Tue.Mar 12, 2024

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Georgia partners with Aetna Health for Georgia Unity, a social data platform for whole health integration

Mobi Health News

At HIMSS24, Dr. Denise Hines and Shirelle King of Georgia Health Information Network discuss social integration to foster trust in underserved communities.

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The Economic Contours of the Change Healthcare Cyber Attack: Taking Stock So Far

Health Populi

On February 22, 2024, I went to a CVS Pharmacy-Inside-Target in my community to fill a prescription for benzonatate 200 mg capsules. I had caught a bad case of the flu the week before, and subsequently suffered a very long tail of a cough. That’s TMI for me to write about in the Health Populi blog, but this story has a current-events twist: the pharmacist could not electronically link with my insurance company to transact my payment.

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Takeaways from the Virtual Care Forum at HIMSS24

Mobi Health News

Experts discussed new emergency department models using telemedicine, building trust in virtual healthcare environments and public/private sector collaboration.

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Study reveals impact of AI on clinician diagnostic accuracy

Digital Health Global

In a groundbreaking study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), researchers shed light on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) models on clinician diagnostic accuracy. The study, titled “ Measuring the Impact of AI in the Diagnosis of Hospitalized Patients: A Randomized Clinical Vignette Survey Study ,” offers critical insights into how AI influences clinical decision-making.

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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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Virtual care requires leadership change as nursing shortage looms

Mobi Health News

Experts shared insights into change leadership and management strategies, with a focus on mindset shifts and care model modifications that can boost patient experience and safety.

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Wheel adds Mark Cuban Cost Plus, Talkspace and Health Gorilla to virtual care platform

Mobi Health News

Virtual care company Wheel announced it added the teletherapy, discount drug platform, and data sharing companies to its integrated virtual care ecosystem.

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Takeaways from the Virtual Care Forum at HIMSS24

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Experts discussed new emergency department models using telemedicine to build trust in virtual healthcare environments and public-private sector collaboration.

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Indian health tech seen growing to $20B by 2028: report

Mobi Health News

Local players are also expected to scale at an international level.

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HIMSS24: 'Fasten your seatbelts'—Hackensack Meridian CEO predicts acceleration of gen AI to help healthcare workforce

FierceHealthIT

ORLANDO — It's almost impossible to have a conversation at HIMSS24 without the topic of artificial intelligence or generative AI coming up. | How will the conversations about AI in healthcare change by next year's HIMSS conference? Hackensack Meridian CEO Robert Garrett predicts that pilot projects underway now will roll out into practice.

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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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The Next Generation Of Medical AI: Exploring Safe and Accurate Innovation In Healthcare

Healthcare IT Today

In recent years, natural language processing (NLP) has emerged as a promising tool, powering algorithms for decoding complex medical language. The technology enables users to extract information from patient records and rapidly assess disease progression, treatment efficacy, health trends, and other use cases. Despite its initial promise, NLP has fallen short of expectations in healthcare.

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Frazier Healthcare Partners acquires RevSpring, plans to fuel growth with new investments

FierceHealthIT

Nashville, Tennessee-based patient engagement and payment technology company RevSpring has found itself with new investor ownership that promises to ramp up the business. | The patient engagement and payment technology company's new investor owner promised to bring "additional resources to accelerate and enhance RevSpring’s offerings.

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Frank Hester racist remarks on Dianne Abbott MP cause revulsion

DigitalHealth

Racist remarks said to have been made by the CEO of TPP, inciting violence against UK MP Dianne Abbott have resulted in widespread condemnation.

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Behavioral and veterans' health among key priorities in Biden's budget

FierceHealthIT

President Joe Biden's 2025 budget did not just touch upon cybersecurity, the drug price negotiation program and Medicare solvency, as the plan also suggested policy for mental health, health equity | Many significant policy items in Biden's proposed 2025 fiscal year budget don't grab the initial headlines, but he's looking to make strides in mental health, substance use disorder and maternal health.

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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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Interoperability and Prior Authorization Are on FHIR

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Responses from Joe Gagnon, CEO, 1upHealth. The recently released CMS Interoperability and Prior Authorization final rule is a pivotal measure to reshape the industry. By laying the groundwork for expanded access to health information and […] The article Interoperability and Prior Authorization Are on FHIR appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Change Healthcare cyberattack isn't threatening major for-profit systems' bottom lines, execs say

FierceHealthIT

The nation’s largest for-profit health systems reassured investors Tuesday that the Change Healthcare cyberattack, though disruptive in the short term, is a “transitory” event that’s unlikely to ha | Senior leadership at HCA Healthcare, Tenet Healthcare and Universal Health Systems say their organizations are shielded from the liquidity and administrative issues that are plaguing providers across the country.

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CentralReach Announces Acquisition of SILAS, a Rapidly Growing, New Jersey-Based Provider of SEL and Behavior Solutions for PreK-12 Students in Any Type of Classroom

Healthcare IT Today

SILAS Adds Social, Emotional, Executive Functioning, and Vocational Curricula Delivered via an Interactive, Animated App, Extending the Reach of CentralReach’s Market-Leading Education Platform CentralReach , the leading provider of Autism and IDD software, today announced the acquisition of SILAS – a social and emotional learning (SEL) and behavior solution for PreK-12 general, special, and transition vocational education programs.

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HIMSS24: CodaMetrix pockets $40M series B to build out AI-based revenue cycle tools

FierceHealthIT

ORLANDO — CodaMetrix, a company that provides automated coding technology for healthcare billing and revenue cycle management, picked up $40 million in fresh funding to build out its AI-based | odaMetrix, a company that provides automated coding technology for healthcare billing and revenue cycle management, picked up $40 million in fresh funding to build out its AI-based soultions.

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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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Unlocking the Power of Interoperability for Revenue Cycle Management

Healthcare IT Today

Interoperability is game-changing not just in a clinical setting, but it holds tremendous potential for healthcare’s financial stakeholders as well. A seamless transfer of data in the revenue cycle process results in optimal reimbursement, reduced administrative costs, and fewer surprises for patients. Healthcare IT Today sat down with Juli Forde Smith, Director of Strategic Partnerships at ZOLL Data Systems and Erica Gregory, Senior Vice President at Netsmart to discuss interoperability for rev

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Mahana Therapeutics Acquires Cara Care to Become a Global Leader in the Digital Treatment of Chronic Conditions

Digital Health Global

Acquisition adds four digital treatment programs targeting significant populations to Mahana’s growing digestive health portfolio Combined company now has global reach with Cara Care’s IBS program currently being prescribed and reimbursed in Germany Mahana positioned to be the partner of choice for autoimmune and gastroenterology focused biopharmaceutical companies seeking to improve patient outcomes with complementary treatments SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #CBT –Mahana Ther

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The Right Tools are Available to Help Pharmacists Handle Increase in Patients

Canadian Health Infoway

As our health care system continues to struggle with an unprecedented staffing crisis, Ontarians have had a new way to receive timely access to care: their neighbourhood pharmacist. Pharmacists are one of the most accessible patient touchpoints in our health care system, with most Ontarians living within five kilometres of a pharmacy.

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GE HealthCare and Mass General Brigham Evolve Their AI Collaboration with Medical Imaging Foundation Models

Digital Health Global

ORLANDO, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Based on its long-term artificial intelligence (AI) partnership, GE HealthCare and Mass General Brigham plan to integrate medical imaging foundation models into their AI research work, with a strong focus on responsible AI practices. Both organizations have been working closely on AI solutions since announcing their 10-year commitment in 2017 to explore the use of AI across a broad range of diagnostic and treatment paradigms through sustainable AI develo

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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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HIMSS24 Roundup: Philips, AWS collaborate on cloud-based digital pathology solutions

FierceHealthIT

Philips taps AWS to scale digital pathology in the cloud Health tech company Royal Philips is tapping into Amazon Web Services's cloud technology to advance digital pathology solutions.

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CharmHealth Launches CharmHealthApps to Connect EHR Users With the Best Vendors to Further Advance Care

Digital Health Global

Easy-to-Use CharmHealthApps.com Facilitates User Interactions, Streamlines Integrations PLEASANTON, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #CharmHealth — CharmHealth , a leader in healthcare technology solutions for providers, today announced the launch of its health-tech marketplace, CharmHealthApps , a third-party vendor and innovation hub that aids in the discovery and acquisition of integrated healthcare-related products and services.

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Clinical informatics teams must mirror organisation and journey says Sinha

DigitalHealth

Devesh Sinha has told the Rewired 2024 audience that trusts “need to create a clinical informatics team that mirrors the organisation and journey”.

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Welldoc Announces CE Mark Certification

Digital Health Global

Certification unlocks advancement of Welldoc’s digital health solutions in Europe, powering expanded access to cardiometabolic-focused digital health COLUMBIA, Md.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Welldoc, a leading digital health company specializing in cardiometabolic health, today announced that its flagship BlueStar ® mobile app has received CE mark certification as a Class IIa medical device under the European Union Medical Device Regulation (EU-MDR).

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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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East Midlands Digital Health Accelerator innovators announced

DigitalHealth

Five digital health companies have joined the East Midlands Digital Health Accelerator, and will now receive support for their healthcare innovations.

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Nest Health picks up $4M in seed extension funding to build out at-home primary care for families

FierceHealthIT

Nest Health, a startup providing in-home and virtual care to families, picked up over $4 million in an extended seed round to expand to new markets and fuel partnerships with health plans. | Nest Health, a startup providing in-home and virtual care to families, picked up over $4 million in an extended seed round to expand to new markets and fuel partnerships with health plans.

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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ? 

DigitalHealth

Tuesday's briefing includes NHS England drafting a new set of data standards for social care and Bupa transforming accessibility on its social platforms