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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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Healthcare's new equation = technology + operations

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Artificial Intelligence Electronic Health Records (EHR, EMR) Telehealth Workflow Workforce A balanced approach to deploying new IT that reduces the burden on employees and provides patients with enhanced services is key to stabilizing and advancing healthcare industry processes. Mike Restuccia A balanced approach to deploying new IT that reduces the burden on employees and provides patients with enhanced services is key to stabilizing and advancing healthcare industry processes.

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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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Partnerships, community engagement can enrich healthcare data

Mobi Health News

During a discussion at ViVE 2023, panelists emphasized the need to interrogate data and know how it could be biased.

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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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Patients armed with telehealth tools help Baptist Health deliver better care

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

After the near emergency ramp-up of video visits across the organization when the COVID-19 pandemic struck, Baptist Health, a health system based in Louisville, Kentucky, that serves Kentucky and Indiana, evaluated some of its outcomes, including willingness to do more video visits in the future. THE PROBLEM One of the challenges was with the lack of a significant physical exam.

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Could more options push patients back to primary care?

Mobi Health News

Panelists at ViVE 2023 discussed the future of preventive medicine as retail chains and virtual care players push into the space and more patients avoid primary care altogether.

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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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How digital health could help patients navigate their care

Mobi Health News

During a discussion at ViVE 2023, panelists discussed how technology could make it easier for patients to access healthcare.

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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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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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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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The future of education: AI empowerment, YouTube college credits, and the impact on traditional colleges

KevinMD

The education landscape is rapidly changing as technological advancements, and artificial intelligence (AI) are increasingly integrated into learning environments. One of the most exciting aspects of this shift is the potential for AI to revolutionize the way we educate and empower students. Soon, we can expect more YouTube college credits and widespread utilization of AI-driven Read more… The future of education: AI empowerment, YouTube college credits, and the impact on traditional colleges or

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South Korea clears Sky Labs' cuffless blood pressure monitoring feature

Mobi Health News

The company targets to receive a similar clearance from the US FDA by yearend.

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AWS announces healthcare workforce accelerator cohort

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The companies selected for the newest AWS Healthcare Accelerator will focus on three critical needs in the healthcare space: retention, deployment and training, says Dr. Rowland Illing, chief medical officer and director of International Public Sector Health & the Global Healthcare Venture Capital and Startups team at AWS. WHY IT MATTERS AWS accelerators are technical, business and mentorship programs that help startups advance their digital solutions using the cloud, such as last year's

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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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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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Tackling the health care crisis with artificial intelligence: Combating physician and nursing shortages in the United States

KevinMD

The United States is grappling with a significant health care crisis as physician and nursing shortages impact the nation’s ability to provide adequate care to an aging population. A combination of factors contributes to these shortages, with consequences that can be far-reaching. This article will explore the factors contributing to these shortages, their potential impacts, Read more… Tackling the health care crisis with artificial intelligence: Combating physician and nursing shortages i

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Q&A: Improving the patient experience without stressing providers

Mobi Health News

Dr. Maulik Majmudar, chief medical officer and cofounder of Biofourmis, discusses why healthcare often struggles to address the consumer experience.

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Geisinger is seeing big ROI with virtual cardiac rehab

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Geisinger is a world-class health system in Pennsylvania with 10 hospital campuses, more than 130 clinic sites and more than one million patients served annually. Its health plan covers more than half a million members. THE PROBLEM As a rural health system stretching across a broad geography, transportation can be a barrier to patient engagement. Geisinger strives to make better health easy, but it can be challenging to get patients to brick-and-mortar facilities.

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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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CMS to raise Medicare Advantage pay rates by 3.3% in 2024; phase in risk adjustment changes

FierceHealthIT

CMS to raise Medicare Advantage pay rates by 3.

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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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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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How telemedicine increases access to care for the underserved

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Howard Rubin will offer more detail during the HIMSS23 session "Increasing Access to Care for Rural and Underserved Communities." It is scheduled for Tuesday, April 18 at 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. CT at the South Building, Level 1, room S105A.

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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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Uber Health rolls out same-day prescription delivery with plans to ship healthy food, OTC meds

FierceHealthIT

Uber Health rolls out same-day prescription delivery with plans to ship healthy food, OTC meds hlandi Thu, 03/30/2023 - 12:54

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Everyone is Waiting for Something at ViVE2023

Healthcare IT Today

The top story ViVE2023 wasn’t a major product launch, new legislation, or a mega-merger. Instead, the entire industry seems to be waiting for better times to arrive. Vendors are waiting for the economy to turn around. Providers are waiting for labor costs to stabilize. Investors and funders are waiting for companies to show more market traction. Only must-do projects and must-have solutions continue to have momentum.

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Experts 'cautiously optimistic' about extended reality for mental healthcare

Mobi Health News

During a series of talks at vMed 2023, speakers discussed the promise of XR use in mental healthcare and their cautious optimism around care delivery in the metaverse.

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Poor telehealth experience has consequences

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

For millions who cannot access in-person healthcare, telehealth services are not a luxury. A poor telehealth experience can result in an incorrect diagnosis, misunderstandings, poor patient care and low adoption. Are healthcare organizations willing to risk these consequences by allowing their patients to have poor telehealth visits? Join Belinda Batdorf, co-founder of HubbleIQ, as we discuss how healthcare organizations can proactively anticipate and avoid technical challenges that negatively i

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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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Capital Rx exec to senators: Here's how to fix the PBM industry

FierceHealthIT

Capital Rx exec to senators: Here's how to fix the PBM industry fdiamond Thu, 03/30/2023 - 15:36

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Genialis Raises $13M to Build Clinical Biomarkers that Predict Patient Response

Digital Health Global

Through AI/ML-enabled platform with a biology-first approach, Genialis looks to propel drug development, diagnostics and treatment planning BOSTON & LJUBLJANA, Slovenia–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #ISO27001 — Genialis , a computational precision medicine company unraveling complex biology to find new ways to address disease, today announced it raised more than $13 million in Series A financing to transform the way diseases are diagnosed and treatment decisions are made.

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Prescription digital therapeutics company Better Therapeutics announces layoffs

Mobi Health News

The company has let go of approximately 35% of its workforce.

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