Contributed: ??Blockchain in healthcare and enhancing security and transparency
Mobi Health News
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Blockchain technology has the potential to transform healthcare, from securing patient data to reducing the risks for data breaches.
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Health IT Trends that Deserve More Attention
Healthcare IT Today
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
There are a lot of new ideas and technologies being made to better the world of healthcare. These new ideas and technologies are only successful, however, if enough people collectively take notice and talk about it in order to make it trend. But in a time when our industry is facing high staff overtime and burnout, there’s simply no way that we can be aware of everything happening in health IT.
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Discount drug company Waltz Health moves into Medicare market
Mobi Health News
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
The company will offer a customizable version of its Marketplace Search Technology to health plans supporting Medicare beneficiaries.
Ambience Healthcare Raises $70M to Scale the Most Comprehensive AI Operating System for Healthcare Organizations
Healthcare IT Today
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Ambience Healthcare , the most comprehensive AI operating system for healthcare organizations, has announced a $70M Series B raise co-led by Kleiner Perkins and OpenAI Startup Fund. The raise also includes existing investors Andreessen Horowitz and Optum Ventures. “Healthcare is one of AI’s most promising opportunities to create an outsized positive impact on the world.
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.
Medicare Advantage fraud in DOJ's crosshairs after agency reports $2.7 billion in settlements
FierceHealthIT
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Under the False Claims Act, more than $1.8 billion in settlements and judgments was related to health-related matters in the last fiscal year, about two-thirds of the monetary fraud recoveries by t | Health fraud settlements under the False Claims Act exceeded $1.8 billion last year, according to the Department of Justice. The agency said it is still litigating Medicare Advantage cases against major insurers.
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Walgreens' VIllageMD exits Florida market, shuttering remaining primary care clinics
FierceHealthIT
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Walgreens is closing its remaining VillageMD primary care clinics in Florida. | The announcement does not come as a total surprise, as Walgreens first disclosed its plans to close 60 underperforming VillageMD clinics and exit five markets last fall.
Northumbria University simulation tech receives best practice praise
DigitalHealth
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Northumbria University's simulated practice placement programme for nursing students, SkillsFest, has received praise from Oxford Medical Simulation.
Despite sectorwide financial recovery, not all are hospitals are finding their footing
FierceHealthIT
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Broadly speaking, the hospital sector is a much stronger state financially than it was in 2022 or even early 2023 amid industry reports of higher medians and margin improvements being shared by sev | A review of hospitals' 2023 operating numbers show 40% are still losing money going into 2024 and that high-performing hospitals are "effectively pulling away from the pack," according to a recent Kaufman Hall analysis.
Digital Health’s monthly roundup of contracts and go lives
DigitalHealth
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Our latest roundup features Nottingham Uni Hospitals selecting Nervecentre's EPR and County Durham and Darlington's go live of Health Call’s Patient Portal.
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.
Talkspace targets strong revenue growth in 2024 as it doubles down on payer, enterprise strategy
FierceHealthIT
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Online therapy company Talkspace is doubling down on its strategy to grow its business with payers and employers with a focus on providing services to teens and seniors. | Online therapy company Talkspace is doubling down on its strategy to grow its business with payers and employers with a focus on providing services to teens and seniors.
University Hospital Southampton trial maternity remote screening
DigitalHealth
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
A trial of the GTT@home remote screening for gestational diabetes test has been undertaken at University Hospital Southampton with positive results.
North Carolina towns, counties' antitrust lawsuit against HCA's Mission Health may continue, federal judge rules
FierceHealthIT
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
A federal judge has denied HCA Healthcare’s motion to dismiss antitrust litigation brought by North Carolina cities and counties related to the for-profit’s 2019 acquisition of Mission Health. | Local governments allege that HCA acquired Mission Health in 2019 to "exploit" its monopoly power, which they say has led to higher prices and budget cuts.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ?
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FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Today's briefing includes We Care Group adopting PainChek and Nuffield Health introducing data fellowships to improve the digital skills of its staff.
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.
Waltz Health makes push into Medicare Advantage, inks partnership with SCAN
FierceHealthIT
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Just a few short months after making a push into the payer space, digital health company Waltz Health is stepping into the Medicare market. | Just a few short months after making a push into the payer space, digital health company Waltz Health is stepping into the Medicare market.
University College Dublin leads AI research for pre-eclampsia diagnosis
DigitalHealth
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
University College Dublin is leading research into AI-powered support for pre-eclampsia diagnoses, which has seen a tool developed using SAS technology.
Protecting the protector: Discussing cybersecurity in healthcare
FierceHealthIT
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Healthcare is one of the most targeted industries when it comes to cybercrime. | How can healthcare institutions and the broader medical sector safeguard its own health when it comes to all things cyber?
Tuned Secures $3.2M Seed Extension to Scale Hearing Health Benefits for Modern Workforce
Digital Health Global
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Unum Group Leads Investment as Tuned Pioneers Employer-Focused Hearing Health for Headphone Generation NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Tuned , a digital hearing health company providing preventive and comprehensive hearing health for employers, today announced it secured an oversubscribed $3.2 million seed extension led by Unum Group, with participation from Distributed Ventures.
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
Street medicine provider Healthcare in Action taps Curai for California unhoused's virtual care
FierceHealthIT
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Curai Health, a virtual clinic, is teaming up with California-based Healthcare in Action to serve individuals experiencing homelessness. | Healthcare in Action patients will have access to 24/7 virtual care using Curai’s app at no cost to the patient. Curai’s visits are primarily asynchronous, though it also supports phone or video visits.
Three Ways AI is Preventing Revenue Leakage
Healthcare IT Today
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
The following is a guest article by Dan Parsons, Co-Founder and CPO at Thoughtful Revenue leakage poses a significant challenge to healthcare providers, and the traditional methods used to mitigate these losses are becoming increasingly difficult to scale. Healthcare providers need an adaptable and scalable solution to address these issues permanently.
Chutes & Ladders—AHCA president and CEO to retire
FierceHealthIT
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Welcome to this week's Chutes & Ladders, our roundup of hirings, firings and retirings throughout the industry.
Xealth Client Thought Leaders At ViVE 2024
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FEBRUARY 23, 2024
LOS ANGELES—ViVE—February 21, 2024— Xealth , the leader in enabling digital health at scale, is proud to support several clients who will be speaking at ViVE. ViVE, which bills itself as the industry’s curated event where digital health executives go to do business, will be held February 25-28 in Los Angeles. Details on the Sessions: Title: Freaky Friday: Swapping Hospital-Based Care with Virtual Modalities Panelists: Moderator: Roy Schoenberg MD, MPH, CEO, Amwell Bradley Crotty, MD,
Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide
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LeanBiome Reviews
mHealth Watch
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
LeanBiome is a probiotic supplement that claims to facilitate digestion and aid weight management by using good bacteria to address the conditions underlying a sluggish metabolism. Consequently, the body eliminates all excess fat and regains its form, while hunger and food cravings are also suppressed. Finding a product that aids in weight loss is difficult, but you cannot risk your health by selecting a subpar supplement.
Mobile Stroke Units: Bring Emergency Stroke Care to the Home
KB Dental Consulting
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Discover how mobile stroke units revolutionize stroke care with rapid response and advanced treatment on wheels. Contact us for to buy mobile stroke units.
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