Mon.Oct 09, 2023

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Walgreens launches direct-to-consumer telehealth

Healthcare Dive

“Our goal is to be the most convenient health and wellness destination, whether you’re physically in our stores or virtually in our stores,” said Tracey Brown, Walgreens’ chief customer officer and president of retail, at HLTH.

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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ? 

Digital Health News

Your morning summary of digital health news, information and events to know about if you want to be “in the know”.

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General Catalyst wants to buy a health system as testing ground for new venture

Healthcare Dive

The impending purchase is part of a new health business being spun out by General Catalyst, called the Health Assurance Transformation Corporation.

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Google debuts new Vertex AI Search capabilities for health providers

Mobi Health News

When combined with Med-PaLM 2, providers and life sciences companies can obtain answers to questions about patient medical records and general medical knowledge.

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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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Best Buy to sell continuous glucose monitoring systems

Healthcare Dive

It’s the tech retailer’s first foray into prescription-based medical device sales.

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Uber adds Optum-enabled benefits cards to health platform

Healthcare Dive

The new deal has made Uber a “patient entry point” into the health benefits system, according to Uber Health global lead Caitlin Donovan.

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What is Your Perspective on TEFCA and QHINs?

Healthcare IT Today

Building a system that would allow us to simplify the exchange of information across the nation would a huge achievement. However, we have been operating without one for so long that we already have several different solutions in place to work around it. At the Civitas Conference, there was a lot of talk about TEFCA and QHINs and what their impact will be on healthcare and interoperability.

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Kaiser Permanente strike ends — for now

Healthcare Dive

A historic three-day strike at Kaiser Permanente ended on Saturday. However, unions and the health system have not yet agreed to a new contract for over 75,000 workers, and the unions say another strike may be coming.

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HLTH23: Google Cloud rolls out new generative AI search tools for doctors, life sciences companies

Fierce Healthcare

LAS VEGAS—Google's cloud division unveiled new artificial intelligence-powered search capabilities to help doctors and nurses quickly access patients' clinical notes and other medical information a | Google's cloud division unveiled new artificial intelligence-powered search capabilities to help doctors and nurses quickly access patients' clinical notes and other medical information across different data sources.

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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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DEA temporarily extends telehealth prescribing rules for controlled substances again

Healthcare Dive

The Drug Enforcement Administration and the HHS announced they would extend pandemic-era flexibilities for prescribing controlled substances virtually through the end of 2024.

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HLTH23: Clear partners with Verato, b.well to 'ditch the clipboard' and scale up digital identity tech in healthcare

Fierce Healthcare

LAS VEGAS—Despite all the digital innovation in healthcare, a visit to the doctor's office often entails filling out forms on a clipboard and repetitive paperwork. | Despite all the digital innovation in healthcare, a visit to the doctor's office often entails filling out forms on a clipboard and repetitive paperwork. Clear, a company well recognized for its biometric identity verification used in airports, wants to fix these pain points.

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Amazon Clinic considers partnering with physical providers for care referrals

Healthcare Dive

“There are some aspects of care that are better done in person,” a top Amazon exec said Sunday at HLTH.

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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ? 

Digital Health News

Your morning summary of digital health news, information and events to know about if you want to be “in the know”.

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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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Samsung, b.well partner to provide longitudinal data to Galaxy smartphone users

Mobi Health News

The partnership, announced at HLTH 2023, will allow users to gain access to their longitudinal health data and connect with providers through the Samsung Health app.

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ShowdMe Announces Partnership with Spring Mountain Capital and Blue Heron Capital for Series A Funding Round and Expansion

Healthcare IT Today

ShowdMe , the premier compliance training partner for home care agencies and skilled nursing facilities, announces today a Series A investment led by Spring Mountain Capital and Blue Heron Capital. The funding will drive expansion for the Company, allowing for the hiring of new employees and continued growth of its products and services. ShowdMe chose to engage with the two firms after growing 90% year over year in 2022, obtaining over 100 new clients in the past 12 months, and achieving 98% log

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HLTH23: Highmark taps Spring Health to expand behavioral health access

Fierce Healthcare

LAS VEGAS — Highmark Health is joining forces with Spring Health to expand behavioral access for a wide swath of its members. | LAS VEGAS — Highmark Health is joining forces with Spring Health to expand behavioral access for a wide swath of its members.

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Labour’s Fit for the Future Fund to increase tech in the NHS

Digital Health News

The Labour Party has unveiled its proposals for a Fit for the Future fund, which would help to cut waiting lists by equipping NHS trusts with scanning tech.

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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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Cedars-Sinai, K Health launch AI-driven virtual care app for new, existing patients in CA

Fierce Healthcare

As more patients seek tech-enabled care in the palm of their hand, providers are increasingly looking to expand their slate of virtual care offerings. | The app will make virtual care providers available around the clock for urgent issues and same-day appointments for primary care with the goal of reducing wait times for patients. All insurance types that Cedars-Sinai takes will be accepted.

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TAP social thanking platform launches new app for gratitude messages

Digital Health News

TAP social thanking platform has launched its TAP app - a way for the public to send messages of appreciation to healthcare workers.

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Boulder Care meets all quality metrics in first Medicaid pay-for-performance contract

Fierce Healthcare

Boulder Care, a telehealth provider for substance use disorder, has met all of its performance quality measures in a value-based payment arrangement with a managed Medicaid insurer in Oregon. | The contract with Umpqua Health Alliance links reimbursement to a set of patient outcomes. Boulder agreed to put a portion of its reimbursement for medical services at risk until quality performance metrics were achieved.

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Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust extends Sectra imaging tech

Digital Health News

A Surrey and Sussex healthcare collaboration has extended the use of Sectra's enterprise imaging technology to a third NHS trust.

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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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COVID-19 shined a spotlight on food insecurity. Here's how payers are tackling the issue

Fierce Healthcare

The COVID-19 pandemic underscored just how many food deserts dot the nation and how poor nutrition often lays the foundation for poor health.

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AHIMA Launches Data for Better Health™ Initiative

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Today, the American Health Information Management Association ® (AHIMA) unveiled its groundbreaking initiative, Data for Better Health™ , at its annual conference, AHIMA23, in Baltimore, MD. – The Data for Better Health initiative is poised to revolutionize the healthcare landscape by enhancing awareness of the transformative potential of social determinants of health (SDOH) data to improve health outcomes.

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HLTH23: VC firm General Catalyst launches new company, plans to buy a health system

Fierce Healthcare

LAS VEGAS—Venture capital firm General Catalyst unveiled a new company Sunday designed to provide advisory services to health systems while also eyeing a big acquisition by next year. | Venture capital firm General Catalyst unveiled a new company Sunday designed to provide advisory services to health systems while also eyeing a big acquisition by next year.

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HLTH23: Samsung Health, b.well Integrate To Make Personalized Healthcare A Reality

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – b.well today announced at the HLTH 2023 conference that Samsung Health will use the b.well Connected Health platform to transform how consumers manage their health and engage with healthcare solutions and services. – This new offering will enable Samsung Health users to create a longitudinal health record, receive proactive health insights, and conveniently access care from a growing network of trusted providers — all through a single secure application on Gal

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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.