Tue.Oct 24, 2023

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2.3M people would gain coverage if 10 remaining states expanded Medicaid, report finds

Healthcare Dive

Black people, young adults and women, especially those of reproductive age, would see the biggest coverage gains, according to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Urban Institute.

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WebMD Ignite collaborates on data privacy in omnichannel outreach

Healthcare It News

Healthcare organizations can now prevent protected health information collected by their marketing channels from reaching destinations where organizations do not have a business associate agreement, according to WebMD Ignite and Freshpaint. WHY IT MATTERS For healthcare organizations, the use of cookies, tracking technologies, digital advertising and analytics tools that other industries use to drive growth presents serious privacy risks and technical challenges.

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Prospect Medical Holdings clear to seek buyer for Crozer Health

Healthcare Dive

The private equity firm has nine months to find a buyer for its struggling four-hospital health system under an agreement announced by the Pennsylvania attorney general last week.

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Exclusive: Caregiver support platform Helpful partners with VNS Health

Healthcare It News

Users of Helpful can now access a loved one's benefit information about their New York-based health plan and select medical records through its app.

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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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Introduction to the Symposium: From Principles to Practice: Human Rights and Public Health Emergencies

Bill of Health

By Roojin Habibi, Timothy Fish Hodgson, and Alicia Ely Yamin Today, as the world transitions from living in the grips of a novel coronavirus to living with an entrenched, widespread infectious disease known as COVID-19, global appreciation for the human rights implications of public health crises are once again rapidly fading from view. Against the backdrop of this burgeoning collective amnesia, a project to articulate the human rights norms relevant to public health emergencies led to the devel

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Patient outcomes point to efficacy of telehealth and virtual care

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The emergence of telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting surge in the adoption of telemedicine are helping address patients’ needs without major signs of safety concerns, according to a study by Kaiser Permanente. WHY IT MATTERS The study, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, analyzed more than 1.5 million adult patients at Kaiser Permanente Northern California in 2021, and compared treatment and follow-up visits among primary care telemedicine (video and telepho

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HCA misses Q3 expectations on costs from staffing firm Valesco

Healthcare Dive

The for-profit reported operational strains associated with its physician staffing firm in its third-quarter earnings.

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Where virtual care meets value-based care

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Gary Hamilton, CEO of patient engagement technology vendor InteliChart, believes three things about virtual care that, he says, deserve more attention: Telehealth services can offer healthcare providers the opportunity and capability to reach broader populations – and they can serve as disease prevention tools for these populations. Telemedicine tools can help ensure physicians and their care teams better manage patient care, and the associated workflow, to help their patients stay their h

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Centene beats Q3 forecasts despite stars, redeterminations pressures

Healthcare Dive

The payer’s Medicare Advantage star ratings have improved slightly, but “certainly do not reflect the ambitions of our company,” CEO Sarah London said.

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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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Japanese doctors start adopting gen AI

Mobi Health News

Ubie has recently introduced an LLM-based feature that provides an automated summary of patient pre-interviews.

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Practical Application of AI Delights eClinicalWorks Customers

Healthcare IT Today

eClinicalWorks AI-Assistant During the opening session of the 2023 eClinicalWorks National Conference (#eCWNC23), company CEO Girish Navani unveiled a slew of AI-powered enhancements, including: Ambient clinical voice to create visit notes (through integration with Sunoh.ai ) AI automation to help with revenue cycle management AI to help reduce no-shows Integration of ChatGPT and generative AI to increase efficiency That final category included two enhancements that generated hearty applause and

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Exclusive: Caregiver support platform Helpful partners with VNS Health

Mobi Health News

Users of Helpful can now access a loved one's benefit information about their New York-based health plan and select medical records through its app.

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Labor shortages, claims denials, supply chain still hamstring hospital margins, survey shows

Fierce Healthcare

Healthcare’s days of widespread contract labor reliance may be over, but hospitals and health systems are still frequently reporting labor shortages and other operating hurdles keeping them from he | Contract labor reliance may be largely in the past, but hospital leaders say there's still plenty of hurdles ensuring “a slow climb" to long-term operational sustainability.

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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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OrbiMed scores more than $4.3B in private investment funds

Mobi Health News

The investment firm's portfolio includes tech-enabled drug discovery startup Insilico and fertility benefits manager Carrot Fertility.

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Why Secure Data Archiving is Critical to Fortifying Your Healthcare Organization’s Technology Stack

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Shawn Fergason, Senior Vice President of Information Technology and Technology Services at MediQuant Securing healthcare data archiving is not just good practice – it’s essential for safeguarding confidential patient information and should be a cornerstone of a healthcare organization’s cybersecurity program. Alongside other protective measures, data archiving plays a pivotal role in strengthening security by retiring applications and software that aren’

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Teladoc brings in $660M in Q3 revenue, reaches 90M members as executives focus on boosting bottom line

Fierce Healthcare

Teladoc's third-quarter revenue grew 8% to reach $660 million, boosted by solid performance in its chronic condition management business and steady membership growth as the company now touts 90 mil | Teladoc's scale, strong financial position and free cash flow performance put the company in a competitive position compared to many virtual care startups struggling in the current macroeconomic environment, executives said.

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Cortica Closes $40 Million Series D Extension Led by CVS Health Ventures, LRVHealth, and Other Strategic Investors, Bringing Round Total to $115 Million

Healthcare IT Today

Funding to Support Expanded Access to Whole-Child, Value-Based, Outcomes-Driven Autism Care Cortica , the United States’ leading physician-led, whole-child, value-based autism services company, has raised $40 million in a Series D extension, bringing the total Series D round to $115 million. The extension was entirely strategic, led by CVS Health Ventures , in conjunction with LRVHealth , Ascension Investment Management (a subsidiary of Ascension ), and the University of Wisconsin F

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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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Drug+ solutions and how they improve patient outcomes and provider satisfaction

Mobi Health News

Personalizing companion care protocols for complex cancers.

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Northern Care Alliance cuts referral times with Bleepa

Digital Health News

A review into the use of Bleepa at Northern Care Alliance NHS FT has found the clinical communications platform reduced referral wait times by 75%.

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Direct Contracting model reaches nearly $500M in net savings

Fierce Healthcare

The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) unveiled 2022 calendar year results for the Direct Contracting Model on Monday. | More than three-quarters of those who participated in the program reaped savings, data from CMMI revealed.

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Princess Alexandra deploys digital experience management solution

Digital Health News

Deploying a digital experience management solution from Riverbed will see Princess Alexandra save up to £3m in IT costs over the course of five years.

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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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UnitedHealthcare adding 4 new states to ACA exchange footprint for 2024

Fierce Healthcare

UnitedHealthcare is expanding its footprint on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) exchanges to four new states in 2024, the insurance giant

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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ?

Digital Health News

Today's coffee briefing includes news from Avenda Health, North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust and NHS Property Services.

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Independent pharmacies sue Express Scripts, allege price-fixing

Fierce Healthcare

Several independent pharmacies have filed suit against pharmacy benefit management giant Express Scripts, alleging that the company colluded with Prime Therapeutics to fix reimbursement rates. | Several independent pharmacies have filed suit against pharmacy benefit management giant Express Scripts, alleging that the company colluded with Prime Therapeutics to fix reimbursement rates.

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Israel Defense Forces to Utilize UltraSight’s PoCUS Devices in Combat

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – UltraSight – an AI-powered micro-ultrasound company that is revolutionizing cardiac sonography to enable more accurate and timely clinical decisions – is now offering its services to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The device has FDA clearance and is now available in Israel, the UK, and the US. – Many of the IDF soldiers will now have an ultrasound in their pocket.

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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.