Tue.Oct 22, 2024

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The Transformative Outlook of AI-powered Virtual Care

HealthIT Answers

NOW on-demand, Trending NOW episode with host Shahid Shah and his guest Jacob Hansen, Chief Product Officer at AvaSure. What's trending now is the hospital of the future and the transformative outlook of AI-powered virtual care. The post The Transformative Outlook of AI-powered Virtual Care appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Amazon’s One Medical, Cleveland Clinic partner to build primary care clinics in Ohio

Healthcare Dive

The academic medical giant is the latest health system to notch a deal with One Medical, defraying the cost of expansion for the primary care chain while creating a valuable source of referrals for the hospital.

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RPM, enabled with AI, can improve congestive heart failure care

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Approximately 6.7 million Americans over the age of 20 currently live with heart failure, with this number projected to rise to 8.5 million by 2030. The lifetime risk of developing heart failure has increased to 24%​. Despite advances in treatment, heart failure remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. Heart failure-related hospitalizations and deaths have been on the rise, reversing earlier improvements​.

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Blue Shield of California partners with Salesforce to automate prior authorization

Healthcare Dive

The collaboration comes amid controversy about claims automation technology. Paul Markovich, CEO of Blue Shield of California, promised to keep a "human in the loop" to oversee any denials.

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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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MRO Joins Highly Regarded CHIME Foundation as Premier Partner

MRO Compliance

NORRISTOWN, Pa. – October 22, 2024 – MRO Corp. (MRO), the leading clinical data exchange company in healthcare, is pleased to join the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) Foundation as a Premier partner. CHIME Foundation partnership will enable MRO to actively collaborate with major hospital chief information officers (CIOs) to implement programs that advance the healthcare technology industry.

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Code Red: Healthcare Cybersecurity in a Post-Chevron World

HIT Consultant

Ty Greenhalgh, Principal of Healthcare at Claroty In light of the recent Supreme Court decision overturning the Chevron deference, the regulatory landscape, especially concerning cybersecurity in healthcare, faces significant changes. The ruling in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, which reversed the 1984 Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council precedent, alters how federal agencies can interpret and implement laws.

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HLTH24 Day 3: Amazon One Medical rolls out AI tools; Avandra launches out of stealth

Fierce Healthcare

Amazon One Medical, working with the online retail company's technology teams, developed artificial intelligence tools for its clinicians to help them save time. | Amazon One Medical, working with the online retail company's technology teams, developed artificial intelligence tools for its clinicians to help them save time.

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Cleveland Clinic and Amazon to launch coordinated care

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A new partnership with Amazone One Medical, which offers hybrid virtual and in-person primary care, aims to expand access to high-quality coordinated care in Northeast Ohio, Cleveland Clinic said in an announcement Monday. WHY IT MATTERS Patient access to essential health services is behind the collaboration, according to Dr. Tom Mihaljevic, Cleveland Clinic's chief executive officer and president, with the new practices to offer same and next-day appointments, an onsite lab and virtual care

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Transparency has led to uniformity in healthcare costs—but not necessarily lower prices: study

Fierce Healthcare

Price transparency regulations are leveling the cost landscape for consumers, but that doesn’t always lead to lower prices, according to a new report from Turquoise Health. | Recent price transparency regulations have caused prices to converge for outpatient services but led to more discrepancy for inpatient services, according to findings from Turquoise Health.

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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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Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Ransomware Attacks

HealthIT Answers

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Throughout the month we will be asking our experts to help us navigate cybersecurity in healthcare. This week we take on the rise of ransomware attacks and how do we fight back? The post Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Ransomware Attacks appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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HLTH24: Suki balloons AI assistant footprint through new strategic partnership with Zoom Healthcare

Fierce Healthcare

LAS VEGAS—Suki AI has inked a deal with the nation’s largest telehealth platform, Zoom Healthcare, to integrate an AI assistant into Zoom’s telehealth experience. | Suki will deploy its current AI assistant features like ambient scribe and clinical note generation and build out new technology to reimagine telehealthcare.

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Healthcare organizations suffer $900K in downtime due to ransomware

Becker's Health IT

In 2024, 389 U.S. healthcare institutions were hit by ransomware, which led to widespread network shutdowns, offline systems, delays in critical medical procedures and the rescheduling of appointments, an Oct. 22 report from Microsoft found.

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HLTH24: Walmart aims to simplify online pharmacy orders in 49 states

Fierce Healthcare

Walmart plans to expand its home delivery of pharmacy items and offer them alongside the other merchandise in its online store, spreading to virtually all U.S. | Walmart's pharmacy delivery will also allow customers to bundle general items and pharmacy products in one order.

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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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HLTH: Zoom and Suki Integrate to Power AI-Generated Clinical Notes

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Suki , a leader in AI technology for healthcare, announced a partnership with Zoom Video Communications, Inc., a leading telehealth platform. – Zoom will integrate Suki’s AI engine, Suki Platform, to generate clinical notes, enhancing its user experience and improving patient care. – The Suki Platform enables companies to build AI experiences with minimal development effort and already supports nearly one million clinicians across the U.S. –

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HLTH24: Former Humana CEO Broussard joins Define Ventures

Fierce Healthcare

LAS VEGAS — Longtime Humana CEO Bruce Broussard departed the company over the summer, and now he's made his next move. | LAS VEGAS — Longtime Humana CEO Bruce Broussard departed the company over the summer, and now he's made his next move.

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Digital health leaders react to 10 year health plan consultation

Digital Health News

Prime minister Keir Starmer, said that the NHS must make “much more use of technology”, as he launched a consultation on the health service.

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Beyond the silo: How engagement fuels healthcare innovation

Fierce Healthcare

In healthcare, the best solutions come from bringing different perspectives to the table. | This week on "Podnosis," we examine why diverse viewpoints are essential for tackling the industry’s toughest challenges and how building real engagement serves as the bedrock for innovation.

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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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HLTH: Amazon One Medical’s AI Tools Help Clinicians Reclaim 40% of Their Time

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Today, Amazon One Medical announced new AI tools to ease administrative workload on providers. Integrated into its proprietary Electronic Health Record (EHR), these AI tools simplify provider workflow and help them get back to focusing on patient care. – By using Amazon One Medical’s AI technology, backed by AWS generative AI services including Amazon Bedrock and AWS HealthScribe , doctors can now save time on tasks.

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Counsel Health secures $11M in seed funding led by a16z

Mobi Health News

The message-based platform allows patients to get answers to complex medical questions, receive second opinions, seek urgent care and obtain assistance with end-of-life decisions.

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HLTH: KLAS Research Unveils Top 20 Emerging Healthcare Solutions

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – KLAS Research, a healthcare research and insights firm, has announced the winners of its 2024 Emerging Solutions Top 20 awards at the HLTH 2024 conference. These awards recognize the most innovative and impactful emerging healthcare companies that are poised to transform the industry. – While AI and other emerging technologies offer tremendous potential, the KLAS report also acknowledges the challenges of integrating these solutions into existing healthcare IT

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Walmart launches same-day prescription delivery

Mobi Health News

The retail giant announced today that customers will now be able to get their prescriptions delivered along with their groceries in a single online order.

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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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Change Healthcare's plan to win business back

Becker's Health IT

Change Healthcare continues to see business disruption from the February cyberattacks as its leadership team aims to modernize the technology platform and win back customers.

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Amazon One Medical launches new AI tools one day after Cleveland Clinic announcement

Mobi Health News

Just one day after announcing an alliance with Cleveland Clinic, One Medical is launching new AI tools within its EHR to reduce administrative tasks for doctors.

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NICE recommends use of AI to detect broken bones on X-rays

Digital Health News

NICE has recommended the use of four AI technologies to help detect broken bones on X-rays, in addition to a trained healthcare professional.

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Zombie Investments: The State of Private Equity in Healthcare

HIT Consultant

Greg Hagood, President of SOLIC Capital, LLC Private equity (PE) firms, once eager investors in the healthcare services sector, are facing a chilling reality. A confluence of factors including challenges recruiting and retaining physicians, reimbursement headwinds, accelerating labor costs and restrictive antitrust policies, have resulted in a string of high-profile failures, and are casting doubt on the future role of PE in healthcare.

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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.