Mobi Health News

DECEMBER 27, 2023

From the end of the Public Health Emergency to the launch of ChatGPT and the Apple Vision Pro, executives reflect on what stood out to them this year.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 27, 2023

This flu season will see at least 26 million cases, 290,000 hospitalizations, and 19,000 deaths, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Pair that with a longstanding physician shortage and it could be a recipe for disaster in ERs and urgent care centers this winter. One way to alleviate the burden on healthcare workers and potentially improve the patient experience and outcomes is remote patient monitoring.

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Mobi Health News

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Jay Rughani, investment partner at a16z, discusses 2023 events, predictions for digital health funding in 2024 and proper AI regulation to avoid stifling innovation.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 28, 2023

The following is a guest article by Dan Yerushalmi, CEO at AU10TIX In the ever-evolving world of healthcare, the shift from traditional paper records to digital systems has triggered a substantial transformation. This metamorphosis has not only redefined the way healthcare is delivered, documented, and accessed but has also heightened the significance of precise patient identity verification.

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DigitalHealth

DECEMBER 28, 2023

The year 2023 was another memorable one in the digital health world. We asked health tech suppliers what they think is in store in 2024.

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Mobi Health News

DECEMBER 28, 2023

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has temporarily stopped an import ban issued by the International Trade Commission prohibiting the sale of Apple Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2 in the U.S.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Access to providers is a challenge across healthcare. The industry faces severe provider shortages – exacerbated by a terrible burnout problem. This is not news. But finding successful solutions to access problems is. And that is what FirstHealth of the Carolinas has done, using telemedicine technology. Three components to the program The health system's Virtual Provider program has a few components to it.

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FierceHealthIT

DECEMBER 27, 2023

A hospital’s acquisition by a private equity firm is linked to a rise in adverse events despite the pool of lower risk patients they tend to admit, according to a Medicare Part A claims analysis pu | Hospital-acquired adverse events among Medicare beneficiaries were 25% higher within the three years after a private equity acquisition compared to control hospitals, researchers found when reviewing millions of Part A claims.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 27, 2023

During the past decade, finally, health care is starting to deal in a structured, measurable manner with the life factors and environments that play the biggest role in their patients’ health. A recent offering from LexisNexis Risk Solutions promises to greatly expand access to this data, called social determinants of health (SDoH), for payers, clinicians, public health agencies, pharma companies, and other researchers.

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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.

Mobi Health News

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Employers aligned with Carrum can offer two years of treatment coverage to non-metastatic breast cancer patients via Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute.

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NiftyHMS

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Step into the future of healthcare with our AI Health Companion for Personalized Healthcare in 2024. Using advanced AI, it offers tailored guidance, real-time monitoring, and personalized insights. Virtual Health Assistant: The AI Health assistant can help with simple medical questions and guide you through self-care. It supports patients in understanding their symptoms, gives initial advice on whether to see a doctor and provides relevant health information.

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FierceHealthIT

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Tech-enabled Medicare Advantage startup Devoted Health is closing out 2023 with $175 million in fresh funding, marking one of the largest funding rounds of the year. | Tech-enabled Medicare Advantage startup Devoted Health is closing out 2023 with $175 million in fresh funding, marking one of the largest funding rounds of the year.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Acquisition of Providence’s Current Modular Services Business Accompanied by 10-Year Agreement to Provide Comprehensive Revenue Cycle Management Services R1 RCM Inc. (R1) , a leading provider of technology-driven solutions that transform the patient experience and financial performance of healthcare providers, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Acclara , a leading technology-driven revenue cycle management company, from Providence , one of the nation’

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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.

Mobi Health News

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Digital health leaders say frameworks already exist that can be adopted for AI regulation, but going too far with rules could stifle innovation.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The 2024 survey is out – some might say it is positive about tech adoption. Older adults (age 50+) own nearly every tech owned by those age 18-49. They have smartphones, tablets, Smart TVs, wearables – with the same disinterest in smart home technologies. The cynical among us might say that some tech change (like the 3G to 5G cutover) forced smartphone adoption.

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FierceHealthIT

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Knowing patient survival rates is critical to informing research and care delivery, particularly in the oncology space. But what if survival data is inaccurate or incomplete? | In a recent study, COTA looked at how its data compares to that of the National Death Index and found exact date concordance in 88% of patients.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to all of the Healthcare IT Today community! We’re enjoying the day off to enjoy time with family. We hope you’re doing the same, but want to say thank you to all the healthcare workers that are still out there working on Christmas. We appreciate you and your sacrifice. Thanks to all of you who support what we do at Healthcare IT Today!

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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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Mobi Health News

DECEMBER 28, 2023

The company offers diagnostic tests and therapeutics to detect and treat endometriosis, female fertility and bacterial vaginosis.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Enterprise Taxonomy: Node settings: Exclude from Accelerate RSS feed

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FierceHealthIT

DECEMBER 29, 2023

UnitedHealth Group has agreed to sell off its Brazilian health insurance business, Amil, to entrepreneur José Seripieri Filho, according to

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Resurgens Technology Partners , a software-focused private equity firm, today announced its investment in Valant , a cloud-based EHR for behavioral health practices. Based in Seattle, Valant aims to make the world a mentally healthier place, providing technology to better connect behavioral health patients and providers whenever and however they need care.

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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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Mobi Health News

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Also, researchers from India have developed an AI model that can detect indications of carpal tunnel syndrome in ultrasound videos.

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TheraNest

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Reading Time: 6 Minutes Opening your private therapy practice can feel like an exciting and daunting prospect. You may have a passion for helping others and a wealth of knowledge in your field, but running a successful private practice also requires skill in business operations. Unfortunately, many therapists make the same mistakes when it comes to managing the day-to-day aspects of their practice.

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FierceHealthIT

DECEMBER 29, 2023

The sale of Bright Health Group's Medicare Advantage plans to Molina Healthcare has cleared the needed regulatory hurdles and is set to close on or about Jan. 1. | The sale of Bright Health Group's Medicare Advantage plans to Molina Healthcare has cleared the needed regulatory hurdles and is set to close on or about Jan. 1.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 27, 2023

New Funds to Fortify US Market Entry and Growth Strategy, as well as Advance Breakthrough Research Biorithm , a global women’s health medtech, has closed $3.5 million in Series A funding, co-led by Adaptive Capital Partners and SEEDS Capital. With a homegrown spirit and a global vision, Biorithm is dedicated to developing cutting-edge solutions for personalized connected maternity care.

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Mobi Health News

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Sehat Kahani is now exploring predictive AI in telehealth.

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TheraNest

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Reading Time: 6 Minutes Opening your private therapy practice can feel like an exciting and daunting prospect. You may have a passion for helping others and a wealth of knowledge in your field, but running a successful private practice also requires skill in business operations. Unfortunately, many therapists make the same mistakes when it comes to managing the day-to-day aspects of their practice.

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Health Recovery Solutions

DECEMBER 28, 2023

We followed up with Marie Menendez, Telehealth Specialist, at Evara Health, after a recent webinar detailing Evara Health’s RPM journey to get the answers to some questions that attendees asked.

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