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Neurable, Healthspan Digital to expand access to brain-computer interface tech

Mobi Health News

The precision health company will help introduce Neurable's neurotechnology into clinics globally to help providers measure individuals' brain health.

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The Self-Prescribing Consumer: DIY Comes to Prescriptions via GLP-1s, the OPill, and Dexcom’s CGM

Health Populi

Three major milestones marked March 2024 which compel us to note the growing role of patients-as-consumers — especially for self-prescribing medicines and medical devices. This wave of self-prescribed healthcare is characterized by three innovations: the Opill, GLP-1 receptor agonists, and Dexcom’s Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) system that’s now available without a prescription.

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Midi Health partners with Neurotrack to help identify menopause brain fog

Mobi Health News

The partnership brings care access to often overlooked menopause-linked memory lapses.

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How RPM can scale and sustain CMS' hospital at home program

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services just released data on its Acute Hospital Care at Home initiative , which thus far has admitted 11,159 patients suffering from respiratory infections, heart failure and severe sepsis. While the program has proven successful in reducing hospital visits, the level of manpower it requires is costly and likely unsustainable for the already overburdened healthcare system.

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HIPAA Compliance: Can Your Organization Avoid Costly Government Penalties and Fines?

Colington Consulting was established in 2013 and helps organizations achieve HIPAA compliance and ensures clients stay current with the latest enforcement trends. We provide a full range of HIPAA compliance services and consulting. What separates us from our competitors is our knowledge of HIPAA compliance regulations and their application to each of our client’s particular scenarios and requirements.

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Contract negotiations between Providence, Blue Shield of California go publicly south

FierceHealthIT

Providence has launched the first public salvo in a spat with Blue Shield of California over ongoing contract negotiations. | Providence has launched the first public salvo in a spat with Blue Shield of California over ongoing contract negotiations.

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CBO weighs in on PBM reform, AI in healthcare

FierceHealthIT

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) addressed a series of questions from lawmakers on health policy priorities ranging from pharmacy benefit management to Medicare spending. | The Congressional Budget Office addressed a series of questions from lawmakers on health policy priorities ranging from pharmacy benefit management to Medicare spending.

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MDaudit Enhances Billing Compliance And Revenue Integrity Platform with AI Capabilities

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. MDaudit, an award-winning provider of technologies and analytics tools that enable premier healthcare organizations to minimize billing risk and maximize revenues, announced today it has elevated the artificial intelligence (AI) and automation capabilities of its […] The article MDaudit Enhances Billing Compliance And Revenue Integrity Platform with AI Capabilities appeared first on electron

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80% of nonprofit hospitals' community investments lag their tax savings, Lown Institute finds

FierceHealthIT

Four in five nonprofit hospitals are spending less on community benefit areas like financial assistance than what they are estimated to receive in tax breaks, according to the latest annual report | Even after accounting for discounted care and community benefit investments, the money 2,425 nonprofit hospitals saved through tax breaks in 2021 would be enough to wipe out the medical debt of everyone living in California, Texas, New York and Pennsylvania, the Lown Institute found.

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The Revolutionary Impact of Healthcare Mobile Apps In Remote Regions

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Amy Groden-Morrison, vice president of marketing and sales operations, Alpha Software. In an era where technology intersects with health to create impactful solutions, healthcare mobile applications are proving to be a lifeline in remote […] The article The Revolutionary Impact of Healthcare Mobile Apps In Remote Regions appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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The Secret to Supercharging Your Organizations Communications

Effective collaboration among all care team members is critical to delivering better patient outcomes. A key element to achieving effective collaboration is through the implementation of a clinical communication and collaboration platform. In a fast-paced, high-stress and critical environment, people tend to do whatever gets the job done. Therefore will scramble and use the systems, people, or processes around them to get an outcome more quickly - which can often be at the expense of quality.

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Novosound secures patent for wireless wearable ultrasound imaging platform

Digital Health Global

– Patent covers the instrumentation underpinning Novosound’s first-mover advantage R&D contracts with partners in consumer digital health – Novosound CEO and Co-founder Dr Dave Hughes: “Alongside our commercial and R&D partners, we have been able to push the boundaries of innovation around ultrasound technology, what we describe as ultrasound, integrated, everywhere” GLASGOW, Scotland–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Scottish sensor technology scale-up Novosound has secured a pate

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CIO Podcast – Episode 71: Data, Analytics, and AI with Richard Clark, PhD

Healthcare IT Today

For the 71st episode of the CIO podcast hosted by Healthcare IT Today, we are joined by Richard Clark, PhD, Senior Vice President and Chief Analytics Officer at Highmark Health to discuss data, analytics, and AI! To kick off this episode, we discuss Clark’s double role working for a payer and provider and how that has allowed him to do things that would otherwise be difficult if he wasn’t.

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deepc joins King’s Health Partners Digital Health Hub

DigitalHealth

AI company deepc has joined the King's Health Partners Digital Health Hub to help fledgling medtech AI companies navigate regulatory and data governance.

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Redi Health Lands $14 Million Investment to Continue Improving Patient Health Outcomes by Connecting Pharma, Providers, and Patients in One Platform

Healthcare IT Today

Series B Funding Round Led by Blue Heron Capital, with Participation from North Coast Ventures, Refinery Ventures, Mutual Capital Partners, Rev1 Ventures, and M25 Redi Health today announced that it has closed $14 million in Series B funding. The funding round was led by Blue Heron Capital , with participation from North Coast Ventures and existing investors Refinery Ventures, Mutual Capital Partners, Rev1 Ventures, and M25.

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Ambiq’s neuralSPOT HeartKit™ enables Real-Time Heart Monitoring AI Applications

Ambiq®, a leading developer of ultra-low-power semiconductor solutions that deliver a multifold increase in energy efficiency, introduces HeartKit, its latest addition to neuralSPOT. This optimized AI model enables running various real-time heart monitoring applications to help users and their healthcare providers quickly identify any irregular events to take necessary actions.

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Birdie joins Tech Nation’s Future Fifty cohort for 2024

DigitalHealth

Birdie is joining Tech Nation's Future Fifty, the only UK-wide accelerator tailored to late-stage ventures with the potential to achieve unicorn status.

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Advocate Health sells home care franchise Senior Helpers to PE firm Waud Capital

FierceHealthIT

Advocate Health has sold off its senior home care business Senior Helpers to private equity firm Waud Capital for an undisclosed sum, the organizations announced last week. | Senior Helpers spans over 380 franchised and owned locations across 44 states, Canada and Australia. Its new owner is targeting further growth.

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Holly Health digital health and wellbeing tool reduces GP appointments

DigitalHealth

Primary Care Networks using the Holly Health digital health and wellbeing coaching tool have seen a reduction in GP appointments.

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HealthInvestor Awards 2024

Lloyd Price

Exec Summary: HealthTech Founder and M&A Advisor Lloyd Price will judge the HealthInvestor Awards 2024, with the Awards evening and presentations taking place on the 5th June 2024 at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London. The Awards are hosted by Nexus Media Group, a leading B2B publishing and events company for the health, social care, seniors housing, education, early years and property sectors.

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The 2023 Behavioral Health Industry Report

This report explores current issues in the behavioral health industry in 2023. Topics covered include quantitative statistics describing the overall increase in behavioral health issues, the impact of psychologist and staff burnout, how HIPAA compliance is once again at the top of our minds & much more!

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Cybersecurity Starts With Detection and Response

David Chou

Geopolitical issues and the evolution of generative AI are continuously reshaping the business and IT landscape, driving changes in the risk environment. Security and risk management technical professionals must grasp the significant security trends to stay ahead. Effective cybersecurity starts with creating detection and response plans for Chief Information Officers (CIOs) and Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs).

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Virtual Care is Table-Stakes, Now What?

Digital Health Wire

There’s no catalyst like a pandemic to transform virtual care from a niche offering to a must-have service, at least according to the 8,000 people who responded to Rock Health’s latest Consumer Adoption Survey. Virtual care has become table-stakes for both patients and providers, with a majority of respondents using it within the past year (63%). A mature market doesn’t mean virtual care is for everyone.

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10 Best Foods for People with COPD

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

Disclaimer: The information provided in the “10 Best Foods for People with COPD” list is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice. Individual dietary needs vary, so consult with a healthcare provider or registered dietitian for personalized guidance. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), COPD ranks as the third leading cause of death globally, contributing to approximately 6% of total deaths worldwid

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Why Managing Mobile Devices at Scale Matters in Healthcare

Healthcare IT Today

Healthcare organizations are increasingly reliant on mobile devices for daily operations, enabling tasks that range from clinical communications to electronic record access. The proliferation of devices brings new challenges including loss, security risks, and a strain on IT resources. Managing those devices effectively not only reduces risk, but also improves workflow efficiency says Daniel Siegal, MD, CEO of Navv Systems , a company that offers a mobile device management platform.

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Patient Engagement & Cultural Competence Training Roadmap: A Guide to Reducing Staff Burnout

Speaker: Dr. Mauvareen Beverley, Patient Engagement and Cultural Competence Specialist

If you’re a healthcare provider, chances are you have experienced symptoms of burnout yourself or have colleagues who are currently facing extreme career dissatisfaction. One of the many ways to partially alleviate burnout is active patient engagement. By engaging with patients to understand their needs and preferences, healthcare providers can develop treatments tailored to the individual patient.