Tue.Oct 31, 2023

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FireflyVR expands leadership team with two appointments and more digital health hires

Mobi Health News

Cognito Therapeutics announced healthcare industry veteran Christian Howell joined its team as chief commercial officer.

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Once a high-flying 'unicorn,' Olive AI sells two key businesses, winds down operations

FierceHealthIT

Healthcare startup Olive saw a meteoric rise in 2020 and 2021, spurred by the digital health funding boom and the need for automation during the COVID-19 pandemic. | It marks the end of the line for healthcare automation startup Olive AI. The company sold its clearinghouse and patient access business units to Waystar and its prior authorization business unit to Humata Health.

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GE HealthCare stock rises with the release of Q3 earnings report

Mobi Health News

The company reported third-quarter revenue of $4.8 billion, comparable to its first and second-quarter revenue of $4.7 billion and $4.8 billion, respectively.

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Nearly a quarter of hospital stent procedures are unnecessary, fueling billions in low-value spending, Lown Institute finds

FierceHealthIT

Nearly a quarter of hospital stent procedures are unnecessary, fueling billions in low-value spending, Lown Institute finds dmuoio Tue, 10/31/2023 - 14:33

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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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Helping Healthcare Professionals Evaluate AI Offerings

Healthcare IT Today

Steve Weber AJ Grotto The following is a guest article by Steve Weber , Professor of the Graduate School at UC Berkeley , and AJ Grotto , Director, Program on Geopolitics, Technology, and Governance at Stanford University Generative artificial intelligence technologies promise to improve healthcare in large part by enabling healthcare professionals to utilize massive troves of health-relevant data.

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FDP procurement complete but business use case causing delay – Tang

DigitalHealth

Ming Tang said the procurement process for the federated data platform (FDP) is complete, but the business use case is delaying the official announcement.

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Access Healthcare Acquires Envera Health

Healthcare IT Today

Enhances Revenue Cycle Services Market Leadership with Patient Engagement Services and Technology Capabilities Today, Access Healthcare , a global leader in revenue cycle management (RCM) and healthcare services, announced the acquisition of Envera Health , a market leader in patient engagement services. This acquisition, a testament to Access Healthcare’s focus on providing innovative and superior revenue cycle solutions, broadens its service portfolio to include enhanced patient engageme

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Population Health experts: Use data to change long-term outcomes

DigitalHealth

The NHS should draw on a wider range of data from non-health sources to provide interventions that protect health in the long term.

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CDC releases free tools for hospitals to address their workers' mental health

FierceHealthIT

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has launched the first-ever federal campaign encouraging hospitals to track and address burnout across their workforces. | Included among the Impact Wellbeing campaign’s free offerings are a wellbeing questionnaire, a leadership storytelling guide and a toolkit for removing mental health questions from a hospital's credentialing applications.

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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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Obstacles to Healthcare Training Data Accuracy and How to Overcome Them

Healthcare IT Today

One of the biggest problems with AI solutions in healthcare right now is getting quality data that you can use to train your AI models. When you train an AI model using generic data, it is like a child trying to teach another child. For the AI models to be effective, they require the highest quality data including meta data that helps the model to understand the context of the data.

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First rule for start-ups: address a problem that needs solving – AI and Data 

DigitalHealth

Prospective AI start-ups need to ensure that they are targeting a problem that needs solving in order to succeed in a risk-averse NHS.

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Open enrollment on the ACA exchanges is set to begin. Here are 5 trends to watch

FierceHealthIT

Open enrollment on the Affordable Care Act's (ACA's) exchanges is set to begin, but signing up for coverage remains confusing for many, a

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DH Intelligence releases population health management market analysis

DigitalHealth

The latest Digital Health Intelligence market analysis report has been released, where Lloyd Price examines the population health management market.

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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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Powered by $5M investment, startup Yuzu Health takes on insurers’ ‘brittle’ technology

FierceHealthIT

Entrepreneur Max Kauderer thinks the company he has co-founded, a third-party administrator called Yuzu Health, can disrupt major insurance companies by helping offer small businesses more affordab | Third-party administrator Yuzu Health says it can help insurance companies and brokers provide small businesses up to 40% in savings.

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Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital gains new digital PET-CT scanner

DigitalHealth

A new digital PET-CT scanner has been installed at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital which is set to help boost capacity to cancer diagnostics.

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PDHI Enters into Partnership with Zipari

Digital Health Global

PDHI and Zipari Announce Strategic Partnership to Enhance Member Engagement Solutions NORTH BRUNSWICK, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Protocol Driven Healthcare Inc. (PDHI), a leading software provider supporting health plan, point of care, and corporate wellness health initiatives, is thrilled to announce its strategic partnership with Zapari, a market leader in healthcare consumer experience technology for health plans and TPAs in the U.S.

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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ? 

DigitalHealth

This morning's briefing includes news that the UK government has reached its target to open 160 community diagnostic centres a year early.

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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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Spammers, scammers, and the presumption of older adult stupidity

Aging in Place Technology Watch

For those few who still have landline phones, scammers make them ring. It has become a source of entertainment in our home to string scam callers past the bot to the frenetic-sounding call center. Or we just let the phone ring 3 times – bots have limited patience. But there is one benefit of having an actual conversation with a call center rep, as well as watching TV Medicare Advantage advertising.

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Nelson Advisors Partner Lloyd Price shares his thoughts on 'The rise of FemTech'

Lloyd Price

Only 1% of the funding for medical research and development will be aimed at women’s health this year. That is despite women spending nearly twice as much on healthcare as men, and often being the decision-maker for health-related decisions in a household. However, a collection of female-led companies are trying to tackle that imbalance. A decade ago the co-founder of Clue, Ida Tin, coined the term “femtech” – female technology.

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How to Recruit for Your Mental Health Practice

TheraNest

Reading Time: 6 Minutes As you’re most likely experiencing, recruiting for mental and behavioral health is no easy task these days. In this blog post, we’ll explore what issues you may encounter – and how to get past these challenges to recruit quality candidates. Challenges in Recruiting Many recent graduates in the healthcare field have high salary expectations and anticipate earning a significant amount of money right after graduation.

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Vital Lines October 2023

Redox

Top stories New state privacy laws obscure compliance Digital health companies should prepare to navigate the growing patchwork of state data privacy laws, especially those in Washington and Nevada. Get the details The cost implications of cloud deployments How do costs compare between on-premises and cloud implementations, both from where we are today and in the long run?

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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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How to Recruit for Your Mental Health Practice

TheraNest

Reading Time: 6 Minutes As you’re most likely experiencing, recruiting for mental and behavioral health is no easy task these days. In this blog post, we’ll explore what issues you may encounter – and how to get past these challenges to recruit quality candidates. Challenges in Recruiting Many recent graduates in the healthcare field have high salary expectations and anticipate earning a significant amount of money right after graduation.

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App Modernization: 6 Ways To Break The Chains Of Legacy

LeanIX

Application modernization provides a way to escape the limitations legacy technology places on your organization's growth. Let's explore six ways you can break free from outdated software.

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10 Stress Management Intervention Strategies to Improve Your Well-Being

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

In our fast-paced world, stress is a universal challenge that impacts people from all walks of life. While it’s a natural part of existence, prolonged stress can take a toll on your mental and physical health. That’s where stress management interventions come into play. In this article, we’ll explore 10 effective strategies to enhance your well-being.