FierceHealthIT
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Telehealth provision, though remaining a significant aspect of medical delivery since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, differs widely among physician age groups and practice areas, a new report | Telehealth provision varies widely across practice and region, a new report shows.
Healthcare IT Today
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
According to a 2023 report by the US Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center , the number of cyberattacks on the healthcare sector doubled in 2023 from the year prior. So far in 2024 that accelerated trajectory shows no sign of slowing down. The incident at Change Healthcare and the downstream impact it had on the entire healthcare sector was yet another wake-up call for the industry.
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Health Populi
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Rising energy bills are confronting U.S. households (and indeed, health citizens in many parts of the world) due to extreme heat, PBS reported on 1st September. But the record heat waves in so much of the world is impacting both peoples’ fiscal and financial well-being along with physical health impacts, ranging from exacerbating chronic respiratory conditions to, literally, risks to lives.
FierceHealthIT
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
SCAN Group is refreshing its visual identity, building its new look around honoring the "rebels with a cause" that founded the company and who continue to inspire its work. | SCAN Group is refreshing its visual identity, building its new look around honoring the "rebels with a cause" that founded the company and who continue to inspire its work.
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.
FierceHealthIT
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Microplastics are everywhere, including our bodies. | In this week's episode of "Podnosis," two experts break down the history of plastics use in the healthcare sector and what it would take for an organization to phase them out.
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Health Populi
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
I’m off to Florence, Italy, soon, where about 10 years ago I happened upon a vending machine sited outside of a pharmacy just a few blocks from the Duomo — the Farmacia Della Condotta. And in that vending machine, accessible at all hours (especially overnight when the pharmacy was closed), were all manners of direct-to-consumer self-care goods… including condoms.
Healthcare IT Today
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The following is a guest article by Pukar Hamal, Founder and CEO at SecurityPal While Electronic Health Records (EHRs) have made managing data easier, they’ve also become a prime target for cybercriminals. The healthcare industry, with its diverse range of patients and stakeholders, faces especially high stakes when it comes to data security. A breach can be incredibly costly—according to the IBM/Ponemon Institute’s 2023 Cost of a Data Breach Study , the average cost of a healthcare data breach
FierceHealthIT
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
In its comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on the draft CY2025 Medicare physician fee schedule (PFS), the American Medical Association badgered CMS on its pro | The American Medical Association submitted its comment letter to CMS on its draft CY2025 Medicare physician fee schedule. At issue was the 2.
DigitalHealth
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
A virtual reality initiative has been launched to help homeless people improve their mental health and prepare for independent living.
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
BHM Healthcare Solutions
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
AI integration into existing legacy systems presents a significant challenge for many healthcare organizations. These legacy systems, often built on outdated frameworks, are not designed to work seamlessly with advanced AI tools, leading to potential disruptions, increased costs, and slower adoption rates. The post Overcoming the Challenge of AI Integration with Existing Systems appeared first on BHM Healthcare Solutions.
Healthcare IT Today
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Chartis , a leading healthcare advisory firm, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to receive a majority investment from funds managed by Blackstone. This strategic investment will support the firm’s continued growth as a leading advisor to providers, payers, technology innovators, retail companies, and investors who are making positive and transformative changes within US healthcare.
FierceHealthIT
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
BOSTON—There’s no shortage of providers and vendors working to develop and deploy artificial intelligence in healthcare—but not all who are delivering care are in a position to make use of these no | Healthcare AI has a tough battle on adoption, trust and responsible use, particularly among organizations lacking in-house tech expertise. Whether it's a vendor or another health system, stakeholders must be prepared to help their peers along the way, experts say.
DigitalHealth
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
A digital social prescribing system has been launched across Birmingham and Solihull ICB to address growing demand for mental health support.
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Aging in Place Technology Watch
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Surveys were released recently that trigger some debate. Consider whether the low adoption of health-related tech is due to flaws with the tech or with the survey questions? AARP’s responders only had notable interest in fitness apps , though 63% of responders had chronic conditions that could usefully be monitored or mitigated by apps if the survey took a deeper dive.
Healthcare IT Today
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
The following is a guest article by Scott Heatherly, Vice President of Sales and Partnerships at Amenities Health Patient registration is a crucial first step in engaging with a healthcare facility, serving as the gateway to all subsequent interactions. This process, though often seen as a mere administrative necessity, plays a vital role in shaping the patient experience and can significantly impact patient satisfaction and retention.
FierceHealthIT
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Thatch wants to turn the traditional approach to health insurance on its head. | Thatch wants to turn the traditional approach to health insurance on its head. The company secured $38 million, backed by a16z and General Catalyst, to scale up its technology and fuel its growth.
DigitalHealth
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board has selected Nervecentre to deliver an electronic prescribing and medicines administration system.
Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer
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Lloyd Price
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Exec Summary: Co-pilots, AI-powered tools designed to assist humans in various tasks, are poised to revolutionise the healthcare industry. By augmenting human capabilities and automating routine tasks, co-pilots have the potential to improve patient outcomes, enhance efficiency, and reduce costs. Key Areas of Impact Personalised Medicine: Genomic Analysis: Co-pilots can analyze vast amounts of genomic data to identify personalized treatment plans based on individual genetic makeup.
Healthcare IT Today
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job.
FierceHealthIT
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Charles Jantzen, M.D., found himself swept up in the same current so many newly trained family physicians are in upon graduating from residency: employed by the health system where he previously tr | There is no single solution to this primary care shortage. Its complex drivers both shrink the entry pipeline and increase the terminal exodus.
DigitalHealth
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
A lack of implementation date for a maternity EPR at Northampton General Hospital poses “potential operational risks”, a board report says.
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.
Lloyd Price
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Exec Summary: Scotland has emerged as a global leader in the field of digital health and care, driven by a combination of factors: A strong foundation in medical innovation: Scotland boasts a rich history of medical breakthroughs, from the world's first cloned sheep (Dolly) to pioneering research in stem cell therapy. This spirit of innovation extends to the digital health sector, with Scottish institutions and companies actively developing and implementing cutting-edge technologies.
Healthcare IT Today
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
For the 148th episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast we are talking about the death of retail health…or is it not really dead? We start this episode off by discussing whether or not we were shocked by the closing of retail health clinics from Walmart, Dollar General, and others. Then, we take a look at Walgreens, CVS, and Amazon to see if they are heading for a similar fate, and more broadly if retail health as a whole is dying off.
FierceHealthIT
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Humana reaffirmed its full-year guidance but is leaving 13 Medicare Advantage (MA) markets next year, Chief Financial Officer Susan Diamond said during the Wells Fargo Healthcare Conference on Wedn | Humana is pulling back from Medicare Advantage markets and cutting benefits next year. The insurer expects it will lose thousands of members and supplemental benefit utilization will be high toward the end of this year.
DigitalHealth
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
The National Data Guardian and NHS England have announced a new cyber resilience framework for health and social care organisations.
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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.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Enterprise Taxonomy: Telehealth Patient Access Care Node settings: Exclude from Accelerate RSS feed
Healthcare IT Today
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
The Mayo Clinic Platform is chasing the perennial technology promise: of boosting innovation from a wide range of sources by reducing the burdens of development, testing, integration, and administrative management. Jeff Wu, Vice President of Technology describes their platform to allowing “rapid iteration at early stages with non-production data” to “build trust over time.” They include a “distributed data network” that collects data “from participants
FierceHealthIT
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
There's no shortage of attention on rising pharmaceutical costs, but policymakers need to have the full picture of trends in this space to work off of, according to a new study. | There's no shortage of attention on rising pharmaceutical costs, but policymakers need to have the full picture of trends in this space to work off of, according to a new study.
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