Nurse sues UPMC over alleged labor abuses
Healthcare Dive
JANUARY 23, 2024
The lawsuit seeks to represent thousands of other UPMC employees who may have been affected by the nonprofit’s alleged wage suppression and other anticompetitive practices.
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New cardiac device offers non-invasive diagnosis for heart failure in the home
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
JANUARY 23, 2024
Heart failure affects 6.5 million people in the U.S. , with an additional 550,000 newly diagnosed each year. Heart failure hospitalizations are a leading cause of admissions for those 65 and older, totaling hundreds of billions in costs. Sean Brady, CEO and cofounder of Ventric Health, is doing his part to turn this problem around. He is head of the team behind a newly FDA-cleared cardiac device designed to help manage the challenges around heart failure.
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Bon Secours Mercy Health, vendor hit with lawsuit after data breach
Healthcare Dive
JANUARY 23, 2024
The suit alleges the health system and a vendor failed to implement standards or promptly alert people whose data may have been exposed following a cyberattack.
CardioSignal scores $10M for heart disease detection technology
Mobi Health News
JANUARY 23, 2024
The company will use the funds to expand its commercial efforts and seek additional clinical validation of its tech-enabled offering.
The Evolution of Communication in Healthcare Settings
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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.
HSHS to close Wisconsin hospitals, health centers due to financial challenges
Healthcare Dive
JANUARY 23, 2024
Hospital Sisters Health System is shuttering operations in Western Wisconsin as nonprofits struggle to rebound from pandemic-related challenges.
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Key Skills and Qualifications for a Successful Career in Health IT and How They’ve Evolved with Advancements in Healthcare Technology
Healthcare IT Today
JANUARY 23, 2024
Having a career in Health IT requires a lot of skills and qualifications, even more so if you want that career to be successful – but what are those skills and qualifications? We all know what skills and qualifications we needed when we first entered the field, but regardless of how long you’ve been working in Health IT, the field has changed a lot since then.
HCA subsidiary acquires two Texas surgery centers
Healthcare Dive
JANUARY 23, 2024
The purchase by Surgery Partners comes after HCA has made other acquisitions in Texas, one of the hospital operator’s largest markets.
The Big Consult: Clinicians Who Entered Digital IT Speak About the Differences
Healthcare IT Today
JANUARY 23, 2024
We’ve been through several waves of health IT adoption, and are witnessing a new phase of growth (temporarily interrupted by the rise in interest rates) with exciting new ventures. All these digital health companies bring in expert doctors, nurses, or other clinical staff to help them design products and interact with potential customers. These highly experienced people, with one foot firmly in the world of medicine and the other in IT, form bridges between technologists and the clinicians
Health Innovation Leeds launched to showcase international excellence
Digital Health News
JANUARY 23, 2024
Leeds will be showcased to an international audience with the launch of Health Innovation Leeds, highlighting its research and innovation potential.
3 Reasons to Retire Pagers from Healthcare Settings
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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.
Instacart, DispatchHealth partner to tackle food insecurity
Mobi Health News
JANUARY 23, 2024
The Denver-based company's in-home care providers will be able to utilize Instacart Health to provide patients with access to nutritious food.
Up to three out of four Londoners using digital tools to interact with GPs
Digital Health News
JANUARY 23, 2024
A new report from the Health Innovation Network and NHSE indicates that up to three quarters of Londoners have used online services, including the NHS App.
New Unite Us-driven payments pilot to reimburse social service organizations in Brooklyn
Fierce Healthcare
JANUARY 23, 2024
Community Care of Brooklyn (CCB), a network of more than 1,000 Brooklyn-based providers and community-based organizations, has teamed up with Unite Us to track and reimburse for social services.
London Care Record’s plans for expansion in 2024
Digital Health News
JANUARY 23, 2024
After a very successful 2023, the London Care Record is looking ahead to 2024 with plans for expanding into more care homes and new neighbouring regions.
The Role of Technology in Remote Patient Monitoring
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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.
Accenture Invests in QuantHealth to Accelerate Use of AI-Powered Clinical Trial Simulations to Drive Cost-Effective Drug Development
Healthcare IT Today
JANUARY 23, 2024
Accenture announced it has made a strategic investment, through Accenture Ventures , in QuantHealth , an AI-powered clinical trial design company that simulates clinical trials in the cloud, allowing pharmaceutical and biotech companies to more quickly and cost-effectively develop treatments for patients. With proprietary AI technology trained on a massive dataset of 350 million patients, large biomedical knowledge graphs, and clinical trial data, QuantHealth’s simulation platform can predict t
Great Ormond Street Hospital joins children’s health data collaborative
Digital Health News
JANUARY 23, 2024
A collaborative of leading children's hospitals - including Great Ormond Street hospital - is exploring how children's health data is used and managed.
Price transparency startup Turquoise Health picks up $30M series B funding
Fierce Healthcare
JANUARY 23, 2024
Price transparency data startup Turquoise Health clinched $30 million in fresh funding to build out its capabilities. | Price transparency data startup Turquoise Health clinched $30 million in fresh funding to build out its capabilities. The company is building an AI-based platform to support payer and provider contract management, consumer transparency compliance and advanced platform-based analytics.
#MaternalHealthAwarenessDay: Three Policies to Push
Bill of Health
JANUARY 23, 2024
By Joelle Boxer Today is Maternal Health Awareness Day, focused on the theme “ Access in Crisis.” “Crisis” is the right word, yet still an understatement. In the U.S., for every 100,000 live births in 2021, nearly 33 pregnant people lost their lives. In Norway, that number was 2. Black and Native American women in the U.S. are particularly at risk, with death rates 2-3 times higher than those of white women, due to structural racism.
15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence
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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?
Wyden seeks details from brokers in probe of MA marketing tactics
Fierce Healthcare
JANUARY 23, 2024
The Senate Finance Committee sent letters to multiple insurance marketplaces, seeking additional details on the marketing strategies they use to reach potential Medicare Advantage enrollees. | The Senate Finance Committee sent letters to multiple insurance marketplaces, seeking additional details on the marketing strategies they use to reach potential Medicare Advantage enrollees.
In Health Care, AI to Advance Rapidly Along With Its Regulation
Healthcare IT Today
JANUARY 23, 2024
This far-ranging video examines the current uses and future prospects for AI through the eyes of two experts from UST : Adnan Masood, PhD, Chief AI Architect, and Anand Nair, Head of Healthcare Payer. Masood pointed out that there is little point to regulating research and development in AI, because the rules tend to miss the point and impose unnecessary burdens.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ?
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JANUARY 23, 2024
Today's briefing covers a UK mental health charity that is a finalist for four awards and the world's first blood-matching genetic test for sickle cell.
132,000 patients impacted by North Carolina hospital breach
Becker's Health IT
JANUARY 23, 2024
"132,000 people affected by Columbus Regional Healthcare System's 2023 data breach, compromising names and Social Security numbers.
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
Upfront Hires Tech Strategist Ryan Royal as CTO
HIT Consultant
JANUARY 23, 2024
Ryan Royal, CTO at Upfront What You Should Know: Health tech leader Upfront , recognized for its industry-leading patient engagement platform, has announced the appointment of Ryan Royal as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). – Joining Upfront’s executive leadership team, Royal will be responsible for overseeing the company’s product roadmap, scaling global engineering teams, and driving new innovation strategies.
Ardent cybersecurity fallout continues
Becker's Health IT
JANUARY 23, 2024
Nashville, Tenn.-based Ardent Health Services said an unauthorized actor extracted copies of documents containing patient information from its organization and affiliates during a Nov. 23 ransomware attack.
1upHealth Appoints Andrea Kowalski as Chief Product Officer
HIT Consultant
JANUARY 23, 2024
Andrea Kowalski, Chief Product Officer at 1upHealth What You Should Know: – Andrea Kowalski has been appointed as the Chief Product Officer at 1upHealth , the leading FHIR® platform provider for claims and clinical data. – In her role, Kowalski will lead the company’s product strategy, focusing on enhancing 1upHealth’s offerings and strengthening its position as a leader in interoperability.
Veterans Health Administration employs far less administrative staff than private health sector, study finds
Fierce Healthcare
JANUARY 23, 2024
The healthcare system’s private sector could learn a thing or two about efficiency from the government’s Veterans Health Administration, which employs about 30% less administrative staff across cli | The government health program's simplified payment system helps keep its payroll lean, as opposed to a private sector that employs hundreds of thousands more to secure or enhance its revenues, researchers wrote in JAMA Network Open.
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