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How robots can turn the NHS from a cost centre to an economic driver

Digital Health News

With the right support, the UK’s world-leading healthcare robotics could ease pressure on the NHS and boost national prosperity, writes Lisa Farrell at the National Robotarium

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Few state Medicaid programs cover GLP-1s for obesity: KFF

Healthcare Dive

Still, gross spending on the drugs increased by more than 500% from 2019 to 2023, according to the health policy research firm.

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This Week’s Health IT Jobs – November 6, 2024

Healthcare IT Today

It can be very overwhelming scrolling though job board after job board in search of a position that fits your wants and needs. Let us take that stress away by finding a mix of great health IT jobs for you! We hope you enjoy this look at some of the health IT jobs we saw healthcare organizations trying to fill this week. Here’s a quick look at some of the health IT jobs we found: Director of Provider Coding and Billing – Tanner Health Senior Healthcare Planner – Ballinger Digita

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CVS appoints new Aetna head following mixed third-quarter results

Healthcare Dive

This year has been defined by an unsuccessful fight against elevated medical costs for CVS. The third quarter was no different.

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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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CVS taps former UnitedHealthcare CEO Steve Nelson to lead Aetna

Fierce Healthcare

CVS Health announced two key leadership appointments as it continues the push to improve its financial performance. | CVS Health announced two key leadership appointments as it continues the push to improve its financial performance.

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Premier to Deploy TeleVox’s AI Chatbots to Hospitals Nationwide

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – TeleVox , a provider of omnichannel patient relationship management platforms, has recently secured a national group purchasing agreement with Premier, Inc., a healthcare improvement company. – The strategic collaboration aims to make TeleVox’s AI-powered chatbots more accessible to Premier’s vast network of hospitals and healthcare providers.

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US Supreme Court reviews case impacting billions in Medicare DSH payments for hospitals

Fierce Healthcare

The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments Monday in a case centered on Congress’ formula for calculating disproportionate share hospital payments. | The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments Monday in a case centered on Congress’ formula for calculating disproportionate share hospital payments.

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AdventHealth Manchester Opens First Telehealth Primary Care Clinic in Walmart

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – AdventHealth Manchester announced the opening of its first telehealth primary care clinic, AdventHealth Clinic Corbin , located within the Corbin Walmart. – The telehealth primary care clinic aims to provide accessible and high-quality healthcare services to the community of Corbin and the surrounding areas. AdventHealth Clinic Corbin Services The AdventHealth Clinic Corbin leverages the latest technology to connect patients with experienced healthcare provide

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Research Grid secures $6.5M for AI automation engine for clinical trials

Mobi Health News

The company will use the funds to expand in Asian and U.S. markets, advance its AI algorithms and grow its workforce.

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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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Japan’s National Cancer Center Selects Paradigm for Nationwide Clinical Trial Network

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – A new cancer treatment and research era is dawning in Japan with the launch of LC-SCRUM-CD (Lung Cancer Genome Screening Project for Individualized Medicine – Clinical Development). – The nationwide clinical trial network is a collaborative effort between the National Cancer Center (NCC) , Precision Medicine Asia Co., Ltd.

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London cancer alliance integrates AI for faster chest X-ray results

Digital Health News

A project by North East London Cancer Alliance is integrating AI into cancer diagnostic pathways to achieve faster chest X-ray results.

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TEFCA Is Live – Clarifying Common Misperceptions

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Jay Nakashima, President at eHealth Exchange Change is scary. And when change is as big and complex as the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement™ (TEFCA™), we understand why some might want to take a wait-and-see approach. But we believe that is a mistake. At eHealth Exchange, which is one of the first Qualified Health Information Networks™ (QHINs™) under TEFCA, we have a front-row seat to the framework’s ongoing implementation.

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UK government to create surveillance system for future pandemics

Digital Health News

The UK government has announced plans to create a real-time surveillance system to monitor the threat of future pandemics and prevent disease.

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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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The Evolution from Health 1.0 to Health 3.0 and Heading to Health 4.0

Healthcare IT Today

When the internet first started, websites were essentially full of static content. Very useful at the time, but not very dynamic. As internet technology evolved, websites were able to be much more interactive and were able to do things like user-generated content, dynamic content, and facilitate broad collaboration with other people. Not to mention, the internet became much easier to use and impactful on our lives.

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XRHealth acquires cognitive training VR company NeuroReality

Mobi Health News

The acquisition includes all of NeuroReality's assets, including its flagship rehabilitation product, Koji's Quest.

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Clover Health pushing for growth, shows 74% net income boost

Fierce Healthcare

Medicare Advantage insurer Clover Health believes its AI assistant platform has positioned the company toward success next year. | Clover Health feels its in a strong position with a robust star ratings performance and its proprietary AI. The company recorded a net loss of $8.8M this quarter.

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How’s Life? Around the World – In the U.S., It’s the Sadness That Stands Out

Health Populi

A new report from the OECD asks the question, “How’s Life?” with the tagline letting us know the plotline focuses on “well-being and resilience in times of crisis.” The Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has tracked the well-being of member nations for the past six years, taking a broad view on the definition of holistic health — including physical, mental, financial, and social aspects of people living in OECD countries.

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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.

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OpenNotes partners with Abridge to study how AI-generated notes can benefit patients

Fierce Healthcare

There's currently a big focus on using artificial intelligence to reduce administrative burdens for clinicians, especially with medical notetaking and clinical summaries. | OpenNotes, a health transparency research group, is partnering with AI medical scribe startup Abridge to evaluate AI-generated patient visit summaries, but from a patient-centric lens.

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Sense Neuro Diagnostics secures $2M contract for brain hemorrhage detection technology

Mobi Health News

The funding will support clinical trials for the company's NeuroHawk brain scanning device.

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CVS holds back guidance as it outlines plan to right the ship at Aetna

Fierce Healthcare

CVS did not release formal guidance for 2024 as part of its earnings call Wednesday morning as it continues to navigate headwinds at the insurance business. | CVS did not release formal guidance for 2024 as part of its earnings call Wednesday morning as it continues to navigate headwinds at the insurance business.

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AI and Automation-Driven Efficiency: Driving Improvement Across the Healthcare Administration Ecosystem While Empowering Staff

Healthcare IT Today

AI and automation are all the buzz in healthcare technology right now. There’s a feeling that if you’re not doing it, then you’re doing something wrong. The challenge for healthcare IT leaders is that they aren’t sure the best ways to leverage AI and automation. Plus, they’re asking which are real and which aren’t truly tested on healthcare problems.

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Real-Life Examples of HIPAA Violations and How to Avoid Them

Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer

Download our 30-minute webinar where we delve into real-life examples of HIPAA violations and preventative measures every organization should know! You will learn: The critical factors that lead to HIPAA violations and how to identify them. Three compelling real-life cases of organizations that faced severe HIPAA penalties. Proven strategies to safeguard YOUR organization against HIPAA violations.

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DarioHealth teams up with pharma company to boost user engagement

Mobi Health News

The aim of the alliance is to collect insights on patient outcomes and drug effectiveness with the Dario Connect platform.

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Health Catalyst Acquires Intraprise Health, Enhancing Cybersecurity Capabilities

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Health Catalyst , a provider of data and analytics technology and services to healthcare organizations, has announced the acquisition of Intraprise Health , a leading healthcare cybersecurity provider. – Health Catalyst funded the acquisition with a mix of cash and stock. The acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2024.

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Clark on Connecting: Finding Illinois Ties at DirectTrust, Civitas Conferences

HealthIT Answers

By Susan Clark -During the DirectTrust conference in late September, I had the great fortune to run into Marc Mar-Yohana, founder of OtisHealth, a DirectTrust member who was speaking at the conference. Like me, he sees the bright side of things and has a positive energy vibe. The post Clark on Connecting: Finding Illinois Ties at DirectTrust, Civitas Conferences appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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The Work Goes On: Preserving Equitable Access to Affordable, High Quality Health Insurance in Challenging Times

Center for Health Insurance Reform

The 2024 election results will require concerted and aggressive efforts to preserve gains in insurance coverage, improvements in health equity, and greater health care affordability. CHIR's faculty share thoughts on the work ahead.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.