Tue.Dec 03, 2024

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Why Unified Technology is Critical to Future-Proofing Healthcare

Healthcare IT Today

As Industry Pressures Intensify and Mergers and Acquisitions Continue, Unifying Data on a Single Technology Platform has Become Critical to Delivering High-Quality Patient Care The following is a guest article by Chris Paravate, Chief Information Officer at Northeast Georgia Health System Over the past four years, U.S. hospital systems have navigated unimaginable changes and challenges.

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ThoroughCare integrates care management software into PointClickCare marketplace

Mobi Health News

The integration will give long-term and post-acute care providers access to tools designed to improve patient outcomes and streamline care management.

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Avania Appoints Innovative Operations Strategist Charlene Dark as New Chief Operating Officer

Digital Health Global

BILTHOVEN, Netherlands & BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Avania , the leading global MedTech advisory and clinical development partner, today announced the appointment of operational strategy expert Charlene Dark as chief operating officer (COO). Dark brings over 30 years of experience driving forward-thinking, risk-based strategies that fuel growth and profitability in the clinical development sector.

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John Hancock offers Apple Watch Series 10 to Vitality Program customers

Mobi Health News

Vitality Program participants receive other rewards and discounts, such as savings on life insurance premiums.

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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.

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Seniors are falling more – exercise and detection are more useful than ever

Aging in Place Technology Watch

The WSJ article circles the problem. When 41,000 older adults die as a result of falls each year at a cost of $80 billion ( projected to $101 billion by 2030 ), maybe more scrutiny is required than this (unlocked) WSJ article provided. Each year 1 in 4 older adults fall, and the number of (reported) falls is rising each year. Note that 43% of women aged 75 live alone – hazards in the home can increase the risk of falls – and a person living alone is at risk of an undetected fall and, as with J

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Bristol Myers Squibb latest drug company to sue HHS over 340B rebate model

FierceHealthIT

Bristol Myers Squibb became the latest large drugmaker to sue the federal government over a plan to change how it doles out drug discounts to hospitals. | Bristol Myers Squibb became the latest large drugmaker to sue the federal government over a plan to change how it doles out drug discounts to hospitals.

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Most people open to sharing health data to develop AI in the NHS

DigitalHealth

Three quarters of people support sharing health data for the development of AI systems in the NHS, according to a Health Foundation survey.

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Humana CFO Susan Diamond to step down in January

FierceHealthIT

Humana's chief financial officer Susan Diamond will step down in January, the insurer announced Tuesday. | Susan Diamond will exit the CFO role after three years and a total of eighteen across different positions at Humana, according to the company.

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Northumbria Primary Care trials AI-powered digital coaching app

DigitalHealth

A study in Northumbria has found that digital health interventions show promise in helping patients manage comorbid hypertension and anxiety.

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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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Kaiser Permanente-backed Risant Health closes Cone Health acquisition, adding 2nd health system

FierceHealthIT

Risant Health completed its acquisition of Cone Health, bringing the nonprofit health system under its umbrella following the acquisition of Geisinger back in March. | Risant Health completed its acquisition of Cone Health, bringing the nonprofit health system under its umbrella following the acquisition of Geisinger back in March.

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System C to trial AI assistant to ease NHS social care admin

DigitalHealth

System C is to trial an AI assistant for social care in the NHS to support social care practitioners by reducing their admin burden.

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NCQA: Best practices for measuring health inequities

FierceHealthIT

The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) has long prioritized quality in healthcare, but the COVID-19 pandemic underscored the critical role of equity as a cornerstone of quality. | This week on "Podnosis," Rachel Harrington, Ph.D., AVP of health equity sciences at NCQA, discusses advancing health equity, data challenges and 2025 updates to HEDIS measures.

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AI Hallucination in Healthcare Use

BHM Healthcare Solutions

Part 1 of 2 Analyze recent data on AI hallucination in healthcare, exploring its occurrence, implications, and strategies to mitigate associated risks. The post AI Hallucination in Healthcare Use appeared first on BHM Healthcare Solutions.

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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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CVS taps two new leaders at its pharmacy division

FierceHealthIT

CVS Health has announced further leadership appointments as the healthcare giant navigates choppy financial waters. | CVS Health has announced further leadership appointments as the healthcare giant navigates choppy financial waters.

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3 Ways to Manage Your Data Like an Asset With the ServiceNow Platform

Optimum Healthcare IT

Major roadblocks in desktop-only CMMS systems & how mobile apps can overcome them, ultimately optimizing healthcare maintenance operations. The post 3 Ways to Manage Your Data Like an Asset With the ServiceNow Platform appeared first on Optimum Healthcare IT.

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Digital Divides and Disability – Ranking Health Determinants in a Digital Age: Learning from WHO and LSE

Health Populi

Among 127 health determinants, two rank highest: digital divides in the era of tech-enabled health and care: digital divides that shape a person’s political, economic, and social environment, and the person’s health/disability status. The digital transformation of health and care compel us to re-consider and re-frame social determinants of health in the “digital age,” which is what the World Health Organization in collaboration with the London School of Economics have do

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Concord Technologies enters strategic partnership with Konica Minolta Healthcare

Digital Health Global

Improved data delivery, intelligent document processing, now available to Exa Platform users SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Concord Technologies (“Concord”), a leading provider of Secure Document Exchange, Intelligent Document Processing, and Interoperability solutions, has entered into a comprehensive, partnership with Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas Inc., a global leader in medical diagnostic imaging and healthcare information technology, to strengthen and improve data delivery and us

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Best Practices for Sharing Protected Health Information (PHI)

Explore essential topics in this ebook, including what constitutes PHI and how to identify it using 18 indicators. Gain insights into the importance of safeguarding PHI to protect patient privacy and learn about the severe consequences of HIPAA violations. Discover practical strategies for securely exchanging PHI within your healthcare organization, including assessing risks and implementing effective safeguards.

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Reduce Costs, Improve Security, and Maximize Access to Data with an Effective Health Data Archiving Partner

Healthcare IT Today

Harmony Healthcare IT , described by CEO Tom Liddell as an “enterprise data management solution,” has expanded over time from archiving health care data and decommissioning systems to management secondary uses, and especially AI, which “allows us to think in different ways.” At the CHIME Fall Forum conference, Liddell talks in this video of the “life cycle of data” and how it is often important to have quick access to data that is stored deep in an archive, ev

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How Republican 'red wave' in Washington could shakeup healthcare, pharma policy: S&P

FierceHealthIT

With the incoming Trump administration and a Republican-controlled Congress, significant policy shifts are expected for the healthcare industry, from changes to the Affordable Care Act, the tone at | Analysts with S&P Global Ratings don't expect a major ratings impact for healthcare companies over the near to intermediate term, but anticipate changes will be a net negative for the industry from a credit perspective.

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Kyruus Health Unveils New Tools to Transform Patient Access and Care Search

Healthcare IT Today

Access is a key challenge for patients and plan members. Kyruus Health recently launched two new products designed to address the challenge of access to care and care navigation: Reach and Guide. These solutions leverage artificial intelligence to streamline the experience. Healthcare IT Today sat down with Kyruus Health’s Chief Product Officer, Peter Beaumont, at their E3 Executive Summit to learn more about their new products.

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Lumifi Acquires Critical Insight, Doubles Down on Healthcare Cybersecurity

Healthcare IT Today

Third Acquisition in 13 Months Boosts Lumifi’s Incident Response Capabilities Lumifi , a leading managed detection and response (MDR) technology company, announces the acquisition of Critical Insight , marking its third acquisition in 13 months. This strategic move expands Lumifi’s service offerings and strengthens its presence in the healthcare and critical infrastructure cybersecurity sector.

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Patient Engagement & Cultural Competence Training Roadmap: A Guide to Reducing Staff Burnout

Speaker: Dr. Mauvareen Beverley, Patient Engagement and Cultural Competence Specialist

If you’re a healthcare provider, chances are you have experienced symptoms of burnout yourself or have colleagues who are currently facing extreme career dissatisfaction. One of the many ways to partially alleviate burnout is active patient engagement. By engaging with patients to understand their needs and preferences, healthcare providers can develop treatments tailored to the individual patient.