HHS advances proposed info-blocking rules that could penalize noncompliant Medicare providers. Comments due by 2024; penalties possibly enforced sooner. HHS, Foley & Lardner, and American Telemedicine Association review key exceptions, data security strategies. Noncompliant providers may be fined thousands under Promoting Interoperability Program, affecting eligibility of clinicians within other CMS programs. Info-blocking referrals investigated case-by-case; participants in Medicare Shared Savings Program may face year-long bans. Eight exceptions necessitate employee training to avoid unintentional rule violations. Info-blocking rules require privacy exception authorize disclosure, impacting HIPAA regulations. Infeasibility, preventing harm exceptions have conditions. Interference with access, exchange or use of EHI may result in harm exception application. Penalties apply annually.

Info blocking exceptions need special attention from providers Healthcare IT News

McKinsey article underscores the importance of rigorous strategy testing for businesses. Instead of chasing new strategic approaches, it suggests focusing on timeless principles. The article provides ten critical tests for evaluating strategy, including understanding competitive advantage, recognizing market trends, handling uncertainty and assessing market position. It emphasizes that strategy is not a framework but a way of thinking, and advises that strategic dialogue is essential in any corporate setting. A strategy should be able to leverage trends, be based on insights, accommodate uncertainty, mitigate biases, facilitate action, and balance commitment and flexibility.

Have you tested your strategy lately? McKinsey & Company

Best Buy Health and Mass General Brigham collaborate to enhance home healthcare services using tech-driven model. Initiative aligns with growing patient demand for accessible at-home care. Best Buy Health supports MGB's Home Hospital and Home Care services. Technology, including Best Buy's Current Health platform and Lively personal emergency response device, helps improve patient care delivery. Home healthcare can lower costs, increase patient convenience and decrease hospital reliance. Tech advancements facilitate virtual care and remote monitoring, improving patient outcomes. Future focus on seamless rollout and scaling of initiative obstacles.

Best Buy Health & Mass General Brigham Strike Landmark Partnership To Expand Healthcare At Home Forbes

Generative AI's future hinges on adaptability, says Amazon Web Services CEO Adam Selipsky. Highlighting the rise of AI from scarcely discussed topic to tech evolution centrepiece within a year, he predicts adaptive abilities will determine AI's winners. Selipsky advocates for customer choice in AI models, emphasizing that no single model or provider should dominate. He notes the importance of reliable models and providers, backing AWS for adhering to these principles for over 17 years. AWS's AI strategy includes improving cloud infrastructure and expanding their unique gen AI tech stack. Analyzing trends, Selipsky also emphasizes the role of effective data management in realizing gen AI's benefits.

A re:Invent exclusive: AWS CEO Adam Selipsky to reveal a new generative AI stack SiliconANGLE

HHS advances proposed info-blocking rules that could penalize noncompliant Medicare providers. Comments due by 2024; penalties possibly enforced sooner. HHS, Foley & Lardner, and American Telemedicine Association review key exceptions, data security strategies. Noncompliant providers may be fined thousands under Promoting Interoperability Program, affecting eligibility of clinicians within other CMS programs. Info-blocking referrals investigated case-by-case; participants in Medicare Shared Savings Program may face year-long bans. Eight exceptions necessitate employee training to avoid unintentional rule violations. Info-blocking rules require privacy exception authorize disclosure, impacting HIPAA regulations. Infeasibility, preventing harm exceptions have conditions. Interference with access, exchange or use of EHI may result in harm exception application. Penalties apply annually.

Info blocking exceptions need special attention from providers Healthcare IT News

McKinsey article underscores the importance of rigorous strategy testing for businesses. Instead of chasing new strategic approaches, it suggests focusing on timeless principles. The article provides ten critical tests for evaluating strategy, including understanding competitive advantage, recognizing market trends, handling uncertainty and assessing market position. It emphasizes that strategy is not a framework but a way of thinking, and advises that strategic dialogue is essential in any corporate setting. A strategy should be able to leverage trends, be based on insights, accommodate uncertainty, mitigate biases, facilitate action, and balance commitment and flexibility.

Have you tested your strategy lately? McKinsey & Company

Best Buy Health and Mass General Brigham collaborate to enhance home healthcare services using tech-driven model. Initiative aligns with growing patient demand for accessible at-home care. Best Buy Health supports MGB's Home Hospital and Home Care services. Technology, including Best Buy's Current Health platform and Lively personal emergency response device, helps improve patient care delivery. Home healthcare can lower costs, increase patient convenience and decrease hospital reliance. Tech advancements facilitate virtual care and remote monitoring, improving patient outcomes. Future focus on seamless rollout and scaling of initiative obstacles.

Best Buy Health & Mass General Brigham Strike Landmark Partnership To Expand Healthcare At Home Forbes

Generative AI's future hinges on adaptability, says Amazon Web Services CEO Adam Selipsky. Highlighting the rise of AI from scarcely discussed topic to tech evolution centrepiece within a year, he predicts adaptive abilities will determine AI's winners. Selipsky advocates for customer choice in AI models, emphasizing that no single model or provider should dominate. He notes the importance of reliable models and providers, backing AWS for adhering to these principles for over 17 years. AWS's AI strategy includes improving cloud infrastructure and expanding their unique gen AI tech stack. Analyzing trends, Selipsky also emphasizes the role of effective data management in realizing gen AI's benefits.

A re:Invent exclusive: AWS CEO Adam Selipsky to reveal a new generative AI stack SiliconANGLE