Healthcare Dive

OCTOBER 20, 2023

In a qualitative study examining physician turnover, participants said their departures were mostly driven by a desire for increased flexibility.

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OCTOBER 20, 2023

By Hannah Rahim Medical cannabis users in the U.S. face discrimination in seeking health care services, including restrictions against obtaining solid organ transplants. Considering growing evidence that medical cannabis (which is legal in 38 states, 3 territories, and the District of Columbia) does not compromise post-transplant health outcomes, policymakers should rethink the use of cannabis consumption as a contraindicator to transplantation and should adopt legal protections to prevent undue

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Healthcare Dive

OCTOBER 20, 2023

It’s unclear how much the partnership will improve access to affordable insulin given other recent initiatives from drugmakers and public insurance programs.

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Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Three out of four Americans don’t trust artificial intelligence in a healthcare setting, and most have no idea whether their provider is already using the technology, a new survey has found. | Many respondents admitted their understanding of AI is limited, and half would not be comfortable with it in the healthcare setting. But most said if their practice was transparent about its AI use, that would help them feel more comfortable.

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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 20, 2023

Analysts predict the contract could be worth up to $54 million for Amwell alone over its 22-month term.

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Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 20, 2023

It shouldn't come as much of a surprise that employers are putting a focus on managing healthcare costs in the coming year. | It shouldn't come as much of a surprise that employers are putting a focus on managing healthcare costs in the coming year.

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Mobi Health News

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Neil Friedman, founder and COO at Bodimetrics, discusses the FDA 510(k) clearance of the circul pro Ring and improving oximetry accuracy among people of color.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The HLTH conference is full of big announcements from various health IT companies. One of the most interesting announcements I saw at HLTH 2023 was a strategic partnership between identity companies Verato and CLEAR. I was really intrigued by this new partnership because far too often in healthcare two companies that are working in similar spaces choose to compete to the death rather than collaborating together.

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Mobi Health News

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Folx will be an in-network provider with payers Blue Shield of California, Cigna, Evernorth, Optum in Colorado and Florida, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.

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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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Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Ongoing national medication, medical supply and medical equipment shortages are harming patients, a new survey reveals. | Providing appropriate care has become increasingly difficult, leading to instances of unsafe practices, compromised care and harmful, otherwise avoidable patient safety incidents, the survey found.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Netsmart today announced the acquisition of Netalytics , a South Carolina-based addiction treatment software and practice management company, dedicated to developing technology for substance use disorder (SUD) providers focused on opioid addiction treatment. This acquisition will further extend the Netsmart CareFabric platform by enabling interoperable data sharing between opioid treatment program (OTP) facilities and the providers that treat and coordinate other types of care for individuals

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Digital Health News

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The government has admitted it is set to miss its goal of eliminating paper prescriptions by 2024, following a report on its pharmacy commitments.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The following is a guest article by Nate MacLeitch , Founder and CEO at QuickBlox The demand for AI-powered Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) in healthcare is evident: 75% of executives believe that generative AI has reached a stage where it is poised to reshape the healthcare industry. When the sector is set to face shortages of between 37,800 and 124,000 physicians by 2034, generative AI could alleviate administrative work, such as summarizing patient calls and managing electronic h

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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

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Kaiser Permanente is expanding its medical-legal partnership program to bring housing-related legal services to members and communities across seven of its regions. | The program is in partnership with the National Center for Medical-Legal Partnership and Health Begins. The partners estimate they can help prevent evictions and access housing-related legal aid for thousands of community residents and Kaiser members by 2025.

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Digital Health News

OCTOBER 20, 2023

A successful pilot of a digital resilience programme for MS patients, designed by Leeds Teaching Hospitals, is being rolled out to 10 further sites.

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Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Folx Health, a virtual provider focused on LGBTQ+ health, is now in-network with Cigna, Evernorth and Blue Shield of California. | Until August, Folx operated under a membership model in a lump sum subscription package. It has since been updated to accept insurance as a part of the core membership structure.

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Digital Health News

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Our final coffee briefing of the week includes news from Injectpower, Spire Healthcare, Inhealthcare, Basildon Hospital and Afon Technology.

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Health IT Security

OCTOBER 20, 2023

A cybersecurity vulnerability in ServiceNow, a cloud computing platform, may allow unauthenticated users to extract data from records, a cybersecurity researcher discovered in mid-October.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Dr. Frank Fornari, Founder and Chairman, BioMech Functional balance is a critical health metric. One-quarter of seniors – about 36 million – will fall each year in the U.S. and more than 36,000 of them will die as a result. That translates into one fall every second of every day. The problem is growing, as fall-related deaths among seniors in the U.S. have more than doubled over the past 20 years, according to a research letter in JAMA Open.

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Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Prospect Medical Holdings has approximately nine months to sell off its struggling four-hospital system Crozer Health under a newly struck agreement between the private equity firm and the Pennsylv | The private equity firm was embroiled in a lawsuit over its closure of a Crozer Health hospital, which it said was necessary due to millions in monthly losses.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 20, 2023

What You Should Know: – Amwell and Leidos have been awarded a “next-generation contract” by the U.S. Defense Health Agency (DHA) to deliver a hybrid care platform to power the DHA’s Digital First transformation. This initial 22-month contract is valued at up to $180M; the project will start at five initial sites followed by a phased enterprise-wide rollout. – While this task order is for the first phase of the program, the DHA Digital First program will support the entire MHS communi

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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

Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Another day, another startup trying to crack its way into the healthcare industry. | As more and more startups hit the scene, what do these companies need to really make an impression on the backers that can help them grow?

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 20, 2023

What You Should Know: PathAI Diagnostics , formerly Poplar Healthcare, a leading laboratory services company, today unveiled the world’s first AI-assisted laboratory-developed test for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH). MASLD and MASH are posing an escalating healthcare challenge, affecting millions of individuals worldwide – as many as 37.8% of the global adult population suffers from some form of MASLD,

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HealthIT Answers

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Looking for a conference to attend this Winter? This week’s Friday at Five brings you five events to consider: ATA EDGE2023 Policy Conference, 2023 ONC Annual Meeting, CES 2024, ViVE 2024, and Digital Health 2024. The post Winter Events to Consider appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Kim Howard, Chief Client Officer, Nomad Health When it comes to the Great Resignation, forget office workers – the real wave of resignation is coming from nurses. For many months post-COVID, nearly every headline, or so it seemed, was about office employees, their career paths, and the return to the office. What was underreported then – and continues to be – is that the Great Resignation came in full force for nurses.

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