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South Korea approves first local skin cancer detection AI

Mobi Health News

LifeSemantics plans to commercialise its mobile app-based AI screening solution by yearend.

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'When in doubt, include the nursing informatics team'

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The nursing profession is changing – in large part fueled by information technology that can help nurses meet a growing list of challenges, said Summer Blackerby, RN, chief nursing officer at CoxHealth Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. Blackerby knows what it is like being a nurse today and the challenges nurses face on a daily basis. She also is intimately familiar with the state of nursing informatics today – how it is helping and where it needs to improve.

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Indian ICU tech startup to go global with $11M funding

Mobi Health News

Cloudphysician targets to enter the United States, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia with its smart ICU and emergency department solutions.

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“Listen to Me:” Personalization in Health Care Starts With Taking Patients’ Voices Seriously – the 15th Beryl Institute-Ipsos PX Pulse Survey

Health Populi

Patients’ experience with health care in the U.S. dropped to its lowest point over the past year, explained in the 15th release of The Beryl Institute – Ipsos PX Pulse survey. The study into U.S. adult consumers’ perspectives defined “patient experience” (PX) as, “The sum of all interactions, shaped by an organization’s culture, that influence patient perceptions across the continuum of care.” The survey was fielded by Ipsos among 1,018 U.S. adults

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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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Sidecar Health scores $165M for employer health insurance plans

Mobi Health News

The company will use the funds to expand its employer-focused offerings into Florida.

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MBS review wants to retain first video telehealth consult with specialists

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A review committee tasked to advise the Australian government on publicly funded services listed on the Medicare Benefits Schedule has released its official recommendations on implementing subsidised telehealth services in the country. This comes as many COVID-19-era telehealth items, including assessments for COVID-19 antiviral medication over the phone, are set to expire next month, July.

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NICE publishes draft guidance on digital management of COPD

DigitalHealth

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has published draft guidance on digital supported self-management of COPD.

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What’s Needed to Improve Security in Medical Implants

Healthcare IT Today

Ritwik Batabyal, CTO & Innovation Officer at Mastek , wants to broaden the conversation about network-connected implants and their risks. Working for a well-established company in the area of digital services, he is witness to the dramatic growth in interconnected pacemakers, infusion pumps, and other devices—20% growth in 2023, he says. The security flaws in these products therefore become of greater concern.

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NHSE seeking provider to support cyber resilience in NHS supply chain

DigitalHealth

NHS England is letting a contract worth £4.3m to “enhance cyber risk visibility, assurance and resilience” throughout the NHS supply chain.

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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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Hal Wolf on the International Reach of HIMSS, Informa Acquiring the HIMSS Conference, and Much More

Healthcare IT Today

Two out of five HIMSS members live outside the United States now. This represents tremendous growth in the international reach of HIMSS, which is the subject of this interview with President and CEO Hal Wolf. The interview was held at HIMSS Europe, where HIMSS has a growing presence and a global office in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Wolf says that the problems faced by clinicians are worldwide in scope: aging populations, workforce shortages, etc.

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Crisis communications: how to cope when the NHS is held to ransom

DigitalHealth

Building a reputation in health tech can take decades, yet it can be undone by a single crisis, writes Silver Buck’s Sarah Bruce

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JPMorgan: How health insurance premiums are impacting small businesses

FierceHealthIT

Health insurance premiums are putting major pressure on small businesses, according to a new analysis from the JPMorganChase Institute. | Health insurance premiums are putting major pressure on small businesses, according to a new analysis from the JPMorganChase Institute.

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Bayer and Rad AI Announce Collaboration agreement

Digital Health Global

Collaboration brings together Rad AI’s generative AI radiology reporting solutions and patient follow-up management solution with Bayer’s Calantic Digital Solution Platform NATIONAL HARBOR, Md.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–As experts from around the globe gather at the annual Society for Informatics in Medicine (SIIM) conference, Bayer and Rad AI are announcing a collaboration to bring Rad AI’s cutting edge AI radiology operational solutions to Calantic Digital Solution customers.

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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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Rural, independent Minnesota hospitals launch clinically integrated network

FierceHealthIT

Nineteen rural Minnesota hospitals and their 50-plus clinics have banded together to form a clinically integrated network (CIN) serving more than 750,000 people. | Headwaters High-Value Network aligns 19 independent hospitals for greater care coordination, cost savings and other efficiencies of scale.

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Anterior Secures $20 Million Series A to Unlock Administrative Efficiencies for Healthcare Payers

Healthcare IT Today

Clinician-Built Generative AI Company Utilizes Advanced Technology to Reduce Near Trillion-Dollar Administrative Burden in U.S. Healthcare Anterior , the AI company built by clinicians to transform healthcare administration, today announced the completion of a $20 million Series A funding round. The funding round was led by New Enterprise Associates (NEA) , with participation from Sequoia Capital , Blue Lion Global , and Neo.

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Startups and legacy cancer centers alike are moving the field forward with generative AI

FierceHealthIT

While the buzz around generative AI continues to build, physicians at advanced cancer centers, startups and biomedical companies are seeing the potential for gen AI solutions to advance cancer rese | At the AWS Summit in Washington, D.C., startup founders and cancer care physicians discussed their early work leveraging AWS' generative AI and cloud technologies to advance cancer research.

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Foodsmart Loads Its Plate With $200M

Digital Health Wire

The headliner of this week’s funding-heavy news lineup was Foodsmart, which loaded its plate with over $200 million to expand the reach of its virtual nutrition services. Foodsmart supports patients facing chronic disease and food insecurity by partnering with health plans and providers to improve access to personalized healthy eating options. The FoodSMART telenutrition platform delivers virtual nutrition counseling from the largest standalone network of Registered Dietitians in the US, with in

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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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Walgreens slashes profit guidance with plans to close more pharmacy stores, cut stake in VillageMD

FierceHealthIT

Walgreens stock fell 24% Thursday morning as the drugstore chain slashed its profit outlook for 2024 amid a "challenging" environment for its pharmacy operations. | Walgreens is plotting a financial turnaround that includes closing a "significant portion" of underperforming retail pharmacy stores in the U.S. over the next three years.

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Is Virtual Health Taking a Step Back?

Health System CIO

Despite the fact that it “remains a valuable tool for managing long-term health issues and for populations with mobility challenges or those who require frequent check-ins,” telehealth is on the decline, according to David Chou. In this piece, he examines the key factors behind the trend and what leaders can do to ensure virtual care remains an option.

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25 Years of Marketing Technology Trends: 2004 – 2008

Geonetric

This is the second article in our series highlighting the technological breakthroughs that shaped healthcare, marketing, and our work at Geonetric over our first 25 years in business. Read the first article, which covers 1999 – 2003, here. The year 2004 marked Geonetric’s fifth anniversary as an agency, and the third year in its shift […] Read 25 Years of Marketing Technology Trends: 2004 – 2008 at Geonetric.com.

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XEALTH LAUNCHES DEWEY, THE INDUSTRY’S FIRST PERFORMANCE-BASED, DIGITAL HEALTH BENCHMARKING TOOL

Xealth

SEATTLE—June 27, 2024— Xealth , the leader in scaling digital health, today announced the launch of Dewey, an interactive database of deployed use case categories with associated engagement metrics, which enables customers of Xealth to visualize and track the progress of their digital health initiatives and compare their results to their peers. With more than 20 million assets and programs distributed to more than five million patients over seven years, Xealth has unique industry insights on how

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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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Walgreens slashes profit guidance with plans to close more pharmacy stores and restructure VillageMD business

FierceHealthIT

Walgreens stock fell 24% Thursday morning as the drugstore chain slashed its profit outlook for 2024 amid a "challenging" environment for its pharmacy operations. | Walgreens is plotting a financial turnaround that includes closing a "significant portion" of underperforming retail pharmacy stores in the U.S. over the next three years.

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3 Healthcare HR Challenges GenAI Can Help Solve

Optimum Healthcare IT

Discover how GenAI can solve healthcare HR challenges by improving efficiency, provider experience, and workplace culture amidst regulatory complexities. The post 3 Healthcare HR Challenges GenAI Can Help Solve appeared first on Optimum Healthcare IT.

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AI Governance And Enterprise Architecture: Our Perspective

LeanIX

As a market leader in enterprise architecture, our customers have been asking us what our position is on AI adoption and governance. Seth Lippincott explores the SAP LeanIX viewpoint on AI and our recommendations for leveraging AI tools.

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Reimbursement Challenges and Opportunities for Remote Patient Monitoring in Value-Based Care Models

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

In the evolving landscape of healthcare, the shift towards value-based care models represents a significant transformation aimed at improving the quality, accessibility, and affordability of healthcare. Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) has emerged as a critical technology in this paradigm, promising to enhance patient outcomes and streamline healthcare delivery.

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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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SCOTUS restores emergency abortions in Idaho, hands EMTALA challenge back to lower courts

FierceHealthIT

After a brief misfire earlier this week, the Supreme Court has now officially ruled that it will lift a ban on emergency abortions in the state of Idaho while leaving the larger question of state b | Though the top court pulled back on a preliminary injunction pending appeal it granted in January, justices still appear divided on the core question of whether a federal emergency care law preempts Idaho's abortion ban.

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Lawmakers seek balance between lower prescription drug prices, drug innovation incentives

FierceHealthIT

Leading health legislators say they are focused on reducing prescription drug prices while minimizing unintended consequences of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). | Republicans and Democrats agree drug prices must be reduced but disagree on the best solution to ensure drug innovation stays robust.

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