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Virtual care comes to NSW prisons, courts

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

All correctional settings in New South Wales now have access to virtual care services. The Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network has worked with Corrective Services NSW, Youth Justice NSW, and local health districts to roll out virtual care across prisons, courts, and youth justice centres in the state. Based on a media release, the service extends routine and specialist care to people in custody, including antenatal and palliative care, mental health and chronic disease management.

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Bonus Features – July 28, 2024 – 69% of patients will switch providers if communication doesn’t meet expectations, business associates account for 39% of data breaches, plus 21 more stories

Healthcare IT Today

Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job.

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re.cogni.ze Study Shows: Digital Early Detection of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) Suitable at All Levels of Medical Care – neotiv Reports

Digital Health Global

PHILADELPHIA–(BUSINESS WIRE)– At the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) from July 28th to August 1st, 2024 in Philadelphia/USA, the results of the real-world application study re.cogni.ze were presented for the first time. The study, initiated by Roche and conducted in cooperation with the digital health company neotiv, examined the user-friendliness, adherence, and acceptance of digital early detection of mild cognitive impairment (MCI: ICD-10 Code F06.7).

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Steward Health Care plans to close 2 Massachusetts hospitals by end of August

FierceHealthIT

Bankrupt Steward Health Care plans to close two of its eight Massachusetts hospitals, Carney Hospital and Nashoba Valley Medical Center, by the end of August after failing to receive qualified bids | Bankrupt Steward Health Care plans to close two of its eight Massachusetts hospitals by the end of August after failing to receive qualified bids, the health system said Friday.

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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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Mayo Clinic Tops Hospital AI Readiness Index

Digital Health Wire

The ambient temperature is rising, and CB Insights just launched its Hospital AI Readiness Index to determine which health systems are most prepared for the shift. The index is based on an analysis of top private-sector systems in the U.S. (by hospital count), ranked by how prepared they are to adapt to a rapidly evolving AI landscape across two key pillars: Innovation – measures a system’s track record of developing or acquiring novel AI capabilities, also considers the presence of an AI-