Healthcare Dive

AUGUST 8, 2024

The decision, disclosed Wednesday in a securities filing, is a sharp reversal to the pharmacy behemoth’s past commitment to building out its healthcare delivery offerings.

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Healthcare It News

AUGUST 8, 2024

Michigan Health Information Network Shared Services, or MiHIN, has partnered with Beyond Lucid Technologies, a healthcare data exchange and analytics company, as well as the Reading Emergency Unit and South Central-based Hillsdale Hospital. The aim is to facilitate data exchange between REU and the hospital through MiHIN's secure network. Not only will ambulatory medical professionals be able to access a more complete view of the patient, but MiHIN will also route their continuity of care do

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Healthcare Dive

AUGUST 8, 2024

The latest attack on the Grand Blanc, Michigan-based health system comes less than a year after it was hit by a ransomware attack.

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MRO Compliance

AUGUST 8, 2024

Value-based care (VBC) is not new. The concept began in the 1980s with the introduction of managed care and capitation models, where providers were paid a set amount per patient rather than per service. However, it gained significant traction in the early 2000s and continues to evolve with ongoing efforts to refine payment models, improve care coordination, enhance patient outcomes, and manage cost efficiency.

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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.

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Healthcare Dive

AUGUST 8, 2024

The CMS will consider five medical device candidates yearly for national coverage through the new pathway, called Transitional Coverage for Emerging Technologies.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 8, 2024

The following is a guest article by Jane Jeppson, RN, MBA, Head of Clinical Operations at Nursa In 11 years of nursing, I’ve watched too many colleagues I respect leave the profession. Their reasons are personal yet universal: frustration and burnout due to scheduling inflexibility, unmanageable workplace conditions, and lack of opportunities for career advancement.

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Fierce Healthcare

AUGUST 8, 2024

Big Health, a maker of digital treatments for mental health, has clinched Food & Drug Administration (FDA) clearance of its product for insomnia, Fierce Healthcare has learned in an a | SleepioRx, its flagship digital therapeutic, is intended for the treatment of chronic insomnia and insomnia disorder as an adjunct to usual care in adults over 18.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 8, 2024

To address members’ and family members' back and joint pain from home, Vori Health, a musculoskeletal care company, has joined with employee benefits payer Star Marketing and Administration Inc., known as Trustmark Small Business Benefits, to offer physician-led orthopedic virtual care. WHY IT MATTERS By partnering with Trustmark, Vori Health will offer members of small business group plans physical medicine and rehabilitation, physical therapy, prescriptions, imaging and lab ordering,

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Fierce Healthcare

AUGUST 8, 2024

Mayo Clinic is partnering with startup SandboxAQ to study a new medical device that uses quantum sensing technology and advanced AI algorithms for rapid diagnosis in cardiac care, such as potential | Mayo Clinic is partnering with startup SandboxAQ to study a new medical device that uses quantum sensing technology and advanced AI algorithms for rapid diagnosis in cardiac care, such as detecting a heart attack.

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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.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 8, 2024

You may remember that last year we shared a video interview with FinThrive talking about a new RCM technology adoption model that they had put together and were sharing with the industry at HFMA. At this year’s HFMA, I wanted to follow up with the FinThrive team to learn about what’s happened with the adoption model since they first launched it and what’s changed.

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Becker's Health IT

AUGUST 8, 2024

Dover, Del.-based Bayhealth identified unusual computer system activity July 31 and took action to contain the issue, according to an Aug. 3 post on Bayhealth's Facebook account.

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Fierce Healthcare

AUGUST 8, 2024

Though more than half of workers believe employer support for substance and alcohol issues is important, only 14% have access to such a benefit, a new survey finds. | The survey found that about a third of the workforce—or 60 million Americans—experience personal or family issues related to substance or alcohol use. This causes losses in productivity and increases in healthcare costs.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 8, 2024

Findhelp , a leading social care software company dedicated to connecting all people in need and the programs that serve them, today announced the acquisition of Kiip , a pioneering New York -based startup known for its innovative approach to reducing administrative burdens for at-risk populations and service providers. Together, the two organizations will offer a powerful end-to-end approach to social care solutions that can help improve health equity to more than 46 million people who have us

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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.

Digital Health News

AUGUST 8, 2024

Isle of Wight NHS Trust has gone live with a patient portal which allows patients to receive digital letters and manage their appointments.

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Fierce Healthcare

AUGUST 8, 2024

Private equity firm Prospect Medical Holdings has entered into an agreement to sell off Crozer Health to CHA Partners. | Prospect Medical Holdings has entered into an agreement to sell off Crozer Health to CHA Partners.

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 8, 2024

What You Should Know: – Opkit, a generative AI call center for the healthcare industry, announces its HIPAA-compliant, AI-powered software platform that automates back office phone calls for medical clinics. – The platform manages outbound calls to payers for insurance verification, claims, and prior authorization, as well as calls to pharmacies for prescription checks, and calls to collect medical records.

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Fierce Healthcare

AUGUST 8, 2024

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released a final procedural notice on Wednesday to expedite Medicare coverage of novel medical devices and get the devices to Medicare benef | CMS released a final procedural notice on its TCET rule, which would expedite coverage for FDA Breakthrough medical devices. A bill is also making its way through Congress that would replace the rule.

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Becker's Health IT

AUGUST 8, 2024

A convicted hospital hacker wasn't involved in the recent U.S.-Russia prisoner swap but could be part of a future exchange, The Wall Street Journal reported Aug. 7.

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 8, 2024

What You Should Know: – Pelago , a digital clinic partner for substance use management, released its 2024 Annual State of Substance Use Management Trend Report. – The report underscores the critical role employers play in addressing the widespread issue of substance use in the American workforce. Employers Urged to Support Substance Use Management The survey of 1,210 U.S. workers revealed a significant gap in employer support for substance use management.

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Becker's Health IT

AUGUST 8, 2024

HHS has suspended sanctions and penalties for specific violations of the HIPAA Privacy Rule, offering hospitals in the path of Tropical Storm Debby greater flexibility in their response efforts.

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 8, 2024

What You Should Know: – FuturHealth , a leader in personalized weight-loss solutions launches its Custom Meal Plans. Designed to complement the growing popularity of GLP-1 medications, the new offering provides a comprehensive approach to weight management and long-term health. – As the use of GLP-1 medications surges, FuturHealth recognizes the need for a holistic approach to weight loss.

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Electronic Health Reporter

AUGUST 8, 2024

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. A comprehensive new survey that includes responses from more than 1,500 US patients conducted by Hyro, a leading healthcare AI-powered communications company, reveals that patients throughout the US health system are not only frustrated by […] The article Hyro: Patients Want Automated Prescription Refills and Appointment Setting appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 8, 2024

Carrie Gluck, Chief Information and Security Officer at Rectangle Health A healthy patient-provider relationship is the foundation for delivering quality healthcare, yet increasingly occurring cyberattacks have negatively impacted patient health outcomes, data security, and care operations. With the recent cybersecurity breaches causing disruptions to operations and workflows that require a shift to manual and paper-based processes, providers must take all necessary technical steps to protect t

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Fierce Healthcare

AUGUST 8, 2024

Pharmaceutical giant Roche bought health tech startup Flatiron Health for $1.9 billion in 2018 to expand its reach into real-world evidence and accelerate its development of cancer medicines. | Swiss pharma giant Roche is considering divesting Flatiron Health six years after it bought the startup for $1.9 billion, the Financial Times reported.

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 8, 2024

What You Should Know: – Tampa General Hospital (TGH) announced the implementation of Apella , an advanced AI-powered platform designed to enhance operating room efficiency and patient care. – By providing real-time data and insights, Apella empowers surgical teams to make informed decisions, optimize workflows, and improve patient outcomes.

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