KevinMD

JULY 31, 2023

In the rapidly evolving health care landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) is making significant strides, transforming how we approach patient care, medical research, and health care operations. One such advancement is the introduction of code interpreters in AI systems, such as the one recently introduced in ChatGPT. This powerful feature opens up many … Read more… Harnessing the power of code interpreters in health care: a look at ChatGPT’s new feature and HIPAA compliance o

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Mobi Health News

JULY 31, 2023

The Frontier Model Forum will identify best practices for responsible AI development, including supporting the creation of applications geared toward early cancer detection.

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Health Populi

JULY 31, 2023

Nearly all patients are concerned about their medical records getting leaked or breached, which is The State of Patient Privacy , the title of a consumer study from Health Gorilla with a headline finding that “Patients don’t trust Big Tech with their health data.” With trust the “backbone” of health information exchange, Health Gorilla calls out, we have to face a big challenge here as health care enters its own sort of industrial revolution embedded AI and data an

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JULY 31, 2023

Medanta, a private healthcare provider group in India, has introduced a 24/7 remote and virtual service for patients in the ICU. It has partnered with GE HealthCare to launch the Medanta e-ICU Command Centre which will provide 24/7 advanced consultation, care, and near-real-time monitoring of critically ill patients "without having to physically transfer them to a super-specialty hospital.

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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.

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Digital Health Global

JULY 31, 2023

Initial results from a novel stroke recovery program demonstrate excellent achievement of functional independence and low hospital readmissions CAMPBELL, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Kandu Health , Inc., a digital health company that is changing the course of stroke recovery and post-acute care, today announced preliminary outcomes from the first 40 stroke survivors served by its program.

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Digital Health Global

JULY 31, 2023

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #augmentedreality –Augmedics, a pioneer in augmented reality (AR) surgical navigation, today announced it has been named the successful bidder for the digital health assets of Surgalign and Holo Surgical following a competitive auction process. The news comes a month following Augmedics’ $82.5 million raise to accelerate the adoption of augmented reality spine surgery and further strengthens the company’s AR and AI portfolio with intellectual property a

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JULY 31, 2023

The Far West Local Health District in New South Wales is the latest to try out a virtual fracture clinic service powered by the Royal Prince Alfred Virtual Hospital. Facilitated and implemented by the physiotherapy staff of Broken Hill Health Service in partnership with the Sydney LHD, the virtual clinic provides follow-up care for referred patients with specific uncomplicated fractures.

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FierceHealthIT

JULY 31, 2023

Signify Health is expanding its services with the addition of a new in-home testing option for chronic kidney disease. | Signify Health is expanding its services with the addition of a new in-home testing option for chronic kidney disease.

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Healthcare IT Today

JULY 31, 2023

For the 59th episode of the CIO podcast hosted by Healthcare IT Today, we are joined by Rob McDonald, SVP of Strategy and Field CPO at Virtru and former CIO with Colin Hung replacing John Lynn on the episode. We kick off this episode with a discussion on data privacy. Where should healthcare organizations start and what are some cost-effective strategies that won’t break the bank to implement?

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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

JULY 31, 2023

Last year, Blues plan giant Anthem unveiled a corporate rebrand as Elevance Health, a move it said better illustrated its ambitions to be more than just a health plan. | The company is updating the branding for its Amerigroup segment to Wellpoint in a bid to better align the government insurance business with its push toward whole health.

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Healthcare IT Today

JULY 31, 2023

The following is a guest article by Ali Williams, Freelance Writer With there now totaling 171 million users of virtual reality (VR) around the globe, this innovative technology is revolutionizing almost every industry – and healthcare marketing is no exception. Since the healthcare sector is constantly evolving, marketers need to work to stay on top of new trends to create successful marketing campaigns.

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FierceHealthIT

JULY 31, 2023

Tenet Healthcare beat the street in the second quarter, reporting Monday $123 million in net income thanks to higher volumes and revenues across its ambulatory care segment. | The for-profit system beat the street with net operating revenues up 9.5% year over year, prompting an increase to 2023 guidance.

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Healthcare IT Today

JULY 31, 2023

Thousands of Members in its Long Covid Community; Expands into Metabolic Disease and Autoimmune Disorders Eureka Health , a new community dedicated to helping chronic disease patients share experiences and discover the latest treatments, launched today to provide hope to people living with chronic diseases. Emerging from stealth with thousands already engaged in its Long Covid group, the AI-powered platform added metabolic disease, autoimmune disorders, ME/CFS, and related conditions.

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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.

FierceHealthIT

JULY 31, 2023

While the past is usually an excellent teacher about the future, the healthcare industry has typically bucked standard conventions of business and even the laws of economics. | If the past is prelude, healthcare organizations across the board can rest easy knowing that demand will remain, even during a recession. But organizations that will be best positioned on the other side of the recession are those that take action now.

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DigitalHealth

JULY 31, 2023

Clinova has launched its new platform Healthwords, that is powered by artificial intelligence and will offer self-care advice to free up GP appointments.

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FierceHealthIT

JULY 31, 2023

The Upstate Foundation in Syracuse, New York, gets $165,000. CHRIS 180 in Atlanta gets $300,000. Trellis in Minneapolis and Saint Paul gets $200,000. | UnitedHealthcare awarded 66 organizations in 12 states $11.1 million to help address social determinants of health.

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DigitalHealth

JULY 31, 2023

Using digital PIFUs and PINAs can cut the elective waiting list backlog, freeing up capacity and saving money, according to research from DrDoctor.

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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!

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FierceHealthIT

JULY 31, 2023

Portland, Maine-based Martin’s Point Health Care will pay $22.48 million to settle allegations it violated the False Claims Act by submitting inaccurate diagnosis codes for its Medicare Advantage ( | Martin's Point Health Care will pay $22 million to settle allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by submitting inaccurate diagnosis codes for Medicare Advantage enrollees to receive larger payments from CMS.

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DigitalHealth

JULY 31, 2023

The University of Edinburgh has joined the NEURii collaborative - aimed at finding data and digital solutions to complement existing dementia treatment.

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FierceHealthIT

JULY 31, 2023

Nationwide hospital margins continued their upward recovery in June, though analysts warn that not all hospitals are seeing their fortunes improve. | The latest monthly report from Kaufman Hall outlines workforce reductions and a widening gap between high-performing and struggling hospitals.

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Redox

JULY 31, 2023

Top stories CMS proposes 3.4% cut in physician fees The proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for 2024 has landed, igniting backlash from many industry groups. Get the details Health plan costs expected to increase by 7% PwC researchers predict 2024 health plan costs will climb higher than in the previous two years. Read more Information blockers face stiff penalties Certified health IT developers, HIEs, and HINs are subject to violation penalties starting on September 1, 2023.

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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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FierceHealthIT

JULY 31, 2023

Nonprofit Patient Assistance Programs (PAPs), administered by organizations like Accessia Health, have been integral to the healthcare system for decades. | Accessia Health speaks to changing market conditions and access challenges; demonstrates new approach to patient assistance to meet emerging needs.

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LeanIX

JULY 31, 2023

Huawei's MetaERP enterprise resource planning platform could be a game-changer for business operations. Find out what this means for your organization and what action you need to take.

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FierceHealthIT

JULY 31, 2023

In what the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) today described as a “parity adjustment recalibration,” the agency said it will

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HIStalk Interviews

JULY 31, 2023

Steve Cagle, MBA is CEO of Clearwater of Nashville, TN.

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FierceHealthIT

JULY 31, 2023

Hundreds of thousands of beneficiaries are caught up in a Medicare program contractor breach that compromised the personal information of millions of people, according to statements and filings rel | Medicare program contractor Maximus Federal Services, which uses MOVEit for file sharing, told CMS that beneficiaries' sensitive data may have been accessed and copied in late May.

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FierceHealthIT

JULY 31, 2023

The federal government is seeking to improve quality of life for both people with dementia and their caregivers through a new model called Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience, or GUIDE. | CMS and HHS will test an alternative payment system for individuals with dementia to better assist patients and caregivers.

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