KevinMD
MAY 20, 2024
Apple’s recent patent application for a biosensing device integrated into their earbuds opens up numerous possibilities for health care. This innovative technology aims to measure various biological signals from users, including EEG, EMG, EOG, ECG, GSR, and BVP. Here’s how each of these technologies can be harnessed to improve health care: 1.
Mobi Health News
MAY 20, 2024
The company said its drugs will be more accessible than brand-name versions thanks to a partnership with a manufacturer of generic and 503B compounded injectables.
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Health Populi
MAY 20, 2024
In the past year, the growth of prescription drug utilization and spending has much to do with the use of GLP-1 agonists to treat diabetes and obesity, along with immunology therapy, and lipid meds, along with specialty medicines now accounting for over half of spending — up from 49% in 2018. This update comes from The Use of Medicines in the U.S. 2024 from the IQVIA Institute for Human Data Science.
Mobi Health News
MAY 20, 2024
The suit alleges Teladoc made misleading claims about its advertising spending related to BetterHelp causing decreased revenues and a substantial drop in its stock price.
Speaker: Simran Kaur, Co-founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.
AI is transforming clinical trials—accelerating drug discovery, optimizing patient recruitment, and improving data analysis. But its impact goes far beyond research. As AI-driven innovation reshapes the clinical trial process, it’s also influencing broader healthcare trends, from personalized medicine to patient outcomes. Join this new webinar featuring Simran Kaur for an insightful discussion on what all of this means for the future of healthcare!
FierceHealthIT
MAY 20, 2024
Six months after launching its weight loss program, online health and wellness company Hims & Hers added compounded GLP-1 medications to its offerings. | Six months after launching its weight loss program, online health and wellness company Hims & Hers added compounded GLP-1 medications to its offerings.
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FierceHealthIT
MAY 20, 2024
The Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS’) research funding agency is floating more than $50 million to developers who can build a scalable cybersecurity platform able to keep hospitals' c | The UPGRADE program will be handing out millions to those with the best pitches on how to detect hospital cybersecurity weaknesses and deploy fixes with minimal interruptions to care delivery.
Healthcare IT Today
MAY 20, 2024
Rural areas represent 20.0% of the U.S. population , a percentage that has actually increased recently. TruBridge has joined a consortium of experts called the TRAIN program (standing for “Trustworthy, responsible AI network”) to make sure that these experts take into account the needs of rural residents and the health care sites that serve them.
DigitalHealth
MAY 20, 2024
A full blood count analyser from Entia has received the UKCA mark and is set to be deployed at two NHS trusts this September, with more to follow.
Optimum Healthcare IT
MAY 20, 2024
Change can sometimes occur naturally. It starts with a clear vision from strong leadership & the team eager to discover a better method. The post Organizational Change Management Challenges appeared first on Optimum Healthcare IT.
Speaker: Jennifer Hill
Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.
DigitalHealth
MAY 20, 2024
NHS Lanarkshire has tested a digital system that determines how ill emergency department patients are and prioritises their treatment accordingly.
Digital Health Global
MAY 20, 2024
MENLO PARK, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–A new peer-reviewed study in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that Hello Heart ’s digital heart health program was associated with reductions in blood pressure (BP), total cholesterol (TC), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), and weight. The study, “ Comprehensive Cardiovascular Risk Factor Control with a Mobile Health Cardiovascular Risk Self-Management Program ,” highlights the potential use of digital health technology
FierceHealthIT
MAY 20, 2024
Eldercare company Papa is looking to drive deeper support for insurance plans through new offerings focused on Star ratings and social determinants of health. | Papa CEO Andrew Parker says the company has rolled out new programs to help health plans meet SDOH goals and improve Star ratings.
Digital Health Global
MAY 20, 2024
PARIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #FDADeNovoApproval — DentalMonitoring® , the leader in AI-powered remote monitoring for orthodontic treatment, has received De Novo approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the DentalMonitoring solution to be used by orthodontists in optimizing clinical care. DentalMonitoring is a medical device software using image processing algorithms to analyze pictures of the oral cavity (hereinafter Scans).
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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.
FierceHealthIT
MAY 20, 2024
Optum Rx is rolling out a new pharmacy model that seeks to make drug costs more predictable and transparent for clients. | Optum Rx is rolling out a new pharmacy model that seeks to make drug costs more predictable and transparent for clients.
Digital Health Global
MAY 20, 2024
A recent study published in JAMA Network Open sheds light on patient preferences for the visual backgrounds used during telemedicine visits. This research, conducted amid the accelerated adoption of telemedicine prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic, aimed to identify the preferred environments in which physicians conduct video visits and their impact on patient perceptions.
FierceHealthIT
MAY 20, 2024
Centivo, a health plan for self-funded employers, acquired virtual-first medical provider Eden Health to broaden its reach with employers and expand to all 50 states. | Centivo, a health plan for self-funded employers, acquired virtual-first medical provider Eden Health to broaden its reach with employers and expand to all 50 states.
Healthcare IT Today
MAY 20, 2024
St. Louis-based, privately held Lumeris announced the completion of a $100M equity capital raise. The funding round was led by Deerfield Management, a longstanding lender, and new investor Endeavor Health. Existing investors Kleiner Perkins, Sandbox Industries, BlueCross BlueShield Venture Partners, and JDLinx (an investment company owned by John Doerr) participated in the round.
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.
FierceHealthIT
MAY 20, 2024
Komodo Health, a healthcare data analytics company, announced two new specialty data partners last week that aim to expand the insights of its platform. | The latest partners to be announced are GeneDx, with its rare disease genomics data, and COTA Healthcare, bringing clinical oncology data. Komodo has also been expanding its own data products, including clinical observations, lab results, patient insurance, mortality and race and ethnicity.
Digital Health Wire
MAY 20, 2024
Augmedix just reported Q1 results that managed to axe its share price in half, an interesting turn of events given the company’s role as the bellwether for the white hot ambient AI space. There’s plenty to unpack when the only publicly-traded medical scribe company takes a hit like that despite beating expectations for both EPS and revenue, which jumped 40% to $13.5M.
DigitalHealth
MAY 20, 2024
West Hertfordshire has invested in two more robotic surgery machines with the aim of enabling cancer patients to go home within 24 hours of an operation.
FierceHealthIT
MAY 20, 2024
Medicaid value-based care provider Cityblock has joined forces with Centene subsidiary Sunshine Health in central Florida. | Cityblock is deepening its ties to Centene. Tuesday, the two companies announced a new partnership in Florida stressing improved primary care and care coordination services.
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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.
E-CareManagement
MAY 20, 2024
Healthcare is saturated with point solutions. A February 2024 report by Galen Growth and Finn Partners documented that there are over 14,000 digital health ventures worldwide. Tracxn reports that there are nearly 3,500 healthcare AI startups in the U.S. alone. The problem of point solution fatigue is widely acknowledged in healthcare. The unique contribution of this post will be to document the magnitude of the challenge and to explain how we got here.
Iris Telehealth
MAY 20, 2024
Iris clinicians are at the heart of what makes our organization such a special place to work. That’s why we’re turning the spotlight on the amazing work they’re doing every day. This month, we’re sitting down to talk with Dr. Sophie Feller. Q. How did you find Iris and decide you wanted to be an Iris provider? A. I was looking at different telehealth companies and Iris was one of the top companies that popped up.
FierceHealthIT
MAY 20, 2024
The Purchaser Business Group on Health has unveiled a new purchasing agreement that aims to improve maternal health. | The Purchaser Business Group on Health has unveiled a new purchasing agreement that aims to improve maternal health.
AMC Health
MAY 20, 2024
When it comes to virtual care opportunities for members with hypertension, it’s critical for solutions and programs to provide the experience, usability, and monitoring capabilities that members deserve. Because hypertension plays an aggressive role in the deaths of countless Americans each year, it’s important for payers and providers to be vigilant with care offerings that include sophisticated telecare monitoring capabilities.
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
FierceHealthIT
MAY 20, 2024
Virtual cardiac care company Story Health and Kansas City’s Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute co-launched a new virtual health coaching and remote monitoring program for patients with atrial | Specialists are in high demand and care deserts are growing. This virtual program aims to optimize cardiologists' time while providing ongoing support to patients.
LeanIX
MAY 20, 2024
ERP transformation is a huge undertaking and it can be tempting to put it off for as long as possible. However, the consequences of delaying the move to cloud ERP can be dire.
FierceHealthIT
MAY 20, 2024
Providence’s finances are looking to turn over a new leaf in 2024 with a $176 million operating income (2.3% operating margin) and a $360.3 million bottom line for its first quarter. | The 51-hospital nonprofit said strong demand, improved reimbursement rates and trimmed length of stay have 2024 on an upward trajectory.
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