Fri.Apr 21, 2023

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AI vs. human doctors: Why patients prefer the real thing

KevinMD

In a Black Mirror-esque video I watched recently on YouTube, a young man with a persistent cough notices a booth labeled “Instant Doctor” as he’s waiting in a train station, and decides to give it a try. The somewhat pleasant robot voice immediately recognizes him and dutifully (creepily?) reads off his age, height, and weight. She then Read more… AI vs. human doctors: Why patients prefer the real thing originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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HIMSSCast: Improving the patient experience for complex care

Mobi Health News

CEO Manav Sevak joins HIMSSCast to discuss Memora Health's tech platform that aims to help patients and providers manage complex care. The startup recently raised $30 million.

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Bing Copilot and LLM: Revolutionizing health care and enhancing clinical practice with a focus on future prevalence, privacy, and the hallucination effect

KevinMD

The rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have brought groundbreaking technologies that have revolutionized various industries, including health care. Two of the most promising AI innovations are Bing Copilot, powered by ChatGPT-4, and large language models (LLMs), which can potentially transform clinical practice and patient care. As the application of AI in health care becomes Read more… Bing Copilot and LLM: Revolutionizing health care and enhancing clinical practice with a focus

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HIMSS23: DHA is developing a virtual-first health ecosystem

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

CHICAGO – In a vast, integrated health ecosystem, the future is high-tech and high-touch, "right in line with this year's HIMSS23 theme, "Health that connects, tech that cares," said. Dr. Telita Crosland, Lieutenant General, director of the Defense Health Agency. Crosland described the agency's virtual-first, data-driven focus for the next three years as a "fundamental shift" on Wednesday.

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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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VA pauses $16B Oracle Cerner EHR deployments indefinitely to address error-ridden early rollout

FierceHealthIT

VA pauses $16B Oracle Cerner EHR deployments indefinitely to address error-ridden early rollout dmuoio Fri, 04/21/2023 - 11:36

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Industry Voices—Financial reserves are critical to fulfill not-for-profit hospitals' missions of caring for all in their communities

FierceHealthIT

Industry Voices—Financial reserves are critical to fulfill not-for-profit hospitals' missions of caring for all in their communities hlandi Fri, 04/21/2023 - 06:54

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Tracking the Patient Experience Using Qualtrics at Intermountain Health

Healthcare IT Today

We all benefit from sharing our concerns communally. “What, you had the same problem I did?” We say to a friend. “How did you handle it?” Intermountain Health , provider with 33 hospitals about 400 clinics, wanted to cull information of that type from the many interactions they have with patients—32 million phone calls in Utah alone, according to chief strategy officer Dan Liljenquist.

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Elevance Health expands concierge care program to chronic conditions like Crohn's disease, diabetes

FierceHealthIT

Elevance Health expands concierge care program to chronic conditions like Crohn's disease, diabetes pminemyer Fri, 04/21/2023 - 16:38

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PCI launches VR training for shared decision making

DigitalHealth

The PCI, in conjunction with Keele University, has launched virtual reality training for healthcare professionals to develop shared decision-making skills.

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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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Senators unveil bipartisan framework to reform PBMs

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Senators unveil bipartisan framework to reform PBMs pminemyer Fri, 04/21/2023 - 12:18

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Secure asynchronous messaging: the future of patient portals?

Lloyd Price

W , hat is Asynchronous Messaging? Asynchronous messaging is a type of communication in which messages are exchanged between parties without requiring real-time interaction. In asynchronous messaging, participants can send and receive messages at their own pace, without the need for immediate response. Asynchronous messaging can take many forms, such as email, SMS, messaging apps, or forums.

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HIMSS23: Microsoft, Wolters Kluwer collaborate on 'big picture insights' analytics offering for hospitals

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HIMSS23: Microsoft, Wolters Kluwer collaborate on 'big picture insights' analytics offering for hospitals hlandi Fri, 04/21/2023 - 07:28

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Inform Health to launch new tools to improve HIV care    

DigitalHealth

Sexual health software provider Inform Health announce enhancements to its HIV offering ahead of the British HIV Association Spring Conference next week.

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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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HCA Healthcare raises FY2023 guidance following strong volume, labor momentum through Q1

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HCA Healthcare raises FY2023 guidance following strong volume, labor momentum through Q1 dmuoio Fri, 04/21/2023 - 14:06

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Results from New Studies Support Role of Digital Tools in Streamlining Dementia Detection; Findings to be Revealed at American Academy of Neurology’s Annual Meeting

Digital Health Global

Linus Health to present new findings on accuracy and reliability of tech-enabled cognitive assessments BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #alzheimers — Linus Health , a digital health company focused on early detection of Alzheimer’s and other dementias, today announced the results of two new studies that further demonstrate the ability of digital cognitive assessments to identify early signs of cognitive impairment and dementia.

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New 3-year study will evaluate diverse populations' responses to different patient education tactics

FierceHealthIT

New 3-year study will evaluate diverse populations' responses to different patient education tactics agliadkovskaya Fri, 04/21/2023 - 16:42

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How Do We Compete With In-Person Care?

Health System CIO

If telehealth can consistency provide a convenient virtual environment, as well as a clinical workflow that identifies which patients and conditions are appropriate for telehealth services, it’s far more likely to be able to compete with in-person care, according to Joseph Kvedar, MD, Senior Advisor, at the MGH Center for Innovation. Source: How Do We Compete With In-Person Care?

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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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Industry news in brief

DigitalHealth

The latest industry roundup includes NHS Shared Business Services collaborating with Oracle and health tech company MR CoilTech receiving ISO accreditation.

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Scene Health Secures $17.7 Million Series B Financing Led by ABS Capital Partners

Healthcare IT Today

Funding Will Grow Medication Adherence Services for Medicaid and Other Under-Resourced Populations Scene Health , the leading medication engagement company, has closed an oversubscribed $17.7 million Series B growth financing led by ABS Capital Partners with participation from existing investors Claritas Health Ventures, as well as Healthworx, the innovation and investment arm of CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, PTX Capital, and Kapor Capital.

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Health System Best Practices for Improving Performance

BHM Healthcare Solutions

Health System Best Practices: Profitable health systems tend to exhibit certain behaviors and policies that distinguish them from less profitable ones. Here are some of the most common: Emphasizing preventive care: Profitable health systems often focus on preventive care, such as wellness programs, health screenings, and immunizations. By keeping patients healthy and catching potential health problems early, these systems can reduce the need for expensive treatments down the line.

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What is Telemonitoring and How Does it Help Patients? (With Examples)

Health Recovery Solutions

We’re sure you’ve heard of telemonitoring by now, but do you know how it improves the lives of patients? A rising number of healthcare providers are taking advantage of remote patient monitoring (RPM) to better monitor their patients chronic health conditions. If you’re looking for ways to improve clinical outcomes and quality of life for your patients, telemonitoring is a solution you can’t afford to overlook.

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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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Wysa research highlights need for digital solutions for mental health

DigitalHealth

New research from Wysa has highlighted a need for more mental health support for teenagers, and suggested it should be accessible via their mobile phones.

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Supreme Courts orders mifepristone to remain available pending lower court appeals

FierceHealthIT

Supreme Courts orders mifepristone to remain available pending lower court appeals dmuoio Fri, 04/21/2023 - 19:10

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