Thu.Feb 29, 2024

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Hospital at Home: Prospects and Challenges, and Learnings from Best Buy Health

Health Populi

With the urgent need to identify more efficient and lower-cost health care delivery models, we look to growing evidence for digital health technologies that support the Hospital at Home (HaH) model, considered in a new review article published in late February in npj Digital Medicine, The hospital at home in the USA: current status and future prospects.

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Salvo Health secures $5M for digital gastrointestinal care

Mobi Health News

The company offers a virtual care clinic for people with chronic gut issues and will use the funds to expand its reach with providers.

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Virta Health champions its nutrition therapy as an effective GLP-1 off-ramp. Here's why

FierceHealthIT

Telemedicine clinic Virta Health believes its members can achieve significant and sustained improvement in weight loss, even if a patient has stopped taking a GLP-1 drug, a newly released paper in | A new study in Diabetes Therapy from Virta Health says the company's carbohydrate restricted nutrition therapy allows patients who no longer want a GLP-1 prescription to still keep the weight off.

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Data exchange company Moxe Health secures $25M

Mobi Health News

The company offers tools to payers and providers to share patient health information and will use the funds to scale its operations.

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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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Three Key Takeaways From ViVE2024

Healthcare IT Today

Cybersecurity and the Change Healthcare outage dominated the hallway conversations at ViVE2024. AI was everywhere at ViVE2024, but companies were much more realistic with their productivity claims this year. In the exhibit hall, larger booths were more noticeable. The three key takeaways from the ViVE2024 event for me were: Cybersecurity risk and the Change Healthcare outage was top-of-mind for attendees Vendors are being more realistic in their deployment of AI Larger booths are starting to app

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Exclusive: ambitious shared EPR procurement for four NHS trusts ended

DigitalHealth

One of the largest shared EPR procurements, covering four NHS trusts in Blackpool, Lancashire and South Cumbria, has been abandoned at the eleventh hour without selecting a supplier or awarding a contract.

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Unlearn Raises $50 Million Series C to Optimize Clinical Research With AI-Powered Digital Twin Technology

Healthcare IT Today

Using Novel Digital Twins of Clinical Trial Participants, Unlearn is Accelerating Clinical Research to Help Bring New Treatments to Patients Sooner Unlearn , an AI company creating digital twins of clinical trial participants that enable smaller, faster studies, today announced a $50M Series C round led by Altimeter Capital, joined by returning investors Radical Ventures, Wittington Ventures, Mubadala Capital, Epic Ventures, and Necessary Venture Capital.

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Elsevier Health, partners unveil conversational AI decision support tool

FierceHealthIT

Elsevier Health has launched an generative AI-driven version of its flagship clinical decision support tool, ClinicalKey, in partnership with AI company OpenEvidence. | The tool, developed with several key partners, offers an advanced conversational search interface to help doctors find important medical information at the point of care. More than 30,000 doctors across the U.S. have tested the underlying AI technology.

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Generative AI in Your Desk Drawer: How to Get There

Healthcare IT Today

Previous articles in this series have shown how generative AI can be used for administrative and back-office functions in health care. Now we’ll look at how models are trained for these specific purposes. Training Generative AI Models Every industry has to develop domain-specific models, and health care has the extra burden of protecting personally identifying data.

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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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'Dozens and dozens' of data analytics projects drive $100M+ in savings, revenue gains for UnityPoint Health

FierceHealthIT

Long-term commitment and a willingness to stomach both upfront and last-mile burdens are the price of admission for millions in analytics-based cost savings and revenue enhancements. | The nonprofit health system partnered with Health Catalyst on eight years of performance improvement initiatives targeting length of stay, care management, ED utilization and other costly focus areas.

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Navigating digital transformation in healthcare

DigitalHealth

Ahead of Rewired 2024, Beverley Bryant, CDIO at Guy's and St Thomas' and King's College Hospital Foundation Trusts, shares insights in Computer Weekly from their joint digital transformation journey: the Apollo project.

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Affordable Care Act preventive services under threat: Previewing Braidwood oral arguments

FierceHealthIT

A core provision of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), responsible for ensuring hundreds of millions of Americans receive free access to preventive services, faces a serious legal challenge March 4.

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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ? 

DigitalHealth

Today's briefing covers the launch of a new mental health research hub and Dutch researchers' use of new technology to find cures for rare diseases.

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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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5 Risks Of Legacy Technology For Enterprise Architects

LeanIX

Enterprise architecture management can be undermined by obsolete IT components. Discover five reasons why technology obsolescence risk management needs to be a key part of your enterprise architecture practice.

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NHS Mental Health Trust looks to transform digital capabilities with Access Rio EPR

DigitalHealth

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust have chosen Access Rio EPR to enhance and connect their systems.

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CI&T Advances the Digital Health Ecosystem for Patients and Providers at HIMSS24

Digital Health Global

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– CI&T (NYSE:CINT), a leader in driving AI-powered digital transformation for global brands, will be showcasing its innovative solutions to advance the future of healthcare and life sciences at the 2024 HIMSS Global Health Conference taking place in Orlando, FL on March 11-15, 2024. CI&T partners with some of the largest pharmaceutical, consumer healthcare and medical device companies in the world to help create innovative digital experiences for patie

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Radiology’s Next Phase: Real-Time Collaboration Leading the Way

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Vivian Liu, COO at Braid Health One thing in healthcare remains constant: the need for answers. This is why radiology is a pillar of our healthcare system because, without a diagnosis, there is no treatment. In today’s digital age, people want things to be fast, convenient, and reliable. The same is true in 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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Detecting neoplasia in Barrett’s oesophagus with CADe

Digital Health Global

Detecting early neoplasia in Barrett’s oesophagus is challenging due to its subtle endoscopic appearance. The Barrett’s Oesophagus Imaging for Artificial Intelligence (BONS-AI) consortium developed a Computer-Aided Detection (CADe) system to aid in identifying neoplastic lesions efficiently. The study, published in The Lancet Digital Health , integrates prospectively collected data and compares CADe performance with that of Barrett’s oesophagus experts and general endoscopists.

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Highmark unites diversified business solutions under Alloyed Works umbrella

FierceHealthIT

Highmark is uniting its diversified business offerings under one roof with the launch of its new Alloyed Works unit. | Highmark is uniting its diversified business offerings under one roof with the launch of its new Alloyed Works unit.

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Platform Trials emerging as new study types for evaluating Digital Health solutions

Lloyd Price

Exec Summary: A platform trial is a specific type of clinical trial designed for efficiency and adaptability, making it well-suited for evaluating rapidly evolving interventions like digital health solutions. Platform trials are not a complete replacement for clinical trials, they offer a valuable addition to the clinical research toolbox, particularly in the fast-paced and data-rich landscape of digital health.

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Tenet Healthcare selling 2 California hospitals to Adventist Health for $550M

FierceHealthIT

Tenet Healthcare has cut a deal to sell two California hospitals and their related operations to Adventist Health for about $550 million, the for-profit announced Thursday morning. | The deal is expected to close this spring and comes alongside a revenue cycle services agreement between the two systems.

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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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Apple poised to follow Samsung and enter the Smart Ring Wearable HealthTech market competing with Oura?

Lloyd Price

Exec Summary: Based on recent press reports, Apple is showing strong signs of entering the smart ring market, competing with Samsung and Oura. The potential entry of Apple and Samsung into the smart ring market with their respective products, the Apple Smart Ring and the Galaxy Ring, is likely to have both positive and negative impacts on Oura, the current market leader.

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ViVE 2024 Recap and Major Announcements

Digital Health Wire

ViVE Los Angeles is officially a wrap, and the collaborative event between HLTH and CHIME keeps growing up right before our eyes. The show’s third year eased up on the flashy displays and DJs that were hard to miss in Miami and Nashville in favor of a more down-to-business approach, not unlike the AI conversations happening in the expo hall. True to form, the vendors were the stars of the show, so we’ll follow ViVE’s lead and get right into some of the biggest announcements that came out of La L

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What is Payer Initiated Reduction (PIR)?

BHM Healthcare Solutions

Explore what Payer Initiated Reduction (PIR) is and its impact on healthcare insurance and provider reimbursements. The post What is Payer Initiated Reduction (PIR)? appeared first on BHM Healthcare Solutions.

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Unveiling the Transformative Power: Benefits of AI in Healthcare in 2024

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

Disclaimer: This article, “Unveiling the Transformative Power: Benefits of AI in Healthcare,” serves as informational and educational content only and does not constitute medical advice. The potential benefits of AI in healthcare discussed are influenced by various factors and may not apply universally. In today’s rapidly evolving world, technology continues to reshape various industries, and healthcare is no exception.

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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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GenF20 Plus Review

mHealth Watch

About GenF20 Plus GenF20 Plus is a great Human Growth Hormone (popularly known as HGH) supplement, which has shown a lot of great results, including slow aging. GenF20 Plus is a well-known “Youth Hormone” supplement. It was created in a unique way to counteract the impacts of aging with no or very few side effects eventually. The company claims that they are the “#1 HGH Rated Releaser.

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How virtual care is evolving beyond traditional applications – with a hand from AI

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

As telehealth enters its post-pandemic adolescence, broader use cases are dominating the landscape. And Dr. Stephanie Lahr, president of Artisight, knows this landscape well. Artisight markets a "smart hospital" platform designed to capture precise, real-time data to optimize operations, reduce costs and help clinicians focus on providing care.

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