March, 2023

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Can AI solve the physician shortage crisis?

KevinMD

A 2021 Merritt Hawkins article reports increasing physician shortfalls in the U.S. while pointing out that almost 50 percent of all currently practicing physicians are older than 55. In some medical specialties, the “greater-than-55” physician numbers are between 60 to 90+ percent. Similar findings have been confirmed in an updated January 2023 Becker’s Hospital Review Read more… Can AI solve the physician shortage crisis?

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Can foundation AI models like ChatGPT and Google’s Bard be used for automating medical scribing?

KevinMD

Foundation models like ChatGPT and Google’s Bard are derived from natural language processing, machine learning, and deep learning algorithms. These models use transfer learning mechanisms to convert texts to summaries. Using foundation models is becoming an increasingly important topic for health care providers using digital technologies. One of the biggest challenges in the health care Read more… Can foundation AI models like ChatGPT and Google’s Bard be used for automating medical

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Contributed: Why digital health is fertile ground for reproductive care innovation

Mobi Health News

Fertility care is expensive and often hard to access. OCA Ventures' Dana Sun and Ellen Bursey explain the digital health landscape and offer advice for investors and founders in the space.

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5 Strategies for Doctors to Boost Their Digital Presence and Reach More Patients

NiftyHMS

In today’s Bharat, a strong digital presence is essential for any doctor who wants to attract and retain patients. As more patients turn to the internet for information and healthcare services , doctors who can effectively leverage digital platforms will have a competitive advantage. In this article, we’ll discuss five strategies that doctors can use to boost their digital presence and reach more patients.

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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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Study: Artificial pancreas technology improves diabetes control in children

Mobi Health News

A study published in The New England Journal of Medicine found a closed-loop control system kept children's glucose levels in the target range longer than standard care.

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Techquity: Getting Healthy Through Equity-by-Design

Health Populi

The U.S. spends more on health care than any other nation in the world. Yet Americans’ health outcomes rank relatively low compared with other wealthy peer nations on Planet Earth, manifesting a low return-on-investment for this huge financial spend. Nowhere is this more evident than in America’s place in equity compared with nine countries, shown in the graph on health care system performance from The Commonwealth Fund’s perennial study, Mirror, Mirror – the latest versi

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A new era of collaboration between AI and health care professionals

KevinMD

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has ushered in a new era of collaboration in various industries, with health care being no exception. AI-driven technologies have transformed how health care professionals diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, improving patient outcomes and greater efficiency. This article will explore the role of AI technologies, such as Bing Read more… A new era of collaboration between AI and health care professionals originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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The Promise of Connected Healthcare: How AI Advancements Are Creating More Meaningful Experiences

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Amanda Hansen, president, AdvancedMD My father was diagnosed with diabetes when he was very young and lived his entire life maneuvering various healthcare systems. He had multiple eye surgeries, which is common for diabetes […] The article The Promise of Connected Healthcare: How AI Advancements Are Creating More Meaningful Experiences appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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A roadmap by the FDA for incorporating digital health technologies in clinical trials

Digital Health Global

The FDA has announced several guidelines and plans to hold at least one public meeting on digital health technologies (DHTs) to be used in drug clinical trials by the end of the year. However, inconsistent DHT policies have been a major issue across review centres. Drug development process questions the reliability and accuracy of DHT products. FDA has formed a steering committee consisting of its drug, device, and biologics review centers to ensure consistency.

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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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Q&A: Cost is the most significant barrier to digital health adoption

Mobi Health News

René Quashie, vice president of digital health at the Consumer Technology Association, discusses the CTA's report on consumer adoption of digital health products.

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Telemedicine will become default, with more virtual treatments, expert says

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The COVID-19 public health emergency may be coming to an end in May. The boost the pandemic gave telemedicine into the mainstream cannot be understated. But what's next for virtual care? And what about the blossoming trend of virtual-first hybrid care? Healthcare IT News sat down with Sean Mehra, CEO and cofounder of HealthTap, a virtual-first urgent care and primary care clinic.

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Five examples of use of AI in the care of older adults

Aging in Place Technology Watch

AI use in care delivery and marketing is not new - it just seems that way. Most would agree: AI is the hottest segment in the technology market today. It is beginning to emerge even in market segments that may have been slow to see (or seize) the opportunity. In healthcare, there are research reports and predictions, though adoption has been slow. AI is more established in marketing , even in senior-related businesses.

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The rise of chatbots for patient empowerment

KevinMD

Giving patients the information, abilities, and resources they need to actively participate in their care is at the heart of the critical health care concept known as patient empowerment. Health care professionals can increase patient involvement, boost health outcomes, and maximize the use of health care resources by empowering people. In recent years, there has Read more… The rise of chatbots for patient empowerment originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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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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The Hidden Barrier to Better Healthcare

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Josh Miller, Co-Founder & CEO at Gradient Health. As a global society, we have never spent more on healthcare. We have never been more informed. We’ve never been more advanced. Yet there is a great divide between what we have accomplished scientifically, and what patients actually get access to. This is not something spoken about a lot, because the focus is of course on developing life-saving medical devices and diagnostics.

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Akili’s Operating Plan for 2023 Focuses on EndeavorRx Commercialization and Growth

Digital Health Global

Akili, Inc. , a leading digital medicine company, has reported a 37% increase in EndeavorRx Ⓡ prescriptions in Q4 2022 over Q3 2022, and a 166% increase in FY 2022 over FY 2021. This growth is supported by strong clinical data in adolescents with ADHD, which could lead to a potential label expansion for EndeavorRx. Akili plans to submit a regulatory submission to the FDA in 2023, seeking an expanded label for EndeavorRx to help older children with ADHD impacted by inattention.

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Q&A: Digital health startups need to rethink their stories to raise in 2023

Mobi Health News

Bill Taranto, president of Merck Global Health Innovation Fund, discusses the current funding environment and how digital health companies can ensure investment in the year ahead.

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Woolworths-owned HealthyLife launches telehealth service with Global Health

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Supermarket giant Woolworths' health and wellness subsidiary HealthyLife has started offering same-day telehealth services. It has tapped a third-party virtual platform provider, ASX-listed Global Health, to help connect patients with GPs, dietitians, and nutritionists who can provide health consultations, medical certificates, e-scripts and referrals.

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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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Poor information hobbles market perceptions about older adults

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Even Bing an d ChatGPT have lousy answers. In fact, as lives lengthen, data about aging individuals dwindles inversely. Don’t believe it? Start searching for recently surveyed data about individuals aged 75+. Use the usual searches for income, marital status, housing status, tech ownership. Go ahead – give Bing and ChatGPT a try too – for example, smartphone ownership in the US among those aged 75+.

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The pros and cons of using ChatGPT for your health care needs

KevinMD

Whenever you’re feeling sick, most people will tell you not to Google your symptoms or try to self-diagnose: That’s the quickest way to spiral into panic mode. Reading a list of possible diseases you didn’t even know existed but now are sure you have brings the hypochondriac out of even the most stoic person. But Read more… The pros and cons of using ChatGPT for your health care needs originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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To ChatGPT or Not to ChatGPT, That is the Question – #HITsm Chat Topic

Healthcare IT Today

We’re excited to share the topic and questions for this month’s #HITsm chat happening Friday, 3/3 at Noon ET (9 AM PT). This month’s chat will be hosted by Erica Olenski Johansen ( @thegr8chalupa ) on the topic “ To ChatGPT or Not to ChatGPT, That is the Question. “ It’s revolutionary. It’s captivating. It’s alarming. It’s still rough around the edges and has room to grow.

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Telehealth Reimbursement: End-of-Pandemic Emergency Update

Telebehavioral Health Institute

Based on current COVID-19 recovery trends, the Department of Health and Human Services announced that the US federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) waivers will end on May 11, 2023. Emergency declarations, Congressional legislative actions, and state regulations implemented unprecedented changes to many healthcare delivery aspects. Private payers, Medicaid, and Medicare initiated widespread telehealth reimbursement approvals.

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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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Q&A: How economic uncertainty could affect femtech

Mobi Health News

Ida Tin, cofounder and chairwoman at Clue, explains how she sees the fall of Silicon Valley Bank affecting femtech investments and how the sector could progress fruitfully.

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Most primary care telehealth visits don't require in-person follow-up, Epic study shows

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

To explore the efficacy of primary care telehealth, a recent Epic Research study examined the frequency of in-person physician visits that followed 18,636,522 primary care telemedicine appointments. WHY IT MATTERS The dual team study published by Epic found that 60% of the time, the virtual primary care telehealth appointments held between March 1, 2020, and October 15, 2022, did not result in subsequent doctors visits.

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In 2023, The Future of AI and Older Adults is now -- and also up next

Aging in Place Technology Watch

The hype about ChatGPT and its peers has revolutionized the tech world. And it is clear from current research that this revolution isn’t temporary, nor is it even sudden. Though with its initial user calculation at 100 million, it now appears the fastest growing ‘consumer’ application in history. And it is fair to say that the applications of it is making its way into the world of older adults, this AARP article describes its uses for older adults in generating a letter to contest a medical

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Revolutionize your health and fitness with ChatGPT’s modern weight loss hacks

KevinMD

Weight loss can be a challenging process for many people, as it often requires significant lifestyle changes and dedication to healthy habits. However, with the help of modern technology and innovative strategies, it’s easier than ever to revolutionize your health and fitness journey. This article will explore how ChatGPT can provide modern weight loss hacks Read more… Revolutionize your health and fitness with ChatGPT’s modern weight loss hacks originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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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.

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Featured Health IT Job: Healthcare Data Analyst

Healthcare IT Today

We like to regularly feature a healthcare IT job that might be of interest to readers. Today, we’re featuring the Healthcare Data Analyst position that was recently posted on Healthcare IT Central. This position was posted by New York eHealth Collaborative and is in New York. Here’s a description of the position: New York eHealth Collaborative (NYeC) is a not-for-profit organization working in partnership with the New York State Department of Health to improve healthcare by collabor

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Cleveland Clinic, IBM unveil first quantum computer dedicated to biomedical research

FierceHealthIT

Cleveland Clinic, IBM unveil first quantum computer dedicated to biomedical research hlandi Tue, 03/21/2023 - 11:49

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Varjo, machineMD partner to detect brain disorders using VR

Mobi Health News

In an exclusive interview, Varjo and machineMD discuss their partnership to develop Neos, a VR-powered eye-tracking tool that aims to help providers detect brain disorders.

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