Health Populi

AUGUST 12, 2024

The average person in the U.S. retiring in 2024 will need to bank $165,000 to pay for health care costs in retirement — a sum that does not include long-term care, Fidelity Investments advises us in the 23rd annual look at this always-impactful (and sobering) forecast. I’ve covered this study every year since 2011 here in Health Populi, continuing to add to this bar chart; in the interest of space and legibility, I started this year’s version of the chart at 2014, when the cost

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FierceHealthIT

AUGUST 12, 2024

Consumer genetic testing company 23andMe sees an opportunity to get in on the weight loss boom. | 23andMe plans to launch a GLP-1 weight loss telehealth membership through its Lemonaid Health platform by the end of the month.

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Health Populi

AUGUST 12, 2024

People living in the U.S. continue to feel a “vibe-cession” malaise, based on the American Mindset July 2024 update from Dentsu’s Consumer Navigator research. Notwithstanding generally good news about the American macroeconomy — in terms of growth, downward ticking inflation, and expected interest rate relief come September from the Federal Reserve — one in two Americans still thinks the country is in a recession.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 12, 2024

The behavioral health landscape faces several significant challenges, primarily stemming from a severe shortage of providers and increasing demand for services. As has been seen in recent years, there's been a surge in behavioral health needs across all demographics. This mismatch between supply and demand has led to long wait times, difficulty accessing care, and, in some cases, patients going without necessary treatment.

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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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DigitalHealth

AUGUST 12, 2024

Alder Hey has become the second NHS trust to go live the Meditech Expanse electronic patient record system.

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FierceHealthIT

AUGUST 12, 2024

Prior authorization denials in Medicare Advantage jumped between 2021 and 2022, according to a new analysis from KFF.

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DigitalHealth

AUGUST 12, 2024

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is to begin trials of a new laser-activated antimicrobial in an effort to cut post-surgery infections.

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Optimum Healthcare IT

AUGUST 12, 2024

Optimum Healthcare IT expands its Workday staffing partnership into Canada, addressing staffing challenges & enhancing healthcare IT. The post Optimum Healthcare IT and Workday, Inc. Announce Expansion of Partnership into Canada appeared first on Optimum Healthcare IT.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 12, 2024

The following is a guest article by Neeraj Mainkar , VP of Software Engineering and Advanced Technology at Proprio Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing healthcare by enhancing diagnostic accuracy, personalizing treatment plans, and it can potentially improve patient outcomes. However, the rapid demand for AI integration into healthcare systems raises significant concerns about the transparency and explainability of advanced technologies.

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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.

Digital Health Global

AUGUST 12, 2024

Advisory Board of World-Class Subject Matter Expert Clinicians and Renowned IT and Operations Leaders Support Company in Eliminating All Non-Actionable Alarms SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)– CalmWave , the leader in eliminating non-actionable clinical alarms through data science and Transparent AI, today announced the appointment of healthcare and technology entrepreneur and executive Andrew Thompson to the company’s Board of Advisors.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 12, 2024

SONU is the First Over-the-Counter Device Authorized for At-Home Use that Extends the Toolbox of Treatment Options for Patients and Physicians and Offers a Safe Alternative to Pharmaceutical Treatments SoundHealth, Inc. , a medical technology company harnessing the power of artificial intelligence and medical science to improve patient outcomes, today introduced SONU.

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FierceHealthIT

AUGUST 12, 2024

While customer satisfaction with mail order pharmacies is continuing to grow, brick-and-mortar pharmacies are falling behind, according to a new survey from J.D. Power. | While customer satisfaction with mail order pharmacies is continuing to grow, brick-and-mortar pharmacies are falling behind, according to a new survey from J.D. Power.

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E-CareManagement

AUGUST 12, 2024

I want to make sure you’re aware of an in-person event at which I am speaking – the 8 th annual ConV2X Blending Platforms for Patient and Enterprise Success in Healthcare & Life Sciences , September 10 and 11, Quincy, MA, USA. About the ConV2X Conference ConV2X is short for ConVerge-2-Xcelerate – an annual event that informs audiences with high-value education, discussion, and information about trends on the horizon.

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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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HIStalk Interviews

AUGUST 12, 2024

Steve Holloway is managing director of Signify Research. Tell me.

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Iris Telehealth

AUGUST 12, 2024

Iris clinicians facilitate top-quality behavioral health care – averaging 2.3M patient encounters every year. We are proud of the work our providers do every day to fill care gaps and support healthcare organizations across the country by providing their communities with timely access to exceptional care. Every month, we sit down with one of our providers to spotlight the amazing work they’re doing every day and the impact they’re making on the communities they serve.

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LeanIX

AUGUST 12, 2024

ArchiMate is a standardized graphical language for modeling your enterprise architecture. Learn how SAP LeanIX supports ArchiMate to empower your models.

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Digital Health Wire

AUGUST 12, 2024

Medicare Advantage stole the spotlight last week with a steady barrage of new reports, investigations, and Q2 payor results. KFF kicked things off with its MA Enrollment and Key Trends Update , which showed that 54% of eligible Medicare beneficiaries – 32.8M people – are now enrolled in private MA plans. That’s quite the jump from just 19% in 2007, and the CBO projects that percentage to continue climbing to 64% by 2034.

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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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Healthcare Exchange Standards

AUGUST 12, 2024

There is a FHIR leadership desire to have the FHIR Data Type "Signature" normative in FHIR R6. The ballots leading to FHIR R6 will give us a chance to test with the community their interest in this Data Type being ready to be called Normative. However so far to date it has not received much attention. The FHIR Signature Datatype is less concerning than all of Digital Signatures.

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FierceHealthIT

AUGUST 12, 2024

A recent rule by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) extending health insurance to children of undocumented immigrants under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) pro | A coalition of right-leaning states are calling foul on a recent CMS rule that would expand health insurance for DACA recipients under the Affordable Care Act.

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