Thu.Nov 02, 2023

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Non-State Actors and Public Health Emergencies

Bill of Health

By Rossella De Falco Strong, well-coordinated and resilient public health care services play a vital role in preventing and responding to public health crises. Under international human rights law, States have a positive, primary obligation to ensure that such health care services are of the highest possible quality and accessible to everyone, everywhere, and without discrimination.

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Walmart inks partnerships with health system, insurer in Florida

Healthcare Dive

The partnerships aim to improve care coordination and referrals from Walmart’s 23 health centers in the state.

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Wolverhampton’s 10-yr EPR deal with System C propels digital maturity

Digital Health News

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust has signed a 10-year contract with System C for an integrated electronic patient record (EPR) system.

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Physicians spend more time after hours on EHR tasks post-COVID, report finds

Healthcare Dive

The switch to virtual care has increased documentation burden for physicians, according to a new report published in JAMA.

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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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Viome Life Sciences acquires Naring Health and its subsidiaries

Mobi Health News

The Washington-based company will combine Naring Health, DiscernDx and Foodome's resources with its offerings to develop more personalized nutrition options.

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To protect teens' mental health, YouTube is limiting potentially harmful repeated content recommendations

Fierce Healthcare

YouTube will now limit repeated recommendations of videos about ideal standards for teens, who the platform said are susceptible to forming negative beliefs about themselves after their repeated vi | The company’s Youth and Families Advisory Committee, a team of independent experts in child development, digital learning, children’s media and more, helped YouTube identify categories of content that may be harmless as a single video but could be problematic for some teens if viewed repeatedly.

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Amwell reports widening net loss, including $79M impairment charge

Healthcare Dive

But the telehealth vendor’s new contract with the Defense Health Agency could support its path to profitability, management said.

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Pair Team Raises $9 Million Series A to Expand Access to Health Care Services for Medicaid’s Most Vulnerable Patients

Healthcare IT Today

Through its Value-Based Care Enablement Solution, the Round Advances the Company’s Efforts to Improve Care Across California Pair Team , a virtual and community-based primary care solution connecting Medicaid’s highest-risk patients to high-quality care, today announced it has raised $9 million in Series A funding. The financing was led by NEXT VENTURES , with participation from PTX Capital , Create Health Ventures , OCA Ventures , CHCF Innovation Fund , Kapor Capital , Augment Vent

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Cigna raises 2023 membership outlook amid healthier economy

Healthcare Dive

An expected economic downturn has yet to materialize, leading Cigna to say Thursday it plans to add at least 1.6 million members this year, up from previous forecasts.

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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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New Lenovo Server Permits AI to Run Locally

Healthcare IT Today

Lenovo has been famous for their laptops for a long time, but they also have a strong business in computer servers. They offer hardware for data centers as well as edge locations, along with a SaaS style pricing model called TruScale. According to Robert Daigle, Director of Global AI at Lenovo , a new system called the Lenovo ThinkEdge SE455 V3 makes it possible to run compute-heavy tasks such as generative AI in a workplace at “the edge.” The SE455 is only half as loud as comparable

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Walgreens appoints new CIO as leadership transition continues

Healthcare Dive

Neal Sample, first appointed in an adviser capacity in October, will report to CEO Tim Wentworth as EVP and CIO.

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How Healthcare Can Embrace the Cloud Without Jeopardizing Data

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Rodman Ramezanian, Global Cloud Threat Lead at Skyhigh Security Healthcare, like other sectors, is undergoing a massive digital transformation to meet the changing needs of patients and workers. As part of this transformation, there are a growing number of roles that can be performed virtually – such as grant administrators, clinical trial coordinators, or telehealth care providers – although some workers, like emergency room physicians, must still be present

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GI health platform Vivante Health signs national distribution contract with UnitedHealthcare

Mobi Health News

The company's personalized care plans will be available to UHC customers, including its self-funded employers.

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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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CMS has finalized its remedy for 340B payments, and hospitals are not happy

Fierce Healthcare

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has dropped the final rule to remedy the invalidated 340B-acquired drug payment policy for calendar years 2018 to 2022. | In a statement, American Hospital Association president and CEO Rick Pollack commended the coming repayment to 340B hospitals, but condemned HHS' choice to cut Medicare rates.

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Nye Health launches digital patient support programme capability

Digital Health News

Patient support programme capability has been launched to the Nye Health digital platform, which uses analytics and data integration to support patients.

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EBRI: How employer-sponsored coverage has evolved under the ACA

Fierce Healthcare

When the Affordable Care Act was passed, some feared its changes could lead many employers to drop health coverage altogether. | When the Affordable Care Act was passed, some feared its changes could lead many employers to drop health coverage altogether.

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Medbelle and Aberdeen Orthopaedics partner for improved private care

Digital Health News

A newly formed partnership between Aberdeen Orthopaedics and Medbelle is helping to improve the experience of healthcare for private patients.

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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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September's diving volumes slash hospital margins, Kaufman Hall reports

Fierce Healthcare

Hospitals’ financials dipped in September as volumes dipped “across the board” and labor expenses inched upward, according to Kaufman Hall’s monthly sector report. | Reduced month-over-month volume metrics and a bump in labor expenses chipped at the hospital sector's operating margins, according to the healthcare consulting firm.

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Autonomous training tool delivers in-demand surgical skills with feedback 

Digital Health News

Trainee surgeons learning to conduct laparoscopic (or keyhole) surgery will soon be able to complete their training quicker due to an AI-empowered system.

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Healthcare Staffing Shortages Take Toll on Revenue Cycle Management & Patient Engagement

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – 100 percent of hospital and health system respondents stated that staffing shortages have significantly affected revenue cycle management (RCM) and patient engagement efforts, according to a new survey by Experian Health. – A significant 69 percent of the surveyed healthcare executives responsible for RCM staffing foresee ongoing challenges in the long term.

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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ? 

Digital Health News

Today's briefing reports on a partnership between My Possible Self and East Warrington Primary Care Network and news the IN Group has acquired Bio Talent.

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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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Hospitals file lawsuit to bar HHS' ban on 3rd-party web trackers

Fierce Healthcare

Hospitals are taking their campaign against the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS’) “rule for thee but not for me” crackdown on third-party web trackers to the courts. | The hospital lobby said the tools—which are currently in use on the government's own health websites—are needed to better spread health information and increase access.

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Redox CEO Steps Down, Appoints Trip Hofer as New CEO

HIT Consultant

Trip Hofer, CEO at Redox What You Should Know: – Redox CEO and Co-Founder, Luke Bonney announced that he is stepping down as CEO and appointing Trip Hofer as the new CEO of Redox to lead the new phase of growth. Prior to joining Redox, Hofer most recently served as CEO of OptumHealth Behavioral Health Solutions and is the former CEO at AbleTo Inc. – Bonney stated that the next phase of Redox would be better served by a new CEO with experience in the next stage of the company scaling.

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Facility Fees 101: What is all the Fuss About?

Center for Health Insurance Reform

Consumers are facing higher out-of-pocket costs when they receive outpatient care due to hospital “facility fees.” In a post for Health Affairs Forefront, Linda Blumberg and Christine Monahan provide a primer on facility fees, including the trend of hospital consolidation driving these fees and federal policy options to protect consumers from rising costs in outpatient settings.

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OCR Issues New Telehealth Guidance

Health Law Checkup

Last week, the Office for Civil Rights (“OCR") released two new resources designed to assist patients in understanding the privacy and security risks to their health information associated with using telehealth, and steps that can be taken to reduce those risks.

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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.