Finances are main barrier to digital transformation say NHS leaders
Digital Health News
OCTOBER 15, 2024
NHS Providers found that 73% of trust leaders named funding and financial constraints as the biggest barrier to digital transformation.
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CVS Health slashes infusion services offerings, blaming industry headwinds
Healthcare Dive
OCTOBER 15, 2024
CVS Health will stop providing many infusion services and close or sell 29 pharmacies in the coming months, a spokesperson said.
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Advancing Digital Quality: Addressing Data Challenges to Improve Performance
MRO Compliance
OCTOBER 15, 2024
As health care continues its digital transformation, interoperability and data quality are critical to measuring and improving patient outcomes. Whether focused on HEDIS®, value-based care or broader quality measurement activities, reliable data—facilitated through Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR®) APIs and other interoperable systems—are essential for effective reporting, decision making and delivery of care.
Walgreens to close 1,200 stores
Healthcare Dive
OCTOBER 15, 2024
The closures reverse Walgreens’ expansion ambitions from a few years ago, when the company attempted to merge with rival Rite Aid.
The Evolution of Communication in Healthcare Settings
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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.
Blues plans agree to $2.8B settlement in provider class action suit
Fierce Healthcare
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Blue Cross Blue Shield plans have agreed to a $2.8 billion settlement to resolve legal allegations from a slew of providers who claim the insurers colluded to prevent competition and lower reimburs | Blue Cross Blue Shield plans have agreed to a $2.8 billion settlement to resolve legal allegations from a slew of providers who claim the insurers colluded to prevent competition and lower reimbursements.
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DEA sends 3rd temporary extension of telemedicine prescribing rules to White House
Fierce Healthcare
OCTOBER 15, 2024
The Drug Enforcement Administration is poised to extend pandemic-era telehealth prescribi | The third temporary extension is rumored to be for just one year, punting the deadline for the next administration to negotiate permanent rules to December 2025. Telemedicine companies, including those that prescribe Adderall, will be able to continue prescribing as they have since 2020.
Nirvana Raises $24.2M Series A to Revolutionize Health Insurance Verification
Healthcare IT Today
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Nirvana ’s platform sheds light into the opaque world of healthcare benefits. By leveraging AI, Nirvana provides instant verification of insurance and highly accurate cost estimates to providers and their patients. As a result, Nirvana enables a world in which patients can seek care confidently without fear of surprise bills while providers save time and money.
UnitedHealth beats the Street with $6B in Q3 profit
Fierce Healthcare
OCTOBER 15, 2024
UnitedHealth Group kicked off another round of earnings calls for major health insurance companies Tuesday morning, when it
Effective and Lasting Hospital-at-Home Solutions Require Intentional Innovation and Design
Healthcare IT Today
OCTOBER 15, 2024
The following is a guest article by Jay Mathur, MD, Regional Medical Director at Contessa Health and Inlightened Expert As a practicing hospitalist designing and delivering hospital-at-home programs across the country, I’m excited about a future where we can expand this kind of care to more Americans. The need to expand the way we deliver care is clear: By 2040, about one in five Americans will be age 65 or older Not only is the population aging, but people are living longer; the number of A
3 Reasons to Retire Pagers from Healthcare Settings
Advertiser: Celo
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.
CareNu transitions to payer world with Florida-based Medicare Advantage plan
Fierce Healthcare
OCTOBER 15, 2024
CareNu is starting to sign members up for health insurance through its Medicare Advantage plan for the first time. | CareNu's subsidiary is launching an Institutional Special Needs Medicare Advantage plan in Florida for patients with chronic illness.
Exclusive: American Heart Association Ventures invests in MDisrupt
Mobi Health News
OCTOBER 15, 2024
The AHA and MDisrupt will also co-develop a platform to enable expert referrals and disseminate evidence-based science to healthcare technology innovators.
Cornerstone VR to host virtual reality training for social workers
Digital Health News
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Cornerstone VR has partnered with the University of Birmingham and Sandwell Children’s Trust to host virtual training for social workers.
iCardio.ai gets FDA 510(k) clearance for AI echocardiography
Mobi Health News
OCTOBER 15, 2024
The algorithms are used to detect valvular heart disease.
The Role of Technology in Remote Patient Monitoring
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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.
Babyscripts, Lyft to Provide Free Rides to Maternity Care Appts
HIT Consultant
OCTOBER 15, 2024
What You Should Know: – Babyscripts , a virtual maternity care provider, has partnered with Lyft to address transportation insecurity among pregnant women in Washington D.C. – This innovative collaboration provides free rides to maternity care appointments, improving access to essential care and reducing health disparities. Tackling Maternity Care Deserts Washington D.C. faces significant challenges in maternal health, with high rates of maternal mortality and limited access to care.
a16z, Magic Johnson back Alchemy in $31M seed funding round
Mobi Health News
OCTOBER 15, 2024
The company helps FQHCs, STD and Ryan White clinics develop, operate and grow in-house pharmacy programs focused on HIV and Hepatitis C patient populations.
Emteq Labs Unveils World’s First Emotion-Sensing Eyewear for Health and Beyond
HIT Consultant
OCTOBER 15, 2024
What You Should Know: – Emteq Labs , a pioneer in emotion-recognition wearable technology , has announced the upcoming launch of Sense, groundbreaking eyewear that can detect and analyze emotions in real-time. – The company also announced the appointment of Steen Strand, former head of Snap Inc.’s hardware division, as CEO. Sense: A New Era of Emotion-Aware Technology Sense is the culmination of a decade of research and development by Emteq Labs, led by renowned surgeon and fac
RCM company's partner hacked, exposes nearly 400,000 patients' info: 4 notes
Becker's Health IT
OCTOBER 15, 2024
"Learn about the recent data breach at Gryphon Healthcare, where thousands of patients' data was exposed.
15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence
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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?
Alchemy Secures $31M to Expand In-House Pharmacy Programs for Underserved HIV Communities
HIT Consultant
OCTOBER 15, 2024
What You Should Know: – Alchemy , a healthcare company focused on improving access to medications for underserved populations secures $31M in seed funding. – The investment was led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) Bio + Health , with participation from Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Sandberg Bernthal Venture Partners , Banc of California , and other investors.
Concord Technologies Supports the Complete Path of Incoming Healthcare Documents
Healthcare IT Today
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Concord Technologies , which started in 1996, focuses on secure document exchange, counting three of the world’s five largest healthcare payers as customers. In this video at the DirectTrust conference, we hear about the use of AI and what the company calls straight-through processing from Chike Okeke, JR, Chief Information Security Officer, and Mike Stover, Director of Product Management.
MDisrupt Secures $1M from American Heart Association Ventures to Expand AI-Powered Expert Marketplace
HIT Consultant
OCTOBER 15, 2024
What You Should Know: – MDisrupt , a leading expert marketplace for the health tech and life sciences industries, has announced a significant milestone with a $1M investment from American Heart Association Ventures. – The strategic partnership will support the expansion of MDisrupt’s AI-powered platform, connecting healthcare companies with vetted experts to accelerate innovation and improve patient outcomes.
Liverpool University Hospitals to trial Melo app for dementia care
Digital Health News
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Liverpool University Hospitals is trialling a platform that aims to better support the care patients with dementia.
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
Parakeet Health Launches With $3M for GenAI Voice Platform to Enhance Patient Engagement
HIT Consultant
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Parakeet’s founding team Co-founder and CEO Jung Park, Co-founder Eric Mao, and CTO Aaron Lee What You Should Know: – Parakeet Health , a generative AI company focused on revolutionizing patient engagement, has announced the launch of its AI-powered voice platform and has secured $3M in seed funding to fuel its growth and development. – This innovative solution aims to streamline patient communication for healthcare providers, improving efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing the
Walgreens plans to close 1,200 stores by 2027 as part of ongoing turnaround strategy
Fierce Healthcare
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Walgreens reported a loss of $3 billion in the fourth quarter and plans to close 1,200 stores over the next three years as part of the retail drugstore chain's ongoing turnaround strategy amid a ro | Walgreens reported a loss of $3 billion in the fourth quarter and plans to close 1,200 stores over the next three years as part of the retail drugstore chain's ongoing turnaround strategy amid a rocky fiscal 2024.
Myriad Genetics, Flatiron Health Integrates Genetic Testing into OncoEMR
HIT Consultant
OCTOBER 15, 2024
What You Should Know: – Myriad Genetics, a leader in genetic testing and precision medicine, has announced a collaboration with Flatiron Health , a healthcare technology company focused on oncology solutions, to integrate Myriad’s MyRisk® Hereditary Cancer Test into Flatiron’s OncoEMR® platform. – This integration will streamline the process of ordering and reviewing genetic testing results for clinicians within Flatiron’s network of community-based cancer care prov
How HIV prevention stays out of reach for many
Fierce Healthcare
OCTOBER 15, 2024
In the last 30 years, HIV rates have gone down, in large part because of the game-changing prescription drug pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), which reduces the risk of contracting HIV through | This week on "Podnosis," reporters discuss HIV’s impact in the South, inequitable access to PrEP and share stories from affected patients.
Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide
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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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