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Cryonics: advancements, ethics, and skepticism

KevinMD

Scientists have transitioned from crafting flying contraptions capable of moving massive payloads through unfriendly skies to exploring the vast expanse of the cosmos, affirming that the concept of impossibility holds no sway over their endeavors. Yet, their ambition now surpasses earthly confines as they endeavor to replicate the divine feat of Lazarus’s resurrection on a Read more… Cryonics: advancements, ethics, and skepticism originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Rebel Health: The Personal and Professional Passion of Susannah Fox

Health Populi

A “rebel” is both a noun and a verb. As a noun, Merriam-Webster tells us that a rebel is a person who opposes or takes up arms against a government or a ruler. As a verb, “to rebel” is to oppose or disobey one in authority or control, or otherwise renounce and resist by force the authority of one’s government.” An additional definition of the verb is, “ to feel or exhibit anger or revulsion.” If you’ve been a patient facing a diagnosis of an

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Planned community Lake Nona collects residents' data for longitudinal health study

Mobi Health News

Juan Santos, SVP of brand experience and innovation at the Tavistock Group, opened the Venture Connect Forum by discussing the community's collection of resident data to improve healthcare outcomes.

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Fortifying Healthcare Email Security: Advanced Solutions and Mitigation Strategies

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Usman Choudhary, general manager, VIPRE Security Email remains a cornerstone communication tool for healthcare entities, yet the communication channel also presents formidable cybersecurity hurdles. The sensitive nature of patient data and the open nature […] The article Fortifying Healthcare Email Security: Advanced Solutions and Mitigation Strategies appeared first on electronichealthre

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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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A Gartner expert points to AI and hospital-at-home as the biggest emerging technologies at HIMSS24

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

It's been a long week at HIMSS24, filled with educational sessions and an exhibit hall packed with the latest and greatest in healthcare information technology. Needless to say, artificial intelligence has dominated conversations. Veronica Walk is senior director analyst, healthcare and life sciences, at consulting firm Gartner, where she specializes in emerging clinical technologies.

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Frank Hester racist remarks on Dianne Abbott MP cause revulsion

DigitalHealth

Racist remarks said to have been made by the CEO of TPP, inciting violence against UK MP Dianne Abbott have resulted in widespread condemnation.

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A Look at Sunoh’s Ambient Clinical Voice Solutions Including New EHR Integrations

Healthcare IT Today

One of the hottest topics in healthcare and particularly at the HIMSS 2024 conference is ambient clinical voice. We haven’t seen this much universal interest in a health IT product since the government offered $36 billion in stimulus money for EHR software. However, this feels very different since healthcare organizations are evaluating ambient clinical voice solutions on their merit versus chasing government money.

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Optimum Healthcare IT Founders Return, Announce Chief Digital Officer

Optimum Healthcare IT

Read Time: 3 min Optimum Healthcare IT is pleased to announce the return of founders Gene Scheurer as CEO and Jason Mabry as President. Continue reading Optimum Healthcare IT Founders Return, Announce Chief Digital Officer at Optimum Healthcare IT.

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9 Best Air Purifying Plants for the Home in 2024

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. We do not endorse specific products and recommend consulting with a healthcare professional for personalized recommendations. Natural live plants serve as highly effective air purifiers, often referred to as “nature’s life support system” by NASA.

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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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Blockchain technology in population health management

KevinMD

Blockchain technology may revolutionize population health management. Patients and health care practitioners face the challenge of securely accessing, managing, integrating, and sharing health records. While blockchain is gaining attention in various industries, its application in health care and population health is still preliminary. Data security and interoperability By combining data security measures with innovative approaches to Read more… Blockchain technology in population health managem

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EMR shutdown highlights vulnerability in health care IT

KevinMD

Imagine that Elon Musk had decided to buy Epic instead of the platform formerly known as Twitter. Imagine that he had developed his own EMR and informed every Epic user that they should watch their email for their assigned migration dates to the system he had developed, to be completed in the next 60 days. Read more… EMR shutdown highlights vulnerability in health care IT originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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If surgery is so precise, why are we leaving outcomes up to chance?

KevinMD

It is well known that today there is significant variability in surgical outcomes – not only in different parts of the world, but even within the hospital. And, little understanding as to why. While video is becoming a key component of surgery, up until now, it has gone largely uncaptured, making it impossible for surgeons Read more… If surgery is so precise, why are we leaving outcomes up to chance?

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Salesforce launches healthcare data platform Einstein Copilot: Health Actions

Mobi Health News

The software company is launching its new AI-powered healthcare product that uses health organization's data to personalize patient care to reduce administrative tasks.

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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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Cedars-Sinai utilizes Apple Vision Pro and AI to create mental health companion

Mobi Health News

Xaia is an AI-enabled digital therapy platform accessible via Apple's augmented reality headset that helps individuals with pain, anxiety, depression and addiction.

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Streamlining emergency care with virtual video telemedicine

Mobi Health News

At HIMSS24 preconference Virtual Care Forum, Stanford Healthcare representatives discussed the care system's implementation of a virtual fast track program in its emergency department.

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Q&A: Former Walt Disney Imagineer on creating immersive experiences for healthcare

Mobi Health News

Joe Lanzisero, VP of Zeitgeist Design & Production and former Walt Disney Imagineer, discusses crafting experiences that captivate and how those methods can be applied within healthcare.

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Virtual agents, chatbots can improve care delivery, but trust is critical

Mobi Health News

Experts emphasized the value of proactive approaches, meaningful interactions and seamless connections to human support while using AI-enabled chatbots in healthcare.

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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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Fitbit, Quest partner to study metabolic health using wearable data

Mobi Health News

The Wearables for Metabolic Health study will use Fitbit behavioral and biometric data and laboratory tests to attain insights into metabolic health and disease prevention.

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Georgia partners with Aetna Health for Georgia Unity, a social data platform for whole health integration

Mobi Health News

At HIMSS24, Dr. Denise Hines and Shirelle King of Georgia Health Information Network discuss social integration to foster trust in underserved communities.

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Virtual second opinions are popular but wariness persists on AI diagnosis tools

Mobi Health News

A survey by the Cleveland Clinic revealed nearly four in ten respondents had reservations around seeking a second opinion if the provider used AI diagnostic tools.

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Contributed: Shortcomings and opportunities for health equity in pediatrics

Mobi Health News

Ian Miller, program lead at the Digital Medicine Society (DiMe), highlights how digital health offerings can improve access to physical and mental healthcare for children.

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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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Q&A: Verily on using generative AI within healthcare

Mobi Health News

Andrew Trister, Verily's chief medical and science officer, discusses the company's use of generative AI and its work with Google.

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Takeaways from the Virtual Care Forum at HIMSS24

Mobi Health News

Experts discussed new emergency department models using telemedicine, building trust in virtual healthcare environments and public/private sector collaboration.

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Digital twin company Unlearn secures $50M

Mobi Health News

The California-based company will put the funds toward its workforce, growing its data and further investing in R&D initiatives and engineering capabilities.

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China unveils ChatGPT-like medical chatbot service

Mobi Health News

Its national research institute has built a chatbot based on Meta's LLM which can answer doctors' questions with up to 95% accuracy.

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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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Daewoong Pharmaceutical digested 800 million compounds to facilitate AI drug discovery

Mobi Health News

Alongside generative AI, the large database has been foundational to the development of its latest AI-powered drug discovery system.

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Hologic AI-powered cancer screening system wins FDA approval

Mobi Health News

The digital cytology system helps identify cervical cancer cells and precancerous lesions using deep learning AI and volumetric imaging technology.

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The state of digital health funding and what investors are seeking

Mobi Health News

Experts discussed what investors look for when considering funding a digital health startup and what teams should focus on when developing a product.