Healthcare It News

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles has partnered with Vital to integrate an artificial intelligence-driven tool called ERAdvisor that can improve the patient-family experience with clarity and predictability. WHY IT MATTERS Closing the gap between clinical documentation and clarity with plain-language test results and predictable wait times may ease the strain on patients and their families at CHLA, according to an announcement from Vital on Monday.

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Bill of Health

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

By Amanda Rose Pratt and Shahin Shams In the last five years, the granting of overly broad psychedelic patents led to the creation of the nonprofit online psychedelic prior art library Porta Sophia. As Porta Sophia-affiliated researchers with expertise in psychedelic science, patent law, archival history, and rhetoric, we have come face to face with the way psychedelic hype manifests within the world of psychedelic patent documents.

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Healthcare Dive

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

High interest rates and new regulations could be driving the slowdown, according to a report by the Private Equity Stakeholder Project.

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Fierce Healthcare

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

As more and more rural hospitals find their operations dropping into the red, the rising enrollment of rural residents in Medicare Advantage plans could pull these providers under, healthcare advis | A new analysis found the largest-ever single-year jump in rural hospitals operating in the red and a nearly 50% rise in Medicare Advantage enrollment over the past five years.

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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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Healthcare Dive

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The telehealth vendor faced headwinds last as it migrated customers to a new platform, executives said on a Wednesday earnings call.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The Nashville-based for-profit adjusted its strategy for senior executives as it attempts to gain a 29% market share in healthcare services by 2030.

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Digital Health News

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The UK government has made a multi-million pound government investment in potential breakthrough medical devices.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The following is a guest article by Nagaraj Kuppuswamy, Co-Founder and CEO at Beaconer The healthcare industry has become a major target for cybercriminals in recent years. From large hospital networks to small clinics, healthcare organizations store massive amounts of sensitive patient data that is extremely valuable on the black market. At the same time, many healthcare networks rely on outdated technology and lack the cybersecurity resources and expertise found in other industries.

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Mobi Health News

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The Nurse Advisory Council comes on the heels of the generative AI company's announcement in October that it launched its Physician Advisory Council.

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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 Today

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The Acquisition Enables a Solution that Drives 58% Higher Patient Engagement, 10% Reduction in Hospital Readmission Rate, and Reduces Call Center Wait Times by 35% Expanded Fabric Capabilities Address Clinical Capacity Constraints Through a Solution that is 10x Faster than Traditional Virtual Care and Speeds Up Clinical Processes, Reducing Left-Without-Being-Seen Rates by 33% in the ER Fabric , founded in 2021 as Florence, today announced its strategic acquisition of GYANT , a conversational AI

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Mobi Health News

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

According to the bankruptcy petition, the company has liabilities of $1 billion to $10 billion and assets of $500 million to $1 billion.

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Digital Health News

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

As AI systems become ‘pervasive’, the risks and opportunities increase.

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Fierce Healthcare

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Would-be policy reformers on both the left and right always seem to want major overhauls of the American healthcare system. | As clinicians, it's critical for us to be open and accountable for adopting technologies and processes that can help us better serve our patients while meeting the needs of the business.

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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.

Digital Health News

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

NHS Somerset ICB has announced that Black Pear Software has won a five plus two-year contract as the Somerset Integrated Digital e-Record+ tech partner.

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

David Smith, CFO of Anatomy IT The two largest technology trends occurring in healthcare delivery – digital transformation and cyberattacks – are understandably driving the adoption of more IT platforms, applications, and other tools within health systems and hospitals. Concurrently, features within electronic health record (EHR) s ystems continue to proliferate and increase in complexity.

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Total Medical Compliance Resources

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

According to the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), measles cases are on the rise. As of January 25 th , the CDC reports nine measles cases in the U.S. so far this year. Cases have been reported in Georgia, Missouri, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Additionally, several other countries have reported measles outbreaks; the top five countries with the most cases are Yemen, Azerbaijan, India, Ethiopia, and Kazakhstan.

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

What You Should Know: – Curavit Clinical Research , a leader in decentralized clinical trials (DCTs) for digital therapeutics (DTx), successfully completed a study for the Sana Device, a virtual reality (VR) mask aiming to reduce post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. – Overall, this study represents a significant step forward in the development of VR-based treatments for PTSD.

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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?

Digital Health News

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Today's briefing includes news that the NHS Health Call digital remote monitoring technology has been found to reduce A&E attendance by 11%.

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

What You Should Know: – New research from Cedars-Sinai uses artificial intelligence (AI) using a low-dose computed tomography (CT) scan to quickly and accurately measure heart fat, offering a promising tool for predicting and preventing heart disease. – The technique, identified by the Division of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine and the Biomedical Imaging Research Institute at Cedars-Sinai, can help physicians better understand and manage heart disease risk in patients.

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Fierce Healthcare

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Elevance Health's $2.5 billion acquisition of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana is on pause yet again amid concerns about the impact on competition. | Elevance Health's $2.5 billion acquisition of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana is on pause yet again amid concerns about the impact on competition.

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

What You Should Know: – Xealth , a leader in enabling digital health at scale, released its 2023 Digital Health Review , analyzing data from over 12 million digital health orders across nearly 30 health systems. – The report highlights key trends and emerging areas for 2024, offering insights into the evolving digital health landscape. Key Findings from 2023 Most Enrolled Patients: Surgery preparation and recovery programs saw the highest enrollment, reaching 1.5 million patients.

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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

Becker's Health IT

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Nearly 2.4 million patients of Oklahoma City-based Integris Health were caught up in a data breach where the alleged hackers sent extortion emails directly to some of them.

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

What You Should Know: CipherHealth, a recognized leader and innovator in patient-centered communications, engagement, and insights for the nation’s leading healthcare systems, today announced a new Self-Service Rounding solution. The solution provides another key tool to hospitals to better empower patients, combat staff burnout, provide more personalized care, and improve workflows.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Happy Valentine’s Day to all of you! May your lives be filled with love this day. In the world of health IT and healthcare policy, this is the day we love to share our love (and some disdain) for healthcare in what we call #HealthPolicyValentines. Be sure to check out our coverage of previous #HealthPolicyValentines as well as some that we found interesting this year below.

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

What You Should Know: Zocdoc, leading healthcare marketplace that makes it easy for patients to find and book in-person or virtual care across over 250 specialties and more than 18,000 insurance plans, today introduced Guided Search. This new search experience intuitively provides patients with a more tailored set of results based on their unique care needs so they can select the right provider and book with greater confidence.

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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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