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Walgreens may sell entire stake in VillageMD business as it explores strategic options

FierceHealthIT

Drugstore chain Walgreens is considering a full sale of its stake in VillageMD after investing billions in the primary care provider. | Walgreens said its exploring options including a sale of all or part of the VillageMD businesses, possible restructuring options and other strategic opportunities, according to a recent filing.

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Mid and South Essex deploys AI communications solution

DigitalHealth

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust has rolled out an integrated AI solution and communications platform to reduce missed appointments.

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Augmedix to Join Forces with Commure

Healthcare IT Today

Combination to Strengthen Ability to Deliver Frontier Ambient AI Solutions; Augmedix Stockholders to Receive $2.35 Per Share in All-Cash Acquisition by Commure Augmedix, Inc. , a leader in ambient AI medical documentation and data solutions, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Commure, Inc. , a leading provider of technology to healthcare systems, in an all-cash transaction that values Augmedix at approximately $139 million in equity value.

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Sheffield Teaching Hospitals launches diabetes smart tech trial

DigitalHealth

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals has launched a new initiative to reduce the risk of nerve damage in people living with type 2 diabetes.

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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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Medicaid, MA headwinds pressure payers in Q2. Here's a look at how major companies fared

FierceHealthIT

Medicare Advantage and Medicaid woes continued to plague some major payers in the second quarter, with UnitedHealth Group regaining its crown as the most profitable company in the industry for Q2.< | Medicare Advantage and Medicaid woes continued to plague some major payers in the second quarter, with UnitedHealth Group regaining its crown as the most profitable company in the industry for Q2.

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Improving Revenue Cycle Management with True AI and Machine Learning

Healthcare IT Today

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are two vast topics of discussion as we work on implementing these tools into a multitude of areas in the healthcare space. So lets narrow that down a bit and focus on Revenue Cycle Management. We reached out to our brilliant Healthcare IT Today Community and asked them – where is true AI and machine learning being used to improve revenue cycle management?

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Chutes & Ladders — Aetna leadership scramble; NACDS taps new VP of reimbursement

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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What’s a Financial Management or RCM Challenge That Not Enough People are Talking About and Why?

Healthcare IT Today

While there seems to be an endless wave of new technologies and solutions that could greatly benefit our organizations, none of them matter if we do not have the funds to adopt and support them. So let’s turn our attention for a moment to financial management and RCM to see what our current challenges are in those areas. At the past HFMA Conference, we asked our incredible Healthcare IT Today Community – what’s a financial management or RCM challenge that not enough people are

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Health tech Q2 earnings roundup—Talkspace eyes payer growth; Health Catalyst targets M&A

FierceHealthIT

Talkspace eyes continued growth with payersOnline therapy provider Talkspace brought in revenue of $46 million, up 29% year-over-year, and driven by a 62% jump in payer revenue. | Health tech and digital health companies just wrapped up second-quarter earnings and it was a mixed bag in terms of financial performance. In addition, Waystar and Tempus announced their first results as public companies.

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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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Improving Patient Outcomes with Wearables in Major Depressive Disorder

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When it comes to incorporating new technology into drug development and clinical practice, the best place to start is with the patients. This is exactly how the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) editorial team structured their recent Wearable Digital Health Technology article series on the clinical applications of wearables. Each article opens with an actual clinical case where wearable data was used to care for a patient.

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Protecting Patient Data in Digital Health Solutions: Vital Cybersecurity Measures

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

In the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare technology, digital health solutions have revolutionized patient care, offering unprecedented convenience and accessibility. According to the American Hospital Association (AHA), 76% of U.S. hospitals use telehealth services, reflecting the widespread adoption of these technologies. However, this advancement comes with significant challenges, particularly concerning the protection of sensitive patient data from cyber threats.

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Would presidential hopeful Harris replace FTC Chair Khan? The implications for PBM reform

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Wealthy Democratic donors, seemingly reinvigorated by the new-look presidential race, are publicly expressing contempt for Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan, one of the nation’s key an | The donor class is not happy with Lina Khan's interpretation of antitrust enforcement at the FTC, and they want her gone. Here's how likely that is to happen and how it could impact pharmacy benefit managers under a new administration.

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