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HIMSS, Guidehouse partner to deploy Digital Health Indicator in Missouri

Mobi Health News

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services will use HIMSS DHI to measure the state's digital health transformation progress.

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Remote patient monitoring reduces blood pressure for patients in New York State

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Hypertension, the most prevalent risk factor for cardiovascular disease, affects 1.39 billion adults worldwide and has a 46% uncontrolled rate. That poses a substantial burden for hospitals and health systems – and necessitates a paradigm shift in management strategies, clinicians say. THE PROBLEM Uncontrolled hypertension can lead to recurrent heart attacks, strokes, heart failure, chronic kidney disease and death.

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Story Health, Guidehealth partner to develop cardiology program

Mobi Health News

The companies will create a value-based care program to support cardiology patients and providers at health systems and CINs.

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Atropos compares how well leading LLMs generate clinical evidence

FierceHealthIT

A new study released by healthcare AI company Atropos found that general purpose LLMs like ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini are not fit for use in clinical decisionmaking. | Healthcare AI company Atropos conducted a study to test how reliably ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, OpenEvidence and its own model, ChatRWD, answer clinicians' questions. General use LLMs did not fare well.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, 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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3 Ways to Improve Patient Payments Data Security and Compliance

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Heather Randall, PhD, Chief Compliance Officer at TrustCommerce Regardless of whether the information is clinical, financial, or demographic, patients are increasingly worried about the possibility that their personal data could be compromised. For example, a recent survey of 1,200 consumers revealed that 95% of patients expressed concern about the possibility of data breaches affecting their medical information, according to Health Gorilla.

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CIO Podcast – Episode 77: Implementing AI with Sameer Sethi

Healthcare IT Today

For the 77th episode of the CIO podcast hosted by Healthcare IT Today, we are joined by Sameer Sethi, SVP, Chief Data and Analytics Officer at Hackensack Meridian Health to talk about implementing AI! To kick this episode off, Sethi shares his thoughts on the current use of AI and where it is most useful. Then we discuss how to find the right places to use AI and how to ensure that it is benefitting both the organization and the patients.

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FTC probing DaVita, Fresenius Medical Care's noncompetes for dialysis clinic medical directors

FierceHealthIT

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has opened a probe into the country’s two largest dialysis care providers and the terms of their contracts with physicians, according to a weekend report that has | A DaVita representative described a weekend report of the probe as "old news" and "not something that we feel like there’s an enormous amount of stress over.

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Why the NHS needs to use digital to redesign care around patients

DigitalHealth

Andrew Hine, MD of CereCore International, a healthcare IT application support and EPR consulting firm, speaks to Digital Health’s Jon Hoeksma about trends in the UK healthcare IT market and how it is working with NHS clients

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No Surprises Act audit finds inaccurate calculations by Aetna of Texas

FierceHealthIT

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released an audit showing Aetna Health of Texas miscalculated a key metric and was not following federal guidelines as set out by the No Surpr | The first No Surprises Act audit of health plans found significant errors in how Aetna Health of Texas calculated the qualifying payment amount for air ambulance services.

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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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eVisit Acquires UPMC’s Inpatient Teleconsult Technology and Secures Investments from UPMC Enterprises and MedStar Health to Expand Innovative Partnerships and Capabilities

Healthcare IT Today

Organizations also Join Growing List of eVisit Co-Development and Advisory Collaborators, Strengthening the Industry-Leading Platform Recognized as “Best in KLAS” for Virtual Care eVisit , the leading enterprise virtual care transformation partner for innovative health systems, announced today the acquisition of UPMC’s inpatient teleconsult technology alongside strategic direct investments by UPMC Enterprises and MedStar Health, adding to its $45 million Series B fundraising l

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Innovaccer and P3 Health Partners form partnership to bring AI to value-based care

FierceHealthIT

Healthcare data and analytics company Innovaccer has announced a partnership with population health management company P3 Health Partners. | Healthcare data and AI platform Innovaccer will bring its services to P3 Health Partners, a company that augments providers with administrative tasks and provides care navigation services for Medicare Advantage patients.

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Alternative Staffing Models Harming Patients

Digital Health Wire

New research in Medical Care found that hospitals opting to replace registered nurses with non-RN staff could be sacrificing patient safety for short-term financial gains. This was one of the largest-ever studies investigating the tradeoff between RNs and lower-wage labor, yet it received surprisingly little coverage given the implications of its findings.

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Regard picks up $61M to build out AI-powered clinical insights, invest in research LLMs

FierceHealthIT

Clinical decision software company Regard pocketed $61 million in series B funding to scale its reach in healthcare as investors have a growing appetite for AI-powered startups. | Clinical decision software company Regard pocketed $61 million in series B funding to scale its reach in healthcare as investors have a growing appetite for AI-powered startups.

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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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Strong vitals: HealthTech IPO candidates expect tailwinds

Lloyd Price

Nelson Advisors Partner and HealthTech M&A Advisor Lloyd Price sharing his thoughts on the Healthcare Technology IPO market - candidates, timings and sub sectors to watch, with the team at MergerMarket ECM Explorer North America – Strong vitals: HealthTech IPO candidates expect tailwinds [link] 'Lloyd Price, a partner at Nelson Advisors who specializes in healthcare, referred to a “corrective IPO market” and said listing candidates in the health tech and digital health sectors should bo

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WHO launches collaborative network for data and digital health

DigitalHealth

WHO is bringing together its European region member states with partners for a network focused on advancing data and digital solutions in health.

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Digital Health v HealthTech: What is the difference?

Lloyd Price

Exec Summary: Digital Health is a subset of Healthtech. Digital Health focuses on the individual patient, while Healthtech focuses on the entire healthcare ecosystem. HealthTech is defined by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as ‘the application of organised knowledge and skills in the form of devices, medicines, vaccines, procedures and systems developed to solve a health problem and improve quality of lives’.

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Mental health provider Priory signs five-year EPMA contract

DigitalHealth

Priory has signed a five-year contract with Ashtons which includes electronic prescribing and medicines administration (EPMA).

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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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Accepting Credit Cards? Avoid These 6 Common Mistakes

TheraNest

Offering credit card payments has become an essential aspect of running any business, including mental and behavioral health practices. It’s highly beneficial for both your practice and your clients. However, there are several common mistakes that providers in this field often make when implementing credit card payment options. These missteps can lead to difficulties for clients, inefficiencies, and potential legal issues.

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Dr. Tracy Mullare Discusses the Impact of Social Media on Children’s Mental Health

Iris Telehealth

In June 2024, Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy called for warning labels on social media platforms, highlighting their potential mental health effects on children and adolescents. In his essay written for The New York Times , Dr. Murthy wrote, “Children who spend more than three hours a day on social media face double the risk of anxiety and depression symptoms.

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10 Things To Consider When Planning An ERP Transformation

LeanIX

ERP transformation is complex and it's all too easy to forget crucial details. Discover ten things you need to keep in mind while planning your initiative.

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Pitchfest finalist Healthtech-1 raises £2.7m in seed funding

DigitalHealth

Digital Health Rewired Pitchfest finalist, Healthtech-1 has raised £2.7 million in seed funding.

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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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Future Trends and Innovations in Remote Patient Monitoring: Implications for Healthcare Providers in Billings

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

Remote Patient Monitoring has emerged as a cornerstone of modern healthcare, revolutionizing the way patients are monitored and treated. As technology continues to advance, the future of RPM promises even greater innovations that will profoundly impact healthcare providers, especially in the realm of billing and reimbursement. This article explores the future trends and innovations in RPM and their implications for healthcare providers in billing, with a focus on optimizing the use of RPM techno

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HIStalk Interviews David Lareau, CEO, Medicomp Systems

HIStalk Interviews

David Lareau is CEO of Medicomp Systems. Tell me about.

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Trust in Institutions Among Americans: Small Biz, the Military and Policy More than the Medical System

Health Populi

Two-thirds of Americans have a lot of confidence in small business in the U.S. In second place, 61% of people in the U.S. have confidence in the military, followed by 51% with the police. The Gallup Poll on Americans’ confidence in 17 U.S. institutions is out today, reflecting a snapshot of U.S. adults’ views on the organizations that touch their daily lives.