Mon.Dec 02, 2024

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Combining Technology and Tradition to Transform Indigenous/Indian Healthcare

Healthcare IT Today

The resourceful and caring team at Reno Sparks Tribal Health Center (RSTHC) has been leveraging technology from NextGen Healthcare (NextGen) to deliver quality care to the American Indians in their community. Now, with the recent CMS announcement, they will be able to add traditional medicine. Healthcare IT Today had the opportunity to sit down with Angie Wilson, Tribal Health Director at RSTHC while she was attending the 2024 NextGen User Group Meeting (#NextGenUGM24).

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Are the AI safeguards currently in place sufficient to prevent a doomsday scenario?

KevinMD

My vote for Time’s Person of the Year is Artificial Intelligence (AI). I think AI is the most talked about and hyped (overhyped?) development of 2024, already transforming operations across numerous sectors, from manufacturing to financial services. In the health sector, AI has ushered in groundbreaking advancements in several areas, including psychotherapy, substituting for therapists and also posing ominous portents for Read moreā€¦ Are the AI safeguards currently in place sufficient to pr

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Movano Health secures FDA clearance for EvieMED Ring

Mobi Health News

The company says 510(k) clearance will allow it to pursue multiple business opportunities pertaining to remote patient monitoring and clinical trials.

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Remote therapeutic monitoring reduces readmissions, academic research shows

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Over the past decade, the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine has seen an increase in the number of highly complex infections. That's related to a few different factors. THE PROBLEM First, the population of the Sooner State has been trending less healthy in general. Second, surgeons at the Oklahoma City-based medical school are performing more complex surgeries.

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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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Zipline, Elton John AIDS Foundation expand partnership to Nigeria

Mobi Health News

The announcement comes two months after the pair revealed at the UN General Assembly its intent to expand Zipline infrastructure to improve care access nationwide.

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GE HealthCare acquires remaining stake of Nihon Medi-Physics from Sumitomo Chemical

Mobi Health News

The deal boosts GE HealthCare's pharma diagnostics sector and signifies its dedication to molecular imaging.

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M&A or affiliation improved rural hospitals' margins, reduced risk of closure: report

FierceHealthIT

Nearly half of rural hospitals moved out of the high-risk category after a merger, acquisition or affiliation with a larger system, a new analysis has found. | The analysis, conducted by healthcare consulting firm Dobson DaVanzo, found that among 110 rural hospitals that closed between 2011 and 2021, more than half were standalone hospitals without support from larger systems.

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Real-World Lessons From NYUā€™s ChatGPT Roll Out

Digital Health Wire

NYU Langone Health just lifted the curtain on its recent ChatGPT experiment , publishing an impressively candid look at all of the real-world data from its system-wide roll out. A new article in JAMIA details the first six months of usage and cost metrics for NYUā€™s HIPAA-compliant version of ChatGPT 3.5 (dubbed GenAI Studio), and the numbers paint a promising picture of AIā€™s first steps in healthcare.

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Three Steps to Unlock the Power of AI for Healthcare Transformation

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Emmanuelle Hose, Global Vice President of Industry Solutions at Rimini Street The use of AI in the healthcare market is booming , having reached $22,449.3 million in 2023 and is expected to grow 37.5% annually through 2030. From enhancing patient care and streamlining administrative processes to aiding in medical research and diagnostics, AI is revolutionizing healthcare.

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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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Data published online following data breach at Alder Hey

DigitalHealth

A major data breach of Alder Hey Childrenā€™s NHS FT's online systems has seen private information published online and shared via social media.

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Fierce Healthcare Fundraising Trackerā€”Sirona Medical picks up $42M; Alloy banks $16M for menopause care

FierceHealthIT

At Fierce Healthcare, we keep track of all the venture capital being funneled into the health tech and digital health industries. | Beta Bionics landed $60 million for diabetes management solutions, Medicaid startup Diverge Health picked up $52 million backed by GV and TailorMed secured $40 million for its patient financial assistance platform. Check out other recent funding rounds.

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CIO Podcast ā€“ Episode 85: Epic Cloud Migration with Tim Calahan

Healthcare IT Today

For the 85th episode of the CIO podcast hosted by Healthcare IT Today, we are talking about migrating Epic to the cloud with this episode’s special guest, Tim Calahan, MS, MBA, DBA, Chief Technology Officer at Michigan Medicine and CEO of EHC Consulting ! We kick this episode off by discussing why migrating Epic to the cloud should be a key priority for hospitals.

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ICHRA-focused StretchDollar raises $6M with help from Oscar Health

FierceHealthIT

Health benefits startup StretchDollar has raised $6 million from its latest seed funding rounds to improve its self-service platform, the company announced today. | Health benefits startup StretchDollar has raised $6 million, with help from Oscar Health, as the two companies put their weight behind ICHRAs.

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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. Thatā€™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. Youā€™ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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East Sussex Healthcare selects Nervecentre for new EPR

DigitalHealth

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust has selected Nervecentre as its preferred supplier for an electronic patient record (EPR).

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HealthEx Raises $14M Led by General Catalyst to Empower Patients and Health Systems to Do More with Health Data

Healthcare IT Today

HealthExā€™s AI-Driven Preference and Consent Platform Simplifies Patient Experience, Automates Security and Compliance for Healthcare Organizations, Unlocking how Data can be Used for Good HealthEx , a team of healthcare and technology veterans building a global consumer preference and consent platform for healthcare to unlock data access, launched today and announced $14M in Seed and Series A funding.

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NHS Englandā€™s federated data platform: One year on

DigitalHealth

Many of the initial concerns about the FDP have proven unfounded one year after its launch, writes Matthew Taylor, CEO of NHS Confederation.

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Veradigm launches AI scribe for small and independent practices

FierceHealthIT

Veradigm has launched an ambient AI scribe powered by AvodahMed to allow practitioners to save time generating patient encounter notes and reduce provider burnout. | AvodahMed and Veradigm worked closely to integrate the scribe into Veradigm's EHR solutions to maximize the time savings of the technology.

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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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Exploring the Costs to Implement an Employee Wellness Platform

GlobalMed

In today’s competitive business environment, implementing an employee wellness platform is not just a trend but a necessity for fostering a healthy, productive workforce. As companies seek to reduce burnout and enhance productivity, understanding the costs associated with integrating such platforms becomes crucial. Using GlobalMed Wellness as a case study, this blog delves into the factors influencing implementation costs and highlights the benefits of investing in employee wellness.

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Wound Care: Emerging HealthTech market to watch in 2025

Lloyd Price

Exec Summary: The wound care market is a rapidly growing market, with a projected value of $27.2 billion by 2027. This growth is being driven by a number of factors, including the increasing prevalence of chronic wounds, the aging population, and technological advances in wound care. Some of the emerging technologies in wound care include: Nanotechnology: Nanotechnology is being used to develop new wound dressings that can deliver drugs and other therapies directly to the wound site.

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Event Recap: Health Equity Through Wearables: Reducing Costs, Saving Lives

Connected Health Initiative

Studies show that remote monitoring services and wearable health technology can reduce care costs for patients and the healthcare system while improving patient outcomes and engagement. The Connected Health Initiative (CHI) strongly believes in the promise of digital health to help improve health equity and access and recently hosted a webinar focused on the importance of remote patient monitoring and wearable health technology for the continued improvement of health outcomes.

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Future HealthTech Valuations in 2025: A Dynamic Landscape

Lloyd Price

Exec Summary: While the healthtech M&A landscape is complex and subject to change, the long-term outlook remains positive. The increasing importance of digital health, coupled with abundant capital and supportive regulatory environments, is likely to drive continued M&A activity and higher valuations. In 2025, HealthTech valuations are expected to continue their upward trajectory, driven by several key factors: 1.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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2024 Digital Healthcare Marketing Downloads

Geonetric

The new year will be here before we know it ā€” are you (and your marketing strategy) ready? If you could use a few pointers to help reach your 2025 goals, the Geonetric team is here to help! We put together several resources over the course of 2024 to help you tackle rising digital healthcare […] Read 2024 Digital Healthcare Marketing Downloads at Geonetric.com.

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AI Governance Interview: Gabriela Mazorra From AI Forum NZ

LeanIX

AI governance is an essential process for ensuring generative AI achieves the potential envisioned for it. We spoke to Gabriela Mazorra , former Chair of the AI Governance Working Group with AI Forum NZ, about how we can ensure the AI dream doesn't turn into a nightmare.

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PocDoc secures Ā£5m funding to grow digital diagnostics business

DigitalHealth

PocDoc has raised Ā£5m in pre-series A round to help grow its app-based platform for the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of diseases.

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SAP LeanIX Now Available Through UK Government G-Cloud List

LeanIX

The UK government's G-Cloud Digital Marketplace is a digital store where public sector organizations can purchase reliable, best-of-breed cloud applications. Discover why SAP LeanIX has now been included in this list of vital services.

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How 3 Urgent Cares Tackled Key Metrics For Accelerated Growth

Considering the growth of your clinic? Itā€™s difficult to advance any business today without using technology ā€” but what will truly enhance your daily operations? How successful are other urgent care centers with these solutions? This article offers a glimpse into real-world technology experiences from urgent care centers like yours. Discover how various solutions can boost your growth potential and see firsthand how effective they are.

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Factors influencing engagement with adherence-enhancing mobile health app in sickle cell disease

BMC Digital Health

Mobile health (mHealth) applications have been utilized in chronic diseases to improve medication adherence, though factors driving engagement remain understudied. We previously demonstrated the benefits of mH.

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How World AIDS Day 2024 Can Inform Healthcare in 2025

Health Populi

December 1 2024 was World AIDS Day , which was observed by the Biden White House with the display of the entire AIDS Memorial Quilt on the South Lawn — all 54 tons of it. The Biden-Harris Administration announced efforts , in advance of World AIDS Day, to continue to fight HIV/AIDS “at home and abroad.” The press release for the effort noted that, ā€We remember those who have died from AIDS-related illnessesā€”honoring their courage and contributions as essential to the progress m