Bill of Health

OCTOBER 29, 2024

by Spencer Andrews What makes a city livable? The answer, some say, is more “ third places ,” spaces distinct from one’s home (the first place) and one’s workplace (the second place). A third place, like a café, park, or library, fosters the sense of community and connection that makes a neighborhood great to live in. This imprecise yet uncomplicated framing effectively refocuses a complex set of social, economic, and urban design issues on a simple solution to the “livability” problem.

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Healthcare Dive

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Despite beating estimates for revenue, the health system lowered the upper end of its full year revenue outlook. Analysts said the revision was due in part to the sale of some hospitals.

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Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Sponsor: Cisco Systems Primary topic: Patient Engagement Topic: Patient Engagement Resource Central: White Papers External url: [link] Thumbnail: Body: Sponsor: Cisco Systems Enterprise Taxonomy: Operations Business Short Headline: Better patient engagement, improved patient outcomes Region Tag: Global Edition Node settings: Exclude from Accelerate RSS feed

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Healthcare Dive

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The for-profit giant affirmed its full-year revenue guidance, but executives said the ongoing impact of the storms would likely cause the operator to come in “on the lower half” of its range.

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Advertiser: Celo

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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Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Sponsor: Stryker Primary topic: Patient Engagement Topic: Patient Engagement Resource Central: White Papers External url: [link] Thumbnail: Body: Enterprise Taxonomy: Operations Business Short Headline: Enhance patient and clinician wellbeing with “smart” technologies Region Tag: Global Edition Node settings: Exclude from Accelerate RSS feed

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Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The American Medical Association’s (AMA's) CPT Editorial Panel has removed the requirement for a patient to transmit 16 days’ worth of data for providers to bill remote physiologic monito | The American Medical Association's coding panel decided at its September meeting to eliminate the requirement for a provider to collect 16 days' worth of data from a connected device to bill the supply code.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Dugan Winkie, head of Commercial Strategy at Cedar, describes how virtual AI agent Anna offers consumers a safe space to ask questions and make payments.

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Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Walgreens is conducting another round of layoffs as the drugstore giant looks to significantly cut costs and improve its financial performance. It's the third round of cuts in 2024. | Walgreens is conducting another round of layoffs as the drugstore giant looks to significantly cut costs and turnaround its financial performance.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Air Force Lt. Col. Jeff “Mach” Schneider, Defense Innovation Unit project manager, is shown wearing a watch and ring used to monitor COVID-19. The technology is known as Rapid Analysis of Threat Exposure. What You Should Know: – Philips , a global leader in health technology, has announced a $25M investment from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to accelerate the development and deployment of its Rapid Analysis of Threat Exposure (RATE) algorithm. – The four-year proje

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Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Accountable care organizations saved Medicare $2.1 billion, the largest yearly savings in program history, in 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services revealed on Tuesday. | Accountable care organizations (ACOs) saved Medicare $2.1 billion, the largest yearly savings in program history, in 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) revealed Oct. 29.

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Mobi Health News

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The platform is tailored to give drivers access to healthcare services, including weight loss management and smoking cessation treatments.

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Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Oracle Health plans to release a new electronic health record platform in 2025, the company announced Tuesday. | Oracle Health executive Seema Verma stressed that the next-gen EHR platform is not a "refurbished Cerner EHR." "You can’t bolt new innovation onto something built in the 1990s," she said.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 29, 2024

What You Should Know: – Trucker’s Body Shop, a telehealth company led by doctors and founded by truckers for truckers, announced the launch of its comprehensive digital healthcare experience. -Specifically crafted for the trucking industry, Trucker’s Body Shop offers affordable healthcare solutions that are seamlessly integrated into the demanding schedules of America’s drivers.

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

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Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Navigating the healthcare system and understanding benefits are a major pain point for patients, especially as costs continue to rise. | Navigating the healthcare system and understanding benefits are a major pain point for patients, especially as costs continue to rise. With that backdrop, Aetna has rolled out SimplePay Health, a new alternative insurance plan that seeks to add simplicity and transparency to the member experience.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 29, 2024

What You Should Know: – FarmboxRx , a leading provider of food-as-medicine solutions, has partnered with Unite For HER , a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting individuals with breast and ovarian cancer. – The strategic collaboration will provide women battling these diseases with access to fresh, healthy food and valuable health literacy resources, delivered directly to their homes.

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Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Athenahealth will release a product that allows clinicians in the same practice to choose which AI ambient scribe they want to use and easily use it in their workflow. | Athenahealth partnered with Suki AI and iScribe to let clinicians choose their preferred scribe without locking them into a long-term contract.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Aarti Karamchandani, Chief Growth Officer at MacroHealth The U.S. Healthcare economic system must change. For too long, it’s been one long game of whack-a-mole trying to keep prices in check. That game can end if healthcare, particularly payers, look to mirror the success stories of other major industries. In the late 20th century, when the fee-for-service version of healthcare grew in popularity, inpatient costs started increasing.

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Becker's Health IT

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Federal authorities warn of AI-enabled voice hacking group targeting healthcare. Learn about Scattered Spider's tactics and how to protect against them.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Colleen Hanlon, Ph.D. Vice President of Medical Affairs, BrainsWay As the baby boomer generation ages, the “silver tsunami” is contributing to a significant demographic shift. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the population of Americans over age 65 increased by 13 million between 2010 and 2020, marking the fastest growth rate since the late 19th century.

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Mobi Health News

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The acquisition allows Medbridge to expand its AI-enabled body movement analysis offerings for rehabilitation patients.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 29, 2024

What You Should Know: – Quris-AI , a leading Bio-AI company revolutionizing drug development, has acquired Nortis , a pioneer in microphysiology systems (MPS) technology, formerly known as Numa Biosciences. – The strategic acquisition will integrate Nortis’s advanced Kidney-on-Chip technology into Quris-AI’s Bio-AI platform, enhancing its ability to predict drug safety and efficacy in humans.

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Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer

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Digital Health News

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care System has selected a healthcare cyber security platform from Cynerio to strengthen its defences.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Dr. Lissy Hu, CEO at Ascend Learning What You Should Know: – Ascend Learning , a provider of learning technology solutions for the healthcare industry, has announced the appointment of Dr. Lissy Hu as its new Chief Executive Officer. – Dr. Hu, a seasoned healthcare technology leader and entrepreneur, will succeed Greg Sebasky, who is retiring after 10 years as CEO and will transition to Chairman of the Ascend Board of Managers in January 2025.

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Digital Health News

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The government has announced £1.5bn in capital funding for surgical hubs and scanners to deliver an extra 2 million NHS appointments a year.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 29, 2024

What You Should Know: – Oracle Health is previewing its next-generation electronic health record (EHR) at the Oracle Health Summit, showcasing a system designed to leverage the power of AI and cloud computing to transform healthcare delivery. This innovative EHR is built from the ground up on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), offering enhanced security and a seamless user experience.

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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.