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Viome Life Sciences acquires Naring Health and its subsidiaries

Mobi Health News

The Washington-based company will combine Naring Health, DiscernDx and Foodome's resources with its offerings to develop more personalized nutrition options.

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Wolverhampton’s 10-yr EPR deal with System C propels digital maturity

DigitalHealth

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust has signed a 10-year contract with System C for an integrated electronic patient record (EPR) system.

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GI health platform Vivante Health signs national distribution contract with UnitedHealthcare

Mobi Health News

The company's personalized care plans will be available to UHC customers, including its self-funded employers.

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To protect teens' mental health, YouTube is limiting potentially harmful repeated content recommendations

FierceHealthIT

YouTube will now limit repeated recommendations of videos about ideal standards for teens, who the platform said are susceptible to forming negative beliefs about themselves after their repeated vi | The company’s Youth and Families Advisory Committee, a team of independent experts in child development, digital learning, children’s media and more, helped YouTube identify categories of content that may be harmless as a single video but could be problematic for some teens if viewed repeatedly.

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The Evolution of Communication in Healthcare Settings

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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Pair Team Raises $9 Million Series A to Expand Access to Health Care Services for Medicaid’s Most Vulnerable Patients

Healthcare IT Today

Through its Value-Based Care Enablement Solution, the Round Advances the Company’s Efforts to Improve Care Across California Pair Team , a virtual and community-based primary care solution connecting Medicaid’s highest-risk patients to high-quality care, today announced it has raised $9 million in Series A funding. The financing was led by NEXT VENTURES , with participation from PTX Capital , Create Health Ventures , OCA Ventures , CHCF Innovation Fund , Kapor Capital , Augment Vent

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New Lenovo Server Permits AI to Run Locally

Healthcare IT Today

Lenovo has been famous for their laptops for a long time, but they also have a strong business in computer servers. They offer hardware for data centers as well as edge locations, along with a SaaS style pricing model called TruScale. According to Robert Daigle, Director of Global AI at Lenovo , a new system called the Lenovo ThinkEdge SE455 V3 makes it possible to run compute-heavy tasks such as generative AI in a workplace at “the edge.” The SE455 is only half as loud as comparable

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EBRI: How employer-sponsored coverage has evolved under the ACA

FierceHealthIT

When the Affordable Care Act was passed, some feared its changes could lead many employers to drop health coverage altogether. | When the Affordable Care Act was passed, some feared its changes could lead many employers to drop health coverage altogether.

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How Healthcare Can Embrace the Cloud Without Jeopardizing Data

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Rodman Ramezanian, Global Cloud Threat Lead at Skyhigh Security Healthcare, like other sectors, is undergoing a massive digital transformation to meet the changing needs of patients and workers. As part of this transformation, there are a growing number of roles that can be performed virtually – such as grant administrators, clinical trial coordinators, or telehealth care providers – although some workers, like emergency room physicians, must still be present

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September's diving volumes slash hospital margins, Kaufman Hall reports

FierceHealthIT

Hospitals’ financials dipped in September as volumes dipped “across the board” and labor expenses inched upward, according to Kaufman Hall’s monthly sector report. | Reduced month-over-month volume metrics and a bump in labor expenses chipped at the hospital sector's operating margins, according to the healthcare consulting firm.

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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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Nye Health launches digital patient support programme capability

DigitalHealth

Patient support programme capability has been launched to the Nye Health digital platform, which uses analytics and data integration to support patients.

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6 Key Takeaways from the 3rd Annual RPM Summit

Health Recovery Solutions

The 2023 Remote Patient Monitoring Summit & Technology Showcase hosted by Business Research & Intelligence Network examined key and emerging trends in remote patient monitoring (RPM) to improve patient outcomes through transformed home care management, healthcare delivery and accessibility, policy and reimbursement updates, patient engagement , and reduced spending costs.

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Medbelle and Aberdeen Orthopaedics partner for improved private care

DigitalHealth

A newly formed partnership between Aberdeen Orthopaedics and Medbelle is helping to improve the experience of healthcare for private patients.

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Hospitals file lawsuit to bar HHS' ban on 3rd-party web trackers

FierceHealthIT

Hospitals are taking their campaign against the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS’) “rule for thee but not for me” crackdown on third-party web trackers to the courts. | The hospital lobby said the tools—which are currently in use on the government's own health websites—are needed to better spread health information and increase access.

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The Role of Technology in Remote Patient Monitoring

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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Autonomous training tool delivers in-demand surgical skills with feedback 

DigitalHealth

Trainee surgeons learning to conduct laparoscopic (or keyhole) surgery will soon be able to complete their training quicker due to an AI-empowered system.

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Alignment Healthcare reports $35M loss but eyes long-term market expansion

FierceHealthIT

Alignment Healthcare is still yet to turn a profit, as the company has recorded a net loss of $35 million in the third quarter, but executives are not sweating just yet. | Alignment Healthcare alluded to future market expansion during a third-quarter earnings call while also highlighting outperformance in membership and adjusted gross profit.

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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ? 

DigitalHealth

Today's briefing reports on a partnership between My Possible Self and East Warrington Primary Care Network and news the IN Group has acquired Bio Talent.

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MDaudit’s 2023 Annual Benchmark Report Finds a Fourfold Increase in External Payer Audits, Patient Volumes Double

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. External payer audits quadrupled in volume in 2023, making timely responses more challenging than ever for resource-strapped healthcare organizations. Though patient volumes and surgeries have begun to recover from COVID-19 declines – with a 23% […] The article MDaudit’s 2023 Annual Benchmark Report Finds a Fourfold Increase in External Payer Audits, Patient Volumes Double appeared first on

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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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ReferWell and CareJourney Announce Joint Solution Aimed at Helping ACOs and Health Plans Improve Outcomes

Digital Health Global

ARLINGTON, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– ReferWell , the leading digital health company in patient care scheduling, and CareJourney , the market leader in provider cost and quality data, have announced the release of ReferWell’s Perfect Match℠ solution powered by CareJourney to assist accountable care organizations (ACOs) and health plans in improving patient outcomes and reducing costs.

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Amwell scores major deal with Defense Health Agency, but stock slides as losses grow

FierceHealthIT

Telehealth giant Amwell (formerly American Well) inked a major contract with the Defense Health Agency to expands its reach into the government and public sectors. | Telehealth giant Amwell (formerly American Well) inked a major contract with the Defense Health Agency to expands its reach into the government and public sectors. But the virtual care company saw its revenue decline year over year and its net loss widen during the quarter.

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Verana Health Partners with Foundation Fighting Blindness to Integrate Genetic Testing Data into Real-World Evidence Research

Digital Health Global

First of its Kind Collaboration Marries Genomics Data with World’s Largest Database of Ophthalmologic Patient Encounters to Improve Accuracy of Clinical Research SAN FRANCISCO & COLUMBIA, Md.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Verana Health ® (Verana), a digital health company helping to revolutionize patient care and clinical research by unlocking the potential of real-world data, and the Foundation Fighting Blindness – the world’s leading organization committed to finding treatments and cures fo

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Cigna boosts guidance as it posts $1.4B in profit for Q3

FierceHealthIT

The Cigna Group is raising its guidance on the back of $1.4 billion in profit and $49 billion in revenue for the third quarter. | The Cigna Group is raising its guidance on the back of $1.4 billion in profit and $49 billion in revenue for the third quarter.

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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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6 challenges healthtech can help us tackle – Pt.2

Digital Health Global

Three years after Covid-19 was declared, healthcare systems have been slow to change, despite their inadequacies. However, the healthcare sector is undergoing a technology-driven evolution, attracting significant venture capital investment and government collaboration. Healthtech is no longer a mere addition but a crucial ally in making healthcare accessible and efficient.

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Three FHIR myths that hold back digital health enterprises

Redox

Healthcare software vendors prioritize projects that use HL7 ® Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR ® ) over those built on other standards for many reasons. Because FHIR resources have a defined structure, they can be accessed, manipulated, and exchanged in ways that other standards aren’t today. In addition to the benefits of FHIR, interoperability mandates are moving the market incrementally, but towards FHIR domination.

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Quantum Health Announces Results of New 2023 Healthcare Navigation Cost-Savings Impact Analysis

Digital Health Global

Five-year study evaluates entire Quantum Health client base; third-party validated actuarial analysis indicates market-leading 3.3 to ROI in year one and 5.3 to 1 ROI (4.8 ROI net of reductions to administrative fees) after year three of deploying Quantum Health’s navigation platform Company introduces new study methodology comparing individual clients’ claims performance with their claims forecasts DUBLIN, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Quantum Health , the leading consumer healthcare naviga

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National Diabetes Month: Virtual Care’s Role in Improving Diabetes Management

AMC Health

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 37.3 million people in the United States — 11.3% of the population — live with diabetes.

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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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Accreditation Consulting in Healthcare: A Roadmap to Success

BHM Healthcare Solutions

The need for high-quality care and patient safety is paramount. Healthcare organizations must continually strive for excellence and compliance with industry standards to ensure the best outcomes for their patients. One valuable tool in achieving this is accreditation consulting. Accreditation consulting can serve as a guiding light for healthcare organizations looking to attain or maintain accreditation, such as URAC or NCQA accreditation.

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HealthTech Africa 2024

Lloyd Price

Exec Summary: Healthtech in Africa is booming, with a growing number of startups and established companies developing innovative solutions to improve healthcare access and affordability on the continent. In 2024, there are a number of key events and trends to watch in the African healthtech space. Events Africa Health Exhibition 2024: This is Africa's largest healthcare event, co-located with Medlab Africa, the continent's leading medical laboratory exhibition.

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Patients Flock to Online Records and Health Apps

Digital Health Wire

Digital patient experiences are becoming more important than ever, with new figures from the ONC showing a massive jump in demand for ways to access health information online. The 2022 Health Information National Trends Survey (n=6,252) found that the portion of US adults who accessed their medical records through online tools jumped 50% between 2020 and 2022, from 38% to 57%.