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Blooms The Chemist integrates Healthengine and more briefs

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Blooms The Chemist implements booking platform Pharmacy chain Blooms The Chemist has adopted Healthengine's booking platform to streamline appointment management and enhance scheduling. It now allows customers to book pharmacy services, including vaccinations, via Healthengine round the clock and with real-time availability. The booking platform also features voucher management and consult room service setups, which also integrate with the pharmacy chain's system.

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Ghost Networks and Mental Healthcare

Bill of Health

by Rebekah Ninan A recent lawsuit in the Southern District of New York has alleged that the health insurance company Anthem Blue and Cross Blue Shield violated state laws and committed fraud by maintaining “ghost networks” of mental health providers. Ghost networks are directories for insurance companies that contain outdated or inaccurate information about providers covered by the insurance plan.

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Improving Patient Engagement Through EHR-Driven Communication Tools

HIT Consultant

Kamal Sharma, Project Manager at OmniMD The integration of Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems within healthcare organizations has revolutionized patient engagement. With the rise of healthcare IT solutions, EHR-driven communication tools such as patient portals, telehealth apps, and patient engagement software have become pivotal in enhancing communication, reducing barriers, and improving patient involvement in their care.

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Korean consortium to use AI, supercomputers for cancer drug discovery

Mobi Health News

They will collaborate on identifying novel therapeutic drug candidates for lung cancer.

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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 Temporal Artery Thermometry Improves Patient Safety Through Accurate Temperature Monitoring

HIT Consultant

Dr. Francesco Pompei, CEO and Founder of Exergen Corporation Accurate and frequent temperature monitoring is paramount when it comes to ensuring favorable patient outcomes in the medical community. When a patient is admitted to the hospital, identifying illness or infection quickly has a profound impact on allowing for prompt treatment with antibiotics and can also be critical in the early identification of serious, life-threatening conditions like sepsis.

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A Team Based Approach to IBD

HealthIT Answers

NOW on Demand The Scope With Dr. K. On this episode Dr. Kosinski chats with Nurse Practitioner Angelina Collins about her vital role in providing team-based care for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The post A Team Based Approach to IBD appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Generative AI in My Teaching – The Final Shoe Drops

HealthIT Answers

By William Hersh - I recently published a paper in the journal npj Digital Medicine looking at how well generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems perform in my well-known introductory biomedical and health informatics course. The post Generative AI in My Teaching – The Final Shoe Drops appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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