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Real-world data platform Atropos Health moves into life sciences

Mobi Health News

Companies will have access to real-world patient data for clinical decision-making and research support, including hypothesis testing and cohort analysis.

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How Can We Get Healthcare Back In the Hands of Physicians, and Reduce Burnout?

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Mitch Geisler, CEO, LevelJump Healthcare Corp. Canada’s overwhelmingly troubled healthcare system continues to dominate conversations among many, particularly those residing in the province of Ontario. While there is no one-size-fits-all solution to tackle these […] The article How Can We Get Healthcare Back In the Hands of Physicians, and Reduce Burnout?

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Venture firm Questa Capital scores $397M to invest in health technology

Mobi Health News

The raise brings the healthcare-focused firm's total committed capital to more than $1 billion.

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The Nursing Home Closure Debacle – does it help anyone?

Aging in Place Technology Watch

It's news -- 600 nursing homes closed so what’s the strategy to fix? Rant on. You may have read this depressing article this morning in the Wall Street Journal about the number of people stuck in hospitals with no place to go because there are no nursing homes to take them – which is the status in the UK’s the National Health System (NHS). That was an embarrassment in the UK – and this is a scandal in the US.

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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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Trilliant Health Announces Open Access to Its National Provider Directory

Digital Health Global

Trilliant Health opens access to its dynamic provider directory, making information about America’s 2.7 million providers publicly available for the first time. An application programming interface (API) and open-source toolkits will support third-party development and analysis, with basic access to the directory available at no cost. BRENTWOOD, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Trilliant Health, the healthcare industry’s leading analytics and market research firm, today announced that it will o

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ISG to Publish Report on Healthcare Digital Services

Digital Health Global

Upcoming ISG Provider Lens report will evaluate providers supporting transformation to meet demand for improved outcomes and cost reduction amid tightening regulations STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– $III #AI –Information Services Group ( ISG ) (Nasdaq: III ), a leading global technology research and advisory firm, has launched a research study assessing providers of digital services for the healthcare industry.

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Humana cuts 13-state kidney disease management deal with Interwell Health

FierceHealthIT

A new value-based care agreement has been announced between Humana and Interwell Health, a kidney care management company, in 13 states. | Humana and Interwell Health, a kidney care management company, have partnered to begin a new value-based care agreement to certain Medicare Advantage members in 13 states.

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Navigating Correlation and Causation with Life Sciences in the Age of AI

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Alex Long, Head of Life Sciences Sales Strategy at Dell Technologies In science, avoiding correlation without causation is a cornerstone of research methodology. This fundamental principle ensures that scientific conclusions are grounded in evidence rather than coincidental associations. However, as we venture into the Artificial Intelligence (AI) age, a new challenge emerges – that of “Correlation, not Creation.” A classic example highlighti

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Pandemic ushered 'unprecedented' declines in hospital patient experience scores, study finds

FierceHealthIT

Though hospitals’ patient experience scores broadly suffered during the COVID-19 pandemic, the “unprecedented” declines were greatest among facilities that were already facing staffing issues prior | Patient experience score declines were steepest among facilities already understaffed or poorly rated, though no hospital exited 2021 with their HCAHPS scores unscathed, according to a new CMS-backed analysis.

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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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Provider-Led Value-Based Care at Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Healthcare IT Today

In this video, two experts at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) in Tennessee describe how they implemented value-based care from the provider’s point of view. They distinguish provider-led from payer-led bundles, reveal how VUMC had to evolve, and describe which medical conditions are most appropriate for value-based care. Value-based care is not new.

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Oxford GPs to trial new N-Tidal AI technology for COPD

DigitalHealth

Healthcare professionals in Oxford are to trial the N-Tidal, a new AI-powered device that can identify patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

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Cigna eliminates prior auth requirements for 25% of codes

FierceHealthIT

Cigna is eliminating prior authorization requirements from 600 diagnostic codes in a bid to streamline the experience for both members and providers. | Cigna is eliminating prior authorization requirements from 600 diagnostic codes in a bid to streamline the experience for both members and providers.

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National Data Guardian weighs in on FDP as NHSE prepares tender award

DigitalHealth

National Data Guardian Nicola Byrne has warned NHSE that it must be fully transparent about the aims and due diligence involved in the tender for the FDP

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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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How to Improve Clinical Workflows with Remote Patient Monitoring

Health Recovery Solutions

Do you want to optimize your clinical workflows and provide better care for your patients? Look no further than remote patient monitoring (RPM). With the advancements in technology, RPM has emerged as a game-changer in the healthcare industry. It allows healthcare professionals to monitor patients remotely to improve efficiency, reduce costs , and enhance patient outcomes.

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All allied health professionals need a foundation in digital competence

DigitalHealth

Digital is ‘part of the answer to every question’ being asked of our health services. Which is why, allied health professionals must not be left behind, writes physiotherapist and Digital Health Advisory Panel member Euan McComiskie.

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AI and the Future of Healthcare: A Transformative Afternoon Hosted by the Connected Health Initiative and Duke AI Health

Connected Health Initiative

Date/Time: September 26, 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. ET (followed by reception) Location: National Press Club, 529 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20045 Washington, DC — The Connected Health Initiative (CHI), in collaboration with Duke AI Health, is thrilled to announce the upcoming event: “Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Digital Healthcare.” Set to take place on September 26th at the prestigious National Press Club in Washington, DC, this groundbreaking event will gather experts, th

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ACOs delivered bigger 2022 savings than in 2021: CMS

FierceHealthIT

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) has saved a net $1.8 billion in 2022 for accountable care organizations, which is th | Accountable care organizations saved a net $1.8 billion in 2022 from the Medicare Shared Savings Program, CMS said Thursday.

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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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Women In Tech Interview: Isabel Förster, LeanIX

LeanIX

Our Women In Tech forum is an online community addressing equality in the workplace. As part of a series of interviews, Jessica Wilson, our DEI Program Manager, spoke to Isabel Förster, our Partner Manager , about her experiences.

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Cleveland Clinic reports slim $21M operating loss, $145M net gain in Q2 2023

FierceHealthIT

Cleveland Clinic dropped to a $21.4 million operating loss (-0.6% operating margin) in the second quarter but notched a $145.2 million bottom line thanks to its investments, according to financial | The nonprofit's latest quarter is a step back from the opening of 2023 but a major improvement over the disastrous second quarter of 2022.

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Waystar Acquires HealthPay24, Accelerating Mission to Simplify Healthcare Payments

Healthcare IT Today

Expands Impact of Waystar’s Industry-Leading Technology to More than 2,000 Provider Locations and Millions of New Patients Waystar , a leading provider of healthcare payments technology, today announced that it has acquired HealthPay24 , an EngageSmart solution and a premier enterprise patient payment platform. In acquiring HealthPay24, Waystar welcomes a complementary and highly regarded patient financial engagement solution to its already award-winning payments platform, augmenting Waystar’

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Higher expenses, more claims drag UPMC to $86M operating loss in Q2

FierceHealthIT

A jump in expenses whittled away UPMC’s strong start to 2023 and left the nonprofit at a narrow $15 million operating gain (0.1% operating margin) for the first six months of the year, according to | The integrated nonprofit system sits at a 0.1% operating margin for the first half of 2023 thanks to higher spending across both major arms of its business.

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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.