Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 19, 2024

Roughly one in three Americans, 96 million adults, has prediabetes – but only 2-3% are offered help to prevent progression to full-blown disease. The medical effects of diabetes are significant, of course – affecting eyesight, circulation and even, in severe cases, requiring amputation. But there are other implications too. With untold healthcare resources devoted to managing the myriad medical risks of the disease, adequately addressing diabetes – and, ideally, preventing it &

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 19, 2024

Integrity Growth Partners’ Investment in the RPM and Virtual Care Management Company Aims to Further Accelerate CoachCare’s Rapid Growth; PEAK Technology Partners Served as the Exclusive Financial Advisor to CoachCare on this Transaction CoachCare , a leading remote patient monitoring (RPM) and virtual care management company, today announced a $48 million strategic growth investment led by Integrity Growth Partners (IGP), a leading growth investment firm focused exclusively on so

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DigitalHealth

AUGUST 19, 2024

Portsmouth Hospitals has expanded digital patient communications through a new patient portal, waiting list validation and digital letters.

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FierceHealthIT

AUGUST 19, 2024

Humana has agreed to pay $90 million to settle a False Claims Act case related to its Medicare Part D contracts, according to the attorneys representing the whistleblower in the case. | Humana has agreed to pay $90 million to settle a False Claims Act case related to its Medicare Part D contracts, according to the attorneys representing the whistleblower in the case.

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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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DigitalHealth

AUGUST 19, 2024

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust has deployed a new patient flow system from Alcidion to boost bed availability at Royal Bolton Hospital.

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DigitalHealth

AUGUST 19, 2024

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has gone live with the CLEO SOLO electronic prescription system.

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Lloyd Price

AUGUST 19, 2024

Nelson Advisors Partner and HealthTech M&A Advisor Lloyd Price sharing his thoughts on the Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) market and USD $7Bn bid for R1 RCM with the team at MergerMarket Revenue cycle management (RCM) has become one of the brightest stars in the healthcare technology firmament after the USD $7Bn bid for R1 RCM [NASDAQ:RCM] from private-equity groups TowerBrook Capital Partners and Clayton, Dubilier & Rice on 1st August.

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FierceHealthIT

AUGUST 19, 2024

MultiPlan is celebrating a state court victory over a bankrupt health system that alleged the claims data analytics firm’s business model illegally contributed to its demise. | The claims data analytics firm, which has been beset by price-fixing allegations and critical media reports, has beat one such case filed in 2021 by the bankrupt Verity Health System of California.

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Health Recovery Solutions

AUGUST 19, 2024

My journey in healthcare innovation is a testament to the transformative power of Remote Patient Monitoring in advancing patient-centered, value-based care.

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FierceHealthIT

AUGUST 19, 2024

Mass General Brigham’s operating income slipped to $47 million for the quarter ended June 30 despite a 7% year-over-year increase in total operating revenue, the major nonprofit system reported las | Mass General Brigham is working toward becoming "well-positioned to deliver on our mission for years to come,” Niyum Gandhi, chief financial officer and treasurer at MGB, said in a statement.

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LeanIX

AUGUST 19, 2024

The CrowdStrike incident cost organizations more than $5 billion this week. Discover how SAP LeanIX can empower you to mitigate outages rapidly.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

AUGUST 19, 2024

Hypertension , commonly known as high blood pressure, is a prevalent condition that can lead to severe health complications if not adequately managed. The advent of remote monitoring technologies offers a revolutionary approach to managing hypertension, providing patients and healthcare providers with tools to improve blood pressure control effectively.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 19, 2024

For the 147th episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast we are taking inspiration from recent headlines! First, we take a look at the CrowdStrike outage to discuss any updates on the situation and what we have learned from this incident. Then we talk about ONC’s elevation to “Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy” within HHS. Next, we move into the political space to debate whether or not Biden’s dropping out of the presidential race and/or Trump’s assassinatio

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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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FierceHealthIT

AUGUST 19, 2024

ATLANTA—At the shuttered Atlanta Medical Center, a “Stronger Together” mural sends a hopeful message near a summer spray of hydrangeas. | A legislative update to Georgia's Certificate of Need requirement, championed by a Democrat and signed in April by a Republican governor, could help fill the care gaps left by recent hospital closures.

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FierceHealthIT

AUGUST 19, 2024

Both political parties are more open to Medicare Advantage (MA) reform than in previous election cycles, a shift former federal officials warned should be a warning call for the health insurance in | Republicans and Democrats alike seem open to reforming Medicare Advantage, though cuts to the program earlier this year may have electoral consequences to Harris.

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