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Technology, cybersecurity and collaboration are featured at HIMSS24

Healthcare It News

HIMSS president and CEO Hal Wolf discusses healthcare trends, including patient engagement, AI advancements and cybersecurity challenges, and how HIMSS24 offers attendees a chance to learn from each other and collaborate in responding to those trends.

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Small, financially struggling providers at risk from Change cyberattack: Moody’s

Healthcare Dive

Larger providers, however, aren’t immune from cash flow challenges, especially if UnitedHealth Group is unable to restore systems by mid-March.

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Intelichart CEO details patient engagement trends for HIMSS24 attendees

Healthcare It News

Patient engagement is high on the list of important trends that healthcare CIOs and other health IT leaders at provider organizations are working on. Intelichart, in Booth 3920 at HIMSS24, is a vendor of patient engagement technologies for provider organizations. It is showcasing its Healthy Outcomes platform, which offers technologies tailored to each stage of the patient journey designed to simplify patient engagement, improve health outcomes and increase profitability.

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Trends in telehealth: The future of virtual care

Healthcare Dive

In the wake of the pandemic, Healthcare organizations are evaluating the future of telehealth and working to craft a more deliberate, strategic approach to virtual care.

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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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At HIMSS24, athenahealth keeps its focus on provider experience

Healthcare It News

ORLANDO – As HIMSS24 kicks off this week, with preconference forums buzzing all-day Monday and the show floor set to open at 10 a.m. after the opening keynote on Tuesday, more than 1,100 exhibitors, large and small, are getting their booths in shape to showcase their newest health IT products and strategies. Among them is one company that's been coming to the global conference about as long as any other in the exhibit hall: athenahealth.

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Finding success in localising digital tech

Healthcare It News

Not-for-profit organisation Salveo Healthcare has recently introduced a remote patient monitoring technology from the United Kingdom to support its delivery of preventative care in Tasmania. In February, it started piloting Spirit Health's Clinitouch technology as part of its in-home nursing care service, Advanced Preventative Care (APC). Delivered by registered and enrolled nurses, the service is offered to eligible Tasmanians with chronic diseases.

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Elevance completes Paragon Health acquisition

Healthcare Dive

The infusion services and drug therapy company will operate under CarelonRx, Elevance’s pharmacy benefit manager.

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HIMSS24 Cyber Forum keynote stresses collaboration on standards

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

"We think a lot about trust, how to build trust into technology so that we can realize its potential to serve our society and the public good," said Cherilyn Pascoe, Director of the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence at the National Institute of Standards and Technology, as she opened the cybersecurity forum ahead of HIMSS24 Monday in Orlando.

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HIMSS24: Google Cloud builds out generative AI solutions to aid healthcare workers

Fierce Healthcare

ORLANDO — Generative AI continues to be a big buzzword in 2024 as tech companies see the potential to use the technology to alleviate administrative drudgery for healthcare workers. | Google Cloud is using its tech muscle to build out generative AI capabilities for healthcare and life sciences companies to help offload administrative burden and support assistive technology for clinicians.

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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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Streamlining emergency care with virtual video telemedicine

Mobi Health News

At HIMSS24 preconference Virtual Care Forum, Stanford Healthcare representatives discussed the care system's implementation of a virtual fast track program in its emergency department.

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Breaking down Biden's 2025 proposed budget: Here are his top health priorities

Fierce Healthcare

President Biden unveiled a proposed $7.3 trillion budget for fiscal year 2025 on Monday, which continued upon and expanded key health items from previous years. | Drug price negotiations and Medicare solvency were just two areas HHS officials hit upon while unveiling President Biden's 2025 fiscal year proposed budget.

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Navigating Cyber Threats: Cost-Effective Cybersecurity for Healthtech

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Justin Kozak, Life Sciences Specialist at Founder Shield In an era where digital innovation drives healthcare forward, healthtech companies are at the forefront of a double-edged sword. On one side, integrating technology into healthcare delivery has unlocked new heights in patient care and operational efficiency.

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HIMSS24: Microsoft, 16 health systems to 'operationalize' AI under new partner network

Fierce Healthcare

Sixteen health systems, Microsoft and other healthcare technology organizations are the latest to band together and hammer out best practices and standards for AI in care. | The latest provider-tech AI collaboration will build on the groundwork of members' existing AI partnership, the Coalition for Health AI.

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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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University Hospitals Plymouth selects Epic as preferred EPR supplier

Digital Health News

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust has selected Epic as its preferred supplier for an Electronic Patient Record system.

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HIMSS24: AWS, symplr collaborate on AI assistants to automate complex workflows, mundane tasks

Fierce Healthcare

ORLANDO, Florida—HIMSS24 just kicked off today, and there's already a stream of AI innovation news. | ORLANDO, Florida—Symplr is working with Amazon Web Services to develop AI assistants to help automate complex workflows and mundane tasks for healthcare workers and also power chatbots to help patients find and schedule the right care.

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CIO Podcast – Episode 70: Chief Medical Information Officers with Donald Levick, MD

Healthcare IT Today

For the 70th episode of the CIO podcast hosted by Healthcare IT Today, we are talking to Donald Levick, MD, MBA, CPE, FAAP, FHIMSS, Consultant, Former CMIO and Pediatrician at Lehigh Valley Health Network about the role of Chief Medical Information Officers (CMIOs)! So to kick this episode off, we are taking a look at the shrinking margins and increasing demands in healthcare to discuss how CMIOs can respond to them.

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North of Scotland goes live with electronic medicines management solution

Digital Health News

Six health boards in the North of Scotland are now live with System C's hospital electronic medicines management system and pharmacy stock control solution.

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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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HHS pressures UnitedHealth, payers on financial support for providers as cyberattack disruption continues

Fierce Healthcare

The federal government is pressing UnitedHealth Group and other payers to provide financial relief to providers as they continue to feel the financial disruption caused by the Change Healthcare cyb | The federal government is pressing UnitedHealth Group and other payers to provide financial relief to providers as they continue to feel the financial disruption caused by the Change Healthcare cyberattack.

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MMI Raises $110 Million in Series C Financing

Healthcare IT Today

Largest Ever Investment in Microsurgery will Further MMI’s Mission to Transform Open Surgery with Robotic Technology MMI (Medical Microinstruments, Inc.) , a robotics company dedicated to increasing treatment options and improving clinical outcomes for patients with complex conditions, today announced that it has raised $110 million in Series C financing.

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The impact of AR/VR on surgery, patient care and mental health

Mobi Health News

Augmented reality and virtual technologies are shaping innovative approaches in operating rooms, mental healthcare and patient monitoring.

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Streamlining emergency care with virtual video telemedicine

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

At HIMSS24 preconference Virtual Care Forum, Stanford Healthcare representatives discussed the care system's implementation of a virtual fast track program in its emergency department.

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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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Cardiff and Vale UHB’s digital transformation powered by Nervecentre

Digital Health News

Nervecentre is to provide an electronic prescribing and medicines administration solution to Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.

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1-year-old Aussie startup goes global for its digital care ecosystem

Mobi Health News

Disability-care focused Kismet recently raised $8 million in seed funding in the United States.

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Health Secretary announces digital initiatives for NHS productivity

Digital Health News

Secretary of State Victoria Atkins has renewed promises to digitise every hospital and extend use of the NHS app to help patients.

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Evaluating a return on investment for virtual care

Mobi Health News

Various factors around ROI on virtual tech should be considered before implementation, such as billing revenue, increased efficiency, downstream revenue and improved outcomes, said experts at HIMSS24 preconference Virtual Care Forum.

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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.