Wed.Oct 11, 2023

article thumbnail

88% of healthcare organizations experienced a cyberattack in past year, report finds

Healthcare Dive

The average cost of organizations’ most expensive cyberattack increased 13% year over year, according to a survey from the Ponemon Institute.

305
305
article thumbnail

Dozee bets on India's growing home healthcare market with new solution

Healthcare It News

RPM maker Dozee from India has unveiled a new AI-powered continuous patient monitoring system that can be used outside the ICU and at home. HOW IT WORKS Much like Dozee's existing connected bed platform , the new Dozee Pro Ex, according to a press release, can also continuously monitor patients' vitals and comes with an AI-powered early warning feature that alerts care teams in instances of patient deterioration.

COVID-19 255
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

‘Hope is not a strategy’: Health startups short on cash staring down consolidation, investors say

Healthcare Dive

As startups look for exits or are forced to consider a sale due to a lack of new capital in the next two years, companies have the opportunity to build their value propositions at reasonable prices, investors said at HLTH.

277
277
article thumbnail

Monthly Round-Up of What to Read on Pharma Law and Policy

Bill of Health

By  Ameet Sarpatwari , Liam Bendicksen , and  Aaron S. Kesselheim Each month, members of the Program On Regulation, Therapeutics, And Law (PORTAL) review the peer-reviewed medical literature to identify interesting empirical studies, policy analyses, and editorials on health law and policy issues relevant to current or potential future work in the Division.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

CVS wants to create a healthcare ‘super app’

Healthcare Dive

Super apps — so-called “everything apps” that combine multiple services in one platform — haven’t taken off in the U.S., but CVS is angling to change that.

214
214

More Trending

article thumbnail

Humana CEO to step down next year

Healthcare Dive

Jim Rechtin, president and CEO of physician staffing firm Envision Healthcare, will take the reins as chief executive of the payer in the latter half of 2024.

162
162
article thumbnail

A New FHIR Analytics Tool from SAS Health

Healthcare IT Today

Most data about patients exists in EHRs or other repositories in a variety of legacy formats. Analytics, though, requires you to compare apples and apples. Thus, SAS Health Solutions offers a common data model, ingesting data from disparate sources of FHIR data into the appropriate fields for analysis. Plus, once collected, that data can easily leverage the full suite of SAS analytics tools.

article thumbnail

Walgreens names ex-Cigna exec Tim Wentworth CEO

Healthcare Dive

Wentworth, who will become Walgreens CEO effective Oct. 23, is the former CEO of Express Scripts, the pharmacy benefit manager acquired by Cigna in 2018.

147
147
article thumbnail

HLTH23: Surescripts analysis finds e-prescribing by pharmacists on the rise

Fierce Healthcare

LAS VEGAS—A new analysis finds that mor | LAS VEGAS—A new analysis finds that more pharmacists are electronically prescribing medications as they assist in managing chronic disease, which offers a peek at the next evolution in primary care.

128
128
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Sutter unveils Bay Area innovation center as nonprofit leans toward VC

Healthcare Dive

In an interview on the center’s launch, the California-based system's chief innovation officer also said that venture firm General Catalyst, which announced plans to buy a health system this week for product testing, will face "real trial and error.

147
147
article thumbnail

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells signs deal to deploy Patients Know Best

Digital Health News

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust has signed a contract to deploy Patients Know Best’s personal health record solution across the trust.

128
128
article thumbnail

Plenful Brings AI-Powered Workflow Automation to Healthcare and Pharmacy Operations

Healthcare IT Today

More than 20 Health Systems and Pharmacy Customers use Plenful’s No-Code Platform to Maximize Efficiencies in Patient Care while Combating Burnout Plenful , a workflow automation platform streamlining pharmacy and healthcare operations, announced today $9 million in funding led by Bessemer Venture Partners and more than 20 enterprise customers across health systems and pharmacies.

Licensing 126
article thumbnail

AI and Data speakers delve into impact of AI on nursing and midwifery

Digital Health News

Ahead of speaking at Digital Health AI and Data, Dione Rogers, Simon Noel and Julia Gudgeon discuss the impact of AI on nursing and midwifery.

Nurses 124
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Walgreens to launch direct virtual care to consumers

Mobi Health News

Walgreens will be offering direct-to-consumer virtual services starting later this month. Insurance is not being accepted for these visits, Walgreens said. Most Walgreens Virtual Healthcare chat visits will be priced at $33 out-of-pocket, with pricing for video visits varying from $36 to $75. In the future, Walgreens said it plans to accept insurance for virtual visits.

116
116
article thumbnail

Microsoft launches new AI services for Health

Digital Health News

Microsoft has continued to accelerate its drive into AI tools for health, with the launch of a series of new analytics and AI services.

122
122
article thumbnail

Mendel.ai launches medical record-focused chatbot and more digital health announcements

Mobi Health News

BeMeHealth reveals new strategic investor and expanded offering, Hinge Health announces additional technology for seniors, and Noom extends its enterprise solution.

115
115
article thumbnail

New coalition launches to tame Wild West of AI

Digital Health News

A new coalition of over 30 lUS health systems and technology providers has launched to help build common standards for generative AI tools in healthcare.

118
118
article thumbnail

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?

article thumbnail

Humana CEO Bruce Broussard to step down next year

Fierce Healthcare

Humana CEO Bruce Broussard will step down from the role in the latter part of 2024, and the insurer has already found a successor. | Humana CEO Bruce Broussard will step down from the role in the latter part of 2024, and the insurer has already found a successor.

111
111
article thumbnail

Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ? 

Digital Health News

This morning briefing includes news from digital health platform Induction, Dorset Council, Lilli, Pharmacierge and Withings Health Solutions.

114
114
article thumbnail

UnityPoint Health, Presbyterian Healthcare Services call off $11B merger

Fierce Healthcare

Des Moines, Iowa-based UnityPoint Health and Albuquerque, New Mexico-based Presbyterian Healthcare Services are no longer working toward a merger, the systems announced Wednesday. | The cross-market deal would have yielded a 48-hospital nonprofit with more than 4 million patients. The Iowa- and New Mexico-based organizations did not disclose a specific reason for their decision, though outside reports say UnityPoint's CEO has also stepped down.

Hospitals 111
article thumbnail

The Case for a Credential Wallet in Healthcare Staffing: Increasing Efficiency, Compliance & Profit

HIT Consultant

Eric Ly, Founder & CEO of KarmaCheck Healthcare staffing, an essential pillar of the U.S. healthcare system, involves a myriad of entities, including healthcare providers, facilities, staffing agencies, credentialing bodies and regulatory agencies. At the heart of this process lies the critical function of credentialing — the rigorous verification of clinician qualifications–and how the system is reimbursed.

article thumbnail

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

article thumbnail

Special Report: Cloud

Digital Health News

The NHS is transitioning to cloud with an estimated 15-20% of trusts now hosting something off-site. The pace of adoption has been slow, but could that be about to change?

102
102
article thumbnail

Hospital cyberattack costs, patient care disruptions up: 9 things to know

Becker's Health IT

At hospitals and health systems, cyberattack costs and patient care disruptions were up in 2023, according to an Oct. 11 report.

article thumbnail

Sen. Sanders: Nonprofit hospitals 'should lose their tax exempt status' if they 'refuse' to increase charity care

Fierce Healthcare

Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) is the latest federal legislator with nonprofit hospitals’ tax breaks in his crosshairs. | The influential HELP Committee chairman released a report scrutinizing 16 major nonprofit health systems' reported charity spending, which the hospital industry contested as "totally off base.

article thumbnail

Walmart Expands Virtual Primary Care to Associates & Families

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Walmart announced it is expanding virtual primary care, building on the traditional telehealth service for occasional sick visits for Walmart associates and their families. – As part of this expansion, virtual care options for digestive health and physical therapy will also be available, including some basic at-home lab work early next year.

98
article thumbnail

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.