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Walmart Health shuts down

Healthcare Dive

The unexpected closure of Walmart’s 51 health centers and virtual care business highlights the difficulty of providing healthcare at this moment in time.

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Nurses have a deep distrust of AI – but transparency and training could help

Healthcare It News

While some nurses recognize the potential of artificial intelligence to minimize documentation burden and improve patient monitoring – and see a future with broader AI-enabled nursing – others are concerned about AI replacing empathetic human assessment of patients, cutting nursing jobs, risking protected patient data to compromise and more.

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Ransomware attacks on healthcare impact nearly five times more sensitive data: report

Healthcare Dive

Twenty percent of a typical healthcare organization’s sensitive data holdings are affected in a ransomware encryption event, compared with just 6% for an average organization.

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HIMSS Changemaker champions Filipino-American health literacy

Healthcare It News

Ellen Arigorat, nursing informatics program director at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, supports digital technology adoption in clinical workflows, with a focus on health equity.

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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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Hospitals’ COVID reporting burden to lighten as pandemic-era policies expire

Healthcare Dive

On Wednesday, hospitals will no longer be required to report COVID-19 admissions, capacity or occupancy data to the federal government.

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Medical research is changing, data privacy laws have not

Healthcare Dive

Congressional inaction regarding health privacy laws robs Americans’ control of ownership of their health data, according to Senator Bill Cassidy, ranking member of the Senate HELP committee.

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Walmart shuttering all 51 health centers, citing lack of profitability

Fierce Healthcare

This is a developing story and will be updated with more information. | Walmart is shuttering all 51 health centers along with its virtual care services, the retail giant announced Tuesday morning.

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Change Healthcare, compromised by stolen credentials, did not have MFA turned on

Healthcare Dive

Failing to turn on multifactor authentication, a common cybersecurity safeguard, “underscores pure negligence on the part of UnitedHealth,” one expert said.

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Hospitals no longer required to report COVID-19 data to CDC

Fierce Healthcare

Hospitals are off the hook for data reporting requirements that have been in place since the early COVID-19 pandemic. | Hospitals were required to share COVID-19 admissions, ICU capacity and other related data on a daily basis during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, then the reporting frequency shifted. The CDC said it still encourages hospitals to report their data on a "voluntary" basis and will soon begin displaying those data online.

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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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Ascension taps new CFO

Healthcare Dive

Saurabh Tripathi, former CFO of Highmark Health, assumed the role on Monday.

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CVS scoops up tech-enabled Medicare Advantage broker Hella Health

Fierce Healthcare

CVS has quietly acquired Hella Health, a startup Medicare Advantage broker based in New York City, according to a post on LinkedIn. | CVS has quietly acquired Hella Health, a startup Medicare Advantage broker based in New York City, according to a post on LinkedIn.

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Trovo Health launches with $15M and other digital health fundings

Mobi Health News

GenAI company for health plans Alaffia Health and oncology-focused clinical trial platform Klineo also secured funding.

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Lean Digital: How AI Drives Treatment Recommendations for Weight Loss

Healthcare IT Today

The first article in this series laid out what we know about body weight and obesity today. The rest of the Lean Digital series will look at some contributions that digital technologies are making toward solutions. The best contribution that information can make to weight management is to find more effective, personalized treatments: to match the right person to the right treatment, whether it be surgery, drugs, diet, exercise, or some combination.

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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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WHOOP announces global expansion, additions to executive team

Mobi Health News

The wearable tech company broadened its reach to 56 markets worldwide, added Italian and Latin American Spanish to its app and appointed three C-suite executives.

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Nextech Supporting the Independent Ambulatory Practice

Healthcare IT Today

Independent clinical practices are in danger everywhere: if they don’t go out of business, large hospital chains tend to pipette them up. Bill Lucchini, CEO of Nextech , wants these independent practices to survive. Nextech’s EHRs and solutions for practice management and patient engagement software are highly specialized to Dermatology, Med Spa, Opthamology, Orthopedics, and Plastic Surgery in order to make it as efficient as possible.

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Talkspace launches behavioral health consortium with specialty care providers

Mobi Health News

The consortium will allow Talkspace users with high-acuity needs to access specialty care providers via clinician referral or through its wellness ecosystem, Health Collective.

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UnitedHealth CEO Witty is set to go before Congress this week. Here's a look at his testimony

Fierce Healthcare

UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty is set to go before two congressional panels on Wednesday to answer lawmaker's questions about the cyberattack on Change Healthcare that caused widespread disrup | UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty is set to go before two congressional panels on Wednesday to answer lawmakers' questions about the cyberattack on Change Healthcare that caused widespread disruption across healthcare.

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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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South Korea OKs DTx for vision loss, respiratory rehab

Mobi Health News

They had been designated as innovative medical devices.

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Tennr Raises $18M in Series A Funding

Healthcare IT Today

Tennr , a NYC-based startup that automates manual work for healthcare organizations, raised $18M in Series A funding. The round was led by a16z with participation from Foundation Capital and The New Normal Fund. Other investors (from the seed round) included YCombinator, Zaza Pachulia, Jennifer Kaehms, and other health and AI-focused investors. The company, which has now raised over $25M, intends to use the funds to grow its team and scale its operations.

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Medical drone project in Sydney nets $2M funding

Mobi Health News

It is envisioned to cover greater distances, serving Australia's rural and remote communities, while being sustainable.

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Digital Health Networks Awards 2024 applications now open

Digital Health News

Applications are now open for the 2024 Digital Health Networks Awards, the chance for digital health professionals to receive recognition among their peers.

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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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Hospitals still affected by Change hack, AHA says

Becker's Health IT

Hospitals continue to experience "financial and operational impacts" from the Change Healthcare hack more than two months after the cyberattack on the UnitedHealth Group subsidiary, the American Hospital Association said.

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Digital Switchover paused after failure of personal alarms led to deaths

Digital Health News

Virgin Media O2 paused its rollout of the digital switchover after the deaths of two customers whose health alarms failed when their landlines were cut off.

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UnitedHealth CEO: Hackers used stolen credentials to access Change systems

Becker's Health IT

The ransomware group responsible for the Feb. 21 cyberattack on UnitedHealthcare subsidiary Change Healthcare used stolen credentials to remotely access the company's systems, according to testimony from UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty.

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Tachmed partners with St George’s, University of London

Digital Health News

A new partnership between St George's, University of London and Tachmed is set to help accelerate the development of Tachmed's at-home diagnostics.

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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.