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FTC to bar another data firm from selling consumer location data

Healthcare Dive

The proposed settlement comes shortly after regulators settled separate allegations another company sold location data that could be used to track medical clinic visits.

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Contributed: Shortcomings and opportunities for health equity in pediatrics

Healthcare It News

Ian Miller, program lead at the Digital Medicine Society (DiMe), highlights how digital health offerings can improve access to physical and mental healthcare for children.

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Intermountain’s Saltzer Health will close if it can’t find a buyer by spring

Healthcare Dive

The Idaho-based health group has until March 29 to find a buyer for its 11 locations, otherwise the facilities will shutter.

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AI innovator talks personalized treatment, telehealth enhancement and ethics

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Artificial intelligence has the potential to revolutionize the way healthcare is delivered. And many healthcare professionals are exploring exactly what AI can do and deploying systems to help health systems manage care and patients manage their health. Dr. Renee Dua is founder of Heal, which provides physician house calls in New York City, and founder of Together by Renee, a healthcare assistant app that uses generative AI.

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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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Implementing high-tech, high-touch digital services to create more personalized, patient-centric care

Healthcare Dive

Improve the patient experience by addressing high interaction volume and channel complexity.

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Adaptive AI: Driving value beyond the hype

Healthcare Dive

Generative AI gets the attention, but adaptive AI drives the value.

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'Podnosis': What’s next for health tech investing in 2024?

Fierce Healthcare

The digital health and health tech sectors had a tough year in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, navigating through a turbulent hype cycle. | This week on "Podnosis," Sofia Guerra and Steve Kraus from Bessemer Venture Partners sat down with Fierce Healthcare's Heather Landi to discuss the health tech sector's performance, unraveling the factors that contributed to its current state.

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Centene names Wellcare CEO

Healthcare Dive

Michael Carson, a veteran of the insurance and value-based care industry, has been tapped to lead Centene’s Medicare business.

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6 Big Tech Companies in Healthcare – Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 132

Healthcare IT Today

For the 132nd episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast we are talking about 6 big tech companies in healthcare. But rather than just picking 6 big tech companies, we are going to have a little fun with it by leaving that selection up to random chance! We have compiled a list of 10 possible big tech companies to discuss and throughout the episode, we will randomly select 6 of them to discuss.

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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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AI in healthcare: A strategic response to today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities

Healthcare Dive

Discover how CorroHealth's AI solutions VISION & PULSE transform healthcare RCM, blending tech with human expertise.

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Empowering the Behavioral Health System with Home-Based Technology Solutions

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Eric Elliott, CEO at Altruix It is an exciting time to be in the behavioral health industry. From the massive expansion of telehealth brought on by the pandemic to prescription video games, promising new technological advancements coupled with a reduced stigma towards behavioral health conditions are making mental healthcare more accessible than ever before.

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How Artificial Intelligence is Combatting Physician Burnout, Keeping Communities Healthy

HIT Consultant

David Sides, CEO at NextGen Healthcare Doctors do so much to keep our communities thriving. Unfortunately, according to the American Medical Association, about 63 percent of physicians report experiencing emotional exhaustion at least once weekly. Exacerbated by the volume of clinical notes required at the end of the day, physician burnout can adversely affect patient care, leading to errors and reduced care quality.

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Arbital Health Completes Acquisition of Santa Barbara Actuaries and Closes Series A Financing

Healthcare IT Today

Arbital Health’s Vision is to be the Neutral Adjudicator of Outcomes-Based Contracts, Helping Healthcare’s Shift to Value-Based Care Santa Barbara Actuaries is a Leading Specialist in the Design and Measurement of Value-Based Programs $10 Million Series A Investment Led by Transformation Capital, with Participation by Shaper Capital, Healthy Ventures, and Individual Data and Healthcare Luminaries Arbital Health , a technology startup focused on accelerating the healthcare industry

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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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Tech Innovations that Will Revolutionize the Healthcare Industry In 2024

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Have you heard about the ultrasonic pocket devices that connect to your phone and that are 50 times less expensive than hospital machines? Or did you notice that virtual reality expedites cures in rehab centers? […] The article Tech Innovations that Will Revolutionize the Healthcare Industry In 2024 appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Defending Healthcare Data in 2024: 6 Basic Security Principles to Follow

HIT Consultant

Brian Montgomery, Senior Security Engineer, Altera Digital Health Research reveals that the total number of data breaches in healthcare has doubled over the last three years. If that doesn’t prompt you to reexamine your organization’s security posture, the financial toll of these incidents might be: The average cost of a healthcare data breach is now $11M.

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MHRA publishes regulatory roadmap for development of medical devices

Digital Health News

The MHRA has published its regulatory roadmap detailing how new regulations for medical devices are to be rolled out across the UK.

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Viventium Appoints Navin Gupta as New CEO to Drive Growth in Post-Acute Care HCM

HIT Consultant

Navin Gupta, CEO at Viventium What You Should Know: – Viventium , a provider of SaaS-based human capital management (HCM) platforms for the post-acute care industry, has announced the appointment of Navin Gupta as its new CEO. – Gupta brings a wealth of experience in both healthcare and technology, which will be invaluable as Viventium looks to capitalize on the growing demand for its HCM solutions in the post-acute care space.

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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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This startup is building a new model for primary and specialty care in Austin, Texas. It just secured $95.5M to fuel its growth

Fierce Healthcare

This startup is building a new model for primary and specialty care in Austin, Texas. It just secured $95.

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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ?

Digital Health News

This briefing includes PulseAI's new AI algorithm to enhance cardiac health monitoring and the WHO releasing new LLMs ethics and governance guidance.

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LifeStance Health Appoints Dr. Ujjwal Ramtekkar as Chief Medical Officer

HIT Consultant

Dr. Ujjwal Ramtekkar, Chief Medical Officer at LifeStance Health What You Should Know: – LifeStance Health , a provider of virtual and in-person outpatient mental healthcare, announced today the appointment of Dr. Ujjwal Ramtekkar as its new Chief Medical Officer, effective January 22, 2024. – Dr. Ramtekkar succeeds Dr. Anisha Patel-Dunn, who is stepping down from the role to spend more time with her family.

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NHSE announces £16m procurement of teams to support EPR delivery

Digital Health News

NHS England said it had opened a tender to support provider organisations as they seek to get electronic patient records in place by the end of March 2026.

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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.

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AI Breakthrough for Lung Disease: Thirona’s LungQ Receives FDA Clearance

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Thirona , a pioneer in AI-powered lung analysis, received a major boost for its cutting-edge technology LungQâ„¢ with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for its latest update, v3.0.0. – This FDA clearance paves the way for American hospitals to now harness the software’s advanced capabilities, marking a significant step forward in lung disease diagnosis and treatment.

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Why hackers are extorting patients directly

Becker's Health IT

Learn how hackers are targeting patients for extortion as healthcare systems strengthen their cyber defenses. Find out how patients are fighting back in court.

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Maven Clinic delivers virtual menopausal support to BSI employees

Digital Health News

The Maven Clinic is offering its virtual menopausal support to employees of BSI to help support a more equitable and diverse workplace of the future.

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CHIME23 – What Area of Healthcare Needs More Investment and Why?

Healthcare IT Today

There are so many good ideas in healthcare, but tragically so little time, resources, people, and money. Because of our limitations, not every project immediately gets invested in and there are also lots of projects that had their investments slowly run dry until they disappeared entirely. The true tragedy of all of this is that even though we don’t have the resources to effectively do what we need to, these projects cannot move forward without investments and often get left behind, all th

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

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.