Wed.Apr 17, 2024

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Neurology-focused NeuroX will participate in CMS' GUIDE Program

Mobi Health News

The virtual brain health company and its physician network, ATP Partners, will offer online services to help patients with dementia remain in their homes.

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Most doctors, consumers need transparency to trust generative AI in clinical decisions, survey finds

FierceHealthIT

Though physicians are quickly growing more comfortable with generative AI, the vast majority expect models to be transparent and trained on credible information, a new

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Reproductive health company Stork Club announces expanded offerings in 100 countries

Mobi Health News

Employers with the reproductive and family-building service's global coverage will now have access to more than 8,000 providers globally.

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AI medical assistants see rapid growth as health systems turn to tech as a cure for the burnout crisis

FierceHealthIT

Health systems across the country face the same pressing problem — rising levels of burnout among physicians. It’s a challenge that’s reaching a crisis point. | A growing number of hospitals and health systems are betting on advancements in AI as part of the cure for what ails physicians. Rush University System for Health is partnering with Suki to trial its AI assistant and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is rolling out Nabla's Copilot tool.

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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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QHINs, Health Data Exchange, FHIR, AI and More with CommonWell Health Alliance

Healthcare IT Today

At HIMSS, we sat down to talk with CommonWell Health Alliance to learn about their passion for interoperability and some of the latest happenings with the CommonWell community. This included an update on CommonWell’s new technical service provider, ELLKAY and their recent designation by the federal government as a Qualified Health Information Network (QHIN).

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Walking the TikTok Tightrope: Social Media Use by Healthcare Professionals

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Alexandra V. Aglieco, APRN, FNP-BC What compels established, well-respected healthcare professionals to post insensitive, ridiculing content on social media with no regard for the patient or family? Do they see a unique opportunity for exponential TikTok views, and subsequently disregarded professional standards? Social media has successfully infiltrated nearly every industry, and healthcare is no exception.

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CharmHealth Unveils 2024 Innovation Challenge to Bring Creative Solutions to the Fingertips of Healthcare Providers

Digital Health Global

Call for Proposals Now Open to Digital Health Startups to Compete on the CharmHealth Ecosystem PLEASANTON, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #AI — CharmHealth , a leader in healthcare technology solutions for providers, today announced the kickoff of its 2024 Innovation Challenge. The fourth annual competition is designed to surface new ideas that will fundamentally improve healthcare and its underlying systems and processes.

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Evaluating Usability and Incorporating the Patient Experience in DECODE-Nocturnal Scratch

ActiGraph

The Digital Endpoint Collaboration to accelerate Outcome DEvelopment (DECODE) Nocturnal Scratch working group was launched in November 2023, with the goal of bringing to the market a fit-for-purpose digital measure of nocturnal scratch. A project like DECODE-Nocturnal Scratch is an opportunity to advance patient-focused drug development in dermatology, as well as to provide additional clinical insight into the efficacy of treatments to increase the probability of success and differentiation.

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Bankruptcies among PE-backed healthcare companies spiked in 2023, report finds

FierceHealthIT

More than a fifth of the healthcare companies that filed for bankruptcy last year were owned by private equity firms, which also have a hand in many healthcare companies teetering on the brink in 2 | Private equity-backed companies represented more than 20% of last year's healthcare bankruptcies, handily outpacing those of the past five years. Further, nearly all of the companies with high credit risk going into 2024 were owned by private equity firms.

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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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Virtual wards: We are in danger of being eclipsed by our European neighbours

DigitalHealth

There is huge scope to extend the reach and impact of virtual wards and remote monitoring. But the NHS must act now to make the best use of key developments, writes Tara Donnelly in the second of a two-part series.

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Payer Roundup—Elevance Health acquires New York-based MCO; Sentara Health Plans under investigation

FierceHealthIT

Below is a roundup of payer-centric news for the week of April 15, 2024. | This week, Elevance Health acquires its competitor in New York, a Virginia health plan is under investigation and the OIG office looks into vertical consolidation.

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Pharmacy2U launches prescription order-tracking service

DigitalHealth

Pharmacy2U has launched a prescription order tracking service, allowing its customers to track exactly when their prescription is dispatched.

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Celebrating Three Years of Transformative Telemedicine in Oaxaca, Mexico

19 Labs

As we celebrate the third anniversary of the Oaxaca telemedicine program, we reflect on the remarkable journey we've undertaken with the Health Secretary of Oaxaca and the profound impact we've had on local healthcare and communities. Over the past three years, our joint commitment to bridging healthcare gaps in rural areas has yielded transformative results, touched countless lives, and revolutionized how healthcare is delivered.

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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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OneAdvanced rebrands and launches eight software portfolios

DigitalHealth

Advanced has undergone a rebrand, becoming OneAdvanced and changing the way it delivers software through eight software portfolios.

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For big tech, "Ready, Fire, Aim" design approaches are user-hostile

Aging in Place Technology Watch

What happens when a firm believes that no matter what, the customers will buy? Rant on. Look at the forum discussions of problems after Apple’s release in November , or with the Google’s Gemini self-humiliation. Will users turn in their iPhones in disgust? Stop using Gmail in protest? What about the Tesla that is so cool it does not have to identify clearly how to open the door, or put the car into drive or reverse?

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Scaling Adoption of Medical AI

Digital Health Wire

Medical AI is on the brink of improving outcomes for countless patients, prompting a trio of all-star researchers to pen an NEJM AI article tackling what might be its biggest obstacle: real-world adoption. What drives real-world adoption? Those who have been around the block as many times as Dr. Michael Abramoff, Dr. Tinglong Dai, and Dr. James Zou are all-too familiar with the answer… Reimbursement makes the world go ‘round.

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Why Digital Tools Are Clinical Allies

Xealth

Note to readers: This is the fourth post in a six-part series exploring the perspectives of digital patient engagement. Mike Deegan, Director, Business Development Driven by staffing shortages , clinician and patient burnout, and dynamic regulatory environments , digital engagement emerges as a beacon of innovation and efficiency. This shift has already begun to redefine the clinician-patient dynamic, offering various benefits while aligning with clinicians’ workflows , including: Improvi

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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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4 Reasons to Use an EHR with Integrated E-Prescribe Tools

TheraNest

In the ever-evolving landscape of mental and behavioral health practices, staying ahead of the curve is both challenging and crucial. Providers who prescribe medication to their clients are especially cognizant of their need for an efficient and streamlined process. Thankfully, with e-prescribe integrated within your EHR, a powerful solution has emerged to improve medication management in mental and behavioral health practices. 1.

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How the IRS Is Using Levy Power to Collect ACA Penalties

ACA Times

The IRS is expected to continue its use of levy power to satisfy outstanding ACA penalties. Learn about the risks and how to ensure you can remain vigilant. The post How the IRS Is Using Levy Power to Collect ACA Penalties first appeared on The ACA Times.

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Qwell digital mental health support available in Clackmannanshire

DigitalHealth

Digital mental health tool, Qwell, is being made available to parents and carers of children aged 10-18 in Clackmannanshire, via the council.

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North Carolina treasurer joins FTC's opposition to Novant Health's $320M hospital deal

FierceHealthIT

The Federal Trade Commission's push to nix Novant Health's $320 purchase of two Community Health Systems hospitals has the official backing of North Carolina Treasurer Dale Folwell. | Allowing the purchase of two Community Health Systems hospitals would force taxpayers and employees "to subsidize the resulting monopolist's profits," North Carolina Treasurer Dale Folwell wrote in a friend of the court brief.

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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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Playing for cognition: investigating the feasibility and user experience of a virtual reality serious game for cognitive assessment in children with congenital heart disease

BMC Digital Health

In order to facilitate the development and implementation of innovative technology in clinical practice, it is important to understand the user experience of end-users. Virtual Reality (VR) offers the possibil.

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Innovation: The Telehealth Revolution in Diabetes Management

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

Diabetes management can feel like a constant juggle. With blood sugar monitoring, medication adjustments, and dietary changes, staying on top of everything can be overwhelming. Thankfully, innovation is bringing exciting new tools to the table, and telehealth technologies are revolutionizing how we approach diabetes management. This article dives into the impact of telehealth and remote patient monitoring (RPM) on managing diabetes, focusing on blood glucose monitoring and patient education.

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This Week’s Health IT Jobs – April 17, 2024

Healthcare IT Today

It can be very overwhelming scrolling though job board after job board in search of a position that fits your wants and needs. Let us take that stress away by finding a mix of great health IT jobs for you! We hope you enjoy this look at some of the health IT jobs we saw healthcare organizations trying to fill this week. Here’s a quick look at some of the health IT jobs we found: Oracle Health Analysts – Ellit Groups Patient Access Manager – Generis Tek Inc EPIC Ambulatory Analy

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