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Cedars-Sinai utilizes Apple Vision Pro and AI to create mental health companion

Mobi Health News

Xaia is an AI-enabled digital therapy platform accessible via Apple's augmented reality headset that helps individuals with pain, anxiety, depression and addiction.

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Telepsychiatry will continue to grow – and become the house call of yesteryear

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

One of the great use cases for telemedicine has proven to be mental health. It does not require physical contact between caregiver and patient (though seeing a patient's affect in person can be better than via video). Rarely does mental health require in-person tests. Taking vitals is not necessary. Overall, it's a great fit – and one that soared during the pandemic and beyond.

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GE HealthCare scores 510(k) clearance for maternal and fetal monitoring platform

Mobi Health News

Novii+ allows for continuous monitoring of high-risk pregnancies after 34 weeks, and alerts care teams of heart rate and contraction patterns during labor.

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Ambient Clinical Voice – Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 133

Healthcare IT Today

For the 133rd episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast we are talking about ambient clinical voice ! We kick off this episode by debating the percentage of clinicians we think are going to adopt ambient clinical voice. Next, we discuss the key factors in determining which vendors will be successful in this market. Then, we debate whether we think ambient clinical voice will just do documentation or if it will become a two-way AI assistant.

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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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In a 'spectacular collapse,' Cano Health files for bankruptcy

FierceHealthIT

Cano Health today announced its intentions for file for bankruptcy in an effort to stay afloat after incurring nearly $1 billion in debt. | Cano said that it has secured a $150 million commitment in debtor-in-possession financing from some of its lenders, which is subject to court approval.

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Times Health Commission presents 10-point plan with digital at the top 

DigitalHealth

A comprehensive report from the Times Health Commission on Monday identified a 10-point plan for health that highlights a key role for digital technologies.

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DecisionRx Announces $100 Million Credit Facility with Carlyle

Healthcare IT Today

Funds to Support Delivery of DecisionRx’s Comprehensive Medication Therapy Optimization Program DecisionRx, Inc. , a value-based healthcare company reducing the cost of care by helping physicians eliminate medication failure, today announced that it has entered into a $100 million credit facility with global investment firm Carlyle. The financing will support the cost-bearing that is key to DecisionRx’s unique business model: DecisionRx can assume the full cost of delivering Medication Therapy

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Rural Hospitals Struggle Under Private Equity Ownership

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By David L. Schreiner, Ph.D., FACHE Private equity ownership of rural hospitals is growing, but so are concerns about the effects private equity firms can have on quality of care in small, community hospitals. A […] The article Rural Hospitals Struggle Under Private Equity Ownership appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Vektor Medical Secures $16 Million Series A Funding

Digital Health Global

Investment Marks a Significant Milestone in Advancing AI-Based Arrhythmia Care SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Vektor Medical , a pioneer in non-invasive, AI-based arrhythmia analysis technology, today announced a $16 million Series A investment co-led by Solas BioVentures and TVM Capital Life Science. This funding underscores investor confidence in Vektor’s vision and ability to successfully execute its mission to revolutionize arrhythmia 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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Rural providers optimistic about financial stability, plan to expand services, Wipfli survey finds

FierceHealthIT

Rural providers optimistic about financial stability, plan to expand services, Wipfli survey finds agliadkovskaya Mon, 02/05/2024 - 15:34

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Everly Health and National Kidney Foundation Partnership Aims to Save Lives Through Early Detection of Chronic Kidney Disease

Digital Health Global

Program drives increased education and access to high-quality testing for early detection to protect kidney health and lower healthcare costs AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Everly Health , a leading remote-based healthcare company expanding access to virtual-first disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, today announced an educational partnership with the National Kidney Foundation aimed at informing Americans about chronic kidney disease and increasing access to screening in ru

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NNU survey: Healthcare orgs can do more to protect nurses from workplace violence

FierceHealthIT

Healthcare employers aren't doing enough to protect nurses from violence in the workplace, according to a new report. | Healthcare employers aren't doing enough to protect nurses from violence in the workplace, according to a new report.

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AI Legislation: Enterprise Architecture Guide to Compliance

LeanIX

AI legislation is approaching rapidly. Discover what enterprise architects need to know in order to stay compliant with incoming AI regulation.

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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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Humana reaffirms 2025 guidance as CMS pitches decrease in MA benchmark payments

FierceHealthIT

Humana reaffirmed its guidance in the face of likely cuts in Medicare Advantage payment rates for 2025, despite saying the proposed decrease was higher than it expected. | Humana reaffirmed its guidance in the face of likely cuts in Medicare Advantage payment rates for 2025, despite saying the proposed decrease was higher than it expected.

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Digital Health Rewired 2024 full programme published 

DigitalHealth

The packed programme for Rewired 2024 has been published by Digital Health, showcasing the very best in digital health from across the NHS and beyond.

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ABIM: Most internal medicine docs choosing newer certification option over 10-year exam

FierceHealthIT

The vast majority of board-certified internal medicine physicians are choosing a newer ongoing assessment option over the traditional 10-year recertification exam. | The vast majority of board-certified internal medicine physicians are choosing a newer ongoing assessment option over the traditional 10-year recertification exam. The LKA launched in early 2022 to provide more flexibility, allowing docs to maintain their certification on a five-year cycle.

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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ? 

DigitalHealth

Today's briefing covers EMIS commencing active roll-out of its cloud-based platform and a study indicating liver disease might cause up to 10% of dementia.

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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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'Podnosis': Catching up with the Fierce 15 of 2019 (part 2)

FierceHealthIT

This is the second part of our series reconnecting with Fierce 15 winners from 2019, the first year Fierce Healthcare published the list of 15 private companies engaged in pioneering work

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CW+ north west London digital inclusion programme evaluated

DigitalHealth

A trio of digital inclusion pilots funded by CW+ have been evaluated by Imperial College Health Partners and have successfully improved wellbeing levels.

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HealthTech Implications of the New EU AI Act (2024)

Lloyd Price

Exec Summary: The recently enacted EU AI Act brings significant implications for the HealthTech industry, aiming to balance innovation with ethical considerations and user safety. Here's a breakdown of key points: High-Risk AI in Healthcare: Stricter regulations: AI-powered medical devices, diagnostic tools, and patient management systems will likely fall under the "high-risk" category, facing stricter scrutiny for transparency, explainability, and data governance.

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Cera teams up with Google Cloud for near-instant insights into care

DigitalHealth

Cera has joined forces with Google Cloud to power near-instant, data-driven insights for its team of carers, to support more informed decision making.

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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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Healthtech M&A multiples softening in 2024

Lloyd Price

Exec Summary: Healthtech M&A multiples are softening in 2024 compared to the previous year, driven by a confluence of macroeconomic, market-specific, and company-level factors. According to PitchBook, the median revenue multiple for healthcare software deals dropped from 10.7x in 2023 to 8.2x in Q3 2024. Similarly, healthcare IT M&A activity has slowed down, with fewer deals announced compared to the previous year.

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How Health Systems Are Approaching AI

Digital Health Wire

The New England Journal of Medicine’s just-released NEJM AI publication is off to the races, with its February issue including a stellar breakdown of how academic medical centers are managing the influx of predictive models and AI tools. Researchers identified three governance phenotypes for managing the AI deluge: Well-Defined Governance – health systems have explicit, comprehensive procedures for the evaluation of AI and predictive models.

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PACE-focused myPlace Health opens first care center in Los Angeles

FierceHealthIT

MyPlace Health, an integrated delivery organization jointly backed by SCAN Group and the Commonwealth Care Alliance, has opened its first care center, leaders tell Fierce Healthcare exclusivel | myPlace Health, an integrated delivery organization jointly backed by SCAN Group and the Commonwealth Care Alliance, has opened its first care center, leaders tell Fierce Healthcare exclusively.

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GlobalMed® Joins Forces to Bring Cutting-Edge Virtual Healthcare to U.S. Service Members in Europe

GlobalMed

GlobalMed is proud to participate in Bestica’s recently awarded contract to deliver innovative virtual healthcare services to U.S. service members stationed in Europe. This exciting initiative, spearheaded by the Virtual Medical Center Europe (VMCE) in Landstuhl, Germany, is a significant step forward in providing remote healthcare access to active-duty personnel, their families, and other government workers across the continent.

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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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The Time is Now to Sustainably Scale Behavioral Health Integration

Iris Telehealth

Behavioral health integration is not a new idea. It started to garner mainstream traction in the 1970s, and as we sit here in 2024, nobody disputes the idea that we should integrate mental and physical health. It is unquestionably the right thing for patient care, and for total cost of care. The last fifty years have brought amazing ideas, pilots, and learnings — but as an industry, we have yet to drive widespread adoption and success.

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HIStalk Interviews Jonathan Davis, CEO, Trualta

HIStalk Interviews

Jonathan Davis is founder and CEO of Trualta of Ottawa,

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Virtual reality experience in haemato-oncology patients—technical evaluation (ViREB-TE)

BMC Digital Health

Virtual reality (VR) is increasingly being used in health care. However, its use as part of therapy during prolonged inpatient treatments is less well established. This study assessed the experience of hemato-.

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