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Contributed: ??AI integration in patient diagnostics: revolutionizing healthcare in 2024

Mobi Health News

As AI use within healthcare advances, several factors need to be considered, from how the tech can enhance care delivery to potentially worsening healthcare inequity.

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AWS adds $20M to cloud-based health equity initiative

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Amazon Web Services said it hopes to further address health equity and improve healthcare access with $20 million in additional funding for its ongoing global health equity program focused on underserved communities. AWS said it has now distributed more than $30 million to organizations that have leveraged cloud technology to provide care to historically underserved populations across 28 countries in its funding announcement Thursday “We’ve seen participants in the Health Equity Init

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Women's health platform Maven Clinic employees gain access to WellTheory

Mobi Health News

Employees of Maven will have access to WellTheory's platform for individuals with autoimmune diseases, including a collaborative care team and ongoing guidance.

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Humana's stock tumbles pre-market as it posts $541M loss in Q4

FierceHealthIT

Humana primed the pump last week for a disappointing fourth quarter call, and its stock again dropped Thursday morning as the company posted a $541 million loss. | Humana primed the pump last week for a disappointing fourth quarter call, and its stock again dropped Thursday morning as the company posted a $541 million loss.

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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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The Big Consult: Additional Criteria for Adopting a Digital App or Service

Healthcare IT Today

The previous article in this series laid out key criteria for choosing a digital solution to clinical problems. We’ll continue with some other less known, but still important, criteria in this article. In addition to the traits mentioned in the previous article, several others were cited by Christine Vogel, lead nurse educator at UbiSim : Ease of use: the vendor needs to bring in user experience (UX) designers and subject-matter experts.

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Blair Institute calls for public-private NHS Data Trust

DigitalHealth

The NHS should establish a new public-private NHS Data Trust to commercialise and sell access to anonymised NHS medical records the Blair Institute says.

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CMS seeks input on improving transparency in Medicare Advantage

FierceHealthIT

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is seeking feedback on how to increase transparency around Medicare Advantage and improve data capabilities. | CMS initiated a request for information period Thursday to receive data on all aspects of the Medicare Advantage program including prior authorizations, value-based care and vertical integration.

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GE HealthCare Announces Agreement to Acquire MIM Software

Healthcare IT Today

The Anticipated Acquisition Aligns to GE HealthCare’s Precision Care Strategy with the Goal of Strengthening the Company’s Digital Solutions Across Care Pathways MIM Software Provides AI-Enabled Image Analysis and Workflow Tools Across Multiple Care Areas, Including Oncology, Urology, Neurology, and Cardiology Today’s Agreement Reinforces GE HealthCare’s Commitment to Integrate Medical Imaging Products in Order to Deliver More Precise, Connected, and Efficient Care Across Disease States GE Healt

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Amazon Pharmacy testing out medication consulting service with One Medical primary care providers

FierceHealthIT

As Amazon builds out its healthcare business and expands its reach into hybrid primary care, pharmacy operations and virtual care, there are promising opportunities to integrate these services to o | A year after its big-ticket primary care acquisition, Amazon Pharmacy is piloting a program to provide pharmacy consultations to One Medical providers with a specific focus on high-risk and complex patients among the older senior population.

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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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VRIS radiology information system formally launches in the UK 

DigitalHealth

Vertex has launched a radiology information system proven to help imaging departments alleviate bottlenecks and improve throughput of diagnostic reports.

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Most clinicians believe hospitals should address climate change, Commonwealth Fund survey finds

FierceHealthIT

Four in five clinicians believe it’s important for their hospital to address climate change and that doing so is aligned with their organization’s mission, a new

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Birmingham Women’s and Children’s awards EPR contract to Epic

DigitalHealth

Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust has signed a contract with Epic to provide the Trust’s future electronic patient record solution

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Payer Roundup–L.A. Care Health Plan addressing PPE shortages; new Cost Plus Drugs partnership

FierceHealthIT

Below is a round-up of payer-centric news for the week of Jan. 22, 2024 | This week, California health plans formed a coalition to address long-term PPE shortages, Mark Cuban's drug company announced a new partnership with Livinity, popularity rises for Colorado's public option plans and more.

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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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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ? 

DigitalHealth

Today's briefing covers proposals that the NHS replace its traditional hospital model and the arrival of a new director of transformation at Nervecentre.

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Chapter 11 bankruptcies spiked across healthcare in 2023, particularly for hospitals

FierceHealthIT

2023 was the biggest year for healthcare Chapter 11 bankruptcy filings in the past half-decade, according to a new research report from Gibbins Advisors. | There were 79 bankruptcy filings across healthcare-related sectors last year, 12 of which were hospitals. Those are both up from 2022's 46 total and two hospital filings, according to a new report.

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Questionnaire tester

HAY on FHIR

At the FHIR Connectathon last week I participated in the Questionnaire track and spent most of my time there using – and integration with – the fhirpath lab questionnaire tester tool maintained by Brian Postlethwaite – one of the foundation members of the FHIR community. The tester is part of a suite of tools that started with a focus on providing an app that helps people build FHIRPath expressions – then branched out from there (as these things tend to do).

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Elation Health, Surescripts partner to provide medication cost, coverage details during patient visits

FierceHealthIT

Elation Health, a company that developed electronic medical record technology for primary care clinicians, is expanding its partnership with Surescripts to bring more transparency around prescripti | Elation Health integrated Surescripts' real-time prescription benefit tool directly into its EHR to give providers access to patient-specific medication coverage and cost data during patient medical visits.

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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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Element Science Receives CE Mark & UKCA Mark for the Jewel® Patch-Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillator

Digital Health Global

First of its kind life-saving technology receives CE Mark and UKCA Mark, paving the way for enhanced protection of patients with elevated risk of sudden cardiac arrest SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Element Science , an innovative health technology company pioneering a digital wearable platform for high-risk cardiovascular patients, announced that it has received the European Union’s CE mark certification and Great Britain’s UK Conformity Assessed (UKCA) marking for its novel Patch W

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FTC opposes Novant Health's $320M hospital deal with Community Health Systems

FierceHealthIT

Regulators are pumping the brakes on Novant Health’s deal to buy two North Carolina hospitals from Community Health Systems (CHS), citing concerns of higher healthcare costs and little incentive fo | The transaction for Lake Norman Regional Medical Center, Davis Regional Medical Center and other assets would give Novant Health 65% control of the inpatient general acute care services market in North Carolina's Eastern Lake Norman Area, the federal regulator said.

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Isaac Health Raises $5.7M to End Dementia Care Deserts and Build the Future of Brain Health Care Delivery

Digital Health Global

Oversubscribed Seed round led by Meridian Street Capital and B Capital NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Isaac Health, a digital health company emerging as a national leader for brain health, announced today the successful completion of its oversubscribed $5.7 million Seed round. The round was led by Meridian Street Capital and B Capital with participation from Primetime Partners, Co-Found Partners, VU Venture Partners, and AirAngels.

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Is the Future of Healthcare Modular?

Healthcare IT Today

When most of us think of modular buildings, we picture those trailer-like structures on construction sites – the ones with panel walls and the electrical wire that dangles outside. Modern modular buildings are a far cry from those flimsy seventies-era trailers. Modern modular buildings are marvels of technology and engineering. To learn more, Healthcare IT Today went to visit Fero International , a company that fabricates advanced modular buildings for the healthcare, education and municipal mar

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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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Genialis and Debiopharm Set Up Biomarker Discovery Collaboration

Digital Health Global

Agreement allows both companies to define biomarkers within the DNA Damage Repair (DDR) biology space LAUSANNE, Switzerland & BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Genialis , the RNA-biomarker company, and Debiopharm, a privately-owned, Swiss-based biopharmaceutical company aiming to establish tomorrow’s standards of care to cure cancer and infectious diseases, have reached an agreement to define and discover biomarkers within the DNA Damage Repair (DDR) biology space to predict the clinical b

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What are Some of the Uses of AI Already Being Used in Healthcare?

Healthcare IT Today

Though we’ve talked about it quite extensively, artificial intelligence (AI) still sounds like something from a science fiction novel. This idea of futuristic and lifelike computers is only encouraged by the way that a lot of what we talk about in AI are possibilities. Ideal scenarios of how much our lives could be improved with AI. However, not all of AI is futuristic sci-fi.

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Samsung Introduces Lunit AI Solutions for Enhanced Chest Screenings

Digital Health Global

This launch aims to elevate chest abnormality detection in Samsung’s premium X-ray devices and help clinicians provide a more efficient care path for patients DANVERS, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Boston Imaging, the United States headquarters of Samsung’s digital radiography (DR) and ultrasound business, today announced that Samsung has signed a supply contract with Lunit Inc., a leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI) powered solutions for cancer diagnostics and therapeutic

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Women's health platform Maven Clinic employees gain access to WellTheory

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Employees of Maven will have access to WellTheory's platform for individuals with autoimmune diseases, including a collaborative care team and ongoing guidance.

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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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How To Sell Enterprise Architecture To The Business

LeanIX

Enterprise architecture is a vital business function, but its value can be abstract and challenging to explain. Our Senior Customer Success Manager, Ricky Urdaneta tells us how to win over all your stakeholders on your EA projects?

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Post-Hospitalization Remote Monitoring for CHF or COPD in an ACO [Research Study]

Health Recovery Solutions

A recent study conducted by BJC HealthCare and the Washington University School of Medicine delved into the realm of remote patient monitoring (RPM), exploring its potential benefits for individuals with congestive heart failure (CHF) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) within an Accountable Care Organization (ACO). Let's review the key findings and implications of this study.

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Former Surgeon General of the United States Dr. Richard Carmona Joins DrKumo’s Advisory Board

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

Former U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Richard Carmona, Brings Wealth of Healthcare Expertise to DrKumo’s Advisory Board DrKumo, a leader in Remote Patient Monitoring – Home Telehealth (RPM-HT) solutions, is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Richard Carmona, the 17th Surgeon General of the United States, to its Advisory Board. This strategic addition to the board is a significant step forward in DrKumo’s mission to revolutionize healthcare delivery through innovative technology.