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How virtual-first can improve outcomes and make care more affordable

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The virtual-first approach to healthcare that some hospitals and health systems are taking is helping to reshape how patients receive care. And virtual care providers – online companies that specialize in telemedicine, sometimes known as "payviders" – are offering a virtual-first approach to healthcare directly to consumers. (Payvider in this context not to be confused with payvider meaning large health systems that handle both care delivery and claims processing, such as U

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The role and pitfalls of health care artificial intelligence algorithms in closed-loop anesthesia systems

KevinMD

Automation and artificial intelligence (AI) have been advancing steadily in health care, and anesthesia is no exception. A critical development in this area is the rise of closed-loop AI systems, which automatically control specific medical variables using feedback mechanisms. The primary goal of these systems is to improve the stability of key physiological parameters, minimize Read more… The role and pitfalls of health care artificial intelligence algorithms in closed-loop anesthesia systems o

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Digital unicorn Lyra Health lays off 2% of workforce amid restructuring, impacting non-clinicians

FierceHealthIT

Lyra Health, a provider of mental health benefits for employees, laid off 2% of its total workforce last Monday, Fierce Healthcare has learned. | The layoffs affected 77 people, according to a former employee who was part of the cuts and spoke on the condition of anonymity. At least some of the employees received severance for 12 weeks with health benefits.

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Synnovis attack led to at least five cases of ‘moderate’ patient harm

DigitalHealth

The Synnovis cyber attack led to at least 119 incidents of patient harm, including at least five cases of 'moderate harm', figures show.

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Bridging Innovation & Patient Care: The Growing Role of AI

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Co-founder & CEO at Tattva.Health

AI is transforming clinical trials—accelerating drug discovery, optimizing patient recruitment, and improving data analysis. But its impact goes far beyond research. As AI-driven innovation reshapes the clinical trial process, it’s also influencing broader healthcare trends, from personalized medicine to patient outcomes. Join this new webinar featuring Simran Kaur for an insightful discussion on what all of this means for the future of healthcare!

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HHAeXchange Acquires Sandata Technologies, Enhancing Ability to Serve Homecare Providers, Payers, and Caregivers Nationwide

Healthcare IT Today

Best Positioned to Deliver Transformative Technology that Accelerates the Industry’s Evolution and its Ability to Improve Health Outcomes HHAeXchange , a leader in homecare management solutions for providers, caregivers, managed care organizations (MCOs), and state Medicaid programs, today announced that it has acquired Sandata Technologies. With four decades of experience, Sandata provides solutions that serve the homecare industry.

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Nabla’s Experience Generating 8 Million AI Clinical Notes and Where Their AI Assistant is Headed Next

Healthcare IT Today

One of the leaders in the AI medical assistant space is Nabla. We’ve had a front row seat to their growth over the last year led by Alex Lebrun, Co-founder and CEO at Nabla. While at the HLTH 2024 conference in Las Vegas, we had a chance to catch up with Lebrun to hear about their growth as a company and how their product has evolved, from a solution focused on ambient clinical voice documentation to becoming a comprehensive AI assistant for clinicians.

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Optic, Vindur Tx partner to develop effective cancer treatments and more digital health news

Mobi Health News

Sanofi invests in Zucara Therapeutics and MintNeuro raises $1.27 million in a funding round.

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23andMe announces major Workforce Reduction amid Financial Struggles

Digital Health Global

Three years ago, 23andMe was a booming success, with a share price even higher than Apple’s. Millions of people were sending in saliva samples to learn about their ancestry, family connections, and genetic makeup. However, the company now finds itself struggling for survival. Its share price has plummeted, narrowly escaping a stock market delisting this week.

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Rula Health, Amazon Health Services join forces to expand access to mental healthcare

Mobi Health News

The alliance aims to make it easier for patients to check their coverage and connect with personalized mental health services.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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2025 CMS Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule: Key Changes to Behavioral Health and Telehealth

Iris Telehealth

On November 1, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released their 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule through a comprehensive fact sheet that breaks down all the planned changes across the health care system. Here’s a look at how these changes will affect the behavioral health and telehealth landscape as we turn the corner into 2025 along with some insights from our Chief Medical Officer, Dr.

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Innovative Approaches to Reducing Healthcare Costs

BHM Healthcare Solutions

The rising costs of healthcare make finding new, effective strategies critical for hospitals, insurance payers, and other healthcare organizations. Efforts for reducing healthcare costs not only aim to control expenses but also improve patient care quality. The post Innovative Approaches to Reducing Healthcare Costs appeared first on BHM Healthcare Solutions.

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Setting Up Your EHR for Success: A Comprehensive Guide for Mental Health Providers

TheraNest

With the mental health industry’s increasing complexity, coupled with lower reimbursement and increased administrative burden, EHRs (Electronic Health Records) are more helpful than ever. But even after you finally take the step to start using (or switch) to the right software , setting up an EHR can feel daunting. Proper planning and execution can significantly enhance the efficiency and quality of your practice.

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Cardinal Health inks two deals worth $3.9B to expand diabetes, gastroenterology businesses

FierceHealthIT

Cardinal Health plans to buy two companies that will expand its diabetes and gastroenterology businesses as part of an overall strategy to grow its footprint in specialty medicine. | Cardinal Health plans to buy two companies that will expand its diabetes and gastroenterology businesses as part of an overall strategy to grow its footprint in specialty medicine.

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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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More than 9,000 hospital letters delayed in Kent owing to IT glitch

DigitalHealth

More than 9,000 automatic letters from hospitals to GPs in Kent were delayed by three weeks due to an IT error.

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DOJ sues to block UnitedHealth's $3.3B acquisition of Amedisys

FierceHealthIT

The Department of Justice filed suit on Tuesday to block UnitedHealth's $3.3 billion acquisition of home health company Amedisys, arguing that the deal would stifle competition in this space. | The Department of Justice filed suit on Tuesday to block UnitedHealth's $3.3 billion acquisition of home health company Amedisys, arguing that the deal would stifle competition in this space.

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Buckinghamshire trust to receive £71.2m for digital infrastructure

DigitalHealth

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust has received approval on funding from NHS England for £71.2m investment in digital infrastructure.

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Health tech Q3 earnings recap—Hims & Hers plans to launch generic GLP-1; Doximity sees fast growth in AI tools

FierceHealthIT

Hims & Hers sees explosive growth with plans to launch generic GLP-1 drugBusiness is booming for online health and wellness company Hims & Hers, which raised its 2024 outlook buoye | Business is booming for online health and wellness company Hims & Hers, which raised its 2024 outlook buoyed by a strong third quarter.

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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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“People will see wellness, peace and healing” – Reading the GWI Future of Wellness Report, 2024 Trends

Health Populi

Healthy eating and weight loss, personal care and beauty, exercise and physical activity, and wellness tourism are the four biggest components of the world’s wellness economy, quantified in The Future of Wellness, 2024 Trends , the perennial report from the Global Wellness Institute (GWI). Here’s the bubble chart, which I’ve updated with the 2025 data so we get a sense of what the coming year will bring for the eleven total segments that make up the global wellness market.

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Closing gaps in clinical trial infrastructure 

FierceHealthIT

In this week’s episode of “Podnosis,” we’re diving deep into the current landscape of cli | In this week’s episode of “Podnosis,” we’re diving deep into the current landscape of clinical trials in the U.S.

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EMR Optimization is a Continuous Process

Healthcare IT Today

North Country HealthCare is a highly rated clinical provider running three critical access hospitals in northern New Hampshire. In this video, their CIO Darrell Bodnar describes their on-going efforts to optimize and integrate a new EMR. They have a long-term relationship with tech consulting firm CereCore , represented in this video by Bob Gronberg, their AVP MEDITECH Professional Services.

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New Medable AI Capabilities Simplifies Digital Clinical Trial Launch with Instant eCOA Generation

Digital Health Global

Medable Studio first solution to leverage generative AI to reduce eCOA build times to seconds PALO ALTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Medable Inc. , a leading provider of clinical development technology, today announced Medable AI – generative AI capabilities that help sponsors and clinical research organizations (CROs) build digital and decentralized trials faster with complete visibility and control over technology setup.

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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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Workflow Automation in Healthcare: How Solutions Powered by Generative AI Transform Operations

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Ben Manning, director of product management, ETHERFAX. Despite significant progress in health information technology (HIT) and artificial intelligence (AI), many healthcare processes remain inefficient. Administrative workflows are cumbersome and error-prone, and they can lead […] The article Workflow Automation in Healthcare: How Solutions Powered by Generative AI Transform Operations a

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WellSky Acquires Leading Durable/Home Medical Equipment Software Provider Bonafide, Enhancing Home Care Solutions

Healthcare IT Today

Together, the Two Companies will Enable DME/HME Providers to Optimize Care, Accelerate Growth, Scale their Processes, and Meet Rising Demand WellSky , a leading health and community care technology company, announced today that it has acquired Bonafide , an enterprise software solution for durable medical equipment (DME) and home medical equipment (HME) companies.