GlobalMed

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

In recent years, telehealth has emerged as a convenient alternative to traditional in-office medical consultations. As technology evolves, more patients and healthcare providers are turning to virtual visits as a means to streamline care delivery. But how does the cost of telehealth compare to that of in-office visits? Let’s delve into the potential cost savings and hidden expenses associated with telehealth to determine whether it truly offers a more economical choice.

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Mobi Health News

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Health AI Developer Foundations is a suite of open-weight models publicly available to help developers build and implement AI models for health applications.

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FierceHealthIT

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is attempting to cover anti-obesity medications under Medicare Part D and Medicaid, the agency announced Nov. 26. | With time running out before leaving office, the Biden administration is proposing a rule to have Medicare and Medicaid cover anti-obesity medications and bolster guardrails for AI, among the changes.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The following is a guest article by Paulo Pinho, M.D. , Chief Medical and Strategy Officer at Discern Health The U.S. healthcare system is largely a sickness model of reactive care delivery. In our current healthcare delivery model, interventions are triggered by patients becoming unwell; we don’t invest enough in prevention and when we do, prevention strategies are often misdirected.

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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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Mobi Health News

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The AI models only utilise wearable sleep and circadian rhythm data to analyse patterns driving mood disorders.

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Health Populi

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

In our home, we’re feeling very grateful for our healthy lives and work-flows right now, being very mindful about seeing blessings around me and within me… So I’m sharing the love (or “scaling the love” as I recently coined at OSF’s Digital Health Symposium !) to honor American Thanksgiving 2024 here in Health Populi pointing out several sources highlighting the evidence on gratitude and health… underpinned with love, the ultimate driver of health and we

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

The following is a guest article by Andy Flanagan , CEO at Iris Telehealth The U.S. behavioral health system faces unprecedented strain as patient demand continues to outpace provider availability. This growing gap creates significant barriers to care, particularly for high-risk patients who require immediate intervention. Traditional care delivery models, which typically follow first-come-first-served protocols, often fail to effectively prioritize clinical urgency, potentially compromising p

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Mobi Health News

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The announcement comes about four months after Musk relayed his vision for patients with an Optimus robotic arm or leg to have the ability to control their limbs with the N1 implant.

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DigitalHealth

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

NHS trusts using the FDP have treated on average 114 more inpatients in theatres a month since introducing the tool, says NHSE.

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

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FierceHealthIT

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Teladoc Health launched an AI-enabled technology that allows hospital staff to virtually detect when a patient is at risk of falling from a hospital bed. | Teladoc Health launched its new motion detection solution, vSitter, which allows staff to virtually observe patients and detect if they are at risk of falling out of the hospital bed. The advanced AI solution uses computer vision, motion detection, pose estimation and spatial boundaries to predict if patients are at risk of harm.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The following is a guest article by Andrew Costis, Engineering Manager of the Adversary Research Team at AttackIQ The healthcare sector continues to face a wave of cyber incidents, with 2024 marking a year of heightened attacks. Healthcare and public health (HPH) organizations have become frequent targets for ransomware and data exfiltration attacks, creating a critical need for stronger defenses.

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Mobi Health News

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The patent includes the company's safety-focused LLMs incorporated into its Polaris constellation architecture.

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DigitalHealth

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Researchers at Imperial College have developed an AI tool which could identify people at risk of type 2 diabetes 10 years in advance.

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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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FierceHealthIT

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Mount Sinai Health System has opened the doors of its new AI research center in Manhattan, the Hamilton and Amabel James Center for AI and Human Health. | Mount Sinai Health System announced on Tuesday that it opened its Hamilton and Amabel James Center for Artificial Intelligence and Human Health, which will be a research site for AI development.

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BHM Healthcare Solutions

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Explore why hospital admissions spike during the holidays and what healthcare providers can do to manage the surge. From delayed care to seasonal illnesses and mental health challenges, this article dives into the data and offers actionable tips to improve outcomes and ease the strain on healthcare systems during the busiest time of year. The post Seasonal Surge appeared first on BHM Healthcare Solutions.

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Mobi Health News

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Ella is powered by Ema and functions as a personal engagement platform where patients can learn from other patients with similar experiences.

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DigitalHealth

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Researchers have developed an AI tool designed to enhance safety in maternity care by identifying human factors that impact outcomes.

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FierceHealthIT

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized a six-year mandatory model to increase access to kidney transplants, the agency announced Nov. 26. | CMS made some concessions to hospitals who strongly criticized the kidney transplant model proposed rule in May.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

At the 2024 Oracle Health Summit in Nashville, TN, the company unveiled its next-generation EHR. It sports a completely new user interface that is cleaner, more modernized, and has a new prominent feature – the Ask Oracle bar. Through this bar, users can navigate the system (either through voice or typed commands) and ask the system questions about the patient they are about to see.

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Mobi Health News

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Also, Lunit will be supplying its chest X-ray and mammography AI to over 200 clinics in Mexico.

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DigitalHealth

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

A “major incident” has been declared at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust “for cyber security reasons”.

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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

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Providers are rapidly adopting generative AI-based clinical documentation tools to aid clinicians and make digital paperwork more efficient. | Cambridge Health Alliance, the only public academic health system in Massachusetts, is deploying Abridge's AI-based medical note-taking tool across its 600 clinicians after a successful pilot.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Counsel Health announces $11M in seed funding led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) Bio + Health, with participation from Asymmetric Capital Partners, Floodgate Fund, and Pear VC. The funding will support Counsel’s national expansion and coverage extension to millions more members. The U.S. healthcare system has an access-to-care crisis, with 60 million Americans facing primary care shortages and patients waiting 38 days for appointments.

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Mobi Health News

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The aim is to provide long-term behavioral change focusing on weight loss and maintenance.

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DigitalHealth

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The UK government and NHS England should ring-fence funding for digital transformation in health and social care says a techUK report.

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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.

FierceHealthIT

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

UnitedHealthcare successfully won its lawsuit over the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, a federal judge determined Nov. 22. | UnitedHealthcare will get to claim victory over CMS for its star ratings lawsuit win. The insurer will receive a recalculated score from the federal agency, potentially giving the insurer more in quality bonus payments.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

I recently heard someone say that Thanksgiving was their favorite holiday. They loved that it was relatively simple compared to some other holidays and was focused on showing gratitude. No doubt gratitude is one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves and others around us. On this Thanksgiving, we want everyone in the Healthcare IT Today community to know how much we appreciate you.

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Mobi Health News

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Ella is powered by Ema and functions as a personal engagement platform where patients can learn from other patients with similar experiences.

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