Electronic Health Reporter

JANUARY 9, 2025

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Ryan Chapin, executive director of strategic solutions, and Vijaya Krishna Veeravalli, senior vice president of cloud engineering, AGS Health. As we head into 2025, several key trends are expected to significantly shape the future […] The article RCM In Transition: Key Trends to Watch in 2025 appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Healthcare Dive

JANUARY 9, 2025

The year-long inquiry into hospitals managed by Apollo Global Management and Leonard Green & Partners comes amid growing calls for increased oversight of private equity in healthcare.

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Fierce Healthcare

JANUARY 9, 2025

Hippocratic AI is kicking off 2025 with a bang. The startup, which is building a large language model specifically for healthcare use cases, banked a $141 million series B financing round only nine months after its series A round.

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Healthcare Dive

JANUARY 9, 2025

The divestiture “fortifies our confidence” to reach positive cash flow in 2026, said Amwell CEO Ido Schoenberg.

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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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Digital Health News

JANUARY 9, 2025

Pathology software and services company Deciphex has closed its Series C financing, raising $32.3m to expand access to high-quality pathology.

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Healthcare Dive

JANUARY 9, 2025

Nearly 30% of the funding poured into healthcare startups last year went to companies leveraging artificial intelligence, according to Silicon Valley Bank.

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Healthcare Dive

JANUARY 9, 2025

Longtime WTW executive Alan Silver was named the inaugural president of Ambetter Health Solutions. Silver’s mandate is to accelerate growth in Centene’s ICHRA plans.

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Mobi Health News

JANUARY 9, 2025

The company also launched the AI Agent App Store for clinicians to collaborate with Hippocratic AI to design AI agents for patient care and operational efficiency.

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Healthcare Dive

JANUARY 9, 2025

The bevy of changes for the massive California nonprofit is meant to improve operations, but should also give Blue Shield a financial leg-up as it competes with well-funded for-profit peers.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 9, 2025

eHealth Exchange , a non-profit started by Health & Human Services and now a separate non-profit, helps health care institutions exchange over two billion records a month. In this video, President Jay Nakashima explains the role they play, particularly in public health, scaling FHIR and TEFCA. Currently, all notifiable conditions (an instance of a communicable illnesses) go through eHealth Exchange electronically, but we are working to further role out case investigations to allow public hea

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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

JANUARY 9, 2025

Despite the recent attention on ICHRAs, some aren't convinced the plans have staying power. Regionalization may be one reason for the divergent opinions on the plans.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 9, 2025

Acquisition will Enable LiveFreely to Expand its Product Suite with Sompo Horizons CareGo Solution and Drive Expansion into the Asia-Pacific Region LiveFreelyInc. , a digital health technology company that empowers seniors and their caregivers to live more freely, connected, and independent lives, today announced the acquisition ofSompoHorizon, a premier caregiving benefits provider and subsidiary of global insurance provider, SompoHoldings.

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HealthIT Answers

JANUARY 9, 2025

By Cindy Jordan - With the help of technology, health plans now have a plethora of ways to interact with their members outside of the traditional in-person doctors visits whether it's through text messages, apps, e-mail, or web-based platforms. The post Leveraging Technology for More Impactful Member Engagement appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Digital Health News

JANUARY 9, 2025

Airedale and Bradford hospitals have teamed together to create and launch a digital resource for patients on diagnosing Lynch Syndrome.

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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.

HIT Consultant

JANUARY 9, 2025

Christopher McSpiritt, Head of life sciences at Domino Data Lab Data science teams in the life sciences industry are experiencing a significant change that will transform how clinical data is analyzed, opening the door to new possibilities for innovation. The transition isnt happening overnight, but such incremental approaches are necessary to ensure success in such a highly regulated environment.

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Medisys Compliance

JANUARY 9, 2025

The field of cardiology is constantly evolving, with advancements in technology and treatment options. These advancements necessitate changes in how cardiovascular services are billed and coded. In 2025, several key updates have significant implications for cardiology practices. This article talks about these changes in detail, providing practical guidance for cardiologists and their billing teams. 1.

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HIT Consultant

JANUARY 9, 2025

What You Should Know: – Innovaccer Inc., a healthcare AI company, announced today a $275M Series F funding round. – The latest investment, combined with primary and secondary funding, includes participation from prominent investors such as B Capital Group , Banner Health , Danaher Ventures LLC , Generation Investment Management , Kaiser Permanente , and M12.

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Mobi Health News

JANUARY 9, 2025

Qualified Health secures $30 million to develop genAI in healthcare, VitVio raised $2 million in pre-seed funding, and Allumia Ventures spins off from Providence to become VC firm.

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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?

Digital Health News

JANUARY 9, 2025

The highly anticipated programme for Digital Health Rewired 2025, which takes place at NEC Birmingham on 18-19 March, has been published.

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HealthIT Answers

JANUARY 9, 2025

Health IT business news from Inovalon, Healthcare IT Leaders, Consensus Cloud Solutions, SeamlessMD, NextGen Healthcare, electronRx, Linus Health, ClearDATA, DUOS, Greenway Health, Navina, ModMed, Carta Healthcare, H1, Ribbon Health, RWJBarnabas Health, and more. The post Health IT Business News – January 9, 2025 appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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HIT Consultant

JANUARY 9, 2025

Jim Mercadante, Chief Commercial Officer at Qure.ai What You Should Know: – Qure.ai, a global provider of AI-powered healthcare solutions, announced the appointment of Jim Mercadante as its new Chief Commercial Officer. – Based in New York, Mercadante will lead the company’s global sales and business development strategy, driving further expansion and market penetration.

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Fierce Healthcare

JANUARY 9, 2025

UnitedHealth Group and Amedisys have asked the courts to dismiss the federal government's challenge to their $3.3 billion merger, arguing that the Department of Justice has not made a clear enough case that it would be anticompetitive.

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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

HIT Consultant

JANUARY 9, 2025

What You Should Know: – Duke Health and Abridge, a developer of generative AI for clinical conversations, have established a strategic partnership to collaboratively explore new health care AI innovations. -As a component of this partnership, Duke Health has implemented Abridges AI-powered clinical documentation platform to key clinical teams.

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Fierce Healthcare

JANUARY 9, 2025

A new report from Press Ganey highlights the close relationship between patient experience and health plan star ratings. | A new report from Press Ganey highlights the close relationship between patient experience and health plan star ratings.

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Mobi Health News

JANUARY 9, 2025

Transcarent, an employee healthcare navigation company, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire health benefits platform Accolade for about $621 million, or $7.03 per share in cash.

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Becker's Health IT

JANUARY 9, 2025

Discover the top cybersecurity vendors in healthcare according to a recent report, as IT leaders prioritize data protection in the industry.

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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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HIT Consultant

JANUARY 9, 2025

What You Should Know: – Amwell (NYSE: AMWL), a leading global provider of digital care solutions, announced today the sale of its Amwell Psychiatric Care (APC) business to Avel eCare , a prominent provider of clinician-to-clinician telehealth services. – The strategic divestiture allows Amwell to further sharpen its focus on key growth areas, drive greater efficiencies, and better align with evolving client needs in the digital health market.

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Fierce Healthcare

JANUARY 9, 2025

Providers should inform patients in clinical settings about cancer risk, promote alcohol screening and offer treatment referrals, the U.S. surgeon general said in an advisory. Here's how.

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Digital Health News

JANUARY 9, 2025

Today's news roundup covers funding for an integrated housing and care technology project and research into using AI to help IVF success.

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Jane Sarashon

JANUARY 9, 2025

You would expect an auto manufacturer, a Big Tech, or a big-screen TV company would commandeer the largest exhibit booths at CES 2025, the largest annual conference of consumer-facing technology stakeholders. We can add another exhibitor to the largest CES “real estate” presences at #CES2025: that would be AARP hosting the AgeTech Collaborative.

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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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