When managing a healthcare practice, what’s the value of prevention?
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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Opening the digital front door for healthcare
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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Florida hospitals again evacuating patients ahead of second hurricane in 2 weeks
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.
Google Invests in Ubie to Advance Digital Health Generative AI
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.
The Evolution of Communication in Healthcare Settings
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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.
Microsoft unveils new healthcare AI tools
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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Widespread IV fluid shortages have providers starting to cancel procedures, survey finds
Fierce Healthcare
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Intravenous fluid shortages appear to be affecting the majority of the nation’s healthcare providers, who as a result are already beginning to cancel procedures, survey data published Thursday show | Premier said 86% of its provider members are reporting shortages, and more than half have less than 10 days supply on hand. Respondents also said they were beginning or considering procedure cancellations, and have begun receiving solicitations from "unapproved, gray market suppliers.
Exploring the Future of Payer-Provider Data Exchange: Insights from MRO and CHIME’s Recent Research Report
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.
UnitedHealth, CVS push to remove FTC Chair Lina Khan from PBM case
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.
AI in healthcare: Should we fear or be fearless of it?
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.
3 Reasons to Retire Pagers from Healthcare Settings
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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.
‘I’m another statistic. I feel let down’: How HIV prevention stays out of reach for many
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.
Suki Secures $70M Series D Funding as Demand Surges, Expands Strategic Partnership with MedStar Health
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.
Baxter ups IV fluid allocations amid supply shortages
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.
Beyond the clinic: How Korean IT giants spur digital health evolution
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.
15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence
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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?
Abridge, Wolters Kluwer Health ink partnership to integrate UpToDate with AI medical scribe
Fierce Healthcare
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Wolters Kluwer Health, a big player in clinical decision support solutions, is teaming up with Abridge to integrate UpToDate into its AI-based medical note-taking tool. | Wolters Kluwer Health, a big player in clinical decision support solutions, is teaming up with Abridge to integrate UpToDate into its AI-based medical note-taking tool.
SONU Allergy Device Review
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.
Nearly 70% of healthcare organizations hit by cyberattacks report patient care disruptions: survey
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.
Discover how healthcare leaders are using generative AI
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.
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
US hospitals prep for supply chain constraints in wake of Baxter International plant closure
Fierce Healthcare
OCTOBER 6, 2024
U.S. | U.S. hospitals are taking steps to conserve their supplies of intravenous (IV) fluids as one of the country's biggest manufacturers reduces shipments after Hurricane Helene flooded a major facility in North Carolina.
Funding announced to boost development of health tech for cancer
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.
Medicare Advantage star ratings fall again in 2025
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.
Health systems' websites still face uncertain regulatory terrainÂ
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
The Role of Technology in Remote Patient Monitoring
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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.
Disruptive cyberattacks against healthcare on the rise, with increasing impacts to patient care, survey finds
Fierce Healthcare
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Reports of recent cyberattacks and disruptions in patient care have ticked up among healthcare organizations since 2023, with the average attack bringing just under $1.5 million in operational disr | Ninety-two percent of polled healthcare IT and security practitioners said their organization had faced at least once cyberattack during the prior year.
Average ransom payments rise for healthcare: 6 notes
Becker's Health IT
OCTOBER 10, 2024
In 2024, the percentage of healthcare organizations paying ransomware demands decreased to 36%, down from 40% in 2023. However, those that did comply faced steeper costs, an Oct. 8 survey from Proofpoint and Ponemon Institute found.
Fresenius Medical Care increasing IV, dialysis solutions production to alleviate shortages
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.
How AI is making an impact on public health
Healthcare It News
OCTOBER 9, 2024
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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide
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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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