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Robotics company Clarapath raises $36M and more digital health fundings

Mobi Health News

ReviR Therapeutics secures $30 million for its drug discovery platform. RetiSpec raises $10 million for its eye-diagnostics offering. SoundHealth scores $7 million for its acoustics medical device for nasal congestion.

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Older Americans Mostly Receptive to Apps for Health, but Chronically Ill People Could Use a Nudge (and a Payer)

Health Populi

AARP found that 7 in 10 people ages 50+ are “app-receptive” for health and wellness apps in Unlocking Health and Wellness Apps: Experiences of Adults Age 50-Plus , a summary of research conducted with U.S. consumers 50 and over from AARP. The methodology for this study included only older consumers who were comfortable in downloading apps to smartphones or tablets, and were willing to do so — whom AARP considered the target audience for this research.

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HSA administrator HealthEquity discloses data breach impacting 4.3M

FierceHealthIT

HealthEquity, a prominent health savings account administrator, has disclosed a data breach it says impacted 4.3 million people. | The company filed a notice with Maine's attorney general and revealed that it received an alert on March 25 about a potential security incident, and then proceeded to conduct an investigation.

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It Pays to Protect Your Healthcare Staff

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Andrea Greco, SVP of Healthcare Safety at CENTEGIX When healthcare leaders think about improving profitability, investing in workplace safety might not be at the top of their list. But should it be? Data continues to prove the direct link between safety and staffing costs and how proactively enhancing workplace safety can save a healthcare organization millions.

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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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CMS announces new ‘premium stabilization’ program

FierceHealthIT

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is creating a voluntary demonstration program to support changes to Medicare Part D under the Inflation Reduction Act.

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ACA exchange enrollees could see steep premium increases if enhanced subsidies expire: KFF

FierceHealthIT

The enhanced subsidies available for Affordable Care Act plans have been the key to driving massive enrollment growth, and rolling them back would likely lead to a massive spike in premium payments | The enhanced subsidies available for Affordable Care Act plans have been the key to driving massive enrollment growth, and rolling them back would likely lead to a massive spike in premium payments, according to a new report.

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East Kent Hospitals pilots population health platform

DigitalHealth

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust has introduced a population health platform to reduce preoperative consultation times.

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Utah's new AI Office zeroes in on generative AI in mental healthcare

FierceHealthIT

The nation’s first permanent state artificial intelligence office, established this month in Utah, wants to regulate the use of mental health chatbots. | Utah's AI Office, launched in early July, is already working on legislation to regulate the use of generative AI in healthcare. Its director said the office will likely have a proposal for state lawmakers by the end of the year.

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Patient harm linked to GP tech is ‘underreported’, says report

DigitalHealth

Patient safety incidents relating to the use of GP online consultation tools have been underreported, according to an HSSIB investigation.

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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.

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DAS Health Expands Into Canadian Market with Recent Acquisition

Healthcare IT Today

DAS Health Ventures, LLC (DAS Health) , a provider of healthcare IT and business solutions, proudly announces the acquisition of the North American Digital Health division from a leading established digital transformation provider based in Canada. This strategic acquisition moves DAS Health into the Canadian market and deepens its presence in the senior care sector throughout North America, following the successful acquisition of vcpi earlier this year.

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Tavistock and Portman launches PEP in gender identity clinic

DigitalHealth

Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust has announced the roll out of a patient engagement platform in its gender identity clinic.

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Artera adds a dozen FQHCs to its streamlined communication solution

FierceHealthIT

Healthcare communications company Artera announced over a dozen new partnerships to bring its streamlined patient communications solution to federally qualified health centers across the | Health tech company Artera helps federally qualified health centers reduce no-show rates and decrease staff workload through its communications and patient engagement platform.

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PMHNPs: Champions of Behavioral Health Integration for Holistic Patient Care

Iris Telehealth

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) view behavioral health integration (BHI) as a model of optimism and hope. As a PMHNP, and Director of Nurse Practitioner Services at Iris Telehealth, I see these clinicians playing a vital role in shaping the future of BHI and improving the lives of countless individuals. PMHNPs are at the forefront of a transformative movement in healthcare The BHI model emphasizes the interconnectedness of behavioral and physical health, recognizing that t

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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Q2 2024 | Customer and Partner Highlights

Xealth

As we dive into the featured highlights of Xealth’s customer activity in Q2, it’s evident that the landscape of healthcare continues to evolve. Health systems are increasingly focusing on system efficiency and driving value, recognizing the need to optimize their operations and deliver superior patient care with staff, tools, and platforms they already have in place, augmented by key vendors.

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Expanding Care Access: The Role of Telehealth and Telemedicine

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, telehealth and telemedicine have emerged as indispensable tools in expanding access to care. These innovative technologies bridge the gap between patients and healthcare providers, offering convenient and efficient ways to deliver medical services remotely. According to FCC , telehealth is like telemedicine but includes a wider variety of remote healthcare services beyond the doctor-patient relationship while telemedicine can be defined as

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Moët Hennessy: A Smart Brownfield Approach to SAP S/4HANA Adoption

LeanIX

SAP S/4HANA is a powerful, cloud-based ERP solution. Discover how Moët Hennessy has employed a "smart brownfield" approach in their move to S/4HANA while maintaining operational efficiency.

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From virus to viral: content analysis of HIV-related Twitter messages among young men in the U.S.

BMC Digital Health

Adolescents and young adults account for over 21% of new HIV infections in the U.S. with most new cases among young men. As an important information source for this group, social media can uniquely reveal the.

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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.