Tue.Oct 17, 2023

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Healthcare worker exodus continued through 2022, new data shows

Healthcare Dive

Physicians accounted for nearly half of departures from 2021 through 2022, with staffing shortages putting care quality at risk, according to a new report from Definitive Healthcare.

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Why We Should Care About the Move from Saliva to Living Cells in Precision Medicine

Bill of Health

By Adithi Iyer The cultural, informational, and medical phenomenon that is 23andMe has placed a spotlight on precision medicine, which seeks to personalize medical care to each patient’s unique makeup. Thus far, advances in direct-to-consumer genetic testing have made saliva-sample sequencing services all the rage in this space, but regenerative medicine, which relies on cells and tissues , rather than saliva , now brings us to a new, increasingly complex inflection point.

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Atrium Health ends policy of suing patients for unpaid medical debt

Healthcare Dive

The North Carolina-based health system sparked controversy by filing 2,482 lawsuits against patients with medical debt between 2017 and 2022.

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Interpretation services are evolving with technology

Healthcare It News

Sign language and other interpretation delivery methods are getting more tech-enabled, says Kathryn Jackson, VP of language operations at AMN Healthcare, who offers tips to help providers ensure patients with hearing difficulties receive proper 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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Amazon’s One Medical rebrands Iora senior centers to One Medical Seniors

Healthcare Dive

The primary care operator is facing roadblocks to expanding existing clinics' ability to treat a wider variety of patients, including integrating One Medical and Iora’s electronic health records systems.

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Is Asia-Pacific ready for robotic telesurgery?

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Clinician-scientists from Japan and Singapore have set out to test the viability of robotic telesurgery as a treatment option. Last week, a surgical team from the National University Hospital (NUH), the flagship hospital of the National University Health System (NUHS) in Singapore, performed a gastrectomy remotely with Fujita Health University (FHU) in Japan.

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Financial distress is driving health system M&A, Kaufman Hall reports

Healthcare Dive

More than a third of transactions announced in the third quarter included a party that cited financial distress as a reason behind the deal.

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How care for cough – one of the top medical complaints – can benefit from RPM and AI

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The combined impact of respiratory illness such as COPD, asthma, chronic cough and pneumonia on individuals and health systems is staggering. COPD alone affects more than 15 million people and costs the healthcare system close to $50 billion each year. Effective daily maintenance therapy enables many people who suffer from these chronic conditions to live healthy and productive lives, but exacerbations are inevitable and if not promptly recognized and treated can be fatal.

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Amazon Pharmacy's drone delivery service lifts off with initial service in College Station, Texas

Fierce Healthcare

SEATTLE—Amazon Pharmacy is launching drone delivery for prescription medication orders with the service initially taking flight in College Station, Texas, the company announced Wednesday. | SEATTLE—Amazon Pharmacy is launching drone delivery for prescription medication orders with the service initially taking flight in College Station, Texas, the company announced Wednesday.

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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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Digital Health Passport asthma app rolled out to 12 ICB regions

Digital Health News

Asthma app, Digital Health Passport has been rolled out to 12 ICB regions, to help support asthma self-management with tools and advice.

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More internal medicine, family practice doctors left the workforce in past 2 years than other specialties, report finds

Fierce Healthcare

More internal medicine, family practice doctors left the workforce in past 2 years than other specialties, report finds dmuoio Tue, 10/17/2023 - 16:27

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AI needs governance and structure in health, King’s Fund panel says

Digital Health News

Allison Gardner, senior scientific advisor at NICE, has told an audience at The King's Fund that guidelines for AI are still needed.

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TPGi Enables Healthcare Teams to Empower All Patients with Digital Accessibility

Healthcare IT Today

We’ve all been there: you arrive at a healthcare provider for an appointment, and there’s no one available at the check-in area. You might just see a kiosk to check in. Imagine, now, how frustrated you’d feel if that kiosk was out of order. Or its software is frozen. For people with disabilities, any healthcare kiosk that isn’t fully digitally accessible may as well be out of order every single time.

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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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Many payers expect IRA to have negative impact on Part D plans

Fierce Healthcare

Changes to the Medicare Part D program—including capping insulin copays and out-of-pocket spending and eliminating the 5% coinsurance requirement for the catastrophic phase—from the Inflation Reduc | A survey of health plans gave further insight into how Medicare Part D will change following the implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act.

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Health Data Analytics Institute (HDAI) Announces $31 Million Funding Round to Scale Predictive Risk Platform

Healthcare IT Today

Investment will Drive Expansion of New AI Platform, In Use by Houston Methodist and Additional Health Systems Health Data Analytics Institute (HDAI) — an artificial intelligence (AI) company focused on empowering clinicians, optimizing care pathways, and improving patient outcomes — today announced an oversubscribed Series C financing to scale its predictive risk platform. “We are grateful for the continued support of our investors, who recognize the value to be unlocked by transforming hu

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Evident Vascular launches with $35M for AI-enabled intravascular ultrasound

Mobi Health News

The company developed an AI-powered intravascular catheter-based ultrasound that allows providers to capture more precise images of the inside of one's blood vessels.

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Why Generative AI in Healthcare Requires a Focus on Caregivers and Patients

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Tina Manoharan, Global Lead of Data Science & AI at Philips “Don’t overwhelm me with more data. Help me get more value out of the data I already have.” This feedback from a physician has stuck with me ever since I gave one of my first public presentations on the opportunities of AI and big data in healthcare, many years ago.

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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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AnalystX confirmed as Digital Health’s new strategic event partner 

Digital Health News

AnalystX and Digital Health have today teamed up as strategic event partners to help shape the data and AI landscape in the health and care.

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Kaiser Permanente agrees to $200M settlement after investigation reveals 'several' behavioral care deficiencies

Fierce Healthcare

Kaiser Permanente’s insurer arm has agreed to a $200 million settlement over “deficiencies in the plan’s deliver and oversight of behavioral healthcare” to its members, the California Department of | An investigation launched last year by a California regulator uncovered a laundry list of shortcomings related to plan enrollees' behavioral care.

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Cardiac care company Ventricle Health garners $8M and more digital health fundings

Mobi Health News

AI-enabled pharma manufacturing compliance platform Leucine secured $7 million, and virtual obesity treatment company Ilant Health scored $3 million.

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FemTech: Memorial Hermann Taps Midi Health to Expand Access to Expert Midlife Care for Women

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Memorial Hermann Health System is teaming up with Midi Health , a virtual care clinic focused exclusively on women navigating midlife hormonal transition for women in perimenopause and menopause. – Memorial Hermann will work with Midi to extend the care their providers can give to women. Midi’s virtual clinic offers high-touch telehealth services while supporting patients’ continued connection to the expertise and care of their Memorial Hermann-affiliate

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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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FutureRx Part D Stars Selected by Imperial Health Plans

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. FutureRx (FRx) announced today that its FRx cloud-based healthcare platform for health plans and pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs) will be implemented by Imperial Health Plan of California, Inc. to enhance medication adherence among its Medicare […] The article FutureRx Part D Stars Selected by Imperial Health Plans appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Intelerad, Densitas Partner on AI-Powered Breast Cancer Screenings

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Densitas ® , a provider of artificial intelligence solutions for breast cancer screening, announced a strategic partnership with Intelerad Medical Systems ® , a provider of medical imaging software and services to advance AI-driven breast cancer screening. – This partnership strengthens clinical decision-making, increases operational efficiencies, reduces costs, and improves mammography quality and mammography facility adherence with MQSA EQUIP standards.

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RCM Company Reports Data Breach Tied to MOVEit Software, 1.9M Impacted

Health IT Security

The revenue cycle management company reported a data breach that impacted more than 1.9 million individuals across more than 50 healthcare organizations.

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Ventricle Health Secures $8M to Accelerate Value-Based Home Care Model for Heart Failure

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Ventricle Health – a new national, virtual cardiology clinical reimagining cardiac care delivery – raises $8M in seed funding led by RA Capital and Waterline Ventures. – This company will used the seed funding to expand Ventricle Health’s heart failure management therapeutic model in collaboration with value-based care provider groups and payers, which can reduce the overall average annual cost of heart failure care by at least 30-50%.

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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.