Tue.Apr 16, 2024

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Postpartum Support International launches Connect App for perinatal mental health

Mobi Health News

The mobile app aims to make mental health support and resources easily accessible for women postpartum.

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Healthcare 2030: Are We Consumers, CEOs, Health Citizens, or Castaways? 4 Scenarios On the Future of Health Care and Who We Are – Part 2

Health Populi

This post follows up Part 1 of a two-part series I’ve prepared in advance of the AHIP 2024 conference where I’ll be brainstorming these scenarios with a panel of folks who know their stuff in technology, health care and hospital systems, retail health, and pharmacy, among other key issues. Now, let’s dive into the four alternative futures built off of our two driving forces we discussed in Part 1.

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Healthcare spatial data company Kontakt.io raises $47.5M from Goldman Sachs

Mobi Health News

The funds will support the company's global growth and advance its AI-enabled Internet of Things platform.

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NHSE awards £8.5m contract to KPMG to ‘promote adoption’ of FDP

DigitalHealth

NHS England has awarded an £8.5m contract to consultancy firm KPMG to “promote the adoption” of the FDP by trusts and integrated care boards.

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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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Hybrid behavioral health provider Two Chairs scores $72M

Mobi Health News

The Series C equity and debt financing round brings the company's total raise to $103 million. Two Chairs will use it to expand its reach nationally.

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UnitedHealth Group posts $1.4B loss in Q1 amid Change cyberattack fallout

FierceHealthIT

UnitedHealth Group released its first-quarter earnings Tuesday morning as the industry continues to reel from the massive cyberattack on its Change Healthcare unit. | UnitedHealth Group released its first-quarter earnings Tuesday morning as the industry continues to reel from the massive cyberattack on its Change Healthcare unit.

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Helping Clinicians Gain More Control Over Their Time

Healthcare IT Today

For Rishi Sarna, MD, Chief Clinical Officer at Backline , communication is central. He points out that communications have lagged behind everything else in medicine, and are holding back progress in patient care and the physician experience. In the video interview below, we sat down with Dr. Sarna and Jackie Rice, VP and CIO at Frederick Health , to discuss these challenges and Frederick Health’s work with the Backline team to address them.

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House to discuss national data privacy bill with implications for healthcare

FierceHealthIT

The House Energy & Commerce subcommittee on innovation will hold a hearing Wednesday to discuss data privacy and the protection of kids online. | The House Energy & Commerce Committee holds a legislative hearing to discuss a slate of privacy and online safety bills Wednesday, one of which would give consumers more control over health data collected by apps and big tech.

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Queen Victoria Hospital NHS FT awards £10m EPR contract

DigitalHealth

A £10m contract has been awarded to Insight Direct by Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust for an electronic patient record system.

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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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UnitedHealth says seasonal pressures on MA utilization eased in Q1

FierceHealthIT

While all eyes were on UnitedHealth Group on Tuesday for an update on the cyberattack that's continuing to disrupt the industry, the healthcare giant also offered an update on multiple critical tre | UnitedHealth is a bellwether for the insurance industry, and was the first to sound the alarm last year about a spike in utilization among seniors that dragged the medical loss ratios of multiple companies.

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Mersey and West Lancashire implement Netcall digital solutions

DigitalHealth

Netcall's patient engagement portal, Patient Hub and Waiting List Validation tool have been implemented at Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals.

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Medable Achieves 75% eConsent Adoption Across Elderly Patients in Pivotal U.S. Renal Care Clinical Trial

Digital Health Global

Patients age 65+ cite efficiency and preference over traditional paper-based consenting PALO ALTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Medable Inc. , the leading technology provider for modern clinical trials, achieved an impressive 75% adoption of its Total Consent solution deployed in elderly patient population in U.S. Renal Care ’s (USRC) investigator-initiated trial.

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Come See AMD at ATA in Phoenix AZ – May 5-7, 2024

AMD Telemedicine

Elevate & Rejuvenate Your Virtual Visits! Stop by Booth #1121 Are you ready to transform your virtual patient visits into an unforgettable experience? Look no further than AMD Global Telemedicine. Our platform AGNES Connect, offers more than just telehealth – it provides an all-inclusive clinical exam experience that integrates seamlessly with medical devices across multiple specialties.

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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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BEN Partners with OSF HealthCare to Develop AI Solution for Primary Care Training & Patient Evaluation

Digital Health Global

AI assistants will train healthcare providers on patient assessments and support information collection for diagnoses JACKSON, Wyo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Brand Engagement Network (BEN) , an emerging provider of personalized customer engagement AI, and OSF HealthCare , an integrated health system caring for patients throughout Illinois and Michigan, today announced a pilot partnership that will bring BEN’s AI assistants to certain healthcare providers’ facilities to help enhance simulated

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Providers pitch their post-Change cybersecurity policy fixes to sympathetic Congress

FierceHealthIT

Healthcare providers held the receptive ears of lawmakers during a congressional hearing Tuesday morning exploring cybersecurity and related policy changes to be made in the wake of the Change Heal | With UnitedHealth Group out of the room, lawmakers were happy to entertain providers' calls for greater third-party cybersecurity liability and antitrust during a recent subcommittee hearing.

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Making Telehealth an Imperative

Joseph C. Kvedar, MD – Reinventing Healthcare

I recently gave a talk to a group of primary care clinicians updating them on the state of telehealth. My take-home message was: “This is a mature care delivery model now. You should decide how much you want to integrate it into your practice.

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Best practices, legislative priorities and SNFs: 4 key takeaways from the NAACOS spring conference

FierceHealthIT

The National Association of ACOs (NAACOS) hosted a spring conference last week, with sessions on post-acute care, fraud, implementation best practices, health equity and legislative priorities. | At last week's value-based care conference, presenters explained why its best practices playbook has no health equity section, legislative priorities during a lame duck Congressional session and the future of skilled nursing facilities.

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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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Digital Phenotyping: emerging HealthTech sub sector is 'one to watch in 2024 and 2025'

Lloyd Price

Exec Summary: Digital phenotyping is a rapidly growing field that uses data collected from personal digital devices to measure and understand human behaviour and health. This data can come from a variety of sources, including: Smartphones (app usage, location data, call and messaging patterns) Wearables (heart rate, sleep patterns, activity levels) Social media (posts, likes, comments) Computers (browsing history, search queries) By analysing this data, researchers can gain insights into a wide

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Behavioral health provider Two Chairs clinches $72M in equity, debt to expand hybrid model

FierceHealthIT

Two Chairs, a hybrid behavioral health provider, has closed $72 million in a series C equity and debt financing round. | The company operates in three states with plans to expand to new markets. It will also use the latest capital to beef up its technology.

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Meetup on #FHIR Access Control

Healthcare Exchange Standards

I will be speaking at an event coming up on Access Control. This is not just me speaking about IHE-PCF, but much more. Join us for the FHIR® Access Control Meetup where we'll take a closer look at the real-world challenges and solutions. Here's what you can look forward to: Privacy Policy Foundations : Dive into the essentials with John Moehrke, HL7 Security Workgroup Co-Chair.

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CVS creating new ACO in South Carolina through REACH program

FierceHealthIT

CVS Accountable Care and inVio Health Network, a collection of more than 600 providers in South Carolina, are partnering to improve care outcomes for 60,000 Medicare beneficiaries. | A new ACO is forming between CVS Health and a South Carolina-based provider health network, aimed at improving health outcomes for 60,000 Medicare beneficiaries.

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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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The Power of Peer Review Networks For Payers

BHM Healthcare Solutions

Discover the transformative impact of peer review networks for payers. Learn how these networks drive informed decisions and ROI. The post The Power of Peer Review Networks For Payers appeared first on BHM Healthcare Solutions.

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Maven beefs up fertility program with focus on natural conception, male fertility care

FierceHealthIT

Maven Clinic is expanding its fertility and family building program with additional providers and platform enhancements to streamline patient data and invoicing. | Maven has shared the details of its health coaching program, focused on natural conception, and has enhanced its provider portal to enable partner clinics to get paid quickly. It is also expanding its provider network to better support male fertility care.

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Hypertension Non-Pharmacological Treatment: A Comprehensive Guide

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

Disclaimer: The content provided in this guide on non-pharmacological treatments for hypertension is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare professional before making any changes to your treatment plan or lifestyle. Hypertension, often referred to as high blood pressure, stands as a pervasive health concern afflicting millions across the globe.

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Frazier Healthcare Partners Announces Acquisition of RevSpring

Healthcare IT Today

Investment in Leading Communications and Payment Solutions Provider Frazier Healthcare Partners (Frazier) , a Seattle-based, healthcare-focused investment firm, announced today that it has completed its acquisition of RevSpring (or the Company), a leading provider of end-to-end communication and payment solutions servicing healthcare and financial services companies, from leading private equity firm GTCR.

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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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Tris Pharma Launches Digital Health Business to Develop and Commercialize Digital Products for ADHD

Digital Health Global

– Tris Digital Health enters into licensing agreement with Braingaze to develop and commercialize first-in-class, AI-enhanced technology that offers healthcare professionals an objective tool to improve accuracy of ADHD diagnosis – – Tris will conduct U.S. clinical trials to validate Braingaze technology ahead of commercialization in the U.S. and Canada – MONMOUTH JUNCTION, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Tris Pharma, Inc.