Fri.Apr 26, 2024

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Appleā€™s OpenGL and iOS 18: Shaping the future of health care technology

KevinMD

Apple’s announcement of OpenELM, an innovative suite of efficient, open-source language models, heralds a potential game-changer for health care technology, especially with the anticipated enhancements in iOS 18. This suite is designed to function directly on personal devices like iPhones, presenting new opportunities for medical practitioners to leverage advanced AI tools in their day-to-day operations.

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OpenAI expands partnership with Moderna for customizable GPTs

Mobi Health News

The pharma giant's employees will have access to ChatGPT Enterprise, which allows teams to create customized GPTs on specific topics.

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Optum Virtual Care said to be closing down

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

On an April 18 conference call with Optum Everycare CEO Jennifer Phalen, some employees of the company's virtual care division were told that their last date would be in July, according to a news report this week. WHY IT MATTERS UnitedHealth Group, Optum's parent company, reported more than $1 billion in net losses during the first quarter – which included impacts from the February 21 Change Healthcare ransomware attack and subsequent payment systems outage.

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Thirty Madison, Talkspace partner to expand care access for migraines and women's health

Mobi Health News

The telemedicine company joins forces with the behavioral health company to expand care access for women as well as patients suffering from mental health issues and migraines.

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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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HCA Healthcare sails past Q1 estimates on strong volumes, but leaves full-year guidance untouched

FierceHealthIT

Inpatient volume growth across HCA Healthcareā€™s entire hospital portfolio and other steady gains on payer mix, length of stay and operating expenses have set the large chain on a strong trajectory | CEO Sam Hazen told investors that widespread inpatient volume increases fueled "the best portfolio experience I think Iā€™ve seen in my experience in the company.

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Elevance Health's CarelonRx rolling out new specialty pharmacy savings tool for employers

FierceHealthIT

Elevance Health's pharmacy benefit manager CarelonRx is launching a new solution that aims to make it easier for employers to plan for the future around specialty pharmacy costs while connecting me | CarelonRx is launching a new solution that aims to make it easier for employers to plan for the future around specialty pharmacy costs, while connecting members with critical support to manage their conditions.

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Sagility Acquires BirchAI, a GenAI Company in the Healthcare Space

Healthcare IT Today

Sagility to Transform Member, Patient, and Provider Interactions Using BirchAIā€™s SaaS Platform Sagility LLC , one of the leading technology-enabled services providers in the healthcare services space, announced its acquisition of Seattle-based BirchAI. BirchAI is a healthcare technology company offering cloud-based, GenAI call technology built by experts in transformer-based natural language processing.

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US nurses protest against the use of AI in hospitals

DigitalHealth

Nurses from the Californian Nurses Association have been protesting against the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in US hospitals.

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FTC finalizes changes to data privacy rule to step up scrutiny of digital health apps

FierceHealthIT

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized a rule Friday that aims to tighten the reins on digital health apps sharing consumers' sensitive medical data with tech companies. | The FTC finalized a rule Friday that aims to tighten the reins on digital health apps sharing consumers' sensitive medical data with tech companies.

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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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Royal Papworth CIO presents six actions for trustsā€™ AI journey

DigitalHealth

At the Digital Healthcare Show 2024, Royal Papworth Hospital NHS FT CIO Andrew Raynes highlighted six actions for NHS trusts to take on their AI journeys.

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Summer Health locks down $11.65M for pediatric telehealth service

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The startup plans to use the funds to build out its technology platform.

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Spark TSL acquires Sentean Group, driving digital transformation

DigitalHealth

Spark TSL has acquired Dutch firm Sentean Group and will use this to power ahead with its plans to help hospitals with their digital transformation.

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Technology, Health Equity, and Participatory Medicine in the Care Management of Sickle Cell Patients

Society for Participatory Medicine

During my doctoral study in nursing practice a couple of years ago, I learned about a champion of nursing informatics, Dr. Nancy Staggers. Dr. Staggers assisted in developing the American Nursing Associationā€™s Scopes and Standards of Practice. She also contributed to electronic health record (EHR) implementation. EHR utilization is important for nurses, other staff members, patients, medicine in general, and other disciplines.

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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. Thatā€™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. Youā€™ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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Centene boosts guidance as it posts Q1 revenue, profit beat

FierceHealthIT

Centene Corporation is boosting its guidance for the year following a quarter where it beat the Street in both profit and revenue. | Centene Corporation is boosting its guidance for the year following a quarter where it beat the Street in both profit and revenue.

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Kingā€™s Health Partners teams up with Sweatcoin for diabetes programme

DigitalHealth

A partnership between King's Health Partners and Sweatcoin will see young adults with type 2 diabetes encouraged to be more active.

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Payer Roundupā€”Molina protests Florida Medicaid decision; UHG's new Native American behavioral health partnership

FierceHealthIT

Below is a roundup of payer-centric news headlines for the week of April 22, 2024. | This week, Molina Healthcare gave an update on the Florida and Virginia Medicaid awards process, UHG announced a $2 million grant for Native American behavioral health and new partnerships were unveiled by WellCare of Kentucky and Humana.

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Our Health Portal Solutions Website Meets WCAG 2.1 AA

Health Portal Solutions

I have tested every page of this website to see if it met WCAG 2.1 AA. There were some places where I had to adjust some colours for more contrast to the text, updated contrast in the menu, enhanced visibility … read more The post Our Health Portal Solutions Website Meets WCAG 2.1 AA appeared first on Health Portal Solutions.

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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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Chutes & Laddersā€”Health First nabs Adventist Healthcare CEO; CareSource's new COO

FierceHealthIT

Welcome to this week's Chutes & Ladders, our roundup of hirings, firings and retirings throughout the industry.

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ONC Turns 20!

Docnotes

Tomorrow marks the 20th birthday of the Office of the National Coordinator of Health Information Technology. A few thoughts … a) ONC’s work is uniquely bipartisan. There is little disagreement that information technology – well applied – can (will / must) improve the health of the people of the United States. While different administrations have managed ONC’s work differently – the common theme remains an optimism about the role of information technology in

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Remote Patient Monitoring Reimbursement Models: Trends and Analysis

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

Disclaimer: Remote Patient Monitoring Reimbursement Models: Trends and Analysis” is for informational purposes only, not professional advice. Information may not be current or comprehensive. Readers should consult professionals for specific advice and verify current regulations before decision-making. In the landscape of modern healthcare, remote patient monitoring reimbursement has emerged as a critical aspect, shaping the delivery of care and the financial dynamics within the industry.