Tue.Dec 19, 2023

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FTC, DOJ finalize merger guidelines that could impede healthcare M&A

Healthcare Dive

The new guidelines should give regulators sharper teeth in going after vertical and cross-market deals that have historically been difficult to challenge.

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Few health plans have dedicated Alzheimer’s and dementia care management strategy: survey

Fierce Healthcare

Health plans and value-based care organizations are ill-prepared to help patients with Alzheimer’s Disease or related dementia. | Only a small fraction of health plans and value-based care organizations have a fully developed care management model for its enrollees with dementia or Alzheimer's, a new survey shows.

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Digital Health 2023 Year in Review

Digital Health News

Digital Health's editor-in-chief Jon Hoeksma looks back at the key trends and big stories over the past 12 months.

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Most doctors have not yet tried AI but are 'cautiously optimistic' about the benefits

Fierce Healthcare

The hype around healthcare artificial intelligence has reached a fever pitch but most doctors are holding back from trying it out in their medical practice, for now. | Among those who are holding off, doctors report lack of confidence in accuracy and a lack of integration or access through existing tools — as key obstacles to adoption.

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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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John Muir, Tenet hospital deal collapses following FTC lawsuit

Healthcare Dive

John Muir Health will no longer acquire a California medical center from Tenet Healthcare, one month after regulators sued to block the deal over concerns it could drive up health costs in the region.

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4D cardiac imaging company LUMA Vision secures $22M

Mobi Health News

The company will use the funds to prepare for commercialization in the U.S., enhance its platform and seek FDA clearance for its VERAFEYE platform.

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2024 Outlook: Can GLP-1 patients stop taking the drug and keep weight off?

Fierce Healthcare

GLP-1 medications were one of the hottest topics in healthcare in 2023, and interest in the weight-loss medications is only expected to increase, which will likely result in different approaches fr | If 2023 was the year of shedding pounds with anti-obesity medications, weight loss companies wonder if 2024 is the year of tapering down drug usage while still keeping the weight off.

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Fortifying Healthcare Against Critical Cybersecurity Threats: A Three-Pronged Approach

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Ferdinand Hamada, Managing Director of Healthcare at MorganFranklin Consulting The healthcare sector has faced an unprecedented surge of serious cybersecurity threats in recent months. Continuity of patient care while safeguarding patient data and organizational systems has never been more crucial. As the industry grapples with “critical” vulnerabilities – threats which not only expose sensitive patient data but also open the door to potential remote code exec

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ICS leaders discuss integration, sustainability of shared care records 

Digital Health News

Shared care records are helping to improve patient outcomes and further the goal of integrated care, but funding must be made sustainable.

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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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A Simple, But Valuable Solution for Healthcare – Lock Sockets

Healthcare IT Today

As someone who has written about health IT and EHR for 18 years, I like to think there’s nothing about health IT that I haven’t written about. Plus, it’s fun to look back at how we covered the launch of the iPad and how that could be leveraged in healthcare. It’s been a few years since I’ve written about iPads in healthcare because tablets are now just a standard solution that’s integrated into the workflow and replacement lifecycle at healthcare organizatio

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Jefferson Health, Lehigh Valley Health Network targeting $14B, 30-hospital merger

Fierce Healthcare

Philadelphia-based Jefferson Health and Allentown, Pennsylvania-based Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) have taken the initial steps toward a $14 billion merger, the systems announced Tuesday.

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electronRx to unveil digital monitoring smartphone tech at CES 2024

Digital Health News

electronRx will be unveiling new technology at CES 2024 which will allow patients and healthcare organisations to monitor vital heart health measurements.

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Patients Crave Conversational Texting, Frustrated by Simplistic Healthcare Communication

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – A new survey by Artera , a leader in patient communication technology, reveals a stark disconnect between how healthcare providers communicate and what patients actually want. – The findings, based on responses from over 2,000 patients, paint a picture of frustration and missed opportunities, with simple phone calls and one-dimensional text messages falling short of patient expectations.

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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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Connecticut system gets insurer support months after cyberattack disrupts billing

Becker's Health IT

Connecticut health plans have decided to work with Manchester-based Eastern Connecticut Health Network to mitigate the effect of billing issues from a cyberattack in early August, according to CT Insider.

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Deloitte: Improving health equity in 2024 is a top-10 goal for most execs

Fierce Healthcare

More than 80% of C-suite executives from healthcare and life sciences organizations see improved health equity as a top-10 goal for 2024, a recent report by Deloitte found. | The report also found that nearly 50% of respondents expect to increase equity investments next year.

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How Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) Revolutionizes Clinical Trials

HIT Consultant

Gary Shorter – Head, AI and Data Science, IQVIA Technologies In the healthcare ecosystem, automation and data intelligence continue to gain momentum as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are integrated to streamline and accelerate processes. The clinical trial space is one area where pharmaceutical companies are leveraging these technologies to improve operations, in particular, data processing.

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'IT event' affects operations at Missouri hospital

Becker's Health IT

Liberty (Mo.) Hospital is diverting patients due to an "IT event.

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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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3 Compelling Reasons — Beyond the Law — to Expand Consumer Access to Personal Records

HIT Consultant

Tom Liddell, Harmony Healthcare IT CEO Rules and regulations protecting consumer data often burden businesses, no matter your industry. Rigorous consumer protections bog down financial institutions, e-commerce companies and educational organizations. These safeguards become even more demanding as consumers and government agencies call for increased transparency and access to personal data.

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Baptist Memorial Health Care succeeds in moving EHR DR to the cloud – and sees immediate results – with help from Optimum Healthcare IT

Fierce Healthcare

Baptist Memorial Health Care succeeds in moving EHR DR to the cloud – and sees immediate results – with help from Optimum Healthcare IT jpiatt Tue, 12/19/2023 - 15:03

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Supporting Youth Mental Health and the Critical Role of an Upstream Approach

HIT Consultant

Bob McCullough, PhD, VP of Clinical Strategy for Kooth Digital Health By providing scaffolding to help build psychological flexibility among young people, we can not only support good mental health for life but reduce the mounting cost of mental healthcare. Mental health is the defining public health crisis of our time. According to the CDC , 42% of high school students felt so sad or hopeless that they could not engage in their regular activities for at least two weeks in 2021, an increase of

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'Podnosis': Navigating the AI hype in healthcare

Fierce Healthcare

This week on "Podnosis," Dr. | This week on "Podnosis," Dr. Nigam Shah, Chief Data Scientist at Stanford Health Care, shares insights into the direction of the industry and anticipated developments as AI adoption gains momentum.

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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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Butterfly, Mendaera Partner to Transform Interventional Care with AI-Powered Robots

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Butterfly Network (BFLY), a provider of portable ultrasound technology, and Mendaera , a Silicon Valley robotics innovator, are teaming up to bring an AI-powered robotic system to market. – Powered by Butterfly™ solution, the collaboration promises to transform interventional procedures by combining Butterfly’s cutting-edge Ultrasound-on-Chip™ technology with Mendaera’s precision robotics.

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When Did You Last Update Your Surgeon’s Preference Card?

HealthIT Answers

By Aileen Killen PhD RN CPPS - Maintaining a steady workflow is critical for surgeons and their patients. Preference cards are one of the most common tools to keep surgical teams organized and running smoothly. The post When Did You Last Update Your Surgeon’s Preference Card? appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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CoachCare Acquires Verustat to Expand Remote Patient Monitoring Reach

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – CoachCare , a leading remote patient monitoring (RPM) and virtual health company, has made its fourth acquisition in 12 months, snapping up Nashville-based Verustat for an undisclosed amount. – This strategic move further strengthens CoachCare’s position in the rapidly growing RPM market, projected to reach $175.2 billion by 2027.

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symplr in the Spotlight: December 2023 | symplr

Symplr

Welcome to the latest roundup of healthcare news from symplr! This month, we delve into a variety of pressing issues in healthcare operations, ranging from new compliance challenges to novel strategies to minimize medical burnout and enhance healthcare credentialing. Read insights from medical experts like Karlene Kerfoot, our Chief Nursing Officer, and Dr.

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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.