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How to find your inner ‘cyber defender’

DigitalHealth

A "back to basics" and "honest" approach to personal cyber security can help NHS staff make larger improvements at work, writes Nasser Arif

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Oshi Health raises $60M for virtual GI platform

Mobi Health News

The New York-based company will use the investment to grow its partnerships and coverage among payers and move into Medicare populations in 2025.

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As year-end deadline looms, Congress again calls on DEA to extend telehealth flexibilities

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

With less than three months before the clock runs out on telemedicine electronic prescribing flexibilities, Reps. Doris Matsui, D-California, and Earl "Buddy" Carter, R-Georgia, are leading a bipartisan charge to urge the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to strengthen and deliver a better proposal for a controlled substance registry for telehealth providers.

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PursueCare revamps Pear Therapeutics' reSET, reSET-O digital therapeutics

Mobi Health News

The newly released PDTx, now RESET and RESET-O, deliver a self-directed 12-week course of cognitive behavioral therapy that incentivizes patients to conform to treatment.

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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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Microsoft rolls out new healthcare AI tools in partnership with Epic, Paige.ai, major health systems

FierceHealthIT

Microsoft recently unveiled several new artificial intelligence capabilities for healthcare organizations designed to help analyze diverse medical data, streamline nursing documentation and enable | Microsoft recently unveiled several new AI capabilities for healthcare organizations designed to help analyze diverse medical data, streamline nursing documentation and enable companies to build their own healthcare AI agents.

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Study: People don’t trust AI – but actually use it all the time

Aging in Place Technology Watch

A new study offers a conundrum, or maybe a marketing problem. Most Americans 50 and older don’t trust AI-generated health information, says a new poll published by the University of Michigan. But they do trust their own ability to figure out what information is good and what isn’t when they look for it. They say they trust WebMD, Healthline. And yet only 32% said it was easy to find accurate health advice.

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New Counterpart CMO talks Clover Health's AI capabilities

FierceHealthIT

David Tsay, M.D., was appointed chief medical officer of Counterpart Health, a Clover Health subsidiary, this month. | Clover Health subsidiary Counterpart Health hired David Tsay, M.D., as its new chief medical officer. Fierce Healthcare spoke with Tsay to hear his thoughts on what makes Clover unique.

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healthKERI Provides a Novel Standard for Secure Data Exchange

Healthcare IT Today

healthKERI provides secure data exchange by allowing endpoints to verify themselves and maintain their own secret keys, removing the overhead of trusted third parties and their certification processes from data exchange. CEO and Founder Jared Jeffery, MBA, FACHDM, says in this video filmed at the DirectTrust conference that they offer an open standard for data exchange based on mature technologies in use at other industries.

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Oshi Health raises $60M to expand payer coverage of virtual GI solution

FierceHealthIT

Gastrointestinal virtual care company Oshi Health announced a $60 million series C round led by Oak HC/FT. | Virtual GI care company Oshi Health secured $60 million in a series C round that was kicked off when an investor approached them. Oak FC/HT led the round.

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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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This Week’s Health IT Jobs – October 16, 2024

Healthcare IT Today

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: Desktop Design & Support Engineer – The University of Vermont Medical Center Systems Administrator 

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U.S. News unveils annual Medicare Advantage, Part D ratings

FierceHealthIT

Medicare's annual enrollment period is officially underway, and, to assist beneficiaries in selecting plans, U.S. | Medicare's annual enrollment period is officially underway, and to assist beneficiaries in selecting plans, U.S. News & World Report has released its list of the best Medicare Advantage and Part D insurers.

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Interventional Analytics in SNFs Leads to Reduced Readmissions

Healthcare IT Today

Bridging the data gap between acute care and post-acute care is a significant challenge. However, more and more evidence suggests that sharing the right information from acute care with post-acute care settings, like Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs), leads to remarkable outcomes that benefit acute care providers, SNFs, and most importantly, the patient.

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CQC pledges to fix ‘poorly performing’ IT systems following review

DigitalHealth

The CQC has committed to fixing its regulatory platform and provider portal, following two reviews highlighting issues with its IT systems.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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Xealth Chief Strategy Officer Cynthia Church Speaking at HLTH 2024

Xealth

LAS VEGAS—HLTH—October 15, 2024— Xealth , the leader in enabling digital health at scale, is proud to announce that the company’s Chief Strategy Officer Cynthia Church will speak at HLTH. The conference, which bills itself as the place where health leaders come to be bold, will be held October 20-23 in Las Vegas. Details on the Session: Title: Future x3 of Health Tech Summit: A 15 Year Outlook on Health Tech’s Future Panelists: Moderator: Ricky Y.

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ULTH selects Nervecentre as preferred EPR supplier

DigitalHealth

United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (ULTH) has selected Nervecentre as its preferred electronic patient record (EPR) supplier.

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From FLOTUS to the GOAT, big names will take the stage in Las Vegas to talk about health

FierceHealthIT

Health issues like reproductive rights and mental health are taking center stage in the public arena, and that's attracting big names from sports, entertainment and philanthropy to major healthcare | Health issues like reproductive rights and mental health are taking center stage in the public arena, and that's attracting big names from sports, entertainment and philanthropy to take the stage at major healthcare conferences.

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IT Leaders Are Ready For New Solutions

Digital Health Wire

The future’s looking bright for digital health after the Peterson Health Technology Institute’s 2024 State of Digital Health Purchasing Survey found that decision-makers across the industry are ramping up their tech investments. The headlining stat from the poll of 332 IT purchasers? 97% of employers, 86% of health systems, and 84% of health plans intend to maintain or increase digital health spending in the coming year.

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How 3 Urgent Cares Tackled Key Metrics For Accelerated Growth

Considering the growth of your clinic? It’s difficult to advance any business today without using technology — but what will truly enhance your daily operations? How successful are other urgent care centers with these solutions? This article offers a glimpse into real-world technology experiences from urgent care centers like yours. Discover how various solutions can boost your growth potential and see firsthand how effective they are.

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ACA Compliance Mistakes to Avoid for 2025 Enrollment

ACA Times

Open enrollment for 2025 health plans begins Nov. 1, 2024. Learn the most common ACA compliance mistakes and how to avoid them with enrollment ramping up. The post ACA Compliance Mistakes to Avoid for 2025 Enrollment first appeared on The ACA Times.

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Humber and North Yorkshire to expand virtual wards service

DigitalHealth

Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership is expanding its virtual wards service with assistance from Inhealthcare.

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DrKumo Receives Approval as a California Board of Registered Nursing Continuing Education Provider

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

Advancing Nursing Continuing Education with DrKumo Academy Digital Health courses Buena Park, CA – October 16, 2024 – The California Board of Registered Nursing (CBRN) approved DrKumo, a leader in secure, intelligent, and proven digital health solutions for Chronic Care, as a Continuing Education Provider (CEP), with license number 17991. This certification, valid until October 31, 2026, allows DrKumo’s education platform: DrKumo Academy to offer continuing education courses for registered nurse

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HIStalk Interviews A. J. Loiacono, CEO, Capital Rx

HIStalk Interviews

A. J. Loiacono is CEO of Capital Rx. Tell me.

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Pricing for Profit: How to Set, Negotiate, and Succeed

Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a

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How will Trump or Harris approach AI regulation as future president?

FierceHealthIT

What will future AI regulation look like under a new presidential administration? | The Berkeley Research Group found that Harris would likely build on President Joe Biden's policies, while former President Trump would likely repeal Biden's executive order on AI.

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