Fri.Aug 16, 2024

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Adopting technology to support the nurse workforce and provide smarter, safer care delivery

KevinMD

The U.S. health care industry is facing a nursing shortage crisis driven in part by burnout and technology burden, which was further emphasized by the COVID-19 pandemic. To improve working conditions for nurses and drive quality patient care, industry leaders must prioritize implementing technologies that support the nursing workforce and care delivery.

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Aon projects employer health costs will rise 9% next year

FierceHealthIT

Employers' health costs are expected to rise by an average of 9% next year, according to a new report from Aon. | Employers' health costs are expected to rise by an average of 9% next year, according to a new report from Aon.

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Employee Benefits are Evolving with Help from AI

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Dave Werry , Co-Founder & President at Well Personalized healthcare continues to become more ubiquitous, and its well-documented benefits include greater health outcomes, enhanced convenience, and reduced employer costs. Driven by advancements in technology, the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, and rising healthcare costs, the personalized medicine market is expected to surpass $1.2 billion by 2033.

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Orlando Health makes $439M bid for Steward Health Care's 'Space Coast' Florida properties

FierceHealthIT

Orlando Health has offered to buy Steward Health Care's three "Space Coast" Florida properties, including three hospitals and a medical practice, for $439 million, according to a court document fil | Orlando Health has offered to buy Steward Health Care's three "Space Coast" Florida properties, including three hospitals and a medical practice, for $439 million, according to a court document filed Wednesday.

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The Evolution of Communication in Healthcare Settings

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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Jersey’s EPR plans delayed by ‘patchy WiFi’

DigitalHealth

Plans to update Jersey’s electronic patient record (EPR) system have been delayed owing to WiFi issues, according to an annual report.

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A Look at the Changes in RCM that Are Happening Now and Changes that Need to Happen

Healthcare IT Today

Change, despite its often negative reception, can be a wonderful thing. In healthcare, change usually happens due to our strives for growth and betterment. We see an area that can be improved for our patients and staff and we set out to come up with solutions and technologies to make that improvement a reality. So let’s take a moment to embrace and celebrate change!

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First of its kind framework can help developers assess the fitness of data for medical machine learning

FierceHealthIT

An article recently published in Nature proposes a new way to evaluate data quality for artificial intelligence used in healthcare. | In a recent study published in Nature, researchers propose a new framework for evaluating the data quality and fitness for a specific machine learning task. Data quality has a massive impact on the performance of an algorithm and its safety for patients.

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Privacy concerns raised over trust’s AI data-sharing deal

DigitalHealth

A privacy campaign group has raised concerns over a data sharing agreement between the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital and an AI startup.

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Linus Health Acquires Together Senior Health to Expand its Platform to Better Serve Patients and Providers with End-to-End Workflow Capabilities

Healthcare IT Today

Company’s Virtual Therapeutic Programs and Proprietary Risk Stratification A lgorithm Support Proactive Detection of and Intervention for Cognitive Decline Linus Health , a digital health company enabling early detection of cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s, and other dementias, today announced its acquisition of Together Senior Health (Together), a brain health company delivering evidence-based solutions for individuals with cognitive decline, Alzheimer’s disease, and related dementias.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

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.

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Healthcare bankruptcy filings slow in 2024, largely driven by middle-market companies, analysis finds

FierceHealthIT

Healthcare bankruptcy filings have slowed over the past three quarters, according to a new analysis by healthcare restructuring advisory firm Gibbins Advisors. | The report analyzed healthcare sector Chapter 11 bankruptcy filings from 2019 through mid-2024. The decline so far this year appears to be driven by middle-market companies, though financial challenges in the sector still persist.

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Reproductive health app Clue partners with Headspace

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Enterprise Taxonomy: Telehealth Patient Access Population and Public Health Care Node settings: Exclude from Accelerate RSS feed

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Digital Health’s monthly roundup of contracts and go lives

DigitalHealth

This latest roundup includes Northampton General Hospital signing a 10-year Nervecentre electronic patient record (EPR) contract.

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Chutes and Ladders—CareSource, Quantum, Included Health sweep up executives

FierceHealthIT

Welcome to this week's Chutes & Ladders, our roundup of hirings, firings and retirings throughout the industry. | Welcome to this week's Chutes & Ladders, our roundup of hirings, firings and retirings throughout the industry. Please submit the good news—or the bad—from your shop, and we will feature it here at the end of each week.

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The Role of Technology in Remote Patient Monitoring

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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Best Practices for Providers Using CMS RPM Services

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

The healthcare landscape is undergoing a significant shift towards value-based care, where providers are rewarded for patient outcomes rather than the volume of services delivered. Remote patient monitoring (RPM) has emerged as a powerful tool in this paradigm, enabling proactive chronic disease management and improved patient engagement. Recognizing this value, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has established specific RPM policies for Medicare beneficiaries.

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D-Bal Max Review

mHealth Watch

The natural supplement is the answer to all of people’s problems. If they struggle with gaining muscle and getting stronger, this program can help. For a long time, steroids were thought to be harmless, and thus, they remained in use. But with recent research into their harmfulness, it has become clear that there are adverse effects associated with them which makes people want an alternative solution for gaining muscle mass without risking themselves or loved ones from acquiring something

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Mental health provider drastically reduces chart audit time with help from AI

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Cerebral is a virtual mental healthcare provider with a mission to democratize access to high-quality care to all. With several full-service monthly subscription plans to choose from, members receive online access to therapists and prescribing providers. Visits are done via video chat, and members can message their care team directly. Members can receive medications delivered straight to their door.