Healthcare Dive

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The news comes days after the Senate voted to hold Ralph de la Torre in criminal contempt for failing to comply with a congressional subpoena.

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Digital Health News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

DHSC has announced plans to launch a consultation on the clinical risk standards for the use of digital health technologies in 2024/5.

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Healthcare Dive

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The CMS said premiums, benefits and plan choices will hold steady in 2025, even as insurers have warned they could cut MA offerings in a bid to preserve profits.

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Fierce Healthcare

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Food insecurity is a critical challenge facing seniors, and SCAN Health Plan is teaming up with Instacart to roll out a new grocery benefit as part of its 2025 Medicare Advantage plan lineup. | Food insecurity is a critical challenge facing seniors, and SCAN Health Plan is teaming up with Instacart to roll out a new grocery benefit as part of its 2025 Medicare Advantage plan lineup.

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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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Healthcare Dive

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

More than 2,500 people work at the facility, which is Baxter’s largest manufacturing site. The company is still working to fully assess the damage.

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Healthcare Dive

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Providers who put AI-enhanced, real-time technology to work can improve their clean claims rate and pull payer dollars in more quickly.

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Digital Health News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Researchers at King’s College London and Imperial College London have developed an AI algorithm that could help aid drug discovery.

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Fierce Healthcare

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

A key hedge fund investor for CVS Health will meet with the company's top brass today in a move that signals a potential activist approach going forward,

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Digital Health News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

With the Labour Party Conference hosted in Liverpool just a week after the publication of Lord Darzi review, it's no surprise that there was a heavy focus on the report’s recommendations, writes Natalie Chishick on behalf of Access Health, Support and Care.

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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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Fierce Healthcare

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

'Good business and good health go hand in hand': Reducing inequities could add $2.

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HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

What You Should Know: – A new study by intelligent automation company ABBYY reveals that fear of missing out (FOMO) is a major factor driving AI investment in healthcare. – The study reveals that 57% of global healthcare providers expressed concern that their organizations will fall behind if they don’t embrace AI. Efficiency and Patient Service as Key Drivers While FOMO plays a role, over half (52%) of healthcare leaders also cite increased efficiency and improved patient serv

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Becker's Health IT

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Graybill Medical Group, a primary care provider based in Escondido, Calif., is terminating its management services agreement with Poway, Calif.-based Palomar Health Medical Group following a cyberattack on Palomar in May, The San Diego Union-Tribune reported Sept. 25.

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Digital Health News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS FT has deployed a knowledge-based medication administration system, which utilises barcode technology.

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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.

HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Vaibhav Srivastava, President of Healthcare, Insurance and Life Sciences (HILS), Innova Solutions In today’s growing cyber-attack landscape, hospital systems have quickly become the prime target of cyber threats as they collect sensitive patient data, including social security numbers, insurance information, and health records—making such an attack particularly appealing to bad actors.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

For the 150th episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast we are deciding if different topics in healthcare are a big deal, a little deal, or no deal at all! First up, we are making that decision on Epic having 190 million patients use MyChart with 5 billion logins each year. Next, we take a look at how 46% of healthcare organizations are now hosting their databases all or mostly in the cloud compared to 36% of other sectors doing the same to decide if that’s a big deal, little deal, or no

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HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Douglas Newton, MD, MPH, Chief Medical Officer of Rula Health With rising rates of loneliness, isolation and an alarming increase in suicide, the mental health crisis faced by youth in the United States requires urgent attention and innovative solutions. This has become a priority across many parts of healthcare, as recent research from the U.S. Surgeon General focuses on both the short- and long-term effects of these challenges and further highlights the need for effective mental health care fo

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The following is a guest article by Boris Dzhingarov. As an increasing number of healthcare institutions undergo digital transformation, they have to deal with the accompanying security risks. These risks vary from business to business because healthcare institutions set up their IT infrastructure differently. A major part of digital transformation is the adoption of cloud computing , which helps companies increase productivity, communicate better , and run more efficiently.

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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?

HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Rijraj Bhuptani, Co-founder and CEO SPRY Therapeutics, Inc. Administrative tasks are essential for ensuring high-quality patient care in health care, and the rehabilitation sector is no different. The sheer volume of patients can lead to an overwhelming burden of manual recordkeeping. Any inefficiency not only undermines the quality of care by causing delays for patients but also leads to therapist burnout.

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Becker's Health IT

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Discover the latest updates on the ongoing IT outage at Weiser Memorial Hospital in Idaho, including alleged ransomware and efforts to restore functionality.

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HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

What You Should Know: – Reimagine Care , the nation’s leading provider of on-demand cancer care, and Moffitt Cancer Center , the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida and host of the CancerX initiative, announce today a strategic partnership to transform cancer care delivery. – The collaboration addresses the increasing need for flexibility in care, allowing patients to receive their treatments without the limitations of traditiona

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Center for Health Insurance Reform

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Since the early 1990s, health care provider consolidation in states like Oregon has led to higher prices, reduced access, and worsened health inequities. In response, Oregon established the Health Care Market Oversight Program in 2022 to review major health care transactions, aiming to ensure they reduce costs and improve care access, especially for underserved populations.

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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

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

What You Should Know: – Avo , a provider of healthcare AI solutions, announces the launch of Ask Avo, a first-of-its-kind, customizable AI consult tool that seamlessly integrates into Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems. – Ask Avo harnesses patient data, institutional protocols, and updated medical guidelines to deliver trustworthy and relevant responses to complex clinical questions.

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HealthIT Answers

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Starts on October 20th in Las Vegas -Whether you aim to foster meaningful connections, gain insights on cutting-edge trends, enhance your professional journey, or elevate your organization to unprecedented success – HLTH 2024 is the gateway to achieve your unique mission. The post Attend HLTH 2024 in October appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Dossier

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Authored By: Geir Arnhoff CEO Linkedin In recent months, the healthcare industry has witnessed a concerning trend: a significant increase in hospital layoffs. From small community hospitals to large healthcare systems, financial pressures are forcing institutions to make difficult staffing decisions. It’s not an isolated trend, as economic factors such as inflation, declining reimbursements, and rising operational costs continue to strain hospital budgets.

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HealthIT Answers

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

By Avinash Shanbhag & Adam Wong - The draft action plan serves as a single resource for federal agencies and anyone else in the health IT community looking for the FHIR-based capabilities being used today by the federal government. Feedback on the action plan is being accepted through Nov. 25. The post Introducing the 2024 Draft Federal FHIR® Action Plan appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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