Wed.Apr 12, 2023

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How AI can help alleviate the strain on the medical system

KevinMD

The COVID-19 pandemic has left an indelible mark on the health care system and its professionals. With an increased demand for nursing staff during the crisis, many young nurses entered the workforce to fill the gap. However, this new generation of nurses has brought a set of expectations and attitudes that are now putting a Read more… How AI can help alleviate the strain on the medical system originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Diabetes company Glooko partners with insulin dosing app Hedia

Mobi Health News

Glooko will integrate Hedia's technology into its diabetes management platform. It expects to launch in Europe in the fourth quarter this year and the first quarter in 2024.

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Chatbots and conversational AI offer help with finding care

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Chatbots can be helpful to older adults and families. As part of research on the Future of AI and Older Adults, interviewees are talking about the potential role of chatbots – and why they should matter. Not surprisingly, a search for ‘chatbots and older adults’ reveals research studies targeting those aged 60+, startup investment, for example, Lena , which evolved into Lena Health for scheduling appointments , and a small study about what makes a compelling chatbot.

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Former Outcome Health executives convicted of fraud

Mobi Health News

A federal jury found three former executives guilty of defrauding investors and clients, largely pharma companies.

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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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Where You’ll Find Us at HIMSS 2023

Healthcare IT Today

We’re excited at Healthcare IT Today for the HIMSS 2023 Global Conference happening next week in Chicago. We have a lot going on at the conference, including a dual-studio setup in the Healthcare IT Today booth #2481. Please stop by and say “Hi”! We can’t wait to connect with you in-person. If we’re not at our booth, here is where you will likely find us at the HIMSS conference.

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How health equity and innovation are connected

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Dr. Bobby Mukkamala will offer more detail during the HIMSS23 session "Advancing Social Justice and Equity in Health Technology." It is scheduled for Tuesday, April 18, at 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. CT at the South Building, Level 1, room S105A.

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Singapore approves Neurophet's AI brain degeneration analysis software

Mobi Health News

It is making further moves to penetrate the Southeast Asian market.

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Senior Living IT Expert Majd Alwan Joins ThriveWell Tech as Chief of Strategy and Growth

Digital Health Global

FREDERICK, Md.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #agingservices –Senior living MSP and digital transformation provider ThriveWell Tech is pleased to announce that Majd Alwan, PhD, is joining the company as Chief Strategy and Growth Officer. Alwan, a digital health and aging services technology expert and former Executive Director of LeadingAge Center for Aging Services Technologies (CAST), brings nearly two decades of experience in healthcare technology and research.

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Is Neuromorphic computing the next evolution in AI?

Lloyd Price

What exactly is Neuromorphic computing? Neuromorphic computing is a type of computing that is inspired by the way the human brain works. It is a branch of artificial intelligence that aims to develop computer systems that can process information in a way that is similar to the way the human brain processes information. In traditional computing, information is processed using digital logic circuits that perform precise calculations and operations.

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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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Overwater Ventures Closes $20M Debut Fund

Digital Health Global

Andreessen Horowitz and Khosla Ventures veteran Kristina Simmons launches firm to support founders commercializing science and technology for human and planet health SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Overwater Ventures , an early-stage venture capital firm, supporting the next generation of founders in human and planet health, today announced the close of its $20 million inaugural fund.

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A majority of payers used outcomes-based contracting last year: survey

FierceHealthIT

A majority of payers used outcomes-based contracting last year: survey pminemyer Wed, 04/12/2023 - 13:04

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Particle Health Appoints Dr. Carolyn Ward as Director of Clinical Strategy

Digital Health Global

Board Certified Physician Brings to the Role Her Firsthand Experience Accessing Patient Data and New Perspectives on Navigating Interoperability Obstacles NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #healthIT — Particle Health , an interoperability platform that aggregates and delivers actionable patient data and insights to healthcare companies, today announced the appointment of Carolyn Ward , MD, as Director of Clinical Strategy.

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3 Digital Health Strategies to Improve Health Plan Member Experience

FierceHealthIT

3 Digital Health Strategies to Improve Health Plan Member Experience mteefey Wed, 04/12/2023 - 14:16

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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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GrayMatters Health granted clearance from FDA to Market Prism for PTSD

Digital Health Global

Non-Invasive, Self-Neuromodulation, Adjunct to Standard of Care Therapy Using Amygdala Derived EEG-fMRI Pattern Biomarkers to Help Patients with PTSD HAIFA, Israel – March 21, 2023 – GrayMatters Health (GMH), developer of digital self-neuromodulation therapies for mental disorders, announced today that it has received a 510(k) clearance from the U.S.

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Microsoft expands cloud capabilities for payers, rolls out new AI services

FierceHealthIT

Microsoft expands cloud capabilities for payers, rolls out new AI services hlandi Wed, 04/12/2023 - 11:42

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Featured Health IT Job: Manager – Systems Analyst

Healthcare IT Today

We like to regularly feature a healthcare IT job that might be of interest to readers. Today, we’re featuring the Systems Analyst position that was recently posted on Healthcare IT Central. This position was posted by Goldstone Partners for Mental Health Partners and is in Lafayette, Colorado. Here’s a description of the position: Mental Health Partners, located in Lafayette, Colorado, is a non-profit federally designated comprehensive community mental health collective serving the

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What is homomorphic encryption for healthcare data?

Lloyd Price

What is homomorphic encryption for healthcare data? Homomorphic encryption is a type of encryption that allows computation to be performed on encrypted data without the need for decryption. In the context of healthcare data, homomorphic encryption can be used to protect patient privacy while still allowing for analysis and processing of sensitive information.

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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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CDC seeks new weapons against antimicrobial resistance

FierceHealthIT

CDC seeks new weapons against antimicrobial resistance fdiamond Wed, 04/12/2023 - 16:29

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New AI skin scanner available for myGP app users   

DigitalHealth

myGP app users now have access to free artificial intelligence (AI) powered skin scanning technology, provided by AI skin checker Autoderm.

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CoMind and the future of Neuro-Sensing Technology + Non-Invasive Neural Interfaces

Lloyd Price

What are non-invasive neural interfaces? Non-invasive neural interfaces (NNIs) are a type of technology that allows communication between the brain and an external device without the need for invasive surgical procedures. NNIs can be used to measure brain activity, stimulate neurons, and provide feedback to the brain to treat various neurological conditions.

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Pre-merger Advocate Aurora Health logs $751M net loss across 2022

FierceHealthIT

Pre-merger Advocate Aurora Health logs $751M net loss across 2022 dmuoio Wed, 04/12/2023 - 12:38

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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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Albertsons Companies’ Sincerely Health™ Platform Introduces New Apple Watch Integration Enabling Customers to Earn Healthy Points for Closing Activity Rings

Digital Health Global

First-of-its-kind program using Apple Watch and iPhone inspires well-being and rewards customers for staying active with points redeemable for grocery coupons and discounts BOISE, Idaho–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Albertsons Companies, Inc. (NYSE: ACI) today announces a unique collaboration with Apple to bring activity data from Apple Watch and iPhone to the Sincerely Health digital health and wellness platform.

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Rising Healthcare Costs: How Health Plans Can Help Members Navigate

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Jake Sattelmair, EVP and General Manager at Wellframe , a HealthEdge company Healthcare costs are on the rise in the United States, posing significant challenges for individuals, employers, and health plans. Factors such as an aging population, an increased prevalence of chronic conditions and rising costs for medical technology and prescription drugs have all contributed to the surge in healthcare expenses.

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Health Data Cloud Leader 1upHealth Raises $40 Million Series C led by Sixth Street Growth

Digital Health Global

Company to invest in scaling its health data platform, providing payers, providers and digital health companies with an end-to-end solution for interoperability and open computing BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–1upHealth today announced the close of a $40M Series C investment led by Sixth Street Growth with participation from existing investors F-Prime Capital, Jackson Square Ventures, and Eniac Ventures. 1upHealth will use this latest investment to expand product development and customer gr

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West Country ICS to develop AI-powered control centres

DigitalHealth

Patients in the West Country will soon benefit from AI-powered control centres that will help managers better plan their resources around anticipated needs.

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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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Effects of chest movements while sitting on Navon task performance and stress levels

BMC Digital Health

This study explored physical activity during remote work, most of which takes place while sitting in front of a computer. The purpose of Experiment 1 was to develop a classification for body motion by creating.

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System C announces acquisition of Oxford Computer Consultants

DigitalHealth

System C has acquired Oxford Computer Consultants (OCC), a British IT business specialising in integrated contracts and finance solutions for social care.

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DHW Q&A: More Care, Less Friction With Medallion

Digital Health Wire

With Derek Lo CEO, Medallion In this Digital Health Wire Q&A, we sat down with Medallion CEO Derek Lo to discuss the emergence of virtual care and how to overcome the friction it brought with it. Derek founded Medallion in 2020 to help healthcare companies automate credentialing, licensing, and compliance for their provider networks. He’s since helped scale Medallion into one of the largest provider network management companies in the US, with over 300 customers and $85M in funding.