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Telehealth, interoperability and health equity at the fore for physician expert

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Dr. Laura Purdy, a telemedicine and digital health expert and a physician licensed in all 50 states, discusses helping medical professionals launch their digital health businesses with the aim of making care more accessible to all.

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Healthcare management platform Laudio scores $13M

Mobi Health News

Laudio will use the funds to scale its growth and product development, expand its sales team and invest in its AI and analytics platform.

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Healthcare Providers, Beware! Why Bad Bots Are A Cybersecurity Threat 

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Rob Falbo, vice president of healthcare solutions, Imperva. In most industries, an IT service outage can lead to lost revenue. In the healthcare industry, disruption of network or application services impacts critical patient care. […] The article Healthcare Providers, Beware!

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Cue Health receives first-ever de novo authorization for at-home COVID-19 test

Mobi Health News

The company was also the first to receive emergency use authorization for its home COVID-19 test in 2021.

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HIPAA Compliance: Can Your Organization Avoid Costly Government Penalties and Fines?

Colington Consulting was established in 2013 and helps organizations achieve HIPAA compliance and ensures clients stay current with the latest enforcement trends. We provide a full range of HIPAA compliance services and consulting. What separates us from our competitors is our knowledge of HIPAA compliance regulations and their application to each of our client’s particular scenarios and requirements.

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CMS launches new pilot program to test out value-based primary care in 8 states

FierceHealthIT

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services aims to advance value-based primary care, especially in rural areas and among underserved populations, with a new pilot project. | The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services aims to advance value-based primary care, especially in rural areas and among underserved populations, with a new pilot project.

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Roundup: Telehealth providers needed in rural New Zealand and more briefs

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Te Whatu Ora seeks rural telehealth service providers Te Whatu Ora, in collaboration with Te Aka Whai Ora, is seeking providers of rural telehealth services. Based on its proposal request, Te Whatu Ora aims "to provide rural communities with reliable and sustainable after-hours access, improve the access to primary and community care, and commission a national telehealth medical and specialist referral service.

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For providers, consolidation may be key to staying afloat, experts tell Senators

FierceHealthIT

Consolidation has been the norm across healthcare for some time, and for those in the industry that want to stay independent, watching their peers unite can be intimidating. | Consolidation has been the norm across healthcare for some time, and for those in the industry that want to stay independent, watching their peers unite can be intimidating.

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The State of Healthcare Interoperability: Solutions and Future Directions (Part 3)

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. In the previous articles, we discussed the importance of healthcare interoperability and the factors hindering its progress. In this final part, we will explore potential solutions and future directions to accelerate the advancement of interoperability […] The article The State of Healthcare Interoperability: Solutions and Future Directions (Part 3) appeared first on electronichealthreporter

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AHA: Administrative burdens and payer rates—not hospitals—are to blame for fewer independent physician practices

FierceHealthIT

Hospital acquisitions of physician practices are primarily being fueled by burdensome administrative requirements, rising expenses and insufficient commercial and public reimbursement rates, the in | The American Hospital Association released a report outlining the workload and expenses they say are driving physicians under their wing. The hospital industry lobbyist also floated major acquisitions by CVS Health and UnitedHealth Group's Optum as more deserving targets for policymakers'

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The Secret to Supercharging Your Organizations Communications

Effective collaboration among all care team members is critical to delivering better patient outcomes. A key element to achieving effective collaboration is through the implementation of a clinical communication and collaboration platform. In a fast-paced, high-stress and critical environment, people tend to do whatever gets the job done. Therefore will scramble and use the systems, people, or processes around them to get an outcome more quickly - which can often be at the expense of quality.

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Global Digital Therapeutics Market Report 2023: Growing Emphasis on Patient-centric Care Fuels the Sector

Digital Health Global

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Global Digital Therapeutics Market Report and Forecast 2023-2031” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global digital therapeutic market value was USD 5.1 billion in 2022, driven by the widespread adoption of digital health technologies across the globe. The market size is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 25.3% during the forecast period of 2023-2031 to achieve a value of USD 38.8 billion by 2031.

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ACO sign-ups for 2024 are underway. Policy changes have helped, but more work is needed, experts say

FierceHealthIT

Phase 1 enrollment in the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) for 2024 is currently underway, and recent reforms hold promise in attracting new providers into accountable care. | Phase 1 enrollment in the Medicare Shared Savings Program for 2024 is currently underway, and recent reforms hold promise in attracting new providers into accountable care.

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Former Salesforce Executive Joins Healthcare CX Platform Leader, League

Digital Health Global

Healthcare and technology veteran Spencer Korn enlisted to join leadership team and spearhead sales CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Leading healthcare consumer experience platform League announced the addition of Spencer Korn as the newest member of its executive leadership team. Korn joins League after more than 13 years at Salesforce in their healthcare practice and will take the role of Senior Vice President of Sales and Business Development.

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Urban Health Plan Leverages AI from eClinicalWorks to Reduce No-Shows by more than 50%

Healthcare IT Today

Urban Health Plan, a federally qualified community health center with locations in New York City, uses artificial intelligence from eClinicalWorks to identify patients who are more likely to miss their appointments. Personalized outreach to these patients has resulted in a >50% drop in the no-show rate for this patient category. The savings has allowed Urban Health Plan to increase patient access through additional hours and more same-day appointment slots.

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Ambiq’s neuralSPOT HeartKit™ enables Real-Time Heart Monitoring AI Applications

Ambiq®, a leading developer of ultra-low-power semiconductor solutions that deliver a multifold increase in energy efficiency, introduces HeartKit, its latest addition to neuralSPOT. This optimized AI model enables running various real-time heart monitoring applications to help users and their healthcare providers quickly identify any irregular events to take necessary actions.

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Altera Digital Health and Columbus Community Hospital Extend Partnership by Seven Years

Digital Health Global

Nebraska hospital contract renewal points to company’s momentum with its community hospital EHR NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Altera Digital Health , a global health IT innovator, and Columbus Community Hospital (CCH), a community-owned, not-for-profit hospital in Columbus, Nebraska, today announced the hospital is extending its use of the Paragon ® electronic health record (EHR) by seven years.

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Equality Health rolls out in-home care to address medical, social needs of underserved patients

FierceHealthIT

There are many patients who struggle to navigate the traditional healthcare system and end up falling through the cracks. | Equality Health, a company that aims to improve access to value-based care for underserved populations, launched a new program to provide in-person and virtual care to patients facing complex medical issues in the convenience of their homes.

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HeartBeam Appoints Ken Nelson and Mark Strome to the Board of Directors

Digital Health Global

Accomplished Medical Technology Leader and Veteran Investor Bring Strategic Experience and Vision to Board SANTA CLARA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– HeartBeam, Inc. (NASDAQ: BEAT), a cardiac technology company that has developed the first and only 3D-vector electrocardiogram (VECG) platform intended for patient use at home, today announced the appointment of Ken Nelson and Mark Strome to its board of directors, effective as of June 5, 2023.

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Florence Acquires Zipnosis to Solve Clinical Capacity Constraints and Create Omnichannel Transformation Across Telehealth and Hybrid Care

Healthcare IT Today

Following its Official Launch Last Month, the Health Tech Company is Adding Zipnosis’ Technology to its Suite of Offerings to Build a Modern, More Accessible and Efficient Healthcare Experience for Clinicians and Patients Florence , an innovator in healthcare enablement software, announced today its acquisition of Zipnosis , an asynchronous-first virtual care solution that creates efficiency for clinicians while making quality care more accessible and affordable for patients.

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The 2023 Behavioral Health Industry Report

This report explores current issues in the behavioral health industry in 2023. Topics covered include quantitative statistics describing the overall increase in behavioral health issues, the impact of psychologist and staff burnout, how HIPAA compliance is once again at the top of our minds & much more!

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Laudio Announces $13 Million Series B for its AI Solution that Drives Productivity and Reduces Burnout in Health Systems

Digital Health Global

Laudio Acts as a Trusted Co-Pilot to Thousands of Frontline Leaders Across 50+ Hospitals, Amplifying Their Work and Delivering Measurable, Large-Scale Improvements BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Laudio, the management solution for healthcare, today announced that it has raised a $13 million Series B funding round led by Define Ventures with participation from existing investors.406 Ventures, InHealth Ventures, MemorialCare Innovation Fund, and TeleTracking Technologies.

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AI-powered platform from thymia expands to four continents

DigitalHealth

The thymia platform is expanding across four continents to measure the efficacy of its AI-powered video games for diagnosing mental health conditions.

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Value-based pregnancy care provider Pomelo launches from stealth with $33M in funding

FierceHealthIT

Pomelo Care, a virtual, value-based provider focused on maternity care, has emerged from stealth fueled by $33 million in seed and series A funding. | The startup’s multispecialty team focuses on medical, social and behavioral care for mothers and infants.

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Practice Plus Group sites migrate to IMS MAXIMS EPR solution  

DigitalHealth

Practice Plus Group (PPG), a longstanding IMS MAXIMS customer with five sites already using MAXIMS' EPR, is implementing it at an additional five sites.

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Patient Engagement & Cultural Competence Training Roadmap: A Guide to Reducing Staff Burnout

Speaker: Dr. Mauvareen Beverley, Patient Engagement and Cultural Competence Specialist

If you’re a healthcare provider, chances are you have experienced symptoms of burnout yourself or have colleagues who are currently facing extreme career dissatisfaction. One of the many ways to partially alleviate burnout is active patient engagement. By engaging with patients to understand their needs and preferences, healthcare providers can develop treatments tailored to the individual patient.

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Morgan Health unveils policy platform, pushes for value-based care in employer market

FierceHealthIT

Over the past two years, Morgan Health has unveiled a slew of investments in companies it believes can improve employer healthcare. | The cornerstone of the platform unveiled on Thursday: Policymakers need to continue pushing for value-based care to ensure that employer health catches up.

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NHS Cyber Strategy: Four data protection tips for healthcare organisations

DigitalHealth

With the NHS increasingly targeted by cybercriminals, NHS organisations must act to defend themselves and protect the privacy and wellbeing of patients, writes Jon Fielding.

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Bon Secours Mercy Health, Anthem BCBS feud over contract negotiations

FierceHealthIT

Bon Secours Mercy Health is sparring with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield over reimbursement, the latest acrimonious contract negotiation to go public. | Bon Secours Mercy Health is sparring with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield over reimbursement, the latest acrimonious contract negotiation to go public.

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First digital community pharmacy system suppliers receive grants in Wales

DigitalHealth

The first award of grants has been made to two digital community pharmacy system suppliers by the Community Pharmacy System Innovation Fund in Wales.

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How to Battle Layoffs: The Career Star Accelerator Bootcamp

Facing layoffs in your organization? Support your team members' career transition with Career Star Accelerator Bootcamp: Custom Resume & LinkedIn Revamp + 6 Weeks of Career Coaching. Our certified resume writers will create job search-winning resumes and LinkedIn profiles while they work with a career coach to learn unique strategies to stand out, attract the right employers, automate their job search, and land their dream job.

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Nevada officials question how Friday Health Plans reported its financial status

FierceHealthIT

Nevada placed troubled insurtech Friday Health Plans into receivership last week amid questions about the health plans' financial stability and capital surplus reports. | Nevada insurance officials placed troubled insurtech Friday Health Plans into receivership be-cause of questions about inconsistent financial figures and the insurtech’s failure to meet reporting deadlines.

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Utilization Management and It’s Role in Streamlining Healthcare

BHM Healthcare Solutions

Healthcare is a complex and dynamic field that requires constant innovation and improvement to meet the needs of patients and providers. One of the key strategies that healthcare organizations use to optimize their performance and quality is utilization management (UM). UM is the process of evaluating and monitoring the appropriateness, efficiency, and effectiveness of healthcare services, procedures, and facilities.

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Telehealth Popularity for Generation Z’s Mental Health Crisis

Telebehavioral Health Institute

Introduction The mental health challenges faced by Generation Z (born in 1997 or later) are reaching alarming levels, with high school and college students experiencing unprecedented levels of stress, anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation. Unfortunately, the healthcare resources available to them are often limited. This article reviews Gen Z’s mental health statistics, explores the role of telehealth in addressing Generation Z’s mental health crisis, and offers suggestions for p