Thu.Nov 14, 2024

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The Future of Healthcare: AI-Powered Patient Experiences

HIT Consultant

Juan Jose (JJ) Lopez Murphy, Head of AI and Data Science at Globant As the AI market in healthcare soars to a projected $187.95 billion by 2030, the transformative impact of technology on patient care becomes increasingly evident. AI is at the forefront of revolutionizing healthcare, blending data analytics, user-centric innovations, and advanced technology to reshape traditional health management and personalize the patient experience.

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Health systems band together to test and publicly rank top AI models

Healthcare Dive

Mass General Brigham, Emory and other providers will assess different AI models from companies like Google, Microsoft and Amazon.

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VA seeks to end telehealth copays and fund virtual care access in rural areas

Healthcare It News

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced a proposal to eliminate telehealth copayments for veterans and establish a grant program to fund designated VA telehealth access points in non-VA facilities. WHY IT MATTERS This week the VA announced that it is proposing to amend a regulation – the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Healthcare Improvement Act of 2019 – to exempt all telehealth services from the law's copayment requirements.

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CMS to lower importance of ‘call center’ metric in Medicare Advantage star ratings

Healthcare Dive

Regulators’ assessment of customer support centers has spurred recent lawsuits from UnitedHealthcare, Centene and Humana. But the metric “is going to have a smaller weighting on star ratings moving forward,” the director of Medicare said.

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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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eClinicalWorks Cloud and healow Providing Value to HealthNet

Healthcare IT Today

Having attended multiple eClinicalWorks user conferences, one of their big efforts was to move all of their users to the eClinicalWorks cloud. eClinicalWorks had made a big investment in cloud and they wanted all of their users to benefit from the reliability, scalability, and benefits of being on the cloud. With this in mind, I sat down with V Cantrell, MD, CMO at HealthNet and Abigayle Gomez, EMR Director at HealthNet , at the eClinicalWorks annual conference to learn more about their recent

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Amazon One Medical rolls out telehealth treatment services in competition with Ro, Hims & Hers

Fierce Healthcare

Amazon One Medical is rolling out a new service to provide Prime members access to clinical treatments for common health and lifestyle conditions like men's hair loss and anti-aging skin care. | Amazon One Medical is rolling out a new service to provide Prime members access to clinical treatments for common health and lifestyle conditions like men's hair loss and anti-aging skin care.

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Cardinal Health inks 2 acquisitions worth $3.9B

Healthcare Dive

The drug distributor will buy a majority stake in gastroenterology practice management group GI Alliance and purchase Advanced Diabetes Supply Group in deals that should close in early 2025.

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Welcome to Healthcare AI 101: The Joy of the Beginner’s Mindset

HIT Consultant

Shweta Maniar, Global Director of Healthcare & Life Sciences Solutions at Google In recent months, I’ve had the opportunity to speak about the potential of AI at a variety of organizations and events. Along with the excitement around this emerging technology, I’ve seen some common concerns. Across sectors and industries, I’ve seen an inherited mistrust of AI.

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LLR ICS integrates virtual ward data with shared care record

Digital Health News

Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care System has integrated virtual ward data into its shared care record with Clinitouch.

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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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Unlocking Real-World Data to Advance Precision Medicine in 2025

HIT Consultant

Noah Nasser, CEO, datma The healthcare industry is a wellspring of data, from electronic health records to data from wearables, health insurance claims, and a multitude of real-world data (RWD) points. While RWD has been utilized to improve drug discovery and clinical services, recent technological advances in data management, artificial intelligence, and bioinformatics are beginning to reveal its transformative potential in healthcare, especially within precision medicine.

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Northern HSC Trust goes live with Clinisys Winpath

Digital Health News

Northern Health and Social Care Trust in Northern Ireland has gone live with Clinisys Winpath, the laboratory information management system.

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Centene says President Ken Fasola will retire next summer

Fierce Healthcare

Centene President Ken Fasola will retire next summer, the insurer revealed | Ken Fasola joined the team at Centene in 2022 when the insurer completed its $2.2 billion acquisition of Magellan Health.

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AMA Issues CPT Code for Eko Health’s AI-Powered Cardiac Screening Tool

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Eko Health , a pioneer in applying artificial intelligence for early detection of heart and lung diseases, today announced the issuance of a Category III Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code by the American Medical Association (AMA) for its SENSORAâ„¢ platform. -The newly issued Category III CPT code will be effective on July 1, 2025, and is the first step to coverage and reimbursement for SENSORAâ„¢, bringing advanced heart disease detection to clinicians across

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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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Charlotte Refsum and Markus Bolton announced for Rewired 2025

Digital Health News

Charlotte Refsum, director of health policy at the Tony Blair Institute and Markus Bolton, CEO at Graphnet will speak at Rewired 2025.

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Evolution: Why It’s Time to Look at Digital Health ROI Differently

HIT Consultant

Jennifer Goldsack, CEO, Digital Medicine Society (DiMe) Dr. Shubs Upadhyay, Director of Medical Quality, Ada Health Lucy Orr-Ewing, Chief of Staff and Head of Policy, Coalition for Health AI (CHAI) As the digital health market continues to expand—projected to grow from nearly $250 billion in 2023 to over $815 billion by 2030 —it’s essential to reassess how we measure its success.

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Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy Through Pediatric Immunization Training 

American Medical Compliance

Defined by the World Health Organization as the reluctance or refusal to vaccinate despite the availability of vaccines, vaccine hesitancy is influenced by complex factors including misinformation, cultural beliefs, and fear of adverse effects. To help address this growing concern, pediatric immunization training equips healthcare providers with the skills, knowledge, and empathy necessary to effectively address vaccine hesitancy.

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MDaudit’s 2024 Benchmark Report Reveals a Fivefold Increase in Dollars At-Risk from Payer Audits While Coding-Related Denials Surged by Over 125%

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. External audit volume more than doubled in 2024 over 2023-including higher rates of pre-payment audits-and total at-risk dollars increased fivefold to $11.2 million per MDaudit customer, impacting healthcare provider organizations’ cash flow and exposing them […] The article MDaudit’s 2024 Benchmark Report Reveals a Fivefold Increase in Dollars At-Risk from Payer Audits While Coding-Re

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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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GE HealthCare Receives FDA Clearance for SIGNAâ„¢ MAGNUS Head-Only MRI Scanner

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – GE HealthCare (Nasdaq: GEHC) has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its innovative SIGNAâ„¢ MAGNUS, a 3.0T high-performance, head-only magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner. – This system offers new capabilities for both clinical imaging and neuroscience with the potential to aid in the detection of neurological, oncological, and psychiatric conditions.

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Feds warn of likely Chinese state hackers targeting healthcare

Becker's Health IT

Federal authorities warn healthcare sector of likely Chinese state threat actors using Godzilla webshell to execute cyberattacks and steal data. Learn more.

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Improving Mental Health Outcomes: Yung Sidekick’s AI-Driven Progress Tracking

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Yung Sidekick, a US-based startup developing an AI-powered platform for mental health professionals, announced the release of its new Progress Tracking feature. – Designed as a measurement-based care (MBC) tool, this feature helps therapists monitor patient progress between formal assessments, tracking changes in depression, anxiety and life satisfaction on a session-by-session basis.

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Medical Practice Credit Card Processing: Uncovering Hidden Fees and Optimizing Revenue Structures

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Over the past decade, credit card spending has more than tripled, leading to billions of dollars in processing fees for merchants. Despite the size of this industry, many find its complexities challenging to navigate. Credit […] The article Medical Practice Credit Card Processing: Uncovering Hidden Fees and Optimizing Revenue Structures appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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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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Bariatric Surgeries Decline as GLP-1s Use Rises, Impacting Hospital Margins

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – A new report from Strata Decision Technology reveals a significant decline in the number of bariatric surgeries performed in U.S. hospitals in recent years. – The trend coincides with the rising popularity of weight-loss medications like semaglutide (GLP-1s), which have gained widespread adoption since their approval for chronic weight management.

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What’s Your Healthcare Data Strategy?

Healthcare IT Today

We talk a lot about the importance of data in healthcare. Not just data, but clean data that can lead to insights that improve outcomes. It turns out that high quality healthcare doesn’t just magically happen. It takes a thoughtful strategy and good partners to help you address your data and insight needs. One of the companies that understands healthcare data better than anyone is a company that’s been working on healthcare insights and technology for 10 years, Komodo Health.

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Lunit Partners with VIDI Group to Deliver AI-Powered Mammography to France’s Largest Radiology Network

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Lunit , a leading provider of AI-powered cancer diagnostics solutions, has announced a strategic alliance with VIDI Group , the largest private radiology and radiotherapy network in France. – The partnership will expand the deployment of Lunit INSIGHT MMG, an AI solution for breast cancer screening, across VIDI’s extensive network of over 400 sites and 1,200 doctors.

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Francisco Partners to Acquire AdvancedMD from Global Payments

Healthcare IT Today

Acquisition to Position AdvancedMD as Standalone Business to Accelerate Investment and Expansion Francisco Partners (FP) , a leading global investment firm that specializes in partnering with technology businesses, announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire AdvancedMD , a leading cloud-based provider of medical office software, from Global Payments, Inc. , a leading worldwide provider of payment technology and software solutions.

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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.