Bill of Health

OCTOBER 30, 2024

by Jessica Samuels On October 8, 13 states and the District of Columbia sued TikTok , alleging that the social media company’s algorithm is designed to “ promote excessive, compulsive, and addictive use ” in children. While each state’s complaint was filed separately in state court, the cases are coordinated around the claim that TikTok’s design is deliberately addictive, exploiting kids’ dopamine reward circuitry to reinforce their use of the platform These claims stem from a public reckoning

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Healthcare Dive

OCTOBER 30, 2024

“This isn’t a refurbished Cerner EHR,” Seema Verma, executive vice president and general manager of Oracle Health and Life Sciences, said during the company’s health summit.

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MRO Compliance

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Healthcare NOW Radio Podcast Network · The MRO Exchange: Security with MRO Chief Information Security Officer, Richard Weiss S1E10: Host Anthony Murray, Chief Interoperability Officer, interviews MRO Chief Information Security Officer, Richard Weiss. They discuss all things cybersecurity as Cybersecurity Month wraps up at the end of October.

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Healthcare Dive

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Despite the stronger membership, Humana doesn’t expect earnings growth next year due to significant investments the insurer plans to make to boost MA stars.

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Electronic Health Reporter

OCTOBER 30, 2024

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Marchex (NASDAQ: MCHX), which harnesses the power of AI and conversational intelligence to drive operational excellence and revenue acceleration, today announced the phased rollout of its vertical-specific advanced AI solutions for lead identification, lead value assessment, […] The article Marchex Announces AI Solutions To Empower Businesses appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Electronic Health Reporter

OCTOBER 30, 2024

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Stephanie Jamison (Greenway Health), Chair, EHR Association Executive Committee It’s been 20 years since 21 of the industry’s leading EHR vendors came together to create the HIMSS EHR Vendor Association in 2004 to accelerate […] The article EHR Association Turns 20: Celebrating Two Decades of Groundbreaking Collaborations and Milestones appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Healthcare Dive

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Employers’ biggest concern is higher drug costs, according to the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions report.

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Becker's Health IT

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Hackers breach Iowa hospital's IT network, potentially accessing sensitive patient data. Learn more about the cybersecurity incident at St. Anthony Regional.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Bruce Lieberthal, Chief Innovation Officer at Henry Schein Artificial Intelligence (AI) is continuing to gain traction in the realm of healthcare and medicine. According to a study by the American Medical Association , 41 percent of physicians said they are both equally excited, and concerned, about the potential uses of AI in healthcare. As AI capabilities continue to grow, there are a variety of ways AI can be used in a practice.

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Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

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Digital Health News

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust and Prima Group are leading a project that integrates social care housing data into official NHS records.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 30, 2024

What You Should Know: – athenahealth , a prominent provider of network-enabled software for healthcare practices, has announced the limited release of *Ambient Notes*, an AI-driven tool integrated into the athenaOne platform, aiming to streamline clinical note documentation. – By leveraging ambient listening and generative AI, Ambient Notes seeks to reduce administrative burdens, allowing clinicians to focus more on patient care.

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Mobi Health News

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Vineeta Agarwala, general partner at Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) Bio + Health, sat down with MobiHealthNews to discuss knownwell's expansion into Texas.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 30, 2024

What You Should Know: – Abbott announced that its FreeStyle Libre 2 and 3 continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems have received FDA clearance for use during common imaging procedures, including X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs. – The development makes Abbott’s systems the first and only patient-applied CGM sensors approved for use during these screenings, offering greater convenience and potential cost savings for people with diabetes.

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Speaker: Kaitlin Ruby Carroll

Fertility benefits have become a crucial component of employee well-being and retention strategies. In today’s competitive landscape, creating a fertility benefits program that aligns with both employee needs and organizational goals can be more complex than it seems. From cycle-based to flat-dollar and telehealth models, each solution offers unique advantages and challenges that directly affect employee satisfaction and financial well-being.

Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Humana updated its outlook for the year thanks to a Q3 where it beat the Street on both earnings and revenue. | Humana updated its outlook for the year thanks to a Q3 where it beat the Street on both earnings and revenue.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 30, 2024

What You Should Know: – Medable Inc., a provider of decentralized and hybrid clinical trial solutions, is collaborating with Google Cloud to make its Digital and Decentralized Clinical Trial Platform available on the Google Cloud Marketplace. – The strategic partnership will empower life sciences companies to accelerate clinical development by leveraging Google Cloud’s cutting-edge infrastructure and AI capabilities.

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Digital Health News

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Women are more likely to receive good care during pregnancy when AI and other clinical software tools are used, researchers have found.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 30, 2024

What You Should Know: – A new independent evaluation from the Peterson Health Technology Institute (PHTI) has found that digital hypertension solutions focused on medication management deliver the most significant improvements in blood pressure control compared to other digital approaches and usual care. – The report highlights the effectiveness of digital solutions that combine connected blood pressure cuffs with virtual care teams to manage medication and dosing.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The pressures for data exchange and interoperability have converged on the concept of a health data utility. At the DirectTrust conference, Angie Bass, Chief Strategy Officer at Velatura , describes this as a “unifying force” that is “supported like a public utility” to exchange data among health care facilities. However, the business opportunities no longer lie simply in exchanging data, which is a rock-bottom requirement.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 30, 2024

What You Should Know: – GrayMatters Health (GMH) , a pioneer in digital brain biomarker-based mental health treatments, is broadening patient access to its Prism for PTSD™ therapy. – As the first FDA-cleared self-neuromodulation device for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Prism for PTSD™ offers a new approach to managing this debilitating condition.

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Health Populi

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Most consumers using digital health devices felt more trust in the technology when coupled with doctors’ office reviews — another lens on the importance of trust-equity between patients and physicians. This insight came out of a report on How Consumers Purchase, Use and Trust Medical Devices based on market research sponsored by Propel Software.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 30, 2024

What You Should Know: – H1 , a provider of healthcare data and analytics, has announced significant enhancements to its Trial Landscape platform. – These updates include the integration of diversity data for over 34 million patients in England and the launch of an AI-powered Site Rescue functionality, both designed to accelerate equitable clinical trials and improve research outcomes.

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Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer

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HealthIT Answers

OCTOBER 30, 2024

NOW on Demand The Scope With Dr. K. On this episode Dr. Kosinski chats with Dr. Mark McClellan, a leading voice in value-based care and director of the Duke-Margolis Center for Health Policy. The post The Scope – Dr. Mark McClellan, MD, PhD appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 30, 2024

In a bid to ease access challenges, CVS Health will offer in-network primary care to Aetna members in certain markets through its MinuteClinics. | In a bid to ease access challenges, CVS Health will offer in-network primary care to Aetna members in certain markets through its MinuteClinics.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The following is a guest article by Bruno Kurtic , Co-Founder, President, and CEO at Bedrock Security It’s becoming increasingly evident that the U.S. BIOSECURE Act will soon become the law of the land. The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed the bill with strong bipartisan support, highlighting escalating national security concerns, particularly those related to cybersecurity and the protection of core intellectual property.

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Digital Health News

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Too often, cyber security training is a seen as a burden. But it is possible to make it relevant and useful, writes Nasser Arif.

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Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.