KevinMD
SEPTEMBER 7, 2024
Can you imagine if you were shopping online and placing an order took eight hours? What if your order took 26 days to arrive? Sadly, this is the current state of many Americans’ struggles to schedule their doctors’ appointments. We, as physicians, can do better. Americans are spending an average of eight hours a month Read more… Time to get digital in your practice originally appeared in KevinMD.com.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Luca Chittaro of Italy's University of Udine talks about how immersive virtual reality stories can gamify physical therapy to help distract from pain and encourage patients to increase treatment compliance.
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Digital Health Global
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Apple Watch delivers new sleep apnea notifications, and AirPods Pro 2 provide the world’s first all-in-one hearing health experience including a clinical-grade, over-the-counter Hearing Aid feature On September 9, 2024, Apple announced a series of innovative health features designed to address conditions affecting billions of people worldwide. These new innovations, delivered through the Apple Watch and AirPods Pro 2, expand Apple’s efforts to enhance sleep and hearing health.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
The Chinese University of Hong Kong and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Zurich have recently conducted what could be the world's first remote tele-endoscopy. In a pioneering research, they conducted a biopsy on the stomach wall of a live porcine model in an operating room in Hong Kong from a control room in Zurich, Switzerland over 9,300 kilometres (5,700 miles) away.
Speaker: Jennifer Hill
Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
The Department of Health and Aged Care is launching a telehealth service for aged care residents as part of reform actions in the aged care sector. It recently issued a tender request for a supplier or a group of suppliers of a telehealth solution for delivering virtual nursing services to 30 unnamed residential aged care homes. "The successful supplier/s will be responsible for delivering person-centred care through telehealth (video conferencing) consultations," it said in the reques
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Health Populi
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
“If the U.S. were sensible, weight management would be treated as a public health issue,” David Cutler writes in the JAMA Health Forum dated August 15, 2024. Dr. Cutler, distinguished economics professor at Harvard, talks about “the pathology of U.S. health care” citing the example of weight loss medications — in short, the uptake of GLP-1 drugs to address Type 2 diabetes first, and subsequently obesity.
DigitalHealth
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Prime minister Sir Keir Starmer has pledged a move “from an analogue to a digital NHS”, following the publication of Lord Ara Darzi’s report.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
According to a report issued by the National Center of Health Statistics , the percentage of adults who used telemedicine in the past 12 months decreased by 6.9%. As virtual care numbers come back to earth , the industry is adjusting. As Amazon consolidated and repositioned its own telehealth offerings this summer, for instance, it announced $49 pay-per-visit consults.
FierceHealthIT
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Half of women in the U.S. skip or delay medical care due to the “triple threat” of affordability, access challenges and past negative experiences, a new Deloitte report finds. | The Deloitte report, based on a survey of more than 2,000 consumers, found that 50% of women report skipping or delaying medical care and are 35% more likely to skip care than men.
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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.
Healthcare IT Today
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Despite our focus on security and privacy, cyber threats are continuously increasing in both number and severity. In a much less fun way, cyber threats are on their own Eras Tour. Instead of choreography and songs, we get ransomware and phishing scams, and instead of saving up to try to buy tickets to attend the tour, we need to be spending our time and money to keep the tour away from our organization.
DigitalHealth
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
NHS England has been informed by lawyers that key aspects of its Federated Data Platform (FDP) lack a legal basis, The Register report.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Queensland to pilot telestroke service at Hervey Bay Hospital The Queensland government has designated Hervey Bay Hospital as the pilot site for the upcoming statewide telestroke service. Based on a media release, doctors and nurses at Hervey Bay Hospital are being prepared for the Queensland Telestroke Service pilot happening in the coming weeks. Queensland is the remaining Australian state to launch a telestroke service.
FierceHealthIT
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
UTHealth Houston unveiled a partnership with OpenAI on Friday to build and deploy algorithms for use in medical training and at the patient’s bedside. | UTHealth Houston, an academic medical center in Texas, is partnering with OpenAI to give clinicians, faculty and students access to ChatGPT tools to build custom, HIPAA-compliant AI solutions.
Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System
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Healthcare IT Today
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Today PayZen , a technology company tackling healthcare affordability with AI-powered solutions, announced an oversubscribed Series B, led by NEA , with full participation from existing investors including 7wireVentures , SignalFire , Viola Ventures , and others. The round includes $32M Equity and a new $200M credit warehouse from Viola Credit and a syndicate of insurance companies.
DigitalHealth
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
NHS Providers has called for government investment into digital technology to improve productivity, following a survey of NHS trust leaders.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
The National Committee for Quality Assurance this week announced new accreditation standards to help healthcare organizations meet virtual care program quality and regulatory requirements and to help facilitate alignment with value-based care contracting agreements. WHY IT MATTERS During last year's Virtual Care Accreditation Pilot Program, healthcare organizations provided valuable and strategic input in developing the new accreditation program NCQA said in its announcement this week.
FierceHealthIT
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Hospital patients’ risk of death has fallen substantially since the COVID-19 pandemic and the months preceding it, even as hospitals are treating more and sicker patients, according to a new report | An analysis of 715 hospitals' patient safety metrics showed that patients hospitalized in Q1 2024 were about 22% more likely to survive as compared to Q4 2019, after adjusting for illness severity.
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
Healthcare IT Today
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Funding will Support Expanded Commercialization Efforts for PreciseBreast Risk Assessment PreciseDx , a leading innovator in oncology diagnostics leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) for new, morphology-driven disease analysis, today announced that it has raised $20.7 million in Series B funding, bringing its total funding to date to $31.5 million.
DigitalHealth
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
AI-powered genomic health prediction could pose significant risks concerning privacy and discrimination, according to a new report.
Optimum Healthcare IT
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Ensure a seamless go-live with a Technical Dress Rehearsal (TDR). Identify and resolve issues early, reduce stress, and enhance patient safety. The post Ensuring Technical Readiness for Your Go-Live appeared first on Optimum Healthcare IT.
FierceHealthIT
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
The Biden administration is strengthening private health coverage for individuals seeking mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) care in a final rule unveiled Monday. | The feds are attempting to better regulate mental health coverage by bolstering protections around prior authorization, step therapy and provider networks.
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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.
Healthcare IT Today
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Caresyntax , a vendor-neutral precision surgery platform, is pleased to announce raising a total commitment of $180 million through a series C extension and growth debt expansion round. Investors in the $180 million round include Symbiotic Capital, MTIP AG, BIONIQ Capital, PFM Health Sciences, Pictet Alternative Advisors, surgical.ai, BlackRock Innovation Capital, Aescuvest, Optum Ventures, Cure Capital, Relyens Group, Vesalius Biocapital, Lauxera Capital, Plug & Play Growth Fund, and ProAss
DigitalHealth
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust has delayed the go-live date for its electronic patient record (EPR) system to allow for further safety testing.
Optimum Healthcare IT
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Optimum launches a new Data & Analytics Governance offering that empowers healthcare organizations to manage data as a strategic asset. The post Optimum Healthcare IT Expands Advisory Services with New Data & Analytics Governance Offering appeared first on Optimum Healthcare IT.
FierceHealthIT
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Pittsburgh-based Highmark has signed on as AppliedVR's first commercial payer partner, making its flagship VR device for chronic lower back pain a covered treatment for more than 4 million plan mem | Pittsburgh-based Highmark has signed on as AppliedVR's first commercial payer partner, making its flagship VR device for chronic lower back pain a covered treatment for more than 4 million plan members.
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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.
BHM Healthcare Solutions
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Part 2: Identify & Address Data Privacy and Security Concerns with AI System EnhancementsAs healthcare organizations increasingly adopt artificial intelligence (AI) systems, data privacy and security concerns have become paramount. The integration of AI technologies introduces new challenges in protecting sensitive patient information while leveraging the benefits of advanced analytics and decision support.
DigitalHealth
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
The NHS is now using a digital test to speed up the diagnosis of ADHD in children, following trials by the NIHR.
Healthcare IT Today
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
It can be very overwhelming scrolling though job board after job board in search of a position that fits your wants and needs. Let us take that stress away by finding a mix of great health IT jobs for you! We hope you enjoy this look at some of the health IT jobs we saw healthcare organizations trying to fill this week. Here’s a quick look at some of the health IT jobs we found: Principal Integration Architect – Sentara Health IT Field Technician – Hopscotch Primary Care Health
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