Tue.Oct 31, 2023

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Tracking healthcare data breaches

Healthcare Dive

Cybercriminals are increasingly breaching healthcare systems, exposing patient information and threatening access to medical care. Here’s the latest.

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New York State Chapter of HIMSS focuses on health equity

Healthcare It News

The chapter looks at how individuals are engaging with their care to incorporate the patient's perspective into health equity initiatives.

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Making Explicit a Rights-Based Approach to Infodemic in a Public Health Emergency

Bill of Health

By Calvin Wai-Loon Ho With the mainstreaming of digital technology across many spheres of social life, infodemic management must be an integral part of public health emergency prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery. While the Principles and Guidelines on Human Rights and Public Health Emergencies (the Principles) do not make explicit reference to infodemics, the application of digital technologies in response to a public health emergency is a clear concern.

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HHS proposes ‘powerful’ penalties for providers found information blocking

Healthcare Dive

Regulators on Monday proposed a long-awaited rule tying payments for hospitals and doctor’s offices in three popular Medicare programs to compliance with data-sharing regulations.

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The Evolution of Communication in Healthcare Settings

Healthcare communication has evolved from handwritten notes and paper charts to digital tools like EHRs, telemedicine, and AI-powered platforms. This blog explores how these advancements improve patient outcomes, streamline care delivery, and enhance provider collaboration. Learn about the role of mobile health (mHealth) apps, secure messaging, and social media in bridging communication gaps.

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Once a high-flying 'unicorn,' Olive AI sells two key businesses, winds down operations

Fierce Healthcare

Healthcare startup Olive saw a meteoric rise in 2020 and 2021, spurred by the digital health funding boom and the need for automation during the COVID-19 pandemic. | It marks the end of the line for healthcare automation startup Olive AI. The company sold its clearinghouse and patient access business units to Waystar and its prior authorization business unit to Humata Health.

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23andMe Launches Health Action Plan Based on Genetic/Health Data

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – 23andMe , a genetic health and biopharmaceutical company launched Health Action Plan, a new digital tool for 23andMe+ members that draws on results from genetic reports, health history survey data, as well as blood and biomarker data to provide a uniquely tailored set of health recommendations out of hundreds of options. – Health Action Plan is a helpful first step when it comes to prevention and early risk detection.

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Nearly a quarter of hospital stent procedures are unnecessary, fueling billions in low-value spending, Lown Institute finds

Fierce Healthcare

Nearly a quarter of hospital stent procedures are unnecessary, fueling billions in low-value spending, Lown Institute finds dmuoio Tue, 10/31/2023 - 14:33

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Helping Healthcare Professionals Evaluate AI Offerings

Healthcare IT Today

Steve Weber AJ Grotto The following is a guest article by Steve Weber , Professor of the Graduate School at UC Berkeley , and AJ Grotto , Director, Program on Geopolitics, Technology, and Governance at Stanford University Generative artificial intelligence technologies promise to improve healthcare in large part by enabling healthcare professionals to utilize massive troves of health-relevant data.

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Cleveland Clinic to launch prescription delivery via drone in 2025, starting with specialty and rush medications

Fierce Healthcare

Cleveland Clinic plans to launch a drone delivery service to bring certain medications directly to patients’ homes, starting in 2025. | Cleveland Clinic plans to launch a drone delivery service to bring certain medications directly to patients’ homes, starting in 2025.

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3 Reasons to Retire Pagers from Healthcare Settings

Let's discuss the trusty pager—an old favorite that’s losing its shine in hospitals and clinics. While once a staple in hospitals and clinics, pagers now present significant limitations that hinder rather than facilitate communication among healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals are constantly on the move, and they need communication tools that can keep up with their fast-paced lives.

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FDP procurement complete but business use case causing delay – Tang

Digital Health News

Ming Tang said the procurement process for the federated data platform (FDP) is complete, but the business use case is delaying the official announcement.

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Access Healthcare Acquires Envera Health

Healthcare IT Today

Enhances Revenue Cycle Services Market Leadership with Patient Engagement Services and Technology Capabilities Today, Access Healthcare , a global leader in revenue cycle management (RCM) and healthcare services, announced the acquisition of Envera Health , a market leader in patient engagement services. This acquisition, a testament to Access Healthcare’s focus on providing innovative and superior revenue cycle solutions, broadens its service portfolio to include enhanced patient engageme

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Population Health experts: Use data to change long-term outcomes

Digital Health News

The NHS should draw on a wider range of data from non-health sources to provide interventions that protect health in the long term.

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FireflyVR expands leadership team with two appointments and more digital health hires

Mobi Health News

Cognito Therapeutics announced healthcare industry veteran Christian Howell joined its team as chief commercial officer.

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The Role of Technology in Remote Patient Monitoring

Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is transforming healthcare by enabling providers to track patient health outside traditional clinical settings. This blog explores the role of technology in RPM, including wearable devices, mobile apps, and connected medical tools that collect and share real-time data. Discover how RPM expands care access, improves outcomes, enhances patient engagement, and reduces costs by shifting from reactive to proactive care.

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CDC releases free tools for hospitals to address their workers' mental health

Fierce Healthcare

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has launched the first-ever federal campaign encouraging hospitals to track and address burnout across their workforces. | Included among the Impact Wellbeing campaign’s free offerings are a wellbeing questionnaire, a leadership storytelling guide and a toolkit for removing mental health questions from a hospital's credentialing applications.

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GE HealthCare stock rises with the release of Q3 earnings report

Mobi Health News

The company reported third-quarter revenue of $4.8 billion, comparable to its first and second-quarter revenue of $4.7 billion and $4.8 billion, respectively.

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Obstacles to Healthcare Training Data Accuracy and How to Overcome Them

Healthcare IT Today

One of the biggest problems with AI solutions in healthcare right now is getting quality data that you can use to train your AI models. When you train an AI model using generic data, it is like a child trying to teach another child. For the AI models to be effective, they require the highest quality data including meta data that helps the model to understand the context of the data.

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First rule for start-ups: address a problem that needs solving – AI and Data 

Digital Health News

Prospective AI start-ups need to ensure that they are targeting a problem that needs solving in order to succeed in a risk-averse NHS.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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5G’s Role in Improving Quality and Reach of Healthcare

HIT Consultant

Robin Manke-Cassidy, Director, Solution Marketing at Cradlepoint In the world of healthcare, new technologies aren’t just about being on the cutting edge of the latest trend. It’s about how technology can improve care and expand the reach of quality care through unprecedented methods. The latest 5G technologies, an increase in IoT devices, and the right network architecture create a perfect innovation combination for today’s healthcare sector.

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DH Intelligence releases population health management market analysis

Digital Health News

The latest Digital Health Intelligence market analysis report has been released, where Lloyd Price examines the population health management market.

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Open enrollment on the ACA exchanges is set to begin. Here are 5 trends to watch

Fierce Healthcare

Open enrollment on the Affordable Care Act's (ACA's) exchanges is set to begin, but signing up for coverage remains confusing for many, a

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Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital gains new digital PET-CT scanner

Digital Health News

A new digital PET-CT scanner has been installed at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital which is set to help boost capacity to cancer diagnostics.

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From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven

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Powered by $5M investment, startup Yuzu Health takes on insurers’ ‘brittle’ technology

Fierce Healthcare

Entrepreneur Max Kauderer thinks the company he has co-founded, a third-party administrator called Yuzu Health, can disrupt major insurance companies by helping offer small businesses more affordab | Third-party administrator Yuzu Health says it can help insurance companies and brokers provide small businesses up to 40% in savings.

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SocialClimb, IncludeHealth Partner to Revolutionize Orthopedic Patient Experience

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: SocialClimb , a leader in the patient acquisition industry, and IncludeHealth, a leading digital musculoskeletal (MSK) solution provider, today announced a partnership that promises to redefine the orthopedic patient marketing experience. Through this collaboration, SocialClimb’s orthopedic clientele will have access to a state-of-the-art digital self-assessment tool provided by IncludeHealth , that boosts online conversions and draws new patients to practices.

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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ? 

Digital Health News

This morning's briefing includes news that the UK government has reached its target to open 160 community diagnostic centres a year early.

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Suki Expands Ambient AI at the Point of Care with 20+ New Practices

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: Suki, the leader in voice artificial intelligence (AI) technology for healthcare, today announces the expansion of its ambient clinical documentation solution to over 20 independent practices including Capital City Primary and Immediate Care, Silicon Valley Podiatry Group, Bay Area House Calls, Elite Foot and Ankle, Tinovus Health, and more.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.