Fri.Jul 12, 2024

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Report: Digital health investment is rebounding in 2024

Mobi Health News

If investment patterns in the first half of 2024 persist, this year could exceed year-end totals seen in 2019 and 2023, according to Rock Health's H1 2024 digital health funding report.

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Patients less likely to seek virtual behavioral care when paying out-of-pocket

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Patients in high-deductible health plans are less likely to seek telemental health visits when required to pay out-of-pocket, according to an Included Health and Harvard Medical School study published in JAMA Network Open. The cohort study included patients from all 50 states and Washington, D.C.

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CMS proposes new payments for digital health in 2025 PFS draft rule

Mobi Health News

The proposed 2025 physician fee schedule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services includes payment and coding for digital health tools for behavioral health.

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Enabling teledermatology using patients' cell phone pictures

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Steven Osborne, Medweb's director of federal business, discusses the company's new teledermatology app, which compresses the highest-resolution images a patient's phone can take without compromising data quality for a doctor's review.

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From Payroll Pains to Growth Gains: Streamlining Payroll & HR for Success

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

In the world of small business management, the challenge of managing payroll & HR efficiently while scaling operations can be overwhelming. Yet, with the right strategies in place, these challenges can become opportunities for growth and innovation. In this session, Joe Sharpe, Senior Director of Managed Payroll Services at IRIS, will reveal practical methods and expert insights for outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes, resulting in substantial time and resource savings.

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ONC's HTI-2 proposed rule 'big step forward' for interoperability, health IT experts say, but EHR vendors concerned about timelines

FierceHealthIT

ONC's HTI-2 proposed rule 'big step forward' for interoperability, health IT experts say, but EHR vendors concerned about timelines hlandi Fri, 07/12/2024 - 14:43

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Colorado dropped Medicaid enrollees as red states have, alarming advocates for the poor

FierceHealthIT

Colorado stands out among the 10 states that have disenrolled the highest share of Medicaid beneficiaries since the U.S. | Colorado stands out among the 10 states that have disenrolled the highest share of Medicaid beneficiaries since the U.S. government lifted a pandemic-era restriction on removing people from the health insurance program.

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Sheffield Teaching Hospitals robot enables less invasive prostate surgery

DigitalHealth

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals aims to offer robotic-assisted surgery to more prostate cancer patients with its newly installed da Vinci Xi system.

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Industry Voices—Prior authorization regulations: Where they fall short, where we’re moving the needle

FierceHealthIT

Initially meant to protect patients from unnecessary procedures, prior authorizations have shifted towards being a cost containment strategy for health payers. | Regulations and policies are moving the industry in the right direction, but there is still room for improvement in key areas where regulations don't go far enough.

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Digital Health’s monthly roundup of contracts and go lives

DigitalHealth

This contracts and go lives roundup includes University Hospitals of Derby and Burton rolling out the BadgerNet EPR for maternity services.

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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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D2 Solutions Lands Growth Funding From Decathlon Capital Partners

Healthcare IT Today

Financing Package will Support Expansion for the Rapidly-Growing Software and Consulting Company D2 Solutions , whose software solutions and consulting expertise help healthcare providers deliver better experiences across the prescription journey, acquired a seven-figure growth funding package from Decathlon Capital Partners to support its growth initiatives.

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Waiting list validation system launches at Torbay and South Devon

DigitalHealth

A waiting list validation system launched at Torbay and South Devon will confirm if patients still need their appointments.

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How To Manage CMMS Work Orders in 2 Clicks On Your Mobile Device

Optimum Healthcare IT

Managing CMMS work orders on your mobile device is seamless and compliant, making things simple for busy clinicians. The post How To Manage CMMS Work Orders in 2 Clicks On Your Mobile Device appeared first on Optimum Healthcare IT.

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AI platform helps employers spot ERISA violations

FierceHealthIT

Darrow AI, a platform that helps firms spot irregularities in legal cases, says its engine can help employers pinpoint the most extreme ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974) viola | Darrow is using its proprietary AI algorithms to find ERISA violations for employers they may not know exist.

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Enhance Healthcare Efficiency With Top Payroll & HCM Services

Running a healthcare facility requires precision and care, not just for patients but also for your staff. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," helps healthcare providers choose the best provider. Efficient payroll management ensures timely, accurate payments, critical for maintaining staff morale and trust. Compliance support helps navigate complex healthcare regulations and avoid costly fines.

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The Benefits of Chronic Care Management for Your Patients

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

Chronic Care Management (CCM) has emerged as a pivotal component in the landscape of modern healthcare. As healthcare providers, we understand the importance of delivering comprehensive care to patients, especially those managing chronic conditions. By implementing a robust CCM program, we can significantly enhance patient outcomes, improve quality of life, and reduce healthcare costs.

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Healthcare in the Cloud: A Secure Path to Improved Care

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Jake Madders, Co-Founder and Director at Hyve Managed Hosting Cloud technology is at the forefront of digital transformation strategies for the healthcare industry. Indeed, 81% of healthcare executives stated that they use it in most or all of their operations. And while the shift to the cloud promises to enhance patient care, streamline workflows, and improve safety, it also introduces new security challenges.

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Google Med-Gemini-Polygenic: predicting health outcomes based on a patient's genetic data

Lloyd Price

Exec Summary Google Med-Gemini is a family of advanced AI models specifically designed for the medical field. It's essentially a powerful tool with various functionalities to assist medical professionals, researchers, and potentially even patients in the future. Here's a breakdown of its key features: Multimodal capabilities: Unlike many AI models, Med-Gemini can process different kinds of information, including text, images (like X-rays and CT scans), and even genomics data.