In Breach Settlements, OCR Continues to Call Out Weak Risk Analyses
Most recent settlement marks 14th enforcement action in OCR’s Risk Analysis Initiative
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CMS Implements Stricter Budget Neutrality Standards for Medicaid Section 1115 Demonstrations
The policy could make it more difficult for states to obtain or renew Medicaid waivers
Harnessing AI to Foster Human Connection in Healthcare
Healthcare organizations can leverage AI to identify at-risk members and facilitate ongoing human contact, emphasizing relationship-centered interventions over mere process optimization for better health and cost outcomes.
AI Scribes ‘Stop the Bleeding’ With Documentation for Behavioral Health
Leaders from West Virginia-based Hawse Health report progress after implementing AI‑assisted documentation
FQHCs Deploying Agentic AI for Scheduling, Patient Communication
Pennsylvania-based Family First Health working with Artera on patient engagement workflow automation
OIG Report Reveals High Denial Rates for Long-Term Care in Medicare Advantage Plans
NALTH emphasizes the need for better data collection and oversight to prevent unnecessary care delays and ensure equitable access for all enrollees
What Healthcare Gets Wrong About Advancing Interoperability
For years in healthcare interoperability, we’ve heard data moves at the speed of trust. But what if this successful movement actually relies on the speed of utility?
Extending the Scope of All-Payer Claims Databases
Leaders from Colorado and Virginia discuss how insights can be derived that go far beyond just cost trend data
CMS Creates Office of Health Technology and Products
New office will oversee the design, development, delivery, and operation of CMS digital products and platforms
Listening, Not Typing: How AI Is Transforming Care at a Rural New Mexico Hospital
By integrating Microsoft Dragon Copilot directly into its EHR workflow, Artesia General Hospital has streamlined documentation, improved physician efficiency, and enhanced the patient experience