Mon.Nov 18, 2024

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Outsourcing In Drug Development: A Key Strategy for Sustainable Growth

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. The pharmaceutical industry is constantly evolving, driven by advances in science, technology, and patient needs. One of the most prominent trends shaping this industry is the outsourcing of various stages of drug development. As companies […] The article Outsourcing In Drug Development: A Key Strategy for Sustainable Growth appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Offering health insurance is becoming less lucrative

Healthcare Dive

In the third quarter, the seven major publicly traded insurers’ medical loss ratios increased an average of 3.3 percentage points year over year — a major jump in medical costs.

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DEA and HHS extend virtual prescribing for controlled substances through 2025

Healthcare It News

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency and Health and Human Services announced the Third Temporary Extension of COVID-19 Telemedicine Flexibilities for Prescription of Controlled Medications, preventing some patients from losing access to their telehealth-prescribed medications. The agencies also said they would continue to develop the final rule governing the virtual prescribing of controlled substances in the post-pandemic era to be consistent with public health and safety and to mitigate drug diver

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DEA, HHS issue another extension for telehealth controlled substance prescribing

Healthcare Dive

The third temporary extension, which prolongs the pandemic-era flexibilities through the end of 2025, is a relief for telehealth groups who had raised concerns about access to medications.

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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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How to protect telemedicine from cyberattacks

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

When it comes to targets in healthcare that criminals want to hit with a cyberattack, a telemedicine consultation might not immediately come to mind. But in fact, telehealth is a ripe arena for cyberattacks. There are crucial strategies for healthcare organizations to fortify their defenses against cyberattacks in the virtual care landscape. With more patients accessing care virtually, organizations must prioritize timely software updates and secure communication channels, and identity verificat

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Modernizing acute care: the economic impact of bedside telehealth

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

When you picture the hospital of the future, it’s hard to imagine patient rooms without remote monitoring, virtual observation and some form of AI as core capabilities. As health systems face continued financial and workforce pressures, that invariably leads to the question of how to modernize care. The inevitable conclusion is that it must involve patient rooms that are always connected and patient-aware.

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How AI is Transforming the Acute Patient Journey

HIT Consultant

Bob Zdon, Chief Operating Officer for ABOUT Optimizing patient throughput across the acute patient journey is essential if hospitals and health systems are to improve healthcare efficiency and clinical outcomes.The fundamental purpose of optimized throughput is to ensure the patient is in the best care setting possible for them at every point in their patient journey.

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CVS, Glenview Capital reach deal that adds 4 board members

Fierce Healthcare

As CVS Health pushes to turn around its financial fortunes, it has entered into a deal with key investor Glenview Capital Management that will add four members to its board of directors. | As CVS Health pushes to turn around its financial fortunes, it has entered into a deal with key investor Glenview Capital Management that will add four members to its board of directors.

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NHSE announces digital eye screening plans for diabetes patients

Digital Health News

NHS England has announced plans to provide digital eye scans in the community for diabetes patients, helping to prevent sight loss.

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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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Beyond ERP: Implementing AI in Healthcare Without Overhauling Systems

HIT Consultant

Emmanuelle Hose GVP & General Manager – EMEA at Rimini Street The healthcare industry is in a transformative era driven by artificial intelligence (AI). This technology is revolutionizing healthcare delivery, from accelerating drug discovery and streamlining clinical workflows to improving patient diagnosis and treatment plans. In fact, AI is anticipated to potentially save healthcare professionals up to $110 billion within the next five years.

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Trust reverses £65m EPR procurement decision after court claim

Digital Health News

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has withdrawn its decision to award a £65m EPR contract following a legal challenge.

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Lilly unveils SGD$42M digital health innovation hub in Singapore

Mobi Health News

The hub expands the company's research and development footprint in the region and hastens the development of AI-powered digital health technologies.

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Abbott Opens State-of-the-Art Diabetes Care Manufacturing Facility in Kilkenny, Ireland

HIT Consultant

Copyright: Julien Behal What You Should Know: – Abbott , a global healthcare leader, has officially opened its new global manufacturing center of excellence for Abbott’s diabetes care business in Kilkenny, Ireland. – Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre portfolio is the world’s leading continuous glucose monitoring system, helping more than 6 million people with diabetes across over 60 countries.

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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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Ruth Health CEO announces business closure and offers insights to startups

Mobi Health News

The women's healthcare company failed to find adequate product market fit, and the company's CEO, Alison Greenberg, says many lessons were learned along the way.

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SLAM awarded £1.3m for new VR and neurotherapeutics hubs

Digital Health News

NIHR has awarded £1.3 million to South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust to fund new research technology and equipment.

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General Catalyst expands recently formed institute into India

Mobi Health News

The General Catalyst Institute, launched in the U.S. in September, is expanding into India and inviting policymakers and entrepreneurs in the region to collaborate.

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Ransomware attack on Oklahoma hospital impacts over 133,000 individuals

Becker's Health IT

"Ransomware attack on Great Plains Regional Medical Center compromises personal information of 133,149 individuals.

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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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Emory Healthcare Launches Population Health Collaborative with GuideHealth

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Emory Healthcare , Georgia’s most comprehensive academic health system, and Emory Healthcare Network, the health system’s clinically integrated network, today announced a new population health collaborative (PHC) with Guidehealth, a nationally acclaimed, AI-enabled healthcare and value-based managed services company. – This entity integrates Emory’s growing primary care service line and affiliate physician network to expand value-based care (VBC) – a focus on

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RLDatix: The journey to bring Great Western Hospitals’ medics onto e-rostering

Digital Health News

The expansion of Allocate HealthRoster (Optima) to medics at Great Western Hospitals has made managing their working hours more flexible and efficient, reducing spend on agency staff by 350k. Relieved of an admin burden, medics have more time to care for patients.

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NVIDIA BioNeMo Framework Accelerates AI Drug Discovery

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – NVIDIA announced widespread adoption of its open-source BioNeMoâ„¢ Framework by pharmaceutical companies, techbio innovators, and AI researchers to accelerate drug discovery and molecule design. – The framework provides a powerful suite of tools for scaling AI models in biomolecular research, bringing supercomputing capabilities to the forefront of drug development.

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CIO Podcast – Episode 84: AI Champion with Avi Sharma

Healthcare IT Today

For the 84th episode of the CIO podcast hosted by Healthcare IT Today, we are joined by Avi Sharma, MD, Radiologist and Director of AI at Jefferson Einstein to talk about AI! We kick this episode off by discussing how you should approach being an AI champion in your organization. Then, Sharma shares how he is approaching AI governance. While AI holds a lot of positive potential for healthcare, it is still a new and largely untested area of healthcare, which can cause a lot of hesitance to adopt

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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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Emory Healthcare Launches Population Health Collaborative with GuideWell

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Emory Healthcare , Georgia’s most comprehensive academic health system, and Emory Healthcare Network, the health system’s clinically integrated network, today announced a new population health collaborative (PHC) with Guidehealth, a nationally acclaimed, AI-enabled healthcare and value-based managed services company. – This entity integrates Emory’s growing primary care service line and affiliate physician network to expand value-based care (VBC) – a focus on

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Great Stories from Being Doctor to the President of the United States

Healthcare IT Today

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be the doctor to the president? Did you know that a doctor has to be within 2 minutes of the President of the US at all times? While we can’t all have a doctor following us around, what can we learn from the care the President gets? I had these questions and many more come to mind when I discovered a new book called Transforming Presidential Healthcare: Ensuring Comprehensive Care for the Commander in Chief Amid 21st Century Threats , a Ba

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Fierce Health Payer Summit looks to the future for insurers: Value-based care, PBMs and prior auth

Fierce Healthcare

Fierce Healthcare hosted its second annual in-person Payer Summit conference in Austin, Texas, on Nov. 13-14. | Fierce Healthcare's Payer Summit took place in Austin, Texas on Nov. 13-14. Industry experts joined Fierce journalists to discuss U.S. payers' most pressing issues.

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Harmony Healthcare IT Announces Acquisition of Trinisys

Healthcare IT Today

Data Management Leaders Unite to Deliver Unmatched Value to Healthcare Customers Through World Class Enterprise Solutions Harmony Healthcare IT , a first-to-market innovator of health data management and platform solutions, today announces the acquisition of Trinisys , a leader in data management based in Nashville, Tennessee. The acquisition enables Harmony Healthcare IT to advance its delivery of enterprise solutions supporting comprehensive data lifecycle management for healthcare.

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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.