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ChatGPT: Charting the future of health care with visionary AI

KevinMD

As technology advances, the health care sector perennially seeks innovative solutions to enhance patient care, diagnostic capabilities, and accessibility. OpenAI’s ChatGPT-4, with its pioneering vision feature, has emerged as a potentially transformative tool, enabling myriad applications that traverse beyond textual interactions and delve deeply into the visual realm.

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Is the healthcare industry selling telemedicine short?

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Telemedicine has had an interesting history. During what may be seen as the utopian period for telemedicine – the COVID-19 pandemic – telemedicine lived its gilded age. The pandemic was tragic from a health perspective, with so much loss of life. But it has offered technological advancements that are taking better care of people today and will set up healthcare workers for crises in the future.

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To Drive Value, EHRs Need to Actually be Usable

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Khalid Al-Maskari, Founder and CEO of Health Information Management Systems (HiMS) EHRs are ubiquitous because they’re useful – but how useful are they really, and to whom? The truth is that an EHR by definition serves multiple masters, satisfying some more than others. For many clinicians, EHRs have actually been a disservice, a major factor in burnout.

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How AI is reshaping cancer care and diagnosis

Mobi Health News

Panelists at the Constellation Forum 2023 at Northwell Health discussed AI's impact on healthcare and how to adapt to the changing health tech environment.

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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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Patient Engagement and Patient Portals by 2030

Lloyd Price

Exec Summary Patient engagement and patient portals are expected to play an increasingly important role in healthcare by 2030. As healthcare becomes more consumer-centric, patients are demanding more control over their own health and wellness. Patient portals provide them with a convenient and secure way to access their medical records, communicate with their healthcare providers, and manage their care.

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EVERSANA Expands Global Commercialisation Capabilities and Strengthens Agency Network with Healthware Group Acquisition

Digital Health Global

Healthware will immediately merge with EVERSANA INTOUCH, shifting from long-standing partnership to a full-service global, award-winning agency network CHICAGO & SALERNO, Italy – 11 October 2023 – EVERSANA , a leading provider of global commercial services to the life sciences industry, today announced the acquisition of Healthware Group , a full-service agency and innovation consultancy headquartered in Salerno, Italy.

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Google debuts new Vertex AI Search capabilities for health providers

Mobi Health News

When combined with Med-PaLM 2, providers and life sciences companies can obtain answers to questions about patient medical records and general medical knowledge.

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DEA extends remote prescribing of controlled substances

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The Drug Enforcement Administration has extended flexibilities for remote prescribing of controlled substances through the end of 2024. Final telemedicine regulations are expected to be issued by the fall of 2024, the DEA said. This is the second extension granted by the DEA. The first was to expire on Nov.

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How Healthcare and Patients Can Benefit From a “Simplicity Premium”

Health Populi

“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication,” Leonardo DaVinci wrote through his lens on innovation. Simplicity can be a transformational cornerstone of health/care innovation, we learn from Siegel+Gale’s report on the World’s Simplest Brands Tenth Edition (WSBX). Siegel+Gale found the most consumers are willing to pay more for simpler brand experiences and are more likely to recommend a brand for those simpler experiences, as well.

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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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Four observations from AI and the Future of Care Work research

Aging in Place Technology Watch

You know the statistics and they are alarming. Doctors and nurses are burning out, especially in the ER. Turnover is highest in the lowest-paid care positions – home care is at a high point at 77% as of 2022. Pressure is growing in senior living to ‘keep people well’ in conjunction with a higher level of acuity of care needs. Demand and costs are up, and availability of workers is down.

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Q&A: How to properly implement data to ensure effective generative AI use

Mobi Health News

Anita Mahon, executive vice president and global head of healthcare at EXL, discusses how the analytics firm helps payers and providers utilize data within generative AI.

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HLTH23: Experts debate the flaws, future of Medicare Advantage

FierceHealthIT

LAS VEGAS—Medicare Advantage (MA) has only grown over the last decade, and, in tandem, voices criticizing the program have gotten louder. | LAS VEGAS—Medicare Advantage has only grown over the last decade, and, in tandem, voices criticizing the program have gotten louder.

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#BeBurnsAware – What To Know on National Burn Awareness Day

Health Populi

Today 11th October is National Burn Awareness Day 2023, and I’m supporting the effort for all of us to #BeBurnsAware. I have become more bullish on Burn Awareness as I’ve come to learn more about the impact burns have on public, family, and children’s health globally. My teacher for better understanding burns and public health has been Krissie Stiles, a long-time burns nurse specialist and Ambassador to the Children’s Burns Trust in the UK.

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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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Digital systems and a good process support remote care at Radboudumc

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

According to Jacqueline de Leeuw, CNIO at Radboud University Medical Centre, the health system has more than 200 "digital nurses" and the motto: "HIMSS 7-up"

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Brainomix, Nanoflex Robotics partner to create AI robotics platform for stroke

Mobi Health News

The partners were awarded a grant under the UK–Switzerland Bilateral: Collaborative R&D program to develop an AI-enabled stroke diagnosis and treatment platform.

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Why One Medical's CMO believes Amazon Health can make a big impact tackling chronic diseases

FierceHealthIT

Amazon’s $3.9 billion acquisition of One Medical made big waves when it was announced in July 2022, signaling that the online retailer had bold ambitions to expand its reach in healthcare. | One Medical CMO Dr. Andrew Diamond is bullish about what Amazon is building in healthcare. He believes Amazon Health can help tackle the burden of chronic diseases in the U.S.

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What is Your Perspective on TEFCA and QHINs?

Healthcare IT Today

Building a system that would allow us to simplify the exchange of information across the nation would a huge achievement. However, we have been operating without one for so long that we already have several different solutions in place to work around it. At the Civitas Conference, there was a lot of talk about TEFCA and QHINs and what their impact will be on healthcare and interoperability.

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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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NHS Trust Medical Directors asked to publicly back FDP

DigitalHealth

The medical directors of NHS trusts running FDP pilots have been asked to sign an open letter of support to patients and the public for the FDP initiative.

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Samsung, b.well partner to provide longitudinal data to Galaxy smartphone users

Mobi Health News

The partnership, announced at HLTH 2023, will allow users to gain access to their longitudinal health data and connect with providers through the Samsung Health app.

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Employer plans are unsuitable for many Americans, survey finds

FierceHealthIT

Four in 10 people insured by employer-provided health plans find their out-of-pocket costs are so expensive they need to dip into savings and take on debt, according to a nationwide survey of 2,500 | A new survey revealed that nearly half of respondents said they would struggle to afford a medical emergency.

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A New FHIR Analytics Tool from SAS Health

Healthcare IT Today

Most data about patients exists in EHRs or other repositories in a variety of legacy formats. Analytics, though, requires you to compare apples and apples. Thus, SAS Health Solutions offers a common data model, ingesting data from disparate sources of FHIR data into the appropriate fields for analysis. Plus, once collected, that data can easily leverage the full suite of SAS analytics tools.

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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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Digital Health Networks Debate: the NHS is ready for clinical use of AI 

DigitalHealth

A recent Digital Health Networks debate looked at beliefs about the use of AI into healthcare and concluded it can be integrated safely into clinical use.

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General Catalyst announces new healthcare company, intent to purchase health system

Mobi Health News

At HLTH 2023, the venture firm's CEO and the former CEO of Intermountain Health announced the formation of HATCo alongside plans to purchase a health system.

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Supply chain, email attacks against healthcare groups frequently threatening patient care, report finds

FierceHealthIT

Supply chain and business email compromise (BEC) attacks against healthcare organizations are among the leading threats to patients’ care and outcomes, according to a new survey report from cyberse | A newly published industry survey also found that IT executives were less concerned about ransomware vulnerability despite an uptick in organizations experiencing such an attack within the past year.

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AHIMA23 Attendees are Ready for the Challenges Ahead

Healthcare IT Today

The HIM professionals at AHIMA23 are ready to face the challenges ahead. Despite the tough economic environment, the increased cybersecurity threats, and the changing policy landscape, AHIMA members remain excited and upbeat about the future. Frustrated Yet Encouraged Dr. Zeev Neuwirth, author of Beyond the Walls: MegaTrends, Movements and Market Disruptors Transforming American Healthcare and Reframing Healthcare , kicked off the 2023 American Health Information Management Association annual co

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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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BIOQuébec and BioFlorida Announce Strategic Partnership

Digital Health Global

LAVAL, Québec & WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BIOQuébec and BioFlorida, preeminent life sciences associations from Québec and Florida, are proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This agreement is set to intensify collaboration and bolster industry growth in of both regions. Acknowledging the global nature of the life sciences sector and the potential for local life sciences companies to flourish with international collaborations, both associ

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Multilingual dementia app enhances seniors' cognitive abilities

Mobi Health News

Besides gaining improved cognitive outcomes, it has also received positive perceptions and acceptance from elderly users.

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HLTH23: Walmart takes virtual primary care nationwide for its employees

FierceHealthIT

LAS VEGAS — The team at retail giant Walmart didn't realize how fortuitous a virtual primary care pilot would prove to be when it launched in January of 2020. | LAS VEGAS — The team at retail giant Walmart didn't realize how fortuitous a virtual primary care pilot would prove to be when it launched in January of 2020.