Mon.Jan 08, 2024

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Telehealth offers advantages for treating children with feeding disorders

Healthcare It News

Many neurotypical and most neurodivergent children struggle with feeding difficulties. This does not just affect the child – it impacts the whole family. Focused Approach is a startup that helps children aged six months to 16 years old with feeding disorders. Its program Focused on Feeding has helped families go from hospital bed (with malnutrition) to the dinner table – entirely via telemedicine.

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Healthcare technology trends to watch in 2024

Healthcare Dive

Experts discuss their predictions for healthcare industry trends, including investment and consolidation in digital health, adoption of artificial intelligence and improving cybersecurity in healthcare in 2024.

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UpDoc to develop conversational, assistant-directed AI providers

Healthcare It News

All care delivered through UpDoc's artificial intelligence-based remote patient providers would be prescribed by physicians or clinical pharmacists who oversee the platform, the company said in an announcement on Friday. WHY IT MATTERS UpDoc's remote patient intervention technology leverages conversational AI powered by multiplelarge language models, including GPT-4 through Microsoft's Azure Open AI Service, Google Cloud's MedLM and Vertex AI models.

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Amazon launches chronic condition management portal; Omada nabs first partnership

Healthcare Dive

The new program surfaces eligible benefits for weight management, diabetes and other cardiometabolic conditions when users search Amazon for related devices, like a glucose monitor.

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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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NHSE to investigate Palantir for possible breach of FDP contract

Digital Health News

NHS England will investigate whether US data analytics giant Palantir violated the terms of its contract to run the Federated Data Platform.

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Here’s What to Expect from IoMT Cybersecurity in 2024

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Shankar Somasundaram, CEO at Asimily Healthcare delivery organizations (HDOs) continue to be up against a fast-moving landscape trying to keep up with and mitigate cybersecurity threats to medical technology. But even setting aside the immense challenge of safeguarding Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) devices from increasingly sophisticated and frequent attacks, HDOs must also adapt to shifting cyber insurance practices and compliance mandates.

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HHS names first chief competition officer

Healthcare Dive

Stacy Sanders will work with regulators to tackle industry consolidation in an effort to rein in rising healthcare costs.

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New UK Digital Health and Care association launched

Digital Health News

UK Digital Health and Care (UKDHC), a new UK membership body has been launched to provide a home for professionals in the sector.

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Providers push back on info blocking penalties

Healthcare Dive

Provider groups argued for changes in financial penalties and more information on an appeals process.

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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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New Year’s Wish List for Healthcare – Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 131

Healthcare IT Today

The 131st episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast is our first episode in 2024! For this episode, we are looking forward and making a wish list of things we would like to see happen in healthcare this year. The first wish on our list is the two changes we would like to see happen in healthcare. Our second wish is about the regulation changes we want to happen in 2024.

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Essentia Health, Marshfield Clinic abandon merger plans

Healthcare Dive

The Midwestern health systems were in merger discussions since October 2022.

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Uber Health, Socially Determined partner to leverage SDOH data

Mobi Health News

The company will use Socially Determined's analytics data to help Medicaid, Medicare Advantage and commercial insurance patients access food, prescriptions and transportation.

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CarelonRx president encourages healthcare leaders to commit to improving pharmacy experience for consumers in 2024

Healthcare Dive

CarelonRx President Paul Marchetti highlights three ways healthcare leaders can improve the pharmacy experience.

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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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Volpara Health Enters Agreement to be Acquired by Lunit, Inc.

Healthcare IT Today

Volpara Health Technologies (Volpara) , a global leader in software for the early detection of breast cancer, is pleased to announce it has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Lunit Inc. Under the terms of the agreement, Lunit would acquire all shares of Volpara stock for A$1.15 per share in cash, representing a 47.4% premium to the Company’s closing stock price on December 13 , 2023.

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Waiting room 2.0: The television software that engages patients, fosters brand loyalty and boosts revenue in retail health centers

Healthcare Dive

UPshow CONNECT is a patient engagement platform used to broadcast sponsored content in the waiting rooms. It grabs customer attention, boosts engagement, and turns screens into revenue-generating tools.

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Hackers say they didn't encrypt health system's data to not 'interfere with patient care'

Becker's Health IT

A hacker group said it only stole data from Trenton, N.J.-based Capital Health — but didn't encrypt it — "so as not to interfere with patient care," databreaches.net reported Jan. 8.

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Printed materials in healthcare can improve patient relationships and build brand loyalty, helping create a prescription for success

Healthcare Dive

Learn more about how high-quality printed materials can help healthcare organizations build patient relationships and boost brand loyalty.

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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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JPM24: Mayo Clinic deepens AI commitment with new Cerebras Systems deal

Fierce Healthcare

SAN FRANCISCO — Real-world data and artificial intelligence are front and center among Mayo Clinic’s plans for the future. | The Minnesota nonprofit courted investors and other conference attendees Monday with details on its ongoing pilots and other AI initiatives.

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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ? 

Digital Health News

Today's briefing covers a new 24/7 service from the London Clinic and a new app to tackle UTI-related hospital admissions.

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Innovaccer joins AI scribe race, unveiling tool to simplify note-taking for doctors

Fierce Healthcare

Innovaccer, maker of digital tools for providers, has launched an AI assistant that transcribes, analyzes and summarizes conversations between providers and patients. | Sara Scribe prepares encounter notes and provides clinical insights into quality gaps, coding gaps and potential diagnoses for the clinician.

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The NCAA May Pay a Healthy Sum to Student Athletes

Bill of Health

By Bobby Stroup Right now in a Los Angeles courtroom , the fate of the NCAA hangs in the balance. Perhaps as a way to preempt the outcome, on December 6, NCAA President Charlie Baker sent a letter proposing some schools should be allowed to compensate student athletes for using their name, image and likeness (NIL). President Baker is right to try and get ahead of the student-athlete compensation issue, but NIL payments are not the only issue at play.

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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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JPM24: Digital health funding hit $10.7B in 2023, the lowest in four years. How will the market shakeout?

Fierce Healthcare

SAN FRANCISCO — As many investors predicted, digital health funding took a dive in 2023 with startups bringing in $10.7 billion across 492 deals, representing the lowest amount of capital invested | Faced with tightening capital availability, startups got creative to stay afloat and looked for lifelines in 2023, according to Rock Health research analysts.

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2024 Predictions Final Thoughts

HealthIT Answers

Over the past few weeks we have heard from many of our industry experts on what they see happening in 2024. From AI to equity, from security to interoperability, from finance to payments, and from innovation to transformation, here are some final thoughts. The post 2024 Predictions Final Thoughts appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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JPM24: How Aetna charted a comeback in the 2024 MA star ratings

Fierce Healthcare

For the 2023 plan year, Aetna's performance in the annual Medicare Advantage star ratings took a massive hit, with just 21% of its members enrolled in plans that earned a score of four stars or mor | After a rough showing a year ago, Aetna bounced back for 2024, and was one of the stronger performers in the latest star ratings.

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BT’s Etc. to scale preventative remote care initiative in North of England

Digital Health News

BT Group's incubation hub, Etc., is expanding its preventative remote care initiative, with phase 2 rolling out to 228,000 patients based in Cheshire.

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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.