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Virgin Pulse, HealthComp rebrand as Personify Health following $3B merger

Mobi Health News

Personify will merge Virgin Pulse's well-being, health and comprehensive navigation services with HealthComp's health plan administration offerings.

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Introducing the new Visage Ease VP for Apple Vision Pro

Digital Health Global

Visage has unveiled Visage Ease VP , pioneering software tailored for Apple’s newly launched spatial computing platform, Apple Vision Pro. Designed specifically to take advantage of the full potential of Apple Vision Pro, Visage Ease VP enables an immersive experience for diagnostic imaging and multimedia. Through intuitive eye, hand, and voice navigation, Visage Ease VP allows an exclusive imaging experience.

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Amazon reportedly to cut hundreds of healthcare jobs

Mobi Health News

Amazon is reportedly cutting over 100 jobs at One Medical and Amazon Pharmacy, according to a letter to employees from Amazon Healthcare Services executive Neil Lindsay. Roughly 115 positions may be eliminated within the healthcare division, according to Business Insider, in a move to decrease One Medical operating losses.

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Amazon cuts hundreds of jobs in One Medical, Pharmacy units

FierceHealthIT

Amazon is eliminating a "few hundred roles" across One Medical and Amazon Pharmacy, the company confirmed Tuesday. | Amazon is eliminating a "few hundred roles" across One Medical and Amazon Pharmacy, the company confirmed Tuesday.

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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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Electronic Prescribing for Controlled Substances Set to Take Off

Healthcare IT Today

Two bills in U.S. Congress this year are expected to boost e-prescriptions. This article explains the complexities that makes it so hard to implement electronic prescribing for controlled substances (EPCS), summarizes the intended impacts of the bills, and introduces Imprivata digital identity technology, which has been used in health care for such purposes for many years.

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98point6 Technologies Announces the Acquisition of Bright.md to Accelerate the Launch of its Asynchronous Care Module

Healthcare IT Today

New Module to Offer More Robust Integrated V irtual Care Delivery Options 98point6 Technologies , a leader in licensed on-demand virtual care software, announced the addition of a new asynchronous module to its flagship technology , allowing providers the option of delivering both live and asynchronous care capabilities. By enabling healthcare organizations to license this additional model of care delivery, 98point6 once again sets the bar with an integrated, purpose-built clinician solution th

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Montefiore Medical Center pays $4.8M after OIG investigation of insider data breach

FierceHealthIT

Montefiore Medical Center has agreed to a $4.75 million settlement over data security failures federal officials uncovered when investigating an employee who had sold patient information to crimina | Federal officials investigated the New York City-based health system after an incident in which an employee's inappropriate access and sale of patient data wasn't detected for more than a year.

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Optimum Healthcare IT Named Best in KLAS Go-Live Services Firm

Optimum Healthcare IT

Read Time: 2 min Optimum Healthcare IT announced today that its ServiceNow offering, Clinician Connect, is available in the ServiceNow Store. Continue reading Optimum Healthcare IT Named Best in KLAS Go-Live Services Firm at Optimum Healthcare IT.

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Empatica’s Medical-Grade EmbracePlus Wearable Selected for Critical US Department of Defense PTSD Treatment Study

Digital Health Global

Phase 2 trial will explore safety and efficacy of new treatments for PTSD and utility of digital measures to identify PTSD subtypes and personalize care for active-duty service members and veterans BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Empatica, a digital health and AI company developing medical-grade wearables and digital biomarkers for health monitoring and diagnostics, today announced that they have been chosen by the United States Department of Defense (DoD) Defense Health Agency’s Posttraumati

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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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2024 Telehealth CPT Codes: Cheat Sheet

Health Recovery Solutions

Keeping track of telehealth reimbursements accurately directly impacts your healthcare organization’s bottom line. We’ve compiled a list of telehealth CPT codes to help you better navigate telehealth billing for your care program.

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The 2024 digital health events you don’t want to miss

Digital Health Global

Dive into a world where technology meets healthcare in our comprehensive list of 2024 upcoming events and conferences. From groundbreaking advancements in telemedicine , to the latest DTx , these events bring together industry leaders, innovators, and health enthusiasts to explore the intersection of digital solutions and healthcare delivery. Whether you’re a professional or simply curious about the future of digital health & healthcare , these events will offer opportunities to learn,

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Despite insurance coverage, people living in poor neighborhoods have worse surgical outcomes: study

FierceHealthIT

Patients living in poor neighborhoods are more likely to have worse postsurgical outcomes even if they’ve got insurance coverage, according to a

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County Durham and Darlington go live with Health Call’s Patient Portal

DigitalHealth

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust have launched their Patient Engagement Portal this week in partnership with Health Call.

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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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Industry Voices—Why is it so hard to measure the impact of primary care?

FierceHealthIT

Remember when the Camden Coalition’s hotspotting approach was the new kid on the block? | As accountable and full-risk payment structures grow in market share and popularity, there is a pressing need to redefine how success in primary care is measured.

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Digital Health Unplugged: Interoperability in action: empowering improved outcomes through connecting care records

DigitalHealth

This episode of Unplugged takes a look at interoperability in practice and empowering improved health outcomes through connecting care records.

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How Comprehend PT Takes Clinical Notes Out of Physical Therapists’ Hands

Healthcare IT Today

Physical therapists have unique needs for an ambient clinical voice solution. They are constantly walking about the floor, chatting with different patients and watching how many reps and sets they do. Comprehend PT uniquely meets the PT’s needs and allows the therapist to create notes in their particular tone and style just by speaking while they work.

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Papa’s New Impact Programs Add Value for Health Plans

FierceHealthIT

Papa’s New Impact Programs Add Value for Health Plans jpiatt Wed, 02/07/2024 - 12:00

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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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UK digital prehabilitation company signs pioneering contract in China

DigitalHealth

London-based telehealth company QuestPrehab has won a world-first, pioneering contract to provide digital prehabilitation (‘prehab’) services to China.

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Top 10 Benefits of Outsourcing Peer Review Management Services

BHM Healthcare Solutions

Seeking ways to enhance "paperwork" processes and ensure the quality of care delivered to patients has led to the outsourcing of peer review management services, a strategic move that not only addresses the challenges faced by healthcare providers but also brings forth a myriad of advantages. The post Top 10 Benefits of Outsourcing Peer Review Management Services appeared first on BHM Healthcare Solutions.

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CVS cuts 2024 outlook amid rise in medical costs in Q4

FierceHealthIT

CVS Health cut its outlook for 2024 on the back of higher medical costs in the fourth quarter, according to its earnings report released Wednesday. | The healthcare giant expects at least $8.30 in earnings per share for this year, down from its previous projections of at least $8.50.

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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ? 

DigitalHealth

This briefing covers qure.ai gettingn FDA breakthrough device designation and Teeside University joining the Northern Health Science Alliance.

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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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NiMBaLWear analytics pipeline for wearable sensors: a modular, open-source platform for evaluating multiple domains of health and behaviour

BMC Digital Health

Recent technological advances have led to a surge in the use of wearable devices for personal health and fitness monitoring; however, clinical uptake of wearable devices for remote or ‘free-living’ measurement.

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Fitch: Spike in MA utilization, rate cuts for 2025 likely credit-neutral for industry

FierceHealthIT

A spike in care utilization among seniors and proposed Medicare Advantage rates that payers find less than satisfactory have dominated the conversation during the current run of industry earnings c | A spike in care utilization among seniors and proposed Medicare Advantage rates that payers find less than satisfactory have dominated the conversation during the current run of industry earnings calls.

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How the DOL Independent Contractor Rule Affects ACA Compliance

ACA Times

The stakes just got higher for employers that misclassify their workers. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued its new Independent Contractor Rule, which takes effect on March 11, 2024,… The post How the DOL Independent Contractor Rule Affects ACA Compliance first appeared on The ACA Times.

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Mastering Value-Based Care Contracts: A Payer’s Playbook

BHM Healthcare Solutions

Master value-based care contracts with our payer's playbook. Elevate your strategies for effective management. The post Mastering Value-Based Care Contracts: A Payer’s Playbook appeared first on BHM Healthcare Solutions.

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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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HIStalk Interviews Aasim Saeed, MD, CEO, Amenities Health

HIStalk Interviews

Aasim Saeed, MD, MPA is founder and CEO of Amenities.

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Prior Authorization: How Does It Affect Payers?

BHM Healthcare Solutions

Prior Authorization is designed to prevent unnecessary expenses. However, the current complexities create challenges for payers, impacting both financial implications and administrative burdens. In this blog post, we will delve into the nuances of prior authorization, exploring its effects on payers and unveiling best practices for a more sustainable and efficient healthcare system.

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Proposed out-of-network billing overhaul needs stronger payer oversight, hospitals say

FierceHealthIT

Hospitals want the Biden administration to take its proposed overhaul of reimbursement disputes a step further with more insight into how payers are calculating their starting point for negotiation | Public comments submitted this week by the hospital lobby urged the Biden administration to require more transparency on payers' qualifying payment amount and detail how it will ensure payers pony up after a dispute is resolved.

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