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AI in health care: Could it be an unexpected catalyst for physician burnout?

KevinMD

Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly ingratiated itself in the health care landscape, emerging as a powerful tool with the potential to revolutionize various aspects of clinical practice. From enhancing diagnostic precision to streamlining administrative workflows, AI is touted as a solution to many of health care’s long-standing inefficiencies.

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GNC Offers “Free Healthcare” — Telehealth, Generic Meds, and Loyalty in the Retail Health Ecosystem

Health Populi

The retail health landscape continues to grow, now with GNC Health offering a new program featuring telehealth and “curated set” of 40+ generic prescription drugs commonly used in urgent care settings. The services are available to members of GNC’s new-and-improved loyalty program, GNC PRO Access , which is priced at a fixed fee of $39.99 for one year’s membership.

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AWS offers generative AI documentation through API, medical imaging at scale

Mobi Health News

Powered by Amazon Bedrock, AWS will now offer artificial intelligence to quickly create clinical notes that can be added to EHRs. A new imaging service, meanwhile, could help reduce costs compared to self-managed infrastructure.

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Oh No, Please Not Another Article about AI!

Digital Health

This article originally appeared in Healthcare Musings. Recently I was chatting with an interesting person who works closely with young companies and who himself is considering whether he should further his own education in health tech.

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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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Harnessing light field technology for enhanced navigation and imaging

KevinMD

Imagine being able to cross a chasm between a digital world and a physical world in an operative environment. The medical technology sector has only begun to tap into the vast possibilities presented by light field technology, particularly in surgery, where it offers significant advantages, including computational imaging, improved data quality, and the elimination of Read more… Harnessing light field technology for enhanced navigation and imaging originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Q&A: Google on creating Pixel Watch's fall detection capabilities, part two

Mobi Health News

Edward Shi and Paras Unadkat, product managers at Google, tell MobiHealthNews what challenges they faced when developing the technology and what future versions of the Watch may include.

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EVERSANA & Amazon Web Services to “Pharmatize” Artificial Intelligence across the Life Sciences Industry

Digital Health Global

Together the organizations aim to transform pharmaceutical operations and accelerate patient impact CHICAGO (July 24, 2023) – EVERSANA , a leading provider of commercial services to the global life sciences industry, announced today that it will team up with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to accelerate generative artificial intelligence (AI) use cases across the life sciences industry.

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Clocktree

For Windows users This is a 2 step process that is detailed below. 1st step is for downloading all documents and attachments stored in your practice. Download practice documents These instructions are for Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge browsers running on Windows Create a folder on your computer called clocktree (this is where data will be downloaded) Log into Clocktree Go to settings in your browser by clicking on the 3 dots in the top right corner Click on Downloads on the left under Setting

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Roundup: Altera's anaesthesia solution live at Waikato, Thames Hospitals and more briefs

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Waikato, Thames Hospitals implement Altera's anaesthesia info management system Altera Digital Health announced the launch of its anaesthesia information management system across the Waikato and Thames hospitals of Te Whatu Ora in New Zealand. This comes a year after the company bagged the contract to deliver the anaesthesia solution, the cloud-based Provation iPro.

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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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Contributed: Medicaid unwinding highlights digital divide, creates urgency for accessible technology

Mobi Health News

Doug Hirsch, cofounder and chief mission officer of GoodRx, describes how technology and addressing the digital divide can improve access to care and educational content.

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1000Farmacie Secures $25 Million in Series A Funding, with an Additional $10 Million in Second Tranche Extension

Digital Health Global

MILAN (27 July 2023) – 1000Farmacie , the leading Italian pharmacy marketplace, announced today the successful completion of its second tranche of Series A funding , raising a total of $25 million. The company secured an additional $10 million in the extension round , highlighting investor confidence and further accelerating the company’s mission to revolutionize the pharmaceutical industry.

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AHA, BCBSA urge CMS to ditch 'conflicting' requirements in prior authorization reform proposal

FierceHealthIT

Lobbying groups representing different camps of the healthcare industry have come together to urge the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Service (CMS) to reconsider “conflicting regulatory propos | The American Hospital Association, American Medical Association and Blue Cross Blue Shield Association penned a joint letter highlighting "conflicting" prior authorization electronic standards and workflows they say will bring industry confusion and unnecessary burden.

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Vendor notebook: Virtual care options on Google Cloud, AR surgical imaging and more

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

New healthcare technology innovations developed outside the box offer clinicians more tools, including cloud-based telehealth, remote lab testing for infections and enhanced imaging for surgical precision. Google Cloud adds Pager's virtual care platform Pager announced Monday that its 23 million-member-strong virtual care navigation and collaboration platform is available on Google Cloud Marketplace, which means its customers can now access cloud-based tools like artificial intelligence and

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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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Microsoft, Blue Shield of California partner for integrated data hub

Mobi Health News

The Experience Cube platform will employ the tech giant's cloud computing services to create a more personalized experience for Blue Shield's members.

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CareDx Acquires MediGO, an Organ Transplant Supply Chain and Logistics Company

Digital Health Global

MediGO Platform Aims to Improve Access to Donated Organs and Shorten Transplant Wait Times Acquisition Expands CareDx Digital Health Portfolio and Establishes Footprint in OPO Market BRISBANE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CareDx, Inc. (Nasdaq: CDNA), a leading precision medicine company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of clinically differentiated, high-value healthcare solutions for transplant patients and caregivers — today announced the acquisition of MediGO,

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'The danger is great and growing': Healthcare experts call on industry to reduce the risks of nuclear war

FierceHealthIT

The time is now 90 seconds to midnight, according to the Doomsday Clock, which scientists use to estimate how close humanity might be to blowing itself up with nuclear weapons. | The world hasn't been this close to nuclear war since the Cold War, say experts. Editors of prestigious medical journals sound a call to disarm.

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When physicians and health IT leaders embrace an 'AI as an ally' mindset

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Dhruv Suyamprakasam is CEO and founder of virtual healthcare company iCliniq. Its physician panel consists of more than 3,500 doctors from more than 80 specialties in the U.S., UK, UAE, India, Singapore and Germany. He believes ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence models like it are not a threat to healthcare but an enhancement. And he says the benefits are only beginning.

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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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Talkspace reports increased B2B payor revenue, reaffirms break-even goal

Mobi Health News

The company reported a 19% increase in revenue in the second quarter of this year compared to the prior year, driven by an 82% increase in B2B revenue.

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Allurion Announces New Additions to Board of Directors and Executive Leadership Team

Digital Health Global

Serial healthcare entrepreneur Douglas Hudson appointed to Board of Directors Tomer Stavitsky joins as VP of Corporate Development to lead M&A strategy focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI) BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Allurion Technologies, Inc. (“Allurion”), a company dedicated to ending obesity, is pleased to announce two major additions to the team.

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Health IT’s Role in Fixing Healthcare’s Biggest AI Misconceptions

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Dave DeCaprio, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at ClosedLoop No matter where you look – from TikTok filters to the latest ChatGPT release – artificial intelligence (AI) has a profound and growing impact on our daily lives. The market for AI is expected to show strong growth in the coming decade; its current value of nearly $100 billion USD is expected to increase twentyfold by 2030, reaching nearly $2 trillion.

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APAC shifting to tech-enabled distributed model of care: Philips

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

While facing rising costs and workforce shortages, healthcare systems across Asia-Pacific have been exploring ways to make healthcare services more accessible by shifting to a data and digital-enabled distributed model of care delivery, a new Philips report found. FINDINGS The latest Future Health Index 2023 report by Royal Philips gathered responses from nearly 3,000 healthcare leaders and young professionals in 14 countries.

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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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Hippocratic AI raises $15M and more digital health fundings

Mobi Health News

GenHealth AI, maker of what it calls a large medical model, and senior-focused startup K4Connnect also secured investment.

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Sanguina Raises $2.8M in Series A Funding to Drive Innovation in Home-Based Testing and Wellness Management

Digital Health Global

Woman-led biotech company, Sanguina, secures funding to advance accessible digital health and wellness platforms PEACHTREE CORNERS, Ga.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #anemia –Sanguina, a leading biotech company focused on providing rapid home-based testing and management solutions, announced today the successful completion of its $2.8m Series A funding round.

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How providers are navigating Florida's new law restricting access to gender-affirming care

FierceHealthIT

Last month, the American Medical Association (AMA) passed a resolution to protect access to gender-affirming care, committing to opposing criminal and legal penalties against patients, their famili | Approved by Gov. Ron DeSantis, the law imposes restrictions on adult access to gender-affirming care. Some providers have been forced to stop serving new or existing patients in some capacity.

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Community Health Systems improves chronic condition outcomes with RPM

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Community Health Systems operates more than 80 affiliated hospitals and more than 1,000 outpatient sites of care in 16 states. THE PROBLEM The massive health system recently set three goals: Improve patient outcomes by monitoring and actively managing patients with chronic diseases, with a specific focus on remote medication titration to get more patients to guidelines.

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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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GE Healthcare reports increased revenue growth in Q2

Mobi Health News

The health tech giant reported $4.8 billion in revenue, a 7% growth year-over-year, and increased profit expectations for 2023.

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Frontiers Health 2023: introducing the Steering Committee and the Ambassadors

Digital Health Global

Frontiers Health 2023 is an unmissable event for anyone involved in digital healthcare innovation. Through the conference and the efforts made during the past 7 editions, it has been possib i le to position the digital health ecosystem among the leading global players. Steering Committee This success was made possible thanks to the significant contribution of the Steering Committee , composed of key players in the digital innovation in healthcare.

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AWS rolls out generative AI service for healthcare documentation software

FierceHealthIT

Amazon Web Services announced Wednesday a new AI-powered service for healthcare software providers that will help clinicians with paperwork. | AWS HealthScribe uses generative AI and speech recognition to help doctors transcribe and analyze their conversations with patients and drafts clinical notes.

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