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Patient records exposed in data breaches doubled in 2023

Healthcare Dive

Though the number of data breaches declined slightly from 2022, more than 116 million records were exposed last year, according to a new report from a cybersecurity firm.

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Conclusion to the Symposium: From Principles to Practice: Human Rights and Public Health Emergencies

Bill of Health

By Timothy Fish Hodgson, Roojin Habibi, and Alicia Ely Yamin In developing the digital symposium, From Principles to Practice: Human Rights and Public Health Emergencie s (which ran from October – December 2023), as editors we endeavored to get scholars, human rights advocates, judges, and policy makers to engage critically with the expert Principles and Guidelines on Human Rights and Public Health Emergencies (the PHE Principles), published by the International Commission of Jurists and the Glo

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Humana slashes 2023 profit outlook as high medical costs continue

Healthcare Dive

The insurer also lowered its expectations for Medicare Advantage membership growth this year. Humana’s stock dropped 11% in morning trading Thursday to its lowest level since February 2022.

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Why digital equity is important to conducting better telemedicine

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Telehealth is for everyone, and hospitals and health systems must construct a digital equity strategy to better serve patients in the digital and telehealth space to ensure all persons can use telehealth, contended Alexandra Hunter, virtual care consultant at Henry Ford Health in Detroit. The technology and internet space have rapidly proliferated over the last 30 years.

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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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Bright Health rebrands as NeueHealth, distances itself from insurance portfolio

Healthcare Dive

After exiting the insurance business, the tech company will focus on providing care support and solutions for consumers and providers.

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Top healthcare trends in 2024

Healthcare Dive

Experts told Healthcare Dive their 2024 predictions for hospitals, insurers and digital health companies.

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Apple finds workaround on reinstated ban of Apple Watch sales

Mobi Health News

The tech giant is now selling its Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2 without a blood oxygen feature.

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Rewired 2024: Doctors’ roles will be ‘radically redefined’ by AI

Digital Health News

Ahead of Rewired 2024, three programme committee members speak to Digital Health News about AI in healthcare and what its impact will be moving forward.

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Forta scores $55M to scale parent-led autism therapy platform

Mobi Health News

The company will use the funds to grow its autism therapy practice, continue AI and LLM research, and develop clinical algorithms.

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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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Business Group: These are the top healthcare challenges employers expect to face this year

Fierce Healthcare

Self-insured employers are set to face plenty of challenges this year, ranging from addressing the mental health needs of their workforces to developing strategies for on-site clinics amid a pivot | Mental health, pharmacy costs and vendor partnerships among the top healthcare concerns for large, self-insured employers, according to a report by the Business Group on Health.

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Amazon Web Services (AWS) Helps Clinicians Work at the Top of Their Licenses

Healthcare IT Today

One could say that Amazon.com launched the modern computing era when it released Amazon Web Services more than 17 years ago. In this video, we learn about the company’s focus on health care during the past nine years from Dr. Angela A. Shippy, Amazon Web Services’ Clinical Innovation Lead for Healthcare and Senior Physician Executive at the AWS re:Invent conference.

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Epic launches new 'Showroom' website for 3rd-party apps, services

Fierce Healthcare

As part of an initiative teased last summer, Epic officially launched this week new third-party vendor programs to connect health tech companies with health systems and providers. | As part of an initiative teased last summer, Epic officially launched this week new third-party vendor programs to connect health tech companies with health systems and providers.

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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ?

Digital Health News

This briefing includes solutions reaching the Accelerator stage of CivTech Accelerator Round 9 and The Breathing App launching an app for diabetes patients.

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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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Payer Roundup–Humana confirms layoffs; Medicaid expansion linked to lung cancer survival

Fierce Healthcare

Below is a round-up of payer-centric news for the week of Jan. 15., 2024 | This week, Humana announced workforce reductions, a study associated Medicaid expansion with reduced lung cancer mortality and Bright Health moved its corporate headquarters.

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'Punishing the victims': Would banning ransom payments stop hospital cyberattacks?

Becker's Health IT

As ransomware attacks on hospitals and health systems hit an all-time high in 2023, executives, legislators and patients alike are searching for a solution.

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Samsung's premium X-rays to be integrated with Lunit's AI and more partnership briefs

Mobi Health News

Also, Canon Medical and Olympus are collaborating on endoscopic ultrasonography.

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Financial distress fueled more hospital M&A deals in 2023, report finds

Fierce Healthcare

Hospitals’ immediate financial needs drove more than a quarter of the sector’s merger and acquisition activity through 2023, which also brought a higher overall number of unveiled transactions than | The portion of hospitals and health systems whose transactions followed dire financial situations was nearly double that of 2020, 2021 and 2022, Kaufman Hall wrote in a recent report.

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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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Digital health companies progress to CivTech accelerator stage

Digital Health News

Three digital health companies focused on providing support to women during menopause have advanced to the CivTech Round 9 Accelerator.

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Senate passes short-term funding bill, House expected to follow

Fierce Healthcare

The Senate voted 77-18 to pass a bill Thursday that would punt a partial government shutdown, set to go into effect this weekend, back to early March. | The bill again pushes back a scheduled $8 billion-per-year cut to Medicaid disproportionate share hospital program payments and extends funding for community health centers, this time to March 8.

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Mastercard Unveils Virtual Cards to Streamline Healthcare Claim Settlements

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Mastercard , a global leader in payments, is pioneering a revolutionary solution using its cutting-edge virtual card technology. – This first-of-its-kind initiative aims to streamline B2B claim settlements, replacing the clunky old system with a sleek, digital one. Partnering with leading financial institutions and health tech platforms like Remedinet in India, Mastercard is paving the way for a faster, more efficient future.

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Closing Health Gaps in Chronic Care - The Power of At-Home Testing and the Kidney Disease Crisis

Fierce Healthcare

Chronic diseases are at an all-time high and are plaguing the U.S. 60% of adults are living with ch | Health equity strategies continue to fail in reaching their full potential. Can at-home testing spark their success and improve health outcomes?

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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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AHIMA Appoints Mona Calhoun as Board President/Chair, New Board Members

HIT Consultant

Mona Calhoun, Ph.D., MS, Med, RHIA, FAHIMA , President/Chair at AHIMA What You Should Know: – The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) announced the appointment of Mona Calhoun, PhD, MS, Med, RHIA, FAHIMA, as its President/Chair for 2024. – With 35 years of experience in the health information (HI) field, Calhoun brings a wealth of expertise and passion to lead AHIMA through this transformative time in healthcare.

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Digital health companies say 2023 a tricky year to sell to NHS

Digital Health News

A survey from Silver Buck has revealed that many digital health tech companies have named 2023 as being trickier than previous years to sell to NHS.

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TBD Health Empowers FOLX & Wisp Patients with Next-Day STD/STI Testing & More

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: TBD Health, a sexual healthcare provider revolutionizing the medical landscape through unparalleled digital and in-person clinical care, today announced its entry into the B2B healthcare market by offering fellow digital health companies like FOLX Health and Wisp access to its at-home STD/STI test kits, diagnostics lab, pharmacy, and clinics.

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Navigating the Prior Auth Landscape in 2024: 3 Things to Know Before Implementing Automation

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Dr. Steve Kim, Co-Founder and CEO at Valer Prior authorization automation is an essential consideration for healthcare organizations seeking to streamline their processes in the coming year. Automating prior authorization workflow offers several operational, financial, and clinical benefits, including fewer avoidable denials, procedure cancellations, and delays in care, better patient outcomes, improved staff productivity, and more.

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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.