October, 2023

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Generative AI unleashing massive disruption in health

DigitalHealth

The annual US gathering of investors, VCs, and start-ups spans using digital technology to rethink delivery of all aspects of the vast US healthcare system, from supply chains, reimbursement, remote care, employee mental health, leadership, and equity. But time and again it was generative AI that was cited as the biggest technological disruptor.

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Why I left medicine – and why AI might convince me to return

KevinMD

My first job as a physician assistant was in a neuro-oncology department. I was young, newly certified, and eager to interact with patients. The physician who mentored me there made sure I had the opportunity to counsel patients, and provide guidance and comfort after a new diagnosis. These are situations where a clinician needs time Read more… Why I left medicine – and why AI might convince me to return originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Google debuts new Vertex AI Search capabilities for health providers

Mobi Health News

When combined with Med-PaLM 2, providers and life sciences companies can obtain answers to questions about patient medical records and general medical knowledge.

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Once a high-flying 'unicorn,' Olive AI sells two key businesses, winds down operations

FierceHealthIT

Healthcare startup Olive saw a meteoric rise in 2020 and 2021, spurred by the digital health funding boom and the need for automation during the COVID-19 pandemic. | It marks the end of the line for healthcare automation startup Olive AI. The company sold its clearinghouse and patient access business units to Waystar and its prior authorization business unit to Humata Health.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, 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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Patient outcomes point to efficacy of telehealth and virtual care

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The emergence of telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting surge in the adoption of telemedicine are helping address patients’ needs without major signs of safety concerns, according to a study by Kaiser Permanente. WHY IT MATTERS The study, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, analyzed more than 1.5 million adult patients at Kaiser Permanente Northern California in 2021, and compared treatment and follow-up visits among primary care telemedicine (video and telepho

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Four observations from AI and the Future of Care Work research

Aging in Place Technology Watch

You know the statistics and they are alarming. Doctors and nurses are burning out, especially in the ER. Turnover is highest in the lowest-paid care positions – home care is at a high point at 77% as of 2022. Pressure is growing in senior living to ‘keep people well’ in conjunction with a higher level of acuity of care needs. Demand and costs are up, and availability of workers is down.

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Oracle Health Goes Beyond Visit Summaries with Its Use of AI in Their EHR

Healthcare IT Today

Many companies are jumping on the AI bandwagon to offer services ranging from risk stratification to auto-generation of patient notes after a visit. Oracle Health wants to move further. In this video at the Oracle Health conference, Senior Vice President of Product Management, Suhas Uliyar describes how Oracle Health is creating tools that accompany and augment the workflow of physicians, nurses, and patients.

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GE HealthCare gets $44M to create AI for mass casualty event preparedness

Mobi Health News

The medtech giant signed a contract with BARDA to devise AI-enabled ultrasound technology that helps clinicians triage and diagnose lung pathology and traumatic injury.

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Medical AI scribe startup Nabla rolling out tool to Kaiser Permanente docs in Northern California

FierceHealthIT

Nabla, maker of an autonomous clinical AI scribe, has joined forces with Kaiser Permanente to roll out its tool to 10,000 doctors in Northern California. | The AI tool will be available to 10,000 Kaiser Permanente doctors in Northern California across all care settings and specialties.

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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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Zoom offers more AI features for healthcare organizations

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Zoom this week announced expanded Zoom AI Companion capabilities for its regulated healthcare and education customers at its virtual event, Zoomtopia 2023. WHY IT MATTERS Users can now manage their AI Companion settings for meetings, team chat, whiteboard and mail all in one place in the Zoom web portal. Zoom customers can expect to see AI Companion throughout the entire platform, according to the announcement Tuesday.

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NHS England has not yet proven its case on FDP

DigitalHealth

With the award of the Federated Data Platform contract said to be delayed until mid-November, NHS England appears to be seeking to drum up support for it.

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Care coordination for older adults – still elusive, does tech help?

Aging in Place Technology Watch

What is care coordination and why is it so elusive? Catching my eye – a relatively new company, Sage, offers a ‘ care coordination’ platform for senior living , just received another $15 million. Sage apparently launched in the context of replacing the traditional PERS pull cord alerting system with rapid communication and updates through software. The term, care coordination, is vague and depends on context.

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What Healthcare Interoperability Topic Are Not Enough People Talking About?

Healthcare IT Today

So many topics to cover in healthcare but tragically so little time! We don’t even have the time or word count to cover it all in this article, so instead we will be focusing on healthcare interoperability. What isn’t being talked about enough when it comes to sharing health data? At the recent Civitas Conference, we took the time to ask various members of our talented Healthcare IT Today Community to see where their thoughts were on this subject.

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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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How AI is reshaping cancer care and diagnosis

Mobi Health News

Panelists at the Constellation Forum 2023 at Northwell Health discussed AI's impact on healthcare and how to adapt to the changing health tech environment.

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Lawmakers mull lifting ban on physician-owned hospitals as doc lobbying groups claim major cost savings

FierceHealthIT

A new analysis backed by doctor lobbying groups suggest that physician-owned hospitals could have fueled about $1.1 billion in savings across 20 of Medicare’s most expensive conditions in 2019— tho | Lobbying groups in favor of overturning the ban on new physician-owned hospitals outlined broad cost savings if 2019's Medicare patients were treated at such facilities instead of a traditional hospital.

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Western Australia pursuing healthcare generative AI and more briefs

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

WA gov't funds gen AI in healthcare projects Nearly a million Australian dollars ($590,000) have been awarded by the government of Western Australia to support projects exploring the use of generative AI in healthcare. A total of 19 projects will see how they can use generative AI to address challenges across health and medical research, health and medical innovation, healthcare service delivery and health and medical education and training.

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AI and other emerging tech could be saviour of healthcare cyber security

DigitalHealth

A new report into cyber security has revealed that security budgets in healthcare businesses are under pressure, but help could come in the form of AI.

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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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Q&A: How to properly implement data to ensure effective generative AI use

Mobi Health News

Anita Mahon, executive vice president and global head of healthcare at EXL, discusses how the analytics firm helps payers and providers utilize data within generative AI.

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Survey: ChatGPT/GenAI is influencing investors' funding strategies

Mobi Health News

A GSR Ventures survey revealed 71% of investors believe the tech is changing their investment strategy "somewhat," and 17% say it changes their strategy "significantly.

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Microsoft's Azure OpenAI Service is integrated into Mercy's offerings

Mobi Health News

The generative AI technology will supply patients with answers to healthcare-related questions and scheduling services and offer employees HR-related information.

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Brainomix, Nanoflex Robotics partner to create AI robotics platform for stroke

Mobi Health News

The partners were awarded a grant under the UK–Switzerland Bilateral: Collaborative R&D program to develop an AI-enabled stroke diagnosis and treatment platform.

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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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Butterfly Network announces partnership to codevelop brain computer interfaces

Mobi Health News

The ultrasound maker will codevelop a whole-brain neural interface with Forest Neurotech, a research company building a device for brain imaging and stimulation.

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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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Instacart, Mount Sinai Solutions launch post-hospital care offering

Mobi Health News

Members of Mount Sinai Solutions' employer or union customers will receive $110 in Fresh Funds for grocery deliveries after undergoing surgery or giving birth.

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Samsung, b.well partner to provide longitudinal data to Galaxy smartphone users

Mobi Health News

The partnership, announced at HLTH 2023, will allow users to gain access to their longitudinal health data and connect with providers through the Samsung Health app.

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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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Q&A: The state of healthcare innovation in Israel

Mobi Health News

Eli Levin, who works on economic affairs and innovation for the Consulate General of Israel to New England, discusses how the war in Israel has affected digital health and technology.

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Q&A: Generating accurate pulse oximetry readings on darker skin tones

Mobi Health News

Neil Friedman, founder and COO at Bodimetrics, discusses the FDA 510(k) clearance of the circul pro Ring and improving oximetry accuracy among people of color.

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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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