Digital Health News

OCTOBER 16, 2024

A "back to basics" and "honest" approach to personal cyber security can help NHS staff make larger improvements at work, writes Nasser Arif

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OCTOBER 16, 2024

Microsoft recently unveiled several new artificial intelligence capabilities for healthcare organizations designed to help analyze diverse medical data, streamline nursing documentation and enable | Microsoft recently unveiled several new AI capabilities for healthcare organizations designed to help analyze diverse medical data, streamline nursing documentation and enable companies to build their own healthcare AI agents.

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Healthcare Dive

OCTOBER 16, 2024

It's the largest antitrust settlement to date in the healthcare industry, according to law firm Whatley Kallas, which represented the plaintiffs.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Jeffrey Gladd, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Fullscript Today’s healthcare system is broken—mostly operating as a “sick care” system that too often manages disease or symptoms without regard for the interconnectedness of the human body or the factors that serve at the root causes of disease. Care often consists of “quick fixes” and prescription-heavy treatments that don’t address these root causes.

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Speaker: Simran Kaur, Co-founder & CEO at Tattva.Health

AI is transforming clinical trials—accelerating drug discovery, optimizing patient recruitment, and improving data analysis. But its impact goes far beyond research. As AI-driven innovation reshapes the clinical trial process, it’s also influencing broader healthcare trends, from personalized medicine to patient outcomes. Join this new webinar featuring Simran Kaur for an insightful discussion on what all of this means for the future of healthcare!

Healthcare Dive

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Funding in the first eight months of the year has already exceeded pre-pandemic levels, according to Silicon Valley Bank. But high valuations recorded in 2021 are still affecting the market.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 16, 2024

What You Should Know: – Oshi Health , a virtual gastrointestinal (GI) care provider raises $60M in a Series C funding round led by Oak HC/FT, with participation from existing investors including Bessemer Venture Partners , Flare Capital Partners , Frist Cressey Ventures , CVS Health Ventures and Takeda Digital Ventures. – The funding will fuel Oshi Health’s continued nationwide expansion and mission to transform digestive healthcare in the U.S.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 16, 2024

It can be very overwhelming scrolling though job board after job board in search of a position that fits your wants and needs. Let us take that stress away by finding a mix of great health IT jobs for you! We hope you enjoy this look at some of the health IT jobs we saw healthcare organizations trying to fill this week. Here’s a quick look at some of the health IT jobs we found: Desktop Design & Support Engineer – The University of Vermont Medical Center Systems Administrator 

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Healthcare Dive

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Mark Hirschhorn will join the telehealth vendor from TapestryHealth after Robert Shepardson announced his resignation.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 16, 2024

As HLTH 2024 prepares to convene in Las Vegas, the anticipation for groundbreaking insights and transformative discussions is palpable. To get a glimpse into the key themes and predictions shaping this year’s event, we reached out to 21 digital health executives for their expert perspectives. From the rise of generative AI and the evolving role of virtual care to the increasing focus on health equity and value-based care, these industry leaders offer a diverse range of perspectives on the

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Bridging the data gap between acute care and post-acute care is a significant challenge. However, more and more evidence suggests that sharing the right information from acute care with post-acute care settings, like Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs), leads to remarkable outcomes that benefit acute care providers, SNFs, and most importantly, the patient.

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Becker's Health IT

OCTOBER 16, 2024

UnitedHealth Group faces growing costs from Change Healthcare cyberattack, with an estimated $2.87 billion hit in 2024 and $8.9 billion in loans to providers.

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Mobi Health News

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The newly released PDTx, now RESET and RESET-O, deliver a self-directed 12-week course of cognitive behavioral therapy that incentivizes patients to conform to treatment.

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Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Medicare's annual enrollment period is officially underway, and, to assist beneficiaries in selecting plans, U.S. | Medicare's annual enrollment period is officially underway, and to assist beneficiaries in selecting plans, U.S. News & World Report has released its list of the best Medicare Advantage and Part D insurers.

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Digital Health News

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The CQC has committed to fixing its regulatory platform and provider portal, following two reviews highlighting issues with its IT systems.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 16, 2024

What You Should Know: – Ozarks Healthcare has announced a strategic partnership with Avo , (formerly known as AvoMD) to integrate Avo’s advanced AI clinical decision support platform into its MEDITECH Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. – Ozarks Healthcare, a comprehensive system including a 114-bed acute care hospital and various specialty clinics, will implement Avo’s cutting-edge technology to enhance clinician workflows and improve patient care across its facilit

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Digital Health News

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership is expanding its virtual wards service with assistance from Inhealthcare.

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Mobi Health News

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The New York-based company will use the investment to grow its partnerships and coverage among payers and move into Medicare populations in 2025.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Rupert Colbourne, Chief Technology Officer at Orbus Software The digital arms race continues in healthcare as the industry struggles to tackle fundamental issues, including systemic labor shortages, spiraling costs, and the shift to preventative care. The sector is looking to technology to help solve these challenges, drive efficiency gains, and improve outcomes, and this has set the digital market on a path to be worth $939 billion by 2032.

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Becker's Health IT

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Iranian hackers are increasingly targeting healthcare organizations, using "brute force" and password spraying attacks to compromise user accounts and gain unauthorized access to sensitive systems.

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Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 16, 2024

David Tsay, M.D., was appointed chief medical officer of Counterpart Health, a Clover Health subsidiary, this month. | Clover Health subsidiary Counterpart Health hired David Tsay, M.D., as its new chief medical officer. Fierce Healthcare spoke with Tsay to hear his thoughts on what makes Clover unique.

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Mobi Health News

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The seed funding will be used to grow the company's team and develop its technology.

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Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Gastrointestinal virtual care company Oshi Health announced a $60 million series C round led by Oak HC/FT. | Virtual GI care company Oshi Health secured $60 million in a series C round that was kicked off when an investor approached them. Oak FC/HT led the round.

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Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Digital Health News

OCTOBER 16, 2024

United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (ULTH) has selected Nervecentre as its preferred electronic patient record (EPR) supplier.

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Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Health issues like reproductive rights and mental health are taking center stage in the public arena, and that's attracting big names from sports, entertainment and philanthropy to major healthcare | Health issues like reproductive rights and mental health are taking center stage in the public arena, and that's attracting big names from sports, entertainment and philanthropy to take the stage at major healthcare conferences.

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HealthIT Answers

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Following wave of cyberattacks on hospitals and other health infrastructure, Senators offer legislation to strengthen enforcement and set standards. Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Senator Mark Warner, D-Va. recently announced legislation to improve cybersecurity in the American health care system. The post Bill to Set Strong Cybersecurity Standards for American Health Care System appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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YouCompli

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Radiology services can be accompanied by some unique compliance challenges that do not always exist with other types of health care services. The following tips can help compliance professionals as they develop strategies to monitor compliance associated with typical radiology services. Tip 1: Document Clinician Orders for Diagnostic Tests One of Medicare’s hospital conditions of participation requires that radiologic services must be provided only on the order of practitioners with clinical pri

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HealthIT Answers

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Moving our healthcare system into the digital age, better outcomes, controlling and reducing costs, and patient access to their health data. Our monthly HIE rundown includes updates on TEFCA, HIE networks, job openings and vendor contracts. The post Sharing Health Data Update October 2024 appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Compliancy Group

OCTOBER 16, 2024

There’s a significant connection between healthcare compliance and risk management. Compliance officers must thoroughly understand both concepts to protect their organizations and the patients they serve. Some compliance officers turn to free resources like the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) risk assessment tool to assess their organizational compliance and risk, while others use spreadsheets or software.

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HealthIT Answers

OCTOBER 16, 2024

By Jen Lamppa PhD - Clinical trials have a diversity problem. Despite years of effort, the participants in many studies still fail to reflect the true demographics of the populations they aim to serve. The consequences are profound: limited applicability of results, missed insights, and health inequities that persist across generations. The post The Role of Social Drivers of Health in Clinical Trial Diversity appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 16, 2024

What You Should Know: – Parachute Health , the platform empowering clinicians with simple DME/HME ordering, is announcing its powerful AI Intake solution to enhance business operations for DME/HME suppliers and to improve patient care. – Parachute Health is including its comprehensive AI Intake solution in its platform for existing customers and new customers who sign up this year.

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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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