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Globally Patients Seek Clear Communications to Build Trust with Healthcare, Especially in the AI Era

Health Populi

Globally, patients are growing consumer muscles leaning into trust that’s building on communications that connect with them, based on insightful research from Smart Communications. This consumer research was fielded by Toluna and Harris Interactive in February and March 2024. In The State of Customer Conversations , the report assesses input from global consumers from the APAC region (Australia, New Zealand, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, and Singapore), German-speaking markets (Austria

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Artera expands patient communications platform support to additional FQHCs

Mobi Health News

The platform includes language support, call-to-text functionality, a high degree of automation and community outreach features.

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Data of 13 million Australians stolen in MediSecure hack and more briefs

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MediSecure hack exposed data of 13 million Australians Approximately 12.9 million Australians had their health information stolen in the recent MediSecure hack. This, according to the embattled e-prescription provider, who recently went into administration following a " large-scale " ransomware attack on its system on 16 May. In an update, MediSecure said affected individuals included those who used its service between March 2019 and November 2023.

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GE HealthCare announces strategic partnership with AWS to build AI models

Mobi Health News

The companies will build foundation models and genAI applications aimed at improving patient care and medical diagnostics.

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From Payroll Pains to Growth Gains: Streamlining Payroll & HR for Success

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

In the world of small business management, the challenge of managing payroll & HR efficiently while scaling operations can be overwhelming. Yet, with the right strategies in place, these challenges can become opportunities for growth and innovation. In this session, Joe Sharpe, Senior Director of Managed Payroll Services at IRIS, will reveal practical methods and expert insights for outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes, resulting in substantial time and resource savings.

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India lowers 2024 budget for digital health and more briefs

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

ABDM, tele-mental health budgets reduced Early this week, India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the official Union Budget for 2024-2025. For healthcare, the government set aside Rs 90,958.63 crore ($10.8 billion), rising by nearly 13% from last year's Rs 80,517.62 crore ($9.6 billion). This includes Rs 200 crore ($24 million) for the Ayushman Bharat Digital Health Mission, which is lower than the Rs 341 crore ($40.7 million) allocation last year.

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Humana inks multi-year partnership with Google to invest deeper in cloud, gen AI technologies

FierceHealthIT

Humana inked a new multi-year agreement with Google Cloud to modernize its cloud infrastructure and build out generative AI solutions. | Humana inked a new multi-year agreement with Google Cloud to modernize its cloud infrastructure and build out generative AI solutions.

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Improving the Process of Obtaining Advance Care Plans (ACP)

Healthcare IT Today

Anyone that’s been involved in patient care understands how valuable it is for patients to have a well done Advanced Care Plan (ACP) that’s been communicated to their family and caregivers. Trying to do advanced care planning in the heat of the moment is challenging and fraught with all sorts of problems for the patient and the clinician.

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Report: CVS to pay $45M as part of settlement with Illinois

FierceHealthIT

CVS Health's Caremark has agreed to pay $45 million to Illinois to settle allegations that it failed to pass through rebates in a recent contract, according to a new report. | CVS Health's Caremark has agreed to pay $45 million to Illinois to settle allegations that it failed to pass through rebates in a recent contract, according to a new report.

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Diane Abbott: ‘Racism has no place in our digital health systems’

DigitalHealth

A statement from Diane Abbott, read at the Equity Charter Summit, encouraged attendees to take action against racism in digital health.

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How 3 Urgent Cares Tackled Key Metrics For Accelerated Growth

Considering the growth of your clinic? It’s difficult to advance any business today without using technology — 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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Universal Health Services beats on revenue, earnings in Q2, raises 2024 forecast

FierceHealthIT

Universal Health Services (UHS) raised its full-year revenue and earnings guidance buoyed by strong financial performance in the past six months thanks to acute care growth. | Universal Health Services saw growth in Q2 in profit and revenue offset by lower admissions at its behavioral health facilities.

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Imperative Care Completes Initial Closing of Series E Financing for up to $150 Million; Shacey Petrovic Appointed to Vice Chair, Board of Directors

Digital Health Global

Financing Fuels the Company’s Hypergrowth to Make Elevated Care Accessible to More Patients Petrovic’s Appointment Positions Imperative Care for Long Term Success and Scale CAMPBELL, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Imperative Care, Inc. , a medical technology company developing connected innovations to elevate care for people affected by stroke and other ischemic diseases, today announced the initial close of an oversubscribed Series E financing.

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Ascension Illinois to sell most hospitals, several care sites to for-profit Prime Healthcare

FierceHealthIT

Ascension Illinois is selling several hospitals and their associated physician practices, post-acute and senior living facilities to Prime Healthcare. | The agreement includes nine hospitals and four additional sites of care, all throughout Illinois. Prime said it would invest $250 million in facility upgrades, capital improvements, technology and system upgrades.

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Owlet Launches Global Campaign Highlighting Life-Changing Stories from Parents

Digital Health Global

‘Only Owlet’ shows the impact stress & lack of sleep are having on the lives of parents globally and shares powerful stories from those who have found a solution LEHI, Utah–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, Owlet , Inc. (NYSE: OWLT) (the “Company” or “Owlet”), the pioneer of smart infant monitoring, launched Only Owlet , a global campaign that brings together new research and real-life stories to spotlight the common anxieties parents all experience, and how Owlet helps empower families aro

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Enhance Healthcare Efficiency With Top Payroll & HCM Services

Running a healthcare facility requires precision and care, not just for patients but also for your staff. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," helps healthcare providers choose the best provider. Efficient payroll management ensures timely, accurate payments, critical for maintaining staff morale and trust. Compliance support helps navigate complex healthcare regulations and avoid costly fines.

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Xealth Launches Digital Health Benchmarking Tool

Xealth

Xealth announced the launch of Dewey, an interactive tool that allows customers to compare the performance of their digital health and patient engagement initiatives to their peers. How will this benefit healthcare organizations?

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CARMEN: revolutionizing home-based neurorehabilitation with robotics

Digital Health Global

The University of California, San Diego, has made a significant stride in healthcare technology. Researchers Anya Bouzida and Alyssa Kubota have unveiled CARMEN, an innovative Cognitively Assistive Robot designed to enhance motivation and support neurorehabilitation. CARMEN: what is it? CARMEN is a tabletop robot developed to assist individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and aims at improving memory, attention, and executive functioning.

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HHS unveils major revamp to shift health data, AI strategy and policy under ONC

FierceHealthIT

This is a breaking story and will be updated. | The Office of the National Coordinator will now take on more responsibilities for technology oversight and data and AI policy development previously under other agencies.

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Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals investigating cyber attack

DigitalHealth

NHS England’s cyber security operations centre is investigating a cyber attack at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS FT.

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Best Practices for Sharing Protected Health Information (PHI)

Explore essential topics in this ebook, including what constitutes PHI and how to identify it using 18 indicators. Gain insights into the importance of safeguarding PHI to protect patient privacy and learn about the severe consequences of HIPAA violations. Discover practical strategies for securely exchanging PHI within your healthcare organization, including assessing risks and implementing effective safeguards.

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Electronic Health Records in a new Generative AI World

Lloyd Price

Exec Summary: The integration of generative AI into Electronic Health Records (EHRs) is poised to revolutionise healthcare. By streamlining processes, enhancing data utility, and improving patient care, AI is transforming the way healthcare providers interact with EHRs. Intelligent interfaces are transforming the way healthcare providers interact with EHRs.

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Qventus' AI discharge planning solution saved Ohio Health $1.7M in a matter of months

FierceHealthIT

As artificial intelligence makes inroads in healthcare, one health tech company is focused on automating health system operations to increase hospitals' bed capacity and reduce length of stay. | AI solution provider Qventus announced the third generation of its solution on Thursday. In beta deployment with Ohio Health, the tech saved the system $1.7 million in a few months.

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B2C2B Business Models: Future of Digital Health?

Lloyd Price

Exec Summary: B2C2B stands for Business-to-Consumer-to-Business. In the context of digital health, it means a company initially targets consumers (B2C), builds a strong user base, and then leverages this consumer adoption to attract businesses (B2B), such as insurers, employers, or healthcare providers. The B2C2B model in healthcare has been gaining significant traction, and as a result, it's attracting substantial venture capital (VC) funding.

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Thoughtful AI Launches Human-Capable AI Agents, Raises $20M in New Funding

Healthcare IT Today

New Solutions and Support are Latest Indicators of the Innovative RCM Automation Company’s Extraordinary Momentum, Expansive Growth Thoughtful AI , an AI-powered revenue cycle automation company, today unleashed a flurry of news highlighting its forward momentum, including the launch of the world’s first fully human-capable AI Agents specializing in healthcare revenue cycle management (RCM), exceptional growth metrics, and $20 million in new funding through a Series A round led by Nick Solaro of

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HIPAA Compliance: Can Your Organization Avoid Costly Government Penalties and Fines?

Colington Consulting was established in 2013 and helps organizations achieve HIPAA compliance and ensures clients stay current with the latest enforcement trends. We provide a full range of HIPAA compliance services and consulting. What separates us from our competitors is our knowledge of HIPAA compliance regulations and their application to each of our client’s particular scenarios and requirements.

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National Center On Shaken Baby Syndrome And Xealth Increase Speed And Accessibility Of Critical Parenting Resources

Xealth

SEATTLE and FARMINGTON, Utah – July 25, 2024 – Xealth , the leader in enabling digital health at scale, today announced that the company and the National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome are using Xealth’s digital health platform to engage newborn families with digital content and mobile app. Xealth automatically sends the program-related app and information to new families at key moments, driving adoption and reducing caregiver tasks.

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Community Health Systems slims losses in Q2 but falls short of Wall Street projections

FierceHealthIT

Community Health Systems fell short of Wall Street analysts' expectations in the second quarter, posting a $13 million loss. | Community Health Systems fell short of Wall Street analysts' expectations in the second quarter, posting a $13 million loss.

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25 Years of Marketing Technology: 2014 – 2018

Geonetric

This is the fourth article in our series highlighting the technological breakthroughs that shaped healthcare, marketing, and our work at Geonetric over our first 25 years in business. Read the first articles, which cover 1999 – 2003, 2004 – 2008, and 2009 – 2013. Geonetric’s 15th year in business saw the rapid rise of internet-connected […] Read 25 Years of Marketing Technology: 2014 – 2018 at Geonetric.com.

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Epic, Mayo, Abridge Tackle Nursing Workflows

Digital Health Wire

The power trio of Mayo Clinic, Epic, and Abridge are joining forces to bring the magic of generative AI to the “scaffolding of the healthcare system” – nurses. The new solution will work similar to Abridge’s core ambient documentation tools for physicians, but optimized specifically for the unique complexity of nursing workflows. Whereas physician conversations usually involve capturing the medical history and patient’s story, nurses are also performing and documenting tasks like vitals co

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The Essential Guide to HIPAA-Compliant Messaging for Home Care Teams

Explore the risks posed by non-compliant consumer apps like Instagram and WhatsApp in healthcare settings. Learn about potential HIPAA penalties and use a self-evaluation flowchart to determine your organization's need for HIPAA-compliant messaging. Discover straightforward steps to implement secure communication solutions efficiently, ensuring compliance and protecting patient data effectively.

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The Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Of Generative AI

LeanIX

Generative AI remains a novel technology, and we're still discovering the risks and threats it may pose. Learn how SAP LeanIX supports you in adopting AI safely and confidently.

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Potential sources of inaccuracy in the Apple watch series 4 energy expenditure estimation algorithm during wheelchair propulsion

BMC Digital Health

The Apple Watch (AW) was the first smartwatch to provide wheelchair user (WCU) specific information on energy expenditure (EE), but was found to be inaccurate (i.e., it underestimated) and imprecise (i.e., the.

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National Center On Shaken Baby Syndrome And Xealth Increase Speed And Accessibility Of Critical Parenting Resources

Xealth

SEATTLE and FARMINGTON, Utah – July 25, 2024 – Xealth , the leader in enabling digital health at scale, today announced that the company and the National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome are using Xealth’s digital health platform to engage newborn families with digital content and mobile app. Xealth automatically sends the program-related app and information to new families at key moments, driving adoption and reducing caregiver tasks.