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The Cost of GLP-1 Drugs on Payers’ Minds as Nearly 1/3rd of U.S. Consumers Could Become Users

Health Populi

With 70 different clinical trials for GLP-1 drugs in process with the FDA, payers — and other stakeholders in the health care ecosystem — have the semaglutide-SENSE top of mind, based on my ongoing updating of this fast-moving market space. For overall market context on pace-of-growth in adoption, check out this chart from a JAMA Health Forum research letter on Prescription Fills for Semaglutide Products by Payment Method , published August 2nd.

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Appeals court upholds ruling that struck down surprise billing arbitration process

FierceHealthIT

A federal appeals court has upheld a lower court decision that struck down key parts of legislation aimed at reforming surprise medical billing. | A federal appeals court upheld a lower court decision that struck down key parts of legislation aimed at reforming surprise medical billing.

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Free AI Medical Scribe from Heidi Health

Healthcare IT Today

Heidi Health automates note-taking with a high degree of customization: Clinicians can create highly detailed templates to capture the measures needed in their disciplines, or enlist the help of the Heidi team to create templates. Clinicians can add extra information after the patient interview. Different levels (brief versus detailed) can be chosen.

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FDA releases roster of digital health advisory committee, chaired by American College of Cardiology innovation officer

FierceHealthIT

FDA releases roster of digital health advisory committee, chaired by American College of Cardiology innovation officer ebeavins Tue, 08/06/2024 - 10:26

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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 growing practice of prescribing medical devices via telemedicine

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

There are all kinds of specialist services provided by telemedicine – telepsychiatry, teleradiology, tele-ICU, just to name a few. But there's a unique telemedicine service that has been growing that merits attention: medical device prescriptions via virtual care. UpScriptHealth specializes in this form of healthcare delivery. Recently, Axena Health – a medical device company focused on female pelvic health – launched telehealth services with UpScriptHealth to connect women

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Workforce is barrier to frontline digitisation, says NHS Confed report

DigitalHealth

Workforce and training are “significant barriers” to delivering a frontline digitised service, according to an NHS Confederation report.

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New mandatory bundled payment model for hospitals

FierceHealthIT

This week on “Podnosis” we're discussing a new payment model that could affect thousands o | This week on “Podnosis” we're discussing a new payment model that could affect thousands of hospitals across the country. It's called TEAM, and it stands for Transforming Episode Accountability Model. It's a mandatory bundled payment program that covers five common procedures.

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Why India is a Top Destination for Medical Tourism

NiftyHMS

India has become a Top Destination for Medical Tourists due to its Advanced Medical Technologies, skilled healthcare professionals, Affordable treatments, and traditional healing practices. Here are the five most popular medical procedures sought by Medical Tourists in India : Medical Tourism in India: Top 5 Popular Procedures Ayurveda and Siddha (Kerala, Tamil Nadu): India’s ancient Ayurveda and Siddha systems offer holistic treatments with natural herbs and therapies for chronic illnesse

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Bloomberg Philanthropies commits $600M to historically Black medical schools

FierceHealthIT

The country’s four historically Black medical schools have received a total of $600 million in an investment by Bloomberg Philanthropies. | The funding will go to Meharry Medical College, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, Howard University College of Medicine and Morehouse School of Medicine. The foundation also gave seed funding to help start a new medical school at Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans -- a collaboration between Xavier and Ochsner Health.

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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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Why India is a Top Destination for Medical Tourism

NiftyHMS

India has become a Top Destination for Medical Tourists due to its Advanced Medical Technologies, skilled healthcare professionals, Affordable treatments, and traditional healing practices. Here are the five most popular medical procedures sought by Medical Tourists in India : Medical Tourism in India: Top 5 Popular Procedures Ayurveda and Siddha (Kerala, Tamil Nadu): India’s ancient Ayurveda and Siddha systems offer holistic treatments with natural herbs and therapies for chronic illnesse

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Elevating FQHC Services: Compass Health Network’s Integration of GALE eClinics

19 Labs

In celebration of National Health Center Week, we’re spotlighting Compass Health Network, a significant force in Missouri's healthcare landscape, and their transformative use of GALE eClinics. With a vast variety network of over 100 locations across the state, Compass Health Network exemplifies how telehealth technology can revolutionize patient care and extend vital services to underserved communities.

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Hims & Hers projects 2024 revenue to hit $1.37B buoyed by demand for weight loss drugs

FierceHealthIT

Hims & Hers launched a virtual weight management program in December, adding injectable weight loss drugs in May, and that investment is quickly paying off. | Hims & Hers launched a virtual weight management program in December, adding compounded GLP-1 medications in May, and that investment is quickly paying off.

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Freshpaint Secures $30M Series B to Advance its Healthcare Privacy Platform and Unlock Marketing Capabilities for the Healthcare Industry

Healthcare IT Today

After 10x Revenue Growth in 2023, a Funding Round Led by Threshold will Enable Freshpaint to Expand the Reach and Capabilities of its Category-Creating S oftware Today Freshpaint , the Healthcare Privacy Platform creator, announced a $30.7 million Series B financing round led by Threshold with additional participation from new investor SignalFire and existing investors Intel Capital, Y Combinator, and Zero Prime.

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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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Healthcare drones aid hospital-at-home caregivers

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

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Objective Data for Assessing ADHD from Qbtech

Healthcare IT Today

As most of you know, at Healthcare IT Today, we generally try to stay away from clinically focused topics. We’re not clinicians and we don’t even try to play one on TV. We focus on technology and the use of technology in healthcare. However, we’re certainly seeing a blurring of the lines when it comes to pure health IT solutions and medical devices.

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Steward Health Care making 'significant progress' on deals to sell MA hospitals, physician group

FierceHealthIT

Steward Health Care has made "significant progress" on deals to sell five Massachusetts hospitals and its physician group to enable the facilities to remain open under new operators, an attorney fo | Steward Health Care has made "significant progress" on deals to sell five Massachusetts hospitals and its physician group to enable the facilities to remain open under new operators,

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Digital HIV PrEP service launches in East Sussex

DigitalHealth

A HIV PrEP service has launched in East Sussex, giving users access to tests and medication without having to visit a clinic.

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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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These advances in digital health solutions are the answer to a better patient experience

FierceHealthIT

These advances in digital health solutions are the answer to a better patient experience cbroadwell Tue, 08/06/2024 - 07:50

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Geonetric CEO Ben Dillon Honored with 2024 SHSMD Leadership Excellence Award

Geonetric

Geonetric is thrilled to announce that CEO Ben Dillon has been named the 2024 recipient of the Society for Health Care Strategy & Market Development’s (SHSMD) Leadership Excellence Award. The prestigious award honors leaders in healthcare marketing, communications, public relations, planning, and business development who have become standouts in their field and have demonstrated stellar […] Read Geonetric CEO Ben Dillon Honored with 2024 SHSMD Leadership Excellence Award at Geon

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Healthcare leaders raise concerns about £1.3bn cut to AI funding

DigitalHealth

Health leaders have voiced their concerns about the UK government cutting £1.3 billion of funding for AI and technology projects.

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WebMD Ignite rolls out tech solutions to help health systems drive physician referrals

FierceHealthIT

WebMD Ignite developed a new suite of tech tools it says will help health systems supercharge provider referrals. | WebMD Ignite developed a new suite of tech tools it says will help health systems supercharge provider referrals.

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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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Did you miss one? Four Aging and Health Tech Blog Posts from July 2024

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Aging baby boomers – the demographic looms large – and their future is likely underserved. You see it everywhere, baby boomer-focused marketing , articles about their wealth and interests , etc. Yet the 30 million peak boomers also represent a bleak future ‘peak burden.' This Economic Impact study published in April 2024 notes that two-thirds are not prepared for retirement.

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Revolutionising Integrated care systems: The impact of digitising the continuing healthcare process

Digital Leaders HealthTech

In an era where efficiency and accuracy are paramount, the digitisation of healthcare processes is no longer a luxury but a necessity. One critical process ripe for transformation is the Continuing Healthcare (CHC) process. By digitising this process, Integrated Care Systems (ICS) can unlock significant improvements in patient care, resource management, and inter-agency collaboration.

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Testosil Review

mHealth Watch

Testosil is a male supplement consisting solely of natural ingredients. It significantly enhances the amount of testosterone in the body , thus providing vast advantages to both physical well-being and physique. Testosil facilitates increased physical stimulation, endurance, and proficiency while augmenting muscle bulk and potency. This formulation additionally enhances incentive and impetus, ameliorates physical stamina during workouts and accelerates post-workout convalescence.

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