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Time to get digital in your practice

KevinMD

Can you imagine if you were shopping online and placing an order took eight hours? What if your order took 26 days to arrive? Sadly, this is the current state of many Americans’ struggles to schedule their doctors’ appointments. We, as physicians, can do better. Americans are spending an average of eight hours a month Read more… Time to get digital in your practice originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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The New DTC Channel Is…A Vending Machine (From Advil to Plan B)

Health Populi

I’m off to Florence, Italy, soon, where about 10 years ago I happened upon a vending machine sited outside of a pharmacy just a few blocks from the Duomo — the Farmacia Della Condotta. And in that vending machine, accessible at all hours (especially overnight when the pharmacy was closed), were all manners of direct-to-consumer self-care goods… including condoms.

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Thailand-Russia cooperate for telehealth and more briefs

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Private providers in Thailand, Russia sign telehealth collab Two large private healthcare providers in Thailand and Russia have partnered to cooperate in such areas as telehealth and medical tourism. Bangkok Dusit Medical Services, a network of 58 hospitals in Thailand, and Medsi Group, which runs 148 medical clinics including a digital clinic in Russia, formalised cooperation in providing medical services to their patients in their respective countries.

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SCAN embraces 'rebels with a cause' founding in new brand identity

FierceHealthIT

SCAN Group is refreshing its visual identity, building its new look around honoring the "rebels with a cause" that founded the company and who continue to inspire its work. | SCAN Group is refreshing its visual identity, building its new look around honoring the "rebels with a cause" that founded the company and who continue to inspire its work.

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From Payroll Pains to Growth Gains: Streamlining Payroll & HR for Success

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

In the world of small business management, the challenge of managing payroll & HR efficiently while scaling operations can be overwhelming. Yet, with the right strategies in place, these challenges can become opportunities for growth and innovation. In this session, Joe Sharpe, Senior Director of Managed Payroll Services at IRIS, will reveal practical methods and expert insights for outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes, resulting in substantial time and resource savings.

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How To Safeguard Healthcare Data and Systems in The Digital Age

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Pukar Hamal, Founder and CEO at SecurityPal While Electronic Health Records (EHRs) have made managing data easier, they’ve also become a prime target for cybercriminals. The healthcare industry, with its diverse range of patients and stakeholders, faces especially high stakes when it comes to data security. A breach can be incredibly costly—according to the IBM/Ponemon Institute’s 2023 Cost of a Data Breach Study , the average cost of a healthcare data breach

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The Impacts of Heat on Health Across All Dimensions – from Death to “Heat-Flation” on the Pocketbook

Health Populi

Rising energy bills are confronting U.S. households (and indeed, health citizens in many parts of the world) due to extreme heat, PBS reported on 1st September. But the record heat waves in so much of the world is impacting both peoples’ fiscal and financial well-being along with physical health impacts, ranging from exacerbating chronic respiratory conditions to, literally, risks to lives.

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Surveys about tech usage -- and other blog posts from August 2024

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Surveys were released recently that trigger some debate. Consider whether the low adoption of health-related tech is due to flaws with the tech or with the survey questions? AARP’s responders only had notable interest in fitness apps , though 63% of responders had chronic conditions that could usefully be monitored or mitigated by apps if the survey took a deeper dive.

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Humana exiting Medicare Advantage in 13 markets

FierceHealthIT

Humana reaffirmed its full-year guidance but is leaving 13 Medicare Advantage (MA) markets next year, Chief Financial Officer Susan Diamond said during the Wells Fargo Healthcare Conference on Wedn | Humana is pulling back from Medicare Advantage markets and cutting benefits next year. The insurer expects it will lose thousands of members and supplemental benefit utilization will be high toward the end of this year.

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Quick Patient Registration Drives Satisfaction and Retention

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Scott Heatherly, Vice President of Sales and Partnerships at Amenities Health Patient registration is a crucial first step in engaging with a healthcare facility, serving as the gateway to all subsequent interactions. This process, though often seen as a mere administrative necessity, plays a vital role in shaping the patient experience and can significantly impact patient satisfaction and retention.

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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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Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board to launch ePMA

DigitalHealth

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board has selected Nervecentre to deliver an electronic prescribing and medicines administration system.

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Reimagine Care extends partnership with Memorial Hermann Health System

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

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The Future of Co-Pilots in HealthTech: A Collaborative Revolution

Lloyd Price

Exec Summary: Co-pilots, AI-powered tools designed to assist humans in various tasks, are poised to revolutionise the healthcare industry. By augmenting human capabilities and automating routine tasks, co-pilots have the potential to improve patient outcomes, enhance efficiency, and reduce costs. Key Areas of Impact Personalised Medicine: Genomic Analysis: Co-pilots can analyze vast amounts of genomic data to identify personalized treatment plans based on individual genetic makeup.

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Ascension Michigan's 8 hospitals joining Henry Ford Health joint venture on Sept. 30

FierceHealthIT

A joint venture between Henry Ford Health and Ascension announced last year will close at the end of the month and launch October 1, the organizations announced Wednesday. | The deal announced last year creates a 13-hospital, 50,000-person joint venture hospital system that retains Henry Ford Health's branding and headquarters.

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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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Chartis Announces Majority Investment from Blackstone to Advance Mission of Healthcare Transformation

Healthcare IT Today

Chartis , a leading healthcare advisory firm, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to receive a majority investment from funds managed by Blackstone. This strategic investment will support the firm’s continued growth as a leading advisor to providers, payers, technology innovators, retail companies, and investors who are making positive and transformative changes within US healthcare.

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Concerns over go-live date for Northampton maternity service EPR

DigitalHealth

A lack of implementation date for a maternity EPR at Northampton General Hospital poses “potential operational risks”, a board report says.

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A mixed-method randomised controlled feasibility trial of digital CBT and emotion regulation skills training for employees in the workplace (REST)

BMC Digital Health

Digital interventions for depression and anxiety can be as effective as face-to-face therapy. One in six workers experience some form of mental health problems, making the workplace a potential avenue to deliv.

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Palantir launches HealthStart: developer platform for HealthTech startups to build faster

Lloyd Price

Exec Summary: Palantir HealthStart is a healthcare software platform developed by Palantir Technologies, a prominent data analytics company. It's designed to help healthcare organisations improve patient outcomes, streamline operations, and reduce costs by leveraging advanced data analytics and visualisation tools. Key Features and Benefits Data Integration: HealthStart can integrate data from various sources, including electronic health records (EHRs),claims data, and clinical trials, prov

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Best Practices for Sharing Protected Health Information (PHI)

Explore essential topics in this ebook, including what constitutes PHI and how to identify it using 18 indicators. Gain insights into the importance of safeguarding PHI to protect patient privacy and learn about the severe consequences of HIPAA violations. Discover practical strategies for securely exchanging PHI within your healthcare organization, including assessing risks and implementing effective safeguards.

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Out-of-pocket spending on prescriptions grew even after accounting for rebates: study

FierceHealthIT

There's no shortage of attention on rising pharmaceutical costs, but policymakers need to have the full picture of trends in this space to work off of, according to a new study. | There's no shortage of attention on rising pharmaceutical costs, but policymakers need to have the full picture of trends in this space to work off of, according to a new study.

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The Mayo Clinic Platform Integrates Healthcare AI Innovation

Healthcare IT Today

The Mayo Clinic Platform is chasing the perennial technology promise: of boosting innovation from a wide range of sources by reducing the burdens of development, testing, integration, and administrative management. Jeff Wu, Vice President of Technology describes their platform to allowing “rapid iteration at early stages with non-production data” to “build trust over time.” They include a “distributed data network” that collects data “from participants

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VR project aims to improve mental health for homeless

DigitalHealth

A virtual reality initiative has been launched to help homeless people improve their mental health and prepare for independent living.

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Remote monitoring – a tech whose time is now and ongoing

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Sensor-based remote monitoring of older adults – a good idea in 2009. That year, GE acquired the sensor-based monitoring technology, QuietCare from Living Independently Group (LIG). Sensors could be placed around the home and alerts transmitted about the older adult – across multiple rooms, motion, and lack of motion could all be detected without a wearable At that time, the ‘home health monitoring’ market was projected to grow to $7.7 billion by 2012.

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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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Scotland's potential to become a global HealthTech Hub

Lloyd Price

Exec Summary: Scotland has emerged as a global leader in the field of digital health and care, driven by a combination of factors: A strong foundation in medical innovation: Scotland boasts a rich history of medical breakthroughs, from the world's first cloned sheep (Dolly) to pioneering research in stem cell therapy. This spirit of innovation extends to the digital health sector, with Scottish institutions and companies actively developing and implementing cutting-edge technologies.

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Startup Harrison.ai launches radiology-specific language model as a building block for healthcare AI

FierceHealthIT

Australia-based startup Harrison.ai spent the past four years building out AI-powered medical diagnostic software and services. | Australian health tech company Harrison.ai has unveiled what it considers to be a "groundbreaking" radiology-specific vision language model designed to excel at radiology tasks. It's part of the startup's broader goal to use AI automation to scale the global capacity of healthcare.

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The Consequences of Generic Healthcare Messaging in America — and What We Can Do About It

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by SriVani Ganti, Senior Director of Health Equity, Content & Creative Services at mPulse My grandmother did not speak English. She spoke Telugu, the fourth most commonly spoken language in India. I remember trying to secure medical care for her once, and a practitioner told me I couldn’t translate on her behalf.

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NHS England to adopt new cyber security framework

DigitalHealth

The National Data Guardian and NHS England have announced a new cyber resilience framework for health and social care organisations.

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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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Overcoming the Challenge of AI Integration with Existing Systems

BHM Healthcare Solutions

AI integration into existing legacy systems presents a significant challenge for many healthcare organizations. These legacy systems, often built on outdated frameworks, are not designed to work seamlessly with advanced AI tools, leading to potential disruptions, increased costs, and slower adoption rates. The post Overcoming the Challenge of AI Integration with Existing Systems appeared first on BHM Healthcare Solutions.

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3 Reasons to Add Short-Form Videos to Your Marketing Strategy

Geonetric

Open up just about any social app these days, and you’ll see it: short-from video. Spurred on by the success of TikTok, platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube have gotten in on the action with their own short-form video feeds. More users are consuming short-form videos than ever before, and they’ve quickly become a vital […] Read 3 Reasons to Add Short-Form Videos to Your Marketing Strategy at Geonetric.com.

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Thatch secures $38M, backed by a16z and General Catalyst, to expand ICHRA benefits

FierceHealthIT

Thatch wants to turn the traditional approach to health insurance on its head. | Thatch wants to turn the traditional approach to health insurance on its head. The company secured $38 million, backed by a16z and General Catalyst, to scale up its technology and fuel its growth.

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