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Towards a future for semi-autonomous AI-powered primary care providers

KevinMD

The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that 4.5 billion people do not have access to primary care. In the US alone, the American Medical Association (AMA) claims 83 million Americans do not have access, and the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) puts the number even higher at one-third of the US population or Read more… Towards a future for semi-autonomous AI-powered primary care providers originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Exclusive: American Heart Association Ventures invests in MDisrupt

Mobi Health News

The AHA and MDisrupt will also co-develop a platform to enable expert referrals and disseminate evidence-based science to healthcare technology innovators.

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The Smart Home for Health, Brought to You by Samsung and Ashley

Health Populi

Today I am keynoting the OSF Digital Health Symposium in Peoria, IL, discussing The State(s) of Digital Health. A double-entendre intended, one of the states I’ll be discussing is the migration of acute care back to peoples’ homes, embedded with sensors, householders donning smart rings, and rooms fitted with Internet-of-Things for health and well-being.

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Walgreens plans to close 1,200 stores by 2027 as part of ongoing turnaround strategy

FierceHealthIT

Walgreens reported a loss of $3 billion in the fourth quarter and plans to close 1,200 stores over the next three years as part of the retail drugstore chain's ongoing turnaround strategy amid a ro | Walgreens reported a loss of $3 billion in the fourth quarter and plans to close 1,200 stores over the next three years as part of the retail drugstore chain's ongoing turnaround strategy amid a rocky fiscal 2024.

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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.

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Arizona agency's omnichannel approach to home health includes telehealth and RPM

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MD Home Health, a 39-year-old home health agency, has launched omnichannel home health services, what it says is a first for Phoenix and Arizona. The new offerings will include remote patient monitoring, telehealth, a brick-and-mortar clinic at HonorHealth Scottsdale, and traditional in-home services. President and CEO David P. Tusa, who joined MD Home Health in 2022, spoke with us about the motivation behind embracing the omnichannel approach, what the telehealth component looks like, what the

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Oshi Health raises $60M for virtual GI platform

Mobi Health News

The New York-based company will use the investment to grow its partnerships and coverage among payers and move into Medicare populations in 2025.

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Growing Investments in Digital Health Are Driven by Consumer Demand, Clinical Outcomes, and Cost-Savings

Health Populi

The marketing for purchasing digital health technologies is expecting to grow, driven by increased consumer demands for tech-based solutions, improved outcomes enabled through the innovations, and cost savings derived from deploying the technologies. That’s the top-line finding in the 2024 State of Digital Health Purchasing from the Peterson Health Technology Institute (PHTI).

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‘I’m another statistic. I feel let down’: How HIV prevention stays out of reach for many

FierceHealthIT

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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As year-end deadline looms, Congress again calls on DEA to extend telehealth flexibilities

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

With less than three months before the clock runs out on telemedicine electronic prescribing flexibilities, Reps. Doris Matsui, D-California, and Earl "Buddy" Carter, R-Georgia, are leading a bipartisan charge to urge the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to strengthen and deliver a better proposal for a controlled substance registry for telehealth providers.

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Real-Life Examples of HIPAA Violations and How to Avoid Them

Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer

Download our 30-minute webinar where we delve into real-life examples of HIPAA violations and preventative measures every organization should know! You will learn: The critical factors that lead to HIPAA violations and how to identify them. Three compelling real-life cases of organizations that faced severe HIPAA penalties. Proven strategies to safeguard YOUR organization against HIPAA violations.

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Vyne Medical Acquires Extract Systems to Bring the Most Comprehensive Document and Clinical Automation Solution to Healthcare

Healthcare IT Today

The Strategic Move Advances the Company’s Role in Healthcare Automation, Further Streamlining Data and Processes in Hospitals and Health Systems Nationwide at the Most Critical Time Vyne Medical , a leader in the healthcare industry for improving disparate communication process management, today announced the acquisition of Extract Systems , an award-winning provider of advanced data extraction solutions, solidifying Vyne Medical’s position as a leading healthcare automation company.

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PursueCare revamps Pear Therapeutics' reSET, reSET-O digital therapeutics

Mobi Health News

The newly released PDTx, now RESET and RESET-O, deliver a self-directed 12-week course of cognitive behavioral therapy that incentivizes patients to conform to treatment.

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Finances are main barrier to digital transformation say NHS leaders

DigitalHealth

NHS Providers found that 73% of trust leaders named funding and financial constraints as the biggest barrier to digital transformation.

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DEA sends 3rd temporary extension of telemedicine prescribing rules to White House

FierceHealthIT

The Drug Enforcement Administration is poised to extend pandemic-era telehealth prescribi | The third temporary extension is rumored to be for just one year, punting the deadline for the next administration to negotiate permanent rules to December 2025. Telemedicine companies, including those that prescribe Adderall, will be able to continue prescribing as they have since 2020.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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Princ Hospital Suvarnabhumi eyes AI, telemedicine adoption

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Enterprise Taxonomy: Telehealth Operations Patient Access Analytics AI Business Care Data and Information Node settings: Exclude from Accelerate RSS feed

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Study: People don’t trust AI – but actually use it all the time

Aging in Place Technology Watch

A new study offers a conundrum, or maybe a marketing problem. Most Americans 50 and older don’t trust AI-generated health information, says a new poll published by the University of Michigan. But they do trust their own ability to figure out what information is good and what isn’t when they look for it. They say they trust WebMD, Healthline. And yet only 32% said it was easy to find accurate health advice.

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Owlet wins back compliance with NYSE continued listing standards

Mobi Health News

The company will be subject to a 12-month follow-up review period to assure that it does not fall below NYSE standards.

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Trust to file ‘robust defence’ against EPR procurement court claim

DigitalHealth

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Trust to file 'robust defence' against a claim it broke procurement law over an EPR contract.

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How 3 Urgent Cares Tackled Key Metrics For Accelerated Growth

Considering the growth of your clinic? It’s difficult to advance any business today without using technology — but what will truly enhance your daily operations? How successful are other urgent care centers with these solutions? This article offers a glimpse into real-world technology experiences from urgent care centers like yours. Discover how various solutions can boost your growth potential and see firsthand how effective they are.

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Abridge, Wolters Kluwer Health ink partnership to integrate UpToDate with AI medical scribe

FierceHealthIT

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.

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Has Telehealth Fulfilled Its Potential? Innovations Payers Should Watch

BHM Healthcare Solutions

Telehealth has made remarkable strides over the past decade, but has it truly fulfilled its potential? For payers, keeping an eye on the latest innovations is crucial to ensure patients receive high-quality care while managing costs effectively. The post Has Telehealth Fulfilled Its Potential? Innovations Payers Should Watch appeared first on BHM Healthcare Solutions.

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Bonus Features – October 13, 2024 – 85% of clinicians waste at least an hour a day on admin tasks, 82% of healthcare organizations hit with a cyberattack experience a disruption to patient care, plus 20 more stories

Healthcare IT Today

Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job.

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Patient engagement platform RadiantGraph garners $11M

Mobi Health News

The Series A funding announcement comes less than a month after the company announced integration capabilities with AWS, Google Cloud, Databricks and Snowflake.

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Pricing for Profit: How to Set, Negotiate, and Succeed

Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a

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How to find your inner ‘cyber defender’

DigitalHealth

A "back to basics" and "honest" approach to personal cyber security can help NHS staff make larger improvements at work, writes Nasser Arif

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Widespread IV fluid shortages have providers starting to cancel procedures, survey finds

FierceHealthIT

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.

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Xealth Chief Strategy Officer Cynthia Church Speaking at HLTH 2024

Xealth

LAS VEGAS—HLTH—October 15, 2024— Xealth , the leader in enabling digital health at scale, is proud to announce that the company’s Chief Strategy Officer Cynthia Church will speak at HLTH. The conference, which bills itself as the place where health leaders come to be bold, will be held October 20-23 in Las Vegas. Details on the Session: Title: Future x3 of Health Tech Summit: A 15 Year Outlook on Health Tech’s Future Panelists: Moderator: Ricky Y.

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ETHERFAX and DirectTrust Guiding Security Standards for Cloud Fax Providers

Healthcare IT Today

At the recent DirectTrust conference, Ken Romo, Global Director at ETHERFAX , shares with us that they are not just a fax company: He describes them as a cloud Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) company offering a “secure exchange network” that also includes fax. On the fax side, they are moving from using phone lines to sending faxes over an encrypted tunnel over the Internet.

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Enhance Healthcare Efficiency With Top Payroll & HCM Services

Running a healthcare facility requires precision and care, not just for patients but also for your staff. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," helps healthcare providers choose the best provider. Efficient payroll management ensures timely, accurate payments, critical for maintaining staff morale and trust. Compliance support helps navigate complex healthcare regulations and avoid costly fines.

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Glooko scores $100M and appoints new CEO

Mobi Health News

The company will use the funds to accelerate its product expansion on a global scale.

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£4.2m MedTech accelerator launches to support UK SMEs

DigitalHealth

A £4.2m MedTech accelerator programme has been launched to provide 140 UK SMEs with grants to tackle key regulatory challenges.

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Medicare Advantage star ratings dip slightly once again in 2025

FierceHealthIT

Just 40% of Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans offered in 2025 achieved a score of four stars or higher, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) revealed Oct. 10. | It's harder than ever for Medicare Advantage plans to score well on star ratings. Here's how they performed for 2025.

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