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Contributed: Shortcomings and opportunities for health equity in pediatrics

Mobi Health News

Ian Miller, program lead at the Digital Medicine Society (DiMe), highlights how digital health offerings can improve access to physical and mental healthcare for children.

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AI innovator talks personalized treatment, telehealth enhancement and ethics

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Artificial intelligence has the potential to revolutionize the way healthcare is delivered. And many healthcare professionals are exploring exactly what AI can do and deploying systems to help health systems manage care and patients manage their health. Dr. Renee Dua is founder of Heal, which provides physician house calls in New York City, and founder of Together by Renee, a healthcare assistant app that uses generative AI.

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Yonsei University Hospital System kicks off DTx ecosystem

Mobi Health News

More hospitals are coming into the fold in the coming months.

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Embracing change: how Americans lead in adopting AI for medical insights

Digital Health Global

A User-Testing Study Reveals Growing Trust in AI for Healthcare UserTesting recently conducted a study that discovered over half of Americans are relying on ChatGPT, a large language model, for medical insights and diagnoses. The survey of 2,000 American adults showcased a significant trend in the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) for healthcare-related tasks.

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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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6 Big Tech Companies in Healthcare – Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 132

Healthcare IT Today

For the 132nd episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast we are talking about 6 big tech companies in healthcare. But rather than just picking 6 big tech companies, we are going to have a little fun with it by leaving that selection up to random chance! We have compiled a list of 10 possible big tech companies to discuss and throughout the episode, we will randomly select 6 of them to discuss.

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Empowering the Behavioral Health System with Home-Based Technology Solutions

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Eric Elliott, CEO at Altruix It is an exciting time to be in the behavioral health industry. From the massive expansion of telehealth brought on by the pandemic to prescription video games, promising new technological advancements coupled with a reduced stigma towards behavioral health conditions are making mental healthcare more accessible than ever before.

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'Podnosis': What’s next for health tech investing in 2024?

FierceHealthIT

The digital health and health tech sectors had a tough year in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, navigating through a turbulent hype cycle. | This week on "Podnosis," Sofia Guerra and Steve Kraus from Bessemer Venture Partners sat down with Fierce Healthcare's Heather Landi to discuss the health tech sector's performance, unraveling the factors that contributed to its current state.

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Arbital Health Completes Acquisition of Santa Barbara Actuaries and Closes Series A Financing

Healthcare IT Today

Arbital Health’s Vision is to be the Neutral Adjudicator of Outcomes-Based Contracts, Helping Healthcare’s Shift to Value-Based Care Santa Barbara Actuaries is a Leading Specialist in the Design and Measurement of Value-Based Programs $10 Million Series A Investment Led by Transformation Capital, with Participation by Shaper Capital, Healthy Ventures, and Individual Data and Healthcare Luminaries Arbital Health , a technology startup focused on accelerating the healthcare industry

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This startup is building a new model for primary and specialty care in Austin, Texas. It just secured $95.5M to fuel its growth

FierceHealthIT

This startup is building a new model for primary and specialty care in Austin, Texas. It just secured $95.

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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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NHSE announces £16m procurement of teams to support EPR delivery

DigitalHealth

NHS England said it had opened a tender to support provider organisations as they seek to get electronic patient records in place by the end of March 2026.

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Tech Innovations that Will Revolutionize the Healthcare Industry In 2024

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Have you heard about the ultrasonic pocket devices that connect to your phone and that are 50 times less expensive than hospital machines? Or did you notice that virtual reality expedites cures in rehab centers? […] The article Tech Innovations that Will Revolutionize the Healthcare Industry In 2024 appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ?

DigitalHealth

This briefing includes PulseAI's new AI algorithm to enhance cardiac health monitoring and the WHO releasing new LLMs ethics and governance guidance.

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Tilak Healthcare Announces Positive Results From Its TIL002 Study Using the OdySight® App, Which Allows Patients With Retinal Diseases to Monitor Their Vision Themselves

Digital Health Global

– TIL002 shows a high level of convergence between visual acuity measurements obtained at home with OdySight ® and standard clinical tests. – Regular monitoring of visual acuity at home with OdySight ® could be more beneficial than occasional measurements during consultations, because of the variability of visual acuity. – TIL002 strengthens OdySight ® ’s position as a pioneering tool for vision monitoring and opens up international expansion opportunities in Europe and the Uni

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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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Maven Clinic delivers virtual menopausal support to BSI employees

DigitalHealth

The Maven Clinic is offering its virtual menopausal support to employees of BSI to help support a more equitable and diverse workplace of the future.

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Activ Surgical Announces Completion of First International Procedure Using Its ActivSight™ Intelligent Light

Digital Health Global

Foregut Surgeon, who trained at the Esophageal Institute – West Penn Hospital in Pennsylvania, uses Activ Surgical’s proprietary technology during surgical procedure at Abdali Hospital in Amman, Jordan BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Activ Surgical , a digital surgery pioneer, announced that it has completed its first international surgery at Abdali Hospital , a member of the Clemenceau Network, in Amman, Jordan using its ActivSight Intelligent Light (ActivSight), which aims to provide

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AMD Telemedicine

Healthcare is in the throes of an employee burnout crisis — and the numbers are nothing short of alarming. According to a survey in the Journal of General Internal Medicine , nearly half of healthcare workers have experienced burnout. Nursing appears to have the highest rate of burnout at 56%. Physicians haven’t fared much better (47.3%), nor have “other” clinical staff (54.1%), especially in IT and support staff.

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CHIME23 – What Area of Healthcare Needs More Investment and Why?

Healthcare IT Today

There are so many good ideas in healthcare, but tragically so little time, resources, people, and money. Because of our limitations, not every project immediately gets invested in and there are also lots of projects that had their investments slowly run dry until they disappeared entirely. The true tragedy of all of this is that even though we don’t have the resources to effectively do what we need to, these projects cannot move forward without investments and often get left behind, all th

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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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Expert panelists call for more research on ADHD in women, girls

FierceHealthIT

Experts called for more research focused on ADHD in girls and women in a panel in New York City last Thursday. | Recent data suggest that ADHD diagnoses have risen dramatically among women. But experts are not sure on what is causing that and there needs to be more research to better understand ADHD in women and girls.

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Red Flags and Safe Harbors: What DEA Rules Could Mean for Telehealth

Health System CIO

By ‘red-flagging’ prescriptions that come from telehealth providers in other states, the proposed DEA rules may “inadvertently create barriers to care,” said Joseph Kvedar, MD. In this piece, he discusses recommendations from the ATA to help build pharmacists’ trust in filling remote prescriptions. Source: Red Flags and Safe Harbors: What DEA Rules Could Mean for Telehealth on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensive

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Centene taps veteran insurance exec to lead Wellcare unit

FierceHealthIT

Centene has named a new chief executive to lead its Wellcare arm. | Michael Carson will step into the role of president and CEO of Wellcare, reporting to Ken Fasola, president of Centene.

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AI Security: The New Frontline In The War On Cyber Crime

LeanIX

AI security is vital for safely leveraging the incredible potential of artificial intelligence technology. Let's explore how enterprise architecture can map your IT landscape and show you how to protect your organization.

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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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Food-as-medicine startup Bitewell unveils personalized online store for members to buy healthy food

FierceHealthIT

Bitewell, a food-as-medicine company, has launched a new digital food “farmacy” to encourage members to buy healthy groceries and pre-made meals. | The food "farmacy" aims to make food-as-medicine affordable and actionable. The online store personalizes the food shopping experience based on members’ health conditions and goals.

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Nurses Continue to Rank Highest in Ethics and Honesty for Professions in the US — But Peoples’ Opinions for All Jobs, Including Nursing, Have Eroded in Gallup’s Latest Poll

Health Populi

Ratings of honesty and ethics in professions have fallen down in the U.S., we find the Gallup Poll’s annual assessment of rankings for occupations that touch peoples’ lives in America. Each year for over a decade, nurses have ranked highest in this survey, representing the most-trusted profession working in America. However, even nurses’ ethic-equity has dropped in the hearts and minds of Americans over the past four years, falling 7 percentage points from a high of 85% of citi

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CDC contracts health data collective Truveta to study COVID, maternal health and pediatric care

FierceHealthIT

Truveta, the real-world data analysis company backed by dozens of health systems and other life sciences groups, won a multi-million-dollar contract from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevent | The real-world data collective won a multi-million-dollar contract, which will give government researchers access to the deidentified patient records of Truveta's 30 health system members.

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Biden administration reinforces reproductive health obligations for payers, providers

FierceHealthIT

The Biden administration’s healthcare regulators released new guidances, informational resources and other actions that reinforce payers and hospitals’ federal obligations surrounding reproductive | New letters and instructional materials out of HHS come amid reported contraception coverage barriers and escalating legal challenges over emergency abortion procedures.

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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.