Fri.Mar 08, 2024

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Why Cigna is capping cost increases for pricey GLP-1 weight loss drugs

Healthcare Dive

The move — the first of its kind — comes as pharmacy benefit managers continue to try to prove their value to clients, and shows how major players are shoring up to meet sky-high GLP-1 demand.

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Another way AI can help improve patient encounters

Healthcare It News

Corti, a Copenhagen-based AI startup, helps automate and analyze virtual and face-to-face patient engagements, says Lars Maaløe, its cofounder and chief technology officer.

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Providence improves in 2023, but still posts $600M net loss

Healthcare Dive

The nonprofit cut losses compared to 2022 as it implemented a financial recovery strategy, but expenses continued to plague the system.

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Philips to showcase the Silent Patient Room at HIMSS24

Healthcare It News

Philips is partnering with high tech manufacturers for a Silent Patient Room, especially in the ICU, and will demonstrate the new technology at HIMSS24. For an ICU to be silent, there has to be interoperable device integration, and that's not an easy thing to figure out, according to Christoph Pedain, business leader of Hospital Patient Monitoring at Philips.

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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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Change systems expected to come back online in mid-March

Healthcare Dive

Insurer UnitedHealthcare said it will also advance payments to providers as the outage stretches into its third week.

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Community Health Systems to buy drugs from Mark Cuban Cost Plus

Healthcare Dive

CHS is the first national health system to partner with the billionaire’s drug distribution company. Epinephrine and norepinephrine are the first two drugs included in the purchasing deal.

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Solidifying Home Care in the Healthcare Continuum: Embracing Technological Advances and RPM to Redefine Healthcare in 2024

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Jiang Li, CEO at Vivalink Healthcare is at a turning point, reshaping our view of what defines hospital care. The home has emerged as a fundamental care setting within the broader healthcare continuum, challenging the notion that care concludes at the hospital exit. To fully integrate the home into the continuum of care, our focus must be on innovative care models enabled by technology.

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Industry Voices—A new reimbursement model is needed to ensure the future of community pharmacy

Fierce Healthcare

Community pharmacies are well positioned to make a difference in the lives of their patients by providing convenient access to quality, affordable clinical pharmacy services while closing gaps in c | The current environment of decreasing reimbursement and increasing drug costs is not sustainable for either chain or independent pharmacies.

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Headspace launches young adult mindfulness app Headspace XR

Mobi Health News

Headspace XR looks to make mindfulness a virtual reality with a new app available on Meta Quest.

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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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ViVE 2024: How Elevance Health is aiming to make its data insights actionable for providers

Fierce Healthcare

LOS ANGELES—Health insurers have access to a bevy of valuable data, and the push toward interoperability made it easier for those data to be shared with providers. | LOS ANGELES—Payers have access to a wealth of data, but the challenge now becomes making those data usable and useful for providers in a way that does not disrupt their workflows and interactions with patients.

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HIMSS24 preview: Using cross-sector collaboration to improve public health

Mobi Health News

Rachel Oldham, manager at Accenture, provides highlights of her upcoming HIMSS24 session "Dallas County Public Health Disease Surveillance and Investigation System.

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With 2 acquisitions under its belt and $80M from investors, Fabric is building tech to fix healthcare's capacity problem

Fierce Healthcare

With 2 acquisitions under its belt and $80M from investors, Fabric is building tech to fix healthcare's capacity problem hlandi Fri, 03/08/2024 - 12:51

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Anatomy Unveils AI-Powered Financial Automation for Healthcare Organizations

Healthcare IT Today

Lightspeed, Meridian Street, Live Oak Ventures, and Others Back Anatomy with $7.6 Million in Funding to Simplify and Automate Financial Workflows in Healthcare Anatomy Financial announces the launch of their AI-powered financial automation solutions for medical, dental, digital health, and healthcare billing companies. Anatomy has raised $7.6M in funding to build a financial operating system for healthcare from Lightspeed, Meridian Street Capital, Live Oak Ventures, Cambrian Ventures, Peterson V

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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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Friday at Five: 5 New Health IT Insights Gleaned at ViVE 2024

HealthIT Answers

By Beth Friedman - ViVE, a collaborative event sponsored by CHIME and HLTH, This year’s affair, hosted by the Los Angeles Convention Center, was my second ViVE Event and perhaps my best. Industry progress in virtual, value, and hospital room of the future shined on the exhibit floor. Here is what I saw. The post Friday at Five: 5 New Health IT Insights Gleaned at ViVE 2024 appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Diabetes care is too fragmented and education gaps are rife, new report shows

Fierce Healthcare

More than half of diabetes patients believe that popular weight loss drugs alone may improve their health, according to a new report. | More than half of diabetes patients believe that popular weight loss drugs alone may improve their health, indicating that the hype around buzzy new medications may be creating some false hope.

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Hackers say they sold Lurie Children's Hospital data for $3.4M

Becker's Health IT

Hackers claimed to have sold the data of Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago patients for $3.4 million following a recent cyberattack, the Record reported March 7.

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Dexcom over-the-counter Stelo Glucose Biosensor wins FDA clearance

Mobi Health News

The patch provides continuous glucose monitoring, sends readings directly to a wearer's smartphone and supplies personal insights into one's glucose health.

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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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DigitalHealth.London Evidence Generator Bootcamp opens for applications

Digital Health News

Applications have opened for the Evidence Generator Bootcamp from DigitalHealth.London, aimed at companies looking to enhance their evidence generation.

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WellSpan rolls out AI-driven clinical documentation tool from Nuance to free up providers' time

Fierce Healthcare

WellSpan Health is taking the burden off its providers by deploying an AI-driven clinical documentation tool from Nuance. | DAX Copilot, from Microsoft’s speech recognition subsidiary Nuance Communications, integrates with Epic to draft clinical notes during visits. This process happens within seconds, the company claims, and makes the note available for review and entry into the EHR by clinicians.

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Alcidion launches Miya Results Tracking to improve patient safety

Digital Health News

Alcidion has launched Miya Results Tracking in a bid to reduce the risk of test results not being followed up and thus improve patient safety.

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Integrating Ambient Clinical Voice Technology – The Impacts, Challenges, and Benefits

Healthcare IT Today

In a time where burnout is at an all-time high, any solution that can help lessen the workload burden of our clinicians is worth looking into. One such solution is ambient clinical voice. Integrating this solution into your organization can save your clinicians a lot of time through documentation automation. However, integrating a new technology will affect all areas of your organization, and with all new technologies, there are always pros and cons to be aware of before jumping.

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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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Movers and Shakers news roundup

Digital Health News

Our latest Movers and Shakers roundup features plenty of movement within NHS England and a new chief executive for Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex.

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Teladoc Health Expands Obesity & Weight Management Capabilities with GLP-1 Support

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: Teladoc Health, Inc. (NYSE: TDOC) , the global leader in whole-person virtual care, today announced expanded capabilities designed to help employers and health plans manage rising demand for anti-obesity medication such as glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) agonists and support safe, sustainable weight loss and cardiometabolic health improvement for members.

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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ? 

Digital Health News

Today's briefing covers trials into the use of psychoactive medicines to treat PTSD and academics calling for regulation of Femtech devices.

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Emory Healthcare Becomes First U.S. Hospital to Deploy Epic EHR on MacBook Air for Clinicians

HIT Consultant

Working in Emory’s Apple Digital Innovation and Testing Lab, Emory Digital team members (L-R) Michael Duffell, Jewel Witherspoon and Nicole Picardo Bellis were instrumental in validating Epic Hyperspace on Macs at Emory. (Source: Emory) What You Should Know: – Emory Healthcare is making waves in the healthcare industry by becoming the first health system in the US to deploy Epic ’s EHR on a large scale using MacBook Air via a new native Epic Hyperspace app. – This strategic initiativ

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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.