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Sibel Health announces new monitoring tool, partnership with Medidata

Mobi Health News

The technology company will integrate Sibel's Discovery platform into its offerings, allowing researchers to gather insights from Sibel's wearable sensor technology.

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DHA taps Amwell, Leidos for 'Digital First' initiative

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The Defense Health Agency has awarded Amwell and Leidos a new contract to develop a hybrid care technology platform for the Military Health System's "Digital First" efforts. WHY IT MATTERS Through the deal, the Amwell Converge platform will be deployed to help DHA care teams deliver more seamless "in-person, virtual and automated" healthcare services for the MHS, officials say.

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GNC Health expands virtual health service with three membership plans

Mobi Health News

Individuals and families can purchase a Basic, Plus or Premier plan for a monthly fee, including the option for more than 400 prescription medicines at a $0 copay.

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Few therapists measure outcomes. A startup's new framework aims to change that

FierceHealthIT

Two-thirds of patients receiving three months of outpatient therapy will not reach remission, a new analysis of behavioral health therapy outcomes data reveals. | Practitioners can use the framework, known as the Blueprint Quality Index (BQI), to track quality improvement over time, as well as assess the effect of programmatic or infrastructure changes on patient outcomes.

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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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Guy’s and St Thomas’ pilot Accurx digital triage system for surgery

DigitalHealth

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust is piloting a digital triage system from Accurx for its surgical pathway to help speed up time to surgery.

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Turning Increased Ambulatory Volumes into Financial Strength: 4 Moves for RCM

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Pete Heydt, President at Patient Pay Ninety-five percent of healthcare leaders expect outpatient volumes to increase, with many anticipating increases of 10% or more this year, a recent survey found. However, capitalizing on increased activity demands that leaders streamline their operations—including around patient financial engagement and payment—so they can make the investments needed to set themselves apart from the competition.

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East Suffolk and North Essex pick Epic as preferred EPR supplier

DigitalHealth

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust has chosen Epic as preferred supplier in their procurement for an Electronic Patient Record (EPR).

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Automation Drives Optimal Use of Temp Nurses

Healthcare IT Today

Staffing has become alarmingly tight in health care, driven by aging and a less healthy population, an aging workforce, bureaucratic demands from payers that disincentivize staff, and the traumas of the COVID-19 crisis and increasing violence against staff. Temps, often traveling long distances, have been making up the difference between supply and demand in staffing.

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Henry Ford Health, group practice sued over policy requiring cognition tests for older physicians

FierceHealthIT

An 84-year-old ophthalmologist has filed a class action lawsuit against Henry Ford Health and its medical group practice over a policy requiring older practitioners to undergo a cognition screen in | Henry Ford Medical Group's policy currently requires those 70 and older to undergo a screening "solely based on age," according to the class action suit filed by an 84-year-old ophthalmologist.

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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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NHS England launches £300m tender for new Digital Pathways Framework

DigitalHealth

NHS England has launched an open procurement contract worth almost £300m to establish a framework agreement for the provision of Digital Pathways solutions.

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How to Track Quality Improvement in Behavioral Health Care

Iris Telehealth

Quality management is paramount to making sure you stay on track with your behavioral health goals. Let’s take a look at how to define quality management, the benefits of quality management, and quality initiatives your organization can put into action. The importance of quality improvement in behavioral health Ensuring your patients get the quality care they need by assessing the impact of your behavioral health programming is essential.

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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ?

DigitalHealth

The first coffee briefing of the week features news from Lillian Care, Sonrai Analytics, Ardian, Kalium Health, Newcastle Hospitals and NHS England.

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Application Modernization: A Lean And Not-So-Mean Portfolio

LeanIX

Application modernization is more than a one-off project. Let's explore how you can turn your initiative into a culture of continuous transformation.

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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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Blue Cross NC to scoop up North Carolina FastMed locations

FierceHealthIT

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina is set to acquire 55 FastMed locations in the Old North State. | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina is set to acquire 55 FastMed locations in the Old North State.

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The Committee to Restore Nymox Shareholder Value Sends Letter to Nymox Pharmaceutical Shareholders and Issues Proxy Materials for Upcoming Special Meeting

Digital Health Global

Believes Nymox Management and Board Must Be Held Accountable for Prolonged Underperformance and Egregious Governance Practices Urges Shareholders to Vote on the WHITE Proxy Card to Install New Leadership and a New Board at Upcoming Special Meeting CARSON CITY, Nev. & LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The Committee to Restore Nymox Shareholder Value, Inc.

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Athelas + Commure: Merging to Create a $6B Healthcare Infrastructure Company

Healthcare IT Today

Press release written by Tanay Tandon , CEO at Athelas We are beyond excited to share that Athelas and Commure – a leading provider of enterprise healthcare software – are merging, and I am taking over the combined entity as CEO, Deepika Bodapati as COO, and Dhruv Parthasarathy as CTO. We’re also raising fresh capital from General Catalyst, valuing the combined entity at $6B.

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Ardent appoints veteran healthcare executives to senior leadership roles

Digital Health Global

NASHVILLE, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ardent Health Services today announced the appointments of Anika Gardenhire, RN, BSN, MMCI, as chief digital information officer and Joe DeSchryver as president of Ardent’s Americas Region. “We are excited to welcome Anika and Joe to Ardent,” said Marty Bonick, president and CEO of Ardent. “As we continue to evolve to better meet the needs of the communities we serve, having disciplined operations and a refined and well-executed digital health strateg

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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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Study: AI is in the Eye of the Beholder

Digital Health Wire

At a time when new healthcare AI solutions are getting unveiled every week, a study in Nature Machine Intelligence found that the way people are introduced to these models can have a major effect on their perceived effectiveness. Researchers from MIT and ASU had 310 participants interact with a conversational AI mental health companion for 30 minutes before reviewing their experience and determining whether they would recommend it to a friend.

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6 New Preventive Care Guidelines to Share With Patients

Geonetric

6 New Preventive Care Guidelines to Share With Patients Pop quiz: Should patients take aspirin to prevent a first heart attack or stroke? Is it a good idea to get a screening for carotid artery stenosis? What age should most people start getting colorectal cancer screenings? The answers, according to the U.S. Preventive Services Task […] Read 6 New Preventive Care Guidelines to Share With Patients at Geonetric.com.

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How generative AI will change the doctor-patient relationship

Henry Kotula

[link] After decades of “ doctor knows best ,” the traditional physician-patient relationship is on the verge of a monumental shift. Generative AI tools like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Bard and Microsoft’s Bing are poised to give people significantly more power and control—not just over their personal lives and professional tasks, but over their own medical health, as well.

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Hospitals websites 'rarely' mention abortion compared to other 'routine' care services

FierceHealthIT

Hospitals in states generally permissive of abortion services “rarely” have information about the procedures posted on their patient-facing websites, likely adding to access difficulties for those | Among a sample of 222 hospitals, about 80% didn't include any information about abortion procedures whereas just 11% didn't mention colonoscopies, according to a recent study.

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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.