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HCA posts $17.5B in revenue in Q2 and raises full-year guidance

Healthcare Dive

The Nashville, Tennessee-based provider attributed the stronger than expected results to increased patient volumes.

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One company's efforts to expand digital health access

Healthcare It News

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What does your CEO need to know about cybersecurity?

Healthcare Dive

CEOs don’t necessarily have to become experts in the technical aspects of cybersecurity to be prepared in case of an attack or — hopefully — stop one before it starts.

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Healthcare advocates spent millions this quarter for policy change. Here are the top 30 spenders

Fierce Healthcare

An analysis by Fierce Healthcare identified the top 30 healthcare organizations that burned through the most cash lobbying Congress for healthcare policy changes in the second quarter. | In the second quarter, 14 healthcare organizations spent more than a million dollars lobbying the federal government for healthcare policy change. The leaders of the pack were the American Hospital Association, AARP and the American Medical Association, followed by a slew of payers.

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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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Pharmacy group, providers sue Change Healthcare after cyberattack

Healthcare Dive

The National Community Pharmacists Association and dozens of providers argue UnitedHealth-owned Change didn’t have adequate cybersecurity protections and caused them financial losses.

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S&P Global Ratings downgrades Walgreens, citing struggles in both pharmacy and retail

Healthcare Dive

The drugstore retailer faces debt maturities, and the upending of some strategies introduces new uncertainties, analysts said.

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Walgreens receives $25M BARDA grant for COVID-19 vaccine trial

Fierce Healthcare

Walgreens has received $25 million in grant funding to conduct a decentralized clinical trial assessing how well a person vaccinated against COVID-19 is protected from future infections. | The award comes from a consortium funded by the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), embedded in the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.

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39 healthcare providers sue UnitedHealth over Change hack

Becker's Health IT

Thirty-nine healthcare providers and the National Community Pharmacists Association are suing UnitedHealth Group over the Change Healthcare hack , claiming they have not financially recovered from the cyberattack.

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HCA Healthcare boosts 2024 revenue, earnings forecast, propelled by strong patient demand

Fierce Healthcare

HCA Healthcare's stock jumped Tuesday morning as the hospital chain reported better-than-expected performance in the second quarter and boosted its 2024 guidance. | HCA Healthcare's stock jumped Tuesday morning as the hospital chain reported better-than-expected performance in the second quarter and boosted its 2024 guidance.

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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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Abridge partners with Epic, Mayo Clinic to create a genAI nurse workflow tool

Mobi Health News

The three companies will collaborate with Mayo Clinic nurses to create a genAI documentation workflow tool that will integrate into Epic nursing workflows.

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Stretch your organization’s potential with a flexible EHR

Fierce Healthcare

By Laura Kohlhagen, MD, MBA, Chief Medical Officer for Sunrise™, Altera Digital Health | Many EHRs lack flexibility. So, what makes an EHR truly flexible, and how can greater flexibility get healthcare organizations where they want to go?

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Sutter Health Deploys World’s First Wearable Doppler Ultrasound Patch to Enhance Safety of ICU Patients

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Sutter Health , an integrated healthcare system in Northern California, announced today its decision to deploy FloPatch, the world’s first wireless, wearable Doppler ultrasound device developed by Flosonics Medical. – The wearable Doppler ultrasound patch empowers ICU clinicians with a faster, hands-free method for assessing blood flow at the bedside, ultimately improving patient care and outcomes.

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Headway scores $100M, more than doubling its valuation to $2.3B

Mobi Health News

The funding comes less than a year after the virtual mental health company closed a $125 million Series C funding round.

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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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AI-Powered Pathology: Proscia Unveils Multi-AI Workflows for Concentriq ® AP

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Proscia® , a global leader in AI-enabled pathology solutions for precision medicine, has introduced the next version of Concentriq® AP. – The release includes new functionality that advances the impact of AI in shaping pathologists’ understanding of four of the top five most common cancers worldwide. Concentriq AP is a cloud-based workflow solution that helps even the largest global laboratory networks achieve the confidence and efficiency gains enabled by di

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9 former HHS, VA chiefs: Healthcare needs 'cyber dome'

Becker's Health IT

America needs a "cyber dome" to protect against the increasing number of cyberattacks that are plaguing healthcare, according to nine former HHS and Veterans Affairs secretaries.

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San Mateo County Health Selects Innovaccer’s Healthcare AI Platform

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Innovaccer Inc. , a leading healthcare AI platform company, today announced that San Mateo County Health (SMCH) has selected Innovaccer’s Healthcare AI Platform and population health management solutions to modernize their technology infrastructure and improve patient care services across the county. – SMCH is dedicated to promoting healthy living for all residents of San Mateo County.

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University Hospitals Plymouth begins digital prehab trial

Digital Health News

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is trialling a digital 'prehab' service for liver transplant patients.

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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.

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69% of Healthcare Consumers Will Switch Providers if Communications Don’t Meet Expectations

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Smart Communications , a technology company focused on helping businesses engage in more meaningful customer conversations, released the findings of its 2024 Global Benchmark Report on the State of Healthcare Customer Experience. – Healthcare organizations (HCOs) face several challenges in 2024. Rising costs and shrinking margins paired with ongoing economic uncertainty make it more important than ever for health insurers and providers to meet or exceed member

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DMA must be ‘useful and usable’, says NHS England CIO

Digital Health News

John Quinn, chief information officer at NHS England said that the digital maturity assessment (DMA) needs to be “useful and useable”.

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Navvis Launches Provider Program to Reduce Hospital Readmissions

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Navvis , a leading population health company, today announced the launch of its high-performing Patient Throughput and Capacity solution, designed to help health systems and physician enterprises optimize patient flow, unlock hidden capacity, and enhance overall hospital performance. – This innovative solution addresses the increasingly complex challenges faced by health systems, including crowded emergency departments, avoidable readmissions, and extended h

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Pharmacies, providers sue Change Healthcare over cyberattack

Fierce Healthcare

A key pharmacy organization along with dozens of providers have filed a class action lawsuit over the cyberattack on Change Healthcare that caused significant disruption across healthcare. | The National Community Pharmacists Association leads the lawsuit, which was filed late Friday against UnitedHealth Group, Optum and Change.

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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.

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Bridging the Gap: Health Equity, Cancer Screening, and the Role of FQHCs

HIT Consultant

Jonathan Govette, Founder and CEO of Oatmeal Health The Persistent Challenge of Healthcare Access and Cancer Screening Disparities In the United States, the healthcare landscape remains plagued by significant disparities, particularly for underserved populations. People of color, low-income families, rural residents, and immigrant communities often face a daunting array of barriers that prevent them from accessing quality preventive and diagnostic services.

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K Health, The Leading AI Primary Care Platform, Raises $50 Million Equity Funding Round

Healthcare IT Today

Led by Claure Group, The New Investment Seeks to Expand Clinical Artificial Intelligence in Personalized Primary Care within Leading Health Systems K Health , the leading AI Primary Care platform, announced today that it has raised $50M in funding led by Claure Group, with participation from investors including Pablo Legorreta, Founder and CEO at Royalty Pharma, and existing investors Mangrove Capital Partners, Valor Equity Partners, and Atreides Management, LP.

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Data’s Impact on Health Equity: Sharing Data for Humanity

HealthIT Answers

NOW on Demand FINN Voices episode with host Beth Friedman and her guest Director of Innovation and Emerging Markets, Brian Urban at FinThrive. Take a listen as they discuss the Data Humanity Lab. The post Data’s Impact on Health Equity: Sharing Data for Humanity appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Abridge, Mayo Clinic, and Epic Collaborate to Develop GenAI Solution for Nurses

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – In a groundbreaking collaboration, Mayo Clinic, Epic , and Abridge are joining forces to develop a generative AI ambient documentation workflow specifically designed for nurses. – The innovative solution leverages Abridge’s cutting-edge generative AI technology and seamless integration with Epic’s existing workflows to empower nurses and streamline their daily tasks.

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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.