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5 things digital health companies need to do to achieve success

KevinMD

It has been a long time since my last post. The digital health economic, clinical, regulatory, and political landscapes have changed significantly since then. The objective of my blog, which began in 2011, was and remains to educate the reader (clinicians, health care IT community, patients and caregivers, and other health care stakeholders about digital Read moreā€¦ 5 things digital health companies need to do to achieve success originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Digital Technologies Provide Solution To American Healthcare Crisis

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Harman Dhawan, founder and CEO, Bikham Healthcare. The American healthcare system is under enormous strain; plagued by looming physician and nursing shortages that grow more dire every day and bogged down by inefficient and […] The article Digital Technologies Provide Solution To American Healthcare Crisis appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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More hybrid virtual care and asynchronous telemedicine on the way for 2024

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Now that telemedicine is a mainstream method for healthcare delivery, C-suite executives and health IT leaders at provider organizations must keep a sharp eye on trends in virtual care. Telemedicine is too important now to take for granted. To get a look ahead at what this new year may have in store for telehealth, Healthcare IT News sat down with Jon Salon, president of MDLive, an Evernorth Company, a virtual healthcare delivery services vendor.

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Are Hochulā€™s Cybersecurity Regulations Enough For the Future of New York Healthcare?

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Todd Moore, vice president of data security products, Thales. On Nov, 13, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul proposed a new set of cybersecurity rules for state hospitals. This includes a mandate that hospitals […] The article Are Hochulā€™s Cybersecurity Regulations Enough For the Future of New York Healthcare?

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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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Replacing Crash Bleeps ā€“ The Time Has Come

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Hannah Parrish, Marketing Executive at Alertive Improving coordination among hospital staff helps reduce the risk of communication errors ( 70% of sentinel events are caused by poor communication ), positively impacts patient wait times, and improves staff morale. The traditional practice of using bleeps to respond to emergency calls, often referred to as crash calls, is now being replaced by a digital alternative with the benefit of data to evidence the impro

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What to Expect For Health/Care at CES 2024

Health Populi

Not known for its salubrious qualities, Las Vegas will nonetheless be a locus for health, medical care, and well-being inspiration next week when the Consumer Technology Association convenes the annual CES featuring innovations in consumer technology. Ten years ago here in Health Populi , I wrote about New Year’s Resolutions for Health and the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show.

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Apple Fitness+: exciting updates for 2024

Digital Health Global

Apple Fitness+ , the tech giant’s comprehensive fitness service, is gearing up for an impactful year with several new features and programs to help users achieve their health and wellness goals. Sound Meditations for Relaxation Enhancing its meditation offerings, Fitness+ introduces a new meditation theme called “ Sound.” This theme provides a unique experience with light guidance from Fitness+ trainers and soothing tones like singing bowls and gongs to create a sense of ease.

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Hospital, payer price transparency compliance improves, but new requirements are kicking in this year

FierceHealthIT

A ā€œpivotal year for price transparencyā€ closed out with mostā€”but not allā€”of the healthcare industry publishing their data publicly and at a higher quality, price transparency data startup Turquoise | A state-of-the-industry report released Thursday found steady improvements in the number of organizations releasing price data, as well as the comprehensiveness and usability of those data.

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Veradigm acquires Koha Health as stockholder lawsuit filed

Mobi Health News

The lawsuit, filed on behalf of purchasers of Veradigm's common stock, alleges the company and its executives overstated the business's historical revenues by at least $20 million.

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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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Amazonā€™s New Prime Benefit Is a Wake-Up Call for Traditional Health Systems

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Sonia Singh, Chief Insights Officer at AVIA Health Amazon’s latest venture into healthcare, the integration of One Medical into its Prime service, marks a significant shift in the healthcare industry. With over 170 million Prime subscribers, Amazon’s move promises an affordable healthcare option at just $9 per month at a time when the nation faces a shortage in primary care, with demand significantly outweighing supply.

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Reducing Back-End Denials by Automating Front-End Financial Clearance

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Matt Bridge, senior vice president ā€“ Strategy and Solutions, AGS Health. Optimizing financial clearance and other patient access operations is an important aspect of any strategy to offset revenue cycle issues that are behind […] The article Reducing Back-End Denials by Automating Front-End Financial Clearance appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Hospitals, medical groups push back on ONC's 'excessive' and 'overly punitive' data blocking penalties

FierceHealthIT

Hospitals and clinician groups are pushing back on federal regulators' proposal to enforce data blocking rules, arguing that the penalties are "excessive," "unfair" and will discourage participatio | Hospitals and medical groups are pushing back on federal regulators' proposal to enforce data blocking rules, arguing that the penalties are "excessive," "unfair" and will discourage participation in value-based care programs.

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Pharma giant Lily launches digital health experience LilyDirect

Mobi Health News

The offering will give patients with diabetes, migraines and obesity access to care providers and home delivery of Lily medications via third-party vendors.

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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. Thatā€™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. Youā€™ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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From Security to Regulation: Exploring the Hidden Challenges of the Digital Health Revolution

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Abhishek Khandelwal, Vice President, Life Sciences at Capgemini Engineering The convergence of digital technology and healthcare has been underway for quite some time, but as we inch closer to 2024, the pace of change that this sector is experiencing is unprecedented. For an industry that typically trails ā€œbig techā€ when it comes to software-enabled innovation, healthcare organizations are beginning to hone in on digital transformation and race ahead of the pa

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Medical Imaging Needs More Speedy, Stable, and Secure Data Infrastructure to Produce Life-Saving Insights

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Josh Otten, director of IT and solutions engineering, Adventist Healthcare. Artificial intelligence (AI) applications are making waves across industries. But in healthcare, we frequently find ourselves fighting against being left behind when it comes […] The article Medical Imaging Needs More Speedy, Stable, and Secure Data Infrastructure to Produce Life-Saving Insights appeared first on

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Mount Sinai, UnitedHealthcare publicly spar over contract negotiations

FierceHealthIT

Yet another notable payer-provider contract negotiation is going public. | In a statement, the health system said that the insurance giant underpays for its services compared to other providers in the region.

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VMocion secures $3M for virtual motion technology

Mobi Health News

The company's proprietary technology aims to reduce motion sickness in an extended reality environment by stimulating the inner ear's vestibular system.

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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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Twin Health Secures $50M to Expand its Groundbreaking Whole Body Digital Twin Technology and Service to Reverse Chronic Metabolic Disease

Healthcare IT Today

Investment Fuels Twin Health’s Mission to Revolutionize Chronic Metabolic Disease Prevention and Reversal with Cutting-Edge Science, Precision Guidance, and Licensed Clinical Care Team Twin Health , creators of the Whole Body Digital Twin service for reversing, improving, and preventing chronic metabolic diseases, announced securing $50 million in funding to continue expanding its groundbreaking technology and clinical service solutions for more members across the United States.

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A Not-So-Silent Battle: Tackling Nurse Burnout with Innovative Solutions

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Brandy Sparkman-Beierle, chief clinical officer, Homecare Homebase. Healthcare is a fast-paced and demanding industry that has undergone profound challenges over the past few years, and its frontline employees are taking the brunt of the […] The article A Not-So-Silent Battle: Tackling Nurse Burnout with Innovative Solutions appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Costs of treating COVID-19 hospitalizations quintupled medical inflation across the pandemic

FierceHealthIT

The cost of treating a COVID-19 hospital patient in the hospital rose by 26% over the first two years of the pandemic, more than five times the rate of medical inflation during that time, according | On average and after adjustments, direct treatment costs for a COVID-19 hospital admission rose 26%, from $10,394 in March 2020 to $13,072 in March 2022, researchers found in a new analysis of 1.3 million inpatient stays.

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LumiraDx to sell point of care technology platform to Roche for $295M

Mobi Health News

The pharma giant will also pay $55 million to fund the point-of-care diagnostics platform until the acquisition closes, which is expected to occur by mid-2024.

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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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PursueCare Completes Series B Fundraising Round and Acquires Digital Therapeutics Developed by Pear Therapeutics, Inc.

Healthcare IT Today

The Fundraising and Acquisition of Digital Therapeutics for SUD Strengthens PursueCareā€™s Ability to Provide Care for Individuals with Addiction PursueCare , a digital addiction treatment provider, today announced the completion of a Series B fundraising round totaling $20 million. The Series B round was led by T.Rx Capital and Yamaha Motor Ventures, with participation from Seyen Capital and OCA Ventures.

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Nanowear Announces FDA 510(k) Clearance for AI-enabled Continuous Blood Pressure Monitoring and Hypertension Diagnostic Management: SimpleSense-BP

Digital Health Global

Utilizing patented nanosensors fueling transformative AI, SimpleSense TM , is the first wearable platform that enables physicians to securely and accurately offer patients full routine cardiopulmonary examinations at-home, in healthcare facilities, and in clinical research. NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Nanowear , a leader in healthcare-at-home remote diagnostics, announced that its nanotechnology-enabled wearable and software platform, SimpleSense TM , has received FDA 510(k) clearance

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New Walgreens CEO signals pharmacy giant will shift to new drug pricing models

FierceHealthIT

In his first earnings call since taking over as CEO of Walgreens, Tim Wentworth signaled the drugstore retail giant is exploring new pharmacy models as cost-plus drug pricing gains momentum. | New Walgreens CEO Tim Wentworth signaled the drugstore retail giant is exploring new pharmacy models as cost-plus drug pricing gains momentum during the company's recent first-quarter earnings call.

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Data companies Atropos Health, Arcadia announce partnership

Mobi Health News

Arcadia's provider customers and life sciences users can leverage Atropos Health's datasets for value-based care and clinical decision-making.

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How 3 Urgent Cares Tackled Key Metrics For Accelerated Growth

Considering the growth of your clinic? Itā€™s difficult to advance any business today without using technology ā€” 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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Happy New Year!

Healthcare IT Today

It’s always an exciting time when the calendar flips over to a new year. I love the chance to look at the past and celebrate successes, learn from challenges, and to start planning for the future. We hope you had an amazing year and that you’re set up for an even better year. We deeply appreciate all your support of the work we do at Healthcare IT Today.

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Koneksa Announces New Multi-Domain Model for Functional Status Assessment Enabled by Digital Health Technologies

Digital Health Global

Recent publication in Clinical & Translational Science details new multi-domain digital model for capturing functional status and health-related quality of life in oncology First patient enrolled in LEARNT, an observational study to explore 24/7 functional status measures in total hip replacement NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Koneksa , a healthcare technology company pioneering evidence-based digital biomarkers, today announced the publication of a new multi-domain model for capturin

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Many patients want more streamlined texting experience with their providers, survey finds

FierceHealthIT

The survey reached more than 2,000 patients and found many patients frustrated by limited opportunities to communicate with their providers.

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