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Cedars-Sinai CIO's tips to ensure genAI is fair, appropriate, valid, effective and safe

Healthcare It News

Craig Kwiatkowski, senior vice president and CIO at Cedars-Sinai, and his team have been pushing the famous health system forward in the realm of artificial intelligence. Their most prominent accomplishment has been the AI-powered virtual primary care app Cedars-Sinai Connect. Launched in fall 2023, the app already has increased primary care capacity by 11% – the equivalent of building three new clinics.

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HHS agency launches program to automate cybersecurity at hospitals

Healthcare Dive

The program will invest more than $50 million to create a software suite that could automatically find potential vulnerabilities that hackers could exploit and deploy fixes.

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Hims & Hers expands weight loss program to include access to GLP-1 medications

Fierce Healthcare

Six months after launching its weight loss program, online health and wellness company Hims & Hers added compounded GLP-1 medications to its offerings. | Six months after launching its weight loss program, online health and wellness company Hims & Hers added compounded GLP-1 medications to its offerings.

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Senate Finance Committee tackles Medicare physician pay reform

Healthcare Dive

On Friday, the committee released a white paper proposing Medicare adjust doctor reimbursement to account for inflation, a key goal for physician lobbies.

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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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HHS' ARPA-H offering more than $50M for hospital cybersecurity platform pitches

Fierce Healthcare

The Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS’) research funding agency is floating more than $50 million to developers who can build a scalable cybersecurity platform able to keep hospitals' c | The UPGRADE program will be handing out millions to those with the best pitches on how to detect hospital cybersecurity weaknesses and deploy fixes with minimal interruptions to care delivery.

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5 Considerations for Managing Data in the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) Era

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Jessica Rengstorf , MPH, Director of US Healthcare Strategy at Endava From Alexa speakers to Apple watches, robotic or ‘smart’ devices connected to the Internet of Things (IoT) are now ubiquitous among consumers. The healthcare market is no exception. The global Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) market is expected to reach over $187 billion by 2028, more than four times its worth in 2020—owing in part to improving technology and the rise in remote care during

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Steward lays out timeline for asset sales

Healthcare Dive

Steward aims to sell its physician group and most of its hospitals by July, according to court filings. If it can’t find qualified buyers, hospitals may close.

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Entia at-home full blood count analyser to be deployed at NHS trusts

Digital Health News

A full blood count analyser from Entia has received the UKCA mark and is set to be deployed at two NHS trusts this September, with more to follow.

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How to reduce your patient acquisition costs

Healthcare Dive

Learn how to reduce patient acquisition costs and increase patient lifetime value through effective healthcare marketing strategies in this latest article from CallRail.

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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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HHS puts $50M toward hospitals' ransomware fight

Becker's Health IT

A new agency within the National Institutes of Health is launching a $50 million initiative to develop tools for hospital IT teams that enhance their cybersecurity measures and resources to combat ransomware.

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Teladoc may face a second class action lawsuit by investors

Mobi Health News

The suit alleges Teladoc made misleading claims about its advertising spending related to BetterHelp causing decreased revenues and a substantial drop in its stock price.

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TruBridge Represents the AI Needs of Rural Communities

Healthcare IT Today

Rural areas represent 20.0% of the U.S. population , a percentage that has actually increased recently. TruBridge has joined a consortium of experts called the TRAIN program (standing for “Trustworthy, responsible AI network”) to make sure that these experts take into account the needs of rural residents and the health care sites that serve them.

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Hims & Hers adds GLP-1 injections to weight loss program

Mobi Health News

The company said its drugs will be more accessible than brand-name versions thanks to a partnership with a manufacturer of generic and 503B compounded injectables.

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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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NHS Lanarkshire trials Patientrack digital patient observation system in ED

Digital Health News

NHS Lanarkshire has tested a digital system that determines how ill emergency department patients are and prioritises their treatment accordingly.

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Are healthcare cyber attacks having a credit impact?

Becker's Health IT

Recent cyberattacks on healthcare organizations have raised concerns about potential financial repercussions, particularly regarding their credit ratings. However, according to Fitch Ratings, these cyber incidents are unlikely to impact the credit standings of the affected organizations.

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Centivo Acquires Eden Health to Scale Its Primary Care Centered Health Plans

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Centivo, a pioneering healthcare company built to make quality healthcare more affordable for employers and their employees, today announced the acquisition of Eden Health , an employer-centered virtual-first medical provider, effective immediately. – This strategic move enables Centivo to accelerate its plans to scale its primary care-centered health plans to more working families and employers nationwide.

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Papa to more closely align with insurers, promising cost reductions and best-in-class safety

Fierce Healthcare

Eldercare company Papa is looking to drive deeper support for insurance plans through new offerings focused on Star ratings and social determinants of health. | Papa CEO Andrew Parker says the company has rolled out new programs to help health plans meet SDOH goals and improve Star ratings.

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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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Beyond the EHR: Why We Need a Patient Communication Layer

HIT Consultant

Jake Pyles, CEO at CipherHealth Healthcare looks a lot different than it did a few years ago. Healthcare leaders need to address rising consumerism, persistent labor shortages, systemic equity gaps, and a critical shift toward value-based care. It’s worth asking: If the healthcare landscape has changed so much, why do foundational electronic health record (EHR) systems stand largely unchanged?

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Optum Rx puts emphasis on predictability with new pricing model

Fierce Healthcare

Optum Rx is rolling out a new pharmacy model that seeks to make drug costs more predictable and transparent for clients. | Optum Rx is rolling out a new pharmacy model that seeks to make drug costs more predictable and transparent for clients.

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AI-Powered Dentistry: Modernizing Dental Practices for Better Care and Efficiency

HIT Consultant

Dr. Cindy Roark, SVP and Chief Clinical Officer at Sage Dental In modern dentistry, the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) has created a profound shift, promising to revolutionize dental practices. From diagnostics to personalized treatment planning and patient care, AI technologies are spearheading an unprecedented era of precision and efficiency.

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Centivo acquires virtual-first medical provider Eden Health to expand its reach with employers

Fierce Healthcare

Centivo, a health plan for self-funded employers, acquired virtual-first medical provider Eden Health to broaden its reach with employers and expand to all 50 states. | Centivo, a health plan for self-funded employers, acquired virtual-first medical provider Eden Health to broaden its reach with employers and expand to all 50 states.

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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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Lumeris Completes $100M Equity Growth Capital Investment Round

Healthcare IT Today

St. Louis-based, privately held Lumeris announced the completion of a $100M equity capital raise. The funding round was led by Deerfield Management, a longstanding lender, and new investor Endeavor Health. Existing investors Kleiner Perkins, Sandbox Industries, BlueCross BlueShield Venture Partners, and JDLinx (an investment company owned by John Doerr) participated in the round.

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Komodo Health locks in new specialty data partners to drive health economics & outcomes research

Fierce Healthcare

Komodo Health, a healthcare data analytics company, announced two new specialty data partners last week that aim to expand the insights of its platform. | The latest partners to be announced are GeneDx, with its rare disease genomics data, and COTA Healthcare, bringing clinical oncology data. Komodo has also been expanding its own data products, including clinical observations, lab results, patient insurance, mortality and race and ethnicity.

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Prescriptions Are Up, Health Services Utilization Down, and GLP-1s Are a Major Growth Driver: IQVIA’s 2024 Update

Health Populi

In the past year, the growth of prescription drug utilization and spending has much to do with the use of GLP-1 agonists to treat diabetes and obesity, along with immunology therapy, and lipid meds, along with specialty medicines now accounting for over half of spending — up from 49% in 2018. This update comes from The Use of Medicines in the U.S. 2024 from the IQVIA Institute for Human Data Science.

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Inside healthcare ransomware negotiations

Becker's Health IT

Paying ransom is typically the only way for healthcare organizations to retrieve their data or restore their systems after a ransomware attack, ransomware negotiators told Politico.

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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.