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ONC’s Micky Tripathi on laying the digital floor for healthcare AI

Healthcare Dive

The agency head discussed ONC’s accomplishments over the past two decades, improving documentation burden among clinicians and artificial intelligence opportunities.

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Contractors signed for NSW Health's network infra upgrade and more briefs

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Telstra, NTT contracted for major ICT upgrade in NSW health facilities eHealth NSW disclosed that telecommunications companies Telstra and NTT were tapped to upgrade the wired and wireless networking infrastructure of more than 1,100 public health facilities across New South Wales. Hospitals and community health centres will "progressively undergo a refresh of local networking hardware and software that underpin our increasingly digital hospital environments," said Ian Schrader, infras

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Telehealth use declined across groups in 2022: survey

Healthcare Dive

Thirty-seven percent of adults reported using telemedicine in the past year in 2021, compared with just over 30% in 2022.

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UnitedHealthcare offers a look at results from its Level2 diabetes program

Fierce Healthcare

UnitedHealthcare is offering a look at the impacts its Level2 diabetes program is having on members. | UnitedHealthcare unveiled the program in 2020. Level2 provides members with multiple connected devices they can use to manage Type 2 diabetes, including a continuous glucose monitor and activity tracker.

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Bridging Innovation & Patient Care: The Growing Role of AI

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Co-founder & CEO at Tattva.Health

AI is transforming clinical trials—accelerating drug discovery, optimizing patient recruitment, and improving data analysis. But its impact goes far beyond research. As AI-driven innovation reshapes the clinical trial process, it’s also influencing broader healthcare trends, from personalized medicine to patient outcomes. Join this new webinar featuring Simran Kaur for an insightful discussion on what all of this means for the future of healthcare!

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Novant calls off plan to purchase CHS hospitals following FTC challenge

Healthcare Dive

Novant abandoned its merger plans after an appellate court granted federal regulators more time to challenge the deal.

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Ambient Generation of Structured Clinical Notes at ModMed

Healthcare IT Today

ModMed has been offering their cloud-based EHR for 15 years, so they have built up a database on more than 600 million unstructured texts in real-life clinical use. Therefore, now that they are adopting AI, their ambient listening tool can generate specific, highly accurate structured data from a patient interview. They don’t need a Large Language Model (LLM) the same way other ambient clinical voice companies need them, according to Cofounder and Co-CEO Dan Cane, so they can avoid the err

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Atos denies that financial issues could have ‘severe’ effects on NHS

Digital Health News

French IT giant Atos has denied reports that it is facing financial issues that could severely impact the NHS and other public services.

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Change initiates data breach notices

Becker's Health IT

Change Healthcare has started informing healthcare organizations, insurers and other entities whose data was breached in a February ransomware attack, the company said June 20.

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Maximising mobile health tech for ADHD care

Mobi Health News

A new mobile app encourages adults with ADHD to be more proactive in managing their condition.

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MHRA issues transparency guidance for machine learning medical devices

Digital Health News

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has published guidance on transparency for machine learning medical devices.

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HIPAA Compliance 2025: Navigating Regulatory Changes & Industry Trends

Based on comprehensive survey data from diverse healthcare providers, the 2025 HIPAA Benchmark Report delivers actionable intelligence for modern compliance programs. This report examines how organizations are restructuring HIPAA Privacy Programs to address emerging regulatory requirements. Through analysis of staffing models, program operations, and breach management protocols, it provides a clear picture of current best practices.

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Who’s Going to HFMA Next Week?

HealthIT Answers

The HFMA Annual Conference is the premier event in healthcare finance, drawing more than 3,000 participants from across the nation and offering 4 strategy-focused general sessions, more than 70 educational sessions, and 7 content tracks over 4 days. We ask who was going and why. Here is what they had to say. The post Who’s Going to HFMA Next Week?

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GE HealthCare, MediView XR announce AR radiology suite OmnifyXR clinical use

Mobi Health News

The offering allows doctors to see a patient's 3D images and medical scans in detail through an augmented reality headset and collaborate remotely.

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6 Ways AI is Reshaping Healthcare Diagnostics & Treatment

HIT Consultant

Raman Parthasarathy, Business Unit Head, Fusemachines Of the many industries witnessing AI-led transformation, healthcare happens to be one. Today, AI’s promise in healthcare extends beyond automation-led operational and administrative efficiencies. It’s beginning to show a measurable impact directly on patient care and diagnosis. The AI in healthcare industry is predicted to reach $187.95 billion by 2030.

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Pomelo Care scores $46M for virtual maternity care platform and more digital health funding

Mobi Health News

Marigold Health secures $11 million for AI-enabled peer support platform for mental health and substance use disorders.

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Simplify Screening for Excluded Providers

Every health care provider that accepts federal payments must screen for excluded providers. Use this sample Exclusion Screening Checklist and Compliance Policy to evaluate and improve your organization’s compliance with the law. Payments from Medicare, Medicaid, and TriCare trigger screening requirements that may extend to employees, contractors, volunteers, board members, and network providers.

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Emergency Services to Deploy Augmedix Generative AI Solution to Relieve Clinician Burnout in ED

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Emergency room physicians in central Ohio are getting a helping hand from artificial intelligence (AI). Emergency Services Inc. (ESI) , a physician-owned group serving the second-largest healthcare system in the region, has announced the deployment of Augmedix Go ED , an AI-powered medical documentation solution. – Developed by Augmedix (Nasdaq: AUGX), a leader in AI for healthcare documentation, Augmedix Go ED is the first of its kind.

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Joe McDonald: NHS IT’s failed patient safety culture needs radical change

Digital Health News

An approach by a BBC journalist has Joe McDonald wondering what it will take to end the NHS scandal of flawed computer systems wasting public money and harming patients

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ColdVentures Unveils FDA-Approved ColdVest to Prevent Heat-Related Deaths

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – ColdVentures , a medical device innovator, has unveiled the ColdVest – a groundbreaking wearable technology designed to prevent heat stroke fatalities. – The ColdVest is the first-of-its-kind, Class 1 FDA-approved portable emergency cooling device. It is designed to bridge the critical gap between heat stroke onset and emergency medical intervention, potentially saving lives.

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Payer innovation council weighs improvements to provider data management experience

Fierce Healthcare

An innovation council brought together some of the nation’s largest health plans to raise issues and look for ways to improve complex processes, including credentialing and provider data management | Health plans are working together to solve all-too-familiar issues in provider data management. One company helped bring these payers together before AHIP 2024.

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Healthcare Vendor Risk Management: Strategies for Protected Data

In healthcare, where patient data protection is paramount, effective vendor risk management isn't just good business—it's essential for maintaining compliance and trust. This comprehensive guide helps healthcare compliance professionals navigate the complexities of third-party vendor relationships in an increasingly interconnected healthcare environment.

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Evidation Launches MigraineSmart App to Empower Migraine Sufferers with Self-Management Tools & Research Opportunities

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Evidation , a company dedicated to improving health measurement in daily life, today announced the launch of MigraineSmart – a program on their app designed to empower migraine sufferers with self-tracking tools and research opportunities. – Migraine is a chronic and debilitating condition impacting over 40 million Americans, with women disproportionately affected.

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Lifespan Health System rebranding to Brown University Health amid $150M investment

Fierce Healthcare

Providence, Rhode Island-based Lifespan Health System has finalized terms for a rebrand to Brown University Health as it expands upon its 55-year affiliation with the Ivy League. | Though not a merger, the expanded affiliation and investment deepens the Ivy League and its medical school's ties with Rhode Island's largest health system.

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Leveraging AI to lower drug discovery cost and more briefs

Mobi Health News

Also, digital twin technology is being tested to optimise mechanical ventilation.

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Virtual Therapeutics, Akili Interactive Enter Into Definitive Merger Agreement to Establish Leading Digital Health Company

Healthcare IT Today

Akili to Operate as Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Virtual Therapeutics Virtual Therapeutics , a company focused on improving mental health at scale using engaging, immersive games, and Akili, Inc. , a leading digital therapeutics company, today announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement to form a diversified, leading digital health company.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Microsoft to cover cybersecurity costs for 2 Mississippi hospitals

Becker's Health IT

Greenwood (Miss.) Leflore Hospital and Rolling Fork, Miss.-based Sharkey Issaquena Hospital have entered into a cybersecurity partnership with Microsoft, the Greenwood Commonwealth reported June 20.

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HIMSS 2024 – AI is Going To Be the #1 Talked About Topic Over the Next 12 Months, What is #2?

Healthcare IT Today

With all of the new and exciting implementations of AI, I’m sure it will surprise no one that it is going to be the number one most talked about topic over the next 12 months. But what will be the second most talked about topic? In search of an answer to this question, we reached out to our brilliant Healthcare IT Today Community at HIMSS 24. The video below is a compilation of their answers.

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Most Americans Follow an Eating Pattern in Search of Energy, Protein, and Well-Being – With Growing Financial Stress: A Food as Medicine Update

Health Populi

Most Americans follow some kind of eating regime, seeking energy, more protein, and healthy aging, according to the annual 2024 Food & Health Survey published this week by the International Food Information Council (IFIC). But a person’s household finances play a direct role in their ability to balance healthful food purchases and healthy eating, IFIC learned.

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Humata Health pulls in $25M funding round for prior authorization AI

Fierce Healthcare

Humata Health has received $25 million in a funding round to improve the prior authorization experience for payers and providers. | Major VC funds are looking to Humata Health's prior authorization business to alleviate headaches for payers and providers.

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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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Change initiates data breach notices

Becker's Health IT

Change Healthcare has started informing healthcare organizations, insurers and other entities whose data was breached in a February ransomware attack, the company said June 20.

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Ascom signs contract with Children’s Health Ireland to implement ANMS

Digital Health News

Ascom is to implement its Alerts and Notification Management System at the new Dublin children’s hospital as part of a deal with Children’s Health Ireland.

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Knownwell acquires Alfie Health to integrate AI into its primary and obesity care services

Fierce Healthcare

On the heels of a $20 million funding round six months ago, Knownwell, an integrated primary and metabolic care provider, acquired a competitor in the obesity treatment market, Alfie Health.

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The Benefits of Hospital Training Software

Compliancy Group

At least 40% of hospitals aren’t using a learning management system to enhance their training. Hospital training software helps facilities improve compliance and reporting efforts, lower training costs, decrease training time, and enhance patient care while boosting patient safety and employee competence. Utilizing a curated software solution to develop a training program on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, and even cybersecu

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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.