Wed.Nov 15, 2023

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Amazon's One Medical announces three new partnerships

Mobi Health News

Hackensack Meridian Health, CommonSpirit Health's Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, and the Health Transformation Alliance will utilize One Medical's primary care services.

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The influence of AI-powered chatbots on urolithiasis treatment

Digital Health Global

Artificial Intelligence has the potential to revolutionize the healthcare industry, but how patients react to content produced by AI tools remains a question. A recent study examines the impact of AI-powered chatbots in the treatment of urolithiasis. AI has emerged as a transformative force in various fields, and its application in healthcare is no exception.

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Mental health platform UpLift acquires women-focused company Minded

Mobi Health News

The acquisition brings UpLift's offerings to Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas and California, helping to speed up its ability to expand nationally.

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Primary care player Forward unveils AI-based, self-serve CarePods backed by $100M investment

FierceHealthIT

Primary care player Forward unveiled this week what it has been quietly working on the past two years—self-serve CarePods that use artificial intelligence to screen and diagnose health conditions.< | Primary care player Forward unveiled this week what it has been quietly working on the past two years—self-serve CarePods that use artificial intelligence to screen and diagnose health conditions.

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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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Lunit receives $150M capital chip-in, doubles down on US market

Mobi Health News

It has also obtained its third US FDA 510(k) clearance.

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Frontline digitisation funds at risk to cover industrial action costs

DigitalHealth

A new guidance letter from NHSE to trusts on industrial action suggests investment for frontline digitisation may be pulled from more mature trusts

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What Are Some of the Uses of AI You’ve Already Seen Implemented in Healthcare?

Healthcare IT Today

AI is a big field in the world of healthcare. It feels as though there is a new theory on the mass potential of AI in (insert field of choice here) every. single. day. But what is actively being done right now? What organizations and fields are using AI? What sort of tasks is it being asked to do and is it doing it well? In the search for answers, we pulled aside some of our most knowledgeable members of the Healthcare IT Today Community at the recent HLTH Conference to get their experiences wit

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Digital pharmacy startup Truepill confirms hackers accessed health data for 2.3M users

FierceHealthIT

Postmeds, doing business as Truepill, confirmed that hackers accessed the personal data of more than 2.3 million patients. | Postmeds, doing business as Truepill, confirmed that hackers accessed the personal data of more than 2.3 million patients.

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Zealous for Wellness: Deciding What Kind of Change You Want

Healthcare IT Today

The previous article in this series explained some of the ways payers, providers, and digital health companies demonstrate that they have made a positive difference in their patients’ lives. Jim Wallace, CEO of DecisionRx , writes to me that, “Payer incentives for wellness are largely stuck at the water’s edge, so to speak: few payers have gotten a lot of people to go in for a swim.” Their incentives (health club memberships, subsidies for over-the-counter healthcare products)

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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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Pediatric telehealth startup Summer Health expands text-based service into primary care for kids

FierceHealthIT

Summer Health launched a year ago as a text-based service for parents to get answers to urgent needs from pediatricians. | There is a growing shortage of pediatric clinicians. To meet the demand for primary care services, Summer Health rolled out a new on-demand text message service for parents to connect with pediatricians, sleep coaches and lactation experts.

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Surescripts Acquires ActiveRADAR to Offer Therapeutic Alternatives for Prescriptions

Healthcare IT Today

Surescripts , the nation’s leading health information network, acquired ActiveRADAR , a clinical intelligence company that identifies therapeutic alternatives for prescriptions. “We are always looking for ways to broaden our impact on patients and the people who care for them,” explained Frank Harvey, Chief Executive Officer at Surescripts. “Our acquisition of ActiveRADAR underscores our commitment to optimizing our network solutions with even more comprehensive clinical and cost data avai

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Mental health platform UpLift acquires women-focused company Minded

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The acquisition brings UpLift's offerings to Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas and California, helping to speed up its ability to expand nationally.

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Koa Health external ethics audit shows 24% improvement

DigitalHealth

Koa Health has announced that the results of its 2022-2023 external ethics audit show a 24% improvement in comparison to the year before.

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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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Internet access changed everything, including for older adults

Aging in Place Technology Watch

What changed in technology adoption of older adults? Ranting about technology adoption 15 years ago , it obviously was a different world. There were dedicated email devices (Presto, Celery, Mailbug ) – clearly the standard personal computer was not too friendly. The Jitterbug phone addressed the problem that cell phones weren’t too friendly, and the concept of ubiquitous access to the Internet through easy-to-use browsers was a glint in the innovator eye.

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NHS Confederation CEO: Innovation can help streamline NHS

DigitalHealth

Ahead of the Digital Health Rewired conference in March 2024, Matthew Taylor explains why innovation and greater use of technology hold significant potential to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the NHS.

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Mayor Adams, DOHMH Commissioner Dr. Vasan Launch ‘TeenSpace’ With Talkspace, Tele-mental Health Service For NYC Teens

Digital Health Global

Delivering on Key Commitment in “Working People’s Agenda,” Free Digital Resource Available to All New Yorkers 13-17 Years Old Facing High Levels of Anxiety and Depression, Teens Can Connect with Licensed Therapist at No Cost NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) Commissioner Dr.

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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ?

DigitalHealth

This coffee briefing features a drug discovery partnership between Almirall and Absci, and a new rehabilitation hub for stroke survivors in Lanarkshire.

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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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Gratia Health Emerges From Stealth With ScionHealth Partnership to Support Frontline Caregivers With Its Incentive Compensation Platform

Digital Health Global

Now live at 70-plus hospitals nationwide, Gratia has supported employees while helping health system reduce contract nursing labor costs AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Gratia Health , a 25m Health portfolio company, is emerging from stealth with seed funding led by JumpStart Capital , and a major contract with strategic partner, ScionHealth , to implement its incentive compensation platform across ScionHealth’s more than 70 specialty hospitals.

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Digital Health Unplugged: AI and Data news team debrief

DigitalHealth

The Digital Health News team return as news editor Andrea Chipman makes her debut alongside CEO Jon Hoeksma and news reporter and host Jordan Sollof.

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What’s It Take to Achieve Epic Gold Stars Level 9?

Healthcare IT Today

There are all sort of ways that a CIO can motivate their team to higher levels of technology adoption including the HIMSS EMRAM, Most Wired Hospital, and for Epic users there’s the Epic Gold Stars program. At the Epic user conference, hospitals and health systems are recognized for their implementation and use of the Epic EHR system. It’s a 10-level program that encourages users to continually improve how they are using the Epic software in their organization.

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CommonSpirit opens its fiscal 2024 with $441M operating loss, $738M net loss

FierceHealthIT

CommonSpirit Health marked the first quarter of its 2024 fiscal year with a $441 million operating loss (-5.1% operating margin) and $738 million net loss due to inflation-boosted expenses and stru | Noting the lessened year-over-year losses when normalizing for a yet-to-be-approved provider fee program, the Catholic giant acknowledged "significant industry and economic headwinds" but said it's made progress on financial stability.

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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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A Major Step Forward: Integrating Continuous Glucose Monitoring Data

AMC Health

AMC Health recently announced our new ability to seamlessly integrate critical patient data from the Dexcom G5, G6, and G7 continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems into CareConsole®, AMC Health’s clinical decision support platform.

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CMS finalizes rule requiring greater transparency for nursing home ownership

FierceHealthIT

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized a rule that will require more transparency into nursing home ownership. | The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has finalized a rule that will require more transparency into nursing home ownership.

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Empower with ServiceNow Knowledge

Optimum Healthcare IT

Read Time: 5 min Knowledge is power, and ServiceNow offers a centralized repository for knowledge articles that empower both users and support teams. Continue reading Empower with ServiceNow Knowledge at Optimum Healthcare IT.

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House of Representatives passes bipartisan funding stopgap that punts DSH cuts, extends other healthcare programs

FierceHealthIT

The House of Representatives passed a “two-step” spending bill Tuesday that, along with delaying a government shutdown, bumps back pay cuts for hospitals and extends community health center and tra | The "two-step" spending bill, which has already picked up support from the Senate and White House, sets up a mid-January deadline for several healthcare funding priorities.

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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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Telemonitoring: ethical lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic

BMC Digital Health

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the development and application of telemonitoring, enabling health care providers to continue to provide medical care. Telemonitoring oftentimes replaced face-to-face health c.

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Understanding Neurodiversity: Exploring ADHD and Autism

Health and Wellness Blog | Uplifting People To Live A Healthier Life

In our wonderfully diverse world, it’s crucial to embrace and understand neurodiversity. What’s neurodiversity? Well, it’s a term that acknowledges the natural variations in how our brains work. Just like people come in different shapes, sizes, and personalities, our brains can be wired differently, too. Two conditions often associated with neurodiversity are Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) […] The post Understanding Neurodiversity: Exploring ADHD and Auti

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Enabling families to have their voice during the Continuing Care Process

Digital Leaders HealthTech

Social care is in desperate need of widespread reform, but to protect the safety of our most vulnerable, Children’s long-term care needs specialist attention. Recently the Children’s commissioner called for urgent reform, which is now more than ever paramount, as ministers have pledged to eradicate the waiting times caused by the persistent backlog within Continuing Healthcare.