Healthcare Dive

AUGUST 13, 2024

It’s a major win for bankrupt Steward, which has sought to offload its physician group since December.

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AUGUST 13, 2024

Sponsor: TeleVox Primary topic: Artificial Intelligence Topic: Artificial Intelligence Patient Engagement Resource Central: White Papers External url: [link] Thumbnail: Body: Enterprise Taxonomy: AI Quality Care Analytics Care Short Headline: Keep patients informed, educated and connected with AI Region Tag: Global Edition Node settings: Exclude from Accelerate RSS feed

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Healthcare Dive

AUGUST 13, 2024

The nonprofit healthcare giant's results represent a strong quarter and a solid end to the first half of the year, one analyst said.

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Fierce Healthcare

AUGUST 13, 2024

Vivid Health is launching into the at-home care market to help clinical staff more efficiently fill out required, but time-consuming, assessment forms, reduce staff burnout and increase c | Digital health startup Vivid Health is a multispecialty care management platform that leverages generative AI to create patient care plans. The solution is particularly well suited for the home health sector, which struggles with capacity and burnout.

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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!

Digital Health News

AUGUST 13, 2024

East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust has become the first trust in the UK to adopt the Dedalus ORBIS U electronic patient record (EPR).

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Fierce Healthcare

AUGUST 13, 2024

Fifty-four percent of Medicare beneficiaries are enrolled in a private Medicare Advantage plan, and in seven states that figure tops 60%, according to a new report from KFF. | Fifty-four percent of Medicare beneficiaries are enrolled in a private Medicare Advantage plan, and in seven states that figure tops 60%, according to a new report from KFF.

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Fierce Healthcare

AUGUST 13, 2024

Steward Health Care has agreed to sell its physicians network, Stewardship Health, to Rural Healthcare Group, which is owned by a private equity group. | Steward Health Care has agreed to sell its doctors network, Stewardship Health, to Rural Healthcare Group, which is owned by a private equity group.

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Digital Health News

AUGUST 13, 2024

The first patients have been scanned a new, £3.6m gamma camera at The Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Hospital Trust.

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Fierce Healthcare

AUGUST 13, 2024

In places like rural El Paso, Texas, community health workers (CHWs) help thousands of underserved individuals obtain the food, housing and medical services they need to survive. | While there’s no silver bullet to save VBC, community-based health workers are best positioned to protect it.

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 13, 2024

What You Should Know: – PathAI , a leader in AI-powered digital pathology solutions, announced today the launch of AIM-MASH on its AISight Image Management System (IMS). – The new product offers advanced AI-based measurement tools to support pathologists in assessing Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) using the MASH Clinical Research Network (CRN) Activity Score.

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Fierce Healthcare

AUGUST 13, 2024

Cleveland-based MetroHealth's board of trustees on Friday fired President and CEO Airica Steed, Ed.D, RN, citing performance issues. | Cleveland-based MetroHealth's board of trustees on Friday fired President and CEO Airica Steed, Ed.D, RN, citing performance issues. But Dr. Steed claims the health system 'unlawfully' terminated her contract while she was on approved medical leave.

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 13, 2024

What You Should Know: – A new survey conducted by Carta Healthcare reveals a critical issue within the healthcare industry: the overwhelming burden placed on clinical data abstractors. The national online survey was performed by Reaction Data, a market research firm focused on the healthcare information technology industry. – The manual and time-consuming nature of data abstraction is leading to job dissatisfaction, reduced productivity, and increased errors.

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Fierce Healthcare

AUGUST 13, 2024

Kaiser Permanente wrapped up a strong first half of 2024 with a solid quarter, reporting $908 million of operating income (3.1% operating margin) and more than $2.1 billion of net income. | Kaiser Permanente wrapped up a strong first half of 2024 with a solid quarter, reporting $908 million of operating income (3.1% operating margin) and more than $2.1 billion of net income.

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 13, 2024

What You Should Know: – Vivid Health , an AI-powered care management company, today announced it’s expanding its generative AI platform to support the home health market. – The move will help home health agencies potentially double the number of patients they accept per day while also significantly reducing administrative burdens. Vivid Health: Revolutionizing Healthcare with Provider Led AI™ Vivid Health is a pioneering care management company harnessing the power of Provider Led A

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Electronic Health Reporter

AUGUST 13, 2024

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Janet Campbell, Chair, EHR Association Social Determinants of Health & Health Equity Task Force A patient’s risk within social determinant of health (SDOH) domains is typically assessed by social care and healthcare professionals through […] The article Recommendations for Capturing Social Determinants appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 13, 2024

What You Should Know: – John Snow Labs , a leader in AI for healthcare announced the release of API endpoints for its medical language models on AWS SageMaker, Databricks Marketplace, and Snowflake Marketplace. This development simplifies access to advanced healthcare AI capabilities for a wider audience. – With this new offering, customers can now deploy private API endpoints with just a few clicks, eliminating the need for complex infrastructure management.

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Symplr

AUGUST 13, 2024

When it comes to adopting and driving innovation in technology, healthcare has been ahead of the curve. The recent drive to adopt AI has accelerated to the point that it’s become ubiquitous. The number of AI-based patient applications filed by the medtech sector has almost quadrupled since 2018, and clinical and administrative personnel reap the benefits.

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 13, 2024

Lane Wise, Director of Customer Success at ABOUT Healthcare For patients, every transition of care to a different facility brings the risk of complications. When a patient is transitioning from a hospital to a post-acute care facility, for example, essential patient information relating to medical history and medication lists may be lost, overlooked, or not shared, resulting in delays to treatment and suboptimal care.

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Fierce Healthcare

AUGUST 13, 2024

PayZen, a startup that offers AI-powered patient financing solutions, picked up an oversubscribed series B funding round, led by NEA. | PayZen plans to use the series B funding to fuel continued development of its products and expand into additional different solutions to remove financial barriers to care for patients.

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 13, 2024

What You Should Know: – Google launches Loss of Pulse Detection, a new feature on Pixel Watch 3 designed to save lives. – The new feature can detect when a user has lost their pulse and automatically place a call to emergency services, providing critical assistance in life-threatening situations. Loss of Pulse Detection Feature The feature leverages advanced AI and sensor technology to accurately detect loss of pulse events.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 13, 2024

Akamai emerged just as the Web was getting big, and has been making web traffic fast and secure through most of the Web’s history. According to Tony Lauro, their Director of Security Technology & Strategy, one-third of the world’s web traffic passes through their servers. And Lauro has special insights for keeping health care sites secure.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 13, 2024

Sponsor: RingCentral Primary topic: Telehealth Topic: Privacy & Security Telehealth Resource Central: White Papers External url: [link] Thumbnail: Body: Sponsor: RingCentral Enterprise Taxonomy: Telehealth Operations Cybersecurity and Privacy Patient Access Business Data and Information Short Headline: Create secure, connected omnichannel communications Region Tag: Global Edition Node settings: Exclude from Accelerate RSS feed

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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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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 13, 2024

Funding Focused on Accelerating Customer Growth and Product Development Loyal (the Company), a healthcare technology company focused on digital patient engagement, today announced it has closed on a $33.5M Series B financing. The round included support from existing investors, Concord Health Partners, and multiple strategic investors. The financing is expected to provide resources to expand the Company’s customer base and product development, support customer success, and accelerate growth.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 13, 2024

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Digital Health News

AUGUST 13, 2024

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a 10-year contract extension for an EPR system from TPP, worth almost £6.3 million.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 13, 2024

Sponsor: RingCentral Primary topic: Telehealth Topic: Telehealth Workflow Resource Central: White Papers External url: [link] Thumbnail: Body: Sponsor: RingCentral Enterprise Taxonomy: Telehealth Operations Workflow Patient Access Business Process Short Headline: Streamline workflows with a unified communications platform Region Tag: Global Edition Node settings: Exclude from Accelerate RSS feed

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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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HealthIT Answers

AUGUST 13, 2024

By Natalie Schibell MPH - Interoperability allows healthcare IT systems and software applications to effectively communicate, share data, and use this information to improve patient outcomes and streamline care coordination. It is a cornerstone of contemporary medical practice, promoting seamless integration across clinical environments. The post Elevating Clinical Excellence: The Vital Role of Interoperability appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 13, 2024

Sponsor: RingCentral Primary topic: Financial/Revenue Cycle Management Topic: Financial/Revenue Cycle Management Patient Engagement Telehealth Resource Central: White Papers External url: [link] Thumbnail: Body: Sponsor: RingCentral Enterprise Taxonomy: Operations Finance Telehealth Business Patient Access Short Headline: Increase profitability through better customer engagement Region Tag: Global Edition Node settings: Exclude from Accelerate RSS feed

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HealthIT Answers

AUGUST 13, 2024

By Matt Fisher - The state of non-compete provisions across the country remains in a bit of flux. The FTC promulgated a new rule in April 2024 that, if allowed to go into effect, will ban non-compete provisions. Almost as soon as the final rule was announced, challenges to the rule were filed in court. The post Much Ado About Non-Competes appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Verisys

AUGUST 13, 2024

July 2024 Bad Actor Roundup By Verisys Each month we will give a roundup of recent healthcare fraudsters and compliance busters. Here is a round-up of bad actors: Precision Lens Agrees to Pay $12 Million to the United States for Kickbacks to Doctors in Violation of the False Claims Act ( Full Announcement ) Admera Health Agrees to Pay Over $5M to Settle False Claims Act Allegations of Kickbacks to Third Party Marketers ( Full Announcement ) Santa Paula Doctor Pleads Guilty to Health Care Fraud f

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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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