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GE HealthCare partners with BAMF Health to bolster theranostics adoption

Mobi Health News

The Michigan-based cancer care center and medtech giant will create a framework to support scalable solutions that help advance precision medicine in the U.S.

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A light bulb went off: 'Alexa for telemedicine!'

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

As was the case with many healthcare organizations, the COVID-19 pandemic ushered in a significant increase in telehealth visits for Phoenix Children’s Hospital – especially in outpatient clinics. THE PROBLEM For a children’s hospital, this meant that often for the first time, parents and/or extended family could attend a doctor’s visit virtually and take a more active role in the care of their children.

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Prior authorization and other regulatory burdens have increased since last year, practices tell MGMA

FierceHealthIT

Nine in 10 polled medical practices say their regulatory burden has increased over the past year with prior authorization, audits and appeals, the Medicare Quality Payment Program (QPP) and require | The latest annual poll of practices' regulatory burden outlined prior authorization, audits and appeals, Medicare QPP and other leading pain points that physicians say are weighing down theor staff and ability to deliver care.

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Telehealth consortium to deliver after-hours service in rural NZ

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A new after-hours clinical telehealth service will be offered shortly to rural communities in New Zealand. This comes after the contract to deliver the said service nationwide over three years was awarded to a consortium of telehealth providers, which is composed of Reach Aotearoa, Practice Plus and Emergency Consult. WHAT IT'S ABOUT Commissioned by Te Whatu Ora and Te Aka Whai Ora, the new service will provide after-hours care on weekdays and will be available round-the-clock on weekends an

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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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Reimagining Health Tech on the Cusp of ONC’s Final HTI-1 Rule – Regulatory Talk Series

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Nick Barger, PharmD, Vice President, Product at DrFirst. This article kicks off the Healthcare Regulatory Talk series. There’s a collective holding of breath right now in health IT as the ONC appears likely to issue its final HTI-1 rule with new data standards for the next stage of healthcare interoperability soon.

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Workflow Automation To Help Deliver Services to Marginalized Populations

Healthcare IT Today

The recent turn to a more holistic health care system—such as the interest in dealing with social determinants of health, covered in a recent SDoH series on this site —places a new urgency on connecting patients to services that provide counseling, food, transportation, and other needs that affect their health. Many people among impoverished and under-represented populations don’t use the services to which they’re entitled.

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Intelligent Ultrasound signs liver research agreement for AI diagnostics

DigitalHealth

A research agreement has been struck between Intelligent Ultrasound plc and the University of Dundee which will support the development of AI tools.

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Abridge Raises $30M to Accelerate Adoption of its Proven Generative AI Solution Across U.S. Healthcare Systems

Healthcare IT Today

Abridge , the leader in generative AI for clinical documentation, announced a Series B raise of $30 million, led by Spark Capital. The round also included existing investor Bessemer Venture Partners, as well as several leading healthcare innovators including CVS Health Ventures, Kaiser Permanente Ventures, Lifepoint Health, Mayo Clinic, SCAN Group , UC Investments (University of California) , and the American College of Cardiology.

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Industry Spotlight: Elaine O’Brien, population health executive, Oracle Health

DigitalHealth

With a background in nursing and managing cancer services, Elaine O’Brien understands how hospitals operate. In her current role, she helps clinicians use data to help people be as healthy as possible.

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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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Should You Have Fall Health IT Conference FOMO? – Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 127

Healthcare IT Today

For the 127th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast , we are taking a look at all of the fall health IT conferences ! While a lot of the conferences have happened already, there are still a few more to come. We are doing a little recap on the events of the past so you know whether you should have FOMO for the last few upcoming fall health IT conferences and what was talked about at those events.

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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ? 

DigitalHealth

Today's briefing includes the launch of a new inpatient Paediatric Early Warning System and Abbots Care addressing staff retention in the care sector.

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7 Strategies for Enhancing the Efficiency and Reliability of NEMT Services

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. The non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) industry plays a crucial role in the lives of individuals with special medical needs. They often rely on NEMT providers to ensure that they arrive at medical appointments on time. […] The article 7 Strategies for Enhancing the Efficiency and Reliability of NEMT Services appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Amazon's One Medical partners with CommonSpirit Health for specialty care in Seattle

FierceHealthIT

CommonSpirit Health's Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is teaming up with Amazon One Medical to provide specialty care to the online retailer's primary care patients. | CommonSpirit Health's Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is teaming up with Amazon One Medical to provide specialty care to the online retailer's primary care patients.

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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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RAND Europe and Oxford Uni to evaluate remote monitoring tech

DigitalHealth

RAND Europe and Oxford University are working on the Digitally Enabled Care in Diverse Environments (DECIDE) initiative to evaluate remote monitoring tools.

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New digital health startup launches out of Redesign Health to offer comprehensive dementia care model

FierceHealthIT

Care and treatment options for patients living with Alzheimer’s, dementia and Parkinson’s are often fragmented and limited and many primary care physicians feel unprepared to meet increased patient | Harmonic Health launched to bridge gaps in care for dementia patients by bringing together advanced technology and an expert care team to partner with PCPs, neurologists, healthcare systems and accountable care organizations.

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19Labs and Salud Integral: Promoting the Human Right of Social Inclusion and Equity

19 Labs

In the heart of rural Mexico State, where communities face barriers to quality healthcare, a transformative collaboration has taken root. 19Labs supports the ongoing work of Salud Integral México, their medical personnel, and the healthcare services they bring to the residents of communities that would otherwise lack medical services. Redwood City, CA – November 14, 2023 Salud Integral México was established through the combined efforts of two foundations: Fundación Legorreta Hernandez and Funda

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Executive Spotlight: Intermountain Health's Rob Allen on stepping into the CEO role and addressing burnout

FierceHealthIT

When first stepping into the top executive role at Intermountain Health almost a year ago, President and CEO Rob Allen said that “a lot of folks” advised him to be careful and attentive to what he | Intermountain Health's Rob Allen greeted the president and CEO position last November with a six-month internal listening tour with employees. Here's what he heard from clinicians and employees as well as how the 33-hospital system is tackling labor and supply cost challenges.

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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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A Hospital Sector Under Siege

Digital Health Wire

Flare Capital’s Michael Greeley and Dr. Gary Gottlieb published a stellar breakdown of the current challenges barraging US hospitals, unpacking how the convergence of cost pressures and workforce issues is creating a perfect storm of financial distress. It’s a thorough overview to say the least, but most of the issues fit into a few main buckets that are worth considering when mapping out how to best partner to help tackle them: The median debt-to-EBITDA ratio for US hospitals stands at ap

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Humana's latest CenterWell expansion brings its clinics to Indianapolis

FierceHealthIT

Humana has set ambitious growth goals around its CenterWell business, and the company's latest expansion brings its clinics to the Indianapolis market. | Humana has set ambitious growth goals around its CenterWell business, and the company's latest expansion brings its clinics to the Indianapolis market.

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How Virtual Care Can Transform Your Health System’s Approach to Behavioral Health

Iris Telehealth

Integrating behavioral health across all patient journeys can transform a health system and how it delivers care for its community. As Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer at Iris Telehealth, I’ve seen first-hand the impact effective behavioral health integration can have on a health system and its patients. Whether through better clinical outcomes and access, increased revenue, or positive margins – our health system partners sustainably leverage and integrate scalable behavioral health

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Two major health tech deals close: Virgin Pulse, HealthComp's $3B merger and NextGen's $1.8B PE buyout

FierceHealthIT

Two major healthcare deals closed last week on the heels of a relatively quiet year for healthcare M&A deals. | Virgin Pulse, digital-first health, wellbeing and navigation company, completed its $3 billion merger with third-party health benefits administrator HealthComp.

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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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Sustainability, Gen Z, And The Future Of IT

LeanIX

A recent Forrester keynote presentation in London showcased the value of leveraging Gen Z workers and new technology to drive a sustainable growth mindset. Find out how LeanIX EAM can support your sustainability transformation and leverage innovation.

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Houston FQHC to deploy AI-based mental health support at no cost

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The Federally Qualified Health Center Community Health Network, operating in Brazoria, Harris and Galveston counties in Texas, has partnered with Wysa to integrate its artificial intelligence-guided mental health platform to offer adjunctive behavioral health support throughout patient care journeys and give clinicians and administrators insights. Wysa is also being deployed at MyCHN for provider mental health support.

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Q&A: Carrum Health's contribution to President Biden's CancerX initiative

Mobi Health News

Deirdre Saulet, market vice president for oncology at Carrum Health, discusses the digital platform for self-funded employers' participation in the Cancer Moonshot initiative.

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White House launches new initiative aimed at investing in women's health research

FierceHealthIT

The White House Initiative on Women's Health Research will be led by first lady Jill Biden, the administration said Monday.

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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.