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Peoples’ Lack of Trust in Science Also Extends to Views on Food and Nutrition

Health Populi

Only 2 in 5 people in the U.S. strongly trust science concerning food, nutrition, or diet, we learn from the 2024 IFIC Spotlight Survey: Americans’ Trust in Food & Nutrition Science , published in October. IFIC is the International Food Information Council, a non-profit organization with a mission of communicating science-based information about food safety, nutrition, and sustainable food systems.

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It is Time for the Healthcare Industry to Reexamine Cybersecurity Preparedness in the Face of Unprecedented Risk

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Jamie Singer , Senior Managing Director at FTI Consulting , and Rebecca Ayer Pitt , Managing Director at FTI Consulting The Healthcare Industry is Facing a Cybersecurity Crisis Flashback to early 2020… The healthcare industry enjoyed a brief respite from certain cybersecurity threat actors who vowed not to target healthcare organizations providing life-saving services amidst a global pandemic.

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Florida hospitals again evacuating patients ahead of second hurricane in 2 weeks

FierceHealthIT

A rapidly intensifying Hurricane Milton has Florida and its healthcare providers gearing up for another severe weather event less than two weeks after similar preparations for Hurricane Helene. | Facing a second major storm within two weeks, some hospitals on Florida's Gulf Coast are again closing up shop and transferring patients across the state.

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Health Recovery Solutions Partners with Smart Meter to Provide Cost-Effective Cellular Remote Patient Monitoring for the Home

Health Recovery Solutions

HOBOKEN, N.J. , Oct. 7, 2024 -- Health Recovery Solutions (HRS), the market leader in Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) since 2012, proudly announces its partnership with Smart Meter to enhance the PatientConnect ® Remote Patient Monitoring solution. This collaboration introduces cellular measurement devices as a lower-cost alternative to the traditional Bluetooth-based solution.

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Bridging Innovation & Patient Care: The Growing Role of AI

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Co-founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

AI is transforming clinical trials—accelerating drug discovery, optimizing patient recruitment, and improving data analysis. But its impact goes far beyond research. As AI-driven innovation reshapes the clinical trial process, it’s also influencing broader healthcare trends, from personalized medicine to patient outcomes. Join this new webinar featuring Simran Kaur for an insightful discussion on what all of this means for the future of healthcare!

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Digital mental health referral scheme launched for parents in Wales

DigitalHealth

New and expectant parents in Wales can be referred directly by their perinatal teams to free digital mental health support via SilverCloud.

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Widespread IV fluid shortages have providers starting to cancel procedures, survey finds

FierceHealthIT

Intravenous fluid shortages appear to be affecting the majority of the nation’s healthcare providers, who as a result are already beginning to cancel procedures, survey data published Thursday show | Premier said 86% of its provider members are reporting shortages, and more than half have less than 10 days supply on hand. Respondents also said they were beginning or considering procedure cancellations, and have begun receiving solicitations from "unapproved, gray market suppliers.

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Microsoft extends AI capabilities for healthcare data solutions

Mobi Health News

The aim is to streamline workflows, improve data integration and make better use of AI to deliver positive outcomes.

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Funding announced to boost development of health tech for cancer

DigitalHealth

New medical technologies to diagnose cancer, such as scanners and AI models, will be trialled in the UK following new government funding.

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SONU Allergy Device Review

Healthcare IT Today

If you’ve spent any amount of time with me, you probably have heard me coughing. One time I was with a long time friend and I apologized to her for my bad cough and she replied, “You always cough John. We’re used to it.” Little did I knew that I was so congested from allergies that I coughed all the time and those around me just got used to it.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

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.

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Has Telehealth Fulfilled Its Potential? Innovations Payers Should Watch

BHM Healthcare Solutions

Telehealth has made remarkable strides over the past decade, but has it truly fulfilled its potential? For payers, keeping an eye on the latest innovations is crucial to ensure patients receive high-quality care while managing costs effectively. The post Has Telehealth Fulfilled Its Potential? Innovations Payers Should Watch appeared first on BHM Healthcare Solutions.

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Glooko scores $100M and appoints new CEO

Mobi Health News

The company will use the funds to accelerate its product expansion on a global scale.

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The Future of Google Fitbit Labs: A Glimpse into Tomorrow's HealthTech

Lloyd Price

Image Source: [link] Exec Summary: Google Fitbit Labs is a division of Google dedicated to developing innovative health and wellness technologies. As part of the Fitbit acquisition, Google has leveraged its expertise in hardware, software, and artificial intelligence to create new products and services that help people lead healthier lives. Key areas of focus within Google Fitbit Labs include: Wearable technology: Designing and developing advanced wearable devices like smartwatches and fitness t

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Adapting to Change: The Imperative for Provider Revenue Diversification

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Brian Doyle, SVP at Rectangle Health Recent cyberattacks in the industry caused significant disruptions in healthcare claims processing and billing, impacting physicians, patients, and insurers. A survey done by the American Medical Association (AMA) revealed disruptions caused financial strain and jeopardized patient care.

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The Evolution of Communication in Healthcare Settings

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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NHS doctor's personal history inspired new digital mental health service

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

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Springbok Analytics receives FDA 510(k) clearance for MuscleView

Mobi Health News

The AI-enabled technology measures musculoskeletal structures from an MRI scan.

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‘I’m another statistic. I feel let down’: How HIV prevention stays out of reach for many

FierceHealthIT

This story was reported in partnership with Uncloseted Media, a nonpartisan, investigative, LGBTQ | Ending the HIV epidemic hinges on both treatment and prevention, particularly through access to PrEP. For at-risk individuals living in the U.S. South—where HIV is a daunting reality—PrEP use is very low compared to the number of new HIV cases.

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Supercharging the Fundamentals of Digital Healthcare Marketing

Geonetric

Having a solid digital foundation is essential for any healthcare marketing strategy. But the real magic happens when you take those fundamentals and amplify them to reach a larger audience, build a more robust digital presence, and reach your marketing goals faster. In this post, we’ll break down the fundamentals of digital healthcare marketing and […] Read Supercharging the Fundamentals of Digital Healthcare Marketing at Geonetric.com.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

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

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, 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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CMS releases Acute Hospital Care at Home study

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

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New HIMSS Analytics Maturity Assessment Model supports smart AI deployments

Mobi Health News

The modernized, outcomes-focused AMAM is meant to help health systems keep pace with the rapid evolution of analytics technologies and artificial intelligence and "support equitable, data-driven decision-making at scale.

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Abridge, Wolters Kluwer Health ink partnership to integrate UpToDate with AI medical scribe

FierceHealthIT

Wolters Kluwer Health, a big player in clinical decision support solutions, is teaming up with Abridge to integrate UpToDate into its AI-based medical note-taking tool. | Wolters Kluwer Health, a big player in clinical decision support solutions, is teaming up with Abridge to integrate UpToDate into its AI-based medical note-taking tool.

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The Balance Between Promoting Data Sharing and Ensuring the Privacy and Security of Sensitive Health Information

Healthcare IT Today

We talk a lot about sharing data and how it will improve patient outcomes and interoperability, but do we talk enough about how to do it safely? Most of the data that we are looking to share is highly sensitive health information, the kind of information that cybercriminals love to hold for ransom. So not only is it highly sensitive, it is also highly sought-after.

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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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Equity Charter to launch its 10 principles at Rewired 2025

DigitalHealth

Digital Health and the Equity Charter have joined forced to tackle racism through a partnership at Rewired 2025.

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Patient engagement platform RadiantGraph garners $11M

Mobi Health News

The Series A funding announcement comes less than a month after the company announced integration capabilities with AWS, Google Cloud, Databricks and Snowflake.

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US hospitals prep for supply chain constraints in wake of Baxter International plant closure

FierceHealthIT

U.S. | U.S. hospitals are taking steps to conserve their supplies of intravenous (IV) fluids as one of the country's biggest manufacturers reduces shipments after Hurricane Helene flooded a major facility in North Carolina.

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Pieces Technologies Raises $25M Growth Round to Expand Leading Suite of Generative AI Solutions

Healthcare IT Today

Strategic Capital to Fuel Growth and New Product Offerings as Pieces Surpasses 5.4 Million Inpatient Clinical Summaries Across Major Health Systems Pieces Technologies, Inc. (Pieces or the Company), a leading clinical generative AI solution that supports inpatient care teams, announced today that it has completed a $25 million growth financing round consisting of new equity and the conversion of notes.

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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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Somerset ICB integrates shared care record with Dorset GP data

DigitalHealth

Clinicians at Yeovil Hospital can now access Dorset patients' GP data through Somerset's shared care record.

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Suki secures $70M to enhance its AI ambient scribe offerings

Mobi Health News

The company will use the funds to expand its partnerships with Athena, Oracle Cerner, Epic and MEDITECH, and to enhance its offerings, Suki Assistant and Suki Platform.

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Disruptive cyberattacks against healthcare on the rise, with increasing impacts to patient care, survey finds

FierceHealthIT

Reports of recent cyberattacks and disruptions in patient care have ticked up among healthcare organizations since 2023, with the average attack bringing just under $1.5 million in operational disr | Ninety-two percent of polled healthcare IT and security practitioners said their organization had faced at least once cyberattack during the prior year.