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Billing for patient messages to clinicians is increasing, study finds

Healthcare Dive

An upturn in the number of providers charging for messages suggests organizations now see e-visits as a long-term source of potential revenue, researchers said.

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Geisinger gets USDA rural development grant for inpatient virtual nursing

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Danville, Pennsylvania-based Geisinger this week announced that it has received a $948,741 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development, which it will use to build out its virtual inpatient nursing program. WHY IT MATTERS With the grant, disbursed as part of the USDA's Distance Learning and Telemedicine program, will be used to outfit Geisinger Medical Center and Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital with new telehealth technologies as part of Geisinger's Virtual

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ACA enrollment for 2024 reaches record high

Healthcare Dive

More than 20 million Americans have signed up for Affordable Care Act plans since open enrollment began in November. Sign-ups are expected to continue to grow.

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Express Scripts sued for allegedly colluding with rival PBMs to fix prices

Mobi Health News

The proposed class action lawsuit alleges the pharmacy benefits manager worked with rival PBMs to exert its influence in the market and fix reimbursement rates and fees.

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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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RWJBarnabas will lay off 79 employees

Healthcare Dive

The layoffs will primarily impact information technology employees, according to the health system.

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Patient Portals Improve Healthcare Outcomes. So, Why Don’t Patients Use Them?

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Oakkar Oakkar, Co-Founder and CEO at Keona Health Imagine a tool that puts your health information right at your fingertips. That’s what patient portals promise – a simple, digital way to access medical records, book appointments, and chat with doctors. They’re designed to make life easier for patients, and studies show they can even help reduce hospital visits, like in 2020 when heart failure patients using these portals saw fewer hospital readmis

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Hertfordshire Partnership, The Access Group to tackle bed management

Digital Health News

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) has partnered with The Access Group to implement Access Patient Flow Manager (APFM).

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Withings Scales Put Data Daily at the Center of Patient Engagement

Healthcare IT Today

Few people want to think about their health all the time, but many of us step on a scale every morning. Antoine Robiliard, vice president of Withings Health Solutions , explores the tensions of this interaction and the potential for making positive changes in patient lives in this video. Withings’s scales measure much more than weight: some can also report BMI, body composition, and electrochemical skin conductance, which helps diagnose the neuropathies and foot ulcers that are common in p

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Hybrid care provider Harbor Health secures $95.5M and more digital health fundings

Mobi Health News

AI-powered dental practice technology company Peerlogic and AI-enabled clinical trial design company QuantHealth also scored investments.

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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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TREND Health Partners Acquires Advent Health Partners

Healthcare IT Today

Combined Company Will Serve More Than 50 Health Plans and Nearly 1,000 Hospitals TREND Health Partners (TREND), a rapidly growing provider of healthcare credit balance management and payment accuracy solutions, announced today that it has acquired Advent Health Partners, Inc. (Advent). This strategic combination solidifies TREND’s position as a leading AI-driven payment accuracy and revenue integrity platform for healthcare payers and providers.

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Generative AI models can identify social determinants in highly complex visit notes, study finds

Fierce Healthcare

Generative AI models can identify social determinants of health (SDOH) in doctors’ notes, a new study finds. | The study showed that fine-tuned language models could identify the vast majority of patients with an adverse SDOH, which could augment efforts to identify patients who need social support.

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Improving Healthcare for Patients & Providers Through AI & Machine Learning

HIT Consultant

Nick Magnuson, Head of AI at Qlik With many economic hurdles this year including rising costs and inflation, the healthcare industry has had a challenging backdrop in which to operate. In a sector dedicated to improving and saving lives, healthcare has so much to gain by adopting new AI and machine learning (ML) technologies. The World Economic Forum sums up the transformative potential of AI and ML in this setting: from propelling the development of drugs and vaccines to improving medical diagn

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YouTube adds explainer videos on basic first aid, emergency care to search results

Fierce Healthcare

YouTube has launched a new feature to help users quickly find actionable and easy-to-follow videos for basic first aid and emergency care from authoritative health organizations. | Viewers searching for certain acute health topics can now access short explainer videos at the top of search results from reputable sources, developed in partnership with Mass General Brigham and the Mexican Red Cross.

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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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LloydsPharmacy Online Doctor and Preventx partner for STI test service

Digital Health News

A new partnership between LloydsPharmacy Online Doctor and Preventx is helping to expand the former's STI testing service.

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More health systems are billing for electronic patient-provider messages, study shows

Fierce Healthcare

Charges for electronic, asynchronous clinician-patient messaging — or e-visits — have persisted in the wake of an early-2020 spike during the COVID-19 pandemic. | After an early 2020 spike, monthly claims for e-visits rose from 64,000 in June 2021 to 107,000 by Sept. 2022. The total number of health systems with at least 50 logged claims also rose about 40% from Q3 2021 to Q3 2022.

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NHSE’s Ming Tang and Erika Denton confirmed as Rewired 2024 keynotes

Digital Health News

Key NHSE figures Ming Tang and Professor Erika Denton have been confirmed as keynote speakers on the AI, Data and Analytics Stage at Rewired 2024 in March.

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Blockchain Technology in Healthcare Market to Reach $750B by 2033

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – The healthcare industry is poised for a seismic shift, powered by a disruptive technology: blockchain, according to the market.us, the Blockchain Technology in Healthcare Market report. – This transformative ledger system is projected to propel the global Blockchain Technology in Healthcare Market to a staggering $750B by 2033, a 69.2% annual growth rate compared to its $3.9B valuation in 2023.

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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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Insurers ask CMS to press pause on increased limits to non-standardized ACA plans

Fierce Healthcare

Enrollment in individual market coverage continues to grow, and insurers are expressing concern about their ability to tailor coverage to different populations given limits on nonstandard plan opti | Enrollment in individual market coverage continues to grow, and insurers are expressing concern about their ability to tailor coverage to different populations given limits on nonstandard plan options.

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Shimmer Secures $2.2M for AI-Enhanced Behavioral Coaching Platform

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: Shimmer , an innovative online coaching platform designed for adults with ADHD today announces it has raised $2.2 million in seed funding. The round was co-led by Worklife Ventures and SeedtoB Capital , with participation from Koa Labs , Aglaé Ventures, and Gaingels. The company plans to expand its AI-focused product development and launch a scientific study researching ADHD coaching outcomes under the auspices of leading universities in the United States and the United Kin

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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ?

Digital Health News

This briefing includes Veracyte agreeing to acquire C2i Genomics to expand its diagnostics platform and various AI healthcare developments in the USA.

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St. Joseph’s/Candler Hospital Pioneers Hospital Foodservice with Amazon’s Just Walk Out Technology

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – St. Joseph’s/Candler Hospital and Morrison Healthcare are revolutionizing hospital food service with the first-ever implementation of Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology in a healthcare facility. – This groundbreaking move offers patients, visitors, and staff unprecedented convenience and 24/7 access to a variety of food and beverage options.

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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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CES 2024: Mark Cuban, Glen Tullman sound off on building new models of care for consumers and AI's impact

Fierce Healthcare

Las Vegas — Artificial intelligence was dominating CES 2024 this week. | "For healthcare, the biggest issue right now is IP [intellectual property] protection and the way access to information may change going forward," entrepreneur Mark Cuban said during a CES panel.

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What is OIG in Healthcare?

HIPAA Journal

OIG in healthcare stands for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) – the Office within the HHS responsible for reducing waste, fraud, and abuse in HHS programs and improving efficiency. The Office is the largest OIG in any Federal Department, and employs more than 1,650 auditors, evaluators, and investigators, who are supported by teams of staff with legal, technological, and analytical experience.

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Ransomware Attacks Kill One Patient a Month – So Stop Them

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. A new report by Emsisoft documents an increase in ransomware attacks in the US, with 2,207 US hospitals, schools and governments directly impacted in 2023. According to the report, last year a total of 46 hospital systems […] The article Ransomware Attacks Kill One Patient a Month – So Stop Them appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Why Scripps hired a former FBI agent

Becker's Health IT

As healthcare organizations across the country are seeing an increase in cybersecurity incidents coupled with a rise in violence against nurses, physicians and hospital staff, San Diego-based Scripps Health has hired a new secret weapon to try to make the organization safer.

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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.