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Managing Alert Fatigue – An Alarming Problem! 

Optimum Healthcare IT

Provider pop-ups can be positive and negative EHR features. Too many alerts lead to alert fatigue – an alarming problem! Continue reading Managing Alert Fatigue – An Alarming Problem! at Optimum Healthcare IT.

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Casana scores FDA clearance for health monitoring toilet seat

Mobi Health News

The startup plans to file with the FDA to add other monitoring abilities and to introduce the product later this year.

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Combatting Wasteful Administrative Costs At the Practice Level

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Hari Prasad, founder and CEO, Yosi Health. Wasteful administrative costs are crippling healthcare. That’s the key finding of a recent research brief published by Health Affairs, a leading journal of health policy under the […] The article Combatting Wasteful Administrative Costs At the Practice Level appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Talkspace posts narrower loss as B2B revenue increases

Mobi Health News

The company reported $33.3 million in revenue for Q1 2023 and a net loss of $8.8 million.

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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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North Carolina launches new stroke registry linked to NC HealthConnex

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The North Carolina Health Information Exchange Authority, housed within the state's Department of Information Technology, announced this week that it's working North Carolina's Department of Health and Human Services to launch the N.C. Stroke Registry. WHY IT MATTERS The effort, which will depend on the state's health information exchange, NC Health Connex, is designed to improve care coordination for stroke, which is the fourth leading cause of death in North Carolina and the fi

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The Promise of ChatGPT Will Be Buried Inside Health Care

Healthcare IT Today

The stunning achievements of chatGPT (along with the enormous work that remains to be done) raise the questions of how generative AI will change industries and interactions. As the term “generative AI” indicates, these technologies use AI to communicate, not to do predictive analytics or alter events. Thus, according to Murray Brozinsky, Chief Strategy Officer at Amwell , generative AI will automate peripheral aspects of communication rather than affect health care directly.

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CharmHealth Democratizes Generative AI Use Across Clinical Workflows in Healthcare Establishments and Verticals

Digital Health Global

PLEASANTON, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #AI — CharmHealth , a leading cloud-based health IT platform for healthcare establishments and health verticals, today announced the integration of large language model AI/GPT within medical provider and staff workflows to bring the power of cutting-edge natural language processing to the fingertips of busy providers and medical staff.

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Telehealth providers cheer DEA move to temporarily extend virtual prescribing flexibilities

FierceHealthIT

Telehealth providers cheer DEA move to temporarily extend virtual prescribing flexibilities hlandi Wed, 05/03/2023 - 15:16

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Nippon Life Selects H2O.ai to Transform Its Insurance Business With Machine Learning and Improve Customer Health

Digital Health Global

As the largest life insurance company in Japan, Nippon Life stands to improve risk mitigation while helping the company act on its commitment to supporting healthy lives OSAKA, Japan & MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– H2O.ai , the AI Cloud leader, today announced a strategic partnership with Nippon Life Insurance Company, also known as Nissay in Japan.

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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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Hospital margins inch up in March as volume, revenue growth outpace expenses

FierceHealthIT

Hospital margins inch up in March as volume, revenue growth outpace expenses dmuoio Wed, 05/03/2023 - 12:39

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CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Reimagines Weight Management and Diabetes Prevention with Noom

Digital Health Global

The behavior change app will be available to eligible members as part of the CareFirst WellBeing℠ Program. NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Noom for Work, the commercial leader in behavior change, announced today that it would deliver two new preventive health solutions to commercial members of CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield’s (CareFirst): Noom Weight and Noom’s Diabetes Prevention Program.

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Talkspace boosts 2023 outlook buoyed by strong growth in payer, employer business

FierceHealthIT

Talkspace boosts 2023 outlook buoyed by strong growth in payer, employer business hlandi Wed, 05/03/2023 - 11:40

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Woebot Health Named “Best Overall Mental Health Solution” in 2023 MedTech Breakthrough Awards Program

Digital Health Global

Prestigious International Annual Awards Program Recognizes Standout Digital Health and Medical Technology Products and Companies SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #capitalraise — Woebot Health today announced that it has been selected as winner of the “Best Overall Mental Health Solution” award in the 7 th annual MedTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by MedTech Breakthrough , an independent market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies an

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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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5 Crucial Steps to Implement Your Telemedicine Program

AMD Telemedicine

This blog was originally published in December 2020 and was updated in May 2023. Since COVID-19, telemedicine has continued to increase access to healthcare, as in-person visits were not an option for patients. Now that facilities are open again, telehealth implementation remains an essential undertaking for healthcare providers. In fact, the adoption of telehealth continues to expand at a rapid pace, with an increase of 7.3% from just December 2022 to January 2023.

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Artificial Intelligence revolutionizing clinical communication

Digital Health Global

Effective communication is critical to providing high-quality healthcare. It helps build strong patient-provider relationships and ensures that the right treatment plan is developed, implemented, and monitored. However, in today’s fast-paced medical environment, where time constraints and technical jargon often dominate conversations, communicating clinical information effectively can be challenging.

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How a Medicare-X model could impact patients, hospitals: Urban Institute

FierceHealthIT

How a Medicare-X model could impact patients, hospitals: Urban Institute fdiamond Wed, 05/03/2023 - 16:40

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Machine Learning models to predict neonatal seizures using Electronic Medical Record data

Digital Health Global

Seizures are a significant risk factor for neonates with critical illnesses, and early detection and treatment are associated with improved outcomes. However, the gold standard for seizure detection, the continuous electroencephalogram (CEEG), is resource-intensive and not universally available. In The Lancet Digital Health , Jillian L McKee and colleagues report on a model to predict seizures in neonates, which can facilitate better resource allocation and early CEEG discontinuation where seizu

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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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Medicare Advantage enrollment officially crosses 50% of beneficiaries: KFF

FierceHealthIT

Medicare Advantage enrollment officially crosses 50% of beneficiaries: KFF pminemyer Wed, 05/03/2023 - 14:12

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iPLATO awarded SBRI contract to improve bowel cancer screening rates

DigitalHealth

iPLATO has been awarded a contract by Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) Healthcare to improve bowel cancer screening rates across South East London.

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How to Tell When Your Body Needs an Ayurvedic Cleanse: Signs & Benefits of Ayurvedic Detoxification

NiftyHMS

What is Ayurvedic Cleanse and How Does It Work? Ayurvedic cleansing is an ancient practice that helps to detoxify and rejuvenate the body. It is a holistic approach to health that focuses on restoring balance in the body by using natural herbs and spices, diet, and lifestyle changes. The goal of an Ayurvedic cleanse is to help the body eliminate toxins, improve digestion, reduce stress, boost energy levels, and promote overall well-being.

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Akili’s EndeavorRx® Video Game-Based Therapeutic: topline results of STARS-ADHD-Adult clinical trial

Digital Health Global

Adults with ADHD See Significant Improvements in Attention, ADHD Symptoms, and Quality of Life in Clinical Trial of Akili’s EndeavorRx ® Video Game-Based Therapeutic Attention improved in more than 80 percent of adults with ADHD, and over one-third of participants no longer exhibited an attention deficit following treatment. Improvements in attention were nearly seven times larger than those seen in the pivotal trial that supported EndeavorRx’s FDA authorization for 8-12 year olds with ADHD.

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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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We’ve reached a watershed moment for healthcare delivery

DigitalHealth

AI-driven predictive analytics can help the heaviest users of health services to self-care and save the NHS from disaster, says HN's Joachim Werr.

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North Carolina Senate passes bill waiving UNC Health from state, federal antitrust enforcement

FierceHealthIT

North Carolina Senate passes bill waiving UNC Health from state, federal antitrust enforcement dmuoio Wed, 05/03/2023 - 15:39

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Health Recovery Solutions Announces Alan Bugos as New Chief Technology Officer

Health Recovery Solutions

The Company Adds Award-Winning Expert Technologist Alan Bugos to Spearhead Its Renowned Technology Platform

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Global venture funding down 56% in April but healthcare, AI stand apart from market volatility

FierceHealthIT

Global venture funding down 56% in April but healthcare, AI stand apart from market volatility aburky Wed, 05/03/2023 - 14:47

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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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Managing Alert Fatigue – An Alarming Problem! 

Optimum Healthcare IT

Provider pop-ups can be positive and negative EHR features. Too many alerts lead to alert fatigue – an alarming problem! Continue reading Managing Alert Fatigue – An Alarming Problem! at Optimum Healthcare IT.

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On the heels of Oak Street deal's closure, CVS reports $2.1B in profit for Q1

FierceHealthIT

On the heels of Oak Street deal's closure, CVS reports $2.

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Exploring needs and challenges for AI in nursing care – results of an explorative sequential mixed methods study

BMC Digital Health

While artificial intelligence (AI) is being adapted for various life domains and applications related to medicine and healthcare, the use of AI in nursing practice is still scarce. The German Ministry for Educ.

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