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Great news! Deutsche Telekom and T-Systems International digital identity has been approved by gematik for the healthcare sector, making it the first digital identity approved for the healthcare industry in Germany.  Patients demand control over their own data. Starting in 2024, the 8.7 million policy-holders of BARMER can use our digital identity to get secure and easy access to healthcare applications on their digital devices. There is no denying that technology is key to the digitalization of healthcare as a whole and digital identity is a foundation of that. Simultaneously, this also means that the highly sensitive data must be protected even better. That’s why all data is encrypted on a secure and sovereign T-Systems cloud in Germany. All customers in the healthcare and public sector benefit from this particularly high level of security.    We are proud to be leading the way in the digitalization of the healthcare sector in Germany. But not only healthcare, almost every area of life will benefit from digital identities in the future.   Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/esUUj6c8 #peoplemakeithappen #digitalidentity #DigitalHealthcare

Let's be clear on this.. The technology Cigna used to deny claims (PXDX) isn't the problem, it's the people at Cigna who set it up and used it to do harm that are the issue. We will see more and more of this, and we need to be smart enough to understand what the problem is... It's not the tech, it's the people setting it up and using it. https://lnkd.in/gS6e47Hd

With news this big, the sales pitch practically writes itself! Zelis and Google Wallet have teamed up to revolutionize how healthcare consumers can access and share their health information. Let's discuss how this partnership can help your members’ experience. 📌 Enhanced Security: A member’s health insurance ID card is now more secure than ever! Say goodbye to the risks associated with physical cards – these digital ID health cards can only be accessed through fingerprint, PIN, or other secure methods. 📌 Streamlined Efficiency: No more need for printing and mailing physical ID cards. This technology streamlines the entire process for payers, making it faster and more cost-effective. 📌 Unprecedented Convenience: Members can access their health information on-the-go, whenever and wherever they need it. Plus, they can seamlessly connect to personalized digital navigation tools to guide them to the right care. In a world where identity fraud affects millions, and wallet loss is all too common, digital health ID cards offer a safer and more convenient alternative. Read more about our work with Google Wallet, check out the press release: https://lnkd.in/egFGZgup #DigitalHealthID #Zelis #GoogleWallet #HealthcareTech

#HealthEC LLC, a provider of #health #management solutions, suffered a #data #breach that impacts close to #4.5M individuals who received care through one of the company's customers. HealthEC provides a population health management #PHM platform that healthcare organizations can use for #data #integration, #analytics, care coordination, patient engagement, compliance, and reporting. On December 22, the firm disclosed that it suffered a data breach between July 14 and 23, 2023, which resulted in unauthorized access to some of its systems. "In general, individuals should #remain #vigilant against incidents of #identity #theft and #fraud by reviewing account statements, explanation of benefits statements, and monitoring free credit reports for suspicious activity and to detect errors," reads HealthEC's notification. The company recommends that #suspicious #activity should be promptly reported to relevant parties including an insurance company, health care provider, and/or financial institution." At the time of the cyberattack, HealthEC didn't specify how many people were impacted by the intrusion, but a submission to Maine's Attorney General's office that concerned just one of the firm's clients, MD Valuecare, set the number of affected persons to 112,005. A new listing that appeared earlier today on the breach portal of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services shows the larger picture, informing that the total number of affected individuals is 4,452,782. @laninfotech @glenbenjamin #laninfotech #becybersmart #becyberfit #besafe LAN Infotech, LLC

Check out this op-ed from our own Jason Barr, VP, Healthcare. Jason highlights the importance of a patient-centered healthcare system that places individuals in control of their healthcare data through streamlined access to patient portals. Jason puts it simply: "Individuals deserve to be able to securely access, manage, and share their health records across all providers, on their own terms with a portable digital wallet." At ID.me, we're proud to offer multiple pathways to verification to allow patients and providers to access healthcare information. Patients and providers can access healthcare data and services across multiple platforms with a single credential in their ID.me digital wallet, eliminating the friction and hassle of creating and managing multiple logins. Read more in RealClearHealth on the importance of retaking control of your healthcare data: https://lnkd.in/ePbf5tym If you're attending HIMSS this week, come see ID.me at booth 3390 to learn more about how we are helping healthcare organizations reduce fraud and friction with the leading portable digital identity. #HIMSS #IdentityVerification #PortableDigitalIdentity #Interoperability #HealthcareData

🌟 Breach Notification News Alert! 🌟 Attention to entities that collect PHI and are NOT covered under HIPAA: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced updates to the Health Breach Notification Rule (HBNR) in response to the health tech industry. 🔑 Key updates include revised definitions to encompass health apps NOT covered by HIPAA, clarification on breach of security, and expanded notification requirements. 💡What's in the pipeline? 1) Clarified Definitions - The FTC has redefined key terms to ensure that health apps are held to the SIMIALR standards as traditional healthcare entities. 2) The updated rule clarifies what constitutes a breach and ensures swift and comprehensive action. 3) Enhanced Notification Requirements - More transparency, more trust! Entities not traditionally covered under HIPAA are now REQUIRED to provide detailed information to consumers in the event of a breach, promoting accountability.    Get ready to implement these changes within 60 days of their publication in the Federal Register! 📆🚀 https://lnkd.in/eAUTuWeF #FTC #HealthTech #DataPrivacy #DataProtection #ConsumerProtection #privacy #HIPAA #coveredentity #technology #legaltech #PHI #healthinformation #tech

Imagine a healthcare future where convenience, security, and efficiency reign supreme. Zelis and Google Wallet have come together to make that vision a reality. Discover how this dynamic partnership will reshape the way you and your members experience health information access and management. 📌 Enhanced Security: A member’s health insurance ID card is now more secure than ever! Say goodbye to the risks associated with physical cards – these digital ID health cards can only be accessed through fingerprint, PIN, or other secure methods. 📌 Streamlined Efficiency: No more need for printing and mailing physical ID cards. This technology streamlines the entire process for payers, making it faster and more cost-effective. 📌 Unprecedented Convenience: Members can access their health information on-the-go, whenever and wherever they need it. Plus, they can seamlessly connect to personalized digital navigation tools to guide them to the right care. In a world where identity fraud affects millions, and wallet loss is all too common, digital health ID cards offer a safer and more convenient alternative. Read more about our work with Google Wallet, check out the press release: https://lnkd.in/ga6kWUzH #DigitalHealthID #Zelis #GoogleWallet #HealthcareTech

𝗜𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗻? We’ve all felt it. Frustration with insurance claims, anxiety over high costs, and endless paperwork. Providers are stretched thin, battling complex billing systems, regulatory hurdles, and staff shortages. Sometimes, it feels like running a marathon with shoelaces tied together. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗺𝗯𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲? In 2024, reimbursement rates are down, making it tough for providers to cover costs. Complex billing processes drive up admin costs and errors. It’s like trying to herd cats chaotic and never quite successful. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲-𝗼𝗳𝗳𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲? Patients can’t pay their bills, leading to more write-offs and bad debt. High deductibles push financial strain onto both patients and providers. It's like trying to fill a bucket with a hole in it. 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗻’𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽? New CMS policies add confusion. Prior authorizations delay care and increase admin burdens. Navigating these rules is like solving a Rubik's Cube blindfolded. 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲? Staff shortages and cybersecurity threats are critical issues, affecting care quality and data security. It's like trying to pilot a plane with one wing. 𝗦𝗼, 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝘂𝘁? Yes, with AI, automation, and machine learning, we can adopt value-based care models to align reimbursements with patient outcomes, streamline billing processes to reduce errors and admin costs, engage with patients early to manage debt proactively, offer competitive salaries and professional development to attract and retain talent, and implement robust cybersecurity measures to protect patient data and ensure operational continuity. 𝗜𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲? Absolutely. By embracing these solutions, we can transform our healthcare system. Even a marathon is doable with the right pair of running shoes. #Healthcare2024 #RCM #HealthcareSolutions #ValueBasedCare #insurance #denials

Glad to see that Digital Healthcare Radar got some attention. The core idea of Radars is brutally simple – just looking around to see, what people are doing. It originally came from our clients saying “we need an app” or “they have a fantastic app”, but then… what does this actually mean? And get me right, an app is never just a set of features and one’s customer journey is never just an app, not everyone needs an app – we are yet to find how to show this complexity properly in the reports. Still, it is not clear what market offers on the basic level of features. So, we’ve tried to bring a bit of clarity to that. That is why we opted for the “radar” format and usually show layers - what are the “must have” features, what differentiates an app from competitors and things in between. Just to see, what is a common practice, and what is new or unique. And sometimes I secretly “cheer” for a feature to move from differentiators to delighters – this means that it got its recognition. For Healthcare we purposefully dropped this classification, because little is “standard” in patient engagement. I also had a secret agenda. We all have our stereotypes of what country “leads” the industry, but it does not always reflect the actual spots of innovations. So, I put a lot of effort to make the reports truly international, when it is possible. And my little dream is that people will send us interesting features that they see, all over the globe. Seriously, please do. We follow features for retail banking, wealth management, insurance and healthcare – you can always check what we have by googling Mobiquity + Radar + industry. And let us know your suggestions, where would you like us to look next?

Healthcare revenue leakage can be caused by countless factors, many of which are preventable. In this article, we outline opportunities for providers to reduce losses, manage risk, and improve overall care. Member FDIC.