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Mask mandates return to health facilities amid soaring COVID, flu cases

Healthcare Dive

New York City yesterday joined Chicago, Los Angeles, Massachusetts and other communities in reinstating mask mandates to reduce the spread of viruses.

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Applying Luck Egalitarianism to Health Resource Allocation

Bill of Health

By Hannah Rahim Luck egalitarianism is a theory of political philosophy that provides that inequalities resulting from an individual’s informed choices are just and need not be reduced, whereas inequalities resulting from circumstances over which an individual has no control are unjust and should be reduced. The application of luck egalitarianism to health inequalities has some value when allocating health care resources, but it often conceptualizes health too narrowly and risks exacerbating exi

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Cigna, HCSC near deal on Medicare Advantage business: WSJ

Healthcare Dive

The news comes less than a month after Cigna and Humana reportedly abandoned their merger.

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Pharma giant Lily launches digital health experience LilyDirect

Mobi Health News

The offering will give patients with diabetes, migraines and obesity access to care providers and home delivery of Lily medications via third-party vendors.

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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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Walgreens nearly halfway through planned VillageMD clinic closures

Healthcare Dive

The pharmacy chain announced last quarter that it would exit clinics in underperforming markets as it focuses on driving profitability in its healthcare segment.

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NextGen names new COO, CFO

Healthcare Dive

The promotions come months after the healthcare technology company was acquired by private equity firm Thoma Bravo.

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NHS data centres now fully decommissioned following Spine move to cloud

Digital Health News

NHS England have confirmed that all data centres have now been decommissioned following the successful move of NHS Spine to the cloud earlier this year.

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Veradigm acquires RCM company Koha Health

Healthcare Dive

The deal comes weeks after the healthcare IT company announced it wouldn’t yet be delisted from Nasdaq for failing to file financial reports.

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VMocion secures $3M for virtual motion technology

Mobi Health News

The company's proprietary technology aims to reduce motion sickness in an extended reality environment by stimulating the inner ear's vestibular system.

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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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Lilly launches online service for home delivery of weight loss drug

Healthcare Dive

The program is a test of a new kind of drug delivery model aimed at connecting patients to physicians and helping them obtain prescribed treatment.

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Twin Health Secures $50M to Expand its Groundbreaking Whole Body Digital Twin Technology and Service to Reverse Chronic Metabolic Disease

Healthcare IT Today

Investment Fuels Twin Health’s Mission to Revolutionize Chronic Metabolic Disease Prevention and Reversal with Cutting-Edge Science, Precision Guidance, and Licensed Clinical Care Team Twin Health , creators of the Whole Body Digital Twin service for reversing, improving, and preventing chronic metabolic diseases, announced securing $50 million in funding to continue expanding its groundbreaking technology and clinical service solutions for more members across the United States.

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6 Ways AI is Impacting Cancer Diagnosis, Treatment and Patient Outcomes in 2024

HIT Consultant

Chaim Linhart, Chaim, Co-founder and CTO at Ibex Medical Analytics Artificial intelligence (AI) technology is set to transform the field of diagnostics, similar to how X-rays and genetic tests revolutionized healthcare in the past. Reshaping routine diagnostic procedures and treatment decisions and propelling pharmaceutical and research domains into new realms, AI offers significant benefits to clinicians, healthcare systems, researchers, and, most importantly, patients.

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ivWatch uses algorithm to reduce injuries from faulty intravenous lines 

Digital Health News

Extravasation can cause serious and sometimes lasting injuries. An American company, ivWatch, is piloting a product to lessen the risk.

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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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Costs of treating COVID-19 hospitalizations quintupled medical inflation across the pandemic

Fierce Healthcare

The cost of treating a COVID-19 hospital patient in the hospital rose by 26% over the first two years of the pandemic, more than five times the rate of medical inflation during that time, according | On average and after adjustments, direct treatment costs for a COVID-19 hospital admission rose 26%, from $10,394 in March 2020 to $13,072 in March 2022, researchers found in a new analysis of 1.3 million inpatient stays.

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Advanced Analytics Can Change the Game for Consumer Healthcare Services

HIT Consultant

Sean Crandell. SVP of Healthcare Economics at MultiPlan Data has become the lifeblood of healthcare, making it possible to gain granular insights that enable more effective and precise patient-centric care. Yet, we have just scratched the surface of data analytics’ potential impact on optimizing segments of healthcare that need it most, such as the surging arena of consumer health.

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Data leak affects Kansas hospital

Becker's Health IT

"North Kansas City Hospital cuts ties with medical transcription provider following data breach investigation.

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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ?

Digital Health News

This briefing features Sanius Health announcing a £225m deal with Modality Partnership and findings indicating chatbots improve communication in healthcare.

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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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FBI joins Massachusetts hospital in breach investigation

Becker's Health IT

Learn about the cyberattack on Anna Jaques Hospital, assisted by the FBI, and how they are working to restore IT capabilities and ensure patient care remains.

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Telehealth and VR – 2024 Health IT Predictions

Healthcare IT Today

As we kick off 2024, we wanted to start the new year with a series of 2024 Health IT predictions. We asked the Healthcare IT Today community to submit their predictions and we received a wide ranging set of responses that we grouped into a number of themes. In fact, we got so many that we had to narrow them down to just the best and most interesting.

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Are Hochul’s Cybersecurity Regulations Enough For the Future of New York Healthcare?

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Todd Moore, vice president of data security products, Thales. On Nov, 13, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul proposed a new set of cybersecurity rules for state hospitals. This includes a mandate that hospitals […] The article Are Hochul’s Cybersecurity Regulations Enough For the Future of New York Healthcare?

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Operating pressures, rising demand ensure dealmaking will hold steady in 2024, KPMG says

Fierce Healthcare

Though dealmaking volume slowed to prepandemic levels in 2023 and its fourth quarter, M&A is expected to hold steady in 2024 as dealmakers will be on the lookout for opportunities in the physic | While investments and merger volume shrunk to prepandemic levels in 2023, dealmakers will be on the lookout for opportunities among providers, payers and health tech alike.

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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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Hackers threaten to send SWAT teams to Fred Hutch patients' homes

Becker's Health IT

Hackers threatened to "swat" patients of Seattle-based Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center if the organization didn't meet its ransom demands, databreaches.net reported.

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Elevance Health acquires infusion services provider Paragon Healthcare

Fierce Healthcare

Elevance Health is acquiring Paragon Healthcare, a Plano, Texas-based company specializing in infusible and injectable drug therapies. | Elevance Health said it will look to increase Paragon Healthcare's footprint once the acquisition of the Texas-based provider closes.

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Missouri hospital worker alleges hours are being cut in wake of cyberattack

Becker's Health IT

An anonymous employee from Liberty (Mo.) Hospital is alleging that the organization has been cutting employee hours due to a December cybersecurity incident, KCTV reported Jan. 3.

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New Michigan Legislation Stiffens Financial Penalties for Assaults of Health Care Workers and Volunteers

Hall Render

Through the passage and signing of House Bill 4520 (“HB 4520”) and House Bill 4521 (“HB 4521”), the Michigan legislature and Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently took steps to increase financial penalties for those committing violence in the health care workplace. These bipartisan laws amend the Michigan Penal Code by doubling fines imposed on persons who harass and/or assault health care professionals and medical volunteers on the job.

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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.