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Microsoft unveils new healthcare AI tools

Healthcare Dive

The products include a service that helps healthcare organizations build their own AI agents that could be used for appointment scheduling, clinical trial matching and patient triage.

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EMR implementation as a 'science'

Healthcare It News

Demonstrating benefits to patients and clinicians will greatly drive interoperability, h ealth information exchange and medical record digitalisation in Asia-Pacific. Dr Mahesh Appannan, Ministry of Health Malaysia's head of digital health, Seyoung Jung, assistant professor and CIO of Seoul National University Bundang Hospital in South Korea, and Gareth Sherlock, chief executive of Turimetta Consulting and former CIO at Cleveland Clinic London and Abu Dhabi, delved into EMR implementation be

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Baxter ups IV fluid allocations amid supply shortages

Healthcare Dive

As hospitals around the U.S. report IV fluid shortages, Baxter has increased supply allocations for direct customers and distributors. It plans to return to 90% to 100% allocation of certain supplies by the end of 2024.

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Driving patient-centered digital maturity

Healthcare It News

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Fertility Benefits Playbook: How HR Leaders Are Delivering Value in 2025

Speaker: Kaitlin Ruby Carroll

Fertility benefits have become a crucial component of employee well-being and retention strategies. In today’s competitive landscape, creating a fertility benefits program that aligns with both employee needs and organizational goals can be more complex than it seems. From cycle-based to flat-dollar and telehealth models, each solution offers unique advantages and challenges that directly affect employee satisfaction and financial well-being.

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UnitedHealth, CVS push to remove FTC Chair Lina Khan from PBM case

Healthcare Dive

Attorneys argue Khan and two other commissioners are biased against pharmacy benefit managers and should recuse themselves from an ongoing lawsuit against the middlemen.

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When managing a healthcare practice, what’s the value of prevention?

Healthcare Dive

Here are the legal issues providers need to know as litigation increases around healthcare fraud and abuse, according to two experts.

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Medicare Advantage star ratings dip slightly once again in 2025

Fierce Healthcare

Just 40% of Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans offered in 2025 achieved a score of four stars or higher, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) revealed Oct. 10. | It's harder than ever for Medicare Advantage plans to score well on star ratings. Here's how they performed for 2025.

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Hurricane Milton disrupts infrastructure, could trigger more hospital evacuations in Florida

Healthcare Dive

While Florida hospitals largely withstood the worst of the hurricane’s impacts, disruptions to public services could result in more patient transfers in the coming days.

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Suki Raises $70M to Advance AI-Powered Solutions for Healthcare

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Suki , a provider of artificial intelligence (AI) technology for healthcare raises $70M in new funding, bringing its total funding to $165M. – The investment, led by Hedosophia with significant participation from Venrock and existing investors, will fuel Suki’s continued growth and product development, solidifying its position as a leader in AI-driven healthcare solutions.

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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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Fewer than 1 in 5 employer-sponsored plans cover GLP-1s for weight loss

Healthcare Dive

While employers footed the bill for health plan price increases in 2024, they were largely unwilling to give employees access to popular weight loss drugs.

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Introducing Motion: Real-Time Motion Insights for Aging in Place

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Threshold Care Inc. , a company committed to empowering caregivers with essential insights about their aging loved ones, announces the availability of Motion, the first noninvasive Wi-Fi sensing plug designed to provide caregivers with real-time motion insights without needing cameras or wearables. – Motion allows caregiving family members to receive focused insights into motion patterns within their loved ones’ homes without intruding on their privacy.

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Suki raises $70M to expand healthcare AI scribe

Healthcare Dive

The Series D round will allow the startup to speed new product development, invest in commercial initiatives and add to its leadership team.

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RadiantGraph Raises $11M to Expand AI-Driven Personalized Engagement for Health Plans

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – RadiantGraph , an AI-powered platform designed to transform consumer engagement in healthcare, has secured $11M in Series A funding led by M13 , with significant participation from XYZ Ventures and True Ventures. – The investment will fuel the expansion of RadiantGraph’s platform capabilities and drive further growth within health plans and healthcare service organizations.

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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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Average ransom payments rise for healthcare: 6 notes

Becker's Health IT

In 2024, the percentage of healthcare organizations paying ransomware demands decreased to 36%, down from 40% in 2023. However, those that did comply faced steeper costs, an Oct. 8 survey from Proofpoint and Ponemon Institute found.

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Thrivelab Launches Affordable Virtual Menopause Care for Women in New Jersey

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Thrivelab , a provider of hormone health services, is addressing the women’s health crisis by launching accessible and affordable virtual menopause care in New Jersey. – Thrivelab aims to bridge the gap in menopause care and provide relief for women experiencing hormonal imbalances. Addressing a Critical Need A staggering 80% of women between the ages of 35 and 70 suffer from symptoms of hormone imbalance, yet many remain untreated due to a lack of aware

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Digital Health Unplugged: Darzi report news team debrief

Digital Health News

The Digital Health news team gather to dissect the digital and technology aspects of Lord Darzi’s report on the state of the NHS in England.

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Leveraging Technology to Improve Pharmaceutical Oversight and Patient Safety

HIT Consultant

In a time when healthcare is always changing, the pharmaceutical sector is under more pressure to ensure patient safety while maintaining compliance with stringent regulatory standards. As the complexity of pharmaceutical delivery rises, technology has become ever more crucial in tracking and safeguarding pharmacological products. One especially remarkable development in this area is PharmaWatch , a real-time tracking system that enhances pharmaceutical control and enables healthcare professiona

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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.

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Funding announced to boost development of health tech for cancer

Digital Health News

New medical technologies to diagnose cancer, such as scanners and AI models, will be trialled in the UK following new government funding.

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Konica Minolta, Clearpath Partner to Streamline Medical Record Sharing

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas, Inc. has partnered with Clearpath Technologies to integrate Clearpath’s automated platform for securely sharing medical records and images from the Exa® Platform. This collaboration reinforces Konica Minolta’s vision for Exa as a fully integrated enterprise imaging solution that connects patients and providers across the continuum of care.

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OntarioMD Study Validates the Hype of AI Scribes

Healthcare IT Today

OntarioMD (OMD) a subsidiary of the Ontario Medical Association released the results of a study that validates the benefits of AI scribe / ambient clinical voice technology for medical practices. Physicians reported a significant reduction in paperwork, more time for patient care, and less information overload. Significant Workflow and Workload Benefits The OMD study examined the use of AI scribes by more than 150 family doctors and nurse practitioners (NPs) over a three month period.

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Glooko Secures $100M, Appoints Mike Alvarez as New CEO

HIT Consultant

– Glooko , a global digital health company, has announced a successful Series F funding round, raising $100M to fuel its continued growth and product development led by Georgian , with participation from Health Catalyst , Canaan , and other investors. – In addition to this significant investment, Glooko also announced the appointment of Mike Alvarez as its new Chief Executive Officer.

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How To Empower Your Workforce With Modern Fertility Benefits

Speaker: Andrea Wuchiski

In an era where a workforce spans multiple generations, HR managers and Total Rewards leaders face the unique challenge of designing benefits packages that cater to diverse employee needs. This session will delve into how comprehensive fertility benefits can bridge generational gaps, support employees’ health, and enhance workplace satisfaction. Join us for an insightful session that highlights the strategic importance of fertility benefits in today’s competitive job market.

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Suki banks $70M to build out AI assistants for doctors, expands health system partnerships

Fierce Healthcare

Suki, a voice-assistive AI and medical scribe tool, secured $70 million in fresh funding to build out its AI assistant technology for doctors and hospitals. | Suki, a voice-assistive AI and medical scribe tool, secured $70 million in fresh funding to build out its AI assistant technology for doctors and hospitals.

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Microsoft Expands Healthcare AI Capabilities for Healthcare Organizations

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Microsoft today announced enhanced Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare AI solutions and capabilities that support healthcare organizations in their journey toward shaping healthier futures. – In addition to expanded healthcare AI c apabilities, Microsoft also shared updates on how customers including Providence, Paige.ai , and Cleveland Clinic are leveraging these capabilities.

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Paediatric virtual ward launches across Norfolk and Waveney ICB

Digital Health News

Norfolk and Waveney ICB has launched a children’s virtual ward to support the delivery of hospital-level paediatric care at home.

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mPulse Acquires Zipari, A Leader in Healthcare CX and Engagement Technology

Healthcare IT Today

mPulse’s Fourth Recent Acquisition Showcases its Commitment to Transforming Healthcare through Innovative Solutions and a Consumer-First Approach mPulse , a leading provider of Health Experience and Insights (HXI) technology, announced today that it has acquired Zipari, Inc. , a leader in healthcare consumer experience technology. The acquisition demonstrates mPulse’s continued execution of its strategy to drive market leadership through strong growth with an ongoing commitment to enhancing heal

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Advanced Compliance: OSHA & HIPAA in Healthcare Facilities

Dive into the Compliance Officer's Handbook for advanced OSHA and HIPAA strategies. This guide provides detailed steps for maintaining compliance in healthcare facilities, covering key regulations like the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and HIPAA Privacy Rule. Learn to create a culture of compliance with management commitment, employee training, and regular risk assessments.