Tue.Jun 11, 2024

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MIT, Movano Health will study long COVID, chronic Lyme disease with Evie Ring

Mobi Health News

Movano's Evie Ring collects data on the wearer's heart rate, blood oxygen saturation levels, activity, sleep quality and menstrual cycle.

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A 2025 Subaru Forester, a Year at U-New Mexico, or a Health Plan for a Family of Four: the 2024 Milliman Medical Index

Health Populi

Health care costs for an “average” person covered by an employer-sponsored PPO in the U.S. rose 6.7% between 2023 and 2024, according to the 2024 Milliman Medical Index. Milliman also calculated that the largest driver of cost increase in health care, accounting for nearly one-half of medical cost increases, was pharmacy, the cost of prescription drugs, which grew 13% in the year.

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NeuroFlow acquires Owl to extend behavioral health offerings

Mobi Health News

The acquisition expands NeuroFlow's capabilities for behavioral health-focused measurement and engagement.

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‘Digital babies’ created to advance infant precision medicine

DigitalHealth

A joint Irish-German study is exploring the use of 'digital babies' to help advance precision medicine for infants with inherited metabolic diseases.

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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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Chuck Divita named new Teladoc Health CEO

Mobi Health News

Virtual care company Teladoc Health's Board of Directors has appointed Charles "Chuck" Divita III as its new CEO, effective immediately. Davita has also joined the Board as of today. Divita joins Teladoc Health from GuideWell, a health solutions organization that includes Florida Blue, where he served as executive vice president, commercial markets.

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University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire to launch new EPR

DigitalHealth

A new EPR is to be deployed at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust with the aim of improving patients' experience.

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Fast Epic EHR and Oracle ERP Deployments at SBH Health System

Healthcare IT Today

This video interviews leaders from a health information technology services firm, HCTec , and a front-line safety-net health care system, St. Barnabas Hospital in the South Bronx, New York City. In this extensive discussion, these leaders explain the elements of a successful partnership that implemented a new EHR, ERP system, and patient portal in about nine months.

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AHIP 2024: The hurdles to widespread biosimilar adoption

FierceHealthIT

LAS VEGAS—Biosimilars hold significant promise in reducing pharmacy costs, and pharmacy benefit managers have touted them for years as being the key to introducing competition to some of the most i | LAS VEGAS—Biosimilars hold significant promise in reducing pharmacy costs, and pharmacy benefit managers have touted them for years as being the key to introducing competition to some of the most in-demand branded products.

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Redox FHIR sandbox with writeback: A launchpad for flawless FHIR integrations

Redox

Some HL7 ® FHIR ® sandboxes feel more like playgrounds than testing environments. They lack the ability to write back data, making it impossible to simulate the full lifecycle of your integrations, including how your system responds when receiving updates from other healthcare systems. This can lead to unexpected errors and delays when your integration goes live, potentially impacting patient care and creating costly rework.

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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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Humana finds value-based care leads to fewer hospital admissions for kidney patients

FierceHealthIT

Value-based care arrangements significantly reduce costs and improve outcomes for people with chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease, according to a report from Humana. | A new report from Humana shows value-based care lowers medical expenses and is coupled with fewer inpatient utilization for its members needing kidney care.

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New plans and partnerships to expand patient access

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Kyruus Health is a nationwide platform than aims to boost access for its 90 million members by using specific matching techniques and partnering with 120 health systems and 100 health plan brands. Kyruus president Paul Merrild explains.

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OSF HealthCare President Sister Diane Marie McGrew dies at 57

FierceHealthIT

Sister Diane Marie McGrew, president of the OSF HealthCare, died on Sunday. | McGrew had served as president of the 16-hospital Franciscan health system since 2006, and also held longstanding roles on its various boards. No plans for her succession have been disclosed.

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Owlet Expands Global Footprint with Launch of Medically-Certified Dream Sock™ in the UK and Across Europe

Digital Health Global

LEHI, Utah–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Owlet , Inc. (“Owlet” or the “Company”) (NYSE:OWLT), the pioneer of smart infant monitoring, today announces the UK and European launch of Dream Sock, a smart baby monitor with live health readings and notifications for healthy infants between 0-18 months and 2.5-13.6 kg. This innovative medical device provides parents with real-time health and vital information, offering unparalleled peace of mind.

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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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Wheel launches AI products for telehealth providers

FierceHealthIT

Telehealth technology platform Wheel launched its new, AI-powered solution called Horizon on Wednesday. | Virtual care technology vendor Wheel launches a new AI product to drive insights from patient data and reduce burden on providers.

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The Double-Edged Sword of RPM: Benefits and Security Risks to Consider

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Justin Kozak, Life Sciences Specialist at Founder Shield Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) has revolutionized healthcare, offering access to patient data and promising improved outcomes. Albeit exciting, this transformative technology isn’t without its challenges. Just as a double-edged sword offers both protection and potential harm, RPM presents a compelling case for both its benefits and the risks it introduces.

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AHIP 2024: Oshi Health now available in all 50 states

FierceHealthIT

Virtual gastrointestinal care clinic Oshi Health will be available nationwide by September 2024. | Oshi Health will soon be the only virtual gastrointestinal center of excellence available nationwide.

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Digital Health Rewired 2025 opens for registration

DigitalHealth

Registration has opened for Rewired 2025, the largest UK digital health expo the use of digital and data to deliver improvements in health and care.

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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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NeuroFlow acquires measurement-based care platform Owl to expand behavioral health offerings

FierceHealthIT

NeuroFlow, a behavioral health tech company, has acquired Owl, a measurement-based care tech startup. | Owl works with outpatient behavioral health providers like certified behavioral health clinics or addiction treatment centers, while NeuroFlow works with primary care and payers.

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SamaCare Secures $17M Series B Investment to Scale Specialty Drug Prior Authorization Platform

Healthcare IT Today

Round Led by New Investor Questa Capital to Help Increase Patient Access to Life-Changing Medications SamaCare , a cloud-based patient access platform for specialty medications, today announced that it has closed an oversubscribed $17 million Series B investment round led by new investor Questa Capital. Questa is joined in the round by existing investors Vive Collective and South Park Commons.

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Elevance Health earns partial win in legal fight over MA star ratings

FierceHealthIT

Elevance Health notched a partial win in the insurer's legal fight over the methodology used to calculate the star ratings for Medicare Advantage plans. | Elevance Health notched a partial win in the insurer's legal fight over the methodology used to calculate the star ratings for Medicare Advantage plans.

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AMD Global Telemedicine Appoints Tim Steffl as New President

AMD Telemedicine

Leading the Next Era of Innovation and Growth for the Company Chelmsford, MA – June 11, 2024 – AMD Global Telemedicine, a leader in telehealth solutions, is excited to announce the appointment of Tim Steffl as the new President. Tim joins the company with an extensive background in healthcare, bringing a wealth of experience and a strong track record of success.

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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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The Need for Sustainable Healthcare: Beyond Private Equity

FierceHealthIT

Theo Koury, MD | Learn why physician-owned healthcare models are key to providing sustainable, high-quality patient care, free from private equity pressures.

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Does DTC Digital Health have a future?

Lloyd Price

Exec Summary: Digital health direct-to-consumer (DTC) refers to healthcare products and services delivered directly to consumers online, bypassing traditional intermediaries like doctors or hospitals. It leverages technology to provide convenient and accessible healthcare solutions. To answer the question, yes digital health direct-to-consumer (DTC) has a future, but it's likely to look different than it does today.

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5 Strategies To Optimize Your Your Review Process

BHM Healthcare Solutions

Discover effective strategies and key challenges to optimize your peer review process in healthcare. Download our latest Insight post today. The post 5 Strategies To Optimize Your Your Review Process appeared first on BHM Healthcare Solutions.

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Digital MSK is starting to fulfil its potential in 2024, IPO's likely in 2025

Lloyd Price

Exec Summary: The digital MSK (musculoskeletal) market is on the rise in 2024. MSK digital health solutions have raised $223M so far this year, already nearly double that of 2023’s $125M. Since 2010, more than $38 Billion has been invested in companies offering MSK solutions, including mergers and acquisitions. 'For people with a range of musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions, many virtual solutions deliver clinically meaningful improvements in pain and function, according to a new independent e

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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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Denial Management: Essential Tips for Reducing Claim Denials

BHM Healthcare Solutions

Discover essential denial management tips to reduce claim denials and improve patient care and financial health. The post Denial Management: Essential Tips for Reducing Claim Denials appeared first on BHM Healthcare Solutions.

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Six ways of transforming information into insight

Digital Leaders HealthTech

Our clients tell us how they often find themselves inundated with vast amounts of information. When faced with a myriad of meetings, presentations, and reports, it is challenging to find the thinking space to reflect on what it all really means. As user researchers, we support stakeholders by delving into complexity and distilling it into concise, actionable meaning.

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Physical activity cut-points for older adults using the Zio XT onboard accelerometer

BMC Digital Health

The Zio® XT continuous ambulatory electrocardiographic monitor (Zio) contains an accelerometer that can help quantify an individual’s physical activity in the free-living environment.

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