Wed.Dec 27, 2023

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Digital health leaders on the most noteworthy events of 2023

Mobi Health News

From the end of the Public Health Emergency to the launch of ChatGPT and the Apple Vision Pro, executives reflect on what stood out to them this year.

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Successful RPM needs leading edge tech, thoughtful implementations

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

This flu season will see at least 26 million cases, 290,000 hospitalizations, and 19,000 deaths, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Pair that with a longstanding physician shortage and it could be a recipe for disaster in ERs and urgent care centers this winter. One way to alleviate the burden on healthcare workers and potentially improve the patient experience and outcomes is remote patient monitoring.

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Adverse events increased after hospitals acquired by private equity, study finds

FierceHealthIT

A hospital’s acquisition by a private equity firm is linked to a rise in adverse events despite the pool of lower risk patients they tend to admit, according to a Medicare Part A claims analysis pu | Hospital-acquired adverse events among Medicare beneficiaries were 25% higher within the three years after a private equity acquisition compared to control hospitals, researchers found when reviewing millions of Part A claims.

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LexisNexis Risk Solutions Takes Social Determinants of Health to New Heights

Healthcare IT Today

During the past decade, finally, health care is starting to deal in a structured, measurable manner with the life factors and environments that play the biggest role in their patients’ health. A recent offering from LexisNexis Risk Solutions promises to greatly expand access to this data, called social determinants of health (SDoH), for payers, clinicians, public health agencies, pharma companies, and other researchers.

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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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Average multiples in HealthTech M&A during 2023

Lloyd Price

Exec Summary Overall, 2023 presented a mixed picture for HealthTech M&A. While the sector retained significant investor interest and exhibited promising growth in certain areas, the broader economic context impacted valuations and slowed down the pace of deals. The average multiples in HealthTech M&A declined in 2023 compared to 2022. Here's a quick recap of the key points: Overall decrease: EV/Sales: Down from 5.6x in 2022 to 4.5x in 2023 (a decrease of 20%) EV/EBITDA: Down from 12.5x i

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Apple is banned from selling its latest Apple Watches in the U.S.

Mobi Health News

President Biden failed to overturn a U.S. International Trade Commission ban on sales and imports of Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2.

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Leveraging Connected Solutions for Improved Patient Care

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Huong Le Dieu, Lead Product Manager , BLabs at Baracoda In the rapidly evolving world of healthcare, where demographic shifts and the prevalence of chronic diseases have placed immense demands on our medical systems, a transformative potential is on the rise. Connected technologies have the potential to reshape the healthcare landscape as we know it.