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How each generation sees AI: a reflection on adaptation

KevinMD

Disclaimer: This is a broad generalization meant to spark reflection. While no one perfectly fits into generational boxes, these insights are designed to explore how each age group navigates the evolving world of artificial intelligence (AI). Generation Z (born 1997–2012): the digital natives How they see AI: AI is like oxygen for Gen Z—essential, omnipresent, Read more… How each generation sees AI: a reflection on adaptation originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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How to protect telemedicine from cyberattacks

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

When it comes to targets in healthcare that criminals want to hit with a cyberattack, a telemedicine consultation might not immediately come to mind. But in fact, telehealth is a ripe arena for cyberattacks. There are crucial strategies for healthcare organizations to fortify their defenses against cyberattacks in the virtual care landscape. With more patients accessing care virtually, organizations must prioritize timely software updates and secure communication channels, and identity verificat

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Technical Debt is Stifling Healthcare Innovation

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Prasanna Ganesan , Founder and CEO at Machinify With enterprise technology evolving more rapidly than ever before, and the advent of AI and other new tools, it has been a struggle for organizations to keep up. This lag is also known as “technical debt”—the idea that IT systems fall behind the latest and greatest technologies because teams opted to “borrow” against long-term quality in service of short-term workability.

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Telehealth’s Biggest Challenge: Ensuring Patient Privacy and Data Security

GlobalMed

Telehealth has revolutionized the way healthcare is delivered, offering unprecedented convenience and accessibility. However, with this digital transformation comes the significant challenge of ensuring patient privacy and data security. As the healthcare industry embraces technology, protecting sensitive health information has become paramount. The Importance of Protecting Sensitive Health Information In the healthcare sector, patient data is incredibly valuable, containing personal details, me

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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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Outsourcing In Drug Development: A Key Strategy for Sustainable Growth

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. The pharmaceutical industry is constantly evolving, driven by advances in science, technology, and patient needs. One of the most prominent trends shaping this industry is the outsourcing of various stages of drug development. As companies […] The article Outsourcing In Drug Development: A Key Strategy for Sustainable Growth appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Reducing medical errors from health care AI: lessons from Claude Shannon and Max Planck on precision in medicine

KevinMD

In 1948, Claude Shannon revolutionized the world of communication with his theory of information, showing that precision and efficiency could emerge from chaos. Roughly 40 years earlier, Max Planck had done something similar in physics by discovering the rules of quantum mechanics, reducing uncertainty in an unpredictable universe. These two minds, though working in entirely Read more… Reducing medical errors from health care AI: lessons from Claude Shannon and Max Planck on precision in medicin

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3 in 4 U.S. Patients Say the Healthcare System is Broken — But Technology Can Help

Health Populi

Patients “yearn” for personalized services and relationships in health care — optimistic that technology can help deliver on that hope — we learn in Healthcare’s Future: Balancing Progress and Perception , a health consumer survey report from Lavidge. Lavidge, a communications consultancy, polled U.S. patients’ attitudes about health care and technology in June 2024, publishing the report earlier this month.

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Modernizing acute care: the economic impact of bedside telehealth

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

When you picture the hospital of the future, it’s hard to imagine patient rooms without remote monitoring, virtual observation and some form of AI as core capabilities. As health systems face continued financial and workforce pressures, that invariably leads to the question of how to modernize care. The inevitable conclusion is that it must involve patient rooms that are always connected and patient-aware.

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Synapticure scores $25M to scale platform for neurodegenerative diseases

Mobi Health News

The funds will be used to enhance its technology, expand its partnership with payers and providers, scale its reach and accelerate clinical research through enrollment support.

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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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Providers, payers focused on initial 'quick wins' for AI with plans to grow investment: survey

FierceHealthIT

More than half of health system and health plan executives say AI is an immediate priority, and 73% are increasing their investments in the technology, a new C-suite survey finds. | More than half of health system and health plan executives say AI is an immediate priority, and 73% are increasing their investments in the technology, a new C-suite survey finds.

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NIST 2.0: Changes that Impact Cyber Programs and How Health Systems Can Adapt to the New ‘Govern’ Function

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Scott Trevino, Senior Vice President of Cybersecurity at TRIMEDX Cybersecurity programs around the world are working to implement the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0. NIST 2.0 has significant enhancements , including the addition of the ‘govern’ function. By aligning their cyber programs with NIST 2.0, health systems can better safeguard against emerging threats and ensure compliance with regulatory requiremen

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DEA and HHS extend virtual prescribing for controlled substances through 2025

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency and Health and Human Services announced the Third Temporary Extension of COVID-19 Telemedicine Flexibilities for Prescription of Controlled Medications, preventing some patients from losing access to their telehealth-prescribed medications. The agencies also said they would continue to develop the final rule governing the virtual prescribing of controlled substances in the post-pandemic era to be consistent with public health and safety and to mitigate drug diver

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Lilly unveils SGD$42M digital health innovation hub in Singapore

Mobi Health News

The hub expands the company's research and development footprint in the region and hastens the development of AI-powered digital health technologies.

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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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Smart ring maker Oura picks up $75M series D, inks strategic partnership with Dexcom

FierceHealthIT

Oura is partnering with medical device maker Dexcom to integrate data from glucose biosensors with the Oura Ring, which tracks sleep, heart rate and activity. | Oura is partnering with medical device maker Dexcom to integrate data from glucose biosensors with the Oura Ring.

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Digital Health Adoption is Surging, But So Is Consumer Distrust

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Dara St. Louis, executive vice president and a founding partner, Reach3 Insights. Many of us know exactly how many steps we’ve taken today. A quick glance at our phone or other fitness tracker makes […] The article Digital Health Adoption is Surging, But So Is Consumer Distrust appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Okta Does Identity and Onboarding at Home and in the Clinical Setting

Healthcare IT Today

It’s widely understood that passwords for access to digital resources are both insecure and annoying for the users. Sandeep Kumbhat, Field Chief Technology Officer at Okta , points out that digital cards, widely used in health care systems, also have their difficulties: they must be securely distributed, and a constant stream of outside visitors has to be accommodated.

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Ruth Health CEO announces business closure and offers insights to startups

Mobi Health News

The women's healthcare company failed to find adequate product market fit, and the company's CEO, Alison Greenberg, says many lessons were learned along the way.

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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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FDA advisory committee to roll up sleeves on generative AI

FierceHealthIT

The FDA will hold its first Digital Health Advisory Committee (DHAC) meeting to discuss how the agency should review medical devices that rely on generative AI, like chatbots. | The FDA seeks advice on regulatory challenges it has identified for generative AI used in medical devices, which include uncertainty about the foundation model, hallucinations and the ability to define intended use.

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NHSE CIO calls for trusts to stop developing their own data centres

DigitalHealth

NHS England CIO John Quinn has urged trusts to stop investing in developing their own local data centres and instead move to cloud solutions.

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This Week’s Health IT Jobs – November 20, 2024

Healthcare IT Today

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: ICT/Security Healthcare Principal – HDR Director Health Information Management – Riverside Healthcar

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CareMessage unveils AI assistant to address health equity gaps

Mobi Health News

The platform interprets patient responses into structured data and more efficiently finds responses that address patient needs like food insecurity or transportation barriers.

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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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Sweeping nonprofit House bill passes, healthcare groups turn attention to Senate

FierceHealthIT

Legislation that gives a president wide-reaching power to financially harm any nonprofit an administration deems as terrorist supporting passed out of the House of Representatives Nov. 21. | H.R. 9495 passed in the House on Thursday. If signed into law, a president would be able to take a nonprofit's tax-exempt status away without due process, critics say.

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Revisto Raises $4 Million in Seed Funding to Revolutionize Pharmaceutical Marketing Compliance with AI

Digital Health Global

The Austin-based startup founded by industry leaders accelerates time to market, enhances efficiency, and reduces costs for pharmaceutical companies through AI-driven automation of medical, legal, and regulatory reviews AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Revisto , a pioneering AI-powered solution streamlining the medical, legal, and regulatory (MLR) review process for pharmaceutical marketing materials, today announced it has secured $4 million in seed funding.

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Maven Clinic Announces $125 Million Series F Round of Funding to Chart the Next Decade of Innovation in Women’s and Family Health

Healthcare IT Today

New Funds will Fuel Growth of Maven’s End-to-End Platform, with a Focus on Scaling its Fertility & Family Building Program, Now the Largest Fertility Benefits Provider Globally Maven Clinic , the world’s largest virtual clinic for women’s and family health, today announced that it has raised a $125 million Series F funding round led by StepStone Group, with participation from existing investors General Catalyst, Sequoia, Oak HC/FT, Icon Ventures, Dragoneer Investment Grou

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Exclusive: Epic-based KeyCare partners with Array Behavioral Care for behavioral health care coordination

Mobi Health News

The partnership improves data-sharing capabilities between physical and mental health providers by allowing Array's practitioners to access patients' medical records.

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How 3 Urgent Cares Tackled Key Metrics For Accelerated Growth

Considering the growth of your clinic? It’s difficult to advance any business today without using technology — 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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PBMs strike back at FTC, claim administrative process is unconstitutional

FierceHealthIT

The country’s largest pharmacy benefit managers and group purchasing organizations are going on offense against the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). | Major PBMs are countersuing the Federal Trade Commission, claiming the agency is biased and has too much authority to upend the industry.

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Alphind healthcare Launches APAC HQ to Accelerate Healthy Ageing

Digital Health Global

Xealei Experience Arena first step towards activating Whole Person Care intelligence CHARLOTTE, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Alphind healthcare (Alphind), the Whole Person Care intelligence activation company, has announced the opening of its APAC headquarters in Singapore. The new headquarters features the Xealei Experience Arena, a hub for collaborative eldercare and caregiving R&D, and includes the establishment of a regional Advisory Panel.

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HealPrecisely™ Selects Health Recovery Solutions as Partner for New Innovative RPM Program

Health Recovery Solutions

HOBOKEN, N.J. , Nov. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Recovery Solutions (HRS) is proud to announce that HealPrecisely™ has selected HRS as their partner of choice for their new Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) program tailored for wound care patients requiring home monitoring to prevent hospital readmissions. This collaboration aims to improve patient outcomes and recovery.

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