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Exclusive: Chamber Cardio secures $8M in seed funding

Mobi Health News

The Washington D.C.-based company offers a platform to help cardiology teams transition to value-based care.

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Memorial Healthcare finds success with switch to Epic-based telehealth vendor

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

With 15,000 team members, 3,000 providers and $3.1 billion in annual operating revenue, Memorial Healthcare System is one of the largest public health systems in the U.S. A South Florida-based academic medical center, Memorial operates six hospitals, including the Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital; numerous primary, urgent and 24/7 care facilities; a health specialty center; and a nursing home.

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BrainCheck locks $15 million investment for cognitive assessment platform

Mobi Health News

New financing positions BrainCheck for growth as the company adds a new member to its board of directors.

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A Short History of Wearables — and What the Future of Wearable Technology in Healthcare Will Look Like

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Seth Casden, CEO and co-founder, Hologenix. From its inception as a collection of cumbersome gadgets to its transformation into sleek, almost invisible tech integrations, wearable technology has come a long way. And as wearables […] The article A Short History of Wearables — and What the Future of Wearable Technology in Healthcare Will Look Like appeared first on electronichealthreporter.

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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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Mass General Brigham, AvoMD partner for rapid response care workflows

Mobi Health News

The healthcare system will translate its advanced algorithms pertaining to rapid response clinical scenarios into AvoMD's application.

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Electronic Health Records (EHR): How to Achieve Healthcare Data Accuracy with Artificial Intelligence

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Ann Krutsko, Healthcare IT Researcher at ScienceSoft In healthcare, working with inaccurate patient data is a dangerous game. Electronic Health Records (EHRs) were designed to streamline operations and improve coordination across healthcare systems. And while EHRs have largely benefited the organizations that have adopted them, data accuracy is still a point of concern.

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How providers are leveraging patient engagement tools to close gaps in cancer screenings

FierceHealthIT

Millions of cancer screenings were missed during the COVID-19 pandemic. | Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the U.S. As providers try to get more patients into preventive screenings, they lean on patient engagement tools to reach them.

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9 Best Air Purifying Plants for the Home in 2024

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. We do not endorse specific products and recommend consulting with a healthcare professional for personalized recommendations. Natural live plants serve as highly effective air purifiers, often referred to as “nature’s life support system” by NASA.

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Federal regulators, clinicians make their case against private equity in healthcare

FierceHealthIT

Federal regulators are weighing new safeguards against exploitative dealmaking by private equity firms within healthcare—and, so far, they aren't signaling any reprieve for the corporate investors | FTC, DOJ and HHS heads were receptive to testimonies given by providers and researchers Tuesday on the need for policy changes addressing private equity practices within the healthcare industry.

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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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b.well Connected Health Secures $40M to Power The Connected Health Ecosystem

Healthcare IT Today

Company Also Welcomes Samsung Head of Digital Health to Board of Directors in Funding Round to Accelerate Growth b.well Connected Health , the company powering platform-enabled healthcare ecosystems, today announced the closure of a $40 million Series C growth round led by Leavitt Equity Partners. Andrew Clark , Managing Partner at Leavitt Equity Partners joins the b.well board of directors.

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UPMC reports almost $200M operating loss as expenses rise

FierceHealthIT

Pittsburgh-based UPMC, a 40-hospital system, has reported a 2023 operating loss of $198.3 million (-0.7% operating margin) on r | Pittsburgh-based UPMC, a 40-hospital system, has reported a 2023 operating loss of $198.3 million on revenue of $27.7 billion.

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UMass Memorial Health Partners with Google Cloud to Improve Healthcare with Predictive Analytics for Advanced Cardiometabolic Therapies

Digital Health Global

Using Google Cloud’s AI, machine learning, and data analytics, UMass Memorial Health is building a solution to more accurately identify patients for advanced therapies WORCESTER, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–UMass Memorial Health, a leading healthcare system committed to delivering world-class patient care and innovation, today announced it is working with Google Cloud to leverage artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and advanced data analytics to bring personalized care to

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Spring Budget includes £3.4billion extra investment in NHS digitisation

DigitalHealth

The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced £3.4 billion of new investment in NHS digitisation in the Spring Budget.

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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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Apella Devotes AI to Process Improvement in Operating Rooms

Healthcare IT Today

Artificial Intelligence can exploit fairly simple technologies to create significant efficiencies. For operating rooms, Apella Technology uses four cameras, placed around the walls, to collect data that saves precious time. I recently talked to David Schummers, founder and CEO of Apella, about their new AI-based service for hospitals. He discussed the kinds of problems they are trying to solve.

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BT roundtable: standards, incentives key to improved digital performance 

DigitalHealth

Coordination, consistency and an improved incentive structure are needed for digital transformation of the health service, a BT-sponsored roundtable heard.

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Study: Utilization management has ramped up in Part D over past decade

FierceHealthIT

Utilization management in Medicare Part D has become more restrictive over the last decade, even when compared to Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans, according to a new study. | Utilization management in Medicare Part D has become more restrictive over the last decade, even when compared to Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans, according to a new study.

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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ? 

DigitalHealth

Today's briefing includes Evergreen Life being named Growth Award winner at the HealthTechX Summit and Magentus and Google Cloud partnering on AI solutions.

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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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NeueHealth reports a nearly quarter-billion net loss during Q4 earnings

FierceHealthIT

NeueHealth posted a $242 million net loss during its fourth-quarter earnings March 6, as the insurtech attempts to turn a corner after a tumultuous 2023. | NeueHealth, formerly known as Bright Health, posted a $242 million net loss last quarter, though its revenue increased 29% year-over-year.

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How simulation can help solve the NHS elective care backlog

DigitalHealth

Simulation technology takes the risk out of decision making to reveal the ideas, technologies, changes in pathways and processes that will improve healthcare, writes Tom Stephenson

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Reveleer Secures $65 Million in Financing to Drive Strategic Expansion and Enhance Product Offerings

Healthcare IT Today

Reveleer , a leading AI-powered healthcare technology data and analytics company committed to advancing sustainable value-based care for health plans and risk-bearing providers, today announced it has raised over $65 million in new capital in a financing round led by Hercules Capital, Inc. “This funding will have a tremendous impact as it positions us to strategically pursue inorganic growth opportunities in value-based-care technology, accelerating innovation and enhancing patient care th

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Humber & North Yorkshire Procurement Collaborative use Elcom platform

DigitalHealth

Elcom will be providing its spend management platform to the Humber & North Yorkshire Procurement Collaborative to drive cost efficiencies.

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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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Think Twice Before Targeting Employers?

Digital Health Wire

Second Opinion published an absolute opus on why digital health startups starting out today should think twice before targeting employers, with a few notable exceptions included for the brave founders among us. Self-funded employers have long been a fan-favorite of digital health startups. They’re often faster moving than payors, with not only their own large populations and healthcare budgets, but also an added incentive to pick up exciting new benefits to attract the best talent.

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A closer look at the impact of measurement-based care in behavioral health

FierceHealthIT

This week on “Podnosis,” Fierce Healthcare’s Anastassia Gliadkovskaysa sits down with NeuroFlow Chief Medical Officer Tom Zaubler, M.D., to discuss the barriers to the widespread adoption of measur | This week on “Podnosis,” Fierce Healthcare’s Anastassia Gliadkovskaysa sits down with NeuroFlow Chief Medical Officer Tom Zaubler, M.D., to discuss the barriers to the widespread adoption of measurement-based care in behavioral health.

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Costs and Challenges to Consider for Running a Mental Health Practice

TheraNest

Mental health is a critical aspect of our overall well-being. As awareness and acceptance of mental health issues grow, the demand for specialized practices is increasing. Operating a mental health practice entails providing essential services and addressing the costs and challenges that come with it. In this blog, we will explore the various aspects of running a mental health practice and outline the tasks and obstacles that practice owners should be mindful of. 1.

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Employee Spotlight | Mandy Hampton

Xealth

Mandy Hampton, Implementation Manager What convinced Mandy Xealth is “The Place to Be”? The people here at Xealth. Implementation mangers have a unique perspective, given we get to work daily with many of the teams here at Xealth. Every person plays such an important role in bringing our use cases to life for a Health System, and we have one of the best villages.

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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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How can primary care benefit from digital health applications? – a quantitative, explorative survey on attitudes and experiences of general practitioners in Germany

BMC Digital Health

Since 2020, physicians in Germany have the possibility of prescribing approved digital health applications (DHAs) with the costs covered by the health system – a step that was unique in the world at that time.

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HIStalk Interviews Jason Brown, CEO, MRO

HIStalk Interviews

Jason Brown, MBA is CEO of MRO of Norristown, PA.

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The Women’s Health Gap Is Especially Wide During Her Working Years – Learning from McKinsey, the World Economic Forum, and AARP in Women’s History Month

Health Populi

There’s a gender-health gap that hits women particularly hard when she is of working age — negatively impacting her own physical and financial health, along with that of the community and nation in which she lives. March being Women’s History Month , we’ve got a treasure-trove of reports to review — including several focusing on health.