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Uber Health, Socially Determined partner to leverage SDOH data

Mobi Health News

The company will use Socially Determined's analytics data to help Medicaid, Medicare Advantage and commercial insurance patients access food, prescriptions and transportation.

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Telehealth offers advantages for treating children with feeding disorders

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Many neurotypical and most neurodivergent children struggle with feeding difficulties. This does not just affect the child – it impacts the whole family. Focused Approach is a startup that helps children aged six months to 16 years old with feeding disorders. Its program Focused on Feeding has helped families go from hospital bed (with malnutrition) to the dinner table – entirely via telemedicine.

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Access to Technology Is the New Pillar for Well-Being: CES & the UN Partner for Human Security for All

Health Populi

In kicking off #CES2024, CTA’s researchers noted the acceleration of global connectivity, with gaps in peoples’ ability to connect depending where they live: by region, the percent of people connected to the internet today are, according to CTA’s data, 92% in the U.S. 87% in the E.U. 76% in Latin America 73% in China 55% in Nigeria 46% in India. Such gaps in connectivity threaten peoples’ individual well-being, but also social and political stability that impacts the entire world’s security.

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Qvin’s Q-Pad: Revolutionizing Women’s Health through FDA-Cleared Menstrual Blood Testing

Digital Health Global

Qvin , the biotechnology research company that developed the first and only healthcare service that collects menstrual blood samples as an alternative to traditionally collected venous blood draws, has announced FDA clearance for its innovative Q-Pad and A1c Test. This clearance allows for the collection of menstrual blood samples, offering an alternative to conventional venous blood draws for millions of American women managing diabetes.

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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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UpDoc to develop conversational, assistant-directed AI providers

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

All care delivered through UpDoc's artificial intelligence-based remote patient providers would be prescribed by physicians or clinical pharmacists who oversee the platform, the company said in an announcement on Friday. WHY IT MATTERS UpDoc's remote patient intervention technology leverages conversational AI powered by multiplelarge language models, including GPT-4 through Microsoft's Azure Open AI Service, Google Cloud's MedLM and Vertex AI models.

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NHSE to investigate Palantir for possible breach of FDP contract

DigitalHealth

NHS England will investigate whether US data analytics giant Palantir violated the terms of its contract to run the Federated Data Platform.

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Here’s What to Expect from IoMT Cybersecurity in 2024

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Shankar Somasundaram, CEO at Asimily Healthcare delivery organizations (HDOs) continue to be up against a fast-moving landscape trying to keep up with and mitigate cybersecurity threats to medical technology. But even setting aside the immense challenge of safeguarding Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) devices from increasingly sophisticated and frequent attacks, HDOs must also adapt to shifting cyber insurance practices and compliance mandates.

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New UK Digital Health and Care association launched

DigitalHealth

UK Digital Health and Care (UKDHC), a new UK membership body has been launched to provide a home for professionals in the sector.

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New Year’s Wish List for Healthcare – Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 131

Healthcare IT Today

The 131st episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast is our first episode in 2024! For this episode, we are looking forward and making a wish list of things we would like to see happen in healthcare this year. The first wish on our list is the two changes we would like to see happen in healthcare. Our second wish is about the regulation changes we want to happen in 2024.

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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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JPM24: Mayo Clinic deepens AI commitment with new Cerebras Systems deal

FierceHealthIT

SAN FRANCISCO — Real-world data and artificial intelligence are front and center among Mayo Clinic’s plans for the future. | The Minnesota nonprofit courted investors and other conference attendees Monday with details on its ongoing pilots and other AI initiatives.

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Volpara Health Enters Agreement to be Acquired by Lunit, Inc.

Healthcare IT Today

Volpara Health Technologies (Volpara) , a global leader in software for the early detection of breast cancer, is pleased to announce it has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Lunit Inc. Under the terms of the agreement, Lunit would acquire all shares of Volpara stock for A$1.15 per share in cash, representing a 47.4% premium to the Company’s closing stock price on December 13 , 2023.

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Innovaccer joins AI scribe race, unveiling tool to simplify note-taking for doctors

FierceHealthIT

Innovaccer, maker of digital tools for providers, has launched an AI assistant that transcribes, analyzes and summarizes conversations between providers and patients. | Sara Scribe prepares encounter notes and provides clinical insights into quality gaps, coding gaps and potential diagnoses for the clinician.

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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ? 

DigitalHealth

Today's briefing covers a new 24/7 service from the London Clinic and a new app to tackle UTI-related hospital admissions.

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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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JPM24: Digital health funding hit $10.7B in 2023, the lowest in four years. How will the market shakeout?

FierceHealthIT

SAN FRANCISCO — As many investors predicted, digital health funding took a dive in 2023 with startups bringing in $10.7 billion across 492 deals, representing the lowest amount of capital invested | Faced with tightening capital availability, startups got creative to stay afloat and looked for lifelines in 2023, according to Rock Health research analysts.

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BT’s Etc. to scale preventative remote care initiative in North of England

DigitalHealth

BT Group's incubation hub, Etc., is expanding its preventative remote care initiative, with phase 2 rolling out to 228,000 patients based in Cheshire.

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JPM24: How Aetna charted a comeback in the 2024 MA star ratings

FierceHealthIT

For the 2023 plan year, Aetna's performance in the annual Medicare Advantage star ratings took a massive hit, with just 21% of its members enrolled in plans that earned a score of four stars or mor | After a rough showing a year ago, Aetna bounced back for 2024, and was one of the stronger performers in the latest star ratings.

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U.S. Trade Development Agency And 19Labs Partner to Accelerate Rural Telemedicine Deployments Throughout Mexico

19 Labs

The USTDA-funded study, led by 19Labs together with our Mexican partner, Vasanta, will enable rural community members to receive advanced healthcare through the GALE telemedicine platform and our partners Zoom, Viasat, Echonous, and others. Redwood City, CA – January 8, 2024 Today, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency announced that it has signed a grant agreement with Mexican digital connectivity company Vasanta Comunicaciones SAPI de CV (Vasanta) that will pilot telemedicine technology from C

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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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As Alignment Health expands, CEO predicts profitability is on the horizon

FierceHealthIT

The top brass at Alignment Health expects the company to turn a profit this year in part because it now offers Medicare Advantage plans in Merced County, Calif., a move made on Jan. | As Alignment Health expands into Merced County, Calif., the company’s CEO predicts it will be a profitable year for the insurtech.

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Pharma IT and AI – 2024 Health IT Predictions

Healthcare IT Today

As we kick off 2024, we wanted to start the new year with a series of 2024 Health IT predictions. We asked the Healthcare IT Today community to submit their predictions and we received a wide ranging set of responses that we grouped into a number of themes. In fact, we got so many that we had to narrow them down to just the best and most interesting.

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JPM24: Corewell Health's merger is saving $200M per year. Here's what it learned along the way

FierceHealthIT

The “secret sauce” to Corewell's merger was the establishment of an "integration management office" to track all savings and investments, execs said.

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Eight Common Physician Credentialing Mistakes

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Charlie Falcone, CEO, Verisys. If you find credentialing uninspiring, consider this cautionary tale. In a frequently cited negligent credentialing case, an Illinois jury awarded the plaintiff nearly $8 million dollars when the patient’s foot […] The article Eight Common Physician Credentialing Mistakes appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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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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Clover Assistant shows improved patient adherence for diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol medications

FierceHealthIT

Clover Assistant, a web application integrated into electronic health records showing a patient's medical history, may encourage a patient to adhere to medication, a new study by Clover Health clai | Clover Health is stressing how Clover Assistant improves medication adherence rates for its members. That can go a long way in enhancing Medicare Advantage star ratings.

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Medable’s New Intelligent Automation Capabilities Cut Clinical Trial Technology Deployment Timelines By 50%

Digital Health Global

AI-powered* platform takes eCOA off the critical path to study startup for life sciences industry PALO ALTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Medable Inc. , the leading technology provider for modern clinical trials, announces new intelligent automation technology applied across its clinical trials platform to cut standard trial build timelines by at least half.

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Digital & Data Academy to be established as part of FDP contract

DigitalHealth

As part of the Federated Data Platform (FDP) contract it has been revealed that a Digital & Data Academy is to be created by the parties involved.

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Omada Health joins Amazon’s Health Condition Programs as launch partner

Digital Health Global

The new offering will make it easier for Omada’s over 20 million eligible members to discover and enroll in Omada’s cardiometabolic programs SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Omada Health , a virtual-first healthcare provider, announced a partnership with Amazon Health Services to increase awareness and discoverability of its cardiometabolic programs through Amazon’s new Health Condition Programs.

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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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How to decide the right EPR for your staff and patients

Healthcare Innovation Consortium

EPR Series: How to decide the right EPR for your staff and patients By Hadleigh Stollar, CEO, Healthcare Innovation Consortium Electronic Patient Records (EPRs) are at the forefront of the NHS’s digital transformation, serving as a cornerstone for care coordination, data management, and operational efficiency. The 2023 mandate from NHS England underscores the urgency of adopting the right EPR system.

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The global initiative MAIDA revolutionizes medical imaging data sharing for AI advancements

Digital Health Global

In a recent publication in The Lancet Digital Health , researchers Agustina Saenz, Emma Chen, Henrik Marklund, and Pranav Rajpurkar introduce the Medical AI Data for All ( MAIDA ) initiative, aiming to revolutionize the landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) in medical imaging. The primary challenge in developing artificial intelligence (AI) for medical image interpretation lies in ensuring the safe and effective functioning of algorithms across diverse patient populations and clinical enviro

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Optimum Healthcare IT Named Workday Staffing Partner

Optimum Healthcare IT

Read Time: 2 min Optimum Healthcare IT announced today that its ServiceNow offering, Clinician Connect, is available in the ServiceNow Store. Continue reading Optimum Healthcare IT Named Workday Staffing Partner at Optimum Healthcare IT.