November, 2024

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FDA clears application for CRISPR RNA-editing therapy developed using AI

Mobi Health News

The CRISPR therapy, HG202, was conceived using AI and machine learning and aims to treat individuals with neovascular age-related macular degeneration.

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Deep dive: Exploring one of the most advanced telemedicine programs in the U.S.

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Morgan L. Waller, RN, says she and her team were well invested in telemedicine way before COVID-19 – and have not yet paused their journey to improve access to highly sought-after medical professionals via virtual care technology. Waller is director of telemedicine and regional multispecialty clinics at Children's Mercy Kansas City, where the telehealth program is mature and advanced, staffed with clinicians who have deep and hard-won expertise.

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HTI-2’s Sweeping Scope Means Unrealistic Timelines, Costly Compliance Requirements, and Concerning Changes

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Stephanie Jamison (Greenway Health) and Leigh Burchell (Altera Digital Health), Chair and Vice Chair, EHR Association Executive Committee, and Greg Thole (Oracle), Chair, EHR Association Certification Workgroup In the lead-up to publication by the […] The article HTI-2’s Sweeping Scope Means Unrealistic Timelines, Costly Compliance Requirements, and Concerning Changes appeared first on el

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Digital Health Tools, Telemedicine, and Mobile Health Applications: How They’re Enhancing Population Health

Healthcare IT Today

Though our movement into a digital and remote world was accelerated by the COVID-19 Pandemic, it is a movement that has proven to be quite beneficial. We were able to roll out various digital health tools , telemedicine , and mobile health applications that not only better the lives of our patients but also our staff. These tools helped to keep us safe during the pandemic and are now working to ease the burden healthcare can have on people.

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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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The role and pitfalls of health care artificial intelligence algorithms in closed-loop anesthesia systems

KevinMD

Automation and artificial intelligence (AI) have been advancing steadily in health care, and anesthesia is no exception. A critical development in this area is the rise of closed-loop AI systems, which automatically control specific medical variables using feedback mechanisms. The primary goal of these systems is to improve the stability of key physiological parameters, minimize Read more… The role and pitfalls of health care artificial intelligence algorithms in closed-loop anesthesia systems o

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Elon Musk's Neuralink announces study to connect brain implant to robotic arm

Mobi Health News

The announcement comes about four months after Musk relayed his vision for patients with an Optimus robotic arm or leg to have the ability to control their limbs with the N1 implant.

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How to protect telemedicine from cyberattacks

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

When it comes to targets in healthcare that criminals want to hit with a cyberattack, a telemedicine consultation might not immediately come to mind. But in fact, telehealth is a ripe arena for cyberattacks. There are crucial strategies for healthcare organizations to fortify their defenses against cyberattacks in the virtual care landscape. With more patients accessing care virtually, organizations must prioritize timely software updates and secure communication channels, and identity verificat

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Trusts using FDP treat 114 more patients a month on average

DigitalHealth

NHS trusts using the FDP have treated on average 114 more inpatients in theatres a month since introducing the tool, says NHSE.

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Advancing Behavioral Health Care Through AI Integration

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Andy Flanagan , CEO at Iris Telehealth The U.S. behavioral health system faces unprecedented strain as patient demand continues to outpace provider availability. This growing gap creates significant barriers to care, particularly for high-risk patients who require immediate intervention. Traditional care delivery models, which typically follow first-come-first-served protocols, often fail to effectively prioritize clinical urgency, potentially compromising p

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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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CHIME Awards Optimum Healthcare IT with the 2024 CHIME Foundation Partner Award

Optimum Healthcare IT

Optimum Healthcare IT named 2024 CHIME Foundation Partner of the Year, becoming the first two-time winner of this award. The post CHIME Awards Optimum Healthcare IT with the 2024 CHIME Foundation Partner Award appeared first on Optimum Healthcare IT.

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Primary care player Forward shutters after raising $400M, rolling out CarePods

FierceHealthIT

Primary care player Forward is abruptly shutting down its operations, closing its locations and canceling scheduled visits, the company publicly announced Wednesday. | Primary care player Forward is abruptly shutting down its operations, closing its locations and canceling scheduled visits, the company publicly announced Wednesday.

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Elon Musk's Neuralink rival Precision Neuroscience secures $93M

Mobi Health News

According to Bloomberg, the brain implant chip maker raised $93 million in funding, increasing the startup's valuation to approximately $500 million.

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How IoT is transforming remote patient monitoring

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

As the aging population continues to grow – projected to be more than 20% of the U.S. by 2030 – remote patient monitoring is becoming an increasingly important healthcare option. A recent industry report shows more than 60 million people in the U.S. will have used remote patient monitoring in 2024. RPM is one of the ways the Internet of Things and connectivity technologies make health tech more accessible for patients and providers.

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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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Major cyber security incident declared at Merseyside hospital

DigitalHealth

A “major incident” has been declared at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust “for cyber security reasons”.

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Oracle Health Raises the Bar on their EHR

Healthcare IT Today

At the 2024 Oracle Health Summit in Nashville, TN, the company unveiled its next-generation EHR. It sports a completely new user interface that is cleaner, more modernized, and has a new prominent feature – the Ask Oracle bar. Through this bar, users can navigate the system (either through voice or typed commands) and ask the system questions about the patient they are about to see.

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Looking for the Best Holistic Wellness Centers in India to Rejuvenate?

NiftyHMS

India offers many Beautiful wellness retreats that focus on your health, relaxation, and well-being. Here are five best wellness retreats in India, each with its own unique offerings and beautiful locations. 1. Atmantan Wellness Resort (Maharashtra): Located in the peaceful Sahyadri mountains, Atmantan Wellness Resort is a great place to relax and improve your health.

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Amazon One Medical rolls out telehealth treatment services in competition with Ro, Hims & Hers

FierceHealthIT

Amazon One Medical is rolling out a new service to provide Prime members access to clinical treatments for common health and lifestyle conditions like men's hair loss and anti-aging skin care. | Amazon One Medical is rolling out a new service to provide Prime members access to clinical treatments for common health and lifestyle conditions like men's hair loss and anti-aging skin care.

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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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Google releases open foundation models for health app developers

Mobi Health News

Health AI Developer Foundations is a suite of open-weight models publicly available to help developers build and implement AI models for health applications.

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How virtual-first can improve outcomes and make care more affordable

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The virtual-first approach to healthcare that some hospitals and health systems are taking is helping to reshape how patients receive care. And virtual care providers – online companies that specialize in telemedicine, sometimes known as "payviders" – are offering a virtual-first approach to healthcare directly to consumers. (Payvider in this context not to be confused with payvider meaning large health systems that handle both care delivery and claims processing, such as U

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AI tool could predict type 2 diabetes 10 years in advance

DigitalHealth

Researchers at Imperial College have developed an AI tool which could identify people at risk of type 2 diabetes 10 years in advance.

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Counsel Health Launches with $11M in Seed Funding to Deliver Physician-Led, AI-Powered Medical Advice

Healthcare IT Today

Counsel Health announces $11M in seed funding led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) Bio + Health, with participation from Asymmetric Capital Partners, Floodgate Fund, and Pear VC. The funding will support Counsel’s national expansion and coverage extension to millions more members. The U.S. healthcare system has an access-to-care crisis, with 60 million Americans facing primary care shortages and patients waiting 38 days for appointments.

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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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HealPrecisely™ Selects Health Recovery Solutions as Partner for New Innovative RPM Program

Health Recovery Solutions

HOBOKEN, N.J. , Nov. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Recovery Solutions (HRS) is proud to announce that HealPrecisely™ has selected HRS as their partner of choice for their new Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) program tailored for wound care patients requiring home monitoring to prevent hospital readmissions. This collaboration aims to improve patient outcomes and recovery.

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Providers, payers focused on initial 'quick wins' for AI with plans to grow investment: survey

FierceHealthIT

More than half of health system and health plan executives say AI is an immediate priority, and 73% are increasing their investments in the technology, a new C-suite survey finds. | More than half of health system and health plan executives say AI is an immediate priority, and 73% are increasing their investments in the technology, a new C-suite survey finds.

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Exclusive: Epic-based KeyCare partners with Array Behavioral Care for care coordination

Mobi Health News

The partnership improves data-sharing capabilities between physical and mental health providers by allowing Array's practitioners to access patients' medical records.

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Modernizing acute care: the economic impact of bedside telehealth

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

When you picture the hospital of the future, it’s hard to imagine patient rooms without remote monitoring, virtual observation and some form of AI as core capabilities. As health systems face continued financial and workforce pressures, that invariably leads to the question of how to modernize care. The inevitable conclusion is that it must involve patient rooms that are always connected and patient-aware.

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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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Malte Gerhold: ‘We need to make implementation and adoption exciting’

DigitalHealth

Although ‘innovation’ is in Malte Gerhold's job title, he is keen to turn attention to getting the best out of existing technologies.

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NIST 2.0: Changes that Impact Cyber Programs and How Health Systems Can Adapt to the New ‘Govern’ Function

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Scott Trevino, Senior Vice President of Cybersecurity at TRIMEDX Cybersecurity programs around the world are working to implement the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0. NIST 2.0 has significant enhancements , including the addition of the ‘govern’ function. By aligning their cyber programs with NIST 2.0, health systems can better safeguard against emerging threats and ensure compliance with regulatory requiremen

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Telehealth vs. In-Office Visits – Which is More Cost-Effective

GlobalMed

In recent years, telehealth has emerged as a convenient alternative to traditional in-office medical consultations. As technology evolves, more patients and healthcare providers are turning to virtual visits as a means to streamline care delivery. But how does the cost of telehealth compare to that of in-office visits? Let’s delve into the potential cost savings and hidden expenses associated with telehealth to determine whether it truly offers a more economical choice.