Healthcare Dive
JUNE 27, 2024
Walgreens is refocusing on pharmacy operations after failing to make inroads in healthcare services. The company will sell its majority stake in VillageMD and is no longer looking to invest in medical offices, executives said.
Healthcare It News
JUNE 27, 2024
The HIMSS AI in Healthcare Forum is scheduled to take place September 5-6 in Boston. Learn more and register.
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Healthcare Dive
JUNE 27, 2024
A managing director at a global strategy firm makes the case for Walmart to continue pursuing healthcare customers through maximizing access to nutritious food.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
JUNE 27, 2024
The nursing profession is changing – in large part fueled by information technology that can help nurses meet a growing list of challenges, said Summer Blackerby, RN, chief nursing officer at CoxHealth Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. Blackerby knows what it is like being a nurse today and the challenges nurses face on a daily basis. She also is intimately familiar with the state of nursing informatics today – how it is helping and where it needs to improve.
Speaker: Simran Kaur, Co-founder & CEO at Tattva.Health
AI is transforming clinical trials—accelerating drug discovery, optimizing patient recruitment, and improving data analysis. But its impact goes far beyond research. As AI-driven innovation reshapes the clinical trial process, it’s also influencing broader healthcare trends, from personalized medicine to patient outcomes. Join this new webinar featuring Simran Kaur for an insightful discussion on what all of this means for the future of healthcare!
Healthcare Dive
JUNE 27, 2024
Startups raised $1.1 billion across 77 deals in the first quarter — far lower than pandemic-era highs, but consistent with recent quarters.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
JUNE 27, 2024
A review committee tasked to advise the Australian government on publicly funded services listed on the Medicare Benefits Schedule has released its official recommendations on implementing subsidised telehealth services in the country. This comes as many COVID-19-era telehealth items, including assessments for COVID-19 antiviral medication over the phone, are set to expire next month, July.
Health Care Compliance Brief brings together the best content for health law & compliance professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Digital Health News
JUNE 27, 2024
Digital Health is on the hunt for speakers to present at Rewired 2025, which takes place at the NEC in Birmingham on 18 and 19 March.
Healthcare IT Today
JUNE 27, 2024
Ritwik Batabyal, CTO & Innovation Officer at Mastek , wants to broaden the conversation about network-connected implants and their risks. Working for a well-established company in the area of digital services, he is witness to the dramatic growth in interconnected pacemakers, infusion pumps, and other devices—20% growth in 2023, he says. The security flaws in these products therefore become of greater concern.
Digital Health News
JUNE 27, 2024
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has published draft guidance on digital supported self-management of COPD.
Becker's Health IT
JUNE 27, 2024
Learn about the alarming number of daily hacking attempts faced by Michigan Medicine and their efforts to prevent cyberattacks in the healthcare industry.
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Digital Health News
JUNE 27, 2024
NHS England is letting a contract worth £4.3m to “enhance cyber risk visibility, assurance and resilience” throughout the NHS supply chain.
Healthcare IT Today
JUNE 27, 2024
Two out of five HIMSS members live outside the United States now. This represents tremendous growth in the international reach of HIMSS, which is the subject of this interview with President and CEO Hal Wolf. The interview was held at HIMSS Europe, where HIMSS has a growing presence and a global office in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Wolf says that the problems faced by clinicians are worldwide in scope: aging populations, workforce shortages, etc.
Digital Health News
JUNE 27, 2024
Building a reputation in health tech can take decades, yet it can be undone by a single crisis, writes Silver Buck’s Sarah Bruce
Fierce Healthcare
JUNE 27, 2024
Health insurance premiums are putting major pressure on small businesses, according to a new analysis from the JPMorganChase Institute. | Health insurance premiums are putting major pressure on small businesses, according to a new analysis from the JPMorganChase Institute.
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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.
HIT Consultant
JUNE 27, 2024
What You Should Know: – Xealth , a leading force in scaling digital health s olutions, has unveiled Dewey, a performance-based, digital health benchmarking tool. – Incorporating more than 20 million assets and programs distributed from more than 400 hospitals to more than five million patients over seven years, Dewey calculates engagement benchmarks from nearly 1000 digital health programs. – Additionally, the platform will incorporate AI-powered features that personalize recom
Becker's Health IT
JUNE 27, 2024
Poway, Calif.-based Palomar Health Medical Group's computer systems are still down after "suspicious activity" forced them offline in May, radio station KPBS reported June 26.
HIT Consultant
JUNE 27, 2024
What You Should Know: – At the American Diabetes Association conference, Abbott unveiled a new addition to its FreeStyle Libre portfolio – the FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensor. – The sensor boasts the distinction of being the world’s smallest, thinnest, and most discreet continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) sensor available. Unmatched Design and Performance The FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensor offers a unique combination of user-centric features: Unmatched Discreetness: The sensor mai
Mobi Health News
JUNE 27, 2024
LifeSemantics plans to commercialise its mobile app-based AI screening solution by yearend.
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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.
HIT Consultant
JUNE 27, 2024
Healthcare organizations have been increasingly adopting digital communication channels like email and text messaging. These channels offer convenience and flexibility for both healthcare providers and patients. When used judiciously, they can help improve the overall patient experience. However, with the growing use of digital communication comes an increased risk of data breaches.
Fierce Healthcare
JUNE 27, 2024
Nineteen rural Minnesota hospitals and their 50-plus clinics have banded together to form a clinically integrated network (CIN) serving more than 750,000 people. | Headwaters High-Value Network aligns 19 independent hospitals for greater care coordination, cost savings and other efficiencies of scale.
HIT Consultant
JUNE 27, 2024
What You Should Know: – Philips , a leader in health technology, announced today a significant advancement for its IntelliSpace Radiology platform. Existing customers in North America will now have the option to transition to a cloud-based version hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS). – This strategic expansion positions Philips at the forefront of cloud-based healthcare solutions, offering improved efficiency, enhanced security, and powerful AI integration.
Fierce Healthcare
JUNE 27, 2024
While the buzz around generative AI continues to build, physicians at advanced cancer centers, startups and biomedical companies are seeing the potential for gen AI solutions to advance cancer rese | At the AWS Summit in Washington, D.C., startup founders and cancer care physicians discussed their early work leveraging AWS' generative AI and cloud technologies to advance cancer research.
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.
Mobi Health News
JUNE 27, 2024
Cloudphysician targets to enter the United States, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia with its smart ICU and emergency department solutions.
Fierce Healthcare
JUNE 27, 2024
Walgreens stock fell 24% Thursday morning as the drugstore chain slashed its profit outlook for 2024 amid a "challenging" environment for its pharmacy operations. | Walgreens is plotting a financial turnaround that includes closing a "significant portion" of underperforming retail pharmacy stores in the U.S. over the next three years.
Mobi Health News
JUNE 27, 2024
The company will use the funds to expand its employer-focused offerings into Florida.
Healthcare IT Today
JUNE 27, 2024
Clinician-Built Generative AI Company Utilizes Advanced Technology to Reduce Near Trillion-Dollar Administrative Burden in U.S. Healthcare Anterior , the AI company built by clinicians to transform healthcare administration, today announced the completion of a $20 million Series A funding round. The funding round was led by New Enterprise Associates (NEA) , with participation from Sequoia Capital , Blue Lion Global , and Neo.
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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.
Compliancy Group
JUNE 27, 2024
Healthcare accidents are inevitable despite healthcare workers’ best efforts to prevent incidents. Unfortunately, some of these mishaps can result in injury, compromised safety, and other serious consequences. Completing compliance incident reports is crucial to reducing the number of accidents in the future and understanding why they occur. Understanding what incidents need reporting and how to complete an incident report can help providers, compliance officers, and other personnel mainta
Health Populi
JUNE 27, 2024
Patients’ experience with health care in the U.S. dropped to its lowest point over the past year, explained in the 15th release of The Beryl Institute – Ipsos PX Pulse survey. The study into U.S. adult consumers’ perspectives defined “patient experience” (PX) as, “The sum of all interactions, shaped by an organization’s culture, that influence patient perceptions across the continuum of care.” The survey was fielded by Ipsos among 1,018 U.S. adults
HealthIT Answers
JUNE 27, 2024
NOW on Demand The Scope With Dr. K. On this episode Dr. Kosinski chats with Dr. Mark McClellan, Director and Professor of Business, Medicine and Policy at the Duke-Margolis Center for Health Policy at Duke University. The post Patient Focused Payment Model Built on High-touch and Proactive Care appeared first on Health IT Answers.
Innovaare Compliance
JUNE 27, 2024
The upcoming Medicare Prescription Payment Plan (M3P), set to launch in January 2025, marks a significant shift in Medicare’s approach to prescription drug coverage. This initiative, introduced under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, aims to smooth out-of-pocket costs for beneficiaries over the year. Let’s explore the implications of M3P for Part D plans and Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) and provide a strategic roadmap for effective adaptation.
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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.
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