Mon.Dec 02, 2024

article thumbnail

Combining Technology and Tradition to Transform Indigenous/Indian Healthcare

Healthcare IT Today

The resourceful and caring team at Reno Sparks Tribal Health Center (RSTHC) has been leveraging technology from NextGen Healthcare (NextGen) to deliver quality care to the American Indians in their community. Now, with the recent CMS announcement, they will be able to add traditional medicine. Healthcare IT Today had the opportunity to sit down with Angie Wilson, Tribal Health Director at RSTHC while she was attending the 2024 NextGen User Group Meeting (#NextGenUGM24).

article thumbnail

Behavioral health access still poses challenge

Healthcare It News

Enterprise Taxonomy: Patient Access Health and Wellness Behavioral health Population and Public Health Quality Care Care Node settings: Exclude from Accelerate RSS feed

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

VillageMD CEO Tim Barry steps down

Healthcare Dive

Barry has left VillageMD during a difficult time for the value-based medical group, which has dragged down the finances of majority owner Walgreens.

162
162
article thumbnail

Climate Change and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Africa: The Urgent Need for Intersectional Approaches in Climate Change Policy and Governance

Bill of Health

Photo credit: @wambuigichobi | SMA A Masai woman raises her fist as other women leaders look on at COP 27 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt during one of the debriefs by the Women and Gender Constituency. by Faith Lumonya , Esther Wambui , and Eunice Musiime As global temperatures rise and the frequency of extreme weather events — such as floods, droughts, and heat waves — increases, climate change poses a growing threat to the progress of women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR).

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Express Healthcare Staffing is the key to building exceptional patient care and compliance

Healthcare Dive

As the demand for healthcare services surges, new solutions are necessary to meet worker demand.

More Trending

article thumbnail

Transforming payer operations through real-time clinical data exchange

Healthcare Dive

Discover how real-time clinical data exchange enhances payer operations, care quality and efficiency.

147
147
article thumbnail

ConcertAI Expands its AI-Enhanced Clinical Capabilities in Medical Imaging

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – ConcertAI, the leader in predictive and generative AI SaaS and DaaS Solutions for healthcare and life sciences, today announced a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) cloud version of TeraRecon’s AI-enabled portfolio of advanced visualization (AV) and generative AI modules for clinical workflows. – This is a milestone in making the best-in-class solution more accessible to healthcare providers, and brings together Intuition Advanced Visualization, Eureka Clinical AI,

FDA 98
article thumbnail

Hospices owned by private equity firms underperform nonprofit facilities, study says

Healthcare Dive

The JAMA study comes as federal regulators scrutinize private equity’s role in healthcare.

147
147
article thumbnail

RNSA: GE HealthCare Unveils Aurora SPECT/CT: A New Era in Precision Imaging

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – GE HealthCare has announced the launch of Aurora, a revolutionary dual-head SPECT/CT system designed to enhance diagnostic capabilities and improve patient care. – Unveiled at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) 2024 Annual Meeting, Aurora offers advanced features and AI-powered solutions to support precision medicine and personalized care.

84
article thumbnail

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?

article thumbnail

Legislators urge DOJ to investigate PBMs for potential role in opioid epidemic

Fierce Healthcare

A group of legislators is calling on the Department of Justice to dig into whether pharmacy benefit managers played a role in the opioid epidemic. | A group of legislators is calling on the Department of Justice to dig into whether pharmacy benefit managers played a role in the opioid epidemic.

82
article thumbnail

Siemens Healthineers Adopts NVIDIA’s MONAI Deploy for Faster AI Deployment

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Siemens Healthineers , a global leader in medical technology, has adopted NVIDIA MONAI Deploy to accelerate integrating AI workflows into its Syngo Carbon and syngo.via enterprise imaging platforms. – NVIDIA’s MONAI platform is revolutionizing the field of medical imaging by accelerating the development and deployment of AI applications.

78
article thumbnail

M&A or affiliation improved rural hospitals' margins, reduced risk of closure: report

Fierce Healthcare

Nearly half of rural hospitals moved out of the high-risk category after a merger, acquisition or affiliation with a larger system, a new analysis has found. | The analysis, conducted by healthcare consulting firm Dobson DaVanzo, found that among 110 rural hospitals that closed between 2011 and 2021, more than half were standalone hospitals without support from larger systems.

article thumbnail

Movano Health secures FDA clearance for EvieMED Ring

Mobi Health News

The company says 510(k) clearance will allow it to pursue multiple business opportunities pertaining to remote patient monitoring and clinical trials.

FDA 79
article thumbnail

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

article thumbnail

Biggest hospital cyberattacks of '24

Becker's Health IT

Discover the hospitals and health systems that were targeted by cyberattacks in 2024, including Ascension, Cedars-Sinai and Lurie Children's Hospital.

article thumbnail

Three Steps to Unlock the Power of AI for Healthcare Transformation

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Emmanuelle Hose, Global Vice President of Industry Solutions at Rimini Street The use of AI in the healthcare market is booming , having reached $22,449.3 million in 2023 and is expected to grow 37.5% annually through 2030. From enhancing patient care and streamlining administrative processes to aiding in medical research and diagnostics, AI is revolutionizing healthcare.

article thumbnail

Data published online following data breach at Alder Hey

Digital Health News

A major data breach of Alder Hey Children’s NHS FT's online systems has seen private information published online and shared via social media.

article thumbnail

Fierce Healthcare Fundraising Tracker—Sirona Medical picks up $42M; Alloy banks $16M for menopause care

Fierce Healthcare

At Fierce Healthcare, we keep track of all the venture capital being funneled into the health tech and digital health industries. | Beta Bionics landed $60 million for diabetes management solutions, Medicaid startup Diverge Health picked up $52 million backed by GV and TailorMed secured $40 million for its patient financial assistance platform. Check out other recent funding rounds.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

CIO Podcast – Episode 85: Epic Cloud Migration with Tim Calahan

Healthcare IT Today

For the 85th episode of the CIO podcast hosted by Healthcare IT Today, we are talking about migrating Epic to the cloud with this episode’s special guest, Tim Calahan, MS, MBA, DBA, Chief Technology Officer at Michigan Medicine and CEO of EHC Consulting ! We kick this episode off by discussing why migrating Epic to the cloud should be a key priority for hospitals.

article thumbnail

ICHRA-focused StretchDollar raises $6M with help from Oscar Health

Fierce Healthcare

Health benefits startup StretchDollar has raised $6 million from its latest seed funding rounds to improve its self-service platform, the company announced today. | Health benefits startup StretchDollar has raised $6 million, with help from Oscar Health, as the two companies put their weight behind ICHRAs.

67
article thumbnail

East Sussex Healthcare selects Nervecentre for new EPR

Digital Health News

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust has selected Nervecentre as its preferred supplier for an electronic patient record (EPR).

83
article thumbnail

Zipline, Elton John AIDS Foundation expand partnership to Nigeria

Mobi Health News

The announcement comes two months after the pair revealed at the UN General Assembly its intent to expand Zipline infrastructure to improve care access nationwide.

63
article thumbnail

Real-Life Examples of HIPAA Violations and How to Avoid Them

Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer

Download our 30-minute webinar where we delve into real-life examples of HIPAA violations and preventative measures every organization should know! You will learn: The critical factors that lead to HIPAA violations and how to identify them. Three compelling real-life cases of organizations that faced severe HIPAA penalties. Proven strategies to safeguard YOUR organization against HIPAA violations.

article thumbnail

What All Healthcare IT Leaders Must Understand About the Kaiser Permanente Breach

HIT Consultant

Simon Wijckmans, CEO and founder of c/side Of the many, many facets of healthcare-industry cybersecurity that IT leaders must be aware of, browser-side attacks and data leaks have particularly high potential to blindside an organization. Just ask leading healthcare provider Kaiser Permanente, which recently suffered a gargantuan data breach compromising the sensitive personal information of 13.4 million past and present insurance holders.

HIPAA 59
article thumbnail

Join us for 2025 State of Cybersecurity in Healthcare Virtual Summit

HealthIT Answers

Join us on January 21st at 1pm for the 2025 State of Cybersecurity in Healthcare Virtual Summit. Our third annual half day virtual summit will continue to address various critical aspects of cybersecurity as we head into 2025 with the tone of the event set by the opening keynote. The post Join us for 2025 State of Cybersecurity in Healthcare Virtual Summit appeared first on Health IT Answers.

59
article thumbnail

RNSA: Nonin Medical Launches First FDA-Cleared OTC Fingertip Pulse Oximeter for Accurate Readings Across Skin Tones

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Nonin Medical , a global leader in noninvasive medical monitoring lauches TruO2 OTC, the first over-the-counter (OTC) fingertip pulse oximeter to receive FDA clearance. This innovative device is designed to provide accurate blood oxygen saturation readings for adults across all skin tones, empowering individuals to make informed healthcare decisions. – Nonin Medical’s founder, Phil Isaacson, was the original inventor of the fingertip pulse oximeter.

FDA 59
article thumbnail

November 2024 Health IT Marketing Minutes

HealthIT Answers

What makes marketing in the health IT space unique? Who are the movers and shakers? What’s working, what’s trending? Where can you learn more? News from KNB Communications, anthonyBarnum, Swaay.Health, Brafton, Amendola Communications, Clarity Quest, Matter Communications, & more. The post November 2024 Health IT Marketing Minutes appeared first on Health IT Answers.

59
article thumbnail

Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.