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Uber Health announces caregiver-focused offering with health benefits insights

Mobi Health News

Caregivers can order rides and deliveries for their care recipients and pay for the service using the care receiver's health benefits.

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Budget 2024: Private hospitals tapped to provide psychiatric telehealth amid crisis

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The Australian mental health system has reached a crisis point where psychiatrists and other mental health professionals are leaving the sector in droves due to burnout and inadequate support, leaving patients to wait for long to receive care or delay their treatment and risk further deterioration. A news report recently revealed that one in four psychiatry positions in public health institutions are vacant in some states.

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FHIR enables real-time radiology reporting in New Zealand and more briefs

Mobi Health News

Also, Optiscan is working with Mayo Clinic to develop a digital endomicroscopic imaging system for robotic surgery.

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How Technology Drives Value-Based Care

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Phyllis Wojtusik, Executive Vice President of Value-Based Care at Real Time Medical Systems. We all know that CMS is pushing hard towards value-based care. They’re goal is to have 100% of Medicare beneficiaries in a value-based care arrangement by 2030. We see a number of ACO approaches that make up these efforts, along with Medicare Advantage plans.

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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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Uber Health launches caregiver-focused platform with health benefits insights

Mobi Health News

Caregivers can order rides and deliveries for their care recipients and pay for the service using the care receiver's health benefits.

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Northamptonshire hospitals are first to transition to local instance of FDP

DigitalHealth

Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals have become the first pilot sites to transition to a local instance of the NHS Federated Data Platform (FDP).

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Precision medicine company Tempus AI files to go public

FierceHealthIT

Three years after talks of an IPO surfaced, health tech company Tempus AI lit the fuse and is looking to go public this year. | Founded in 2015, Tempus says it’s built the world’s largest library of clinical and molecular data along with an operating system to make those data accessible and useful for providers to inform patient care.

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Leeds Teaching Hospitals pilots app for Parkinson’s disease

DigitalHealth

A smartphone app which aims to deliver more personalised care to Parkinson's disease patients is being trialled at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

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Patient Input Can Improve AI Models in Health Care: Innovators

Healthcare IT Today

Doctors have recognized the importance of empowering patients and “ humanization” of care. But interventions based on artificial intelligence, particularly risk assessments, are being developed through black-box computer programs, walled off from human review. Can patients have a say in the AI models that are applied to them? Most AI would benefit from human review.

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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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Dr Jordi Piera Jiménez confirmed as keynote at Summer Schools 2024

DigitalHealth

The leader of one of Europe’s most successful regional health information digitisation programmes, will be a keynote at Digital Health Summer Schools 2024.

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Banner Health boosts investment in AI-powered automation tech to maximize operating rooms

FierceHealthIT

Increasing surgical services revenue is a top priority for most health systems, but reliance on manual operating room scheduling and operational inefficiencies can impede these efforts. | Six months post-go-live, Banner Health reported strong initial results, proving out the potential for AI-based automation tech to maximize operating room access, unlock OR growth and reduce staff burden.

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Avel eCare Acquires Hospitalist Telemedicine Provider ‘Horizon Virtual’

Healthcare IT Today

Latest Acquisition Further Advances Avel’s Leadership in Telemedicine by Enhancing its Ability to Support Hospitals and Health Systems Nationwide with its Acute Inpatient Model Avel eCare , the nation’s leading provider of clinician-to-clinician telemedicine services, continues to expand its nationwide leadership in telemedicine with the acquisition of Horizon Virtual, a Minnesota-based virtual hospitalist services provider.

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Ascension improves recurring operations by $1B at FY24's 9-month mark

FierceHealthIT

Ascension continues to notch year-over-year improvements to its financials, recently reporting a $237.8 million operating loss at its fiscal nine-month cutoff as opposed to the nearly $1.8 billion | The large Catholic nonprofit highlighted its efforts around improving volumes, rates and other cost levers.

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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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Top 5+ Hospital software for Your clinic Practices 2024

NiftyHMS

Healthcare software is changing how hospitals care for patients and manage their operations. These tools simplify Appointment scheduling, record-keeping, billing, and checkup reminders. They organize patient data, streamline workflows, and improve care. several HMS software solutions stand out for their comprehensive features and user-friendly interfaces.

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Provider’s Guide To Staying Ahead of Compliance Trends

BHM Healthcare Solutions

Stay ahead of compliance trends with insights on CMS 0057-F and upcoming regulations. Trust BHM to keep you in the know. The post Provider’s Guide To Staying Ahead of Compliance Trends appeared first on BHM Healthcare Solutions.

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Prime Healthcare transitioning Pennsylvania hospitals to nonprofit status

FierceHealthIT

Hospital operator Prime Healthcare said Monday that it is transitioning two of its for-profit hospitals in eastern Pennsylvania over to nonprofit status. | Roxborough Memorial Hospital and Lower Bucks Hospital will be owned and run by the system's charity foundation, a move Prime said will improve care coordination and align with the state's nonprofit policy initiatives.

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Data Analytics in Healthcare: 5 Key Performance Metrics

BHM Healthcare Solutions

Data analytics in healthcare has become a crucial tool for organizations aiming to improve patient outcomes, streamline operations, and enhance financial performance. By focusing on key performance metrics, healthcare providers can make informed decisions, optimize processes, and ultimately provide better care. The post Data Analytics in Healthcare: 5 Key Performance Metrics appeared first on BHM Healthcare Solutions.

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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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A Glance into Healthcare Innovation: Facial Biometrics for Accurate Patient Identification

FierceHealthIT

Author: Dr. | Explore how facial biometrics are revolutionizing patient identification, enhancing safety, and streamlining healthcare operations.

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Healthcare Digital Marketing Trends Survey 2024

Geonetric

The world of healthcare marketing is constantly changing, with new technologies, regulations, and patient expectations developing on what feels like a daily basis. So, how are healthcare organizations weathering the storm? In the 12th edition of our Healthcare Digital Marketing Trends Survey, we pulled back the curtain to look at how more than 200 healthcare organizations and vendors […] Read Healthcare Digital Marketing Trends Survey 2024 at Geonetric.com.

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WellSpan Health taps Concert Health to expand same-day access to behavioral health services

FierceHealthIT

Demand for behavioral health services continues to grow across the country, along with mental health providers reporting longer waitlists or no openings for new patients. | WellSpan, a health system serving South Central Pennsylvania and Northern Maryland, is teaming up with Concert Health to expand access to same-day behavioral health services alongside primary care.

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The Foundation for the National Institutes of Health Announces the Launch of a Public-Private Partnership to Accelerate ALS Diagnosis and Treatment

Digital Health Global

The Accelerating Medicines Partnership® in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (AMP® ALS) will create the largest open data platform for ALS research Partnership will enable discovery and development of diagnostic tools, biomarkers, and better treatments NORTH BETHESDA, Md.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) announces the launch of a public-private partnership to build the largest data source for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and expedite the

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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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CMS makes it easier to report hospital EDs violating emergency care requirement

FierceHealthIT

The Biden administration continues to dig its heels in on emergency care requirements, announcing Tuesday the launch of a new web portal for individuals to report potential violations. | The federal government’s stance that a long-standing federal emergency care law takes precedence over state abortion laws holds many hospitals in a position of legal ambiguity.

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