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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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How a Well-Designed Digital Health Solution Improves Patient Engagement

Healee

Patient engagement – or the patient’s ability to take ownership of their own health journey – is becoming a crucial component of medical service in the context of increasingly digital... The post How a Well-Designed Digital Health Solution Improves Patient Engagement appeared first on Healee.

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How virtual nursing can help solve many workforce shortage woes

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Hospitals across the nation are facing workforce challenges with nurse staffing shortages posing one of the biggest threats to care delivery. More than 100,000 nurses exited the U.S. workforce from 2020 to 2021 due to a perfect storm of issues ranging from burnout and job dissatisfaction to competing family obligations and COVID-related illness. An aging nurse workforce nearing retirement and student capacity limits in nurse education programs are putting additional pressure on nurse staffing.

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Securing a Grant for a New RPM Program: What You Can Do, How We Can Help

Health Recovery Solutions

Many healthcare organizations are interested in creating a remote patient monitoring (RPM) program, but budget pressures sometimes get in the way. However, you could be eligible for funding opportunities that could make your new RPM program a reality. In this blog, we’ll give you an overview of the grant process and show you the multiple ways that HRS can assist you, from initial eligibility assessments to application guidance and support.

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The Evolution of Communication in Healthcare Settings

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.

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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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Technology of Digitized Patient Intake Forms

Healthcare IT Today

It feels like a twentieth-century school exercise in penmanship, not a professional office visit. Where else but the doctor’s office are we asked to come fifteen minutes early to fill out a form with pen or pencil, especially when the information is usually already on record? A major goal of clinicians now is to replace paper with convenient forms that patients can fill out on mobile devices at home.

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The dangers of sharing personal health information online: Protecting your privacy and health

KevinMD

As the internet has become increasingly accessible, many individuals have turned to online platforms, such as ChatGPT and “Doctor Google,” to search for information about their symptoms and health concerns. While these resources can help provide individuals with a general understanding of their symptoms, there are risks associated with self-diagnosis and relying on online resources Read more… The dangers of sharing personal health information online: Protecting your privacy and heal

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5 Ways Pain Management Has Advanced with Technology

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. According to a report, about 50 million (20.4%) American adults had chronic pain, while 19.6 million (8%) experienced high-impact chronic pain. Sadly, researchers and doctors are discovering that painkillers, including over-the-counter medications and potent opioids, […] The article 5 Ways Pain Management Has Advanced with Technology appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Using RPM to manage customized, specialty care between office visits

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Yes, telemedicine has finally made it into the mainstream of healthcare delivery. From the comfort, ease and safety of their own homes, patients are seeing doctors of all stripes. But what about what happens with patients between doctor appointments, namely for patients with chronic illnesses? This is where a form of telemedicine – remote patient monitoring – can play a big role.

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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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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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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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Food-as-Medicine Update: How SNAP Members Face Greater Chronic Illness

Health Populi

The pandemic worsened food insecurity for many people in the U.S., putting more people at risk for not only hunger but for chronic diseases that can be managed with access to nutritious, fresh food. In Helping SNAP Consumers During Economic Headwinds from Numerator, we get a current read on food security, the SNAP program, and the challenges of chronic health management that are intimately tied.

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Vendor notebook: New health assessment AI tools could improve outcomes and reduce costs

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Researchers and healthcare technology innovators are using artificial intelligence in many ways to improve patient outcomes and experiences and healthcare delivery. TytoCare, Noze and Google, in partnership with Mayo Clinic, aim to tackle some of the challenges of speed to diagnosis and treatment with new AI-powered technologies. FDA clears AI-driven remote wheeze detection by TytoCare TytoCare, a virtual care company, announced today that it has received U.S Food and Drug Administration clearan

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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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Maribel Health raises $25M and more digital health fundings

Mobi Health News

Fire1, a remote patient monitoring company for heart failure patients, and Protai, an AI-powered drug discovery platform, scored funding.

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ChatGPT: How generative AI is revolutionizing health care

KevinMD

Over the past decade, I’ve kept a close eye on the emergence of artificial intelligence in health care. One truth remained constant: Despite all the hype, AI-focused startups and established tech companies alike have failed to move the needle on the nation’s overall health and medical costs. Finally, after a decade of underperformance in AI-driven Read more… ChatGPT: How generative AI is revolutionizing health care originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Type 2 Diabetes: are digital health interventions effective?

Digital Health Global

Digital health interventions have shown great promise in managing type 2 diabetes, but there has been little comparison between different modes of intervention. A recent study aimed to address this gap in knowledge by comparing the effectiveness of SMS, smartphone application, and website-based interventions for improving glycaemia in adults with type 2 diabetes, as well as reporting on their reach, uptake, and feasibility.

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Cerebral says 3M affected by a patient data breach

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A patient information disclosure has impacted more than 3 million patients who use online virtual mental health platform Cerebral, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Civil Rights. WHY IT MATTERS Cerebral is a consumer-facing telehealth platform providing mental and behavioral health services for patients with or without insurance.

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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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PointClickCare acquires value-based care platform Patient Pattern

Mobi Health News

The acquisition expands the senior-focused company's offerings to include a workflow management program and value-based care reimbursement assistance.

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Bridging the digital divide: How to bring trust back into the patient-physician relationship

KevinMD

Health care’s journey into the digital era hasn’t always been smooth sailing. While the rapid proliferation of digital health tools has produced some major benefits both inside and outside the clinic, these technologies have also created a number of new challenges across the care continuum. From learning new workflows to wrestling with data access and Read more… Bridging the digital divide: How to bring trust back into the patient-physician relationship originally appeared in KevinMD

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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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South Korean Health Ministry calls to make telemedicine permanent

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

South Korea's Ministry of Health and Welfare has released its report on the conduct of temporary telemedicine during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. FINDINGS According to the report, over 25,000 medical institutions provided remote treatment to 13.79 million people from February 2020 to January 2023. Of the 36.61 million treatments administered via telehealth, most treatments (29.25 million) were home treatments for COVID-19 cases while about 1.36 million treatment cases were first-time

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The Role of Technology in Remote Patient Monitoring

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.

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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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How to Improve Customer Experience in Healthcare with AI

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Dmitrii Evstiukhin , Director of Managed Services at Provectus In today’s world, personalized and efficient digital interactions are expected, especially in the healthcare industry. To meet those demands, organizations should prioritize the creation of convenient digital-first environments that satisfy all parties involved in providing health care services.

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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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HIMSSCast: Telehealth is improving the care experience for cancer patients

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Together, telehealth consults and an array of emerging digital health tools are helping streamline access to care and improve the patient experience for oncology and other specialty care. One place where that's proving true is The Clinic at Cleveland Clinic , that health system's joint telemedicine venture with Amell. Frank McGillin, CEO of The Clinic spoke with Healthcare IT News about some of the cost savings, patient experience gains and other care delivery efficiencies occurring ther

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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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Pear Therapeutics exploring sale, other 'strategic alternatives'

Mobi Health News

Without a transaction, the prescription digital therapeutics company said it may need to reorganize or liquidate.

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When Patients Know Things the Doctor Does Not

Healthcare IT Today

The knowledgeable patient can still be seen as a threat, even by a medical resident. While every institution talks about how they much they care about their patients, they still tell patients that they don’t need to see the data collected on them because they’re not equipped to use their own data. And researchers might not pass useful information from trials on to the very patients who provided the input to those trials.

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Mapping Out Your Member Journey for Associations with Certification Programs

Continue Education Journal

Associations are created to represent a group of individuals or companies that share a common interest or profession. One of the main goals of an association is to provide its members with value and resources that can help them grow and succeed. Mapping out a member journey is an essential tool for associations, especially those with a certification program, to help them better understand their members’ needs and interests.

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