Healthcare Dive

MAY 29, 2024

The ban initially only affects UnitedHealthcare, which is the sole for-profit managed care organization with a Medicaid contract in the state.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 29, 2024

A new private collaboration in Malaysia aims to equip rural clinics with telehealth capabilities over the next two years. Rural broadband service provider MEASAT and local health IT company Mudah Healthtech have signed a memorandum of understanding to enable the delivery of digital healthcare services in rural and remote communities. They aim to deliver up to 2,000 Sihat Xpress telehealth kiosks by Mudah to at least 1,000 rural doctors serving in areas covered by CONNECTme NOW, MEASAT's sate

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Healthcare Dive

MAY 29, 2024

With “no playbook out there” to fall back on, the new company is taking a long-term approach as it develops its portfolio, an Otsuka Precision Health exec told MedTech Dive.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 29, 2024

Healthcare providers in Australia have been "slow" in their uptake of remote care technologies, such as remote patient monitoring and digital therapeutics. Despite their wide availability and verifiable and promising benefits, remote care technologies "[don't] fit neatly within broader funding models," according to the Australian Productivity Commission's report on digital health.

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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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Mobi Health News

MAY 29, 2024

A study published in Clinical Imaging says ChatGPT can simplify radiology reports, but the results differ significantly based on racial context.

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Mobi Health News

MAY 29, 2024

It is now set to take on the international markets three years after its inception.

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Fierce Healthcare

MAY 29, 2024

Imagine360, a self-funded health plan out of Pennsylvania, reduces healthcare costs significantly more than major national carriers, an actuarial analysis by Axene Health Partners found. | Imagine360, an alternative health plan in Pennsylvania, is pointing to an independent analysis showing its clients save 20% on health benefit costs when compared to traditional carriers.

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Mobi Health News

MAY 29, 2024

This is the latest in its string of acquisitions to expand its digital health portfolio.

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Becker's Health IT

MAY 29, 2024

Ascension makes progress in restoring EHR access after ransomware attack, with first market now back online. But cyberattack continues to disrupt operations.

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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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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 29, 2024

The following is a guest article by Jonathan Tomek, Vice President of Research and Development at Digital Element In the span of a few weeks, the U.S. healthcare system faced one of its biggest threats. It wasn’t anything we saw such as COVID, but rather a massive cyber attack. Change Healthcare fell victim to a ransomware attack, one of several to hit our nation’s healthcare system within a matter of days.

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Digital Health News

MAY 29, 2024

The Department of Health and Social Care has published a tender to secure an organisation to develop the digital skills of the adult social care workforce.

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Fierce Healthcare

MAY 29, 2024

This week on "Podnosis," we dive into the topic of telehealth and its role in a comprehensive approach to healthcare. | This week on "Podnosis," Emma Beavins from Fierce Healthcare interviews CVS Health Chief Medical Officer Sree Chaguturu, M.D., to dive into the topic of telehealth and its role in a comprehensive approach to healthcare.

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Becker's Health IT

MAY 29, 2024

"Learn how a recent ransomware attack on hospitals has led to a significant decrease in patient intake, as reported by Politico and JAMA.

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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.

Fierce Healthcare

MAY 29, 2024

Direct-to-consumer health and wellness company Ro launched an online GLP-1 supply tracker as an interactive tool to give patients real-time insights on GLP-1 drug shortages. | Direct-to-consumer health and wellness company Ro launched an online GLP-1 supply tracker as an interactive tool to give patients real-time insights on GLP-1 drug shortages.

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Digital Health News

MAY 29, 2024

The Guernsey Government has announced that the first phase of the island's EPR implementation has been delayed to 2025 due to patient safety.

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Fierce Healthcare

MAY 29, 2024

A new review of California patient volumes is the latest warning that hospital ransomware attacks have consequences that extend to other providers in their surrounding community. | While inpatient admissions and ED visits decline for weeks at a targeted hospital, those in the surrounding areas can expect up to 7% more ED visits, according to a recently published analysis of ransomware attacks among California hospitals.

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HIT Consultant

MAY 29, 2024

Jeff Surges, CEO at RLDatix When it comes to healthcare, efficiency isn’t just a goal—it’s a lifeline. With a growing and aging patient population and widespread workforce shortages , hospitals and health systems must find ways to increase efficiencies and do more with less, while providing safe, high-quality care. This starts with liberating data and connecting healthcare operations solutions across the enterprise.

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Fierce Healthcare

MAY 29, 2024

Clover Health’s AI tool for clinical decision-making, Clover Assistant, will be sold as a software-as-a-service (SaaS) to payers and providers. | Clover Health is expanding the use cases of its Clover Assistant AI tool, the company announced Wednesday.

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HIT Consultant

MAY 29, 2024

What You Should Know: – Virtual Therapeutics , a leader in using engaging games for mental health treatment, announced today it will acquire Akili, Inc. (Nasdaq: AKLI), a prominent digital therapeutics company. This merger creates a diversified powerhouse in the digital health industry. – Once the acquisition is complete, Akili’s common stock will be delisted from all public stock exchanges.

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Digital Health News

MAY 29, 2024

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS FT has selected Better to provide a new digital health platform and Avenue3 to implement a mental health patient portal.

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HIT Consultant

MAY 29, 2024

What You Should Know: – Tandem Diabetes Care (TNDM) and Dexcom (DXCM) announced today that the Tandem Mobi insulin pump with Control-IQ technology is now compatible with both the Dexcom G7 and Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) systems. – Overall, the Tandem Mobi and Dexcom G7 combination empowers people with diabetes with a discreet, convenient, and technologically advanced solution for managing their condition.

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MAY 29, 2024

I have the distinct privilege of leading a team that's not just at the forefront of healthcare technology but also setting the standard for what it means to excel in today's fast-paced, innovation-driven industry. Reflecting on three recent prestigious awards for symplr has me thinking about what I’ve learned as a leader about creating and sustaining culture, fostering purpose, and driving excellence in execution.

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 29, 2024

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 Director – Serenity Healthcare System Analyst, Student Health Services – Milton Hershey School Se

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Becker's Health IT

MAY 29, 2024

"Learn about the increasing threat of ransomware attacks on U.S. healthcare, with a focus on Russian involvement, according to cybersecurity experts.

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Fierce Healthcare

MAY 29, 2024

Wellbeing programs continue to be a central focus for employers, and they're evolving the reach of these offerings into new areas such as the social determinants of health, according to a new surve | Wellbeing programs continue to be a central focus for employers, and they're evolving the reach of these offerings into new areas such as the social determinants of health, according to a new survey.

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