Fri.Oct 25, 2024

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Is Leadership Bias Holding Virtual Healthcare Adoption?

HIT Consultant

Andy Flanagan, CEO at Iris Telehealth Virtual healthcare has experienced a remarkable surge in recent years, with over 116 million users worldwide engaging in online doctor consultations in 2024 — a dramatic leap from just 57 million in 2019. This exponential growth underlines the increasing accessibility and potential of telehealth solutions, particularly in behavioral health.

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AMA sues MultiPlan, insurers alleging ‘cartel’ to fix physician prices

Healthcare Dive

MultiPlan, which denies the allegations, has been sued dozens of times over concerns the company is conspiring with health insurers to underpay doctors for out-of-network care.

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Multi-million dollar smart hospital emergency system projects in South Korea and more briefs

Healthcare It News

Korea to develop AI-driven regional smart emergency platforms The South Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW) has announced seven more projects under the Korean Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) initiative. These include two AI-based emergency systems – one is a regional emergency system for patient classification and transfer and the other is a multi-institutional, real-time critical patient transfer management system.

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Providence, Compassus to form joint venture offering home health care

Healthcare Dive

Home health is already a lucrative market, and Providence expects demand for services to only grow as patients age, according to CFO Greg Hoffman.

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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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Mitigating Cyberattacks can be a Life-or-Death Situation

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Mike Crouse, Director of Insider Risk at Everfox Ransomware attacks on the healthcare sector continue to grow, with incidents nearly doubling from 2022 to 2023—a concerning figure considering their potential to leave patients in life-or-death situations. The recent ransomware attack on OneBlood , a blood center that serves hundreds of hospitals in the south, is just the latest example of a cyberattack having a real-world impact.

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NHS to trial AI tool that predicts health risks and early death

Digital Health News

The NHS in England is to trial an AI tool that can predict patients’ risk of heart disease and early death using an electrocardiogram (ECG).

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Telehealth firm UpScriptHealth partners with pharma company Tolmar

Mobi Health News

Through the collaboration, adult men will now have access to Tolmar's testosterone replacement therapy, Jatenzo, via UpScriptHealth's telehealth platform.

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Scotland’s Digital Front Door platform ‘goes beyond’ the NHS App

Digital Health News

The Scottish government said that its Digital Front Door "goes beyond" the NHS App because it includes access to health and social care data.

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CareDx, Dovetail Genomics partner for organ transplant matching

Mobi Health News

The alliance aims to improve the possibility of long-term effective donor recipient matching by adding haplotyping.

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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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HCA bracing for $200M hurricane-related financial hit in Q4

Fierce Healthcare

HCA Healthcare took a $50 million financial hit in the third quarter due to the impacts of the back-to-back hurricanes Helene and Milton, which slammed facilities in North Carolina, Georgia and Flo | HCA Healthcare took a $50 million financial hit in the third quarter due to the impacts of the back-to-back hurricanes Helene and Milton, which slammed facilities in North Carolina, Georgia and Florida.

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The cyberthreat health system firewalls can't stop

Becker's Health IT

"Learn how healthcare organizations are investing in technology and partnerships to prevent cyber attacks, but still face significant risks due to human error.

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Centene shares rise as it beats the Street on profit, revenue

Fierce Healthcare

Shares in Centene were up premarket Friday after the company beat Wall Street analysts' expectations on both profit and revenue for the third quarter. | Shares in Centene were up premarket Friday after the company beat Wall Street analysts' expectations on both profit and revenue for the third quarter.

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GV, Glen Tullman back PeopleOne Health in $32M Series B funding

Mobi Health News

The employer-focused hybrid care provider will use the funds to scale its operations and expand access to its preventative care model.

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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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How to Conduct Effective Compliance Audits 

American Medical Compliance

Compliance isn’t just a box to check—it’s a vital responsibility that safeguards patient well-being and protects organizations from significant financial losses. Shockingly, over $54 billion is stolen each year through scams targeting patients and insurance companies with fraudulent medical charges, according to the NHCAA. This staggering figure highlights the importance of staying vigilant.

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Olympus teases new endoscopy AI and more briefs

Mobi Health News

Also, Dozee has unveiled a new RPM solution targeting non-resident Indians and their elderly.

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Backed by Visa, Osigu Secures $25M to Modernize Healthcare Payments Across Latin America

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Osigu , an AI-powered platform for healthcare claims and revenue management in Latin America and the Caribbean, has raised $25 million in Series B funding led by IDC Ventures , with strategic participation from Visa. – Visa’s strategic investment and partnership will drive the development of real-time payment solutions for healthcare providers.

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AssureCare Doubles Down on its Advance Analytics Platform Offering with Acquisition of Clinigence Health

Healthcare IT Today

Clinigence Health Technology Expands AssureCare’s Capabilities Across Provider, Payor, Pharmacy, and Other Risk-Bearing Entities AssureCare , a leader in population health management and value-based care software, announces the acquisition of Clinigence Health , a leader in provider-based population health platforms. With this expansion, AssureCare’s transformational analytics and management platform, Akumen, now integrates Clinigence Health’s unique capabilities into its offerings.

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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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OneStep garners $36M to expand smartphone-based motion analysis tool

Mobi Health News

The company will use the funds to scale its operations and further develop its technology, aiming to establish gait monitoring as a mainstream tool.

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Gradient Health Acquires DataAppraisal to Expand Medical AI

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Gradient Health , a leading provider of medical imaging data for AI development, has acquired DataAppraisal , a healthcare AI company specializing in unlocking the value of anonymized data from health systems worldwide. – The strategic acquisition will significantly expand Gradient Health’s ability to provide medical AI developers with access to a vast and diverse collection of de-identified medical imaging studies, including datasets from underserved ru

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Innovation on Full Display at 2024 AdvaMed MedTech Conference

Healthcare IT Today

The MedTech Conference brings together leaders and innovators from the medical device, diagnostics, imaging and digital technology space. The conference is hosted by the Advanced Medical Technology Association ( AdvaMed ), the medtech association that leads the effort to advance medical technology to achieve healthier lives and healthier economies around the world.

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Gen Z Doesn’t Want to Answer Your Call: How Providers Can Customize Communications

HIT Consultant

John Zimmerer, VP of Vertical Marketing, Healthcare at Smart Communications Generation Z has never known a world without pervasive digital technology. From smartphones and social media to instant messaging and online shopping, technology has been a constant in their lives, with Gen Zers spending an average of 6 hours and 5 minutes on their phone daily.

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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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Bluesight Expands Capabilities Through Acquisition of Sectyr

Healthcare IT Today

Bluesight , the leading provider of Medication Intelligence solutions for health systems and hospital pharmacies, announced the acquisition of Sectyr , a top-tier compliance and audit management platform. This acquisition expands Bluesight’s portfolio to include robust 340B audit and compliance tools in response to growing demand from its customers.

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Movers and Shakers news roundup

Digital Health News

Our latest Movers and Shakers roundup includes Sir Julian Hartley being appointed as chief executive for the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

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Community Health Systems logs $391M loss in Q3, dragged down by payer denials, higher expenses

Fierce Healthcare

Community Health Systems, a 69-hospital system, posted $3.09 billion in third-quarter revenue, up slightly from a year ago, thanks to higher hospital patient volumes and growth in its ambulatory su | Community Health Systems, a 69-hospital system, posted $3.09 billion in third-quarter revenue, up slightly from a year ago and in line with Wall Street estimates.

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Indiana hospital hit by social engineering attack

Becker's Health IT

"Riverview Health's protected health information compromised in social engineering attack. No financial data exposed. Patients being notified.

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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.