Healthcare It News
OCTOBER 8, 2024
While AI can offer immense potential to improve patient outcomes and streamline medical processes, system flaws can pose risks to ethics, security and data accuracy. Dr Gao Yujia, assistant group CTO of the National University Health System, urged caution in AI implementation in healthcare in the keynote session, "Unveiling the Dark Side of AI," at HIMSS24 APAC.
Healthcare Dive
OCTOBER 8, 2024
More than half of respondents said they saw more procedure complications or reported poor outcomes due to care delays, while 28% said mortality rates rose.
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Healthcare It News
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Data collected on providers' unauthenticated websites and shared with third parties is still a liability from regulatory agencies and a potential cause for class action litigation, says Iliana Peters, an attorney and shareholder at the legal firm Polsinelli. Wide scope of 3rd party data The battle over hospital online data tracking has been going on for the past two years , since a Baltimore patient filed a class-action suit against Facebook parent company Meta Platforms, alleging that it wa
Healthcare Dive
OCTOBER 8, 2024
The facility also has access to water and power. Baxter expects to share production plans over the next two weeks.
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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.
HIT Consultant
OCTOBER 8, 2024
What You Should Know: – Ubie Inc. , a Japanese health tech company, has announced a significant investment from Google in its latest funding round. – The investment aims to leverage digital innovations, including generative AI, to drive the digital transformation of Japan’s healthcare system. Ubie’s Mission and Impact Ubie is dedicated to utilizing technology to guide individuals to appropriate medical care.
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Healthcare IT Today
OCTOBER 8, 2024
We talk a lot about sharing data and how it will improve patient outcomes and interoperability, but do we talk enough about how to do it safely? Most of the data that we are looking to share is highly sensitive health information, the kind of information that cybercriminals love to hold for ransom. So not only is it highly sensitive, it is also highly sought-after.
Digital Health News
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Northern Ireland's department of health is rolling out a patient portal which allows people to view parts of their medical records.
Healthcare IT Today
OCTOBER 8, 2024
The following is a guest article by Jamie Singer , Senior Managing Director at FTI Consulting , and Rebecca Ayer Pitt , Managing Director at FTI Consulting The Healthcare Industry is Facing a Cybersecurity Crisis Flashback to early 2020… The healthcare industry enjoyed a brief respite from certain cybersecurity threat actors who vowed not to target healthcare organizations providing life-saving services amidst a global pandemic.
Becker's Health IT
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Federal authorities warn of new Trinity ransomware gang targeting healthcare organizations with double extortion tactics, already claiming one U.S. victim.
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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.
Healthcare IT Today
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Strategic Capital to Fuel Growth and New Product Offerings as Pieces Surpasses 5.4 Million Inpatient Clinical Summaries Across Major Health Systems Pieces Technologies, Inc. (Pieces or the Company), a leading clinical generative AI solution that supports inpatient care teams, announced today that it has completed a $25 million growth financing round consisting of new equity and the conversion of notes.
HIT Consultant
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Sam Anwar, Chief Technology Officer, eClinical Solutions McKinsey & Company estimates it takes up to 12 years to introduce a new drug to the market – a lengthy timeline comprised of many factors including technology limitations, regulatory requirements, and patient recruitment and retention. Scientific innovation and clinical trials are increasingly complex, generating more data than ever.
Fierce Healthcare
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Substance use disorder continues to be a pervasive health challenge in the U.S. | Carrum Health, a company that established value-based Centers of Excellence for employers, unveiled Tuesday a new value-based treatment model for substance use disorders.
HealthIT Answers
OCTOBER 8, 2024
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Throughout the month we will be asking our experts to help us navigate cybersecurity in healthcare. We begin with the continued challenge of phishing. The post Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Phishing appeared first on Health IT Answers.
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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.
Fierce Healthcare
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Chronic kidney disease is a silent threat. | This week on "Podnosis," Fierce Healthcare's Emma Beavins chats with Healthy.io CEO Geoff Martin about how his company is helping to address the hidden crisis of chronic kidney disease.
Digital Health News
OCTOBER 8, 2024
A study is underway at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) to show how da Vinci surgical systems can improve patient outcomes.
Fierce Healthcare
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Denials by commercial health plans rose 56 percent in 2023. | Health system executives and end users convened with health plan attendees across a variety of disciplines – revenue cycle, utilization management, physician advisor, and case management.
HIT Consultant
OCTOBER 8, 2024
What You Should Know: – AccurKardia , an innovator in ECG-based diagnostics technology, has announced that its Aortic Valve Stenosis (AVS) ECG-based AI screening software has been granted Breakthrough Device Designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). – The company’s AVS screening software aims to leverage the ubiquity of the electrocardiogram (ECG) to identify potential cases of AVS within millions of ECGs already present in healthcare system electronic health re
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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?
Fierce Healthcare
OCTOBER 8, 2024
One of the key selling points of Medicare Advantage (MA) is the supplemental benefits plans can offer, especially extending coverage for dental, vision and hearing care that the traditional program | A new study published in Health Affairs finds that while these benefits are common in MA, low-income beneficiaries still face significant access barriers to dental, vision and hearing services.
HIT Consultant
OCTOBER 8, 2024
What You Should Know: – Twin Health , a company known for its Digital Twin™ AI platform that helps individuals achieve remission of type 2 diabetes, has announced promising results in a new study focused on hypertension. – Published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology , the study demonstrates that the platform can effectively help users control blood pressure and reduce their reliance on medication.
Fierce Healthcare
OCTOBER 8, 2024
One year ago, we brought together top minds in the health insurance industry at our first Fierce Health Payer Summit. | One year ago, we brought together top minds in the health insurance industry at our first Fierce Health Payer Summit. This November, we're back in Austin, Texas with an agenda and speaker line-up that's even bigger.
HIT Consultant
OCTOBER 8, 2024
What You Should Know: – Talkiatry , a provider of in-network psychiatric care, is taking on the challenge of postpartum depression (PPD) with a new initiative aimed at improving access to mental health support for new mothers. – Recognizing the urgent need for timely and effective care for PPD, Talkiatry has partnered with Biogen Inc. to launch a dedicated program that combines educational resources with accessible virtual psychiatry services.
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
Fierce Healthcare
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Major medical associations and the federal government are voicing their opinions in a controversial No Surprises Act lawsuit. | The federal government and a host of major medical associations are weighing in on a No Surprises Act case, disagreeing with a district court ruling that could make the law effectively powerless.
HIT Consultant
OCTOBER 8, 2024
What You Should Know: – The U.S. healthcare system is rapidly embracing AI , and NVIDIA is at the forefront of this transformation, providing powerful tools and collaborating with public sector institutions to accelerate research and improve patient care. At the NVIDIA AI Summit in Washington, D.C., the company showcased its latest innovations, including NVIDIA NIM and NIM Agent Blueprints, which are already making a significant impact in the public sector.
Fierce Healthcare
OCTOBER 8, 2024
The Digital Medicine Society (DiMe) is partnering with Google and the Mayo Clinic to create a consensus-driven artificial intelligence implementation playbook for the healthcare industry. | The Digital Medicine Society will create free resources to help health systems meaningfully invest and successfully implement AI to transform the $4.5 trillion healthcare industry.
HIT Consultant
OCTOBER 8, 2024
What You Should Know: – Aware Health, a leading innovator in value-based musculoskeletal (“MSK”) solutions, today announced the successful close of a $3 million seed funding round. – This round was led by Boomerang Ventures with participation from Bright Ventures , Suncoast Ventures , Tidal River Fund , Impulsum Ventures , Techstars , and pivotal angel investors.
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