Mon.Jan 29, 2024

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Break free from screen addiction: a doctor’s prescription for smartphone sanity

KevinMD

Screentime addiction is real and it is everywhere. Over the past decade, I’ve worked with only one physician who doggedly held onto his pager, refusing to adopt the hospital’s HIPAA-compliant messaging app. He happens to be in his seventies, and a giant in his field; if he gets any grief for not using a smartphone Read more… Break free from screen addiction: a doctor’s prescription for smartphone sanity originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Amazon Pharmacy, One Medical pilot program integrates medication consultations

Mobi Health News

One Medical providers will be able to request drug consultations on complex medication regimens for seniors managing chronic conditions.

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Orion Corporation and Newel Health enter into licensing agreement for a digital therapeutic (DTx) ODD-403 (“Rohkea”) in pain

Digital Health Global

Orion Corporation (“Orion”) and Newel Health (“Newel”) have entered into a license agreement regarding ODD-403 (“Rohkea”), a digital therapeutic (DTx) developed by Orion for patients suffering from chronic pain and particularly from fear of movement and re-injury. Under the terms of the agreement, Newel will have the exclusive global rights to develop, manufacture and commercialise ODD-403.

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Digital Medicine Society partners with industry groups to develop evidence plans for digital health

Mobi Health News

The collaboration aims to delineate best practices to help streamline the path to commercialization for digital health products.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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How virtual sitter services saved St. Luke’s $1.5M in 2023

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

St. Luke’s is a Duluth, Minnesota-based health system that serves the communities of northeastern Minnesota, northwestern Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Like many health systems across the country, it has faced challenges with staffing: a tightening labor market, increasing competition for experienced healthcare workers and rising costs.

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Steward Health Care's dire finances have government leaders worried about shutdowns

FierceHealthIT

Financial troubles and a flurry of planned hospital divestitures have landed for-profit Steward Health Care squarely in the public and lawmakers’ crosshairs. | Millions in unpaid rent and other signs of financial distress have led the for-profit to explore divestitures and other potential strategies in Massachusetts and Texas. Leaders in the former have raised alarms that potential closures could overwhelm other providers.

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Care Continuity Secures $10M in Funding to Fuel Growth in Patient Navigation

Healthcare IT Today

Today, Care Continuity , a leader in data-driven patient navigation serving some of the country’s largest health systems, payers, and ACOs, announced the close of $10 million in Series A-3 funding co-led by Empactful Capital and Viewside Capital Partners with participation from Flat Creek Capital and Loop 289 Limited Partners. The funding will enable Care Continuity to further its mission of helping health systems, payers and ACOs employ an efficient patient and member-centered care jour

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MACPAC suggests changes to Medicaid appeals process

FierceHealthIT

The Medicaid and Chip Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC) voted in favor of seven recommendations during a meeting Jan. 26 that would reshape how beneficiaries are able to appeal for care. | Medicaid advisers want to overhaul the denials and appeals process, partly by implementing a clinician-led independent review.

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Women’s Health in the Digital Health Market: What 2024 Has in Store

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Egle Jakimone, Product CEO at Kilo Health In 2024, we are expecting to witness a significant change in women’s health, particularly centered around the transformative phase of menopause. The notable growth of female wellness apps is helping women to take an active role in managing their health. Additionally, the increased attention to women’s health topics is drawing interest from global players and investors.

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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

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Moody's: Why Medicare Advantage's profitability may be on the decline

FierceHealthIT

Medicare Advantage (MA) continues to grow, but there are signs that its profitability is on the decline, according to a new report from Moody's Investors Service. | Medicare Advantage continues to grow, but there are signs that its profitability is on the decline, according to a new report from Moody's Investors Service.

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Vital’s Scientific Publication on Sepsis Paves Way for Predictive Analytics Tools

Digital Health Global

CLAYMONT, Del.–(BUSINESS WIRE)- Vital, a leading artificial intelligence- (AI) driven digital health company, announced a significant milestone with the publication of a groundbreaking peer-reviewed scientific publication in the Journal of Medical Internet Research AI (JMIR AI). The paper focuses on sepsis prediction, marking a crucial step in Vital’s ongoing commitment to delivering solutions that drive better patient outcomes while providing a positive patient experience.

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Will there be new baselines for nonprofit hospitals’ financial metrics? Fitch weighs in

FierceHealthIT

Several nonprofit hospitals have found their operations and balance sheets settling into new ranges following a tough couple years, though that doesn’t necessarily mean that credit ratings will div | Whether or not nonprofit hospitals' operating margins will "reset" from 3%+ to 1%-2% due to sustained cost pressures is "the biggest question long term for ratings agencies," Fitch analysts write in a new outlook report.

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FDA creates a “super office” to manage device cybersecurity and digital health

Digital Health Global

The FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) has announced the elevation of the Office of Strategic Partnerships and Technology Innovation (OST) to a Super Office within the Center. This strategic move will enhance the agency’s capabilities in addressing future public health challenges while prioritizing patient voices, innovation, safety, and service excellence.

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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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ACOs to receive $20M in advance investment payments

FierceHealthIT

In 2024, 50 accountable care organizations are new to the Medicare Shared Savings Program and 71 ACOs renewed participation, according to new numbers released by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid | CMS released new data Monday showing ACO participation in the Medicare Shared Savings Program, with 19 ACOs set to participate in a new payment option,

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Digital Health Intelligence Releases DMA data for English trusts and ICSs

DigitalHealth

Digital Health Intelligence has released a large dataset indicating where English trusts and ICSs are ranked with regard to digital maturity.

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MultiCare allegedly allowed neurosurgeon to perform, bill for unnecessary surgeries despite warnings

FierceHealthIT

MultiCare has been hit with a False Claims Act complaint by federal law enforcement and its home state of Washington over allegations that it is “knowingly endangering patients” by allowing a neuro | A complaint filed Friday by federal and state officials alleged that the 12-hospital nonprofit set aside "serious concerns" to receive "millions of dollars in revenue, while unknowing patients were endangered and harmed.

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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ?

DigitalHealth

This coffee briefing includes Feedback Medical winning an award for its Bleepa solution and an increase in melanoma skin cancer NHS webpage visits.

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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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HCSC unveils effort to link cancer patients with specialists from around the country

FierceHealthIT

Health Care Service Corporation recently unveiled a new effort to improve outcomes and reduce the cost of caring for cancer patients. | Fighting cancer costs the United States $208.9 billion dollars a year, and Health Care Service Corporation recently unveiled a new effort to improve outcomes and reduce those expenses.

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Intuitive da Vinci SP system receives CE mark approval

DigitalHealth

The Intuitive da Vinci SP robotic assisted surgical system has received CE mark approval, opening up its use in Europe for minimally invasive surgery.

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Humana's CenterWell charts course for latest expansion

FierceHealthIT

Humana's primary care business, CenterWell, has unveiled its latest expansion plans. | The company will open centers in three new metro areas and will add further locations across eight municipalities, Humana announced on Tuesday.

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Sano Genetics streamlines clinical trials thanks to $11.4 funding

DigitalHealth

Sano Genetics has received $11.4m in funding to help continue development of its AI-powered clinical trial platform for precision medicine.

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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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An Infinite Game: How Vituity Tackles the Just Cause of Improving Lives

FierceHealthIT

In July 2023, the healthcare landscape was shaken when the private-equity-backed provider group, American Physician Partners (APP), unexpectedly ceased operations immediately and without warning, c | Read how healthcare leaders can work together to create a system that delivers health, joy, and quality of life to communities one patient at a time.

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Consultant Connect helps avoid over 400,000 unnecessary hospital trips

DigitalHealth

Telemedicine provider Consultant Connect has helped more than 400,000 patients avoid unnecessary trips to hospital in 2023.

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Gartner Low-Code/No-Code Study: A Warning For EA?

LeanIX

A Gartner study claims low-code/no-code and AI technology is shifting the ownership of IT away from technical teams. Do enterprise architects need to fear this change or is this an opportunity to democratize enterprise architecture?

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