Sat.Oct 19, 2024 - Fri.Oct 25, 2024

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Roundup: Health systems embracing AI imaging tools

Healthcare It News

Health systems that embrace artificial intelligence tools can not only improve radiology operations and quality but patient follow-up as well, which can result in greater staff efficiencies, higher patient completion rates and better access and outcomes for patients. A collaboration between East Alabama Medical Center, Inflo Health and the American College of Radiology Learning Network began using machine language models and advanced natural language processions to extract data from radiology re

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Rethinking Mental Health Reform: A case for reviving community-based care

Bill of Health

by Zain Khalid October 10th marked the first anniversary of California’s Senate Bill 43 (SB 43), a major revision of the landmark Lanterman-Petris-Short Act of 1967, a de-institutionalization era law designed to “end the inappropriate, indefinite, and involuntary commitment of persons with mental health disorders.” The law loosened eligibility standards for civil commitment by expanding the existing “grave disability” criterion, making it easier to detain and hospitalize persons with mental illn

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Change Healthcare cyberattack impacts 100 million people

Becker's Health IT

"100 million individuals impacted by ransomware attack on UnitedHealth Group subsidiary Change Healthcare, leading to financial disruptions for hospitals and me

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Senate report slams Medicare Advantage insurers for using predictive technology to deny claims

Healthcare Dive

UnitedHealth, CVS and Humana used technology to increase MA prior authorization denials for post-acute services, boosting profits, according to a report from a Senate subcommittee.

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The Evolution of Communication in Healthcare Settings

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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RPM, enabled with AI, can improve congestive heart failure care

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Approximately 6.7 million Americans over the age of 20 currently live with heart failure, with this number projected to rise to 8.5 million by 2030. The lifetime risk of developing heart failure has increased to 24%​. Despite advances in treatment, heart failure remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. Heart failure-related hospitalizations and deaths have been on the rise, reversing earlier improvements​.

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Code Red: Healthcare Cybersecurity in a Post-Chevron World

HIT Consultant

Ty Greenhalgh, Principal of Healthcare at Claroty In light of the recent Supreme Court decision overturning the Chevron deference, the regulatory landscape, especially concerning cybersecurity in healthcare, faces significant changes. The ruling in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, which reversed the 1984 Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council precedent, alters how federal agencies can interpret and implement laws.

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PBM model is a ‘dead man walking.’ What comes next?

Healthcare Dive

Executives from Amazon, Walgreens, Blue Shield of California and PhRMA weighed in on how to fix the much-scrutinized pharmacy benefit manager model during HLTH 2024.

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Zoom plans new genAI capabilities for healthcare providers

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Suki this week announced new plans to partner with Zoom Video Communications for artificial intelligence-enabled telehealth. WHY IT MATTERS The companies say Zoom will use Suki’s AI engine, Suki Platform, to generate clinical notes and will integrate other automation tools to boost provider experience and patient care. Suki's technology will help power ambient clinical documentation during Zoom telehealth visits and in-person visits.

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Mitigating Cyberattacks can be a Life-or-Death Situation

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Mike Crouse, Director of Insider Risk at Everfox Ransomware attacks on the healthcare sector continue to grow, with incidents nearly doubling from 2022 to 2023—a concerning figure considering their potential to leave patients in life-or-death situations. The recent ransomware attack on OneBlood , a blood center that serves hundreds of hospitals in the south, is just the latest example of a cyberattack having a real-world impact.

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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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The Rise of AI in Telemedicine: Enhancing Efficiency and Accessibility

HIT Consultant

Chu Canh Chieu, Director of Global Healthcare Center, FPT Software One of the silver linings of the COVID-19 pandemic was the rise of telemedicine. The constraints imposed by the pandemic sparked a lasting trend of patients willing and able to seek healthcare solutions virtually. Since the pandemic, the rise of AI and its integration with telemedicine and digital health has seen significant investment growth, leading to enhanced patient care and reduced operation costs for healthcare providers a

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AMA sues MultiPlan, insurers alleging ‘cartel’ to fix physician prices

Healthcare Dive

MultiPlan, which denies the allegations, has been sued dozens of times over concerns the company is conspiring with health insurers to underpay doctors for out-of-network care.

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New Zealand Telehealth Services transfers to new cloud

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Whakarongorau Aotearoa (New Zealand Telehealth Services) is transferring to a new cloud host by the end of the year. It was announced that the government service will be an anchor tenant of IT giant Microsoft's upcoming hyper-scale cloud in New Zealand. Whakarongorau has been delivering free, government-funded, and round-the-clock national telehealth services across seven digital channels since 2015.

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Your Patients Are on Mobile, Why Aren’t You?

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Lee Jones, Chief Product Officer at Gozio Health A 2024 McKinsey & Company survey found nearly 90% of health system executives —representing both technical roles (CIOs, CTOs) and nontechnical roles (CEOs, CFOs)—ranked digital and AI transformation as a high priority. Yet 75% of respondents believe that their organizations aren’t dedicating enough planning or resources to deliver on the promise of digital transformation.

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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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New data laws will allow patient data to be shared across the NHS

Digital Health News

A new bill which will allow patients’ data to be easily transferable across the NHS has been introduced to Parliament.

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Change Healthcare data breach officially affects 100M

Healthcare Dive

The breach marks the largest ever reported to a portal managed by federal regulators.

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Cleveland Clinic and Amazon to launch coordinated care

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A new partnership with Amazone One Medical, which offers hybrid virtual and in-person primary care, aims to expand access to high-quality coordinated care in Northeast Ohio, Cleveland Clinic said in an announcement Monday. WHY IT MATTERS Patient access to essential health services is behind the collaboration, according to Dr. Tom Mihaljevic, Cleveland Clinic's chief executive officer and president, with the new practices to offer same and next-day appointments, an onsite lab and virtual care

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MDisrupt Secures American Heart Association Ventures Investment, Enters Strategic Collaboration for Association Members

Healthcare IT Today

American Heart Association Ventures Invests in MDisrupt Lisa Suennen , Managing Partner of American Heart Association Ventures and Longtime Healthcare Veteran, Joins the MDisrupt Board MDisrupt’s Marketplace will be Made Available to Thousands of the American Heart Association’s Professional Members The American Heart Association and MDisrupt Collaborate to Expand the AI-Powered Health Expert Marketplace MDisrupt , the premier expert marketplace for the health tech and life sciences

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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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Medicare Advantage plans received billions from Medicare for home visits. The feds are skeptical

Fierce Healthcare

Medicare Advantage (MA) insurers, namely industry titans UnitedHealth Group and Humana, could be using health risk assessments and chart reviews to inflate payments from Medicare through upcoding, | A federal watchdog is questioning whether UnitedHealthcare, Humana and other Medicare Advantage payers are either creating diagnoses out of thin air to inflate payments from Medicare or are not providing adequate care to sick members.

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‘AI arms race’ underway as payers, providers jockey for upper hand in claims review

Healthcare Dive

Payers currently have a leg up when using AI to review claims, but providers could soon catch up, experts say.

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Digital health leaders react to 10 year health plan consultation

Digital Health News

Prime minister Keir Starmer, said that the NHS must make “much more use of technology”, as he launched a consultation on the health service.

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FDA releases its stance on regulating AI in healthcare

Mobi Health News

The Agency says AI can transform multiple aspects of healthcare, but it is difficult to fully oversee and regulate the technology without the assistance of all involved sectors.

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The Role of Technology in Remote Patient Monitoring

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.

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Dyania Health pockets $10M to automate patient chart review with AI

Fierce Healthcare

Dyania Health is using artificial intelligence to automate manual patient chart review, boosting providers' ability to comb through medical records and speeding up medical research. | Dyania Health is using artificial intelligence to automate manual patient chart review, boosting providers' ability to comb through medical records and speeding up medical research.

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Humana sues HHS over calamitous Medicare Advantage star ratings decrease

Healthcare Dive

It’s the latest in a string of lawsuits from health insurers scrambling to protect their prized quality scores and the money that ratings represent.

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NICE recommends use of AI to detect broken bones on X-rays

Digital Health News

NICE has recommended the use of four AI technologies to help detect broken bones on X-rays, in addition to a trained healthcare professional.

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Report: The State of AI During the Great Burnout in Healthcare

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Innovaccer Inc., a healthcare AI company, has released a new research report, “ The State of AI During the Great Burnout in Healthcare , ” shedding light on the increasing role of AI in addressing the challenges faced by healthcare professionals. – The report, based on a survey of 568 healthcare professionals, reveals that AI is being embraced as a crucial tool for reducing administrative burden, improving operational efficiency, and mitigating cli

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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.