Healthcare Dive
JULY 25, 2024
The revamp should help the department handle pressing challenges facing the healthcare sector, like cyber threats and the growth of AI, HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra said.
Fierce Healthcare
JULY 25, 2024
Humana inked a new multi-year agreement with Google Cloud to modernize its cloud infrastructure and build out generative AI solutions. | Humana inked a new multi-year agreement with Google Cloud to modernize its cloud infrastructure and build out generative AI solutions.
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Healthcare Dive
JULY 25, 2024
The health system reported a net income of $289.2 million for the second quarter, but relatively flat patient volume growth sparked analyst concerns during an earnings call Thursday.
Digital Health News
JULY 25, 2024
A statement from Diane Abbott, read at the Equity Charter Summit, encouraged attendees to take action against racism in digital health.
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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.
Healthcare Dive
JULY 25, 2024
Deployments of the new electronic health record have largely been on hold, except for the recent launch at a medical center in Illinois. Agency and Oracle officials said the rollout went well.
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Healthcare Dive
JULY 25, 2024
The California-based insurer also outlined how it remains acquisitive, despite the ConnectiCare deal announced earlier this week.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
JULY 25, 2024
MediSecure hack exposed data of 13 million Australians Approximately 12.9 million Australians had their health information stolen in the recent MediSecure hack. This, according to the embattled e-prescription provider, who recently went into administration following a " large-scale " ransomware attack on its system on 16 May. In an update, MediSecure said affected individuals included those who used its service between March 2019 and November 2023.
Healthcare Dive
JULY 25, 2024
Tenet has an emerging “beat and raise” track record on Wall Street, analysts said, after the health system raised its full-year guidance for the second time this year.
Healthcare IT Today
JULY 25, 2024
Anyone that’s been involved in patient care understands how valuable it is for patients to have a well done Advanced Care Plan (ACP) that’s been communicated to their family and caregivers. Trying to do advanced care planning in the heat of the moment is challenging and fraught with all sorts of problems for the patient and the clinician.
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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.
Healthcare Dive
JULY 25, 2024
John Sackett will step into the role on Aug. 4.
Mobi Health News
JULY 25, 2024
The platform includes language support, call-to-text functionality, a high degree of automation and community outreach features.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
JULY 25, 2024
ABDM, tele-mental health budgets reduced Early this week, India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the official Union Budget for 2024-2025. For healthcare, the government set aside Rs 90,958.63 crore ($10.8 billion), rising by nearly 13% from last year's Rs 80,517.62 crore ($9.6 billion). This includes Rs 200 crore ($24 million) for the Ayushman Bharat Digital Health Mission, which is lower than the Rs 341 crore ($40.7 million) allocation last year.
Mobi Health News
JULY 25, 2024
The companies will build foundation models and genAI applications aimed at improving patient care and medical diagnostics.
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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.
Fierce Healthcare
JULY 25, 2024
Universal Health Services (UHS) raised its full-year revenue and earnings guidance buoyed by strong financial performance in the past six months thanks to acute care growth. | Universal Health Services saw growth in Q2 in profit and revenue offset by lower admissions at its behavioral health facilities.
Digital Health News
JULY 25, 2024
NHS England’s cyber security operations centre is investigating a cyber attack at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS FT.
HIT Consultant
JULY 25, 2024
Lizz Fuller, Director of Implementation at MDaudit In the aftermath of the cyber-attack on Change Healthcare by the BlackCat ransomware group, a renewed interest has emerged in protecting operations and ensuring contingencies are in place. For impacted providers, the financial fallout from the attack is estimated at $500 million to $1 billion per day and climbing, driving home the fact that business continuity is everything in the aftermath of a cyber-attack.
Becker's Health IT
JULY 25, 2024
A man reportedly affiliated with North Korean military intelligence has been allegedly participating in a scheme to hack into U.S. healthcare systems.
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HIT Consultant
JULY 25, 2024
What You Should Know: – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a significant reorganization aimed at enhancing its capabilities in technology, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence (AI). – This strategic move is designed to address the growing complexities and opportunities within the healthcare and human services landscape.
Fierce Healthcare
JULY 25, 2024
Ascension Illinois is selling several hospitals and their associated physician practices, post-acute and senior living facilities to Prime Healthcare. | The agreement includes nine hospitals and four additional sites of care, all throughout Illinois. Prime said it would invest $250 million in facility upgrades, capital improvements, technology and system upgrades.
Mobi Health News
JULY 25, 2024
The test kits will be available at five Walmart stores across the state, and the pilot program will be ongoing until supplies last.
HIT Consultant
JULY 25, 2024
Probiotic as tool for balance of intestinal microbiota advertising background realistic vector illustration Probiotics are a popular topic in health and wellness, but what exactly are they? Probiotics are beneficial microorganisms that provide health advantages to the host when consumed in sufficient quantities. These helpful bacteria are essential for promoting gut health and overall wellness.
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Fierce Healthcare
JULY 25, 2024
This is a breaking story and will be updated. | The Office of the National Coordinator will now take on more responsibilities for technology oversight and data and AI policy development previously under other agencies.
HIT Consultant
JULY 25, 2024
Aditya Bansod, Chief Technology Officer, Luma Health Patient engagement is a critical priority for modern healthcare organizations. Yet, the path is often obstructed by the unintended consequences of vendor sprawl. A profusion of disparate technology solutions creates a fragmented patient experience, hinders operational efficiency, and can even put patient data at risk.
Healthcare IT Today
JULY 25, 2024
New Solutions and Support are Latest Indicators of the Innovative RCM Automation Company’s Extraordinary Momentum, Expansive Growth Thoughtful AI , an AI-powered revenue cycle automation company, today unleashed a flurry of news highlighting its forward momentum, including the launch of the world’s first fully human-capable AI Agents specializing in healthcare revenue cycle management (RCM), exceptional growth metrics, and $20 million in new funding through a Series A round led by Nick Solaro of
HIT Consultant
JULY 25, 2024
What You Should Know: – MISTR , a telemedicine provider for sexual health, is partnering with select Walmart locations in Georgia to offer free at-home STI test kits. This initiative aims to increase access to convenient and confidential testing, particularly in areas with high HIV transmission rates. – MISTR goes beyond STI testing, offering telemedicine consultations for PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) and long-term HIV care.
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