Senators provide a roadmap for AI policy in the U.S.
Mobi Health News
MAY 15, 2024
A group of bipartisan senators is encouraging legislation to support the deployment of AI in healthcare and implementing guardrails to ensure patient safety.
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AI to the rescue: a game-changer for physician burnout?
KevinMD
MAY 15, 2024
If you’re a physician reading this, the concept of burnout likely needs no introduction. The harsh realities of our profession—long hours, extreme stress, mounting paperwork—have taken an immense toll on clinicians across every specialty. Everywhere you look, it seems there’s another survey about the escalating number of physicians who self-identify as burning out.
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LG launches Primefocus Health for providers to deliver home healthcare
Mobi Health News
MAY 15, 2024
The venture will leverage new technologies and therapies for remote patient monitoring to ease provider burnout and allow patients to receive more personalized care.
Uber Health to roll out new caregiving solution to simplify benefits, logistics for families
FierceHealthIT
MAY 15, 2024
NEW YORK CITY—Uber Health will begin rolling out a new solution designed for caregivers this summer, the company announced at its annual product event Wednesday. | Uber Caregiver will allow care-receivers to add a caregiver to their Uber profile so they can see and spend their health benefits on eligible services, request rides to doctor’s appointments or order groceries.
The Evolution of Communication in Healthcare Settings
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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.
Bipartisan Senators provide a roadmap for AI policy in the U.S. Senate
Mobi Health News
MAY 15, 2024
A group of bipartisan senators is encouraging legislation to support the deployment of AI in healthcare and implementing guardrails to ensure patient safety.
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Five new technologies for older adults – May 2024
Aging in Place Technology Watch
MAY 15, 2024
As the year progresses, the older adult population gets the innovators' attention. As it should be, given the swelling older adult market, growing visibility with investors, and increasing attention from the federal government. Rock Health break out the 65+ in its surveys of health tech ownership. Surveys show that Americans prefer to age in their own homes , also known as aging in place.
House Energy and Commerce Committee presents own 2-year telehealth extension, with more rural health wins
FierceHealthIT
MAY 15, 2024
The Energy and Commerce Committee released telehealth extension legislation today that will be voted on during a health subcommittee markup Thursday. | The House Energy and Commerce health subcommittee will hold a markup May 16 that includes a different two-year telehealth extension proposal than the Ways and Means Committee passed last week.
Flexibility and Find-Grained Ambient Clinical Voice Customization at MarianaAI
Healthcare IT Today
MAY 15, 2024
Kaustubh Sharma, Co-Founder and CEO at ambient voice provider MarianaAI , promises a “three-click process” to generate documentation from a patient visit. He describes their product as an “end-to-end approach” that starts even before the patient enters the room, pulling together a summary of the patients’ conditions in 30 to 60 seconds to help the physician guide the visit.
Leicester and Hinckley CDCs to roll out digital tool for breathlessness
DigitalHealth
MAY 15, 2024
The Lenus Diagnose pathway product is set to support earlier diagnoses on the breathlessness diagnostic pathway at Leicester and Hinkley CDCs.
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.
This Week’s Health IT Jobs – May 15, 2024
Healthcare IT Today
MAY 15, 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: Server Systems Administrator – Epic Physician Specialist – Emergency Support – Cleveland Clini
Workforce training, emergency response funding top AHA's FY2025 appropriations asks
FierceHealthIT
MAY 15, 2024
As Congress hammers out the federal budget for 2025, the hospital industry’s wish list is headlined by programs to strengthen the healthcare workforce and hospitals’ emergency response capabilities | The hospital lobby called for "bold increases" in Health Resources and Services Administration discretionary funding to address "the workforce crisis facing our nation" in letters this week to congressional appropriations subcommittees.
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS FT launches DrDoctor patient portal
DigitalHealth
MAY 15, 2024
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has partnered with DrDoctor to provide an online portal for outpatients, reducing the need for paper letters.
The Impact of AI Trust and Literacy in Your Health System
Optimum Healthcare IT
MAY 15, 2024
Optimum Healthcare IT announced today that its ServiceNow offering, Clinician Connect, is available in the ServiceNow Store. The post The Impact of AI Trust and Literacy in Your Health System appeared first on Optimum Healthcare IT.
The Role of Technology in Remote Patient Monitoring
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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.
The Vital Role of NHS 111 and emergency department planning in healthcare: Beyond EDDI decommissioning
DigitalHealth
MAY 15, 2024
In healthcare, efficient and accessible services are indispensable pillars in ensuring the wellbeing of a nation's population. Among these, the NHS 111 helpline is a crucial resource for individuals seeking medical advice and assistance. Additionally, the strategic planning of Emergency Department (ED) visits plays a crucial role in maintaining the functionality and effectiveness of healthcare systems.
UnitedHealth's investments in affordable housing top $1B
FierceHealthIT
MAY 15, 2024
UnitedHealth Group's investments in affordable housing have topped $1 billion, with the program a keystone in its overarching strategy to address health equity and disparities. | UnitedHealth Group's investments in affordable housing have topped $1 billion, with the program a keystone in its overarching strategy to address health equity and disparities.
US firm Ascension says EHR is down following ransomware attack
DigitalHealth
MAY 15, 2024
US non-profit health system, Ascension has confirmed that its electronic health records (EHR) system is down following a ransomware incident on 8 May 2024.
Senator presses UnitedHealth for further details on Change Healthcare cyberattack
FierceHealthIT
MAY 15, 2024
A leading senator is pushing UnitedHealth Group for more answers on the Change Healthcare cyberattack that caused significant disruption across the industry. | A leading senator is pushing UnitedHealth Group for more answers on the Change Healthcare cyberattack that caused significant disruption across the industry.
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
FHIR Security and Privacy - Open Educational Session
Healthcare Exchange Standards
MAY 15, 2024
For those going to HL7 WGM in Dallas. I will be available Wednesday afternoon in an open educational session on FHIR Security and Privacy: The best case is that everyone that comes to the session would have reviewed the freely available recorded tutorial sessions, and/or the freely available slides; so that we can have discussions and solve the world's problems regarding FHIR Privacy and Security. - Recorded session -- [link] - My slide deck -- [link] Bonus points if people come having reviewed
Nominations for Fierce Healthcare's 2024 Most Influential Minority Executives in Healthcare
FierceHealthIT
MAY 15, 2024
Improving workforce and leadership diversity is a key priority for many healthcare organizations, particularly at the executive level. | We are putting out the call for nominations to honor leaders from minoritized populations across the healthcare industry—from physicians to CEOs to researchers and tech company execs—who are shaping the way healthcare of the future will be delivered.
Predictors for interest to participate in digital mental health therapy: a cross-sectional survey of individuals with anxiety and depression
BMC Digital Health
MAY 15, 2024
Due to a multitude of factors, the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a significant increase in mental health issues within society, including depression and anxiety. Due to the increased trend of ment.
Providence CEO, president Rod Hochman to retire at year-end
FierceHealthIT
MAY 15, 2024
Providence President and CEO Rod Hochman, M.D., has announced plans to retire at the end of the year, capping off a 45-year healthcare career and 17 years with the major Catholic health system. | The physician executive headed the large Catholic nonprofit through a period of substantial growth and a pandemic. The system's board has kicked off its process to name his successor.
Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide
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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.
Employee Classifications and the ACA: What You Need to Know
ACA Times
MAY 15, 2024
Accurate worker classifications play a pivotal role in managing ACA compliance requirements. Learn how to properly classify your workforce and avoid penalties. The post Employee Classifications and the ACA: What You Need to Know first appeared on The ACA Times.
The White House raises tariffs on medical supplies from China
FierceHealthIT
MAY 15, 2024
To boost domestic medical supply manufacturing, the Biden administration is hiking up tariffs on syringes, needles, medical and surgical gloves and personal protective equipment from China. | To boost domestic medical supply manufacturing, the Biden administration is hiking up tariffs on syringes, needles, medical and surgical gloves and personal protective equipment from China.
One Year Later: Lessons on AI Support for Cancer Care
Healthcare IT Today
MAY 15, 2024
The following is a guest article by Dr. Daniel Vorobiof, Chief Medical Director at Belong.Life The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in oncology care has allowed for unprecedented levels of support and guidance for cancer patients and their families. With the launch of Dave—the world’s first conversational oncology mentor—one year ago, we have seen the many benefits that an instant, empathetic, and valid AI mentor provides to people living with cancer.
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