Healthcare Dive

JUNE 18, 2024

RxPass is now available to more than 50 million Medicare members after Amazon brought it into compliance with the insurance program’s regulatory standards.

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Healthcare It News

JUNE 18, 2024

Color Health, a genetic testing company, is using OpenAI's newest, less expensive, large language model to equip doctors with pretreatment workup expertise that could speed up prior authorization requests for cancer screening diagnostics and get patients into treatment faster. The company has also partnered with the University of California San Francisco to study how the cancer copilot tool performs in surfacing early warning signs, seemingly incongruous red flags and other pertinent details

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Healthcare Dive

JUNE 18, 2024

New government projections chart the dogged rise in the nation’s uninsured rate as policies that swelled healthcare coverage during the coronavirus pandemic expire.

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Healthcare It News

JUNE 18, 2024

Connected care through the Memorial Healthcare System's mobile application gets patients engaged and taking more control of their care, and by feeding data to EHRs, can also help to save nurses time, says Jesus Diaz, director of nursing informatics.

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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!

Healthcare Dive

JUNE 18, 2024

The Medicare funding program, which launched in March to ease cash flow challenges for providers, will stop accepting applications July 12.

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Becker's Health IT

JUNE 18, 2024

Cyberattacks against hospitals and health systems are becoming more frequent and disruptive. As a result, CIOs are working with their teams to heighten cyber hygiene across the organization.

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Fierce Healthcare

JUNE 18, 2024

Novant Health is throwing in the towel on its $320 million plan to purchase two Community Health Systems hospitals after the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) scored an injunction on the deal from an | "With the FTC’s continued roadblocks we do not see a way to finalize this transaction," a spokesperson for the nonprofit system said Tuesday.

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Healthcare Dive

JUNE 18, 2024

Steward has a vested interest in keeping workers happy. Its assets, which the health system plans to sell this summer, could lose value if physicians quit.

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Fierce Healthcare

JUNE 18, 2024

You can’t spell AHIP without AI. | Health insurance executives are captivated by artificial intelligences' use cases. Here's where they see advancements on the horizon.

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Digital Health News

JUNE 18, 2024

AI-powered physio clinic, Flok Health is planned to be rolled out in the NHS by Autumn 2024, with the aim of cutting physiotherapy waiting lists.

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 18, 2024

Although we all call it AI, the technology we have is not all the way there to be true independent and self-thinking artificial intelligence. Instead, the AI that we are working with is a very sophisticated technology that is trained to predict and analyze things based on what it has been coded and trained to recognize. So in that spirit, let’s take a moment to look at all of the work that AI-driven predictive analytics and machine learning algorithms are doing in the world of healthcare r

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Digital Health News

JUNE 18, 2024

NHS Dumfries and Galloway is warning around 150,000 patients to assume that their personal data is likely to have been stolen and published online.

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 18, 2024

“Every innovation from Greenway going forward is going to be based on AI” That was just one of several bold statements made by Pratap Sarker, CEO of Greenway Health at the company’s user group conference (ReEngage) last week in Arlington, TX. Other statements included: “Now it’s time for us to get even more aggressive on rolling out needed features, interoperability, and cybersecurity.” “Cybersecurity is what keeps me up at night and that’s why we have rapidly rolle

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Digital Health News

JUNE 18, 2024

Northern Ireland's blood transfusion service has migrated to Clinisys WinPath, with the aim of creating a single technology platform.

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Fierce Healthcare

JUNE 18, 2024

The uninsured rate in the U.S. has declined by 26% over the past several years, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. | The uninsured rate in the U.S. has declined by 26% over the past several years, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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HIT Consultant

JUNE 18, 2024

What You Should Know: – A new report by Incredible Health , the leading platform for connecting nurses with healthcare employers, paints a concerning picture of the American healthcare system. The report, titled “ 2024 Healthcare Executive Report , ” reveals a crisis brewing – a deepening shortage of nurses that threatens patient care. – The US healthcare system is projected to face a staggering shortage of 1 million nurses by 2030.

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Mobi Health News

JUNE 18, 2024

Patients in Switzerland will have access to Mika Health's psychological support offerings in conjunction with pharmaceutical therapy.

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Jerri Lynn Ward

JUNE 18, 2024

Isn’t it interesting how bureaucracies believe they can conjure the expected results like magic if they pass a rule? It’s like the alchemists of old who were, essentially, practicing wizardry. You can find the new rule here , introduced by the typical word salad employed by governmental agencies. Did you know that you are presumed to be “hiding profits?

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HIT Consultant

JUNE 18, 2024

Jay Anders, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Medicomp Systems Healthcare is on the cusp of a transformative era, with artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs) demonstrating remarkable potential in streamlining clinical documentation, quality measurement, and medical coding. As these technologies mature, forward-thinking healthcare provider organizations are exploring ways to leverage AI to improve data quality, reduce clinician burden, and ultimately enhance patient care.

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Becker's Health IT

JUNE 18, 2024

HHS warns healthcare sector of cybersecurity vulnerability in PHP programming language, with confirmed exploitation attempts within 24 hours of disclosure.

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HIT Consultant

JUNE 18, 2024

Michael Casamassa VP of Sales for Payor Solutions, Henry Schein Medical The challenge of staff shortages in healthcare continues to remain persistent in the United States. To help mitigate what could be a long-term challenge, according to an article in TIME, institutions are staffing facilities with temporary health professionals due to rising turnover, fluctuations in demand, and evolving appreciation for work-life balance.

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Mobi Health News

JUNE 18, 2024

The updated AI offerings will allow users and providers to gain personalized insights on blood pressure readings to help control the emergence of chronic health conditions.

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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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HIT Consultant

JUNE 18, 2024

What You Should Know: – FTI Consulting’s inaugural Hospital Operations Outlook Survey paints a picture of a healthcare industry navigating a complex post-pandemic environment. While hospitals strive to meet the evolving needs of patients and communities, they grapple with significant challenges, including workforce shortages, financial pressures, and the ever-present threat of cyberattacks. – The FTI Consulting survey unveils the multifaceted challenges and opportunities facing

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Fierce Healthcare

JUNE 18, 2024

Telepsychiatry provider Talkiatry has unveiled $130 million of new equity and debt financing to expand its model of value-based, virtual behavioral care. | The equity and debt financing round is led by venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz and will help the company secure more value-based contracts with health plans.

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HIT Consultant

JUNE 18, 2024

Tony Vahedian, CEO at CCS A report from the Peterson Health Technology Institute (PHTI) found that many digital diabetes management platforms aren’t providing meaningful ROI for patients or the health system as a whole. Users of common technologies only see small, incremental clinical benefits, such as 0.23%–0.60% point reduction in HbA1c when compared to traditional care.

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Digital Health News

JUNE 18, 2024

No clinical informatician should work in isolation.

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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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HIT Consultant

JUNE 18, 2024

What You Should Know: – Canopy , the leading provider of wearable safety technology for healthcare workers, announced a significant expansion of its platform. – The company unveiled two key innovations: Wear-1, a new wearable safety button, and Canopy Go, a home health solution. This expansion extends real-time safety support beyond hospital walls, protecting healthcare workers wherever they provide care.

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 18, 2024

Funding Will Be Used to Scale Across Sales, Marketing, and Product Development to Continue Solving for Pharmacy Labor Shortage Plenful , an AI workflow automation platform streamlining pharmacy and healthcare operations, today announced a $17M Series A round, increasing its total raised capital to more than $25 million. This milestone signifies a meaningful step forward in Plenful’s mission to modernize pharmacy operations through advanced automation and artificial intelligence.

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HIT Consultant

JUNE 18, 2024

What You Should Know: – A new report by Philips , the Future Health Index 2024, paints a concerning picture of the healthcare industry struggling with significant staffing shortages. – The report, based on a survey of 3,000 healthcare leaders across 14 countries, reveals how this crisis is impacting both staff and patients. Burnout and Backlogs: The Human Cost of Staff Shortages The report reveals a concerning trend – nearly two-thirds (66%) of healthcare leaders report increas

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Fierce Healthcare

JUNE 18, 2024

Union nurses across six of Providence’s Oregon hospitals kicked off a three-day strike early Tuesday morning, though they may have to wait a few days longer before returning to their posts. | The Oregon Nurses Association, which represents the 3,000 striking nurses, have alleged violations of the state's newly active Safe Staffing Law. Providence said it disagrees with the union's interpretation of the statute and criticized other alleged tactics to "shame" the large nonprofi

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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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