Health Populi

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

“If the U.S. were sensible, weight management would be treated as a public health issue,” David Cutler writes in the JAMA Health Forum dated August 15, 2024. Dr. Cutler, distinguished economics professor at Harvard, talks about “the pathology of U.S. health care” citing the example of weight loss medications — in short, the uptake of GLP-1 drugs to address Type 2 diabetes first, and subsequently obesity.

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FierceHealthIT

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Lehigh Valley Health Network has come to a $65 million class-action lawsuit settlement stemming from a 2023 ransomware attack that led to hundreds of patients’ nude medical record photos being post | After the nonprofit system refused to meet a ransomware gang's demands, over 600 patients' nude medical record photos were posted online. The plaintiffs' legal representation described the settlement as the largest of its kind.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Queensland to pilot telestroke service at Hervey Bay Hospital The Queensland government has designated Hervey Bay Hospital as the pilot site for the upcoming statewide telestroke service. Based on a media release, doctors and nurses at Hervey Bay Hospital are being prepared for the Queensland Telestroke Service pilot happening in the coming weeks. Queensland is the remaining Australian state to launch a telestroke service.

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DigitalHealth

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The Department of Health and Social Care and SSP Health must take action to improve GP electronic triage systems, following a patient death.

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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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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The National Committee for Quality Assurance this week announced new accreditation standards to help healthcare organizations meet virtual care program quality and regulatory requirements and to help facilitate alignment with value-based care contracting agreements. WHY IT MATTERS During last year's Virtual Care Accreditation Pilot Program, healthcare organizations provided valuable and strategic input in developing the new accreditation program NCQA said in its announcement this week.

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Optimum Healthcare IT

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Ensure a seamless go-live with a Technical Dress Rehearsal (TDR). Identify and resolve issues early, reduce stress, and enhance patient safety. The post Ensuring Technical Readiness for Your Go-Live appeared first on Optimum Healthcare IT.

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FierceHealthIT

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Steward Health Care CEO Ralph de la Torre, M.D., defied a subpoena to testify before Congress Thursday morning, leading heads of the investigating committee to promise civil enforcement and crimina | Despite receiving a Congressional subpoena, Ralph de la Torre, M.D., did not attend a Thursday morning hearing where he was scheduled to testify on the for-profit's financial struggles.

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DigitalHealth

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Helen Thomas and Dr Malte Gerhold are the latest speakers to be confirmed for Digital Health Rewired 2025.

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FierceHealthIT

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Elevance Health has entered into a deal to acquire Indiana University Health Plans, the company's Anthem Blue Cross unit announced this week. | Elevance Health has entered into a deal to acquire Indiana University Health Plans, the company's Anthem Blue Cross unit announced this week.

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Digital Health Global

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Apple Watch delivers new sleep apnea notifications, and AirPods Pro 2 provide the world’s first all-in-one hearing health experience including a clinical-grade, over-the-counter Hearing Aid feature On September 9, 2024, Apple announced a series of innovative health features designed to address conditions affecting billions of people worldwide. These new innovations, delivered through the Apple Watch and AirPods Pro 2, expand Apple’s efforts to enhance sleep and hearing health.

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FierceHealthIT

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Alignment Healthcare CEO John Kao gave strategic insights into how the insurer is thinking about market expansion and star ratings during the Baird Global Healthcare Conference on Wednesday. | Alignment Healthcare downplayed recent concerns surrounding star ratings cut points and stressed sizable long-term membership growth.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Clarium also Introduces Astra OS, its AI-Powered Workflow Platform and Data Ecosystem that Reimagines and Transforms Supply Chain Management for Hospitals and Health Systems Clarium, Inc. the healthcare technology company revolutionizing hospital supply chain operations, today announced a $10.5M strategic financing round. The investment was led by General Catalyst , with backing from Kaiser Permanente Ventures, Texas Medical Center Venture Fund, Yale New Haven Health, as well as existing invest

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FierceHealthIT

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

A new study suggests that major pharmacy benefit managers may be focusing on specific payer segments in a bid to maintain strong market share. | A new study suggests that major pharmacy benefit managers may be focusing on specific payer segments in a bid to maintain strong market share.

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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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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The following is a guest article by Mohammad Waqas, CTO for Healthcare at Armis When it comes to critical infrastructure protection, there is arguably no sector more vital than healthcare – lives are on the line. Unfortunately, the healthcare industry has been afflicted with a ransomware epidemic that has lasted more than half a decade. In 2023 alone, healthcare organizations saw a consistent month-over-month increase in attack attempts of 13%.

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Lloyd Price

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Exec Summary: FemTech, or female technology, is a rapidly growing sector focused on developing innovative solutions for women's health needs. This includes a wide range of products and services, from wearable devices that track menstrual cycles to digital platforms that provide personalised healthcare advice. While FemTech has made significant strides in recent years, there are still several challenges and opportunities ahead.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

This week Oracle has descended upon Las Vegas for the massive Oracle CloudWorld conference. This event brings together Oracle’s users and partners in once place and provides a venue for the company to make big announcements about what’s happening at Oracle. The event was being held at the Venetian conference center and Caesar’s Forum.

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Lloyd Price

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Exec Summary: Metabolic healthtech is a rapidly growing field that leverages technology to improve the management and prevention of metabolic diseases. By combining innovative hardware, software, and data analytics, these solutions offer personalised insights and interventions to individuals seeking to optimise their metabolic health. Key Technologies and Applications Wearable Devices: Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), smartwatches, and fitness trackers provide real-time data on blood sugar le

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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 Health Wire

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Value-based care has worked better on paper than in practice, and a new research letter in JAMA Health Forum offers a possible explanation for the disparity: administrative overkill. The first-of-its-kind analysis tracked 890 primary care physicians in value-based care contracts from 2020 to 2022, finding that: PCPs tracked an average of 57 quality measures.

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Exponential_e

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

On the morning of 12 th September 2024, the UK Health Secretary, Wes Streeting, pinpointed three 'big shifts' that would be required to transform the NHS : From hospital to community care From analogue to digital From treating sickness to preventing it While the transition to community care lies outside the scope of this piece, there is much to consider around the second two shifts, and a wide range of opportunities to optimise patient care that, in certain cases, are already in motion.

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Geonetric

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Redesigning any website is a big undertaking, let alone one that thousands of your patients rely on for scheduling appointments, finding answers to their health questions, and researching their care options. Whether you’re updating your site’s look and feel, improving functionality, or ensuring your analytics comply with the latest regulations, there’s one thing you can’t afford […] Read How to Incorporate User Testing into Your Healthcare Website Redesign at Geone

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LeanIX

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Technical debt is an inevitable consequence of making efficient choices about your IT landscape, but it can still hold back innovation. Learn how you can pay off technical debt without breaking the bank.

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