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Healthcare is an ‘easy victim’ for ransomware attacks. How hospitals can mitigate the damage.

Healthcare Dive

Limited resources in a highly connected ecosystem can make hospitals vulnerable, but planning ahead and implementing key protections could help thwart attack.

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Optum lays off more employees at Landmark, OptumInsight

Fierce Healthcare

The sprawling enterprise that is UnitedHealth Group is undergoing more layoffs under its Optum umbrella. | UnitedHealth's Optum is again laying off workers, with the scope unconfirmed. Landmark Health is downsizing once again and leaving major metropolitan areas.

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Humana inks minority investment in Medicare choice tool Healthpilot

Healthcare Dive

The company uses AI to recommend Medicare Advantage, Medicare supplement and prescription drug plans based on enrollees’ healthcare preferences and needs.

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Exclusive: American Kidney Fund, Ubie partner for AI kidney disease detector

Mobi Health News

The AKF and Ubie will fine-tune the digital health company's AI-enabled symptom checker to help accelerate kidney disease diagnosis.

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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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UnitedHealthcare, Neighborhood Health Plan win Rhode Island Medicaid contracts

Healthcare Dive

The state’s managed care organizations handle health benefits for 90% of its Medicaid beneficiaries each year.

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Instacart partners with Northwell Health to bolster food access

Healthcare Dive

The tie-up with New York’s largest healthcare provider is focusing first on supporting expecting mothers in Black and Brown communities who are food insecure.

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NeuroFlow, Intermountain will screen for behavioral health needs in Colorado

Mobi Health News

The digital health company will assist the healthcare system in identifying patients needing behavioral health services within its primary care population.

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Providence names new CEO

Healthcare Dive

Erik Wexler, currently the health system’s COO, will step into the CEO role on Jan. 1.

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Healthcare Startups Shine at Collision 2024

Healthcare IT Today

Innovative startups in the health IT, medical device, and biotech fields were among the shining stars at the annual Collision conference. Healthcare IT Today had the opportunity to catch up with several interesting company leaders including Dolma Tsundu from Flutter Care , Eunice Wu from Asepha , and Marc Paderon from Pontosense. These companies stood out with their pragmatic, resourceful, and nimble approach to solving healthcare challenges.

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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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Mobile app gamifies communication training for dementia caregivers

Mobi Health News

It incorporates a communication strategy developed by the Institute of Mental Health Singapore.

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Intermountain to use NeuroFlow tech to support integrated behavioral health in primary care

Fierce Healthcare

Intermountain Health and NeuroFlow have teamed up to bring behavioral health screening and analytics to primary care patients in Colorado. | NeuroFlow will integrate behavioral health analytics into care workflows and engage patients with relevant digital resources and interventions. It will also provide suicide prevention services to patients and offer outreach from trained crisis professionals.

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Enhancing post-stroke rehab with personalised computer system-based therapy

Mobi Health News

The Australian government-approved therapy has shown "remarkable" results after 18 sessions.

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Boehringer Ingelheim, GoodRx team to boost access to Humira biosimilars

Fierce Healthcare

GoodRx is joining forces with drugmaker Boehringer Ingelheim to make its Humira biosimilar adalimumab available at an affordable price. | GoodRx is joining forces with drugmaker Boehringer Ingelheim to make its Humira biosimilar adalimumab available at an affordable price.

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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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AliveCor Receives Category III CPT Codes for AI-Powered Kardia 12L ECG

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – AliveCor , the global leader in AI-powered cardiology, today announced that the American Medical Association (AMA) has granted new Category III Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes that are applicable to the company’s Kardia™ 12L ECG System, which received FDA clearance in June 2024. – In accordance with the AMA semi-annual early release schedule, the new codes will be effective January 1st, 2025 and published in the 2025 CPT Code book.

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Hospitals push back on CMS' proposed mandatory organ transplant model

Fierce Healthcare

The hospital industry is warning that a proposed mandatory model for kidney transplants could introduce “unnecessary disruption and uncertainty to the transplant ecosystem” and ultimately undercut | Hospital lobbyists wrote that the Increasing Organ Transplant Access (IOTA) Model "is not fully developed and contains fundamental flaws” that would lead to a “potential negative impact on patient outcomes.

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Three south west trusts to launch BadgerNet maternity system

Digital Health News

Three South West NHS trusts are to digitise their respective maternity services by going live with System C’s BadgerNet maternity system.

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California hospital nears full restoration 2 months after cyberattack

Becker's Health IT

"Palomar Health Medical Group makes progress in restoring systems after cybersecurity event in May. EMR, appointment scheduling, and more now functional.

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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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Winners of Digital Health Networks Awards 2024 announced

Digital Health News

The winners of the 2024 Digital Health Networks Awards have been announced following a ceremony at Summer Schools in Durham today.

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Inaccurate Provider Directories: A Major Headache for Patients and Policymakers, HiLabs’ AI Study Reveals

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Incorrect data in health plan physician directories is a pervasive problem, according to new research conducted by researchers at University of Colorado and HiLabs. – The study, published in BMC Health Services Research , leverages HiLabs AI algorithms to compare data for >40% of US physicians across five large health plan directories.

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Humana makes investment in AI-powered Medicare enrollment platform Healthpilot

Fierce Healthcare

Humana has made a minority investment in Healthpilot, an AI-enabled platform that makes it easier for people to search for and enroll in Medicare plans. | Humana has made a minority investment in Healthpilot, an AI-enabled platform that makes it easier for people to search for and enroll in Medicare plans.

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6 Ways to Sharpen Your Skills As a Medical Professional

HIT Consultant

For medical professionals, maintaining high-quality care in a field that is developing quickly is a constant struggle. To keep ahead of the ever-evolving landscape, they must constantly hone their talents. Lifelong learning is more than just a trendy idea; it’s a necessity for keeping up with technology improvements and satisfying patients’ ever-growing expectations.

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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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Senate HELP Committee announces vote to investigate Steward Health Care, compel CEO testimony

Fierce Healthcare

The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee is on course to launch an investigation of Steward Health Care and its CEO Ralph de la Torre, M.D. | Heads of the influential Senate committee said "it is time" for CEO Ralph de la Torre to answer "a number of questions" about his health system's bankruptcy.

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Arcadia Acquires CareJourney to Enable High-Performing Networks and Value-Based Care Success

Healthcare IT Today

Combined Capabilities Improve Care Quality and Cost Efficiency through Precise and Actionable Insights from 300+ Million Patient Histories Deal Combines Two Profitable Growth Companies to Deliver on Arcadia’s Vision to Build the First Interoperable Data Platform with National Performance Insights Health Tech Innovators Aneesh Chopra, the United States’ First Chief Technology Officer, and Dan Ross Join Arcadia’s Management Team Arcadia , a leading data platform for healthcare, announced today the

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Teladoc taps Brightline to expand pediatric and adolescent mental health services

Fierce Healthcare

Telehealth giant Teladoc is partnering with startup Brightline to extend virtual mental healthcare services for children, adolescents and their families. | Telehealth giant Teladoc is partnering with startup Brightline to extend virtual mental healthcare services for children, adolescents and their families.

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How AI Can Optimize Accounts Receivable Management

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Connor Accurso , Data Science Senior Product Manager at R1 The pressures on healthcare providers – from labor shortages to rising costs to reimbursement delays – continue with little relief in sight. According to an AHA and Syntellis report , half of the 1,300 hospitals and health systems surveyed reported $100 million in Accounts Receivable (AR) for claims older than 6 months.

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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.