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Scopio Labs gains De Novo clearance for AI bone marrow analysis software and more FDA clearances

Mobi Health News

Epitel received 510(k) clearance for two remote monitoring offerings and Curio Digital Therapeutics received clearance for its postpartum prescription digital therapeutic.

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Joint Commission intros new Telehealth Accreditation Program

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The Joint Commission this week announced its new Telehealth Accreditation Program for eligible hospitals, ambulatory and behavioral healthcare organizations. The program, with an effective date of July 1, is designed to offer updated and more streamlined standards to help organizations offering telehealth services put structures and processes in place to help deliver safer and higher quality virtual care WHY IT MATTERS The new Telehealth Accreditation Program was developed, the commission says,

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Owlet, Wheel partner to launch telehealth platform for caregivers of infants

Mobi Health News

Wheel's BabySat virtual telehealth services platform will enable caregivers to obtain a prescription for the baby tech company's pulse oximetry sock.

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Owlet, Wheel partner to launch telehealth platform for caregivers of infants

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Wheel's BabySat virtual telehealth services platform will enable caregivers to obtain a prescription for the baby tech company's pulse oximetry sock.

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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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Old Dominion University, HaptX, Georgia Tech receive grant for VR for the visually impaired

Mobi Health News

The ODU-led team will assess the commercial viability and feasibility of digital environments for people who are visually impaired.

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Amae Health picks up $15M to scale in-person clinics providing care for severe mental illness

FierceHealthIT

Amae Health launched in January 2022 to improve care for individuals with severe mental illness through a community-based, integrated approach. | Amae Health, which opened its first outpatient clinic in Los Angeles 18 months ago, closed a $15 million series A round to fuel its growth as it plans to open new clinics in four markets.

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Guide to a Proactive Healthcare Cybersecurity Stance

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Troy Hawes, Managing Director at Moss Adams The recent cybersecurity attack against Change Healthcare caused dramatic disruptions to one of the nation’s largest prescription processors. On the morning of February 21, 2024, a ransom group, BlackCat, directed a cyberattack at Change Healthcare, owned by healthcare conglomerate UnitedHealth.

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With CEO search underway, Teladoc facing pressure to its BetterHelp DTC business, slowing telehealth growth

FierceHealthIT

Teladoc acting CEO Mala Murthy sought to assure investors Thursday that the virtual care giant is poised for future growth even as it faces pressure in a saturated telehealth market. | Teladoc acting CEO Mala Murthy sought to assure investors Thursday that the virtual care giant has a sunny outlook for future growth even as it faces pressure in a saturated telehealth market.

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Dynamic Therapeutics wins Blavatnik Prize for U-RHYTHM technology

DigitalHealth

Dynamics Therapeutics has won the Blavatnik Prize for Innovation for its U-RHYTHM technology, which helps identify disruptions that could impact health.

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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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Owlet taps Wheel to bring infant monitoring device to parents through telehealth

FierceHealthIT

Owlet is bringing its infant vitals monitoring product directly to caregivers through a new partnership with popular telehealth engine, Wheel, it announced Thursday. | Parents can now get a prescription for Owlet's FDA-cleared infant monitoring device through its just-launched telehealth platform, BabySat, powered by Wheel. The company intends to safeguard its rapid access prescriptions through a rigorous provider verification process.

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34,000 medication errors reported last year despite investments in tech

DigitalHealth

Last year saw a total of 34,000 medication errors made, including 21 incidents leading to patient death, and a further 27 leading to serious harm.

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Hospital M&A studies highlight higher prices, tepid antitrust intervention

FierceHealthIT

A pair of academic studies published this week painted an unflattering picture of the impact of hospital mergers and acquisitions on healthcare prices and regulators' track record of stepping in to | Two academic studies published this week sought to characterize cross-market deals and whether the FTC is taking a strong enough stance on blocking uncompetitive deals.

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Digital Health Unplugged: Community nursing – nursing in the digital age

DigitalHealth

Joining Jordan Sollof on this community nursing focused Networks series episode of Unplugged are Helen Crowther, Ynez Symonds and Ian Bailey.

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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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Evernorth's Accredo to offer Humira biosimilar at $0 out-of-pocket

FierceHealthIT

Evernorth's Accredo arm will make a Humira biosimilar available to patients with no out-of-pocket costs, the company announced Thursday. | Evernorth's Accredo arm will make a Humira biosimilar available to patients with no out-of-pocket costs, the company announced on Thursday.

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Roundtable: How can APIs drive effectiveness and interoperability in the NHS?

DigitalHealth

Application programming interfaces (APIs) have a hugely important role to play in the sharing of healthcare data. However, too often they fail to gain traction and users end up disillusioned. An in-person roundtable, held at Digital Health’s Rewired show in Birmingham last month, discussed how the NHS can get more from APIs and ensure they promote interoperability.

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Kaiser Permanente reports data breach impacting 13.4M health plan members

FierceHealthIT

Kaiser Permanente disclosed that it has begun notifying millions of its health plan members that the company was hit with a data breach in mid-April.

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Koneksa Announces Study with New York Proton Center to Collect Patient-Generated Health Data During Proton Radiotherapy in Lung Cancer

Digital Health Global

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #biotech — Koneksa , a healthcare technology company pioneering evidence-based digital biomarkers, announced today the enrollment of the first patient in a pilot study collecting patient-generated health data (PGHD) during proton radiotherapy for lung cancer in collaboration with the New York Proton Center (NYPC), a leading institution in cancer care and research.

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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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Women's health company Tia restructures leadership as it eyes operational growth

FierceHealthIT

Women's health company Tia unveiled key leadership changes as it ramps up its focus on operations and expanding its clinics. | Tia co-founder Carolyn Witte, who served as CEO since the company's founding eight years ago, is transitioning to chairwoman of the board and co-founder Felicity Yost is stepping in as interim CEO.

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NEC X Unveils Next Wave of Tech Disruptors, Elev X! Ignite Cohort Batch 11

Digital Health Global

Seven New Startups Chosen for Their Transformative Potential in AI, Public Safety, Marketing and Healthcare PALO ALTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #AI — NEC X , the Silicon Valley-based innovation accelerator and venture studio backed by global IT leader NEC, today unveiled the standout startups selected to join Elev X! Ignite cohort Batch 11.

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Our future tech interactions mandate personalized user experiences

Aging in Place Technology Watch

The min dset of ‘get the product out the door’ sets the stage for poor user experience. For market researchers, there are many data-driven ways to gauge consumer preferences today, and tech companies can chose among surveys, interviews, focus groups and customer observation. Product life cycles in newer tech categories are shrinking , with consumers willing to replace devices that still work with newer models, hence the apparent ‘Ready, Fire, Aim’ tech cycle.

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Digital Health Expert Julianne Bride to Lead Strategic Partnerships & Client Success at CareHive Health

Digital Health Global

HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)– CareHive Health , a pioneer in data-driven, digital-first, white glove navigation solutions, proudly announces the appointment of Julianne Bride, MBA, as CareHive’s Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Client Success. Julianne Bride’s 20+-year tenure with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts underscores her deep understanding of the intricacies of the healthcare landscape.

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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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NHS Access and DTAC Mastery Workshop Registration

Healthcare Innovation Consortium

The post NHS Access and DTAC Mastery Workshop Registration appeared first on Healthcare Innovation Consortium.

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Automated alerts improved antibiotic prescribing for common infections: JAMA studies

FierceHealthIT

Pneumonia and urinary tract infections are the two most common infections requiring hospitalizations and major reasons for the overuse of broad-spectrum antibiotics. | Algorithm-driven alerts help identify the best antibiotic for patients with common infections, two new studies find, with implications to reduce antibiotic resistance.

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5 Top Trends in Healthcare Content Marketing in 2024

Geonetric

Staying updated on content trends is an easy way to maximize your content’s performance. From the coming AI backlash to the rise of voice search, make sure you’re prepared for changes in the industry. There never seems to be a dull moment when it comes to new trends in the digital and content marketing landscape. […] Read 5 Top Trends in Healthcare Content Marketing in 2024 at Geonetric.com.

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How SEEK Supports Business Risk Programs With LeanIX

LeanIX

SEEK effectively addresses data privacy, disaster recovery, and technology cost management with LeanIX. Watch above as SEEK's Chief Enterprise Architect, Brandon Stafford, explains how.

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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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Xealth Named to Newsweek’s World’s Best Digital Health Companies 2024 List

Xealth

SEATTLE – April 25, 2024 – Xealth , the leader in enabling digital health at scale, today announced that it has been awarded on Newsweek’s list of The World’s Best Digital Health Companies 2024. This prestigious award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. “Our goal has always been to deepen connections between patients and care teams through familiar technology,” said Mike McSherry, CEO and co-founder of Xealth.

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Examining the Influence of DrKumo’s Patient Monitoring in Mitigating Hospital Readmissions among Chronic Patients

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

Disclaimer: This overview of DrKumo’s patient monitoring system in reducing hospital readmissions for chronic patients reflects general industry observations and may not predict specific outcomes. Effectiveness varies by several factors, and this content is not medical advice or a product endorsement. Hospital readmissions among chronic patients pose a significant challenge for healthcare systems worldwide, leading to increased healthcare costs and compromised patient outcomes.

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A Tax on Moms’ Financial and Physical Health – The 2024 Women’s Wellness Index

Health Populi

“Motherhood is the exquisite inconvenience of being another person’s everything” is a quote I turn to when I think about my own Mom and the remarkable women in my life raising children. With Mother’s Day soon approaching, the 2024 Women’s Wellness Index reminds us that the act of “being another person’s everything” has its cost.