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For-profit hospital operators strained by physician fees, payer relations in Q3

Healthcare Dive

With the exception of HCA, the biggest U.S. health systems all reported lower year-over-year profits in the third quarter.

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VA, VHA, Verizon partner to increase rural veterans' telehealth access

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

To help conquer the digital divide preventing rural veterans from accessing the range of health and wellness benefits they are eligible for, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is offering new access to telehealth and virtual care options. Working with the Veterans Health Administration's National Center for Collaborative Healthcare Innovation, the VA Palo Alto Healthcare System and Verizon Public Sector, the VA will be providing broadband connectivity directly to veterans living in remo

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Senate subcommittee mulls guardrails for healthcare AI

Healthcare Dive

The technology could reduce clinicians’ administrative work or speed drug discovery, but the rapidly evolving field may need more human oversight to prevent harm, lawmakers and witnesses said.

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Growing adoption of AI CXR solution among APAC military hospitals and more briefs

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Lunit deploys AI CXR solution to military units in South Korea, Phillippines Lunit, a provider of AI diagnostic supp ort solutions, continues to supply its AI-powered chest x-ray screening solution to military health institutions across Asia-Pacific. Recently, the Lunit INSIGHT CXR was deployed at the Victoriano Luna Medical Center in Manila, Phillippines.

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Simplify Screening for Excluded Providers

Every health care provider that accepts federal payments must screen for excluded providers. Use this sample Exclusion Screening Checklist and Compliance Policy to evaluate and improve your organization’s compliance with the law. Payments from Medicare, Medicaid, and TriCare trigger screening requirements that may extend to employees, contractors, volunteers, board members, and network providers.

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Nonprofit hospitals upgraded to ‘stable’ outlook: Moody’s

Healthcare Dive

The credit ratings agency expects nonprofit hospitals to start financially recovering next year on improving patient volumes, reimbursement rates and cash flows.

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Reflections on the United States Health Care System and the Right to Health

Bill of Health

By Brianna da Silva Bhatia, Michele Heisler, and Christian De Vos American health care too often fails to protect the right to health or promote health-related rights. Despite efforts to increase access to health care and to better incentivize high-quality, value-based care, the United States’ health care system remains fragmented, largely profit-based, and predominantly disease-focused rather than prevention-focused.

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Palantir to be named as winner of Federated Data Platform

Digital Health News

Palantir and Accenture have been chosen as the winner of the £480m Federated Data Platform procurement, with an announcement expected imminently.

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Australian startup tackles aged care staff shortage with robotics and genAI

Mobi Health News

Andromeda Robotics is currently conducting an aged care trial of its Chat GPT-4-powered companion robot.

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American Telemedicine Association Leaps Into Privacy and AI Policies

Healthcare IT Today

The computerization of daily life has evolved from a set of technical decisions to a matter of urgent public policy over the past few decades. The American Telemedicine Association (ATA) recently released two sets of principles that highlights its concerns in two prominent computing issues: privacy and AI. Of course, privacy and AI both make front-page news these days.

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Post-stroke mobility rehab gets more personalised with new wearable robot

Mobi Health News

The device developed by Hong Kong researchers is said to be 40% more effective for rehabilitation of ankle-foot following a stroke than applying external mechanical forces alone.

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Healthcare Vendor Risk Management: Strategies for Protected Data

In healthcare, where patient data protection is paramount, effective vendor risk management isn't just good business—it's essential for maintaining compliance and trust. This comprehensive guide helps healthcare compliance professionals navigate the complexities of third-party vendor relationships in an increasingly interconnected healthcare environment.

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Effective Epic Application Management and Epic Go-Live

Healthcare IT Today

While many in the industry are ready to move past the EHR, the reality for health IT leaders is that the EHR still takes up a large portion of their mindshare and has some of the biggest impact for good or bad on an organization. Managed and implemented effectively it can be an important tool for a healthcare organization to run more efficiently and provide better care.

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Artera launches conversational AI patient communication tool with Hyro

Mobi Health News

The company's Artera Care Assist, powered by Hyro, can be embedded within a provider's website to answer patients' questions 24/7.

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Perficient Reaches Definitive Agreement to Acquire SMEDIX, INC.

Healthcare IT Today

Strengthens Healthcare Industry Software Development Capabilities and Adds Global Delivery Capacity in Eastern Europe Perficient, Inc. , the leading digital consultancy transforming the world’s largest enterprises and biggest brands, announced today it has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire SMEDIX, Inc. , an approximately $12 million revenue healthcare software engineering firm headquartered in San Diego, California, with offshore operations located in Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

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Jolly Good develops palliative care VR training module and more briefs

Mobi Health News

Also, the mental health app Here Hear in Taiwan is set to introduce an AI chatbot.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Optum Rx moves 8 insulins to its preferred formulary tier

Fierce Healthcare

Optum Rx is shifting eight different insulin products to its preferred formulary in a bid to address affordability, the company said Thursday. | Optum Rx is shifting eight different insulin products to its preferred formulary in a bid to address affordability, the company said Thursday.

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First keynote announced as Summer Schools 2024 open for registrations  

Digital Health News

Vin Diwakar, interim director of transformation of NHSE, is confirmed as keynote for Digital Health Summer Schools 2024, which has opened for registrations.

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BCBSA study: Despite high-profile failures, the ACA's risk adjustment is working

Fierce Healthcare

Financial struggles at Bright Health Group and Friday Health Plans have raised concerns about how well the Affordable Care Act's (ACA's) risk adjustment program is working, especially whether it's | Financial struggles at Bright Health Group and Friday Health Plans have raised concerns about how well the Affordable Care Act's risk adjustment program is working, especially whether it's unfairly harming smaller insurers.

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Greater Manchester launches Digital Transformation Strategy

Digital Health News

Greater Manchester has launched its Health and Care Digital Transformation Strategy, which sets out its ambitions to transform the region's care services.

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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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Walgreens exec talks pharmacy walkouts, GLP-1 drugs and PBM legislation

Fierce Healthcare

As pharmacy workers begin efforts to unionize, Walgreens Boots Alliance Executive Vice President and President of U.S. | Amid labor unrest and slipping financial performance, Walgreens executive John Driscoll said the company will be investing in salary and benefits improvements for its pharmacy workers.

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Wirral expands its diabetes prehabilitation service to all PCNs

Digital Health News

A diabetes prehabilitation service has been expanded to all primary care networks in Wirral, to help prevent planned surgeries from being postponed.

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ReflexAI Launches AI Tool to Prevent Veteran Suicide

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: ReflexAI, the leading provider of AI-powered training and quality assurance tools for crisis response, emergency dispatch, and healthcare organizations, launched HomeTeam, a digital training tool that teaches veterans how to support each other with mental health challenges. Developed with support from Google.org, the free platform includes educational modules that cover high-priority topics in mental health support, followed by AI-powered chat simulations that enable vetera

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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ? 

Digital Health News

This briefing includes news that TidalSense has launched a programme with Asthma + Lung UK and Get A Drip has opened a new clinic on Chelsea's King Road.

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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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What it Will Take To Trust Healthcare AI Models?

HIT Consultant

Dr. Stephen L. Ondra, Chief Medical Adviser at MITRE Dr. Brian Anderson, Chief Digital Health Physician at MITRE As ChatGPT and similar Large Language Model (LLM) tools gather and organize data in responses, it’s important to understand how the data they use has been curated. Medical science is constantly evolving, with previously accepted conclusions and standards being supplanted by newer information.

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Tackling aged care staff shortage with robotics and genAI

Mobi Health News

Andromeda Robotics is currently conducting an aged care trial of its Chat GPT-4-powered companion robot.

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RapidAI Receives FDA Clearance for Rapid SDH (Subdural Hematoma) for Trauma Care

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – RapidAI has received FDA clearance for Rapid SDH, its AI-powered module for the detection and notification of suspected hemispheric acute and chronic subdural hematoma. – The need for the RapidAI solution is urgent, with SDH cases in US patients expected to increase by nearly 80% before 2040. AI Module for Detection of Hemispheric Subdural Hematomas Rapid SDH leverages AI to help neurocritical care teams identify suspected hemispheric subdural hemorrhage faste

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The Essential Components of an Effective Healthcare Compliance Program

Healthcare Blog

An effective healthcare compliance program is a crucial aspect of any healthcare organization. An ideal program ensures adherence to laws, regulations, and ethical standards. Patient safety and consistent quality care will maintain priority. These documents should serve as a roadmap for employees. Healthcare organizations should clearly define their expectations and the consequences for non-compliance.

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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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Cone Health, Helix Launches 5-Year Population Genomics Testing Initiative

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Cone Health , a non-profit healthcare network in North Carolina, and Helix , a population genomics company, have partnered to launch a five-year research study that will enroll and track 100,000 healthy people. – The study will use Helix’s population genomics platform to provide medical insights for Cone Health patients and help identify people at risk for certain diseases and conditions.

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Sutter Health slips to 0.1% operating margin, $98M net loss in Q3

Fierce Healthcare

Sutter Health ended its third quarter with a $37 million operating loss (-0.1% operating margin) and $98 million net loss, though those totals don’t include millions of potential revenue the organi | The Sacramento nonprofit reported a dip in revenues and a bump in expenses, though the system is still waiting on potential millions from a state program.

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56% of Americans Concerned About Contracting an Infectious Disease from a Hospital

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: New survey findings released today by Kinnos show that the risk of becoming infected by visiting or staying in a hospital weighs heavily on the minds of Americans. The findings, which arrive on the heels of the pandemic and amidst an escalating infectious disease crisis, reflect consumer sentiment and concerns when seeking medical care.

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FBI Shares Intel on Emerging Initial Access Techniques Used by Ransomware Gangs

HIPAA Journal

The Cyber Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a private industry notification that includes details of emerging techniques that are being used by ransomware gangs to gain initial access to victims’ networks. The FBI has identified several ransomware trends that are emerging or continuing and have been used in multiple attacks since July 2023 to gain initial access to networks.

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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?