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Study: GPT-4 helps clinicians with physical exam guidance

Mobi Health News

A study published in the Journal of Medical Artificial Intelligence found that large language models can offer helpful physical exam recommendations and instructions based on symptoms.

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AI hype could undermine its real potential in health care

KevinMD

Imagine if headlines proclaimed, “X-ray sees what doctors can’t” or “Lab test outperforms physicians’ clinical gestalt.” Absurd, right? You can recognize how such claims distort the role these tools play in health care. So why do current narratives surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) sound so similar? We’ve all seen the sensational headlines: “AI chatbots defeated doctors Read more AI hype could undermine its real potential in health care orig

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Oura secures $200M, boosting its valuation to $5.2B

Mobi Health News

The company touts that it recently surpassed 2.5 million rings sold and has seen its member base and revenue more than double over the past year.

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How to combat charting overload

KevinMD

Charting: It’s a word that can make even the most seasoned clinician’s shoulders tense. In my journey as the nurse practitioner charting coach, I’ve uncovered the shared struggles clinicians face with charting overload, which is why I now teach nurse practitioners actionable strategies to regain control of the charting process and restore their work-life balance.

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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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Executives reflect on 2024's biggest surprises, part two

Mobi Health News

Digital health leaders comment on the year's significant events, including the shuttering of Walmart Health, the CrowdStrike outage, concerns about off-label advertising and more.

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FierceHealthIT

HHS released a list of 64 drugs on Friday that will have reduced co-insurance for patients with Medicare Part B. The discounts come from the Inflation Reduction Act which requires drug makers to give rebates to the federal government when a drug's cost rises more than inflation.

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ThoroughCare Secures $5 Million in Series A Funding from Empactful Capital

Healthcare IT Today

ThoroughCare , a leader in care coordination solutions, has successful ly clos ed its $5 million Series A funding round, led by Empactful Capital. This investment will support ThoroughCares continued focus on product development, strategic account management, and expansion into new markets. The funding marks a major milestone for the company as it continues its mission to simplify patient care through innovative, workflow – integrated digital solutions.

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‘Music as medicine’ trialled for South Asian people with dementia

DigitalHealth

MediMusicand Anglia Ruskin University have been awarded 183,682 to investigate how AI and music can help South Asian people with dementia.

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BluByrd and DrChrono Deliver Seamless Staff and Patient Experiences for Source Healthcare

Healthcare IT Today

To deliver the seamless patient and staff experience that Dr. Tim Davis envisioned for his state-of-the-art orthopedic health and surgery center, he built his own software solution and launched it as a standalone company BluByrd. He also needed an EHR that could grow with him and that had open, well-published APIs. Only one vendor delivered. Timothy T.

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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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FierceHealthIT

Smart ring maker Oura pocketed an additional $125 million following a $75 million investment from medical device maker Dexcom last month. | Smart ring maker Oura pocketed an additional $125 million following a $75 million investment from medical device maker Dexcom last month.

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Funny Intake, Sick Hospital Patients, and Data Humor – Fun Friday

Healthcare IT Today

Happy Friday everyone! I hope you had an amazing week and you’re ready for a great weekend. Plus, we’re in the heart of the holiday season. Hopefully all of your shopping has gone well and that you’ll have an amazing time over the next few weeks. For those not familiar with our Fun Friday editions, we step back from our regularly scheduled health IT content and tried to share something funny to entertain you and possibly inform you.

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Recommendations published to tackle bias in medical AI tech

DigitalHealth

A set of recommendations has been published with the aim of reducing the risk of potential bias in AI for healthcare technologies.

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FierceHealthIT

Ascension's May 8 cyberattack exposed personal information from 5.6 million patients and associates of the system. While it has been suspected since June that hackers obtained the personal information of patients and employees, the system revealed Friday that bank account numbers and addresses were stolen.

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The Role of Technology in Remote Patient Monitoring

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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Movers and Shakers news roundup

DigitalHealth

Our latest roundup features a new joint CEO of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trusts.

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Epic Systems is asking a district court to throw out Particle Health's antitrust lawsuit, arguing that the startup failed to present the electronic health record company's anticompetitive conduct in its suit.

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The Rough Guide to Health/Care Consumers in 2025: The 2025 Health Populi TrendCast

Health Populi

At this year-end time each year, my gift to Health Populi readers is an annual TrendCast, weaving together key data and stories at the convergence of people, health care, and technology with a look into the next 1-3 years. If you dont know my work and me, my lens is through health economics broadly defined: I use a slash mark between health and care because of this orientation, which goes well beyond traditional measurement of how health care spending is included in a nations gross domestic prod

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The accreditation evaluated, over 18 months, how well Maven complies with standards across multiple categories. The distinction validates the company's ability to deliver equitable outcomes, executives said.

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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