KevinMD
OCTOBER 12, 2023
As technology advances, the health care sector perennially seeks innovative solutions to enhance patient care, diagnostic capabilities, and accessibility. OpenAI’s ChatGPT-4, with its pioneering vision feature, has emerged as a potentially transformative tool, enabling myriad applications that traverse beyond textual interactions and delve deeply into the visual realm.
Mobi Health News
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Maternal care company Oula revealed it is partnering with Mount Sinai Health System and opening its third brick-and-mortar clinic.
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FierceHealthIT
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Amazon’s $3.9 billion acquisition of One Medical made big waves when it was announced in July 2022, signaling that the online retailer had bold ambitions to expand its reach in healthcare. | One Medical CMO Dr. Andrew Diamond is bullish about what Amazon is building in healthcare. He believes Amazon Health can help tackle the burden of chronic diseases in the U.S.
Mobi Health News
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Also, SME-focused insurtech Onsurity raises $24 million from a funding round led by the International Finance Corporation.
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FierceHealthIT
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Drugstore chain Walgreens plans to close 60 underperforming VillageMD clinics and exit five markets as part of an aggressive $1 billion cost-saving strategy as it looks to boost profitability in it | Drugstore chain Walgreens plans to close 60 underperforming VillageMD clinics and exit five markets as part of an aggressive $1 billion cost-reduction strategy as it looks to boost profitability in its healthcare business.
Connected Health Pulse brings together the best content for digital health professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
FierceHealthIT
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Healthcare lobbying organizations’ efforts to carve out industry-specific exemptions in recently proposed Federal Trade Commission (FTC) policies are unlikely to see their requests reflected in the | FTC Chair Lina Khan told a conference of physicians that the proposal for a broad ban on non-compete clauses was largely supported in public comments, a sign that healthcare employers' requests for exemptions are unlikely to take root.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
OCTOBER 12, 2023
According to Jacqueline de Leeuw, CNIO at Radboud University Medical Centre, the health system has more than 200 "digital nurses" and the motto: "HIMSS 7-up"
FierceHealthIT
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Wellvana, a value-based care enabler, is joining forces with AdventHealth as an exclusive partner to its primary care network in Florida. | AdventHealth is transitioning its entire primary care network in the state to value-based care for Medicare and Medicare Advantage patients. The partners’ goal is to improve clinical outcomes and lower the total cost of care.
DigitalHealth
OCTOBER 12, 2023
The medical directors of NHS trusts running FDP pilots have been asked to sign an open letter of support to patients and the public for the FDP initiative.
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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.
FierceHealthIT
OCTOBER 12, 2023
By Theo Koury, MD, President, Vituity | Health systems are rethinking how they engage with patients and physician ownership is paving the way. Read on to break into innovation.
Digital Health Global
OCTOBER 12, 2023
The funds raised will accelerate product rollout in France and abroad, alongside developing a diverse product range around OdySight. PARIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Tilak Healthcare , a pioneer and leading player in the field of ophthalmological digital health, has raised €10 million in a funding round led by Elaia and Cap Horn. They were joined by long-standing investors iBionext and SWEN Capital Partners, along with Théa (flagship of the French ophthalmology industry), Adelie and several re
DigitalHealth
OCTOBER 12, 2023
The NHS' plan for an additional 10,000 virtual ward beds by the end of September has been achieved, with more than 240,000 patients receiving care remotely.
Digital Health Global
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Respondents struggle with routine tasks, career setbacks, and limited treatment options; meanwhile, managers feel unprepared to provide support BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Akili, Inc. (Nasdaq: AKLI), the leading digital medicine company behind EndeavorOTC , today released results from a new study examining the ways in which ADHD impacts the U.S. workforce.
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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.
Healthcare IT Today
OCTOBER 12, 2023
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have taken a bold step by mandating a standard for prior authorization. I talked to Nikki Henck, Senior Director of Utilization Management at Sagility , about the implementation and potential impact of this proposed requirement, which, if finalized, will be enacted in January 2026. The Dilemma of Prior Authorization Prior authorization, also known as a pre-approval, strikes fear into both patients and providers.
Digital Health Global
OCTOBER 12, 2023
LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Parker Health and OutCare Health proudly announce a groundbreaking research and care delivery partnership with a mission to redefine healthcare models for LGBTQ+ health, particularly within underserved and minority populations. This pioneering initiative aims to study, address, and set new standards for affirming and equitable care delivery, with a specific focus on patient outcomes as a pivotal metric in shaping such standards.
Healthcare IT Today
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Strategic Acquisition Combines Guided Patient Journeys and Quality Metrics with the Leading Searchable and Bookable Health Services Marketplace Tendo , a software company committed to creating seamless healthcare experiences for patients, clinicians, and caregivers, is acquiring MDsave , a leading healthcare marketplace that democratizes care access for all.
Digital Health Global
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Partnerships among tech giants and global health experts, which aim to develop new digital health tools, are evolving as these companies lean into more and more AI-powered solution s. One of the latest news comes from Microsoft , as the company has introduced new tools in Microsoft Fabric and Azure AI for healthcare organizations. These new products aim to assist healthcare organizations in managing patient data.
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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!
DigitalHealth
OCTOBER 12, 2023
The latest coffee time briefing includes stories from Daye and Lindus Health, Cognetivity Neurosciences Ltd and The London Clinic.
FierceHealthIT
OCTOBER 12, 2023
GLP-1 drugs commonly used for weight loss management purposes can be a miracle solution for people who have struggled with their weight, but leaders at Solera Health say there are financial and hea | Solera Health's step therapy program gives individuals personalized care to improve health conditions without GLP-1 drugs.
BMC Digital Health
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Heart rate variability biofeedback (HRV-BF) can be used for stress management. Recent feasibility studies suggest that delivering HRV-BF in virtual reality (VR) is associated with better user experience (UX) a.
FierceHealthIT
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Oscar Health will expand its footprint on the Affordable Care Act exchanges into 165 new counties for 2024, the insurtech announced Thursday.
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.
Lloyd Price
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Exec Summary Virtual wards, also known as hospital at home, are a rapidly growing model of care that allows patients to receive hospital-level care in their own homes. This is done through the use of remote monitoring technology, such as wearable devices, video consultations, and telemedicine. As the technology continues to improve and the benefits of virtual wards become more widely known, virtual wards are expected to play an increasingly important role in the healthcare system.
Healthcare IT Today
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Dichotomy of Healthcare Dr. Zeev Neuwirth opened the 2023 American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA23) conference and spoke about the dichotomy of healthcare. He shared with the audience that is simultaneously frustrated at and excited by our industry. On the frustrating side, clinicians have more regulations, financial uncertainty, and workload to deal with than ever before.
Redox
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Why AI matters Healthcare organizations are hot on the trail of digital transformation. At the height of the pandemic, providers scrambled to digitize care (e.g., enabling telehealth visits). Since then, many are focused on using digital technologies to change the way they do business (e.g., adopting a hybrid care model). Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of these groundbreaking technologies.
FierceHealthIT
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Financial insecurity was the driving force behind more than a third of the hospital and health system transactions announced during the year’s third quarter, according to a report on recent merger | The past year's "extreme financial pressure" has led several hard-pressed providers to seek a deal, per a recent report. At the same time, academic systems are on the lookout for community-based health systems to relieve inpatient strain.
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Lloyd Price
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Exec Summary Patient engagement and patient portals are expected to play an increasingly important role in healthcare by 2030. As healthcare becomes more consumer-centric, patients are demanding more control over their own health and wellness. Patient portals provide them with a convenient and secure way to access their medical records, communicate with their healthcare providers, and manage their care.
Digital Health Wire
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Another HLTH is in the rearview mirror, and this week’s exhibit hall chatter was a testament to how much things can change in a single year. It’s hard to believe that this intro didn’t include a single mention of generative AI just last November. In a few short months, nearly every exhibitor has not only thought about how to incorporate LLMs, but they’ve implemented new features and shipped entire solutions centered around the technology.
FierceHealthIT
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont (BCBSVT) have closed their merger deal after securing the OK from regulators in the Green Mountain State. | The partnership will allow the Green Mountain State insurer to gain access to better technology and other innovations without losing its appeal as a local health insurance company, according to plan officials.
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