Children's Mercy Kansas City has established an advanced telemedicine program led by Morgan L. Waller, RN, which leverages Teladoc technology to improve access to specialized care. Pre-existing before the COVID-19 pandemic, the program has conducted nearly 55,000 telemedicine visits in fiscal year 2024, representing 16% of all outpatient visits across 36 pediatric specialties. Enhanced by direct-to-patient home technology and integration with electronic health records, the program has achieved high satisfaction among users and allows local facilities to access pediatric expertise remotely. Additionally, the program's virtual nursing model addresses care delivery challenges and staffing shortages by integrating telemedicine technology into inpatient settings.

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Amazon has confirmed a significant data breach involving 2.8 million lines of employee data, attributed to a vulnerability in the MOVEit Transfer software used by a third-party property management vendor. The breach, disclosed by a cybercriminal known as "Nam3L3ss," highlights ongoing security risks in supply chain relationships, particularly due to weaknesses in third-party systems. The vulnerability, CVE-2023-34362, permitted unauthorized access via a SQL injection flaw. Nam3L3ss has published Amazon's employee data on BreachForums and claims to possess large amounts of data from various organizations, raising concerns about future disclosures. Compromised information includes employee work contact details, although Amazon maintains that its primary systems, including AWS, remain secure.

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A recent report from the Office of Inspector General (OIG) indicates that many hospitals are not complying with price transparency regulations designed to provide patients with better access to healthcare costs. Out of 100 hospitals surveyed, 34 did not publish machine-readable files of their charges, and 14 failed to provide a consumer-friendly list of services. The report underscores the ongoing compliance challenges, particularly as the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lacks adequate resources for enforcing these rules. Despite the implementation of the price transparency rule in 2021, only 46% of the 5,800 hospitals required to comply have done so, with providers citing confusion over the requirements as a barrier, especially among smaller hospitals.

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The 25th anniversary of the eHealthcare Leadership Awards was marked by a ceremony on November 10 at the Healthcare Internet Conference, recognizing over 200 organizations for their outstanding digital initiatives across 30 categories, including Best Digital Front Door and Best Overall Internet. The awards aim to underscore the significance of digital communications in meeting healthcare organizations' business goals, with notable winners like Hackensack Meridian Health and Intermountain Health receiving the top Mark Gothberg eHealthcare Organizational Commitment Award. The event was supported by various industry sponsors, reflecting the ongoing advancements in healthcare marketing and technology.

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