Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 1, 2024

Staffing for urgent care sites has always been a challenge at Baptist Health, which is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, and serves that state and Indiana. THE PROBLEM Staff at Baptist Health can look at prior patterns but still struggle at times to predict correctly for specific days and times. Further, with today's healthcare staffing challenges, even if Baptist Health recognizes a need for extra workers, it may not have the resources to upstaff appropriately.

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FierceHealthIT

AUGUST 1, 2024

CVS Health has launched an environmental health impact program to help vulnerable Americans during extreme weather events. | Using advanced environmental data analytics and patients' medical and pharmacy data, CVS Health offers timely excessive heat alerts and outreach to at-risk patients up to a week before the event.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 1, 2024

When choosing a setting for their new ambient AI scribe solution , Arnavaz Hajizadeh Barfejani and Ali Daneshmand, Co-Founders of Zirr AI , chose general practitioners because they see enormous numbers of patients each day and could save significant time by letting generative AI create transcripts and SOAP notes. They plan to extend support to many specialties, but not by providing templates.

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FierceHealthIT

AUGUST 1, 2024

Plan membership at Alignment Healthcare is again higher than previously expected, the company announced ahead of its second-quarter earnings call. | Alignment Healthcare says it is on pace for full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance and increasing its membership outlook after its second-quarter earnings call.

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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.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 1, 2024

Strategic Investment from Oak HC/FT and Cedars-Sinai Health Ventures will Support the Rapid Expansion of Regard’s AI-Powered Clinical Insights Platform Aimed at Unlocking the Full Power of the EHR Regard , the AI-powered clinical insights platform that empowers clinicians to unlock the full potential of patient data, announced today the close of a $61 million Series B financing round, led by Oak HC/FT , with participation from Cedars-Sinai Health Ventures, as well as existing investors T

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DigitalHealth

AUGUST 1, 2024

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has deployed Altera Digital Health’s patient flow solution.

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FierceHealthIT

AUGUST 1, 2024

The Bipartisan Policy Center released a report on Wednesday that recommends that C | The Bipartisan Policy Center released a report on Wednesday that recommends Congress extend the Medicare Acute Hospital Care at Home waiver for five years to increase uptake.

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DigitalHealth

AUGUST 1, 2024

Digital technology is key to delivering the new government’s ambition of moving care closer to home, says a report from The King’s Fund.

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FierceHealthIT

AUGUST 1, 2024

Revenue at Cigna grew 25% year over year as its Evernorth division continues to build momentum, according to the company's earnings report.

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Optimum Healthcare IT

AUGUST 1, 2024

The integration of GenAI and EMR systems has presented challenges for Epic, Meditech, and Oracle, but has marked significant advancements. The post EMRs and GenAI appeared first on Optimum Healthcare IT.

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FierceHealthIT

AUGUST 1, 2024

R1 RCM, a company that provides revenue cycle and billing services to hospitals, will be acquired for $8.9 billion and taken private. | R1 RCM, a company that provides revenue cycle and billing services to hospitals, will be acquired for $8.9 billion and taken private.

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ActiGraph

AUGUST 1, 2024

Innovation is exciting, but it can also come with challenges; innovation in the life sciences field, particularly clinical trials, is no exception. As technology advances and regulations evolve, working together to align on shared terminology and best practices can help us deploy innovations and realize their potential. This opportunity for shared dialogue was one of our main motivations behind starting the Digital Health Monthly webinar series, and so we decided to use our June 2024 session to

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FierceHealthIT

AUGUST 1, 2024

Close to half of adults said they received a medical bill or a copayment for a service that they expected to be free or covered by insurance. | Close to half of adults said they received a medical bill or a copayment for a service that they expected to be free or covered by insurance. However, relatively few challenge these bills, a new survey from the Commonwealth Fund shows.

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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.

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Digital Health Global

AUGUST 1, 2024

CHICAGO – Aug. 1, 2024 – EVERSANA , a leading provider of global commercial services to the life sciences industry, today introduced TEDAVI , the pharmaceutical and life science industry’s premier content transformation hub built to streamline content production, enable personalization at scale and accelerate time-to-market for brand assets while ensuring compliance.

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FierceHealthIT

AUGUST 1, 2024

The Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS') technology office is poised to bring significant technological expertise to the department, which the Office of the National Coordinato | HHS tech policy office failed to receive consistent funding bumps from Congress since 2004. The recent revamp could change that.

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Digital Health Global

AUGUST 1, 2024

New board members provide deep clinical and commercial experience SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Omada Health , the virtual-first healthcare provider is proud to announce the addition of three healthcare industry veterans, Sachin Jain, M.D. MBA, Julie Klapstein, and Adam Stavisky to Omada’s Board of Directors. “Sachin Jain, Julie Klapstein and Adam Stavisky have been at the forefront of healthcare innovation for decades and share a vision of transforming today’s models of care to ser

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 1, 2024

The following is a guest article by LexisNexis® Risk Solutions Consumer healthcare data is the new gold. In today’s complex healthcare landscape, those who access this wealth of data are more likely to optimize digital health programs to help improve patient engagement and health outcomes and to advance breakthroughs in clinical research. Healthcare data can illuminate the patient journey providing invaluable insights into patients’ health histories, treatment responses and outcomes.

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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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Digital Health Global

AUGUST 1, 2024

New collaboration provides fast and affordable access to sleep medicine and menopausal care for women NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– BlueSleep , a specialty care digital platform focused on snoring and sleep apnea, today announced a care partnership with Elektra Health , a first-of-its-kind menopause platform with evidence-based telemedicine care, education, 1:1 support, and a private community.

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DigitalHealth

AUGUST 1, 2024

Digital Health has announced the judges for its annual Pitchfest competition for startups, which will take place at Rewired 2025.

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Digital Health Global

AUGUST 1, 2024

The leading mental health platform expands its services to now serve psychiatrists and other mental health prescribers LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)– SimplePractice , a top-rated practice management platform for more than 200,000 solo and group health and wellness practitioners, has announced the launch of ePrescribe on its platform following its acquisition of certain assets of Luminello , an electronic medical record and practice management platform supporting thousands of solo and s

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BHM Healthcare Solutions

AUGUST 1, 2024

Discover five innovative strategies to enhance utilization review and case management for better healthcare outcomes. The post 5 Strategies To Enhance Utilization Review and Case Management appeared first on BHM Healthcare Solutions.

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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.

Xealth

AUGUST 1, 2024

In Seattle, the next generation of startups is transforming fast-moving technologies such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality and digital healthcare.

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LeanIX

AUGUST 1, 2024

Application modernization assessment using the Gartner TIME framework will give you a clear warning about when business transformation is becoming a priority for your organization. Discover how you can use TIME to help your business thrive.

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BMC Digital Health

AUGUST 1, 2024

Despite the growing adoption of digital health tools as a means to support mental health, many individuals remain unaware of the variety of mental health resources available to them through this format. To add.

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FierceHealthIT

AUGUST 1, 2024

The Biden administration has finalized proposed payment rates for inpatient services in the coming year, and it's not likely to be welcomed by hospitals. | The Biden administration has finalized proposed payment rates for inpatient services in the coming year, and it's not likely to be welcomed by hospitals.

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