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Can AI save the medical profession?

KevinMD

I was working in a busy GP clinic when I finished seeing my last patient for the day, and I felt a sense of relief that the day was over; however, that relief was quickly overshadowed by the daunting mountain of paperwork I needed to complete before I could go home. In general practice, this Read more… Can AI save the medical profession? originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Mika Health, Cancer Support Community partner on AI oncologic digital therapeutic

Mobi Health News

Cancer patients and caregivers will receive free access to an AI-enabled app for mental health and other support services.

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How to navigate the risks of remote patient monitoring

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Remote patient monitoring has been taking the spotlight in health IT, and the number of hospitals and health systems embracing this approach to patient care in the home has been increasing. What's more, the number of reimbursable RPM services may soon be on the rise thanks to efforts spearheaded by the CPT Editorial Panel and the American Medical Association.

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Deloitte acquires End Point's disease surveillance business assets

Mobi Health News

CasePointer's workforce will join Deloitte, and the company will use the business's software in conjunction with its GovConnect assets to assist its government clients.

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The Evolution of Communication in Healthcare Settings

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.

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DHSC slashes investment in NHS AI Lab by £111m

DigitalHealth

The Department of Health and Social Care has slashed investment in NHS AI Lab from a promised £250 million to just £139m, Digital Health News has learned.

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Joe McDonald: The moment I realised, I’m history

DigitalHealth

A stellar career in digital wasn't enough to land Joe McDonald an interview for the National CCIO job. So why was he passed over? He has his suspicions.

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CIO Podcast – Episode 75: AI Benefits with Bill Hudson

Healthcare IT Today

For the 75th episode of the CIO podcast hosted by Healthcare IT Today, we are joined by Bill Hudson, Chief Digital Strategist at Aidoc and former CIO at INTEGRIS Health and John Muir Health to talk AI! We kick this episode off by discussing the motivation behind his transition from his role as CIO to the vendor side. Then we talk about where we think AI will offer operational benefits to organizations.

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Black and ethnic minority people underrepresented in virtual wards

DigitalHealth

An NHS England analysis of the effectiveness of virtual wards has found that black and ethnic minority people are underrepresented in patient cohorts.

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Blue KC exiting Medicare Advantage market by 2025 due to 'regulatory demands'

FierceHealthIT

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City is leaving the Medicare Advantage (MA) market at the end of 2024, the insurer announced recently. | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City is opting out of the Medicare Advantage market. The health plan said its relatively low membership and burdensome regulatory factors meant the company no longer view the market as financially viable.

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

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, 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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Infix national theatre scheduling tool to be rolled out across Scotland

DigitalHealth

A national theatre scheduling tool that reduces hospital waiting times and enhances operating theatre efficiency is to be rolled out across Scotland.

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Firstsource Acquires Quintessence

Healthcare IT Today

Strengthens End-to-End RCM Offering to Healthcare Providers Expands Service Capabilities to US Physicians’ Practices and Integrated Health Systems Firstsource Solutions Limited , a global provider of Business Process Management (BPM) services and an RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group company, has acquired Quintessence Business Solutions & Services Private Limited , an India-based leader in outsourced revenue cycle management (RCM) services and technology.

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Kaufman Hall: Hospital margins, outpatient revenue grew in April

FierceHealthIT

Amid a relatively strong first quarter for the sector, hospitals’ financial performance improved from March to April, per a new Kaufman Hall report. | Margins, outpatient revenue and operating room minutes all increased in April, the report found.

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Reforming Health Insurance

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Monte Jennings , President, CEO and Enterprise Architect at Sentia Health In 2016 I read an article by Shane Snow titled “ Trickle-Down Health Care: How we could actually fix the US Health System.” His basic assertion is that nobody is minding the store. Nobody really knows or cares what health care costs, because they aren’t paying.

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The Role of Technology in Remote Patient Monitoring

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.

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Neuromodulation, Gate Control Theory, Auditory Distraction and using Sound to explore Pain Management

Lloyd Price

Exec Summary: The use of sound to manage pain is a relatively new area of research, but it shows promise as a safe, non-invasive, and drug-free treatment option. There are two main approaches being investigated: Auditory stimulation : This involves listening to specific sounds or music that can help to distract from pain signals or modulate pain perception.

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Did you miss one? Four Aging and Health Tech Blog Posts from May 2024

Aging in Place Technology Watch

The month of May -- and the hostility about AI overflowed. Given the pace of change in AI technology – both the software and its rate of adoption – it’s curious that recently the Wall Street Journal published an aging survey about what customers don’t use and/or like about chatbots. These observations include the usual: ‘hallucinated’ answers; lack of customer awareness that they are talking to a chatbot (really???

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Crush healthcare data silos: How Redox + Google Cloud unlock real-time insights for life sciences with AI

Redox

Imagine a world where life sciences companies aren’t bogged down by mountains of messy healthcare data trapped in incompatible formats. Or where AI projects in drug discovery or clinical research can launch in weeks, not months, fueled by a constant stream of real-time patient information. As Google Cloud’s preferred healthcare data partner , this is the future that Redox can deliver on to unlock the true potential of AI in life sciences.

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The Hidden Cost of Mental Health Inequities

Digital Health Wire

Mental health inequities across the US are racking up an annual tab of over $477 billion, and Deloitte’s report on the issue didn’t offer a particularly rosy forecast given our current trajectory. If left unchecked, Deloitte expects the annual burden to reach $1.3 trillion by 2040, a brutal total considering the “avoidable and unnecessary expenses” behind it.

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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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UPMC acquires Pennsylvania-based Washington Health System

FierceHealthIT

The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center finalized its acquisition of Washington Health System, a two-hospital nonprofit community health system based in Pennsylvania. | The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center finalized its acquisition of Washington Health System, a two-hospital nonprofit community health system based in Pennsylvania.

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How Two Health Systems Transformed Their Approach to Behavioral Health Care 

Iris Telehealth

Virtual care helps transform a health system’s approach to behavioral health care, giving their communities and providers much needed support. However, there are several considerations to keep in mind when it comes to virtual behavioral health integration. In a webinar hosted by Becker’s Hospital Review, healthcare leaders from Elliot Health System and Texas Health Resources shared their strategic and economic cases for behavioral health integration, insights into implementing virtual services i

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Great Enterprise Architects Offer Decisions, Not Detail

LeanIX

Enterprise architects need to carefully pick the relevant information their stakeholders need to make rapid decisions to avoid overwhelming them with irrelevant data. Discover how SAP LeanIX can help you quickly find the right answers.

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Health Recovery Solutions Appoints Jason Comer as CEO to Lead Next Phase of Growth

Health Recovery Solutions

Health Recovery Solutions Appoints Jason Comer as CEO to Lead Next Phase of Growth

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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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G0511 CPT Code Explained: Step-by-Step Billing and Reimbursement Process for FQHCs and RHCs

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

The G0511 CPT code is a game-changer for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Rural Health Clinics (RHCs). It simplifies billing for critical services like General Behavioral Health Integration (BHI) , Principal Care Management (PCM) , and, new for 2024, Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM). This comprehensive code ensures healthcare providers receive appropriate reimbursement for managing patients with chronic conditions.

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RadiusXR Achieves ISO 13485 and MDSAP Certifications, Announces Expansion into Canadian Market

Digital Health Global

PLEASANTON, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #Ophthalmology — RadiusXR , a leading innovator in digital health technology, is proud to announce that it has received ISO 13485 certification and the enhanced Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP) certification. These prestigious certifications mark a significant milestone in RadiusXR’s commitment to delivering the highest quality standards and regulatory compliance in the medical device industry.

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Transforming Peru’s Healthcare Access: 19Labs and Urbi Proyectos, an Intercorp company, Partner

19 Labs

Redwood City, CA – June 4, 2024 In a significant move to advance healthcare accessibility and delivery throughout Peru, 19Labs and Intercorp proudly announce a strategic partnership. This collaboration aims to drive transformative innovation in the healthcare sector, focusing on empowering communities and fostering equitable access to advanced medical services.