Wed.Jun 26, 2024

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Hospital mergers tied to increased layoffs, reduced tax revenues: report

Healthcare Dive

A National Bureau of Economic Research report found layoffs followed hospital mergers, as employers struggled to absorb the costs of rising healthcare premiums.

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New platform helps patients control, even monetize, their medical data

Healthcare It News

The HIMSS AI in Healthcare Forum is scheduled to take place September 5-6 in Boston. Learn more and register.

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UAB Health to acquire Ascension St. Vincent’s for $450M

Healthcare Dive

The deal is set to close later this year, pending regulatory review.

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Amazon consolidates Clinic telehealth service into Amazon One Medical offering

Fierce Healthcare

Amazon continues to evolve its healthcare business more than a year after spending $3.9 billion on a primary care company. | Amazon continues to evolve its healthcare business more than a year after spending $3.9 billion on a primary care company. The online retail giant is now folding its Amazon Clinic telehealth service into its One Medical primary care platform.

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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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CHAI releases draft framework for responsible health AI

Healthcare Dive

CHAI’s standards fill a gap left by the federal government as the private sector continues to race ahead on AI.

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Why Is Cell Line Development Crucial For Biologics?

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Biologics have revolutionized the field of medicine, offering advanced treatments for a wide range of diseases, including cancer, autoimmune disorders, and genetic conditions. These therapies, which include complex molecules such as monoclonal antibodies and therapeutic […] The article Why Is Cell Line Development Crucial For Biologics?

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Hackers targeting healthcare in order to divert payments

Becker's Health IT

"FBI and HHS issue joint alert to healthcare leaders about social engineering campaign targeting organizations.

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How To Fight Obesity?

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Losing weight can really make a difference in daily life. However, changing attitudes and habits is very difficult for many people, and often seems even impossible. Fortunately, with the help of specialists and doctors, it […] The article How To Fight Obesity?

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Becoming Patient-obsessed at Qualtrics

Healthcare IT Today

Qualtrics is a data collection and analysis platform that’s used by many in health care, focused on “experience management.” In this video, Adrienne Boissy, MD, Chief Medical Officer, explains that good treatment depends on empathy—even on love. Leading organizations (the Mayo Clinic is mentioned in particular) use data to measure patient experience and ask whether employees are “living your values.” Traditionally, she says, only 21% of patients fill out CMS’s

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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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IncludeHealth teams up with major orthopedic physician network to expand the reach of virtual physical therapy

Fierce Healthcare

Virtual physical therapy company IncludeHealth has inked a partnership with OrthoForum Value Network to expand the reach of its digital musculoskeletal care solution to more providers and | IncludeHealth has inked a partnership with OrthoForum Value Network to expand the reach of its digital musculoskeletal care solution to more providers and patients.

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CHAI Releases Draft Responsible Health AI Framework

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Today the Coalition for Health AI (CHAI) released a draft framework for responsible health AI with an invitation for public review and comment. – The framework, consisting of an Assurance Standards Guide, provides considerations to ensure standards are met in the deployment of AI in healthcare. This draft framework was created with a consensus-based approach, drawing upon the expertise and knowledge of multiple, diverse stakeholders from across the healthcare

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AWS doles out part of $10M grant to major children's hospitals to advance pediatric cancer treatment

Fierce Healthcare

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Amazon Web Services committed $10 million to fund pediatric rare disease research, including cancer, on Wednesday at its annual summit in the nation's capital. | At its annual summit in Washington, D.C., Amazon Web Services announced it is committing $10 million to advancing pediatric rare disease research. Its first $3 million will go to children's hospitals with advanced research on pediatric cancers.

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Fighting Rectal Cancer with AI: Researchers Secure $2.78M Grant

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – A glimmer of hope emerged today for rectal cancer patients as a collaborative effort between Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) , Cleveland Clinic , and University Hospitals (UH) received a $2.78 million grant over five years from the National Institutes of Health and National Cancer Institute. This grant will fuel research leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to personalize treatment for rectal cancer patients. – The new research effort signifies a sig

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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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Celebrities back Function in $53M Series A funding round

Mobi Health News

Matt Damon, Zac Efron, Kevin Hart, Pedro Pascal and Colin Kaepernick joined Andreessen Horowitz in investing in the whole-body health company.

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Foodsmart Lands $200M to Fight Food Insecurity with Telenutrition

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – The Rise Fund, the multi-sector strategy of TPG’s global impact investing platform, today announced it has signed definitive documentation to lead an investment of over $200 million in Foodsmart, the leading telenutrition provider and food benefits management platform in the US. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. – Founded in 2010, Foodsmart supports those facing chronic disease and food insecurity by partnering with health plans and providers to giv

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Insurtech Sidecar Health picks up $165M to fuel expansion into new markets

Fierce Healthcare

Startup Sidecar Health, which reached "unicorn" status two years ago, clinched $165 million in series D financing to turbocharger its growth into new markets. | Startup Sidecar Health, which reached "unicorn" status two years ago, clinched $165 million in series D financing to turbocharger its growth into new markets.

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AWS Invests $10M to Fight Childhood Diseases with GenAI & Cloud Innovation

HIT Consultant

L ila, alongside her mom Nicole in 2022 What You Should Know: – Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced a significant $10M commitment to propel research for pediatric healthcare and unlock a deeper understanding of rare childhood diseases. – The initiative targets a critical gap in resources and aims to empower researchers to develop more effective treatments for vulnerable young patients.

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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.

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AWS partners with EvolutionaryScale following its $142M raise

Mobi Health News

EvolutionaryScale's biology-focused language models for drug discovery and therapeutic development will be available to AWS customers.

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Digital Transformation in Healthcare: Why EAM is the Missing Piece

HIT Consultant

Syed Ali, Founder and CEO of EZO The sector that is perhaps the most critical candidate for digital transformation is the healthcare sector – the US healthcare system wastes approximately $1 trillion a year and most of it is due to administrative complexity leading to a wastage in medical supplies and equipment. The sector is slowly jumping on the bandwagon of digital transformation in an attempt to improve healthcare provision and increase the efficacy of processes.

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One Health Lewisham helps develop AI training resources for COPD

Digital Health News

One Health Lewisham is working with TidalSense to develop training resources for an AI-powered device to diagnose respiratory illness.

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Clinical Trial Diversity: Pharma Takes Action to Address Disparities

HIT Consultant

Lisa Bailey , Managing Director & Head of DEI Strategy at Trinity Life Sciences What You Should Know: – Trinity Life Sciences , a leader in global life sciences commercialization solutions, has released a new white paper titled “ Diversity in Clinical Trials: Life Sciences Initiatives and Challenges in Light of the FDA’s Latest Guidance. ” – The paper sheds light on the critical issue of racial and ethnic diversity in clinical trials, exploring current industry

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Real-Life Examples of HIPAA Violations and How to Avoid Them

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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This Week’s Health IT Jobs – June 26, 2024

Healthcare IT Today

It can be very overwhelming scrolling though job board after job board in search of a position that fits your wants and needs. Let us take that stress away by finding a mix of great health IT jobs for you! We hope you enjoy this look at some of the health IT jobs we saw healthcare organizations trying to fill this week. Here’s a quick look at some of the health IT jobs we found: IT Applications FHIR Developer – ZOLL Cardiac Management Solutions Senior Product Manager – Cadence

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Digital Health partners with AphA for AI and Data 2024

Digital Health News

Digital Health has joined forces with AphA for AI and Data 2024, where the Data and Research Stage will transition into the AphA annual conference.

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Improving Patient Financial Engagement: A Tech-Driven Approach

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Richard O’Rourke, Senior Vice President of Sales and Client Relations at Nordis Technologies In a landscape where patients are responsible for an ever-growing share of healthcare costs, traditional billing practices are falling short as consumers fall farther behind on their payments. Reversing this troubling trend calls for new tech-enabled billing and payment approaches that deliver personalized and increasingly digital patient financial experiences and remo

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Why Shift Staffing Automation is Crucial for Healthcare Staffing Agencies | symplr

Symplr

Imagine a world where healthcare staffing is as seamless and on-demand as hailing a ride to any destination of your choice via mobile apps like Uber and Lyft. That's the future we're building. As the current VP of Contingent Talent Management at symplr, I started my career in healthcare staffing in 1992. Back then, filling a shift required reaching out to a list of temporary employees, each of whom you had developed personal relationships with, to schedule their available time.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

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.