Mobi Health News
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Dr. Michael Howell, chief clinical officer at Google, discusses Med-PaLM's evolution in 2023 and recommendations for regulators developing rules for AI use in healthcare.
Aging in Place Technology Watch
DECEMBER 5, 2023
The more technology changes, it’s a step back for some. You probably think the inevitability of tech change is mostly positive. And in a macro sense, maybe it is. But for some older adults, it’s one negative experience after another. The closing of thousands of bank branches in favor of online banking, the elimination of paper social security statements , the near-elimination of paper savings bonds for the grandchildren, and the ubiquitous introduction of the QR code in restaurants – saving lab
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FierceHealthIT
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Nonprofit hospitals will continue to operate under a cloud of labor supply shortages and “pressured” margins into 2024, setting the coming 12 months up as another “make or break year” for the secto | Fitch Ratings' pessimistic 2024 outlook highlighted labor shortages, an uptick in union activity and potential second year of debt service covenant violations.
Healthcare IT Today
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Tragically, in a world full of wonderful healthcare inventions and opportunities there is only so much money to be invested. Each year only a certain amount of areas can be invested in, with the hopes of it being spent in the right areas to improve the world of healthcare. But are there areas of healthcare that are getting passed over? Are there areas that desperately need more investment and are just getting skipped because not enough people are talking about them?
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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.
FierceHealthIT
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Blue Shield of California members will no longer be covered across 17 Adventist Health hospitals, the hospital system recently announced. | Blue Shield of California and Adventist Health were unable to reach a new contract agreement, leaving members without coverage since Dec. 1. The hospital system says they remain open to future discussions.
Connected Health Pulse brings together the best content for digital health professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
FierceHealthIT
DECEMBER 5, 2023
CVS Health is overhauling the way it reimburses its pharmacies for prescription medications as the healthcare industry faces increased scrutiny for high drug prices. | CVS Health is overhauling the way it reimburses its pharmacies for prescription medications as the healthcare industry faces increased scrutiny on high drug prices.
Digital Health Global
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Verato’s healthcare master data management will help maintain a unified view of patients across multiple systems MCCLEAN, Va. & LOUISVILLE, Ky.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Verato , the identity experts for healthcare, today announced that UofL Health , a fully integrated regional academic health system, will partner with Verato to deploy Verato’s healthcare master data management (hMDM) solution to support accurate identity management across UofL Health’s entire enterprise—consisting of eig
FierceHealthIT
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Nearly 60% of doctors who practice as employees of hospitals and other corporate entities say that non-physician practice ownership results in lower quality patient care, per a new survey. | Most docs surveyed cited decreased time with patients and greater focus on financial success as elements negatively affecting quality at non-physician-owned medical practices, with 70% saying their employer uses incentives or penalties to have them see more patients a day.
Digital Health Global
DECEMBER 5, 2023
DUOS and MoonLab Productions join forces to introduce a new approach to event engagement to reduce waste and break down barriers to access and care NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– DUOS , a digital health company empowering older adults to live independently and attain the highest level of health in partnership with health plans, today announced the launch of its latest initiative, Connections for a Cause.
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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.
Healthcare IT Today
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Companies creating health care applications, digital fitness solutions, and other health-related software compete fiercely for technical staff. An article by Developers.Net cites various statistics suggesting that demand outstrips the supply of programmers by hundreds of thousands of people. Other disciplines (such as needed for data science and machine learning) are also hotly contested.
Digital Health Global
DECEMBER 5, 2023
The global healthcare problem faced by Alzheimer’s disease (AD), which is characterized by progressive cognitive decline, memory loss, and behavioral abnormalities, has never been more pressing. With an aging population, the prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease is increasing, making it a key point for healthcare innovation. Eli Lilly’s global head of external engagement for Alzheimer’s disease, Phyllis Barkman-Ferrell , underlines the importance of this issue, noting that &#
Healthcare IT Today
DECEMBER 5, 2023
The exhibit hall of the Radiological Society of North America ( RSNA ) annual conference is always a sight to behold. Not only is there a unique mixture of imaging equipment and software, but there are booths and attendees from numerous countries in Europe, Asia, and Australia. It is the most international conference on my calendar. The 2023 RSNA annual conference (#RSNA23) did not disappoint and there were four unexpected delights from the exhibit hall: Energy from attendees The return of VR A
DigitalHealth
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Over 80% of GP practices now enable their patients to access their own health records via the NHS App, according to NHE England.
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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
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Today, we are thrilled to introduce Layer Health , a healthcare AI company spun out of MIT and backed by $4 million in funding from GV (Google Ventures), General Catalyst, and Inception Health. We are committed to solving the information problem in healthcare. The information problem begins the moment a patient visits a health institution. Every interaction generates a trail of breadcrumbs, including clinical notes, lab results, and patient messages.
Health Recovery Solutions
DECEMBER 5, 2023
How Evara Health, a Florida-based FQHC on a mission to provide quality healthcare for all, leveraged 3 different grants to fund and expand their remote patient monitoring (RPM) program.
FierceHealthIT
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Republicans are far less concerned with what's next for the Affordable Care Act compared to the "repeal and replace" attitude of years past, a new poll from KFF shows. | Republicans are far less concerned with what's next for the Affordable Care Act compared to the "repeal and replace" attitude of years past, a new poll from KFF shows.
Lloyd Price
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Exec Summary: Google Care Studio is a cloud-based healthcare data management platform that enables healthcare providers to create and maintain longitudinal health records for their patients. A longitudinal health record is a comprehensive electronic record of a patient's medical history, encompassing all of their healthcare encounters across different providers and settings.
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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!
FierceHealthIT
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Higher volumes and cost-cutting programs allowed Livonia, Michigan-based Trinity Health to trim its operating losses in the first quarter of its 2024 fiscal year. | The large Catholic nonprofit continues to target labor cost drivers with investments in a virtual care model and internal staffing.
David Chou
DECEMBER 5, 2023
The Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) article provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of Medicaid enrollment and the process of unwinding from the continuous enrollment provision that was put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. This unwinding is a significant transition for Medicaid and has considerable implications for healthcare policy and management.
BHM Healthcare Solutions
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Delve into the central concept of cost effective healthcare, delving into how skillfully maintaining this balance is not just attainable but also indispensable for optimizing payer operations. The post Cost Effective Healthcare without Compromising Quality appeared first on BHM Healthcare Solutions.
DigitalHealth
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Today's briefing looks at an AI tool that can predict the risk of deadly heart attacks and the first digital atlas showing brain development in the womb.
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.
FierceHealthIT
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Fierce Healthcare sits down with healthcare executives at Fierce Health Payer Summit 2023. | Fierce Healthcare sits down with healthcare executives at Fierce Health Payer Summit 2023. Payer leaders came together at the event to unpack the evolving landscape, providing a deep dive into the most important issues facing the industry. Watch these videos to gain insight on the key topics discussed.
João Bocas
DECEMBER 5, 2023
In the vast and picturesque landscapes of rural regions, where natural beauty often takes center stage, there’s another, less visible, but… Continue reading on Medium »
FierceHealthIT
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Earlier this year, Fierce Healthcare, Fierce Pharma and Fierce Biotech recognized 50 individuals and companies that are pushing the industry forward. | Earlier this year, Fierce Healthcare, Fierce Pharma and Fierce Biotech recognized 50 individuals and companies that are pushing the industry forward. The Fierce 50 winners range from tech innovators to researchers developing novel therapies to providers on the frontlines of changing care.
LeanIX
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Cloud transformation and application modernization are becoming essential for organizations in the modern market. To complete this business transformation, our own Patrick Schober explains, you need a data-driven approach.
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DigitalHealth
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Digital Health Intelligence has published its latest market analysis report, where Lloyd Price examines the digital therapeutics market.
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