Wed.Jul 17, 2024

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Steward executives cashed in prior to bankruptcy filing

Healthcare Dive

Fourteen executives received over $1 million in total compensation the year before Steward entered Chapter 11 restructuring, bankruptcy documents show.

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Bon Secours taps Philips for 10-year patient monitoring collaboration

Healthcare It News

Cincinnati-based Bon Secours Mercy Health is teaming up with Royal Philips to implement and scale a new patient monitoring platform over the next three years – and then monitor it over the following seven. WHY IT MATTERS One of the nation’s largest Catholic health systems, BSMH has more than 1,200 care sites and 49 hospitals across Florida, Kentucky, Maryland, New York, Ohio, South Carolina and Virginia, as well as in Ireland.

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Elevance hits $2.3B in profit but trims long-term guidance

Healthcare Dive

Elevance beat Wall Street expectations in second-quarter results posted Wednesday, despite steep Medicaid membership losses that are affecting revenue forecasts.

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Fitterfly, Google Cloud launch meal tracking app using computer vision

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

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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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Judge dismisses Medicaid fraud suit against Centene’s board

Healthcare Dive

A Pennsylvania pension fund had argued Centene board members failed in their oversight responsibilities and ignored red flags about a Medicaid overbilling scheme.

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UHS names new senior VP of human resources

Healthcare Dive

Maria Zangardi stepped into the role July 15.

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King’s speech sets out Labour’s plans for cyber security, digital and data

Digital Health News

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's plans to introduce legislation for cyber security, digital and data were outlined in the King’s Speech on 17 July.

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Fitterfly, Google Cloud launch meal tracking app using computer vision

Mobi Health News

The app Fitterfly Klik allows people with diabetes to analyze their meals using a picture and AI that examines portion size, calorie count, and macronutrients and micronutrients.

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Healthcare costs set to rise by as much as 8% in 2025: PwC

Fierce Healthcare

Healthcare costs are set to rise between 7% and 8% in 2025, according to a new report from PwC. | Healthcare costs are set to rise between 7% and 8% in 2025, according to a new report from PwC.

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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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DHSC announces ministers responsible for digital and MedTech

Digital Health News

The junior ministers responsible for digital, data and MedTech within the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) have been announced.

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AI-generated messages to patients on par with clinicians, and can even be more empathetic, study finds

Fierce Healthcare

Electronic health record messages to patients drafted by generative AI were of similar quality and accuracy to those written by healthcare professionals, according to a newly published study conduc | A blind analysis of hundreds of EHR message drafts found similar quality and usability. Generative AI's contributions were more empathetic, but also tended to be longer and more linguistically complex.

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“Hubris Squared”: What SCOTUS Decision Gutting Deference to Public Agencies Means for Health Care Protections

Bill of Health

This post originally appeared on Health Care in Motion , published by the Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation. The last days of the Supreme Court of the United States’ (SCOTUS) term brought some blockbuster decisions with far reaching implications for federal agencies charged with regulating health care. In an expected but still monumental move, SCOTUS issued a decision in Loper Bright vs.

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Northwell Health teams up with Instacart to scale food-as-health programs

Fierce Healthcare

Grocery delivery company Instacart continues to expand its reach in healthcare and has notched a major health system partnership. | The first program to launch integrates Instacart Health tools into Northwell’s Center for Maternal Health Maternal Outcomes and Morbidity Collaborative (MOMS) so that moms-to-be who are food insecure have improved access to fresh and nutritious food.

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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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Truvian Health raises $74M for automated blood diagnostics platform

Mobi Health News

The funding will be used to secure FDA clearance for its benchtop blood testing system for use in doctor's offices, clinics and pharmacies.

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A model for 21st century outpatients, built on communication

Digital Health News

Outpatient services are old-fashioned and hugely wasteful.

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UnitedHealth was 'over-optimistic' about Change Healthcare restoration, CEO says

Becker's Health IT

UnitedHealth Group's CEO said the company was "over-optimistic" about how quickly business would return to normal following the Change Healthcare cyberattack.

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Elevance Health beats the Street in Q2 as it posts $2.3B in profit

Fierce Healthcare

Elevance Health beat the Street on both profit and revenue in the second quarter, according to its earnings report released on Wednesday.

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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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Policy Management in Hospitals: Ensuring Efficiency and Safety

Healthcare Blog

In the intricate web of operations that hospitals manage daily, the importance of effective policy management in hospitals cannot be overstated. Policies serve as the guiding principles that ensure consistency, safety, and quality of care across all facets of healthcare delivery. From patient interactions to administrative procedures, adherence to well-defined policies not only streamlines operations but also plays a crucial role in safeguarding both patients and staff.

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Viome Launches the First Personalized Toothpaste that Supports Whole-Body Health Using Biotic Data & AI

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Viome , a leading provider of personalized microbiome health products and solutions, today unveiled its pioneering VRx MyBiotics Toothpaste & Gel to complete its Oral Health Solution system, setting a new standard for daily oral care and support overall health. – This innovative product utilizes the unprecedented oral health insights from the Oral Health Intelligence™ Test (also available with Full Body Intelligence™ ) to create a personalized toothpas

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Suki brings AI scribes to community health centers with limited cash flow

Fierce Healthcare

Four more community health centers are implementing Suki AI’s ambient scribe in their clinics, the company announced on Thursday. | Suki AI, an ambient scribe solution, says community health centers are able to afford Suki, unlike other AI solutions on the market. Stakeholders have wondered if the healthcare AI revolution will benefit small practices.

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Leeds Teaching Hospitals to deploy Newton’s Tree AI platform

Digital Health News

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is to deploy the Newton's Tree AI platform, allowing it to procure, integrate and monitor third party AI algorithms.

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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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This Week’s Health IT Jobs – July 17, 2024

Healthcare IT Today

It can be very overwhelming scrolling though job board after job board in search of a position that fits your wants and needs. Let us take that stress away by finding a mix of great health IT jobs for you! We hope you enjoy this look at some of the health IT jobs we saw healthcare organizations trying to fill this week. Here’s a quick look at some of the health IT jobs we found: Center Medical Director – Cross Country Workforce Solutions Group eClinicalWorks Consultant – Recrui

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Retire the Pager: What to Look for in a Clinical Communications Solution | symplr

Symplr

When clinicians say, “time is tissue,” they mean it literally. A stroke patient loses about 1.9 million neurons every minute they’re untreated. And timely care can mean the difference between making a full recovery or suffering a lifelong disability.

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Data Privacy in Healthcare: Balancing Innovation with Patient Security

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Ganesh Nathella, Senior Vice President & General Manager – Healthcare and Life Sciences Business at Persistent Systems The rapid integration of digital technologies in healthcare has revolutionized patient care and operations, but it has also heightened concerns about data privacy. As telemedicine, remote patient monitoring, and other digital tools become more prevalent, the volume of sensitive patient data grows.

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HRSA awards $2.5M to help expand interstate licensing compacts for providers, social workers

Fierce Healthcare

The Department of Health and Human Services will give $2.5 million to expand the reach of professional interstate licensure compacts, it announced Tuesday at the Health Resource Services Administra | HHS' Health Resources and Services Administration announced a $2.5 million grant to support the expansion of interstate licensure compacts, which have been a boon for telehealth providers.

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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.