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American Medical Association slams pay cut, G-codes in proposed Medicare pay rule for doctors

FierceHealthIT

In its comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on the draft CY2025 Medicare physician fee schedule (PFS), the American Medical Association badgered CMS on its pro | The American Medical Association submitted its comment letter to CMS on its draft CY2025 Medicare physician fee schedule. At issue was the 2.

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VR project aims to improve mental health for homeless

DigitalHealth

A virtual reality initiative has been launched to help homeless people improve their mental health and prepare for independent living.

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Providers, vendors building health AI have 'shared responsibility' to ensure safe adoption industrywide

FierceHealthIT

BOSTON—There’s no shortage of providers and vendors working to develop and deploy artificial intelligence in healthcare—but not all who are delivering care are in a position to make use of these no | Healthcare AI has a tough battle on adoption, trust and responsible use, particularly among organizations lacking in-house tech expertise. Whether it's a vendor or another health system, stakeholders must be prepared to help their peers along the way, experts say.

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Chartis Announces Majority Investment from Blackstone to Advance Mission of Healthcare Transformation

Healthcare IT Today

Chartis , a leading healthcare advisory firm, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to receive a majority investment from funds managed by Blackstone. This strategic investment will support the firm’s continued growth as a leading advisor to providers, payers, technology innovators, retail companies, and investors who are making positive and transformative changes within US healthcare.

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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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Thatch secures $38M, backed by a16z and General Catalyst, to expand ICHRA benefits

FierceHealthIT

Thatch wants to turn the traditional approach to health insurance on its head. | Thatch wants to turn the traditional approach to health insurance on its head. The company secured $38 million, backed by a16z and General Catalyst, to scale up its technology and fuel its growth.

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Mississippi Medicaid awarding contracts to Centene, Molina, TrueCare after 2-year delay

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Two years after Mississippi awarded Medicaid contracts to three insurers, the state is finally moving forward with its decision following challenges from UnitedHealthcare and Elevance Health. | Protests from UnitedHealth and Elevance Health, which have delayed implementation of Mississippi's Medicaid awards, are so far proving unsuccessful.

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The Mayo Clinic Platform Integrates Healthcare AI Innovation

Healthcare IT Today

The Mayo Clinic Platform is chasing the perennial technology promise: of boosting innovation from a wide range of sources by reducing the burdens of development, testing, integration, and administrative management. Jeff Wu, Vice President of Technology describes their platform to allowing “rapid iteration at early stages with non-production data” to “build trust over time.” They include a “distributed data network” that collects data “from participants

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Election results shouldn't upend hospitals' exchange volumes, Medicaid supplements, execs say

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As the country gears up for November elections, health systems say they are keeping an eye on, but not severely concerned about, potential major changes in the Affordable Care Act exchanges or Medi | Regardless of who takes charge in Washington, the heads of America's largest for-profit health systems are downplaying the likelihood of major political interference in populations and programs that have become increasingly important to their bottom lines.

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The Consequences of Generic Healthcare Messaging in America — and What We Can Do About It

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by SriVani Ganti, Senior Director of Health Equity, Content & Creative Services at mPulse My grandmother did not speak English. She spoke Telugu, the fourth most commonly spoken language in India. I remember trying to secure medical care for her once, and a practitioner told me I couldn’t translate on her behalf.

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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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The Future of Co-Pilots in HealthTech: A Collaborative Revolution

Lloyd Price

Exec Summary: Co-pilots, AI-powered tools designed to assist humans in various tasks, are poised to revolutionise the healthcare industry. By augmenting human capabilities and automating routine tasks, co-pilots have the potential to improve patient outcomes, enhance efficiency, and reduce costs. Key Areas of Impact Personalised Medicine: Genomic Analysis: Co-pilots can analyze vast amounts of genomic data to identify personalized treatment plans based on individual genetic makeup.

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DigitalHealth.London reveals latest Accelerator programme cohort

DigitalHealth

DigitalHealth.London has announced the latest 17 digital health companies selected for its accelerator programme.

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Chutes & Ladders—City of Hope taps new chief digital officer; RhythmX AI hires new AI leader

FierceHealthIT

Welcome to this week's Chutes & Ladders, our roundup of hirings, firings and retirings throughout the industry. | Welcome to this week's Chutes & Ladders, our roundup of hirings, firings and retirings throughout the industry. Please submit the good news—or the bad—from your shop, and we will feature it here at the end of each week.

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Virtual ward company Doccla secures £35m in Series B funding

DigitalHealth

Virtual ward and remote monitoring technology provider Doccla has announced that it has secured £35 million in Series B funding.

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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.