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Advocate offloads senior home care business to private equity firm

Healthcare Dive

The health system is selling Senior Helpers to Waud Capital Partners just three years after it acquired the home care group.

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Care transformation via artificial intelligence

Healthcare It News

Artificial intelligence can enhance virtual nursing, quality and outcomes, and healthcare transformation, says Dr. Stephanie Lahr, president of Artisight, a healthcare AI technology company. She shows how.

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OIG reports detail errors with VA, Oracle EHR deployment

Healthcare Dive

Three reports released last week detail scheduling and pharmacy problems with the electronic health record integration — including an error that may have contributed to a patient’s death.

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Radar-powered AI technology helps seniors age at home

Healthcare It News

Cherish Health's camera-free remote monitoring technology keeps seniors safe while preserving their privacy and independence, says the company's CEO Sumit Nagpal, who explains how it works.

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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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How RPM can scale and sustain CMS' hospital at home program

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services just released data on its Acute Hospital Care at Home initiative , which thus far has admitted 11,159 patients suffering from respiratory infections, heart failure and severe sepsis. While the program has proven successful in reducing hospital visits, the level of manpower it requires is costly and likely unsustainable for the already overburdened healthcare system.

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Contract negotiations between Providence, Blue Shield of California go publicly south

Fierce Healthcare

Providence has launched the first public salvo in a spat with Blue Shield of California over ongoing contract negotiations. | Providence has launched the first public salvo in a spat with Blue Shield of California over ongoing contract negotiations.

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CIO Podcast – Episode 71: Data, Analytics, and AI with Richard Clark, PhD

Healthcare IT Today

For the 71st episode of the CIO podcast hosted by Healthcare IT Today, we are joined by Richard Clark, PhD, Senior Vice President and Chief Analytics Officer at Highmark Health to discuss data, analytics, and AI! To kick off this episode, we discuss Clark’s double role working for a payer and provider and how that has allowed him to do things that would otherwise be difficult if he wasn’t.

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Midi Health partners with Neurotrack to help identify menopause brain fog

Mobi Health News

The partnership brings care access to often overlooked menopause-linked memory lapses.

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Why Managing Mobile Devices at Scale Matters in Healthcare

Healthcare IT Today

Healthcare organizations are increasingly reliant on mobile devices for daily operations, enabling tasks that range from clinical communications to electronic record access. The proliferation of devices brings new challenges including loss, security risks, and a strain on IT resources. Managing those devices effectively not only reduces risk, but also improves workflow efficiency says Daniel Siegal, MD, CEO of Navv Systems , a company that offers a mobile device management platform.

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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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CBO weighs in on PBM reform, AI in healthcare

Fierce Healthcare

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) addressed a series of questions from lawmakers on health policy priorities ranging from pharmacy benefit management to Medicare spending. | The Congressional Budget Office addressed a series of questions from lawmakers on health policy priorities ranging from pharmacy benefit management to Medicare spending.

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Redi Health Lands $14 Million Investment to Continue Improving Patient Health Outcomes by Connecting Pharma, Providers, and Patients in One Platform

Healthcare IT Today

Series B Funding Round Led by Blue Heron Capital, with Participation from North Coast Ventures, Refinery Ventures, Mutual Capital Partners, Rev1 Ventures, and M25 Redi Health today announced that it has closed $14 million in Series B funding. The funding round was led by Blue Heron Capital , with participation from North Coast Ventures and existing investors Refinery Ventures, Mutual Capital Partners, Rev1 Ventures, and M25.

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80% of nonprofit hospitals' community investments lag their tax savings, Lown Institute finds

Fierce Healthcare

Four in five nonprofit hospitals are spending less on community benefit areas like financial assistance than what they are estimated to receive in tax breaks, according to the latest annual report | Even after accounting for discounted care and community benefit investments, the money 2,425 nonprofit hospitals saved through tax breaks in 2021 would be enough to wipe out the medical debt of everyone living in California, Texas, New York and Pennsylvania, the Lown Institute found.

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Holly Health digital health and wellbeing tool reduces GP appointments

Digital Health News

Primary Care Networks using the Holly Health digital health and wellbeing coaching tool have seen a reduction in GP appointments.

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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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Strengthening Cybersecurity Preparedness for Small Organizations: Lessons from the Change Healthcare Ransomware Attack

HIT Consultant

Usman Choudhary, general manager, VIPRE Security Group Here we go again. The US health system is in a desperate cybersecurity state of affairs. Another healthcare cyberattack has made the news and it’s a big one. UnitedHealth Group’s technology unit, Change Healthcare, is currently facing an ongoing ransomware attack which has reverberated through healthcare systems and affected prescription deliveries.

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deepc joins King’s Health Partners Digital Health Hub

Digital Health News

AI company deepc has joined the King's Health Partners Digital Health Hub to help fledgling medtech AI companies navigate regulatory and data governance.

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MDaudit Enhances Billing Compliance And Revenue Integrity Platform with AI Capabilities

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. MDaudit, an award-winning provider of technologies and analytics tools that enable premier healthcare organizations to minimize billing risk and maximize revenues, announced today it has elevated the artificial intelligence (AI) and automation capabilities of its […] The article MDaudit Enhances Billing Compliance And Revenue Integrity Platform with AI Capabilities appeared first on electron

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Birdie joins Tech Nation’s Future Fifty cohort for 2024

Digital Health News

Birdie is joining Tech Nation's Future Fifty, the only UK-wide accelerator tailored to late-stage ventures with the potential to achieve unicorn status.

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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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The Self-Prescribing Consumer: DIY Comes to Prescriptions via GLP-1s, the OPill, and Dexcom’s CGM

Health Populi

Three major milestones marked March 2024 which compel us to note the growing role of patients-as-consumers — especially for self-prescribing medicines and medical devices. This wave of self-prescribed healthcare is characterized by three innovations: the Opill, GLP-1 receptor agonists, and Dexcom’s Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) system that’s now available without a prescription.

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ATA Nexus 2024

HealthIT Answers

May 5-7 in Phoenix, AZ, ATA Nexus 2024: Deep Dives into Virtual Care Hot Topics & New Telehealth 101 Bootcamp. Examining our new realities, highlighting the lessons learned and sharing actionable insights and use cases. The post ATA Nexus 2024 appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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State Options for Making Hospital Financial Assistance Programs More Accessible

Center for Health Insurance Reform

According to recent estimates, almost 100 million people have debt because of medical or dental bills. To mitigate this problem, nineteen states and the District of Columbia require hospitals to provide financial assistance to low-income populations, but the process of applying for financial assistance is often cumbersome and inaccessible. In a recent post for the Commonwealth Fund’s To the Point blog, CHIR’s Maanasa Kona discusses how some states have made the financial assistance application p

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What’s Happening at the ONC

HealthIT Answers

Supporting the adoption of health IT and the promotion of nationwide health information exchange to improve health care, here is what is happening at the ONC, including the upcoming quarterly ONC Health IT Certification Program Developer Roundtable, the upcoming USCDI+ Cancer Data Exchange Summit, the HITAC Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2023, & more.

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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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States Expand Access to Affordable Private Coverage for Immigrant Populations

Center for Health Insurance Reform

In the United States, immigrants are disproportionately likely to be uninsured. This disparity stems from systemic inequalities such as legal barriers to affordable coverage for noncitizens—especially undocumented immigrants. While state efforts to provide Medicaid-equivalent benefits to some populations of undocumented residents have helped expand access to coverage, many low- and moderate-income undocumented residents remain without affordable health insurance options.

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What was the Buzz at HIMSS24?

HealthIT Answers

HIMSS24 just wrapped in Orlando FL this year. Thanks to Olivia Schlabach from FINN Partners for rounding up some thoughts and takeaways from the conference. The post What was the Buzz at HIMSS24? appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Medicare Final Rule Decreased Physician Payments But Expands Coverage to Counselors

The Health Law Firm Blog

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law and Hartley Brooks, Law Clerk, The Health Law Firm On November 2, 2023, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule that decreased overall payment rates for services provided under the Physician Fee Schedule [.

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Your Healthcare Compliance Due Diligence Checklist

Compliancy Group

In today’s complex healthcare landscape, compliance is crucial. Healthcare organizations must navigate a multitude of regulations and requirements to maintain the highest standards of care while protecting patient privacy and safety. A healthcare compliance due diligence checklist is one essential tool that can help organizations in their quest for compliance.

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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.