana DeGette, D-Colo., called Friday for a hearing over the wellbeing of immigrant children being separated from their parents at the border.

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Healthcare Roundup?Emory Healthcare and Kaiser Permanente join forces in Atlanta

FierceHealthIT

Emory Healthcare and Kaiser Permanente announced a new partnership, a new study say abortions are largely safe for women and other health news from around the web.

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Aetna asks court to force CVS whistleblower to turn over documents in fraud case

FierceHealthIT

Weeks after an Aetna actuary was placed on leave for refusing to turn over documents tied to a CVS fraud case, court filings show that the insurer requested a Pennsylvania court force her to turn over the documents protected under attorney-client privilege, vaguely referencing a "corporate investigation.

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Blues hit the jackpot under Republicans' tax law

FierceHealthIT

Thirteen Blue Cross and Blue Shield health insurers saved billions in taxes last year due to the Republican tax overhaul, but whether that will lead to lower premiums is unclear.

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The Secret to Supercharging Your Organizations Communications

Effective collaboration among all care team members is critical to delivering better patient outcomes. A key element to achieving effective collaboration is through the implementation of a clinical communication and collaboration platform. In a fast-paced, high-stress and critical environment, people tend to do whatever gets the job done. Therefore will scramble and use the systems, people, or processes around them to get an outcome more quickly - which can often be at the expense of quality.