Fri.Dec 15, 2023

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Contributed: Nine revolutionary ways AI is advancing healthcare

Mobi Health News

Healthcare organizations and technology companies must work together to ensure responsible and ethical AI use and to explore the true benefits of AI.

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Gathering clinician feedback at a growing practice 

KevinMD

Provider feedback is a powerful tool for behavioral health practices, as it is a valuable indicator of whether or not patient care is on the right track. Gathering feedback, and then acting on it, can also improve a practice’s efficiency. Fostering an open environment, one where providers feel heard and valued improves provider retention. Provider Read more… Gathering clinician feedback at a growing practice originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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White House gets pledges from big healthcare players on AI safety and ethics

Mobi Health News

Boston Children’s, CVS, Geisinger, UC San Diego and Wellspan are among the 28 providers and payers promising their AI and machine learning models are geared to ensure healthcare outcomes that are "Fair, Appropriate, Valid, Effective and Safe.

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Zocdoc Learns What Patients Want: Primary Care Access ASAP, and the Role of Women as Chief Health Officers

Health Populi

The ability to book an doctor’s appointment ASAP, care available in-person and via telehealth, and control over my care — these are key factors Zocdoc explains in the company’s What Patients Want report published this week. Zocdoc learned the top reasons consumers booked medical appointments were for primary care, such as getting an annual physical or women’s preventive care services (e.g., pap smear, gyn exam), dermatology, and mental health issues.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, 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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Google unveils MedLM generative AI models for healthcare with HCA, Augmedix and BenchSci as early testers

FierceHealthIT

Google continues to advance its generative AI models designed specifically for healthcare use cases. | Google this week unveiled MedLM, a family of foundation models designed for healthcare industry use cases and available through Google Cloud.

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2024 Outlook: The cybersecurity trends health system leaders need to know

FierceHealthIT

The danger of cybercrime and security breaches looms over the healthcare industry like a slow-moving storm. | Shifting targets, indirect angles of attack and increasing regulatory expectations await hospitals and health systems in the coming year, cybersecurity experts say.

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Radiology and Cardiology Technology

Healthcare IT Today

The world of healthcare IT is ever-evolving. It seems as though every day there is a new piece of technology to talk about or an exciting update/new approach to old technology. Staying on top of all of this news for every piece of technology or area in healthcare can very quickly become overwhelming. This in turn almost always results in a development, new release, or even an entire area of healthcare left behind and forgotten.

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CVS, Oscar Health and Geisinger join 25 other payers, providers to sign AI safety pledge

FierceHealthIT

More than two dozen healthcare payers and providers, including CVS, Premera Blue Cross and Mass General Brigham, are making voluntary safety, security and transparency commitments to the White Hous | More than two dozen healthcare payers and providers are making voluntary safety, security and transparency commitments to the White House regarding the use of artificial intelligence.

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GTCR to Acquire Cloudbreak Health

Healthcare IT Today

Leading Video-Focused Language Interpretation Service Provider to Become Independent Company GTCR , a leading private equity firm, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Cloudbreak Health, LLC, a leading provider of tech-enabled, healthcare-focused language interpretation services, in a corporate carve-out transaction from UpHealth, Inc.

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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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Report: HCSC, Elevance Health explore purchase of Cigna's Medicare Advantage business

FierceHealthIT

While its merger with Humana may have fallen through for now, Cigna is attracting plenty of interest for the rumored sale of its Medicare Advantage business, Bloomberg reported. | While its merger with Humana may have fallen through for now, Cigna is attracting plenty of interest for the rumored sale of its Medicare Advantage business, Bloomberg reported.

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NHS Nightingale boosts patient numbers with imaging tech from Canon

DigitalHealth

The transformation of NHS Nightingale into a community diagnostic centre has seen it equipped with state-of-the-art imaging tech from Canon Medical.

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Certainly, a free booking platform with upfront prices, clinches $2.3M

FierceHealthIT

Certainly Health, a new patient-facing platform focused on upfront prices, has received $2.3 million in funding. | Certainly claims to be the first marketplace for patients to book doctors with their insurance while avoiding any surprise bills. It's free for patients.

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Rhino Health joins consortium to reduce carbon footprint of CT scans

DigitalHealth

Rhino Health has joined the NetZeroAICT consortium with the goal of developing an AI-powered solution to lower the carbon footprint of CT scanning.

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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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The $2.5B Elevance Health, BCBSLA merger is back from the dead

FierceHealthIT

Two months ago, Elevance Health and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana hit the pause button on a potential $2.5 billion merger in the midst of regulatory scrutiny. | The payers said that they believe coming together will allow BCBSLA to continue "as a vibrant, local company long into the future.

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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ?

DigitalHealth

This briefing features news from Orchid, who are using $12m in funding to introduce whole genome sequencing reports for embryos - a world first.

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CMS unveils new model to support Medicaid agencies in offering whole-person maternal health

FierceHealthIT

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is rolling out a new payment model that aims to support state Medicaid agencies in offering whole-person maternal care. | The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is rolling out a new payment model that aims to support state Medicaid agencies in offering whole-person maternal care.

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[Recap] Deliver a future-proof AI strategy with a FHIR data store

Redox

Recent surveys revealed that 95% of health system executives believe cloud capabilities like AI and machine learning are critical to their goals — but only 6% have an established AI strategy. Taking a data-centric, HL7® FHIR® (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) forward approach is one of the most cost-effective ways to tackle current and future AI-driven use cases.

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Real-Life Examples of HIPAA Violations and How to Avoid Them

Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer

Download our 30-minute webinar where we delve into real-life examples of HIPAA violations and preventative measures every organization should know! You will learn: The critical factors that lead to HIPAA violations and how to identify them. Three compelling real-life cases of organizations that faced severe HIPAA penalties. Proven strategies to safeguard YOUR organization against HIPAA violations.

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Chutes & Ladders—AI expert lands new role; Walmart boosts legal team; Noom revamps leadership

FierceHealthIT

Chutes & Ladders—AI expert lands new role; Walmart boosts legal team; Noom revamps leadership ntong Fri, 12/15/2023 - 11:03