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Federal government probes healthcare private equity deals

Healthcare Dive

The cross-agency investigation comes as scrutiny rises regarding corporate consolidation in healthcare.

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How RPM can benefit from radar technology

Healthcare It News

Radar offers new opportunities to track patients in the home without using wearables, says Sumit Nagpal, CEO of Cherish Health – who recalls some sage advice he received from Steve Jobs when pitching the idea years ago.

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UMass Memorial, Google Cloud partner to connect patients with cardiometabolic drugs

Healthcare Dive

The central Massachusetts nonprofit’s aim is to improve population health, but its partnership with Google on data management and AI should also lower costs.

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South Metropolitan Health Service digitises its pre-surgery program

Healthcare It News

South Metropolitan Health Service in Western Australia started digitising its pre-surgery program three years after its launch. It recently awarded a tender to Personify Care to provide, host, and deliver ongoing support to a SaaS application that will underpin its LifeFit-SurgFit Program. "The solution will allow patients to complete p atient health questionnaires and assist them throughout their surgical journey.

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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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Memorial Healthcare finds success with switch to Epic-based telehealth vendor

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

With 15,000 team members, 3,000 providers and $3.1 billion in annual operating revenue, Memorial Healthcare System is one of the largest public health systems in the U.S. A South Florida-based academic medical center, Memorial operates six hospitals, including the Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital; numerous primary, urgent and 24/7 care facilities; a health specialty center; and a nursing home.

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Dexcom receives FDA clearance for first OTC glucose sensor

Healthcare Dive

The diabetes tech firm tailored its software to the 25 million people in the U.S. who have Type 2 diabetes and do not use insulin.

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Transforming Healthcare: The Benefits of Digital Image Sharing

MRO Compliance

​In the fast-paced world of healthcare, advancements in technology continue to revolutionize the industry, offering innovative solutions to enhance patient care. One such breakthrough is the sharing of digital images, a practice that has significantly transformed the way medical professionals collaborate and communicate. While there are countless benefits to sharing medical images digitally, there are seven that stand out among the others. 1 – Rapid and Efficient Communication Digital imag

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A Short History of Wearables — and What the Future of Wearable Technology in Healthcare Will Look Like

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Seth Casden, CEO and co-founder, Hologenix. From its inception as a collection of cumbersome gadgets to its transformation into sleek, almost invisible tech integrations, wearable technology has come a long way. And as wearables […] The article A Short History of Wearables — and What the Future of Wearable Technology in Healthcare Will Look Like appeared first on electronichealthreporter.

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Under new management, and under the cloud of the Change hack, HIMSS24 kicks off in Orlando next week

Fierce Healthcare

One of the largest health IT conferences, HIMSS24, will kick off in Orlando on Monday as a revamped trade show following a deal with Informa Markets last fall. | One of the largest health IT conferences, HIMSS24, will kick off in Orlando on Monday as a revamped trade show following a deal with Informa Markets last fall.

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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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Spring Budget includes £3.4billion extra investment in NHS digitisation

Digital Health News

The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced £3.4 billion of new investment in NHS digitisation in the Spring Budget.

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Electronic Health Records (EHR): How to Achieve Healthcare Data Accuracy with Artificial Intelligence

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Ann Krutsko, Healthcare IT Researcher at ScienceSoft In healthcare, working with inaccurate patient data is a dangerous game. Electronic Health Records (EHRs) were designed to streamline operations and improve coordination across healthcare systems. And while EHRs have largely benefited the organizations that have adopted them, data accuracy is still a point of concern.

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Regulating Medical Assistance in Dying: A Comparison of the U.S. and Canada

Bill of Health

By Hannah Rahim The regulation of medical assistance in dying (MAID) is drastically different between the U.S. and Canada. Comparing the hasty liberalization of MAID in Canada with the more wary approach of the U.S. can yield important learnings for both countries. An overview of MAID laws in Canada and the U.S. In 2016, the Parliament of Canada passed a federal law enabling eligible Canadian adults to request MAID.

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Lawsuits start rolling in over Change Healthcare hack

Becker's Health IT

Lawsuits have started rolling in against UnitedHealth Group's Change Healthcare over the cyberattack that has crippled hospitals, physician practices and pharmacies around the country.

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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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How providers are leveraging patient engagement tools to close gaps in cancer screenings

Fierce Healthcare

Millions of cancer screenings were missed during the COVID-19 pandemic. | Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the U.S. As providers try to get more patients into preventive screenings, they lean on patient engagement tools to reach them.

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Exclusive: Chamber Cardio secures $8M in seed funding

Mobi Health News

The Washington D.C.-based company offers a platform to help cardiology teams transition to value-based care.

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Apella Devotes AI to Process Improvement in Operating Rooms

Healthcare IT Today

Artificial Intelligence can exploit fairly simple technologies to create significant efficiencies. For operating rooms, Apella Technology uses four cameras, placed around the walls, to collect data that saves precious time. I recently talked to David Schummers, founder and CEO of Apella, about their new AI-based service for hospitals. He discussed the kinds of problems they are trying to solve.

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BrainCheck locks $15 million investment for cognitive assessment platform

Mobi Health News

New financing positions BrainCheck for growth as the company adds a new member to its board of directors.

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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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Federal regulators, clinicians make their case against private equity in healthcare

Fierce Healthcare

Federal regulators are weighing new safeguards against exploitative dealmaking by private equity firms within healthcare—and, so far, they aren't signaling any reprieve for the corporate investors | FTC, DOJ and HHS heads were receptive to testimonies given by providers and researchers Tuesday on the need for policy changes addressing private equity practices within the healthcare industry.

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b.well Connected Health Secures $40M to Power The Connected Health Ecosystem

Healthcare IT Today

Company Also Welcomes Samsung Head of Digital Health to Board of Directors in Funding Round to Accelerate Growth b.well Connected Health , the company powering platform-enabled healthcare ecosystems, today announced the closure of a $40 million Series C growth round led by Leavitt Equity Partners. Andrew Clark , Managing Partner at Leavitt Equity Partners joins the b.well board of directors.

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Mass General Brigham, AvoMD partner for rapid response care workflows

Mobi Health News

The healthcare system will translate its advanced algorithms pertaining to rapid response clinical scenarios into AvoMD's application.

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BT roundtable: standards, incentives key to improved digital performance 

Digital Health News

Coordination, consistency and an improved incentive structure are needed for digital transformation of the health service, a BT-sponsored roundtable heard.

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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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UPMC reports almost $200M operating loss as expenses rise

Fierce Healthcare

Pittsburgh-based UPMC, a 40-hospital system, has reported a 2023 operating loss of $198.3 million (-0.7% operating margin) on r | Pittsburgh-based UPMC, a 40-hospital system, has reported a 2023 operating loss of $198.3 million on revenue of $27.7 billion.

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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ? 

Digital Health News

Today's briefing includes Evergreen Life being named Growth Award winner at the HealthTechX Summit and Magentus and Google Cloud partnering on AI solutions.

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StimScience Hires Former Fitbit Executive Tim Rosa as CEO

HIT Consultant

Tim Rosa, CEO at StimScience What You Should Know: – Somnee , a provider of personalized sleep technology using non-invasive brain stimulation, today announced the appointment of Tim Rosa as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). – Rosa brings over 20 years of experience in building and scaling consumer brands, making him well-positioned to lead Somnee’s mission to help people achieve better sleep through personalized neuroscience. – As the consumer sleep market continues to see

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Humber & North Yorkshire Procurement Collaborative use Elcom platform

Digital Health News

Elcom will be providing its spend management platform to the Humber & North Yorkshire Procurement Collaborative to drive cost efficiencies.

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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.