KevinMD

MARCH 5, 2024

Between interest rates reaching their highest levels in 15 years and the explosion of artificial intelligence (AI), 2023 was a year filled with both challenges and opportunities for those of us in the health care technology industry. For better or worse, many of those same trends are following us into 2024. Obstacles such as the Read more… 2024 technology trends to revolutionize the field of oncology originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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MARCH 2, 2024

Forty years ago when I first started in medicine, there were no CT scans or MRIs. In the next forty years, I foresee cancer as an illness of the past, and life expectancy will be over one hundred years old. Scientific advancements will push medicine ahead, improving quality of life in increments, slowly taking two Read more… Telemedicine’s impact on lifespan and cancer eradication originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Digital Health Global

MARCH 8, 2024

In the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare, digital therapeutics (DTx) emerge as a transformative force, offering innovative solutions to improve patient care and treatment outcomes. However, the journey from conceptualization to clinical implementation poses intricate challenges that require careful navigation. A recent study titled “ Digital Therapeutics from Bench to Bedside ” provides valuable insights into the world of DTx, unraveling complexities and proposing strategies f

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KevinMD

MARCH 7, 2024

It is well known that today there is significant variability in surgical outcomes – not only in different parts of the world, but even within the hospital. And, little understanding as to why. While video is becoming a key component of surgery, up until now, it has gone largely uncaptured, making it impossible for surgeons Read more… If surgery is so precise, why are we leaving outcomes up to chance?

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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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Healthcare Exchange Standards

MARCH 2, 2024

So I asked Gemini, googles latest AI. Cyber Security Checklist for FHIR RESTful API Systems FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) is a standard for healthcare data exchange. It is important to secure FHIR RESTful API systems to protect sensitive patient data. Here is a checklist to help you secure your FHIR API system: Authentication and Authorization Implement strong authentication: Use a standard like OAuth 2.0 or OpenID Connect to authenticate users and clients.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 6, 2024

With 15,000 team members, 3,000 providers and $3.1 billion in annual operating revenue, Memorial Healthcare System is one of the largest public health systems in the U.S. A South Florida-based academic medical center, Memorial operates six hospitals, including the Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital; numerous primary, urgent and 24/7 care facilities; a health specialty center; and a nursing home.

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Digital Health Global

MARCH 5, 2024

The European Union’s AI Act is a significant regulatory framework that aims to govern the use of artificial intelligence (AI) within the EU. Here are the key aspects, benefits, impacts on organizations, and the expected timeline for its activation. Key Aspects of the EU AI Act The AI Act bans systems that are considered a threat to fundamental rights, including some biometric categorization systems, facial image scraping, and emotion recognition in workplaces and educational institutions.

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Electronic Health Reporter

MARCH 6, 2024

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Seth Casden, CEO and co-founder, Hologenix. From its inception as a collection of cumbersome gadgets to its transformation into sleek, almost invisible tech integrations, wearable technology has come a long way. And as wearables […] The article A Short History of Wearables — and What the Future of Wearable Technology in Healthcare Will Look Like appeared first on electronichealthreporter.

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Mobi Health News

MARCH 6, 2024

The Washington D.C.-based company offers a platform to help cardiology teams transition to value-based care.

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Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 5, 2024

Suki announced Tuesday that it has partnered with Amwell to integrate its Suki Assistant artificial intelligence into Amwell's Converge hybrid care delivery platform used by providers at more than 2,000 hospitals and health systems, including Cleveland Clinic, Northwell Health and Intermountain Healthcare. WHY IT MATTERS Suki's voice-enabled digital assistant for healthcare will be available directly within the Converge platform, connecting with Amwell providers' existing workflows.

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DigitalHealth

MARCH 5, 2024

NHS England will republish its patient data contracts with Palantir and IQVIA with fewer redactions, following legal action by Good Law Project.

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FierceHealthIT

MARCH 6, 2024

One of the largest health IT conferences, HIMSS24, will kick off in Orlando on Monday as a revamped trade show following a deal with Informa Markets last fall. | One of the largest health IT conferences, HIMSS24, will kick off in Orlando on Monday as a revamped trade show following a deal with Informa Markets last fall.

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Mobi Health News

MARCH 8, 2024

Headspace XR looks to make mindfulness a virtual reality with a new app available on Meta Quest.

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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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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 7, 2024

Nuance on Wednesday that announced that York, Pennsylvania-based WellSpan Health and more than 60 additional healthcare organizations are in the process of implementing DAX Copilot embedded within Epic electronic health records. WHY IT MATTERS DAX Copilot is currently the only fully embedded ambient documentation tool currently operational within Epic electronic health records and has more than 55 healthcare organizations using it, Nuance said in the announcement.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 8, 2024

The following is a guest article by Jiang Li, CEO at Vivalink Healthcare is at a turning point, reshaping our view of what defines hospital care. The home has emerged as a fundamental care setting within the broader healthcare continuum, challenging the notion that care concludes at the hospital exit. To fully integrate the home into the continuum of care, our focus must be on innovative care models enabled by technology.

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FierceHealthIT

MARCH 7, 2024

Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company has found its first national health system buyer for hospital drugs currently in short supply. | The 71-hospital for-profit is the first national health system buyer to cut a deal with the billionaire-backed generic drug maker. The companies are kicking off their partnership in CHS' Texas and Pennsylvania hospitals.

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Mobi Health News

MARCH 6, 2024

New financing positions BrainCheck for growth as the company adds a new member to its board of directors.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 5, 2024

As healthcare organizations underwent a significant shift towards virtual care delivery during the pandemic, the need for seamless integration into the digital health ecosystem came to the fore. Even if some telehealth stats have come back down to earth , policy and legislation such as the Telehealth Extension and Evaluation Act, have made virtual care's expansion imminent – prompting a critical examination of its processes and technologies.

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DigitalHealth

MARCH 6, 2024

The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced £3.4 billion of new investment in NHS digitisation in the Spring Budget.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 6, 2024

The following is a guest article by Ann Krutsko, Healthcare IT Researcher at ScienceSoft In healthcare, working with inaccurate patient data is a dangerous game. Electronic Health Records (EHRs) were designed to streamline operations and improve coordination across healthcare systems. And while EHRs have largely benefited the organizations that have adopted them, data accuracy is still a point of concern.

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Mobi Health News

MARCH 5, 2024

The cancer support provider is partnering with insurance company Allstate to provide oncology patients with behavioral change programs.

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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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FierceHealthIT

MARCH 4, 2024

Change's temporary funding program 'not even a Band-Aid,' AHA president says, as White House reportedly mulls financial relief agliadkovskaya Mon, 03/04/2024 - 14:07

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DigitalHealth

MARCH 4, 2024

Our new Networks series begins with Dr Lia Ali, Simon Noel and Nick Black looking at the role of effective teams in deploying digital platforms in the NHS.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 4, 2024

The following is a guest article by Nick Barger, PharmD, Vice President, Product at DrFirst. This article is the third in the Healthcare Regulatory Talk series. New data standards announced last December by the Office of the National Coordinator for Healthcare Technology (ONC) are an extraordinarily significant expansion of regulations around health IT and could hijack product roadmaps for years to come.

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Mobi Health News

MARCH 4, 2024

The company will use the funds to scale its employee-focused benefits navigation platform and speed up product development.

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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.

FierceHealthIT

MARCH 5, 2024

Humana and Elevance Health said they are seeing a 15% to 20% reduction in data from providers after the Change Healthcare hack, company execs said during an industry conference March 5. | Both Humana and Elevance Health said the Change Healthcare cyberattack is affecting its claims data from providers. The plans are increasingly relying on Availity, a competing clearinghouse to handle claims processing.

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DigitalHealth

MARCH 7, 2024

Health leaders have given a cautious welcome to the Spring budget's announcement of £3.4 billion of investment in NHS digitisation.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 7, 2024

The following is a guest article by Laura Templeton , Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer at Compassus There’s no denying that increased delivery of patient care in the home was accelerated by the pandemic. The upward trend continues today, driven by the growth of our aging population and the continued adoption of technology. Many patients now prefer to receive care at home, when possible, and almost 93% of older adults say aging in place is important to them.

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