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Steward fails to spark competitive auction during first round of hospital sales

Healthcare Dive

The bankrupt health system did not receive any qualified bidders in Ohio and Pennsylvania.

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One company's efforts to expand digital health access

Healthcare It News

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The MRO Exchange: Jami Woebkenberg, Senior Director of HIMS Operations at Banner Health

MRO Compliance

Healthcare NOW Radio Podcast Network · MRO Exchange: Jami Woebkenberg, Senior Director of HIMS Operations at Banner Health S1E5: Host Angela Rose, Vice President of Client Success, interviews Jami Woebkenberg, Senior Director of HIMS Operations at Banner Health. They discuss all things automation in the health information management world, including technologies, patient outcomes, and achieving organizational goals.

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AdventHealth virtual MRI program reduces inpatient transfers by 94%

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Not too long ago, AdventHealth had a high demand in its Central and East Florida divisions for advanced MRI services. The health system's centralized MRI services at its Orlando campus, though effective, presented areas where AdventHealth could deliver a more consumer-centric experience. THE PROBLEM Expanding advanced MRI services to the community hospitals presented its own set of challenges.

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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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Florida awards additional Medicaid contracts to CVS, UnitedHealth, Molina

Healthcare Dive

The three payers were cut out of the state’s first round of contracts divvied out in April.

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Microsoft partners with Mass General Brigham, UW Health to advance AI models for radiology

Mobi Health News

The tech giant, UW School of Medicine and Public Health, Mass General Brigham and UW Health will develop multimodal AI foundation models utilizing Azure and Nuance.

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'Worse than a cyberattack': 10 notes on the Microsoft-CrowdStrike IT outage

Becker's Health IT

Learn about the recent IT issue that disrupted services for Microsoft customers, including hospitals and health systems, and their response and recovery.

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Humana’s CenterWell to open 23 primary care clinics at Walmart stores

Healthcare Dive

CenterWell said it will lease space at Walmart Supercenter stores in four states.

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Healthcare advocates spent millions this quarter for policy change. Here are the top 30 spenders

Fierce Healthcare

An analysis by Fierce Healthcare identified the top 30 healthcare organizations that burned through the most cash lobbying Congress for healthcare policy changes in the second quarter. | In the second quarter, 14 healthcare organizations spent more than a million dollars lobbying the federal government for healthcare policy change. The leaders of the pack were the American Hospital Association, AARP and the American Medical Association, followed by a slew of payers.

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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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Diane Abbott: ‘Racism has no place in our digital health systems’

Digital Health News

A statement from Diane Abbott, read at the Equity Charter Summit, encouraged attendees to take action against racism in digital health.

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Abridge partners with Epic, Mayo Clinic to create a genAI nurse workflow tool

Mobi Health News

The three companies will collaborate with Mayo Clinic nurses to create a genAI documentation workflow tool that will integrate into Epic nursing workflows.

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PBMs battle bipartisan scrutiny as lawmakers eye industry reform

Healthcare Dive

Top executives of CVS Caremark, Optum Rx and Express Scripts made a rare congressional appearance to defend pharmacy benefit managers’ drug pricing policies.

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PBMs defend business practices — but lawmakers aren’t convinced

Fierce Healthcare

Lawmakers bashed the business practices of pharmacy benefit managers during a House Committee on Oversight and Accountability hearing Tuesday. | A contentious hearing between PBM CEOs and the House Commitee on Oversight and Accountability reinforced recent federal angst toward pharmacy benefit managers, but little new ground was made.

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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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CrowdStrike outage expected to cost healthcare $1.9B: Report

Becker's Health IT

Losses for the healthcare industry from the CrowdStrike IT outage are estimated to reach $1.9 billion, according to a July 24 report from Parametrix Solutions, a provider of cloud monitoring, modeling and insurance services.

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Duke launches $20M incubator to turn academic research into industry products

Mobi Health News

Duke-NUS Medical School's LIVE Ventures will bring together scientists and public and private sector entities to commercialize academic research concepts.

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Healthcare costs could grow up to 8% next year: PwC

Healthcare Dive

The growth is driven by inflationary pressures, prescription drug spending and rising utilization of behavioral healthcare, according to the consultancy.

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Northwell Health launches studio division to produce films, documentaries

Fierce Healthcare

Northwell Health has set its sights on the entertainment industry. | The health system launched a new TV and film production studio, called Northwell Studios, to produce original scripted and unscripted content leveraging its hospitals, doctors and patients, with consent.

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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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OpenText Making Gains in Healthcare

Healthcare IT Today

OpenText is a company with extensive experience in financial services, manufacturing, and other industries. What are they doing in healthcare? Healthcare IT Today sat down with Sandy Ono, Chief Marketing Officer at OpenText to find out more. Key Takeaways OpenText is focusing on offering 3 core solutions in healthcare: (1) content management; (2) communications/experience management; (3) Asset management and IoT OpenText has done pioneering work with the Ontario Telemedicine Network onboarding

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Data of 13 million Australians stolen in MediSecure hack and more briefs

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MediSecure hack exposed data of 13 million Australians Approximately 12.9 million Australians had their health information stolen in the recent MediSecure hack. This, according to the embattled e-prescription provider, who recently went into administration following a " large-scale " ransomware attack on its system on 16 May. In an update, MediSecure said affected individuals included those who used its service between March 2019 and November 2023.

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Commure to acquire AI scribe Augmedix in $139M deal

Healthcare Dive

The take-private deal would help the firm scale its documentation products to more providers and health systems, CEO Manny Krakaris said.

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Report: CVS to pay $45M as part of settlement with Illinois

Fierce Healthcare

CVS Health's Caremark has agreed to pay $45 million to Illinois to settle allegations that it failed to pass through rebates in a recent contract, according to a new report. | CVS Health's Caremark has agreed to pay $45 million to Illinois to settle allegations that it failed to pass through rebates in a recent contract, according to a new report.

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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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Improving the Process of Obtaining Advance Care Plans (ACP)

Healthcare IT Today

Anyone that’s been involved in patient care understands how valuable it is for patients to have a well done Advanced Care Plan (ACP) that’s been communicated to their family and caregivers. Trying to do advanced care planning in the heat of the moment is challenging and fraught with all sorts of problems for the patient and the clinician.

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Talkspace announces internal AI Innovation Group for responsible AI implementation

Mobi Health News

The company's first feature to emerge from the group is its "smart notes," which generate clinical notes for providers based on their conversations with Talkspace members.

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CMS cracks down on ACA brokers to prevent plan switching

Healthcare Dive

Agents and brokers connecting consumers with Affordable Care Act plans now have to jump new hurdles to change their coverage, following mounting complaints about unauthorized plan switching.

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Norfolk and Waveney Collaborative approves £88m Meditech EPR

Digital Health News

NHS Norfolk and Waveney Acute Hospital Collaborative has signed an £88m contract with Meditech for an electronic patient record system.

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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.