Tue.Mar 12, 2024

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Microsoft forms health AI governance network

Healthcare Dive

The tech giant is standing up the group with 16 health systems, two healthcare technology companies and zero AI development rivals.

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Contact centers – the perfect proving ground for AI in healthcare?

Healthcare It News

Contact center vendor Talkdesk is placing a big bet on generative AI, transforming its technologies and processes with the AI that exploded in popularity with the release of ChatGPT. Patty Hayward, vice president and general manager for healthcare and life sciences at Talkdesk (in Booth 1991 at HIMSS24), said genAI has a clear and non-clinical use case in contact centers – which is perfect for healthcare since experts agree it's best to prove genAI in non-clinical settings first.

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Google launches AI-backed search-and-answer tool for doctors

Healthcare Dive

Vertex AI Search for Healthcare comes as the industry awaits a regulatory structure from the federal government around the use of AI in healthcare.

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Takeaways from the Virtual Care Forum at HIMSS24

Healthcare It News

Experts discussed new emergency department models using telemedicine to build trust in virtual healthcare environments and public-private sector collaboration.

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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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Cerner’s shift to cloud cuts costs, improves cybersecurity, Oracle says

Healthcare Dive

Oracle will also begin delivering a new ambulatory clinic suite in its fourth quarter, which includes an AI-backed documentation assistant.

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AI tools empower clinicians to focus on patient care

Healthcare It News

Amid healthcare staffing struggles, Dr. Yaa Kumah-Crystal, assistant professor of biomedical informatics and pediatric endocrinology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, says AI-generated documentation can give clinicians more time with patients.

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Primary care goes up against the healthcare disruptors

Healthcare It News

ORLANDO – The future of primary care and how retailers are disrupting the traditional experience was the focus of a fireside chat between Dr. Amy Compton-Phillips, chief physician executive at Press Ganey and Sashi Moodley, chief medical officer at Walgreens. Phillips, former president of Clinical Care for Providence St.

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Oracle to launch generative AI-backed clinical assistant within next quarter, exec says

Healthcare Dive

The tool, which automatically transcribes patient visits and suggests next steps for providers, is entering a cluttered market.

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HIMSS24 keynote: Prioritizing sustainability, protecting against climate change and harnessing AI

Healthcare It News

ORLANDO - HIMSS President and CEO Hal Wolf officially opened HIMSS24 on Tuesday morning with a call to action for the 30,000 attendees from all corners of the globe and all facets of the healthcare ecosystem. "If you don't like change, you're not going to like healthcare," he said. "This is not the place to sit if you don't enjoy an environment of improvement and an opportunity to recognize that digital health continues to progress and that each and every one of you ha

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Technology moving the needle on behavioral health

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

ORLANDO – Behavioral health issues are unfortunately common in today's healthcare environment; suicides, psychiatric bed capacity and lack of access to psychiatrists all occur with some regularity, and as is the case with many aspects of healthcare, technology can help to address some of these issues. Dr.

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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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Frank Hester racist remarks on Dianne Abbott MP cause revulsion

Digital Health News

Racist remarks said to have been made by the CEO of TPP, inciting violence against UK MP Dianne Abbott have resulted in widespread condemnation.

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HIMSS24: 'Fasten your seatbelts'—Hackensack Meridian CEO predicts acceleration of gen AI to help healthcare workforce

Fierce Healthcare

ORLANDO — It's almost impossible to have a conversation at HIMSS24 without the topic of artificial intelligence or generative AI coming up. | How will the conversations about AI in healthcare change by next year's HIMSS conference? Hackensack Meridian CEO Robert Garrett predicts that pilot projects underway now will roll out into practice.

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For-profit hospital operators bet on outpatient services, expense reductions in 2023

Healthcare Dive

While HCA Healthcare, Tenet Healthcare and Universal Health Services posted net gains by the end of the year, Community Health Systems reported losses.

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The Next Generation Of Medical AI: Exploring Safe and Accurate Innovation In Healthcare

Healthcare IT Today

In recent years, natural language processing (NLP) has emerged as a promising tool, powering algorithms for decoding complex medical language. The technology enables users to extract information from patient records and rapidly assess disease progression, treatment efficacy, health trends, and other use cases. Despite its initial promise, NLP has fallen short of expectations in healthcare.

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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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Georgia partners with Aetna Health for Georgia Unity, a social data platform for whole health integration

Mobi Health News

At HIMSS24, Dr. Denise Hines and Shirelle King of Georgia Health Information Network discuss social integration to foster trust in underserved communities.

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Frazier Healthcare Partners acquires RevSpring, plans to fuel growth with new investments

Fierce Healthcare

Nashville, Tennessee-based patient engagement and payment technology company RevSpring has found itself with new investor ownership that promises to ramp up the business. | The patient engagement and payment technology company's new investor owner promised to bring "additional resources to accelerate and enhance RevSpring’s offerings.

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Takeaways from the Virtual Care Forum at HIMSS24

Mobi Health News

Experts discussed new emergency department models using telemedicine, building trust in virtual healthcare environments and public/private sector collaboration.

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CentralReach Announces Acquisition of SILAS, a Rapidly Growing, New Jersey-Based Provider of SEL and Behavior Solutions for PreK-12 Students in Any Type of Classroom

Healthcare IT Today

SILAS Adds Social, Emotional, Executive Functioning, and Vocational Curricula Delivered via an Interactive, Animated App, Extending the Reach of CentralReach’s Market-Leading Education Platform CentralReach , the leading provider of Autism and IDD software, today announced the acquisition of SILAS – a social and emotional learning (SEL) and behavior solution for PreK-12 general, special, and transition vocational education programs.

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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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Behavioral and veterans' health among key priorities in Biden's budget

Fierce Healthcare

President Joe Biden's 2025 budget did not just touch upon cybersecurity, the drug price negotiation program and Medicare solvency, as the plan also suggested policy for mental health, health equity | Many significant policy items in Biden's proposed 2025 fiscal year budget don't grab the initial headlines, but he's looking to make strides in mental health, substance use disorder and maternal health.

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Unlocking the Power of Interoperability for Revenue Cycle Management

Healthcare IT Today

Interoperability is game-changing not just in a clinical setting, but it holds tremendous potential for healthcare’s financial stakeholders as well. A seamless transfer of data in the revenue cycle process results in optimal reimbursement, reduced administrative costs, and fewer surprises for patients. Healthcare IT Today sat down with Juli Forde Smith, Director of Strategic Partnerships at ZOLL Data Systems and Erica Gregory, Senior Vice President at Netsmart to discuss interoperability for rev

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Change Healthcare cyberattack isn't threatening major for-profit systems' bottom lines, execs say

Fierce Healthcare

The nation’s largest for-profit health systems reassured investors Tuesday that the Change Healthcare cyberattack, though disruptive in the short term, is a “transitory” event that’s unlikely to ha | Senior leadership at HCA Healthcare, Tenet Healthcare and Universal Health Systems say their organizations are shielded from the liquidity and administrative issues that are plaguing providers across the country.

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East Midlands Digital Health Accelerator innovators announced

Digital Health News

Five digital health companies have joined the East Midlands Digital Health Accelerator, and will now receive support for their healthcare innovations.

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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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HIMSS24: CodaMetrix pockets $40M series B to build out AI-based revenue cycle tools

Fierce Healthcare

ORLANDO — CodaMetrix, a company that provides automated coding technology for healthcare billing and revenue cycle management, picked up $40 million in fresh funding to build out its AI-based | odaMetrix, a company that provides automated coding technology for healthcare billing and revenue cycle management, picked up $40 million in fresh funding to build out its AI-based soultions.

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Wheel adds Mark Cuban Cost Plus, Talkspace and Health Gorilla to virtual care platform

Mobi Health News

Virtual care company Wheel announced it added the teletherapy, discount drug platform, and data sharing companies to its integrated virtual care ecosystem.

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Clinical informatics teams must mirror organisation and journey says Sinha

Digital Health News

Devesh Sinha has told the Rewired 2024 audience that trusts “need to create a clinical informatics team that mirrors the organisation and journey”.

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Virtual care requires leadership change as nursing shortage looms

Mobi Health News

Experts shared insights into change leadership and management strategies, with a focus on mindset shifts and care model modifications that can boost patient experience and safety.

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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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Rewired 2024: Goggleminds is Pitchfest revenue generating winner

Digital Health News

Goggleminds has been named the winner in the revenue generating category of this year’s Digital Health Rewired Pitchfest 2024.

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Strengthening Cybersecurity Resilience in Small Healthcare Organizations

HealthIT Answers

By Usman Choudhary - The recent cyberattack on Change Healthcare has again brought cybersecurity vulnerabilities to the forefront. This ransomware attack, attributed to the Blackcat gang, underscores the critical importance of robust cybersecurity measures. The post Strengthening Cybersecurity Resilience in Small Healthcare Organizations appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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TeleVox Launches Platform for Physician Offices to Ease Scheduling Burden

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: TeleVox, the industry-leading provider of omnichannel patient relationship management platforms, is helping physicians keep their schedules filled and patients happy with the introduction of Practice Edition. TeleVox Practice Edition offers a suite of services designed specifically to help physicians and their staff overcome common industry challenges, including inefficient scheduling processes, poor communication, low retention, and reputation management.

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Data breach affects more than 2,000 Texas hospital patients

Becker's Health IT

Dallas-based UT Southwestern Medical Center has been hit with a data breach that is affecting 2,094 patients, according to a data security breach report on Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's website.

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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.