Nonprofits’ cash on hand hit 10-year low in 2023: report
Healthcare Dive
AUGUST 12, 2024
S&P Global also found no "meaningful" improvement in cash flow for providers between 2022 and 2023.
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Healthcare data 'liberation' can reveal useful truths about patients
Healthcare It News
AUGUST 12, 2024
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Navigating industry challenges: Policy, tech and the road ahead
Healthcare Dive
AUGUST 12, 2024
LTPAC professionals claim they're the second most regulated industry in America after nuclear power. Regardless, senior care operators face extensive regulations.
23andMe to launch GLP-1 telehealth offering, shuts down internal drug development business
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 12, 2024
Consumer genetic testing company 23andMe sees an opportunity to get in on the weight loss boom. | 23andMe plans to launch a GLP-1 weight loss telehealth membership through its Lemonaid Health platform by the end of the month.
The Evolution of Communication in Healthcare Settings
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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.
For-profit health systems see Medicaid supplemental payment bump in Q2
Healthcare Dive
AUGUST 12, 2024
While executives said they saw an uptick in supplemental funding this quarter, they argued it still wasn’t enough to cover their costs.
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Stryker to buy smart hospital technology firm Care.ai
Healthcare Dive
AUGUST 12, 2024
Stryker said the company will strengthen its growing health IT offering and portfolio of wirelessly connected medical devices.
The impact of AI and telemedicine on behavioral health services
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
AUGUST 12, 2024
The behavioral health landscape faces several significant challenges, primarily stemming from a severe shortage of providers and increasing demand for services. As has been seen in recent years, there's been a surge in behavioral health needs across all demographics. This mismatch between supply and demand has led to long wait times, difficulty accessing care, and, in some cases, patients going without necessary treatment.
Transforming healthcare: Enabling change through tailored change management strategies
Healthcare Dive
AUGUST 12, 2024
In healthcare settings, change management must be tailored to the realities of work in a fast-paced, demanding setting.
Alder Hey goes live with Meditech Expanse EPR
Digital Health News
AUGUST 12, 2024
Alder Hey has become the second NHS trust to go live the Meditech Expanse electronic patient record system.
3 Reasons to Retire Pagers from Healthcare Settings
Advertiser: Celo
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.
The Challenges and Opportunities of Evolving Revenue Cycle Management Practices to Align with New Payment Models
Healthcare IT Today
AUGUST 12, 2024
The world of healthcare is constantly shifting and evolving in order to best serve our staff and our patients. However, in this constant shift and change, it is important that we stay vigilant to not only how this could help but also how this could hinder our efforts and our organization. One such area that is currently undergoing some evolution is Revenue Cycle Management.
KFF: A look at prior authorization trends in Medicare Advantage
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 12, 2024
Prior authorization denials in Medicare Advantage jumped between 2021 and 2022, according to a new analysis from KFF.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals to trial laser-activated antimicrobial
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AUGUST 12, 2024
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is to begin trials of a new laser-activated antimicrobial in an effort to cut post-surgery infections.
Tell Me Why: The Imperative of Explainability in AI for Healthcare
Healthcare IT Today
AUGUST 12, 2024
The following is a guest article by Neeraj Mainkar , VP of Software Engineering and Advanced Technology at Proprio Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing healthcare by enhancing diagnostic accuracy, personalizing treatment plans, and it can potentially improve patient outcomes. However, the rapid demand for AI integration into healthcare systems raises significant concerns about the transparency and explainability of advanced technologies.
The Role of Technology in Remote Patient Monitoring
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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.
Sheba Medical Center Develops AI Algorithm to Predict Pulmonary Embolism
HIT Consultant
AUGUST 12, 2024
What You Should Know: – Sheba Medical Center , a globally recognized healthcare leader, announced the publication of a groundbreaking study demonstrating the effectiveness of an AI algorithm in predicting pulmonary embolism (PE) risk upon hospital admission. – The research, published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research , involved analyzing medical records of over 46,000 patients and identifying a machine learning model capable of accurately predicting PE risk.
Noom partners with Zumba for dance instructors to become Mindset Coaches
Healthcare It News
AUGUST 12, 2024
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Lawsuit proceeds against hospital over data breach of 1.2M patients
Becker's Health IT
AUGUST 12, 2024
A proposed class action lawsuit against Tampa (Fla.) General Hospital over a 2023 data breach has been returned to state court, Bloomberg Law reported.
New Survey Sheds Light on How Physicians Experience Interoperability
HIT Consultant
AUGUST 12, 2024
What You Should Know: – A collaborative effort between the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy and Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ASTP), the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM), and the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) has yielded significant insights into the challenges and opportunities of health IT interoperability in primary care. – By embedding HIT-related questions into the ABFM’s Continuous Certification Questionnaire (CCQ), the rese
15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence
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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?
Idaho health system warns of data breach
Becker's Health IT
AUGUST 12, 2024
"Kootenai Health in Idaho experienced a data breach, compromising personal information of patients. No evidence of misuse found, notification letters sent.
SoundHealth Receives $7 Million Seed Round Funding and Launches SONU, the World’s First FDA-Authorized, AI-Enabled, Wearable Device for Treating Nasal Congestion Due to Allergic and Non-Allergic Rhinitis
Healthcare IT Today
AUGUST 12, 2024
SONU is the First Over-the-Counter Device Authorized for At-Home Use that Extends the Toolbox of Treatment Options for Patients and Physicians and Offers a Safe Alternative to Pharmaceutical Treatments SoundHealth, Inc. , a medical technology company harnessing the power of artificial intelligence and medical science to improve patient outcomes, today introduced SONU.
J.D. Power: Brick-and-mortar pharmacies ceding ground to mail order options on consumer satisfaction
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 12, 2024
While customer satisfaction with mail order pharmacies is continuing to grow, brick-and-mortar pharmacies are falling behind, according to a new survey from J.D. Power. | While customer satisfaction with mail order pharmacies is continuing to grow, brick-and-mortar pharmacies are falling behind, according to a new survey from J.D. Power.
Absci and MSK Collaborate on Generative AI Drug Discovery
HIT Consultant
AUGUST 12, 2024
What You Should Know: – Absci Corporation, a leader in generative AI drug creation, today announced a strategic collaboration with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) to develop up to six novel cancer therapeutics. – By combining Absci’s AI platform with MSK’s renowned cancer research expertise, the partnership aims to accelerate the discovery and development of new treatments for this devastating disease.
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
What a Survey of 1,500 Patients Revealed About Patient’s Access to Care In 2024
HealthIT Answers
AUGUST 12, 2024
By Israel Krush - The survey finds nearly half of patients do not interact with their providers to confirm or reschedule appointments. This lack of engagement aligns with a sharp 37% increase in no-show rates logged across US healthcare systems in 2023. The post What a Survey of 1,500 Patients Revealed About Patient’s Access to Care In 2024 appeared first on Health IT Answers.
The Health Care Costs for Someone Retiring in 2024 in the U.S. Will Reach $165,000 – Fidelity’s 23rd Annual Update
Jane Sarashon
AUGUST 12, 2024
The average person in the U.S. retiring in 2024 will need to bank $165,000 to pay for health care costs in retirement — a sum that does not include long-term care, Fidelity Investments advises us in the 23rd annual look at this always-impactful (and sobering) forecast. I’ve covered this study every year since 2011 here in Health Populi, continuing to add to this bar chart; in the interest of space and legibility, I started this year’s version of the chart at 2014, when the cost
Hospitals: Integrating CDI and UM for Improved Revenue Cycle
HIT Consultant
AUGUST 12, 2024
Priti Shah, Chief Product and Technology Officer, Iodine Software Forward-thinking hospitals have long recognized clinical documentation integrity (CDI) and utilization management (UM) as priorities for a successful revenue cycle. The current economic climate only underscores their importance. The latest performance trends data from Strata Decision Technology noted that, while operating margins remain stable, payment volumes experienced a shortfall of nearly 18% in Q1 of 2024.
Civitas 2024 Virtual Preconference Sessions
HealthIT Answers
AUGUST 12, 2024
These insightful discussions, centered on promising partnerships and data sharing in crisis response, advancing maternal and infant health, and using state-wide systems to address health inequities, are available exclusively for attendees of the 2024 Civitas Annual Conference. The post Civitas 2024 Virtual Preconference Sessions appeared first on Health IT Answers.
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