Fri.Jul 19, 2024

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Israeli startup CytoReason raises $80M to expand AI model, open hub in Massachusetts

Mobi Health News

The company will use the funds to accelerate its growth, expand the use of its models for different conditions and open an office in Cambridge.

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Global IT outage takes down health system EHRs, forces hospitals to cancel non-emergency services

FierceHealthIT

A widespread outage to Microsoft systems has impacted health systems, hospitals and clinics as electronic health record software has been knocked offline, forcing providers to cancel non-emergency | A widespread outage to Microsoft systems has impacted health systems, hospitals and clinics as electronic health record software has been knocked offline, forcing providers to cancel non-emergency procedures and services.

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Worldwide IT outage disrupts healthcare delivery

Mobi Health News

Crowdstrike says the BSOD outage for Microsoft Windows was caused by a botched security update. It has resulted in surgical cancellations, ambulance diversions and other patient care disruptions at doctors' offices, ERs and hospitals around the globe.

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DOJ: DaVita to pay $34M to settle kickback allegations

FierceHealthIT

Kidney care giant DaVita has agreed to pay nearly $34.5 million to settle allegations that it paid kickbacks to secure referrals, according to an announcement from the Justice Department. | Kidney care giant DaVita has agreed to pay nearly $34.5 million to settle allegations that it paid kickbacks to secure referrals, according to an announcement from the Justice Department.

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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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Global IT outage disrupting NHS ’caused by antivirus software’

DigitalHealth

Dr Simon Wallace, CCIO at Microsoft told Summer Schools that a global outage affecting the NHS was identified to antivirus firm CrowdStrike.

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Plymouth ‘living lab’ project pilots home-based tech for older adults

DigitalHealth

University Hospitals Plymouth is supporting Plymouth Community Homes on a 'living lab’ project, exploring the impact of tech in older residents' homes.

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Health tech company Commure to acquire Augmedix in $139M deal as AI scribe competition heats up

FierceHealthIT

Healthcare technology company Commure plans to buy Augmedix, a healthcare artificial intelligence company founded in 2013, the companies announced Friday. | On Friday, ambient AI documentation company Augmedix announced it had been bought by Commure, a large IT vendor to healthcare systems. The deal values the company at $139 million.

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Hummingbird Healthcare Raises $10M to Address Persistent Barriers to Patient Access

Healthcare IT Today

Hummingbird Healthcare Inc. successfully closed a $10 million Series A funding round led by UCHealth. Hummingbird is a tech-enabled managed services company focused on elevating patient access to healthcare and creating good jobs. With this investment, Hummingbird and its clients will expand their work maturing patient access so providers can focus on caring for patients and patients can access care how, where, and when they need it.

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New Senate healthcare cybersecurity bill appears redundant to ongoing mitigation activities, legal expert says

FierceHealthIT

A bipartisan group of Senators introduced a healthcare cybersecurity bill on July 11 to help prevent cyberattacks on healthcare facilities, which the federal government deems as critical infrastruc | A bipartisan group of Senators introduced the Healthcare Cybersecurity Act of 2024 on July 11. A healthcare cybersecurity lawyer told Fierce Healthcare that the ideas aren't novel.

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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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What Unexpected Surprise will Happen in Healthcare in the Next 6 Months?

Healthcare IT Today

Uncover your crystal balls and dust off your tarot cards because today we are looking into the future! At the past HIMSS Conference, we asked our incredible Healthcare IT Today Community to get in touch with their mystical side and tell us what unexpected surprise will happen in healthcare in the next 6 months. The video below is a compilation of their answers.

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Industry Voices—Embracing the complexity of lived experiences in healthcare

FierceHealthIT

Growing up, neither of us could have imagined that our lived experiences would resonate in our work in such a profound way. | When our healthcare system has a limited understanding of who is affected, we not only fail to provide adequate services for people whose needs are going unidentified but also stigmatize the need for these services.

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Capita and Curam partner to improve access to care staff

DigitalHealth

A partnership between Curam and Capita is aiming to expand a tech-led solution for local authorities to fill care positions.

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Chutes & Ladders — Kabat sworn in as VA Chief of Staff; Found hires new CEO

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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How Chronic Care Management Benefits Your Patients

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

Chronic care management (CCM) programs are pivotal in enhancing patient outcomes and quality of life. According to a study by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), healthcare providers who implement CCM see a significant reduction in hospital admissions by up to 28% and emergency room visits by 25%. These initiatives streamline healthcare delivery through structured care plans and proactive monitoring, supported by CCM software and adherence to chronic care management CPT codes

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Asepha: Automating Pharmacist Workflow to Improve Patient Access

Healthcare IT Today

Pharmacists remain one of the most underutilized resources in healthcare. Reducing the administrative burden on Pharmacists means more capacity for them to care for and advise patients. Asepha is hoping to do just that with their AI-based workflow solutions. Healthcare IT Today had the opportunity to ask Eunice Wu, PharmD – Asepha’s CEO and Founder – how pharmacists can be leveraged more to patient care.