Health Populi

DECEMBER 5, 2024

As a long-time fan and customer of IKEA, I receive daily Google Alerts about the company, from business finances to design trends. When I read this piece on IKEA’s work on a home designed for people who were homeless , I paid special attention to learn about the concept of trauma-informed design. Thanks to the publication Retail TouchPoints and the author of the story, Adan Blair, for covering this project.

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Healthcare Dive

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The NYPD confirmed the shooting, which cut UnitedHealth’s investor conference short on Wednesday morning, though not Thompson’s identity. Thompson, 50, had been with UnitedHealth since 2004.

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Healthcare It News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Kasih Ibu Hospital Group's flagship hospital in Denpasar, capital of Bali, Indonesia, has been validated for Stage 6 of the HIMSS Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model. The eight-stage model measures an organisation's maturity in their EMR capabilities. WHY IT MATTERS Kasih Ibu Hospital Group started as a maternity hospital in Denpasar before becoming a general hospital four years after its founding in 1987.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Over the past decade, the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine has seen an increase in the number of highly complex infections. That's related to a few different factors. THE PROBLEM First, the population of the Sooner State has been trending less healthy in general. Second, surgeons at the Oklahoma City-based medical school are performing more complex surgeries.

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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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Bill of Health

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Photo credit: @wambuigichobi | SMA A Masai woman raises her fist as other women leaders look on at COP 27 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt during one of the debriefs by the Women and Gender Constituency. by Faith Lumonya , Esther Wambui , and Eunice Musiime As global temperatures rise and the frequency of extreme weather events — such as floods, droughts, and heat waves — increases, climate change poses a growing threat to the progress of women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR).

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Healthcare Dive

DECEMBER 4, 2024

After both insurers challenged the agency in court, the CMS improved scores for 12 UnitedHealth contracts and seven Centene contracts.

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Fierce Healthcare

DECEMBER 4, 2024

With only 27 days to go before COVID-era telehealth flexibilities expire, a major health IT group along with 62 healthcare organizations are urgently calling on Congress, again, to take immediate a | With only 27 days to go before COVID-era telehealth flexibilities expire, a major health IT group along with 62 healthcare organizations are urgently calling on Congress, again, to take immediate action and grant a two-year extension.

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Bill of Health

DECEMBER 6, 2024

by Mauritz Kop, Suzan Slijpen, Katie Liu, Jin-Hee Lee, Constanze Albrecht & I. Glenn Cohen I. Introduction: Harnessing Quantum and AI in Precision Medicine The convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum technology (QT) in precision medicine promises to revolutionize healthcare by enabling hyper-personalized treatment. Fundamentally, for our purposes, quantum technology leverages unique properties of quantum physicssuch as superposition and entanglementto solve problems beyond cl

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Healthcare Dive

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Independent pharmacies were more likely to shut down, possibly because they’re more often excluded from pharmacy benefit managers’ networks, according to the research published in Health Affairs.

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Healthcare It News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

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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

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Pregnant women in Washington, D.C., without reliable access to transportation have been cashing in on a private, complimentary car ride to their many perinatal and postnatal appointments | With free Lyft rides, Babyscripts helped transportation-insecure women attend more perinatal and postnatal appointments. Clinical evidence shows when women attend more visits during their pregnancies, outcomes drastically improve.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Ali Morin, Chief Nursing Informatics Officer at symplr As technological innovations, AI and challenges in healthcare continue to grow, it’s imperative for healthcare leaders – especially clinical ones – to be digitally competent and step into the forefront of change with skills and expertise to support a better future. Not only do they need to be efficient in use of existing technology to streamline operations and support frontline workers, but they also need to be open to new technologies in th

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Healthcare Dive

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Brian Thompson’s death on Wednesday set off a flood of darkly celebratory social media posts offset by solemn remembrances from his peers and other healthcare leaders.

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Healthcare It News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

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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?

Fierce Healthcare

DECEMBER 2, 2024

A group of legislators is calling on the Department of Justice to dig into whether pharmacy benefit managers played a role in the opioid epidemic. | A group of legislators is calling on the Department of Justice to dig into whether pharmacy benefit managers played a role in the opioid epidemic.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 4, 2024

What You Should Know: – ECRI , a non-profit organization focused on healthcare safety, has released its annual Top 10 Health Technology Hazards report for 2025. – This year, the report highlights the potential risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, emphasizing the need for careful assessment and management of AI-enabled technologies to ensure patient safety.

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Healthcare Dive

DECEMBER 2, 2024

As the demand for healthcare services surges, new solutions are necessary to meet worker demand.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The resourceful and caring team at Reno Sparks Tribal Health Center (RSTHC) has been leveraging technology from NextGen Healthcare (NextGen) to deliver quality care to the American Indians in their community. Now, with the recent CMS announcement, they will be able to add traditional medicine. Healthcare IT Today had the opportunity to sit down with Angie Wilson, Tribal Health Director at RSTHC while she was attending the 2024 NextGen User Group Meeting (#NextGenUGM24).

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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

DECEMBER 4, 2024

UnitedHealth Group abruptly ended its investor day event on Wednesday morning as new reports surfaced that the CEO of its health plan division had been fatally shot. | UnitedHealth Group abruptly ended its investor day event on Wednesday morning as news reports surfaced that the CEO of its health plan division had been fatally shot.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Andrew Spier, Vice President of Advanced Cyber Solutions and Commercial Services at Core4ce Recent and high-profile cyber, ransomware and supply chain attacks on Kaiser Permanente, Ascension, and Change Healthcare have shown how the healthcare industry remains the number one target , and that no organization is immune. Last year, there were 249 healthcare related ransomware attacks reported to the FBI Crime Center alone, not counting those that slipped under the radar, and far more than any othe

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Healthcare Dive

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The JAMA study comes as federal regulators scrutinize private equity’s role in healthcare.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The following is a guest article by Emmanuelle Hose, Global Vice President of Industry Solutions at Rimini Street The use of AI in the healthcare market is booming , having reached $22,449.3 million in 2023 and is expected to grow 37.5% annually through 2030. From enhancing patient care and streamlining administrative processes to aiding in medical research and diagnostics, AI is revolutionizing healthcare.

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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

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Risks with AI-enabled health technologies topped the list of the ECRI Institute's annual ranking of health technology hazards. | A well-known safety group debuted its annual report that lays out the top 10 health technology risks for the upcoming year. The risks of AI perpetuating bias or hallucinating answers to medical questions tops the list of risks for 2025.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Loren Larsen, Co-Founder, CEO at Videra Health The convergence of technology and behavioral health has seen rapid acceleration in recent years. Between the growing appeal of digital therapeutic apps, the evolution of clinical note-taking tools, and the growing ability of AI tools to meet patients’ and providers’ needs, many of these trends are already in motion.

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Healthcare Dive

DECEMBER 4, 2024

It’s the second of at least five planned buys for Kaiser Permanente-backed Risant Health.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 3, 2024

As Industry Pressures Intensify and Mergers and Acquisitions Continue, Unifying Data on a Single Technology Platform has Become Critical to Delivering High-Quality Patient Care The following is a guest article by Chris Paravate, Chief Information Officer at Northeast Georgia Health System Over the past four years, U.S. hospital systems have navigated unimaginable changes and challenges.

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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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Fierce Healthcare

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Two years ago, Bain and Company forecasted ma | Nontraditional providers will account for about one-third of the primary care market in 2030, according to Bain and Company. Payer-owned primary care, population-focused models and advanced primary care providers are all poised for growth.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 2, 2024

What You Should Know: – Nonin Medical , a global leader in noninvasive medical monitoring lauches TruO2 OTC, the first over-the-counter (OTC) fingertip pulse oximeter to receive FDA clearance. This innovative device is designed to provide accurate blood oxygen saturation readings for adults across all skin tones, empowering individuals to make informed healthcare decisions. – Nonin Medical’s founder, Phil Isaacson, was the original inventor of the fingertip pulse oximeter.

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Healthcare Dive

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Barry has left VillageMD during a difficult time for the value-based medical group, which has dragged down the finances of majority owner Walgreens.

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Digital Health News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Staff working for NHS pathology provider Synnovis have announced plans to strike for five days, following a major cyber attack in June 2024.

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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.