Bill of Health

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

by Rossella De Falco Climate change is one of the most pressing threats to health in the U.K. While climate change impacts everyone, marginalized groups and those with pre-existing health conditions are suffering the most, leading to greater health inequalities. This article explains how climate change impacts the health of the most marginalized populations in the U.K. from a human rights perspective.

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Fierce Healthcare

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is attempting to cover anti-obesity medications under Medicare Part D and Medicaid, the agency announced Nov. 26. | With time running out before leaving office, the Biden administration is proposing a rule to have Medicare and Medicaid cover anti-obesity medications and bolster guardrails for AI, among the changes.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Zac Amos, Features Editor at ReHack Remote patient monitoring systems have unlocked new standards of care. They can reduce lines in hospital waiting rooms, streamline checkups and enable fast, personalized treatments for improved health outcomes. However, they also present a growing cybersecurity risk. Cyberattacks against health care are an increasingly frequent problem — 2023 saw the highest number of data breaches and the most leaked information on record.

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Healthcare Dive

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

A Texas federal judge has sided with UnitedHealthcare in determining regulators messed up calculating its Medicare Advantage quality scores for next year. The decision could have big implications for similar pending cases.

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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 It News

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Singapore's Health Promotion Board has partnered with several technology companies to pilot programmes that aim to promote self-health management by delivering data-driven, personalised recommendations for preventing and managing chronic diseases. WHAT IT'S ABOUT The DigiCoach programme with Abbott, together with Health2Sync, developer of a digital diabetes platform from Taiwan, will target pre-diabetic individuals or those with high body mass index.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

The following is a guest article by Andy Flanagan , CEO at Iris Telehealth The U.S. behavioral health system faces unprecedented strain as patient demand continues to outpace provider availability. This growing gap creates significant barriers to care, particularly for high-risk patients who require immediate intervention. Traditional care delivery models, which typically follow first-come-first-served protocols, often fail to effectively prioritize clinical urgency, potentially compromising p

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Healthcare Dive

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Twenty-three percent of working-age adults with health insurance face high out-of-pocket costs that make it difficult to afford care, according to a survey by the Commonwealth Fund.

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Healthcare It News

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Victoria announces $14M EMR expansion The Victorian government is investing A$21.4 million ($14 million) more to replace paper-based patient medical records systems in several public health settings. In a statement, state health minister Mary-Anne Thomas said four health services will be supported to transition to electronic records: The Royal Eye and Ear Hospital, Eastern Health (Victoria's second largest health service with 65 facilities), the 15-service Hume Rural Health Alliance, and Gra

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The following is a guest article by Andrew Costis, Engineering Manager of the Adversary Research Team at AttackIQ The healthcare sector continues to face a wave of cyber incidents, with 2024 marking a year of heightened attacks. Healthcare and public health (HPH) organizations have become frequent targets for ransomware and data exfiltration attacks, creating a critical need for stronger defenses.

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Digital Health News

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Researchers at Imperial College have developed an AI tool which could identify people at risk of type 2 diabetes 10 years in advance.

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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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Healthcare Dive

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Insurers could save 20% in administrative costs and 10% in medical costs by harnessing the technology, experts said during a panel hosted by Healthcare Dive last week.

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Fierce Healthcare

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Teladoc Health launched an AI-enabled technology that allows hospital staff to virtually detect when a patient is at risk of falling from a hospital bed. | Teladoc Health launched its new motion detection solution, vSitter, which allows staff to virtually observe patients and detect if they are at risk of falling out of the hospital bed. The advanced AI solution uses computer vision, motion detection, pose estimation and spatial boundaries to predict if patients are at risk of harm.

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Mobi Health News

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The announcement comes about four months after Musk relayed his vision for patients with an Optimus robotic arm or leg to have the ability to control their limbs with the N1 implant.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

At the 2024 Oracle Health Summit in Nashville, TN, the company unveiled its next-generation EHR. It sports a completely new user interface that is cleaner, more modernized, and has a new prominent feature – the Ask Oracle bar. Through this bar, users can navigate the system (either through voice or typed commands) and ask the system questions about the patient they are about to see.

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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?

Healthcare Dive

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

A prolific medical research and author, Martin Makary criticized the FDA and CDC for their decision-making during the pandemic, although he describes himself as pro-vaccine.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

What You Should Know: – Hospitals across the country are facing an ever-increasing onslaught of claims denials from insurance companies, with denials up 20.2% in 2023, according to the American Hospital Association. These denials – triggered by AI and often error-prone – cost hospitals $20 billion a year in administrative bloat and reduce patients’ access to quality care. – To help hospitals fight back, Cofactor AI today introduced a new first-of-its-kind AI-powered platform to easil

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Digital Health News

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Researchers have developed an AI tool designed to enhance safety in maternity care by identifying human factors that impact outcomes.

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Fierce Healthcare

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Mount Sinai Health System has opened the doors of its new AI research center in Manhattan, the Hamilton and Amabel James Center for AI and Human Health. | Mount Sinai Health System announced on Tuesday that it opened its Hamilton and Amabel James Center for Artificial Intelligence and Human Health, which will be a research site for AI development.

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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

Healthcare Dive

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Union Health said it would submit a new Certificate of Public Advantage application to try to acquire Terre Haute Regional Hospital.

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Mobi Health News

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The patent includes the company's safety-focused LLMs incorporated into its Polaris constellation architecture.

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Digital Health News

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

A “major incident” has been declared at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust “for cyber security reasons”.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The following is a guest article by Paulo Pinho, M.D. , Chief Medical and Strategy Officer at Discern Health The U.S. healthcare system is largely a sickness model of reactive care delivery. In our current healthcare delivery model, interventions are triggered by patients becoming unwell; we don’t invest enough in prevention and when we do, prevention strategies are often misdirected.

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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.

Healthcare Dive

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The HHS’ Office for Civil Rights’ audit program was too narrow in scope to effectively assess data protections and reduce cyber risks in the healthcare sector, according to the report.

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Fierce Healthcare

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized a six-year mandatory model to increase access to kidney transplants, the agency announced Nov. 26. | CMS made some concessions to hospitals who strongly criticized the kidney transplant model proposed rule in May.

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Digital Health News

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The UK government and NHS England should ring-fence funding for digital transformation in health and social care says a techUK report.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

What You Should Know: – Medtronic today announced that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded a three-year contract for the deployment of nearly 100 additional GI Genius™ AI-powered endoscopy units across VA medical centers nationwide. – The expansion aims to provide veterans with access to state-of-the-art colorectal cancer screening technology.

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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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Healthcare Dive

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Some lawmakers are concerned the facilities may close absent a deal.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Counsel Health announces $11M in seed funding led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) Bio + Health, with participation from Asymmetric Capital Partners, Floodgate Fund, and Pear VC. The funding will support Counsel’s national expansion and coverage extension to millions more members. The U.S. healthcare system has an access-to-care crisis, with 60 million Americans facing primary care shortages and patients waiting 38 days for appointments.

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Digital Health News

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Although ‘innovation’ is in Malte Gerhold's job title, he is keen to turn attention to getting the best out of existing technologies.

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Mobi Health News

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Health AI Developer Foundations is a suite of open-weight models publicly available to help developers build and implement AI models for health applications.

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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.