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FeelBetter raises $5.9M for AI-enabled medication management platform

Mobi Health News

The company utilizes machine learning and patient data to deliver personalized medication management pertaining to polypharmacy.

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Vendor notebook: Amazon Clinic now offers telehealth nationwide, Philips co-designs a custom virtual care platform

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Whether at home, on vacation or in the hospital, patients and care providers want access to innovative technologies that can expedite the delivery of medical advice, prescriptions, referrals and action when it is needed most. Virtual care technologies and artificial intelligence are helping health systems and healthcare retailers to improve care delivery.

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Augmedics buys assets of bankrupt Surgalign to grow spine surgery offerings

Mobi Health News

The purchase comes on the heels of the surgical navigation platform's $82.5 million Series D raise in June.

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Verily Appoints Andrew Trister, MD, PhD as Chief Scientific Officer

Digital Health Global

Health AI and digital health leader brings decades of experience advancing population health initiatives at Apple and The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Verily , an Alphabet precision health technology company, today announced the appointment of Andrew Trister, MD, PhD as Chief Scientific Officer.

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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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UnitedHealth sued by U.S. Labor Department over 'thousands' of claims denials

FierceHealthIT

The U.S. Department of Labor is alleging UnitedHealth Group Inc. denied thousands of patients' payments for emergency room services and urinary drug screenings. | A third-party administrator of UnitedHealth Group denied thousands of emergency department and urinary drug screening claims without proper review, the U.S. Labor Department alleges in a lawsuit.

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Amazon bets big on virtual care, unveils nationwide telehealth service through its website, mobile app

FierceHealthIT

Amazon Clinic is expanding to all 50 states, including nationwide telehealth services to offer access to clinicians through its website and mobile app. | Amazon Clinic is expanding to all 50 states, including nationwide telehealth services to offer access to clinicians through its website and mobile app.

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19Labs and Pro México Indígena Revolutionize Healthcare Access for Indigenous Communities

19 Labs

Over 120 communities in 12 municipalities of two states of Mexico are being served, providing care for members of the Mazahua, Otomi, and Tseltal language groups via state-of-the-art mobile health clinics. Redwood City, CA, August 1, 2023 19Labs is collaborating with Pro México Indígena, a prominent foundation dedicated to improving the lives of indigenous communities in Mexico.

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Black parents, children more likely to report discrimination in healthcare settings, Urban Institute finds

FierceHealthIT

Black parents and their children are at greater risk of experiencing unfair treatment in healthcare settings than those of other races and ethnicities, according to survey results collected in

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Teva UK launches first integrated digital inhaler system

DigitalHealth

Teva UK has launched the first integrated digital inhaler system to be used in the UK and Europe, which aims to help improve management of asthma and COPD.

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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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Healthmap raises $100M to scale value-based kidney care management for payers, providers

FierceHealthIT

Healthmap Solutions, a kidney population health management company, has raised $100 million to expand its business. | Healthmap, founded in 2016, serves payers and at-risk providers seeking value-based solutions for the high-risk, high-cost chronic kidney disease population.

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Environmental Health Surveillance Powered by GIS Technology Enhances Public Health Efforts at San Bernardino County

Healthcare IT Today

San Bernadino Public Health knows that monitoring the mosquito population benefits community health directly. This is why the public health team is tracking mosquitos breeding areas and leveraging GIS technology to better coordinate mosquito control efforts in order to prevent the spread of disease. Healthcare IT Today spoke with Serene Ong – Geographic Information Systems Analyst, Andrew Mackey – Statistical Analyst, and Anthony Arce – Research Analyst at San Bernardino County

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Price transparency proposal leaves room for improvement, experts say

FierceHealthIT

Experts believe recent price transparency initiatives from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) are a step in the right direction but ultimately fall short of making the impact al | Price transparency initiatives could help consumers make better decisions with their wallets, but experts have tempered expectations of the real-world benefits for a recent CMS OPPS proposal.

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ICO reprimands NHS Lanarkshire for sharing patient data via WhatsApp

DigitalHealth

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued a reprimand to NHS Lanarkshire following the use of WhatsApp by staff to share patient data.

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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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CVS Health cuts 5,000 corporate jobs amid push to 'reprioritize' healthcare investments

FierceHealthIT

CVS Health is cutting approximately 5,000 jobs to save on costs amid its ongoing push into healthcare delivery. | Those affected will reportedly receive severance pay, benefits and help with landing a new job elsewhere. CVS Health does not expect customer-facing roles in stores, pharmacies and clinics to be affected in the layoff plan.

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Patient data: more than half of UK public don’t trust AI

DigitalHealth

New research from VMware has revealed that more than half of the UK public don't trust the NHS to use AI to analyse their patient data.

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'Podnosis': A critical look at value-based care

FierceHealthIT

Healthcare is driving toward greater value, but there are potential downsides in the move toward value-based care. | This week on "Podnosis," we take a critical look at value-based care. Also under discussion is the top nonprofit health systems of 2022.

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How Redox, AWS, Cloudwick, and ClearDATA crush silos and re-shape data into data-driven solutions

Redox

There is no shortage of data in healthcare In the last decade, we have witnessed the near-ubiquitous adoption of EHRs, the proliferation of medical devices, the expansion of genetic testing, and the rise of patient-generated health data. After all this progress, the healthcare industry now generates 137 terabytes per year and is growing at a rate of 47% annually.

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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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AmeriHealth Caritas Next offers coverage to ex-Friday Health Plans members in North Carolina

FierceHealthIT

As Friday Health Plans dies in each of the seven states in which i | The 39,000 members in North Carolina of the troubled and dying insurtech Friday Health Plans have been offered new coverage by AmeriHealth Caritas Next that will honor any deductibles and out-of-pocket costs paid so far this year.

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Transforming Healthcare Decision-Making with Healthcare Business Intelligence

BHM Healthcare Solutions

In the fast-paced world of healthcare, maintaining high-quality patient care is paramount. Healthcare institutions constantly strive to enhance their services and ensure the best outcomes for their patients. One powerful tool that aids in this pursuit is Peer Review Management. This article delves into the significance of Peer Review Management in healthcare, its benefits, and how it plays a pivotal role in enhancing patient care quality.

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Amid criticism, U.S. News releases 2023-2024 Best Hospitals rankings

FierceHealthIT

U.S. | Changes to the scoring of this year's highly watched ranking include a greater focus on outpatient care and objective quality measures over expert opinion. The annual list has recently come under fire from individuals and organizations concerned that the rankings incentivize harmful behavior.

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Transforming Healthcare Decision-Making with Healthcare Business Intelligence

BHM Healthcare Solutions

In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, data has become an invaluable asset. The ability to gather, analyze, and derive meaningful insights from healthcare data has led to significant advancements in patient care and operational efficiency. Healthcare Business Intelligence (BI) emerges as a game-changer, revolutionizing decision-making processes in healthcare institutions.

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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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Parker Health Secures $25 Million in Series A Funding to Transform American Healthcare

Healthcare IT Today

Parker Health an innovative biotech company for electronic health records, hospital developer & management, and subscription-based health services, today announced that it has secured $25 million in Series A funding led by Bias Capital, a multisector and multi-stage angel syndicate, joined in this round by L’PAJ Ventures, CGT Capital Group, and other angel investors and family offices.

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Implementing The TOGAF Framework For Digital Transformation

LeanIX

Using the TOGAF Framework for digital transformation can be challenging, due to the complexity of the methodology. We explore how you can make digital transformation under the TOGAF framework simple with LeanIX.

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Enhancing Patient Adherence & Improving Treatment Outcomes

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Christine Lee, Head of Health Partnerships at AnalyticsIQ Patients seeking healthcare for their ailments often receive detailed treatment plans tailored to their individual needs. However, the efficacy of these treatment plans relies heavily on patient adherence. Unfortunately, research indicates that only about half of the patients adhere to their prescribed treatments consistently and correctly.

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Make Payment Processing Easier and Safer for Your Business with Payscout’s Convenience Fees, Compliance, and Cost Savings Solutions

Corp Advisory Solutions

The post Make Payment Processing Easier and Safer for Your Business with Payscout’s Convenience Fees, Compliance, and Cost Savings Solutions appeared first on Corporate Advisory Solutions.

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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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HIStalk Interviews David Bates, CEO, Linus Health

HIStalk Interviews

David Bates, MS, PhD is co-founder and CEO of Linus.

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CMS locks in 3.1% pay bump for hospitals, new equity requirements for fiscal 2024

FierceHealthIT

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has locked in a 3.1% pay bump for inpatient payments to eligible hospitals during fiscal year 2024, which the agency said translates to a $2.2 | The FY 2024 IPPS and LTCH PPS final rule's 3.1% pay bump comes after the Biden administration proposed a 2.8% rate increase back in April, which providers had described as "woefully inadequate.