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Amid criticism, U.S. News releases 2023-2024 Best Hospitals rankings

FierceHealthIT

AUGUST 1, 2023

Changes to the scoring of this year's highly watched ranking include a greater focus on outpatient care and objective quality measures over expert opinion. The annual list has recently come under fire from individuals and organizations concerned that the rankings incentivize harmful behavior.

Research2Guidance launches Allis.Health, a new digital health analyst platform, developed by Healthware Group

Digital Health Global

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

PRESS RELEASE | Berlin, Germany and Salerno, Italy | On September 18 th , 2023, Allis.Health , a new digital health analyst platform, officially launched, a project from Research2Guidance , and developed by Healthware Group. Allis.health goes beyond merely displaying news or competitor data.

Digital Health

Digital Health Mental health

23andMe releases free COVID-19 Severity Calculator, Apple's Q1 earnings blow out expectations and more digital health news briefs

Mobi Health News

JANUARY 28, 2021

Also: Blood glucose monitoring could be coming to next-gen consumer smartwatches; new incubator looking for disruptive health tech startups.

Digital Health

Telehealth groups urge DEA to release virtual e-prescribing rules

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

APRIL 3, 2024

The American Telemedicine Association, the Alliance for Connected Care, the Consumer Technology Association, the Partnership to Advance Virtual Care, Allina Health, Johns Hopkins, Mass General Brigham and HIMSS (parent company of Healthcare IT News ) were just some of the 200-plus organizations urging the DEA that new rulemaking is crucial.

Telehealth

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LetsGetChecked releases consumer app, Peloton wins patent infringement claim against Flywheel, and more digital health news briefs

Mobi Health News

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Also: Ancestory.com cuts 6% of its workforce; NPJ Digital Medicine review outlines challenges holding digital health back.

Digital Health

Los Angeles company falsely announces FDA authorization for two-minute COVID-19 diagnostic test

Mobi Health News

APRIL 2, 2020

Bodysphere's announcement was spread across a number of mainstream news and social media channels before the company released a statement that explained its misunderstanding.

There’s a New “O” in Medicine-Town – Welcome OPill to the Front of the Counter

Health Populi

JULY 14, 2023

Opill ® is the first ever birth control pill available over the counter in the United States,” the company’s press release explained yesterday when the news went live. This news is most welcome in light of growing access challenges for women’s health care in the U.S. everywhere,” being a convenience factor.

Pharmaceuticals

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Bonus Features – April 28, 2024 – 22% of employers fully trust chronic condition management vendors, Common Agreement v2.0 requires support for FHIR API exchange, plus 29 more stories

Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 28, 2024

Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job. News ONC released Common Agreement 2.0.

FHIR

FHIR RCM Healthcare IT Mental health

CISA, calling Volt Typhoon an urgent threat, updates DDoS response guide

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 21, 2024

Guidance released this week from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, Federal Bureau of Investigation and other U.S. Andrea Fox is senior editor of Healthcare IT News. Email: afox@himss.org Healthcare IT News is a HIMSS Media publication. The Volt Typhoon commands and PowerShell scripts observed by the U.S.

Healthcare IT

Healthcare IT Health Information

ATA releases SDOH toolkit to scale community telehealth delivery

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

New tools from the American Telemedicine Association can help assess a community's digital infrastructure and estimate the cost of telehealth-based clinical or social interventions to show how virtual care can impact healthcare disparities. A resources toolkit that includes a new road map. Enterprise Taxonomy:

Telehealth

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Alphabet makes offer to acquire Fitbit, health industry group releases business deal security assessment and more digital health news briefs

Mobi Health News

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Also: OptimizeRx's new platform consolidates its acquisitions; Weather Channel app launches machine learning flu risk predictor.

Digital Health

Roundup: Launches, deals and more announcements from HIMSS19

Mobi Health News

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

An updating collection of news released during this year's global health IT conference.

Health IT

Peering Into the Hidden Lives of Patients: a Manifesto from Paytient and Nonfiction

Health Populi

MARCH 19, 2024

While the findings of the research are not new-news, per se, they are presented in a chillingly compelling format that might touch your head and heart in new ways as they did mine. I’ve absorbed a lot of graphic and data visualizations, read countless peer-reviewed papers, and reviewed myriad PowerPoint decks.

Medical Billing

Medical Billing Pharmaceuticals Patient Experience Public Health

Bonus Features – December 3, 2023 – Only 40% of orgs say EHRs help manage burnout, cost optimization is top strategy for 70% of payers, plus 19 more stories

Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job. News from RSNA LG Business Solutions USA unveiled a 21-inch 5MP diagnostic monitor.

EHR

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Remote patient monitoring and virtual care – a paradigm shift

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

By Bill Siwicki | October 17, 2023 News Covenant Health advances hospital-at-home program Dr. John Busigin, Covenant Health's Advanced Care at Home medical director, said that 20-30% of. By Andrea Fox | September 01, 2023 News Will CMS' Acute Hospital Care at Home waiver program become permanent?

Connected Health

Connected Health Telehealth Telemedicine Remote care

Alphabet makes offer to acquire Fitbit, health industry group releases business deal security assessment and more digital health news briefs

Mobi Health News

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Also: OptimizeRx's new platform consolidates its acquisitions; Weather Channel app launches machine learning flu risk predictor.

Digital Health

Bonus Features – March 31, 2024 – 55% of Change Healthcare customers expect adverse impacts on patient care, a mobile app helped 84% of seniors lower their blood pressure after 6 months, plus 19 more stories

Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 31, 2024

Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job. QuickBlox released a HIPAA-compliant chatbot approved for use with OpenAI.

RCM

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Owkin launches its AI medical research network, Companion Mx releases its first product, and more digital health news briefs

Mobi Health News

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Also: Doximity updates its physician social network app; Apple announces $1 billion campus in Austin, Texas.

Digital Health

What If We Built a Consumer-Enchanting Health System in the Context of HLTH 2023? Building Blocks for the Scenario

Health Populi

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Start with General Catalyst’s news of engaging Dr. Marc Harrison, most recently CEO of Intermountain Health, to take on the CEO role for the launch of a new health services company: HATco, the Health Assurance Transformation Corporation. “With b.well,” Dr. .”

Health Data

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HC3 warns of Clop ransomware targeting medical images

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 19, 2023

New baiting tactics for ransomware gang While Clop ransomware has been around since 2019 and experienced several arrests, the ransomware-as-a-service operation has had difficulties getting victims to pay the ransom. " Andrea Fox is senior editor of Healthcare IT News. Enterprise Taxonomy:

Telehealth

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Amazon confirms nationwide expansion of telehealth services

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 17, 2021

"By supplying Amazon Care as a workplace benefit, employers are investing in the health and well-being of arguably their most important asset: their employees," reads a press release. For immediate needs, patients can use Amazon Care to assess and treat illnesses and injuries on demand," reads the release.

Telehealth

Telehealth Primary Care Healthcare IT

AdaptX Raises $10M to Expand its AI-Driven Medical Data Analysis for Healthcare Providers

Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The fundraising round “was oversubscribed despite the challenging economic environment,” said Warren Ratliff , AdaptX CEO, in a news release. For example, AdaptX can indicate if one approach to patient care is resulting in better outcomes than another, or identify disparities in treatment. Originally announced November 1st, 2023

Health IT

Health IT Healthcare IT

Orthopedic surgeon arrested in $10 million telehealth fraud case

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

APRIL 21, 2022

Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York announced Thursday that an orthopedic surgeon had been arrested and charged with healthcare fraud. Attorney's Office press release. Kat Jercich is senior editor of Healthcare IT News. Healthcare IT News is a HIMSS Media publication. Twitter: @kjercich.

Telehealth

Telehealth Medicare Telemedicine Healthcare IT

Physician adoption of digital health tools is accelerating, AMA research shows

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The American Medical Association's digital health research released today shows increased rates of digital health adoption among physicians over the last six years and provides insights into their expectations. Andrea Fox is senior editor of Healthcare IT News. Healthcare IT News is a HIMSS publication.

Digital Health

Digital Health Remote care Telehealth Healthcare IT

Bonus Features – April 14, 2024 – Less than 6 in 10 docs satisfied with electronic access to external immunization info, 68% of nurses are feeling overwhelmed, plus 38 more stories

Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 14, 2024

Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job. Please include any relevant links and let us know if news is under embargo.

Nursing

Nursing HIPAA EHR Life Science

2023: it’s a wrap!

Digital Health Global

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Our goal is to create an information-rich ecosystem fostering thoughtful exchanges on the most important healthcare news, daily and weekly. Editorial Contents Our blogs have always been pioneers in information, both through exclusive content on digital health and through interviews and press releases.

Digital Health

Digital Health Connected Health

Bonus Features – January 21, 2024 – Number of compromised patient records in cyberattacks rose 108% in 2023, USCDI v5 draft announced, plus 18 more stories

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 21, 2024

Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job. Product Releases and Sales Biofourmis launched its in-home services solution.

eCare

eCare Interoperability Healthcare IT Health IT

Bonus Features – March 17, 2024 – 65% of nurses think AI will negatively impact healthcare, 14% of EHRs have known cybersecurity vulnerabilities, plus 24 more stories

Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 17, 2024

Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job. Cybersecurity vendor Claroty released its Advanced Anomaly Threat Detection Module.

EHR

EHR Nursing Healthcare Cybersecurity HIE

First 24/7 virtual emergency clinic in Australia's outback launched

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 26, 2024

The RFDS William Creek Community Health Service will be operational from April, based on a media release. THE LARGER TREND In other related news, RFDS, one of the largest aeromedical organisations in the world, recently established its EHR system in the cloud, moving away from paper-based recording.

EHR

EHR Telehealth Nursing Digital Health

DOJ charges four in $37M global telehealth fraud scheme

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 17, 2021

"The defendants caused losses to TRICARE, Medicare, and private health insurance companies of approximately $37 million," wrote DOJ officials in a press release. Kat Jercich is senior editor of Healthcare IT News. Healthcare IT News is a HIMSS Media publication. WHY IT MATTERS. " ON THE RECORD. Twitter: @kjercich.

Telehealth

Telehealth Telemedicine Nursing Medicare

The Healthiest Communities in the U.S. After the Pandemic – U.S. News & Aetna Foundation’s Post-COVID Lists

Health Populi

JUNE 28, 2021

News & World Report’s 2021 Healthiest Communities Rankings. News collaborated with the Aetna Foundation, CVS Health’s philanthropic arm, in this fourth annual list of the top geographies for well-being in the U.S. . News & Aetna Foundation’s Post-COVID Lists appeared first on HealthPopuli.com.

Mental health

Mental health Public Health

Bonus Features – January 14, 2024 – Epic Research shows telehealth results in more follow-up visits that in-office care, Elevance Health to offer smartphones to qualified Medicaid beneficiaries, plus 21 more stories

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 14, 2024

Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job. Digital pathology vendor Paige released Virchow , an application for detecting skin cancer.

Telehealth

Telehealth EHR RCM Healthcare IT

Bonus Features – April 7, 2024 – 86% of health systems had at least 10% of nurses quit in 2023, 25% of providers intend to deploy generative AI for patient engagement, plus 21 more stories

Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 7, 2024

This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. Product News Availity launched four technology solutions and services to help health plans and providers comply with the CMS Interoperability and Prior Authorization Final Rule.

Nursing

Nursing Psychiatry Healthcare IT Primary Care

Amazon taps former head of Prime to lead health efforts

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 16, 2021

August 2020 saw the release of its Halo health tracker. Kat Jercich is senior editor of Healthcare IT News. Healthcare IT News is a HIMSS Media publication. In addition, it unveiled several Alexa-enabled services aimed at assisting with in-home and in-facility care. Twitter: @kjercich. Email: kjercich@himss.org.

Telehealth

Telehealth Healthcare IT

Amazon plans to provide health services to workers at other companies, says BI

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 16, 2020

" An Amazon representative told Healthcare IT News that the company does not comment on rumor or speculation. In August, it released a wearable health tracker called the Halo, which uses five health metrics designed to give users a comprehensive look at their health and wellness. Kat Jercich is senior editor of Healthcare IT News.

HIPAA

HIPAA Healthcare IT Telehealth

Bonus Features – December 24 , 2023 – 74% of orgs automating RCM operations, per-physician revenue exceeding expenses at U.S. hospitals, plus 19 more stories

Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job. Product and Company News HHS named MEDITECH an early stakeholder in the Cancer Moonshot initiative.

RCM

RCM eCare Healthcare IT Mental health

Bonus Features – March 24, 2024 – Data infrastructure investments have 124% ROI, 85% of healthcare workers believe AI can improve the patient experience, plus 28 more stories

Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 24, 2024

Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job. Please include any relevant links and let us know if news is under embargo.

Patient Experience

Patient Experience RCM Healthcare IT Medicare

Glooko teams up with diabetes nonprofit T1D, Rimidi inks deal with Companion Medical and more news from the diabetes management industry

Mobi Health News

JUNE 4, 2019

A slew of diabetes-focused companies release news ahead of Friday's American Diabetes Association conference in San Francisco.

Report shows 'vast improvement' in state telehealth reimbursement policies

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

A report released Tuesday by Foley & Lardner LLP found that the COVID-19 pandemic compelled state and federal policymakers to remove restrictions on and expand reimbursement for telehealth and virtual care at unprecedented rates. Kat Jercich is senior editor of Healthcare IT News. Healthcare IT News is a HIMSS Media publication.

Telehealth

Telehealth Telemedicine Digital Health Public Health

Bonus Features – April 21, 2024 – 89% of physicians said generative AI vendors need to be transparent about where info comes from, 73% of consumers expect a 4-star rating before they’ll engage with a provider, plus 21 more stories

Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 21, 2024

This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. Trilliant Health released the entry-level tier of its Provider Directory and the national version of its Demand Forecast on Databricks Marketplace , an open marketplace for AI assets.

Healthcare IT

Healthcare IT Health Analytics Primary Care Leadership

Bonus Features, HIMSS2024 Edition – March 13, 2024 – AI news from AWS, Google, Innovaccer, Microsoft, and Oracle Health, plus 18 more stories

Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 13, 2024

Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job. News Microsoft announced TRAIN, or the Trustworthy & Responsible AI Network.

HIE

HIE Healthcare IT Health Data Medicare

Is DEA putting a telehealth controlled substance registry on the table?

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 7, 2023

The American Telemedicine Association released a statement on Friday saying that it applauds the Drug Enforcement Agency for posting a meeting notice on Friday that indicates that it is "openly considering" a special registration that would allow providers to prescribe medically necessary substances by telehealth.

Telehealth

Telehealth Telemedicine Healthcare IT

Arizona telehealth company owners plead guilty in $64M scheme

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 13, 2022

According to a statement released by the U.S. Attorney's Office of the District of New Jersey, Stephen Luke and David Laughlin owned and operated a Phoenix-based company called RediDoc. Kat Jercich is senior editor of Healthcare IT News. Healthcare IT News is a HIMSS Media publication. THE LARGER TREND.

Telehealth

Telehealth Medicare Federal healthcare Healthcare IT

FDA releases guidance for remotely acquiring data in clinical investigations

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 3, 2022

Food and Drug Administration has released a draft guidance focused on using digital health technologies to acquire data remotely from participants in clinical investigations of medical products. The FDA has released a handful of draft guidances and "guiding principles" over the past year aimed at offering clarity on medical devices.

Digital Health

Digital Health Health Technology Healthcare IT

Amid criticism, U.S. News releases 2023-2024 Best Hospitals rankings

Research2Guidance launches Allis.Health, a new digital health analyst platform, developed by Healthware Group

Trending Sources

23andMe releases free COVID-19 Severity Calculator, Apple's Q1 earnings blow out expectations and more digital health news briefs

Telehealth groups urge DEA to release virtual e-prescribing rules

LetsGetChecked releases consumer app, Peloton wins patent infringement claim against Flywheel, and more digital health news briefs

Los Angeles company falsely announces FDA authorization for two-minute COVID-19 diagnostic test

There’s a New “O” in Medicine-Town – Welcome OPill to the Front of the Counter

Bonus Features – April 28, 2024 – 22% of employers fully trust chronic condition management vendors, Common Agreement v2.0 requires support for FHIR API exchange, plus 29 more stories

CISA, calling Volt Typhoon an urgent threat, updates DDoS response guide

ATA releases SDOH toolkit to scale community telehealth delivery

Alphabet makes offer to acquire Fitbit, health industry group releases business deal security assessment and more digital health news briefs

Roundup: Launches, deals and more announcements from HIMSS19

Peering Into the Hidden Lives of Patients: a Manifesto from Paytient and Nonfiction

Bonus Features – December 3, 2023 – Only 40% of orgs say EHRs help manage burnout, cost optimization is top strategy for 70% of payers, plus 19 more stories

Remote patient monitoring and virtual care – a paradigm shift

Alphabet makes offer to acquire Fitbit, health industry group releases business deal security assessment and more digital health news briefs

Bonus Features – March 31, 2024 – 55% of Change Healthcare customers expect adverse impacts on patient care, a mobile app helped 84% of seniors lower their blood pressure after 6 months, plus 19 more stories

Owkin launches its AI medical research network, Companion Mx releases its first product, and more digital health news briefs

What If We Built a Consumer-Enchanting Health System in the Context of HLTH 2023? Building Blocks for the Scenario

HC3 warns of Clop ransomware targeting medical images

Amazon confirms nationwide expansion of telehealth services

AdaptX Raises $10M to Expand its AI-Driven Medical Data Analysis for Healthcare Providers

Orthopedic surgeon arrested in $10 million telehealth fraud case

Physician adoption of digital health tools is accelerating, AMA research shows

Bonus Features – April 14, 2024 – Less than 6 in 10 docs satisfied with electronic access to external immunization info, 68% of nurses are feeling overwhelmed, plus 38 more stories

2023: it’s a wrap!

Bonus Features – January 21, 2024 – Number of compromised patient records in cyberattacks rose 108% in 2023, USCDI v5 draft announced, plus 18 more stories

Bonus Features – March 17, 2024 – 65% of nurses think AI will negatively impact healthcare, 14% of EHRs have known cybersecurity vulnerabilities, plus 24 more stories

First 24/7 virtual emergency clinic in Australia's outback launched

DOJ charges four in $37M global telehealth fraud scheme

The Healthiest Communities in the U.S. After the Pandemic – U.S. News & Aetna Foundation’s Post-COVID Lists

Bonus Features – January 14, 2024 – Epic Research shows telehealth results in more follow-up visits that in-office care, Elevance Health to offer smartphones to qualified Medicaid beneficiaries, plus 21 more stories

Bonus Features – April 7, 2024 – 86% of health systems had at least 10% of nurses quit in 2023, 25% of providers intend to deploy generative AI for patient engagement, plus 21 more stories

Amazon taps former head of Prime to lead health efforts

Amazon plans to provide health services to workers at other companies, says BI

Bonus Features – December 24 , 2023 – 74% of orgs automating RCM operations, per-physician revenue exceeding expenses at U.S. hospitals, plus 19 more stories

Bonus Features – March 24, 2024 – Data infrastructure investments have 124% ROI, 85% of healthcare workers believe AI can improve the patient experience, plus 28 more stories

Glooko teams up with diabetes nonprofit T1D, Rimidi inks deal with Companion Medical and more news from the diabetes management industry

Report shows 'vast improvement' in state telehealth reimbursement policies

Bonus Features – April 21, 2024 – 89% of physicians said generative AI vendors need to be transparent about where info comes from, 73% of consumers expect a 4-star rating before they’ll engage with a provider, plus 21 more stories

Bonus Features, HIMSS2024 Edition – March 13, 2024 – AI news from AWS, Google, Innovaccer, Microsoft, and Oracle Health, plus 18 more stories

Is DEA putting a telehealth controlled substance registry on the table?

Arizona telehealth company owners plead guilty in $64M scheme

FDA releases guidance for remotely acquiring data in clinical investigations

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