Thu.Oct 10, 2024

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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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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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Driving patient-centered digital maturity

Healthcare It News

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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True change 'requires investment': Healthcare leaders react to new $250M Gates fund for women's health

Fierce Healthcare

Melinda French Gates has announced a $250 million fund to improve women’s mental and physical health. | Action for Women’s Health will fund nonprofit organizations globally working to improve women’s mental and physical health. Awards will range from $1 million to $5 million, to be announced by the end of 2025.

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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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The Future of Medicaid: 4 Considerations for MES Modernization

HIT Consultant

Donna Migoni Executive Managing Director, Medicaid Enterprise Services at Maximus More than 75 million people access comprehensive and cost-effective care through Medicaid, including low-income families, older adults, and individuals with disabilities or chronic conditions. Given the program’s importance in addressing the health needs of vulnerable populations, optimizing the experiences of Medicaid members and providers is critical.

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New HIMSS Analytics Maturity Assessment Model supports smart AI deployments

Mobi Health News

The modernized, outcomes-focused AMAM is meant to help health systems keep pace with the rapid evolution of analytics technologies and artificial intelligence and "support equitable, data-driven decision-making at scale.

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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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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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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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Healthcare Cybersecurity: Combating Complexity with Advanced Analytics

HIT Consultant

Kevin Kirkwood, CISO at Exabeam Almost weekly, we see headlines about cyber incidents disrupting patient care, compromising patient privacy, or both. The growing interconnectedness of the healthcare ecosystem, combined with heavy reliance on third-party providers, is amplifying the impact of these incidents. This interconnectedness is not only expanding the attack surface but also increasing vulnerabilities across the entire sector, as seen in recent high-profile attacks on UnitedHealth Group

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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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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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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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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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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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Patient engagement platform RadiantGraph garners $11M

Mobi Health News

The Series A funding announcement comes less than a month after the company announced integration capabilities with AWS, Google Cloud, Databricks and Snowflake.

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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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Suki secures $70M to enhance its AI ambient scribe offerings

Mobi Health News

The company will use the funds to expand its partnerships with Athena, Oracle Cerner, Epic and MEDITECH, and to enhance its offerings, Suki Assistant and Suki Platform.

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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.