Health Populi

OCTOBER 9, 2024

In the past week, a few major events bring the nature of pharmacies and the market for retail pharmacy into sharp view: First, news that CVS is undergoing self- and market-scrutiny about its business — specifically, the company’s vertical integration and financial punishment wrought by the organization’s insurance group, Aetna, leading to considering the break-up of the company into certain parts (whether the insurance business, the retail pharmacy, the specialty pharmacy unit,

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FierceHealthIT

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Reports of recent cyberattacks and disruptions in patient care have ticked up among healthcare organizations since 2023, with the average attack bringing just under $1.5 million in operational disr | Ninety-two percent of polled healthcare IT and security practitioners said their organization had faced at least once cyberattack during the prior year.

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DigitalHealth

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT) can now access results from across their pathology network using Clinisys’ ICE OpenNet.

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FierceHealthIT

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a list of prescription drugs it hopes to include in its new Medicare $2 Drug List Model, the agency announced Wednesday. | CMS is looking to further refine its new Medicare $2 Drug List Model to make prices more predictable for Part D beneficiaries.

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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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DigitalHealth

OCTOBER 9, 2024

New and expectant parents in Wales can be referred directly by their perinatal teams to free digital mental health support via SilverCloud.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 9, 2024

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FierceHealthIT

OCTOBER 9, 2024

UnitedHealth Group, CVS Health and Cigna all submitted motions Oct. 8 to remove Lina Khan from the Federal Trade Commission’s ongoing antitrust lawsuit. | UnitedHealth, CVS Health and Cigna all view FTC chair Lina Khan as unfair toward PBMs and say she should be removed from the FTC's recently filed antitrust lawsuit.

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DigitalHealth

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Digital portals promise huge benefits for patients and providers – but using them is unnecessarily complicated, writes the PRSB’s Oliver Lake

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Optimum Healthcare IT

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Discover how an effective data governance strategy transforms healthcare data into a strategic asset for better decisions and compliance. The post Manage Your Data as a Strategic Asset appeared first on Optimum Healthcare IT.

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Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

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DigitalHealth

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Online and video GP consultations reached a peak in August 2024 with 5% of patients seen virtually, according to NHS England data.

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ACA Times

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The IRS updated its affordability threshold for the 2025 tax year to 9.02%. This is an increase from 8.39% in 2024, and employers should prepare accordingly. The post IRS Increases Safe Harbor Affordability Threshold for 2025 Tax Year first appeared on The ACA Times.

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FierceHealthIT

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Family premiums in employer-sponsored coverage grew by 7% in 2024, averaging $25,572, according to a new | Family premiums in employer-sponsored coverage grew by 7% in 2024, averaging $25,572, according to a new report from KFF.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 9, 2024

It can be very overwhelming scrolling though job board after job board in search of a position that fits your wants and needs. Let us take that stress away by finding a mix of great health IT jobs for you! We hope you enjoy this look at some of the health IT jobs we saw healthcare organizations trying to fill this week. Here’s a quick look at some of the health IT jobs we found: Platform Manager – Brooksource Principal Full Stack Engineer – InterSystems Senior Data Analyst R

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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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FierceHealthIT

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Henry Ford Health has launched a population health subsidiary to help manage high-risk patients' conditions and reduce costs tied to preventable hospitalizations or readmissions. | Populance's 150-person team will employ case management programs developed at Henry Ford Health and its subsidiary health plan to reduce costs and improve 600,000 patients' care.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 9, 2024

AGS Health is using an AI-powered system to streamline revenue cycle management (RCM) processes and increase efficiency. The system allows the company to handle claims more quickly and with greater accuracy which has resulted in less stress on staff, more timely payments, and improved customer satisfaction. AGS Health calls their AI system, the Intelligent RCM Engine.

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Digital Health Wire

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Rock Health’s Q3 Digital Health Market Update showed that investors have found comfort strolling down a path of “focused funding,” with last quarter’s innovation story shifting from transaction volume to market positioning. The U.S. digital health sector logged $2.4B in venture funding across 110 rounds in Q3 2024, bringing year-to-date funding to $8.2B.

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FierceHealthIT

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Nonprofit network Carequality released a redacted version of a dispute resolution between Epic and Particle Health that resolves a conflict over healthcare data exchange practices. | Nonprofit network Carequality released a redacted version of a dispute resolution between Epic and Particle Health that resolves a conflict over how patient data is being accessed and shared.

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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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Lloyd Price

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Exec Summary: The intersection of neuroscience and technology has given rise to a groundbreaking field known as Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs). These interfaces enable direct communication between the human brain and external devices, opening up possibilities for revolutionary advancements in healthcare. Neuralink, a company founded by Elon Musk, is at the forefront of BCI development, aiming to revolutionise various aspects of human life, including health and well-being.

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FierceHealthIT

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Hybrid care delivery company Amwell (formerly American Well) is partnering with remote cardiovascular monitoring company Hello Heart, which seems to be a rising star in its category. | Hello Heart touts its 120 contracts with Fortune 500 and government employers, national health plans and labor organizations. But its Amwell, which posted a $124 million net loss in the first half of 2024, that will bring the cardiac health company into the fold.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

OCTOBER 9, 2024

It’s that awful time – the hurricane season. The time when the national hurricane center forecasts, repeated ad nauseum, are destined to frighten everyone, no matter how far from affected regions. The same broadcast can dwell on cones and paths, shout at those in beach areas that the evacuation instructions are meant for them – “IF YOU STAY, YOU WILL DIE!

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BMC Digital Health

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Common clinical sense would suggest that individuals with milder obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms should be the most suitable for guided internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), with m.

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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.

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

OCTOBER 9, 2024

In recent years, telehealth has rapidly reshaped healthcare with the ease of a simple click, where patients no longer face long waits or travel miles to see a doctor. Telehealth services have emerged as a revolutionary solution reshaping the healthcare landscape by transforming how we access medical care. According to the AHA , telehealth has significantly increased access to healthcare services, with reports indicating that 76% of U.S. hospitals now utilize telehealth technologies.

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Iris Telehealth

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Iris clinicians facilitate top-quality behavioral health care – averaging 2.3M patient encounters every year. We are proud of the work our providers do every day to fill care gaps and support healthcare organizations across the country by providing their communities with timely access to exceptional care. Every month, we sit down with one of our providers to spotlight the amazing work they’re doing every day and the impact they’re making on the communities they serve.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The following is a guest article by Noel Trinidade, Practice Lead, Data & AI, North America at Calian. Be sure to check out their upcoming Healthcare Fabric Webinar with guest expert, Colin Hung (CMO and Editor of Healthcare Scene). The healthcare industry in North America has been facing significant challenges since the onset of the pandemic, while also undergoing a significant transformation driven by the adoption of advanced technologies.

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