FierceHealthIT
OCTOBER 11, 2024
This story was reported in partnership with Uncloseted Media, a nonpartisan, investigative, LGBTQ | Ending the HIV epidemic hinges on both treatment and prevention, particularly through access to PrEP. For at-risk individuals living in the U.S. South—where HIV is a daunting reality—PrEP use is very low compared to the number of new HIV cases.
KevinMD
OCTOBER 14, 2024
The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that 4.5 billion people do not have access to primary care. In the US alone, the American Medical Association (AMA) claims 83 million Americans do not have access, and the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) puts the number even higher at one-third of the US population or Read more… Towards a future for semi-autonomous AI-powered primary care providers originally appeared in KevinMD.com.
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Mobi Health News
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The Agency says AI can transform multiple aspects of healthcare, but it is difficult to fully oversee and regulate the technology without the assistance of all involved sectors.
Healthcare IT Today
OCTOBER 17, 2024
The following is a guest article b y Erin Weber , Chief Policy and Research Officer at CAQH Accurate provider data is foundational to the healthcare ecosystem. It guides decision-making, helps patients access the care they need, and keeps operations running smoothly behind the scenes. And while we’ve all acknowledged the challenge of keeping provider data up-to-date and error-free—especially with frequent changes in practice locations, credentials, and network participation—what we don’t talk ab
Speaker: Simran Kaur, Co-founder & CEO at Tattva.Health
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!
DigitalHealth
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust and Prima Group are leading a project that integrates social care housing data into official NHS records.
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Health Populi
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Most consumers using digital health devices felt more trust in the technology when coupled with doctors’ office reviews — another lens on the importance of trust-equity between patients and physicians. This insight came out of a report on How Consumers Purchase, Use and Trust Medical Devices based on market research sponsored by Propel Software.
KevinMD
OCTOBER 29, 2024
I have been in health care and worked as a bedside nurse for more than 30 years now. Early in my career a surgeon said to me, “I could have made changes if I had that information sooner. I’ve had 200 people on my operating room table during this time.” The surgeon was referring to Read more… How automation helps nurses return to the bedside originally appeared in KevinMD.com.
FierceHealthIT
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Intravenous fluid shortages appear to be affecting the majority of the nation’s healthcare providers, who as a result are already beginning to cancel procedures, survey data published Thursday show | Premier said 86% of its provider members are reporting shortages, and more than half have less than 10 days supply on hand. Respondents also said they were beginning or considering procedure cancellations, and have begun receiving solicitations from "unapproved, gray market suppliers.
Healthcare IT Today
OCTOBER 25, 2024
The following is a guest article by Mike Crouse, Director of Insider Risk at Everfox Ransomware attacks on the healthcare sector continue to grow, with incidents nearly doubling from 2022 to 2023—a concerning figure considering their potential to leave patients in life-or-death situations. The recent ransomware attack on OneBlood , a blood center that serves hundreds of hospitals in the south, is just the latest example of a cyberattack having a real-world impact.
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.
Mobi Health News
OCTOBER 18, 2024
The AI avatar, Liv, can hold conversations in real-time to provide individuals with dementia and Alzheimer's with resources and aid.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Suki this week announced new plans to partner with Zoom Video Communications for artificial intelligence-enabled telehealth. WHY IT MATTERS The companies say Zoom will use Suki’s AI engine, Suki Platform, to generate clinical notes and will integrate other automation tools to boost provider experience and patient care. Suki's technology will help power ambient clinical documentation during Zoom telehealth visits and in-person visits.
Health Populi
OCTOBER 14, 2024
The premium for employer-sponsored health plans grew by 6-7% between 2023 and 2024, according to the report on Employer Health Benefits 2024 Annual Survey from the Kaiser Family Foundation, KFF’s 26th annual study into U.S. companies’ spending on workers’ health care. In 2024 the average annual health insurance premium for family coverage is $25,572, split by 75% covered by the employer (just over $19,000) and 25% borne by the employee ($6,296), shown in the first chart from th
KevinMD
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Due to rising rates of burnout and depression among health care providers, the U.S. is looking at a projected shortfall of over 3.2 million health care workers by 2026. In parallel, the health care industry is grappling with a 13 percent decline in provider productivity that is directly correlated with the increased adoption of electronic medical records Read more… Embracing the advantages of digitization in health care originally appeared in KevinMD.com.
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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
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Microsoft recently unveiled several new artificial intelligence capabilities for healthcare organizations designed to help analyze diverse medical data, streamline nursing documentation and enable | Microsoft recently unveiled several new AI capabilities for healthcare organizations designed to help analyze diverse medical data, streamline nursing documentation and enable companies to build their own healthcare AI agents.
Healthcare IT Today
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Candid Health , the revenue cycle automation platform for healthcare providers, today announced a $29 million Series B led by 8VC with participation from existing investors First Round Capital, BoxGroup, and Y Combinator. This brings the company’s total amount raised to $47 million. Candid Health is on a mission to simplify medical billing, allowing providers to focus on delivering quality care.
Mobi Health News
OCTOBER 29, 2024
The platform is tailored to give drivers access to healthcare services, including weight loss management and smoking cessation treatments.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Whakarongorau Aotearoa (New Zealand Telehealth Services) is transferring to a new cloud host by the end of the year. It was announced that the government service will be an anchor tenant of IT giant Microsoft's upcoming hyper-scale cloud in New Zealand. Whakarongorau has been delivering free, government-funded, and round-the-clock national telehealth services across seven digital channels since 2015.
Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System
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Health Populi
OCTOBER 22, 2024
As the annual HLTH conference convenes this week in Las Vegas , numerous reports have been published to coincide with the meeting updating various aspects of technology, health care, providers and patients. In this post, I’m weaving together several of the papers that speak to the intersection of health care, consumers, and technology – the sweet spot here on Health Populi.
KevinMD
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming health care at extremely rapid rates. In this ever-evolving world of health care technology, clinicians should be searching for ways to optimize their workflow, improve patient care, and maintain a healthy work-life balance. One of the most talked-about innovations lately is the AI medical scribe. But many nurse practitioners, physicians, Read more… AI medical scribes: Boosting efficiency or risking over-reliance?
FierceHealthIT
OCTOBER 29, 2024
The American Medical Association’s (AMA's) CPT Editorial Panel has removed the requirement for a patient to transmit 16 days’ worth of data for providers to bill remote physiologic monito | The American Medical Association's coding panel decided at its September meeting to eliminate the requirement for a provider to collect 16 days' worth of data from a connected device to bill the supply code.
Healthcare IT Today
OCTOBER 28, 2024
For the 152nd episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast we are analyzing the patient experience to decide if it is marketing or tech! We kick this episode off on the marketing side of the debate by listing which aspects of patient experience are marketing. Then we do the same for the tech side of the argument and find which aspects fall under tech.
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
Mobi Health News
OCTOBER 16, 2024
The newly released PDTx, now RESET and RESET-O, deliver a self-directed 12-week course of cognitive behavioral therapy that incentivizes patients to conform to treatment.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
OCTOBER 14, 2024
MD Home Health, a 39-year-old home health agency, has launched omnichannel home health services, what it says is a first for Phoenix and Arizona. The new offerings will include remote patient monitoring, telehealth, a brick-and-mortar clinic at HonorHealth Scottsdale, and traditional in-home services. President and CEO David P. Tusa, who joined MD Home Health in 2022, spoke with us about the motivation behind embracing the omnichannel approach, what the telehealth component looks like, what the
DigitalHealth
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Leaders from across the digital health, care and technology sectors have reacted to chancellor Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget.
BHM Healthcare Solutions
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Transparency is not just a regulatory requirement for healthcare payers; it’s a key factor in fostering trust, improving relationships, and driving collaboration. By focusing on clear communication, data integrity, financial openness, and regulatory compliance, payers can create a more reliable and cooperative environment with providers. The post Is Transparency Key to Gaining Trust?
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FierceHealthIT
OCTOBER 17, 2024
The Coalition for Health AI (CHAI) announced the completion of two draft documents on Friday that may have a big effect on the future of AI in healthcare. | After Deputy Secretary Andrea Palm announced that HHS will work with industry to develop a national network of quality assurance labs for AI, CHAI is releasing two draft documents that spell out how to certify those assurance labs and an AI "nutrition label" for healthcare decision-makers.
Healthcare IT Today
OCTOBER 24, 2024
The following is a guest article by Lee Jones, Chief Product Officer at Gozio Health A 2024 McKinsey & Company survey found nearly 90% of health system executives —representing both technical roles (CIOs, CTOs) and nontechnical roles (CEOs, CFOs)—ranked digital and AI transformation as a high priority. Yet 75% of respondents believe that their organizations aren’t dedicating enough planning or resources to deliver on the promise of digital transformation.
Mobi Health News
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Through the collaboration, adult men will now have access to Tolmar's testosterone replacement therapy, Jatenzo, via UpScriptHealth's telehealth platform.
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