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Judge dismisses FTC’s antitrust suit against Welsh Carson

Healthcare Dive

Regulators sued the private equity firm last year for consolidating anesthesiology services in Texas with its portfolio company, U.S. Anesthesia Partners. Now, a judge is holding Welsh Carson blameless while allowing the suit against USAP to continue.

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A guide to healthcare digital transformation and the digital-first model

Healthcare It News

Besides being all the rage in the industry, digital transformation is a key component to the strategy of forward-leaning hospitals and health systems today. It aligns healthcare organizations with its customers – highly digital patients. This is one of the most important topics healthcare CIOs and other C-suite and health IT leaders can be talking about today.

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Hospitals charged employers and insurers 254% more than Medicare in 2022: study

Healthcare Dive

Hospitals with larger market shares were among the worst offenders, the RAND Corporation found.

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Fortis Healthcare gets AI boost for mental health vertical

Healthcare It News

Fortis Healthcare, a publicly listed private hospital network from India, has introduced a new mental health service enabled by artificial intelligence. The hospital network , which is also part of the larger private healthcare group IHH Healthcare, signed an exclusive partnership with mental health super app United We Care to establish Adayu Mindfulness.

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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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Inpatient admissions lift for-profit providers’ revenue during Q1

Healthcare Dive

Despite an “unusual” rise in inpatient volumes, executives at most of the leading for-profit health systems said they remain focused on outpatient investments.

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Kaiser rides completed Geisinger acquisition to $7.4B income in Q1

Healthcare Dive

However, the nonprofit provider and health plan warned subsequent quarters may be less profitable as expenses are projected to climb.

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CVS warns it could lose up to 10% of its members next year

Fierce Healthcare

Facing the wrath of upset investors following its first quarter earnings, CVS Health has promised to value margins over members going forward. | CVS Health is reassessing its Medicare Advantage business and weighing the possibility of exiting certain markets as it looks to get its margins under control.

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4 Strategic Considerations for Digital Hospital Transformation

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Kaeli Tully, Healthcare Systems and Solutions Engineer at Intel In the quiet hours of the night, hospital executives toss and turn, grappling with the daunting reality of staffing shortages that plague their institutions. Challenges like these fuel passion and ingenuity for innovation and drive the community to harness the power of technology to find fit-for-purpose and impactful solutions.

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How a ransomware attack is affecting Ascension's facilities across the US

Becker's Health IT

St. Louis-based Ascension posted an update on its website about how the ransomware attack that hit the health system on May 8 is impacting its facilities by state.

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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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Humana CEO Bruce Broussard to depart July 1

Healthcare Dive

At that time, current chief operating officer Jim Rechtin will take the reins of the health insurer, which is struggling with challenges in Medicare Advantage.

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Ascension faces 1st lawsuits over ransomware attack

Becker's Health IT

Ascension faces class-action lawsuits after cyberattack on 140-hospital system that plaintiffs say left patients vulnerable to identity theft. Learn more here.

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Digital Maturity Assessment expands into primary care for 2024

Digital Health News

NHS England have confirmed that the 2024 Digital Maturity Assessment is an evolution of last year’s survey and includes an expansion into primary care.

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Kontakt.io Raises $47.5 Million Funding from Goldman Sachs to Fuel AI Development and Expansion into US Hospitals

Healthcare IT Today

The Investment will Fuel Global Growth and Advancement of its AI-Driven IoT Platform to Optimize Hospital Operations and Resources Outside the Clinical Domain Kontakt.io , the leading provider of Inpatient Journey Analytics, today announced a Series C investment of $47.5 million, led by Growth Equity at Goldman Sachs Asset Management (Goldman Sachs).

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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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Samsung Medison buying French ultrasound AI startup for $92M

Mobi Health News

Sonio will remain an independent company following the acquisition.

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Sir Jim Mackey confirmed as opening joint Summer Schools 2024 keynote

Digital Health News

Nationally recognised NHS leader and Newcastle Hospitals CEO, Sir Jim Mackey, has been confirmed as an opening keynote at Summer Schools 2024.

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TytoCare partners with new health systems to expand school health initiative

Mobi Health News

North Carolina-based Cone Health, Virginia health system Sentara Health and Kentucky community health center A Plus Family HealthCare will utilize TytoCare in local schools.

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Researchers Uncover Critical Vulnerabilities in GE HealthCare Ultrasound Systems and EchoPAC Software

HIT Consultant

The Vivid T9 ultrasound system What You Should Know: – Security researchers at Nozomi Networks Labs have identified a total of 11 vulnerabilities affecting GE HealthCare’s Vivid family of ultrasound machines, the accompanying Common Service Desktop web application, and EchoPAC PC software. – These vulnerabilities could be exploited by attackers to disrupt critical medical procedures, compromise patient data privacy, and hinder accurate diagnoses.

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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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Augmedix stock falls 41% after it lowers FY24 revenue guidance

Mobi Health News

The company's stock price dropped after it released its first-quarter earnings and lowered its full-year guidance despite an increase in revenue.

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Private equity firm off the hook in FTC's antitrust case against portfolio anesthesia provider

Fierce Healthcare

Private equity firm Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe will not be scrutinized in court for the potentially anticompetitive practices of its portfolio anesthesia group U.S. | A federal judge ruled Monday that Welsh Carson's minority, noncontrolling stake in U.S. Anesthesia Partners does not make it liable for the provider's potential anticompetitive practices.

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Employer-focused pharmacy benefits company Truveris raises $15M

Mobi Health News

The Delaware-based company provides self-insured employers with data and strategies to reduce costs associated with prescription medications.

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Former health system employee improperly accessed EHR

Becker's Health IT

Former employee at Allina Health in Minneapolis accessed records of 715 patients without permission, including personal and medical information.

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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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PathAI Unveils AI Foundation Model Built for Disease Detection

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – PathAI , a leader in the field of AI-powered pathology, has announced the launch of Pathology Universal Transformer (PLUTO) , a foundation model specifically designed for the intricacies of pathology, promising to transform the development of AI tools for biopharmaceutical companies and pathology labs. – In the realm of machine learning, foundation models (FMs) play a crucial role.

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Mississippi health system confirms ransomware attack

Becker's Health IT

"Singing River Health System notifies patients of 2023 ransomware attack compromising protected health information.

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Dandelion Health Launches First Multimodal GLP-1 Data Library for Precision Medicine

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Dandelion Health , a leader in real-world data (RWD) and clinical AI, has unveiled the industry’s first-ever multimodal GLP-1 data library. – The multimodal GLP-1 data library empowers researchers and life sciences companies to unlock deeper insights into the use of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist drugs for precision medicine.

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Hospital still recovering from cyberattack 2 ½ years later

Becker's Health IT

Indiana hospital still recovering from devastating cyberattack 2 1/2 years later. CEO shares lessons learned and ongoing efforts to prevent future hacks.

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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.