Wed.Nov 22, 2023

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Healthcare bankruptcies are rising. Here are five major filings so far in 2023.

Healthcare Dive

Bankruptcies have spiked this year as federal COVID-19 funding lapsed and heightened interest rates, regulatory changes and labor shortages squeezed the sector.

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One aged care provider’s solution to meet rural service demand amid staff shortage

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Australia is facing a shortfall of at least 110,000 aged care workers by 2030 , according to a projection by the Committee for Economic Development of Australia. The issue is expected to have a profound impact on the aged care sector as it is predicted to be competing with other nursing sectors to hire and retain between 20,000 to 40,000 available staff over the next two years.

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Completion rates for tests, referrals lower from telehealth visits, study finds

Healthcare Dive

Failure to get tests or complete referrals is a leading cause of diagnostic errors, and it’s particularly important in primary care, researchers said.

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Acute hospital care at home gets good grades from CMS research

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Patients who received care under the pandemic's Acute Hospital Care at Home program had a low mortality rate and minimal complications related to escalations back to the brick-and-mortar hospital, according to a CMS research letter published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Health Forum.

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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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Average per-worker cost of health benefits rose by 5.2% in 2023: survey

Healthcare Dive

Inflation is a contributor to the increase, but rising prescription drug costs are likely to have a longer-term impact, according to a Mercer report.

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Intermountain Health financials are in the black, but down from 2022

Healthcare Dive

The Salt Lake City-based operator posted $912 million in net income for the first nine months of 2023, down from the $2.2 billion reported last year.

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Toward a Wider Adoption of Digital Insurance Cards

Healthcare IT Today

The insurance card in my wallet—where I always keep it in case of emergency—is getting pretty dog-eared and frayed. So I was intrigued when Mark Scrimshire, chief interoperability officer of OnyxOS , introduced me to developments over the past few years that will make digital insurance cards feasible. This article looks at what it will take to let us all check in to our doctor’s office as easily as we wave our cell phone before a scanner in a retail store.

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Insurers’ financial outlook stable despite higher MA utilization: Moody’s

Healthcare Dive

Publicly traded health insurers’ financial results held steady in the third quarter, boosted by strong investment income and membership growth, according to the credit ratings agency.

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Vivodyne launches with $38M to create lab-grown human organs

Mobi Health News

The company will use the funds to grow its drug-discovery pipeline and clinical AI stack.

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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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Mount Sinai Health System names new CEO

Healthcare Dive

The health system's head of emergency medicine, Brendan Carr, will replace the long-standing CEO early next year.

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Mixed reaction as Palantir lands £330m NHS Federated Data Platform deal

Digital Health News

The £330m federated data platform (FDP) contract was awarded to Palantir by NHS England yesterday, sparking very mixed reactions.

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4.5M have signed up for coverage on the ACA exchanges so far in open enrollment: CMS

Fierce Healthcare

Open enrollment on the insurance marketplaces began on Nov. | Open enrollment on the insurance marketplaces began on Nov. 1, and more than 4.5 million people have selected plans in the early weeks of the process, according to new federal data.

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Layer Health launches with $4M from Google Ventures, General Catalyst

Mobi Health News

The company's product, Distill, uses machine learning algorithms and LLMs to perform administrative, clinical and research tasks that require chart review.

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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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Ayble Health, Mayo Clinic collaborate to treat high-acuity patients in person

Fierce Healthcare

Ayble Health, a digital health platform for patients with chronic gastrointestinal conditions, has announced a new collaboration with the Mayo Clinic. | Ayble is working with the Mayo Clinic Complex Care Program to offer a hybrid care model to match patients with the appropriate virtual and in-person care based on acuity and need.

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Augmedix Derives More Value from Automated Generation of Medical Notes

Healthcare IT Today

According to Manny Krakaris, CEO of Augmedix , this company has led the field of medical notes over the past 11 years from human scribes to full automation. To heighten accuracy, they use a combination of the most modern technologies. The transcript of the conversation is fed into a typical large language model (LLM) used by generative AI. But Augmedix has also analyzed more than 500 medical complaints brought by patients to create other data models.

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Memorial Hermann implementing Laudio's AI platform to reduce admin burden on frontline workers

Fierce Healthcare

Memorial Hermann Health System is implementing Laudio’s platform to enhance employee efficiency and engagement. | Memorial Hermann Health System is tapping Laudio’s AI platform to promote efficiency and engagement among its employees.

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Bertelsmann invests €5 million in Doccla’s European expansion

Digital Health News

Virtual ward technology provider Doccla has received strategic investment of €5 million Euro from Bertelsmann Investments.

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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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Chutes & Ladders—New CEO atop Mount Sinai Health System summit

Fierce Healthcare

Welcome to this week's Chutes & Ladders, our roundup of hirings, firings and retirings throughout the industry.

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Sheffield Teaching Hospitals receive £3m for HealthTech Research Centre

Digital Health News

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals has secured £3m from NIHR for a national HealthTech Research Centre to develop health tech for those with long-term conditions.

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Majority of Americans Believe AI Can Revolutionize Healthcare in 2024

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: More than half (51%) of U.S. adults are optimistic new applications of artificial intelligence (AI) will lead to major advancements and breakthroughs in healthcare in the year ahead, according to a new survey from Medtronic , a global healthcare technology leader, and Morning Consult. Some of the highest levels of optimism for AI in healthcare are around diagnoses and improving healthcare access.

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Former Paige CEO betting big on AI in microbiome medicine with new startup Jona

Fierce Healthcare

Health tech veteran Leo Grady believes the microbiome is going to revolutionize healthcare. | Leo Grady, the former CEO of Paige, saw an opportunity to leverage his work in healthcare AI to unlock the microbiome for health. He launched Jona, a company that provides an at-home microbiome profiling kit and then uses AI to analyze an individual's gut microbiome to deliver actionable, personalized insights.

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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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Pennsylvania hospital data breach affects 169,000

Becker's Health IT

Warren General Hospital reported a data breach affecting 169,000 patients, with Social Security numbers, names, financial account info, health insurance claims

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Summer Health Expands to Primary Care for Parents

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: Summer Health , a text-based service for parents to get answers to urgent needs from pediatricians, is expanding into primary care. Improving Access to Medical Professionals Summer Health’s care teams are expanding their services to benefit thousands of parents across the nation in the following ways: 1. Families will now have unlimited access to dedicated medical practitioners assigned to their accounts, similar to a primary pediatric practice.

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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ? 

Digital Health News

Today's briefing includes Epro being awardes an ISO 9001 quality assurance accreditation and news that medical businesses are more likely to sell in 2024

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Northwell CISO optimistic about New York's cyber crackdown

Becker's Health IT

New York is putting forth a series of fresh cybersecurity regulations aimed at the state's hospitals, a move that New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health's chief information security officer says is a positive step signaling recognition that additional efforts are essential to safeguard hospitals from cybersecurity threats.

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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.