Healthcare Dive

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Here are the legal issues providers need to know as litigation increases around healthcare fraud and abuse, according to two experts.

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Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Electronics giant Samsung discussed innovations in robotics and wearable devices as key technologies for delivering personalised care. In the HIMSS24 APAC keynote, "Smart Hospital Revolution: Redefining Patient Care with Technology," Samsung Medical Centre CIO, Dr Won-Chul Cha, and Dr Hon Pak, SVP and head of Digital Health at Samsung Electronics, discussed the importance of technological integration in healthcare.

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Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 7, 2024

A rapidly intensifying Hurricane Milton has Florida and its healthcare providers gearing up for another severe weather event less than two weeks after similar preparations for Hurricane Helene. | Facing a second major storm within two weeks, some hospitals on Florida's Gulf Coast are again closing up shop and transferring patients across the state.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 8, 2024

What You Should Know: – Ubie Inc. , a Japanese health tech company, has announced a significant investment from Google in its latest funding round. – The investment aims to leverage digital innovations, including generative AI, to drive the digital transformation of Japan’s healthcare system. Ubie’s Mission and Impact Ubie is dedicated to utilizing technology to guide individuals to appropriate medical care.

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Speaker: Simran Kaur, Co-founder & CEO at Tattva.Health

AI is transforming clinical trials—accelerating drug discovery, optimizing patient recruitment, and improving data analysis. But its impact goes far beyond research. As AI-driven innovation reshapes the clinical trial process, it’s also influencing broader healthcare trends, from personalized medicine to patient outcomes. Join this new webinar featuring Simran Kaur for an insightful discussion on what all of this means for the future of healthcare!

Healthcare Dive

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The products include a service that helps healthcare organizations build their own AI agents that could be used for appointment scheduling, clinical trial matching and patient triage.

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Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Demonstrating benefits to patients and clinicians will greatly drive interoperability, h ealth information exchange and medical record digitalisation in Asia-Pacific. Dr Mahesh Appannan, Ministry of Health Malaysia's head of digital health, Seyoung Jung, assistant professor and CIO of Seoul National University Bundang Hospital in South Korea, and Gareth Sherlock, chief executive of Turimetta Consulting and former CIO at Cleveland Clinic London and Abu Dhabi, delved into EMR implementation be

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 10, 2024

OntarioMD (OMD) a subsidiary of the Ontario Medical Association released the results of a study that validates the benefits of AI scribe / ambient clinical voice technology for medical practices. Physicians reported a significant reduction in paperwork, more time for patient care, and less information overload. Significant Workflow and Workload Benefits The OMD study examined the use of AI scribes by more than 150 family doctors and nurse practitioners (NPs) over a three month period.

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Healthcare Dive

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Attorneys argue Khan and two other commissioners are biased against pharmacy benefit managers and should recuse themselves from an ongoing lawsuit against the middlemen.

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Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

While AI can offer immense potential to improve patient outcomes and streamline medical processes, system flaws can pose risks to ethics, security and data accuracy. Dr Gao Yujia, assistant group CTO of the National University Health System, urged caution in AI implementation in healthcare in the keynote session, "Unveiling the Dark Side of AI," at HIMSS24 APAC.

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Digital Health News

OCTOBER 10, 2024

New medical technologies to diagnose cancer, such as scanners and AI models, will be trialled in the UK following new government funding.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Unprecedented Growth, Including 12+ New Health System Partnerships and Expansion with MedStar Health, Drives Latest Investment Suki , the leader in artificial intelligence (AI) technology for healthcare, today announced $70 million in new funding on the strength of its health system and electronic health record (EHR) partnerships, including collaborations with Epic, Oracle Cerner, MEDITECH, and Athena.

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Healthcare Dive

OCTOBER 10, 2024

As hospitals around the U.S. report IV fluid shortages, Baxter has increased supply allocations for direct customers and distributors. It plans to return to 90% to 100% allocation of certain supplies by the end of 2024.

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Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Generative AI technology presents exciting opportunities for healthcare organizations to communicate more effectively with patients and build loyalty. However, using these tools can also introduce risks for patients and providers. Josh Stageberg, Vice President of Product at SolarWinds, talks about the organizational successes and possible pitfalls that generative AI can bring, as well as other topics of discussion from the HIMSS AI in Healthcare Forum.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 11, 2024

What You Should Know: – A recent survey of 1,000 U.S. surgeons reveals a strong belief in the power of digital health to reduce disparities in access to surgical expertise, particularly in under-resourced communities. – The State of Surgery survey , commissioned by Medtronic , highlights the potential of live streaming, artificial intelligence (AI) , and virtual reality (VR) to transform surgical care and improve healthcare equity.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 11, 2024

If you’ve spent any amount of time with me, you probably have heard me coughing. One time I was with a long time friend and I apologized to her for my bad cough and she replied, “You always cough John. We’re used to it.” Little did I knew that I was so congested from allergies that I coughed all the time and those around me just got used to it.

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Healthcare Dive

OCTOBER 8, 2024

More than half of respondents said they saw more procedure complications or reported poor outcomes due to care delays, while 28% said mortality rates rose.

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Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Data collected on providers' unauthenticated websites and shared with third parties is still a liability from regulatory agencies and a potential cause for class action litigation, says Iliana Peters, an attorney and shareholder at the legal firm Polsinelli. Wide scope of 3rd party data The battle over hospital online data tracking has been going on for the past two years , since a Baltimore patient filed a class-action suit against Facebook parent company Meta Platforms, alleging that it wa

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 10, 2024

What You Should Know: – Suki , a provider of artificial intelligence (AI) technology for healthcare raises $70M in new funding, bringing its total funding to $165M. – The investment, led by Hedosophia with significant participation from Venrock and existing investors, will fuel Suki’s continued growth and product development, solidifying its position as a leader in AI-driven healthcare solutions.

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Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The following is a guest article by Brian Doyle, SVP at Rectangle Health Recent cyberattacks in the industry caused significant disruptions in healthcare claims processing and billing, impacting physicians, patients, and insurers. A survey done by the American Medical Association (AMA) revealed disruptions caused financial strain and jeopardized patient care.

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Healthcare Dive

OCTOBER 11, 2024

About 40% of MA plans with prescription drug coverage will earn four or more stars, a dip from 42% this year, according to data released by the CMS.

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Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Naver Corp and Kakao Corp, two of South Korea's biggest IT companies, have shared innovative uses of AI in healthcare. In the HIMSS24 APAC panel session, " Tech Titans in Health: Naver and Kakao’s Role in Transforming Healthcare," Kakao Healthcare CEO Dr Hwang Hee and Dr Dongchul Cha, head of the Medical Innovation Centre at NAVER Healthcare Lab, shared their organisation’s respective contributions in advancing digital health in South Korea.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 10, 2024

What You Should Know: – RadiantGraph , an AI-powered platform designed to transform consumer engagement in healthcare, has secured $11M in Series A funding led by M13 , with significant participation from XYZ Ventures and True Ventures. – The investment will fuel the expansion of RadiantGraph’s platform capabilities and drive further growth within health plans and healthcare service organizations.

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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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HealthIT Answers

OCTOBER 11, 2024

By Lyle Berkowitz MD - Long wait times for primary care appointments are particularly concerning. When patients are unable to obtain timely access to primary care, manageable conditions such as high blood pressure, glucose, and cholesterol may grow worse and lead to more severe and costly medical issues. The post Investing in Virtual Care to Expand Health System Capacity and Retain Patients appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Healthcare Dive

OCTOBER 11, 2024

B. Braun and Fresenius Medical Care said they will make more crucial products as the U.S. faces shortages following Hurricane Helene’s damage to a Baxter manufacturing facility.

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Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 9, 2024

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MRO Compliance

OCTOBER 9, 2024

As healthcare moves deeper into the digital age, the seamless exchange of clinical data between health systems and payers has become increasingly critical. Earlier this year, MRO in collaboration with the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME), conducted an extensive survey of over 180 leaders from health systems across the U.S.

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Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 11, 2024

This story was reported in partnership with Uncloseted Media, a nonpartisan, investigative, LGBTQ | Ending the HIV epidemic hinges on both treatment and prevention, particularly through access to PrEP. For at-risk individuals living in the U.S. South—where HIV is a daunting reality—PrEP use is very low compared to the number of new HIV cases.

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Healthcare Dive

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The facility also has access to water and power. Baxter expects to share production plans over the next two weeks.

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Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 9, 2024

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Luiz Domingos, CTO, Mitel Hospitals and healthcare clinics are among the most complex technological ecosystems to manage. Staff and patients demand timely, secure, and dependable communication, while administrators often face shrinking budgets and increased regulatory oversight. Today’s hybrid unified communications (UC) platforms are uniquely positioned to address these challenges.

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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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