Thu.Feb 15, 2024

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What’s going on at Steward Health Care?

Healthcare Dive

The physician-led healthcare network formed to save hospitals from financial distress. Now, hospitals in its own portfolio need bailing out after years of alleged mismanagement.

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AIIMS Delhi unveils new oncology AI for early cancer detection more AI briefs from India

Healthcare It News

The All India Institute Of Medical Science in New Delhi recently unveiled its new AI solution that assists with the early detection of cancer. Developed with the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing, Pune under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, the AI system runs on deep learning models capable of analysing complex medical data with "unprecedented accuracy and efficiency" It was trained using a data set of 500,000 radiological and histopathological images

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Blue Cross of Louisiana halts sale to Elevance

Healthcare Dive

It's the latest setback for the $2.5 billion deal, which was proposed early last year but has struggled to close amid a lack of buy-in from state regulators.

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Improving sports medicine with AI

Healthcare It News

Dr. Manish Gupta and Harshal Sanghav of the Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine discuss the challenges of AI rollouts in clinical care and review how the health system uses patient pre-performance data for surgical planning.

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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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SCAN Group, CareOregon abandon merger plans

Healthcare Dive

The insurers have dissolved their merger a little over a year after it was announced amid rising criticism from politicians and the public.

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Te Toka Tumai Auckland rolling out FHIR-ed-up PAS and more briefs

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Te Toka Tumai Auckland launching FHIR-driven PAS Te Toka Tumai Auckland, formerly Auckland District Health Board, will be launching a new patient administration system that runs on the new FHIR-based National Health Index API. InterSystems, who is delivering the PAS, is reportedly an early user of the NHI API being developed through Te Whatu Ora's Hira programme.

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CIO shows what a service center can do for patient access and experience

Healthcare It News

New Bedford, Mass.-based Southcoast Health – with more than 450 providers at more than 50 locations across southern Massachusetts and Rhode Island – faces the same challenges as other health systems and IDNs: the need to build its patient base, drive growth, increase revenue and control costs – all while delivering high quality care and top patient experience.

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'A giant unknown': What the alleged $2B Medicare catheter fraud scheme means for ACOs

Fierce Healthcare

Seven durable medical equipment companies cost the Medicare system $2 billion in payments, the National Association of ACOs (NAACOS) told the federal government in recent months. | ACOs could face lasting financial difficulties because of a recent, alleged $2 billion Medicare catheter fraud scheme. Experts worry this could be just the beginning.

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Concerning Health IT Trends: What Can We Do and What Happens if We Do Nothing?

Healthcare IT Today

There are so many exciting new ideas and technologies being implemented in the field of healthcare. For the most part, these changes can be the very necessary answer to a problem we’ve been facing for a long time. But sometimes, these changes can be concerning. While everyone seems to be excited about it, you might be left with questions and concerns about what its impact will be.

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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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Nema Health, a virtual clinic for PTSD, announces Horizon BCBSNJ as partner

Fierce Healthcare

Nema Health, a virtual clinic focused on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) treatment, has announced a partnership with a Blues plan in New Jersey. | Nema is now in-network for commercial members with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey. Through this and another contract with a major national payer, Nema will reach about 3.6 million lives in the state.

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Patient Self-Scheduling Has Reached a Tipping Point

Healthcare IT Today

The Digital Health Tipping Point report released in December 2023 by Panda Health provides key insights into the value that healthcare leaders see in digital health technologies. The report’s findings give a clear indication where investments are likely going to be made and where they may be scaled back. In other words, the report shows which digital health technologies have tipped into the “must-have” category.

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FHIR Adoption on the Rise: ONC Survey Shows Digital Health Companies Embrace Standards-Based APIs

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – A new survey reveals that the healthcare industry is making significant strides towards interoperability, thanks to the adoption of standards-based application programming interfaces (APIs). – The research , conducted by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), reveals that a majority of digital health companies are using the FHIR standard to integrate with electronic health records (EHRs).

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House subcommittee grills VA, Oracle over pharmacy issues amid EHR rollout

Healthcare Dive

Rollout of the new electronic health record has been rocky, with system reliability and safety concerns plaguing the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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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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Sharp HealthCare launches spatial computing center focused on Apple Vision Pro

Mobi Health News

The Spatial Computing Center of Excellence will explore how Apple's augmented reality headset can be used to enhance healthcare effectiveness and provider productivity.

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Digital Health Unplugged: A chat with Dr Jessica Morley

Digital Health News

Jordan Sollof is joined on Unplugged by Rewired 2024 speaker Dr Jessica Morley, postdoctoral researcher at the Digital Ethics Center at Yale University.

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CitiusTech Launches Generative AI Quality & Trust Solution

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – CitiusTech , a healthcare technology provider, has unveiled a groundbreaking solution to address the reliability, quality, and trust concerns surrounding Generative AI (Gen AI) in healthcare. – This industry-first offering aims to empower healthcare organizations to confidently adopt and scale Gen AI applications, unlocking their transformative potential.

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Hackers are using AI to be more 'productive'

Becker's Health IT

Microsoft research found that government-sponsored hackers affiliated with Russia, China and Iran have been utilizing tools associated with OpenAI to create cyberattacks, The New York Times reported Feb. 14.

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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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NHS England suspends £300m digital framework after ‘claim’ over process

Digital Health News

NHS England has suspended a new £300m framework to buy digital GP services after a “claim” was issue over the process, according to HSJ.

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Health Systems Grapple with AI Governance: Balancing Promise and Risk

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Despite the increasing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, a new survey reveals that very few health systems have formal policies in place to govern its use, particularly for generative AI. In addition, 70% of executives plan to adopt AI solutions through EHR vendors for easier integration. – The Center for Connected Medicine’s full report, “How Health Systems are Navigating the Complexities of AI,” offers a deeper dive in

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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ?

Digital Health News

This briefing includes Skills for Health unveiling the latest version of its LearnSpace learning management system and Boots bringing back Free Health MOT.

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Amwell posts $679M loss for the year but plots accelerated growth in 2025, boosted by major defense contract

Fierce Healthcare

Amwell, formerly American Well, cut 10% of its workforce at the end of 2023 to slash expenses as its losses ballooned to $679 million. | Amwell, formerly American Well, cut 10% of its workforce at the end of 2023 to slash expenses as its losses ballooned to $679 million.

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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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GoodRx Offers 30 Meds Under $30 for Heart Conditions

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: GoodRx , a prescription savings platform, is stepping up to help with a new program offering 30 common heart health medications for under $30 at over 70,000 pharmacies nationwide. Making Heart Health Affordable – GoodRx recognizes the financial burden of managing heart disease and aims to improve access to affordable medications.

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Cryotherapy technology company Vessi Medical scores $16.5M and more digital health fundings

Mobi Health News

Merit Medicine, which offers AI technology to self-funded employers, also secured investment.

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Five hidden gems from the Rewired programme one-day stages

Digital Health News

Rewired24 is just four weeks away and conference organisers have highlighted five recently added sessions participants won’t want to miss.

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Lawmakers float 'essential health system' designation to help direct funds toward safety-net hospitals

Fierce Healthcare

A pair of representatives unveiled legislation that would designate more than 1,000 nationwide hospitals as “essential health systems” under federal statute, a first step the bipartisan lawmakers a | More than 1,000 "historically underfunded" hospitals nationwide would meet the designation outlined in a bipartisan bill introduced Thursday, lawmakers said.

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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.