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Where AI will impact healthcare in 2024

Mobi Health News

Digital health stakeholders said that AI will be used next year to help ease administrative tasks for providers, improve clinical trial participation and increase transparency in healthcare.

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Escalating Cybersecurity Crisis Grips Healthcare Sector: Ransomware Attacks Surge Across Industry Leaders

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. In the throes of an ever-intensifying cybersecurity crisis, the healthcare sector is under siege, grappling with the fallout from a wave of ransomware attacks. Among the prominent victims are Ardent Health Services and Norton Healthcare, […] The article Escalating Cybersecurity Crisis Grips Healthcare Sector: Ransomware Attacks Surge Across Industry Leaders appeared first on electronichealth

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Google introduces MedLM designed for health industry use cases

Mobi Health News

The two models of MedLM are built on the tech giant's medical LLM Med-PaLM 2, with one designed for complex tasks and the other for scaling across various tasks.

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Newel Health Launches Groundbreaking Parkinson’s Disease Study Leveraging Real-World Data for Enhanced Treatment Strategies

Digital Health Global

Salerno, Italy, December 14, 2023 – Shortly after presenting Soturi at Frontiers Health 2023, Newel Health , a leading digital therapeutic solution provider, is pleased to announce that three centers are involved in the recruiting and onboarding for its clinical study, “NWL-SOT-CS-001,” aimed at leveraging Real-World Data to enhance Parkinson’s disease treatment.

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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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New AI tool for detecting facial palsy and more briefs

Mobi Health News

Also, an ear health awareness app for indigenous children has received $1 million in funding from the Western Australia government.

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Jakarta-based digital clinic obtains $5M and more digital health fundings

Mobi Health News

Also, BetterSpace in India has received pre-seed funding to develop mobile mental health games.

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Fees charged by hospitals for colonoscopy procedures 50% higher than surgical centers, study finds

FierceHealthIT

A new price comparison study finds over 50% higher facility fees for commercially insured colonoscopies performed in hospitals rather than ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), suggesting that “money | The analysis of commercial payers' price transparency data shows that “money has apparently been left on the table” for employers and consumers, the study's senior author says.

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Slough medical centre optimises patient outcomes with digital approach

DigitalHealth

Kumar Medical Centre in Slough has used a population health management tool to optimise its available appointments ahead of the busy winter season.

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Big ONC News: QHINs, TEFCA, and HTI-1

Healthcare IT Today

It’s not a huge surprise that the week of the ONC Meeting, they would make a number of big announcements for those of us in health IT. The first was the announcement of the first official QHINs as part of TEFCA and the 2nd announcement was the final HTI-1 rule. Let’s dive into both and what you should know. QHINs and TEFCA The QHIN announcement really was around which organizations have officially become QHINs as compared with the organizations that were part of the initial QHIN on

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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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Oracle's Q2 revenue comes up short dragged by Cerner business, slower cloud growth

FierceHealthIT

Oracle's second-quarter revenue fell short of analysts' expectations, dragged down by its Cerner business and slowing cloud growth. | Oracle is using its tech muscle to add new capabilities to the Millennium EHR, chairman Larry Ellison said. "We are going after a much larger market than Cerner was. We expect Cerner to be a growth story," he told investors during Oracle's Q2 earnings call.

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London-Based Phare Health Raises €2.8 Million Seed to Bring Invisible AI to Healthcare Back Offices

Healthcare IT Today

Phare Health , a startup working on developing cutting-edge AI products to help hospitals better understand the state of their finances and track cashflows, announced today the closing of a €2.8 million seed round led by General Catalyst. Strategic backers, KHP Ventures and Bertelsmann Investments also invested in this funding round, bringing with them profound industry insights, expansive networks throughout Europe, and substantial healthcare resources.

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Biden administration flags dozens of pharma companies to pay Medicare rebates for 'outrageous' price hikes

FierceHealthIT

The Biden administration is cracking down on pharmaceutical companies as part of its price-fighting measures under the Inflation Reduction Act. | The Biden Administration announced Thursday a list of 48 Part B drugs with prices that rose faster than the rate of inflation in the final quarter of 2023. Here's what they plan to do now.

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The Crucial Role of Dual Incident Response Playbooks in Healthcare Cybersecurity

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Anis Trabelsi, C hief Information Officer at Palomar Health As the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of a large hospital system, it is my responsibility to lead the charge in cybersecurity preparedness, and I have done this through a nuanced approach to incident response planning. In an era where healthcare organizations heavily rely on digital systems and sensitive patient data, the threat of cybersecurity incidents looms large; the importance of incident respo

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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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Networks debate panel believe there is no current NHS EPR monopoly

DigitalHealth

In a Digital Health Networks debate, the panel shared the view that currently there is not a monopoly in the NHS hospital EPR market.

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Mental health startup Headway partners with Cigna, Blues plan to expand to all 50 states

FierceHealthIT

Since launching four years ago, mental health startup Headway has built out its provider network and payer partnerships and now has expanded to all 50 states and Washington D.C. | Since launching four years ago, mental health startup Headway has built out its provider network and payer partnerships and now has expanded to all 50 states and Washington D.C.

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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ? 

DigitalHealth

Today's briefing includes news that Visionable has secured $5.5M in funding to expand into the US market and Google has launched a new AI model.

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Most Medicare enrollees do not access opioid treatments: HHS

FierceHealthIT

Medicare beneficiaries are not getting adequate support and treatment for opioid use disorder, the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) declared in an annual report on Thursday. | While SUPPORT Act reauthorization bills advance through both chambers of Congress, HHS highlighted Florida as one state with a low rate of enrollees receiving medication for opioid use disorder.

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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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New women’s health and hormones monitoring gadget will fit in a handbag    

DigitalHealth

Scientists are working on a portable device that will mean women can track and monitor their health and hormones on the go.

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North Carolina AG sues HCA Healthcare for breaching Mission Health purchase agreement

FierceHealthIT

On Thursday, North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein made good on his threat to sue HCA Healthcare for allegedly falling short of commitments it made to secure the purchase of Mission Health Sys | The for-profit had agreed to continue offering certain services for at least 10 years in order to secure its acquisition. Attorney General Josh Stein said that his state's Department of Justice has received over 500 complaints suggesting that HCA was falling short.

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Rewired 2024: Nurses need ‘an avenue of support and development for digital innovation’

DigitalHealth

Next year’s Rewired will showcase outstanding practice in digital nursing and midwifery. Great ideas are plentiful but many fail to find an outlet.

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Baxter Advances First Intravenous (IV) Bag Recycling Pilot for U.S. Hospitals

Digital Health Global

Pilot phase successfully demonstrated proof of concept, with more than six tons of plastic IV bag waste diverted from landfill from Northwestern Memorial Hospital Baxter now expanding pilot to support scalability Program demonstrates Baxter’s and Northwestern Medicine’s commitment to corporate responsibility and waste reduction DEERFIELD, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Baxter International Inc.

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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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Medallion Sets Sights On Tackling Administrative Burden

Digital Health Wire

Healthcare costs are climbing, burnout is at an all-time high, and new data arrives on a daily basis highlighting the heavy toll that administrative burdens are placing on the workers making care delivery possible. Each of those issues is wildly complex, which is why Medallion is setting out to automate away the cumbersome operational processes at the core of the complexity.

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HeartBeam Unveils AI Program Designed to Deliver Unprecedented Personalized Cardiac Insights

Digital Health Global

Company Appoints Mohammad Shokoohi-Yekta to Lead Program and Industry Pioneer Lance Myers as Advisor SANTA CLARA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– HeartBeam, Inc. (NASDAQ: BEAT), a medical technology company focused on transforming cardiac care through the power of personalized insights, today announced significant developments for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) applied to its proprietary vectorelectrocardiography (VECG) technology, including the addition of new leadership and adviso

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Stability VS Recovery in Mental Health

TheraNest

Reading Time: 4 Minutes Mental healthcare has traditionally been focused on stabilizing clients, with the goal of reducing symptoms, managing crises, and preventing relapses. However, in recent years, there has been a growing recognition that this focus on stability may not be enough. Mental healthcare needs to shift its focus from stability to recovery.

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Virtual, augmented, mixed, and extended reality interventions in healthcare: a systematic review of health economic evaluations and cost-effectiveness

BMC Digital Health

Health economic evaluations are required to best understand the value of interventions to the health economy. As extended reality technologies (an umbrella term including virtual, augmented, and mixed reality).

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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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Stability VS Recovery in Mental Health

TheraNest

Reading Time: 4 Minutes Mental healthcare has traditionally been focused on stabilizing clients, with the goal of reducing symptoms, managing crises, and preventing relapses. However, in recent years, there has been a growing recognition that this focus on stability may not be enough. Mental healthcare needs to shift its focus from stability to recovery.

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NAIRO Best Practices in Ensuring Quality Medical Reviews

BHM Healthcare Solutions

Discover the role of NAIRO best practices in elevating medical reviews. Unleash excellence with advanced and independent reviews! The post NAIRO Best Practices in Ensuring Quality Medical Reviews appeared first on BHM Healthcare Solutions.

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Application Rationalization Before Business Transformation

LeanIX

Application rationalization is vital for success in business transformation. Discover why you need to rationalize your portfolio before any attempt at transformation.

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