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OCTOBER 17, 2024

by Rebekah Ninan This past month, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a wave of artificial intelligence-related legislation into law. Much public debate has been focused on SB 1047, a proposal ultimately vetoed by Governor Newsom, which would have held AI companies liable for “ catastrophic harms ” from AI models. Comparatively little attention has been paid to three new laws aimed at health care-related AI and data privacy.

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Healthcare Dive

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The bill, announced last month by Sens. Ron Wyden and Mark Warner, is a good step forward, but hospitals may need more funds to boost their cybersecurity practices, experts say.

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Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 17, 2024

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Healthcare Dive

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Executives said the increased costs pressuring its Medicaid business would improve after states updated payment rates to better match member acuity.

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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.

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Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 17, 2024

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The following is a guest article b y Erin Weber , Chief Policy and Research Officer at CAQH Accurate provider data is foundational to the healthcare ecosystem. It guides decision-making, helps patients access the care they need, and keeps operations running smoothly behind the scenes. And while we’ve all acknowledged the challenge of keeping provider data up-to-date and error-free—especially with frequent changes in practice locations, credentials, and network participation—what we don’t talk ab

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Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The Coalition for Health AI (CHAI) announced the completion of two draft documents on Friday that may have a big effect on the future of AI in healthcare. | After Deputy Secretary Andrea Palm announced that HHS will work with industry to develop a national network of quality assurance labs for AI, CHAI is releasing two draft documents that spell out how to certify those assurance labs and an AI "nutrition label" for healthcare decision-makers.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 17, 2024

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Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The country’s three largest Medicare Advantage (MA) insurers obstruct seniors’ ability to receive post-acute care, a scathing report from the U.S. | A report from Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, found that the country's biggest Medicare Advantage insurers use artificial intelligence to control costs and deny prior auth claims.

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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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Mobi Health News

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The tech giant and its partners will work to make AI-enabled eyesight-saving care more readily available to clinical systems across both countries.

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Digital Health News

OCTOBER 17, 2024

A campaign for digital adult mental health and wellbeing has been launched in Northern Ireland to offer self-help resources and tools.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 17, 2024

What You Should Know: – Google Research is taking a significant step towards reducing preventable blindness by expanding access to its AI-powered diabetic retinopathy screening model in India and Thailand. – This initiative aims to address the growing need for accessible and efficient screening in regions with limited access to eye care specialists.

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Digital Health News

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Dr Alec Price-Forbes, national CCIO and Helen Balsdon, national CNIO have been announced as keynote speakers for Digital Health Rewired 2025.

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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.

HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 17, 2024

What You Should Know: – OPTAC-X , a leader in telehealth solutions, and Mayo Clinic have achieved a milestone in emergency medicine by utilizing satellite-enabled telehealth to guide a successful cardiac arrest resuscitation outside of a hospital setting. – This innovative approach, detailed in a recent publication in “ Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Digital Health ,” highlights the potential of remote patient monitoring to extend critical medical expertise to even the most rem

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Digital Health News

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Clinicians at Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust are using AI technology from Brainomix to deliver faster diagnoses of strokes.

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Mobi Health News

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The aim of the partnership is to help Quartet Health expand its Whole Health mental health program

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 17, 2024

What You Should Know: – Ontada , a McKesson business specializing in oncology real-world data and evidence, has formed a strategic partnership with Microsoft to leverage the power of Azure AI in transforming cancer care. – The partnership will harness the capabilities of Azure OpenAI Service to efficiently process vast amounts of unstructured oncology data, unlocking valuable insights and ultimately improving patient outcomes.

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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?

Mobi Health News

OCTOBER 17, 2024

A $1.9 million government grant-backed project will be the first to use VR for trauma support in rural indigenous communities.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Shash Anand, SVP, Product Strategy, SOTI Data is central to a wide range of exciting innovations in healthcare. Wearable devices that monitor vital signs in real-time. AI to predict protein folding , which may speed drug discovery and boost scientific understanding of complex interactions happening within cells. Predictive analytics tools that can identify potential health risks.

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Mobi Health News

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Up to 16 million senior Indonesians are reportedly at risk of osteoporosis.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Sarah Danielson, MS, MBA, CPDHTS, CDH-L, FACHDM, Sr Director, Strategy & Advisory, Health Solutions Group at Trace3 With healthcare data breaches on the rise and concerns about patient privacy escalating, the role of AI in anomaly detection is becoming increasingly critical. To address these challenges and improve patient data security, AI-driven anomaly detection is emerging as a critical solution.

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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

Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Elevance Health fell short of Wall Street analysts' predictions, posting $1 billion in profit amid rising medical costs. | Elevance Health fell short of Wall Street analysts' predictions, posting $1 billion in profit amid rising medical costs.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 17, 2024

What You Should Know: – Health Note , a leading AI-driven intake company, is announcing the launch of the Health Note AI Scribe, further freeing clinicians from hours of manual documentation. – With this new product, Health Note becomes the first company to coordinate medical documentation before, during, and after each visit. Streamlining Clinical Workflows with Health Note’s Intelligent Patient Intake Platform Health Note is the first clinically intelligent platform designed to

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Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Think in Threes to Maximize Health Plan ROI on Electronic Prior Authorization | Prior Auth typically involves integration of information from at least three systems – start connecting your team today.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 17, 2024

What You Should Know: – Healthcare technology company Komodo Health today launches a new product, National Drug Projection s, bringing its customers a clear, complete, and detailed view of how many prescriptions are filled across the country for any group of medications. -The new solution unlocks real-time market landscape intelligence, such as prescription volume, units dispensed, and new patient starts, to deliver an in-depth understanding of treatment dynamics that can better inform re

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