Healthcare Dive

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Laboratories face a series of upcoming deadlines to comply with stricter FDA oversight of in-house tests. Here are five strategies labs can take to be ready.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Like most health systems across the United States, Pinehurst, North Carolina-based FirstHealth of the Carolinas has challenges with bed capacity and is always working on new and innovative ways to increase it in a safe and financially responsible way. THE PROBLEM This has been done through a few different venues. FirstHealth's extended care unit at its Richmond campus, among others, is a brick-and-mortar solution, whereas the observation at home (OAH) program helps with capacity challenges,

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Healthcare Dive

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Artificial intelligence tools could help solve workforce challenges. Implementation, however, can be difficult, pushing organizations to consider less risky administrative and back-office tasks first.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Candid Health , the revenue cycle automation platform for healthcare providers, today announced a $29 million Series B led by 8VC with participation from existing investors First Round Capital, BoxGroup, and Y Combinator. This brings the company’s total amount raised to $47 million. Candid Health is on a mission to simplify medical billing, allowing providers to focus on delivering quality care.

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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.

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Healthcare Dive

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement went live in December with five Qualified Health Information Networks, and two more were added early this year.

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Healthcare Dive

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Google, Microsoft and GE Healthcare say they’ll power the next wave of AI advancement. But executives are split on how to offer the tools to providers responsibly — and whether all clinicians are equally ready for them.

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Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Employers are concerned that rising healthcare costs could force them to rethink salary or wage increases, according to a new study. | Employers are concerned that rising healthcare costs could force them to rethink salary or wage increases, according to a new study.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 28, 2024

For the 152nd episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast we are analyzing the patient experience to decide if it is marketing or tech! We kick this episode off on the marketing side of the debate by listing which aspects of patient experience are marketing. Then we do the same for the tech side of the argument and find which aspects fall under tech.

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Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 28, 2024

As President Joe Biden prepares to leave office at the end of this year, he is taking final steps to push one of his signature domestic priorities to accelerate the fight against cancer. | As President Joe Biden prepares to leave office at the end of this year, he is taking final steps to push one of his signature domestic priorities to accelerate the fight against cancer.

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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.

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Digital Health News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

NHS England has published a contract notice worth £13.3 million for a "Tiger Teams service” to support EPR delivery across England.

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Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Elevance Health plans to acquire home health company CareBridge in a deal that's reportedly worth $2.7 billion. | Elevance Health plans to acquire home health company CareBridge, a deal that's reportedly worth $2.7 billion.

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Digital Health News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Two remote monitoring tools for people diagnosed with heart failure have been approved by NICE for use in the NHS.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Dr. Hugh Cassidy, Head of Artificial Intelligence and Chief Data Scientist at LeanTaaS The costs of care are rising, and with them, the pressure on healthcare systems to manage resources effectively. Between 2019 and 2022 alone, overall hospital expenses surged by 17.5%, while hospital labor costs grew by 20.8%, according to a recent report from the American Hospital Association.

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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.

Mobi Health News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Research from Asia has urged vigilance with the use of the chatbot while calling for AI language inclusivity.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 28, 2024

What You Should Know: – Cleerly , a pioneer in advanced cardiovascular imaging, is celebrating a significant victory in the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare. The American Medical Association (AMA) has officially approved a Category I CPT code for Cleerly’s AI-QCT advanced plaque analysis. – The decision, effective January 1, 2026, marks a major step forward in recognizing and reimbursing AI-driven technologies that improve patient outcomes in cardiovascula

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Becker's Health IT

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Lubbock-based Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and Texas Tech Physicians remain unable to access electronic resources following a late September IT outage.

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Mobi Health News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Medavie's digital and wellness platform Connected Care is integrated into its mobile app.

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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?

Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Universal Health Services (UHS) beat analysts' estimates for third-quarter revenue as its top line grew 11%$3.963 billion to reach $3.96 billion thanks to solid growth by its acute c | Universal Health Services beat analysts' estimates for third-quarter revenue as its top line grew 11% to reach $3.96 billion thanks to solid growth by its acute care hospitals and behavioral health care services.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 28, 2024

What You Should Know: – Oracle Health today announced that it intends to begin the process to become a Qualified Health Information Network (QHIN) as a part of the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA). – Becoming a QHIN will allow Oracle Health to directly enable its healthcare customers to participate in the U.S. government’s nationwide approach to offer secure, smooth, and standardized sharing of health information between providers and payers, pharmaceutical com

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Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Leaders at UnitedHealth Group and Amedisys are set to meet with the Department of Justice this week in hopes of avoiding a potential attempt to block their $3.3 billion merger deal, according to me | Leaders at UnitedHealth Group and Amedisys are set to meet with the Department of Justice this week in hopes of avoiding a potential attempt to block their $3.3 billion merger deal, according to media reports.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 28, 2024

What You Should Know: – SmarterDx , a provider of clinical AI for revenue integrity, has announced the launch of SmarterDenials , an innovative AI-driven solution designed to help hospitals fight unjust claim denials. – With denials on the rise, causing operational disruptions and revenue loss for healthcare providers, SmarterDenials empowers hospitals to generate stronger clinical appeal letters and secure faster and more accurate reimbursements.

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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

Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 28, 2024

As I said in my previous writeup at an EHR user conference, I believe there’s no way for the culture of a company not to appear at their user conference. This weekened at the eClinicalWorks Annual Conference it started off with their users being greeted to a tunnel of cheering from eClinicalWorks staff lined up on both sides of the entrance to the opening keynote.

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Becker's Health IT

OCTOBER 28, 2024

"Over 6,500 patients affected by data breach at Dallas-based Parkland Health, compromising personal information.

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HealthIT Answers

OCTOBER 28, 2024

By Justin Barnes & Greg Fulton - Explaining new CMS policy allowing concurrent CCM and RPM billing for qualified patients, and examination of how chronic care dominates healthcare spending and the opportunity to embark on value-based care revenue streams through MIPS and ACO programs. The post Remote Care and Specialty Medicine: A Spotlight on Cardiology appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Remote monitoring tools combined with a dedicated medication management team deliver better results than the standard of care, a new report found.

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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.

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