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The Thematic Roadmap for AHIP 2024: What the Health Insurance Conference Will Cover

Health Populi

Health insurance plans make mainstream media news every week, whether coverage deals with the cost of a plan, the cost of out-of-network care, prior authorizations, or cybersecurity and ransomware attacks, among other front-page issues. This week, AHIP (the acronym for the industry association of Americans Health Insurance Plans) is convening in Las Vegas for its largest annual 2024 meeting.

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HFMA Annual Conference Preview – Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 142

Healthcare IT Today

For the 142nd episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast we are doing a preview of the HFMA Annual Conference ! To kick this episode off, we discuss what we think the biggest topic of conversation will be at the upcoming HFMA Conference. Then we speculate on what content we will see around AI during HFMA. Next, we debate over where AI, Machine Learning, and Automation are actually having an impact in RCM.

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How AI Technology Could Be Eroding Consumers’ Trust in Health Care

Health Populi

If people’s feelings about AI were a Wall Street market, we’d find both bulls and bears, simultaneously, viewing AI’s role in health care. We can see this from many consumer surveys published in the past year about the growing role and adoption of AI in health care, and some wariness found in a new study from Deloitte on Building and maintaining health care consumers’ trust in generative AI.

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AI in Healthcare – Enhancing Treatment Plans, Engaging Patients, and Impacting Patient Outcomes

Healthcare IT Today

A lot of the buzz around AI is about the potential that it holds. We talk a lot about how different AI applications and tools could save us time or how they could improve the patient experience. But what is it actively doing to the world of healthcare? In order to find out, we reached out to our incredible Healthcare IT Today Community to ask them – how is artificial intelligence being utilized to enhance treatment planning, engage patients at scale, and what impact is it having on patien

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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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MetroHealth and MUSC Health launch virtual-first telehealth company

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

It is no secret that health systems face growing competition from industries like venture-backed healthcare disruptors and health insurance that are offering increasingly specialized and consumer-focused virtual care offerings. THE PROBLEM The MetroHealth System is Ohio's Cuyahoga County's public, safety-net health system, providing care through five hospitals, four emergency departments and more than 20 health centers.

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Videra Health Secures $5.6M in Funding to Advance Mental Health AI Solutions Led by Peterson Ventures

Healthcare IT Today

New Investment Drives Development of Advanced AI Tools for Mental Health Care Screening and Monitoring Videra Health , a leading AI-driven mental health assessment platform, is excited to announce it has raised $5.6M in Seed II funding, led by Peterson Ventures. Mercato Partners, Epic Ventures, and Philo Ventures also participated in the investment.

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Biome Analytics Welcomes Brian Maher, MPH, as Vice President of Business Development

Digital Health Global

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #cardiology –Biome Analytics, the leading cardiovascular performance management company, announced today that Brian Maher, MPH, has been appointed as the new Vice President of Business Development. Brian brings a wealth of experience to Biome Analytics with 20 years of consultative support to hundreds of health care systems and industry partners.

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NHS issues urgent call for O-type blood donors following London cyber attack

DigitalHealth

NHS Blood and Transplant has urgently called for donations of O type blood following a ransomware attack which has disrupted pathology services in London.

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Health for Mankind Company Launches DIABIMETRICS™, A Bold Step Towards Revolutionizing Diabetes Management and Eliminating Health Disparities

Digital Health Global

PORTLAND, Maine–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #diabetes –Today, Health for Mankind Company, a digital health startup, announces the introduction of DIABIMETRICS , a cutting-edge digital health platform designed to revolutionize diabetes management with a focus on historically underserved communities. This significant tool is available through Google play with Apple’s App store coming online shortly.

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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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How ServiceNow Can Disrupt Healthcare – In a Good Way

Optimum Healthcare IT

ServiceNow can disrupt healthcare in a good way, helping executives tackle integration & user adoption challenges for operational efficiency. The post How ServiceNow Can Disrupt Healthcare – In a Good Way appeared first on Optimum Healthcare IT.

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CIONIC Unveils Three New Centers of Excellence on the East Coast to Aid Patient Mobility Through the Use of FDA-Cleared Bionic Clothing and Neuromodulation

Digital Health Global

Cionic Neural Sleeve Now Available at Leading Medical Institutions International Multiple Sclerosis Management Practice, MedStar Health, and Hackensack Meridian Neuroscience Institute at Jersey Shore University Medical Center SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #assistivetechnology — CIONIC , the pioneering neurotech company that created the FDA-cleared Cionic Neural Sleeve, today announced three new Centers of Excellence at renowned institutions including International Multiple Scl

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Teladoc taps GuideWell executive Chuck Divita as new CEO

FierceHealthIT

Virtual care giant Teladoc Health tapped a new CEO two months after long-time leader Jason Gorevic stepped away. | Virtual care giant Teladoc Health tapped a new CEO two months after long-time leader Jason Gorevic stepped away.

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Aptar Digital Health Partners with SHL Medical to Optimize Patient Experience with Self-Injectable Therapies

Digital Health Global

CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aptar Digital Health, a global leader in digital health solutions (Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) and digital Patient Support Programs), connected devices and disease management, today announced a collaboration with SHL Medical, a world-leading solutions provider of advanced drug delivery systems such as autoinjectors, pen injectors and innovative specialty delivery systems.

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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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Standard infusion pump software to go live at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital

DigitalHealth

Peter White, CNIO at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, tells Digital Health about a project to create standardised pediatric datasets for infusion pumps.

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Apple Hearing Study reveals preliminary insights on Tinnitus

Digital Health Global

In a recent update, Apple Hearing Study shared preliminary insights on tinnitus, a condition characterized by the perception of sound that others do not hear. The study, conducted in collaboration with researchers from the University of Michigan, is one of the largest surveys on tinnitus to date. The researchers reviewed data from over 160,000 participants who answered survey questions and completed app-based assessments to characterize their experience of tinnitus.

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CCS unveils PropheSee, a hyper-personalized approach to chronic care

FierceHealthIT

CCS Medical, a chronic care management company, is taking a personalized approach to chronic care treatment adherence through its new AI tool, PropheSee. | Leveraging an AI model used in banking and lending, CCS Medical launches PropheSee to increase patient adherence to chronic care management regimens.

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Alleviating the Prior Authorization Headache  

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Matt Bridge and Ryan Chapin of AGS Health The prior authorization process has evolved in complexity as the healthcare industry transitions from fee-for-service to value-based care. At the same time, payers are expanding the […] The article Alleviating the Prior Authorization Headache appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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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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Belfast Health and Social Care Trust goes live with digital record system

DigitalHealth

Belfast Health and Social Care Trust has announced that it has gone live with the encompass digital record system, replacing paper processes.

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Addus HomeCare expands personal care services to 2 new states with $350M deal

FierceHealthIT

Addus HomeCare is making a major move to expand its business with plans to buy Gentiva's personal care business for $350 million. | Addus HomeCare is making a major move to expand its business with plans to buy Gentiva's personal care business for $350 million.

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How to Tailor a Behavioral Health Program Across Health System Patient Journeys

Iris Telehealth

Integrating behavioral health into existing patient journeys, whether a patient just received a cancer diagnosis, is an expecting mother, or is experiencing escalating anxiety at a primary care appointment, is the right thing to do – for the patient and for the health system. At Iris Telehealth, we work with health systems to tailor programs that seamlessly integrate into their existing service lines to that address population-specific needs and acuity levels.

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AHIP 2024 kicks off this week. Here are 3 trends to watch

FierceHealthIT

Thought leaders from across the insurance industry will descend on Las Vegas this week for AHIP's annual conference, kicking off three days of discussions on the biggest issues facing payers. | Thought leaders from across the insurance industry will descend on Las Vegas this week for AHIP's annual conference, kicking off three days of discussions on the biggest issues facing payers.

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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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A 3-Step Guide To SAP S/4HANA Transformation Success

LeanIX

SAP S/4HANA migration is complex, but it doesn't have to be challenging. Discover our three-step process for successful ERP transformation.

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New startup, Stitch PEO, emerges armed with $9M to alleviate pain points for independent medical practices

FierceHealthIT

Independent medical practices face unique challenges to keep their businesses thriving with declining healthcare reimbursements, rising costs and widespread staffing issues.

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Potential for use of tetris in the neonatal unit – a scoping review

BMC Digital Health

Playing Tetris is a relatively new concept when considering how to treat or prevent post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS). Benefits have been identified regarding how playing the game can influence traumatic m.

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Flint champion Bobby Mukkamala named American Medical Association president-elect

FierceHealthIT

Bobby Mukkamala, M.D., was voted in as president-elect of the American Medical Association (AMA) at the group's annual meeting in Chicago. | Flint, Michigan-based otolaryngologist Bobby Mukkamala was voted AMA president-elect on Friday, June 7 in Chicago.

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How 3 Urgent Cares Tackled Key Metrics For Accelerated Growth

Considering the growth of your clinic? It’s difficult to advance any business today without using technology — but what will truly enhance your daily operations? How successful are other urgent care centers with these solutions? This article offers a glimpse into real-world technology experiences from urgent care centers like yours. Discover how various solutions can boost your growth potential and see firsthand how effective they are.

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SCOTUS agrees to review Medicare DSH payments case

FierceHealthIT

The U.S. | The suit, Advocate Christ Medical Center v. Becerra, was originally filed in 2017 by a group of more than 200 hospitals over the agency’s formula used to calculate payments.

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Payer Roundup—HHS dedicates $500M to navigator grants; BCBSMA supporting LGBTQ members

FierceHealthIT

Below is a roundup of payer-centric news headlines you may have missed during the month of June 2024. | This month, HHS beefs up its support of navigators and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts partners with Folx Health to better support its LGBTQIA+ members. In state news, Colorado signed a payer transparency bill into law and Vermont is reining in PBMs.

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