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Stop physician burnout: the hidden danger of AI note-writing software

KevinMD

AI note-writing software will provide massive short-term relief to stressed-out physicians, effectively disconnecting the quality of notes from personal data entry skills. Unfortunately, after a brief respite from the stress of documentation, things could worsen. The first EMR software was implemented in the early 2000s. The increased stress of digital documentation caused physician burnout rates Read moreā€¦ Stop physician burnout: the hidden danger of AI note-writing software originally appeared

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CMS: Negotiated drug prices would have saved Medicare $6B last year

FierceHealthIT

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services offered the first look at the potential savings generated by the first crop of Medicare drug price negotiations. | The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services offered the first look at the potential savings generated by the first crop of Medicare drug price negotiations.

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The Aftereffects of the CrowdStrike Outage

Healthcare IT Today

On Friday, July 19th, 2024, CrowdStrike had a major outage. Many businesses and organizations came to an abrupt halt as all systems using CrowdStrike received the infamous blue screen of death. All because of one faulty update, mass amounts of flights were delayed and canceled, businesses such as banks or news broadcasts were forced to temporarily close, and most importantly, vital operations such as government agencies, emergency services, and healthcare organizations were also impacted.

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Wolters Kluwer targets retail pharmacies with new digital solutions for medication education

FierceHealthIT

Information services company Wolters Kluwer rolled out new digital solutions to help retail pharmacies go paperless in an online, mobile tech consumer world. | There is a need to revamp the retail pharmacy experience beyond providing patients with medication leaflets. Two new pharmacy solutions offer digital health content to provide pharmacy consumers with accessible medication and health information.

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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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Carna Health Announces Promising Results from Cameroon Pilot Program Aimed at Slowing Progression of Chronic Kidney Disease

Digital Health Global

Digital health startup provides chronic kidney disease (CKD) screening and identification of individuals with impaired kidney function to improve large-scale population health BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Carna Health , a digital health company revolutionizing kidney care, released findings from a pilot program aimed at slowing progression of CKD in Cameroon.

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restor3d Expands into Robotics and Navigation with Strategic Leadership Hires

Digital Health Global

DURHAM, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #3DPrinting –restor3d, the medical technology leader in 3D printed, personalized orthopedic implants, announced its strategic expansion into the field of robotics and navigation through the appointment of seasoned leaders, Larry Hazbun and Kirstin Widding. restor3d is at the forefront of innovation in the field of personalized orthopedic solutions, utilizing advanced 3D printing technology to create patient-specific implants that match the natural

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Hexarad closes Ā£11.2m growth round for radiology platform

DigitalHealth

Radiology platform Hexarad has announced the closure of a ā‚¬13 million (Ā£11.2m) growth round with reinvestment from existing shareholders.

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Alamagordo Public Schools: Transforming Rural School Healthcare with Telehealth

AMD Telemedicine

The Challenges: Ensuring continuous healthcare access for children, especially in rural areas. The Approach: Collaborate with local healthcare providers and other specialists across the state Train school nurses to use telehealth technology. Integrate telehealth visits into the schoolā€™s daily operations. Technical Requirements: Reliable internet connectivity.

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Precision surgery AI company Caresyntax banks $180M to accelerate growth and fuel M&A

FierceHealthIT

Precision surgery software company Caresyntax secured $180 million in a series C extension funding round. | Caresyntax executives said the company will use the fresh capital to scale customer adoption of surgical software tools and to supports its M&A strategy.

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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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Healthcareā€™s Need for High Performance Computing

Healthcare IT Today

Most health care sites are using healthcare systems that are several years old. In a recent Healthcare IT Today interview with Dell Technologies and AMD, Harini Malik, Global Strategic Biz Dev Head for Healthcare at AMD , points out that this legacy equipment is insufficient for the new demands of high-performance computing. First, of course, old equipment provides poorer performance than today’s systems.

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Blackstone to buy majority stake in Chartis from Audax Private Equity

FierceHealthIT

Blackstone plans to buy healthcare consulting and advisory group Chartis Group from Audax Private Equity | The Chicago-based healthcare advisory firm announced Wednesday that it had entered into a definitive agreement to receive a majority investment from funds managed by Blackstone.

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Astrana Joins Forces With Awell to Bring CareOps to VBC

Digital Health Wire

Astrana Health ranks among the rare breed of publicly traded digital health players that can actually turn a profit, so itā€™s worth paying attention to when they join forces with a company like Awell to push their advantage even further. Astrana gives physicians the keys to value-based care by supplying the technologies and administrative services needed to succeed in risk-based arrangements.

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A theory-informed deep learning approach to extracting and characterizing substance use-related stigma in social media

BMC Digital Health

Stigma surrounding substance use can result in severe consequences for physical and mental health. Identifying situations in which stigma occurs and characterizing its impact could be a critical step toward im.

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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. Thatā€™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. Youā€™ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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Dis-connected to E-connected: the Multichannel Mix for Digital Health

Xealth

Note to readers: This is the first post in our six-part Powered by Partnerships series exploring a targeted four-channel approach to digital health. The Xealth team met with a customer the other day about creating a digital health program for maternity patients. The goal is clear: to ensure an expecting mom gets all the information she needs, in one place, at one time.

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The Future of Data Science at AMC Health

AMC Health

Innovation and Impact ā€“ The True Promise of Analytics Itā€™s been an exceptionally busy quarter for the AMC Health analytics team. From groundbreaking dashboards to pioneering machine learning models, the team is resetting expectations ā€“ both internally and externally ā€“ on the value that robust data and analytics bring to patient health.

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What Is Business Transformation? 5 Steps To IT Agility

LeanIX

Business transformation is a vital, but little understood part of modern business. Let's explore five repeatable steps you can take to transform your technology along with your business.

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Share of Ā£32m AI funding to speed up prescription deliveries

DigitalHealth

A project to speed up NHS prescription deliveries using AI algorithms is to receive a share of Ā£32 million in UK government funding.

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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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Regulatory and Compliance Issues in Disease Management Protocols

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

Disease management protocols are systematic plans designed to improve the quality of care for patients with chronic conditions. These protocols integrate various components of patient care, from diagnosis and treatment to ongoing monitoring and follow-up. The primary goal is to optimize health outcomes, reduce complications, and enhance the overall quality of life for patients.

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Kootenai Health cyber attack impacts 464,000 patients

DigitalHealth

US healthcare provider Kootenai Health has revealed that data belonging to 464,000 patients has been compromised following a cyber attack.

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