Tue.Jan 21, 2025

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Beyond Patching: Securing Medical Devices Postmarket

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Joseph M. Saunders, Founder and CEO at RunSafe Security Modern healthcare settings are full of devices that use software to manage and improve patient care, from MRI machines to CT scanners to infusion pumps. Healthcare providers rely on medical device manufacturers to deliver secure and effective software upfront, but securing software once these devices are already in the field is another challenge altogether.

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Beyond the stethoscope: the AI-powered revolution and personalized medicine will shape the next era of U.S. health care

KevinMD

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming health care, with a particular focus on enhancing patient care through precision medicine, advanced ultrasound guidance, and real-time treatment adaptation. These innovations promise a future where personalized treatment plans, more accurate diagnostics, and optimized care are not just possibilities but routine practice.

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Telemedicine racks up big cost savings and enhanced care for Nebraska hospital

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Chase County Community Hospital has faced a number of challenges similar to those confronted by many other rural health systems. Chief among them was a growing shortage of physicians, a problem projected to worsen in the coming years. THE CHALLENGE Chase is a 15-bed critical access hospital in Imperial, Nebraska. Like many rural healthcare organizations, the facility relies heavily on advanced practice providers – nurse practitioners and physician associates.

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Cofactor AI Launches Platform to Help Hospitals Fight Tidal Wave of Claims Denials and Announces $4 Million Seed Round

Healthcare IT Today

Cofactor AI is Leveling the Playing Field in the AI Arms Race Between Payers and Providers Hospitals across the country are facing an ever-increasing onslaught of claims denials from insurance companies, with denials up 20.2% in 2023, according to the American Hospital Association. These denials triggered by AI and often error-prone cost hospitals $20 billion a year in administrative bloat and reduce patients access to quality care.

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Bridging Innovation & Patient Care: The Growing Role of AI

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Co-founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

AI is transforming clinical trials—accelerating drug discovery, optimizing patient recruitment, and improving data analysis. But its impact goes far beyond research. As AI-driven innovation reshapes the clinical trial process, it’s also influencing broader healthcare trends, from personalized medicine to patient outcomes. Join this new webinar featuring Simran Kaur for an insightful discussion on what all of this means for the future of healthcare!

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VA prescribers exempt from DEA's special telehealth registration

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

For veterans that have had an in-person visit with Veterans Affairs' providers, the Drug Enforcement Administration is extending those provider-patient relationships to all VA practitioners engaging in telemedicine with the patient, DEA said in a statement Friday. Jointly released with the Department of Justice, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the Department of Health and Human Services, the new final rule says VA telehealth prescribers do not have to take p

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Integrate Environmental Consciousness into Employee Well-being

GlobalMed

As businesses and organizations place more emphasis on employee wellness, there’s a growing understanding that true well-being isnt just about mental, emotional, and physical health – it also involves environmental health. Sustainable wellness practices are emerging as an essential component of modern wellness programs, combining the goals of employee well-being with the importance of environmental responsibility.

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DarioHealth closes $25.6M private placement of convertible preferred stock

Mobi Health News

The financing will be used to execute the company's long-term growth initiatives centered on high-margin, scalable recurring revenues across B2B and pharma channels.

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Beyond the Device: Why RPM Logistics Matter More Than You Think

Health Recovery Solutions

When embarking on a remote patient monitoring (RPM) journey, it's easy to get caught up in the excitement of cutting-edge technology and its potential to transform healthcare delivery. However, a crucial element often overshadowed is the intricate world of RPM logistics. Efficient logistics are the backbone of any successful RPM program, ensuring seamless operations and maximizing return on investment (ROI).

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Being Selective and Prudent with AI Could Make 2025 NextGen’s Best

Healthcare IT Today

Will 2025 be the year that AI-hype turns into AI-realism in healthcare? While many companies rush headlong into AI, NextGen Healthcare (NextGen) has taken a more thoughtful approachfocusing on practical tools like Ambient Assist that are already saving clinicians hours each day. Here’s how. NextGen CEO David Sides, recently sat down for an exclusive interview with Healthcare IT Today.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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FierceHealthIT - Untitled Article

FierceHealthIT

Fierce Healthcare is tracking workforce changes across healthcare in 2025. Stick with this tracker for the latest updates, and reach out to the team with any layoff news. | Stick with this tracker for the latest layoff and workforce updates from across healthcare.

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ONRAD Inc. Acquires Direct Radiology in a Move That Expands Capabilities, Enhances Quality and Outcomes

Healthcare IT Today

Industry-Changing Deal Forms the Largest Independent Teleradiology Provider in the U.S. ONRAD Inc. , a leading radiology services company delivering remote teleradiology final-read impressions across all healthcare settings and full-service radiology solutions for hospitals, announced today the acquisition of teleradiology group Direct Radiology from Royal Philips , a global leader in health technology.

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Public backs technology to improve NHS, says Tony Blair Institute

DigitalHealth

A TBI report shows that most members of the UK public who are dissatisfied with the NHS believe that technology could improve it.

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Remote Monitoring Devices: Enhancing Patient Care in Real Time

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) devices are at the forefront of a healthcare revolution, especially as the demand for accessible and efficient healthcare services rises. These medical devices are designed to remotely collect and transmit health data in real time, providing healthcare professionals with the tools they need to monitor patients effectively from afar.

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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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Two Devon trusts sign contract for Epic EPR

DigitalHealth

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust and Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust have signed a contract with Epic for an EPR.

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FierceHealthIT

The pharmacy chain dispensed dangerous and excessive quantities," early refills of opioids and prescriptions for the especially dangerous and abused combination of drugs known as the trinity," the DOJ said Friday.

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‘Humphrey’ AI tool launched to streamline NHS and public services

DigitalHealth

The government has announced technology plans and new AI tools to streamline the NHS and other public services.

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FierceHealthIT

Following its massive $275 million series F funding round, health tech company Innovaccer announced its purchase of actuarial intelligence company Humbi AI.

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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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Wearable Tech Redefines Care

BHM Healthcare Solutions

Discover how wearable tech is transforming patient monitoring, improving outcomes, and driving innovation in modern healthcare. The post Wearable Tech Redefines Care appeared first on BHM Healthcare Solutions.

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There’s a Health Gap for Women Around the World – and the World Economic Forum Has a Blueprint to Fix It

Health Populi

Even though women comprise one-half of the world’s population, their health outcomes and inputs do not match up to men’s: there’s a women’s health gap on Planet Earth. Meeting in Davos this week for #WEF2025, the World Economic Forum published a report on that gender-health chasm titled, Blueprint to Close the Women’s Health Gap: How to Improve Lives and Economies for All.

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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕

DigitalHealth

Today's coffee briefing covers the EU's healthcare cyber security action plan and the UK's approval of new digital hearing aids.

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FierceHealthIT

In an executive order signed on the eve of his inauguration, President Trump pulled the U.S. from the World Health Organization. Withdrawal from the United Nations health agency is possible after a one-year notice.

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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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Trump revokes Biden's executive order on responsible AI development

Mobi Health News

President Trump revoked Joe Biden's 2023 order, which required HHS to establish an AI safety program and developers to share test results, among other directives.

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FierceHealthIT

Alongside revoking 78 Biden executive orders, a busy first day for the Trump administration produced a government hiring freeze, withdrawals from global organizations, a revoked AI order, personnel changes and more.

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