Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Cigna Healthcare, the health benefits division of The Cigna Group, has launched an E-Treatment option through MDLIVE by Evernorth Beginning this month, Cigna members can connect for urgent care from board-certified doctors without any direct interaction via phone or video.
FierceHealthIT
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Major Indiana managed care organizations and health systems are blamed for defrauding the state Medicaid system by tens, if not hundreds, of millions of dollars, says a newly unsealed whistleblower | A newly unsealed lawsuit alleges major health insurers and health systems defrauded Indiana Medicaid by hundreds of millions of dollars, with the government office likely influenced by corporate lobbying.
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Healthcare IT Today
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
The ErgoHome Series from Redrick is a workstation that is designed for radiologists working at home. The workstation’s stand out features include the flexible monitor mount, the adjustable desk height (24”-49.5”), cable management, and thoughtful extras. Here is our review. The team at Redrick has been making ergonomic workstations for healthcare professionals for over twenty years – particularly for radiologists.
FierceHealthIT
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Three months ago, startup Hippocratic AI released its first commercial product, a generative AI-based, task-specific healthcare agent. | Nvidia's venture capital arm, NVentures, along with Greycroft and Lee Shapiro of 7Wire Ventures, backed a $17 million investment in Hippocratic AI to fuel its product development of generative AI "agents.
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AI is transforming clinical trials—accelerating drug discovery, optimizing patient recruitment, and improving data analysis. But its impact goes far beyond research. As AI-driven innovation reshapes the clinical trial process, it’s also influencing broader healthcare trends, from personalized medicine to patient outcomes. Join this new webinar featuring Simran Kaur for an insightful discussion on what all of this means for the future of healthcare!
Optimum Healthcare IT
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Optimum Healthcare IT partners with Inova to go-live with Epic’s Beaker module across 5 hospitals and 31 other locations. The post How Inova Health Found Success with its Epic Beaker Implementation appeared first on Optimum Healthcare IT.
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DigitalHealth
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Dr Alec Price-Forbes has been appointed as the national CCIO and Helen Balsdon as the national CNIO, Digital Health News has learned.
FierceHealthIT
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions voted unanimously Thursday morning to bring civil enforcement and a criminal contempt charge against Steward Health CEO Ralph de la Tor | Ralph de la Torre, M.D., invoked the Fifth Amendment in his refusal to appear before Congress. Sens. Sanders and Cassidy said that he must invoke that right in person and in response to specific questions during testimony.
DigitalHealth
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Recommended digital therapies for mental health conditions could free up thousands of NHS therapists' hours, according to the NICE.
Healthcare IT Today
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
The following is a guest article by Aaron Timm, EVP and Chief Commercial Officer at Vivalink In recent years, Hospital-at-Home (HaH) programs have been accepted more widely as a way of providing acute-level care to patients at home. These programs are gaining traction worldwide because they offer solutions to challenges seen in traditional hospitals, such as capacity constraints, increasing expenses, and efforts to improve patient experiences and outcomes.
Speaker: Jennifer Hill
Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.
BHM Healthcare Solutions
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Part 6: Regulatory and Ethical Considerations in AI As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform healthcare, decision-makers must navigate a complex landscape of regulatory requirements and ethical considerations. The post Regulatory and Ethical Considerations in AI Adoption in Healthcare Settings appeared first on BHM Healthcare Solutions.
FierceHealthIT
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
One of the top leaders at Walmart's shuttered healthcare unit is making the jump to value-based care company Lumeris. | One of the top leaders at Walmart's shuttered healthcare unit is making the jump to value-based care company Lumeris.
Healthcare IT Today
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
New Healthtech Startup Uses Advanced Data Analytics to Provide Tailored Benefits Solutions, Driving Cost Savings and Enhanced Employee Satisfaction Sounder Benefits , an intelligent benefits healthtech company that provides total benefit solutions for high-growth companies, launched today. Built at Redesign Health , Sounder Benefits will combine AI-driven insights and strategic benefits advisory services to design comprehensive total benefits strategies that go beyond traditional benefit solutio
FierceHealthIT
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
A health systems-backed tech company has reached a deal with Texas’ attorney general to settle allegations that a generative AI product used by “at least four major Texas hospitals” was less accura | Pieces Technologies agreed to more clearly disclose how it is describing its tools’ performance, and to provide more explicit disclosures to its hospital customers covering how the products are to be used and could potentially lead to patient harm.
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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.
DigitalHealth
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Careology and the Ella Dawson Foundation have partnered to offer tailored support to young people with cancer via an app.
FierceHealthIT
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
2024 has been a year that has tested healthcare organizations' cyber resilience, and shone a spotlight on critical vulnerabilities. | Cybersecurity leaders at major health systems and leading health insurers say they are now keenly focused on building more a resilient healthcare ecosystem rather than just reacting to threats.
BMC Digital Health
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
New interventions aimed at increasing access to and adherence to antiretroviral therapy among young people living with the human immunodeficiency virus (YPLHIV) are needed. This study assessed the cost-effecti.
FierceHealthIT
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Walmart's tobacco surcharge unfairly raised health insurance costs, affected employees claim in a new class-action lawsuit. | Two Walmart workers have filed a class-action lawsuit against the company's health plan, claiming a tobacco surcharge violates ERISA and has unfairly resulted in higher health insurance premiums.
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Connected Health Initiative
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Remote patient monitoring is an increasingly important element of cost-effective healthcare for Americans. Recently, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have expanded the use cases for remote monitoring, including at Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Rural Health Clinics (RHCs). These “safety net” providers are crucial access points for often underserved patient populations from urban centers to exurban and sparsely populated rural communities.
FierceHealthIT
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
The U.S. | The U.S. health system ranked last in an analysis of 10 wealthy nations and their healthcare services, based on key health equity, access to care and outcome measures.
LeanIX
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Shadow AI is on the rise and numerous case studies have shown that it can be a major issue for organizations that don't have comprehensive AI governance in place. Discover how SAP LeanIX can empower you to leverage AI without the risk.
FierceHealthIT
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Midi Health, a virtual care clinic focused on women navigating midlife hormonal change, gained major female celebrity investors including Amy Schumer, Tory Burch and professiona | Actress Amy Schumer, actress Connie Britton, professional soccer player Brandi Chastain, producer Meena Harris, former Meta executive Sheryl Sandberg and fashion designer Tory Burch are among the celebrities that invested.
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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.
Health Populi
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Only 20% of U.S. adults have a positive view of the pharmaceutical industry, garnering the lowest positive vibes among Americans in Gallup’s latest survey on peoples’ opinions of industries in America. About 1 in 3 Americans feel positively about health care in the U.S., on par with publishing and the electric/gas industries — on the lower end of these findings.
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