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Telltale hearts: Navigating modern medicine’s human element

KevinMD

An excerpt from Telltale Hearts: A Public Health Doctor, His Patients, and the Power of Story. The potential advances that AI will bring to medicine boggle the mind and portend massive changes, the likes of which we have not experienced since the advent of modern surgical techniques, the development of image-based diagnostic methods, and the Read more… Telltale hearts: Navigating modern medicine’s human element originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Axena Health, UpScriptHealth partner on telehealth service for women

Mobi Health News

Women will be able to receive a prescription for Axena's Leva Pelvic Health System during an online consultation with an UpScriptHealth provider.

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Nearly half of beneficiaries don't know the difference between Medicare and MA: survey

FierceHealthIT

The U.S. healthcare system remains complex and inaccessible, leaving many seniors feeling uninformed, according to a new survey from digital health company DUOS. | Seniors are growing more comfortable with technology, but many still don't understand key differences between major health programs.

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Agilent Technologies acquires lab instrument monitoring company Sigsense

Mobi Health News

Sigsense leverages AI to help lab managers better understand how lab instruments are used and how to optimize them for efficiency.

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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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Ochsner Health going all-in on ambient AI, taps DeepScribe to deploy tech for 4,700 physicians

FierceHealthIT

Ochsner Health is going all-in on ambient AI voice technology for its thousands of doctors and has inked an enterprise agreement to roll out DeepScribe's technology across its health system. | Ochsner Health inked an enterprise-wide agreement with DeepScribe to roll out its AI medical scribe across its 46-hospital system for 4,700 providers.

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CMS, HHS can use existing federal authority to regulate AI safety in hospitals: JAMA

FierceHealthIT

As artificial intelligence rapidly makes inroads in healthcare, federal agencies already have the authority to regulator AI at the hospital bedside, according to some healthcare researche | An article published in JAMA Health Forum argues that through the conditions of participation in Medicare and Medicaid, CMS has the authority to oversee how hospitals are implementing AI into patient care.

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Flo Health secures over $200M investment to revolutionize women’s health

Digital Health Global

Flo Health , the world’s leading women’s health app, has announced a significant milestone by raising over $200 million in a Series C investment from General Atlantic, a prominent global growth investor. This investment propels Flo’s valuation beyond $1 billion, making it the first purely digital consumer women’s health app to achieve unicorn status.

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How the feds should handle rampant insurer upcoding

FierceHealthIT

Enforcement and physician education are two keys to limiting health plan upcoding, a costly scheme that exploits the Medicare system, health policy experts told Fierce Healthcare. | Health plan upcoding threatens the Medicare system. Here's how policy experts believe the federal government should pursue abuse.

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Early virus detection through wearables and symptom tracking

Digital Health Global

The Lancet Digital Health recently published a report on a decentralized, randomized controlled trial, exploring the potential of integrating wearable technology and self-reported symptoms to enhance early detection and intervention for acute respiratory infections. The study aimed to provide a novel approach to managing public health and reducing the transmission of respiratory viruses.

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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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U.S. indicts North Korean hacker for leading ransomware attacks against hospitals

FierceHealthIT

A federal grand jury indicted a North Korean national for allegedly leading ransomware attacks in 2022 against U.S. hospitals. | A federal grand jury indicted a North Korean national for allegedly leading ransomware attacks against U.S. hospitals. The government is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information on the hacker and other cybercriminals targeting critical infrastructure.

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North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS FT to roll out EPR in 2025

DigitalHealth

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust has announced that it plans to roll out an electronic patient record system in early 2025.

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Physicians say GLP-1s are imperfect, not “silver bullet” to solve obesity crisis

FierceHealthIT

As GLP-1s have risen in popularity, physicians have been the subject of blame and criticized for being too quick to prescribe these weight loss medications. | Newly released survey data show doctors do not believe GLP-1s are sustainable beyond 2-3 years, given side effects, results and costs.

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Poor IT systems factored in CQC failings, says DHSC report

DigitalHealth

Significant challenges with IT systems, most notably the provider portal, have contributed to failings at CQC, says DHSC report.

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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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Zing Health, Story Health team up for value-based cardiovascular program

FierceHealthIT

Medicare Advantage insurer Zing Health has tapped Story Health for a new partnership aimed at offering more personalized care for patients with cardiovascular needs. | Medicare Advantage insurer Zing Health has tapped Story Health for a new partnership aimed at offering more personalized care for patients with cardiovascular needs.

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HID Acquires Vizzia Technologies to Expand RTLS Offering for Healthcare, Including Asset Management and Tracking

Healthcare IT Today

Acquisition Grows HID’s RTLS Portfolio with Enhanced Asset Management and Tracking Capabilities, Strengthens Company’s Position in Healthcare Vertical HID , a worldwide leader in trusted identity solutions, today announced it has acquired Vizzia Technologies (Vizzia) , a leading provider of hardware-agnostic, full-service real-time location systems (RTLS) platforms designed for healthcare and hospital applications.

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Fertility and period tracking app Flo Health banks $200M to reach unicorn status

FierceHealthIT

Flo Health, a reproductive and menstrual health app, secured $200 million in series C funding, boosting its valuation to more than $1 billion, the company announced Tuesday. | Flo Health, a reproductive and menstrual health app, secured $200 million in series C funding, boosting its valuation to more than $1 billion, the company announced Tuesday.

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Hypertension remote monitoring scheme reaches 100,000 patients

DigitalHealth

More than 100,000 patients have used the ConnectMe remote monitoring scheme for hypertension management in Scotland, which launched in 2021.

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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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Hospital operating margins stabilize in Q2, but rising expenses reflect ongoing volatility

FierceHealthIT

Hospitals and healthcare systems in the U.S. | While there have been some signs of overall financial improvement in the U.S. healthcare system, persistent expense pressures and declining patient volumes mark continued volatility, a new report finds.

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Employee Spotlight | Pat Daniel

Xealth

Pat Daniel, Implementation Manager It is my pleasure to introduce Pat Daniel, our newest Implementation Manager, who has demonstrated (and been recognized by our clients) for her unwavering commitment to delivering top-tier projects and exceptional customer service. With a knack for understanding client needs and a relentless drive to ensure that our clients are getting what they need, Pat goes the extra mile and her dedication and expertise have made her an invaluable asset to our team and a tr

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Maximizing Cost-effectiveness: Hospital at Home Care

Health Recovery Solutions

Explore the revolutionary approach of Hospital at Home Care and how it can significantly reduce healthcare costs while providing high-quality medical services.

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Axena Health, UpScriptHealth partner on telehealth service for women

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

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Pricing for Profit: How to Set, Negotiate, and Succeed

Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a

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Filling Care Gaps for Underserved Patients with Telehealth

AMD Telemedicine

Filling Care Gaps for Underserved Patients with Telehealth Date: Archived from Live on June 27, 2024 A Discussion on Telehealth in Schools, Prisons, & Rural Hospitals This recorded panel session explores best practices from successful telehealth programs in schools, prisons, and rural hospitals. Hear from our panelists: Lisa Patch from Alamogordo Public Schools, Jason Povio from Eagle Telemedicine and Brenden Wilson from YesCare.