Healthcare It News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin Health Network is an academic health system based in eastern Wisconsin. It embarked on a journey to foster disruptive innovations by establishing Inception Health as an independent vehicle to drive innovation and digital transformation, focusing on digital health technology. Artificial intelligence is at the heart of some of its most disruptive innovations.

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Healthcare Dive

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

According to the Department of Justice, enforcement in Medicare Advantage is of “critical importance” as the number of beneficiaries in the privatized insurance program swells.

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Fierce Healthcare

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

When Joseph Schneier, a transgender man then in his early 40s, started experiencing unusual spotting and elevated progesterone levels in 2021, his partner urged him to get checked out. | When Joseph Schneier, a transgender man in his early 40s, started experiencing unusual spotting and elevated progesterone levels in 2021, his partner urged him to get checked out.

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Healthcare Dive

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Removing barriers to care and improving care access through analyzing social determinants of health (SDoH) data is a key strategy.

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Advertiser: Celo

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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Bill of Health

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

By Adithi Iyer I have written previously about the not-so-distant possibility and promise of regenerative medicine , an area concerned with therapies that encourage the body to repair or heal itself. Cell-mediated and tissue-based technologies hold promise in inducing self-repair from within the body, and they’re making their way to market in traditional medicine.

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MRO Compliance

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The relationship between healthcare providers and payers is filled with decades of finger pointing and administrative burdens. From payer denials to telephone tag, both sides of the healthcare reimbursement process experience unnecessary operational abrasion and laborious manual procedures. MRO has witnessed the rocky relationship between providers and payers for decades.

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Healthcare Dive

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The private equity firm’s offer represents a 24% premium to R1’s closing price on Friday, but could be undervaluing the company, analysts said.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Stellar Sleep , which provides the first digital solution for chronic insomnia management, announced today a $6 million seed round, led by Initialized Capital with participation from Y Combinator, Lombardstreet Ventures, Switch Ventures, Moonfire Ventures, Scrum Ventures, 8vdx, and Goodwater. More than 25 million Americans suffer from chronic insomnia – meaning sleep problems 3+ nights a week for 3+ months.

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Healthcare Dive

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Revenue from acquisitions and outpatient services helped the Catholic health system trim losses.

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Electronic Health Reporter

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Over the last few years, artificial intelligence has become hugely prominent in society, and when it comes to healthcare that’s no different. All parts of healthcare are now using it, and there are plenty of […] The article Are There Dangers To AI Taking Such a Prominent Role In Healthcare?

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Becker's Health IT

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

"BlackCat ransomware gang claims responsibility for cyberattack on Change Healthcare, according to reports. Details still emerging as investigation continues.

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Digital Health News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

As NHS appointment no-shows continue to cost the NHS millions each year, Induction Healthcare's Paul Tambeau bets on digital empowerment for a turnaround.

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Becker's Health IT

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Change Healthcare said Feb. 26 that it expects the cybersecurity incident that has disrupted its payment and pharmacy processing operations to last at least through the day.

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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

HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Anthony Loss, Director of Solutions Strategy at ClearScale Having a comprehensive data strategy is paramount in the healthcare sector. Data can be both a blessing and a curse for healthcare organizations, depending on how well they manage their data. On one hand, data is the key to unlocking personalized medicine, research breakthroughs, and effective population health management.

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Becker's Health IT

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago advised patients to bring in printed copies of insurance cards and medication lists as it continues to deal with a cyberattack.

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Center for Health Insurance Reform

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

This winter, CHIR curled up with some good reads: the latest in health policy research. In December and January, we read studies on trends in employer-sponsored insurance, expanding insurance options for non-citizens, and state efforts to improve provider directory accuracy.

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Fierce Healthcare

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Elevance Health's CarelonRx will begin offering a weight management program, providing its members access to digital-first coaching and wellness tools. | Elevance Health's CarelonRx will begin offering a weight management program for members, including those that take GLP-1 medications.

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

What You Should Know: – Alamar Biosciences , a leader in precision proteomics for early disease detection raises $100M in Series C round, with an additional $28M expected within the next 30 days. This brings their total funding to nearly $250M. – The Series C funding round was led by led by Sands Capital , with participation from new and existing investors, including both financial and strategic partners.

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Digital Health News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Radiology tech company Hexarad is reducing diagnostic waiting times for acute and emergency care patients at NWAFT with its unique radiology tech platform.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The Healthcare IT Today site has been promoting the use of powerful new capabilities in generative AI for clinical applications , notably the automatic generation of doctors’ notes after a patient visit. But there may be even more valuable uses of generative AI in administrative tasks such as billing, resource management, and contract writing.

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Assaf Ohana, Chief Product Officer at Hello Heart What You Should Know: – Hello Heart, a provider of innovative digital health solutions appoints Assaf Ohana as its inaugural Chief Product Officer. – Prior to joining Hello Heart, Ohana served as Chief Product Officer at ActiveFence and Alto Pharmacy, where he played instrumental roles in developing cutting-edge products aimed at improving healthcare accessibility and efficiency.

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Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer

Download our 30-minute webinar where we delve into real-life examples of HIPAA violations and preventative measures every organization should know! You will learn: The critical factors that lead to HIPAA violations and how to identify them. Three compelling real-life cases of organizations that faced severe HIPAA penalties. Proven strategies to safeguard YOUR organization against HIPAA violations.

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Mobi Health News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The investment comes two years after the California-based company secured $65 million in funding.

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

What You Should Know: – GE HealthCare (Nasdaq: GEHC) and Biofourmis announced a strategic collaboration today, aiming to revolutionize patient care by enabling safe and effective care at home. – The strategic partnership leverages the expertise of both companies to deliver innovative care-at-home solutions, improving patient experiences and addressing healthcare system challenges. – GE HealthCare will begin distributing Biofourmis solutions to customers in the United States sta

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Fierce Healthcare

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Revenue cycle management technology giant R1 RCM has received an offer from private equity firm New Mountain Capital to buy out the roughly two-thirds of shares it doesn’t already own and take the | The private equity firm and its affiliates currently control almost a third of R1 RCM's shares. The all-cash offer's disclosure on Monday drove stock prices up by about 32% compared to Friday’s close.

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

What You Should Know: – b.well Connected Health , a leading platform provider for connected healthcare ecosystems raises $40M in Series C funding led by Leavitt Equity Partners. – b.well’s FHIR-based platform empowers healthcare organizations to create a unified experience for consumers, allowing them to manage their health information, receive valuable insights, and access care services conveniently.

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Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.