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How AI could widen health disparities without stronger policies

KevinMD

In the realm of health care, artificial intelligence (AI) stands as a beacon of transformative potential. With its ability to process vast amounts of data, AI promises to streamline diagnostic processes, enhance treatment precision, and revolutionize patient care. Yet, it’s overshadowed by various ethical concerns about perpetuating existing biases and systemic discrimination.

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1 in 2 U.S. Women (“The Bedrock of Society”) Self-Ration Care – the Latest Deloitte Findings

Health Populi

Women in the U.S. are more likely to avoid care than men in America, Deloitte found in the consulting firm’s latest survey on consumers and health care. Deloitte coins this phenomenon as a “triple-threat” that women face in the U.S. health care environment, the 3 “threats” being, Affordability, Access, and, Prior experience — that is the health disparity among women who have seen personal mis-diagnosis, bias, or treatment that hasn’t been consistent with

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Queensland begins telestroke pilot and more briefs

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Queensland to pilot telestroke service at Hervey Bay Hospital The Queensland government has designated Hervey Bay Hospital as the pilot site for the upcoming statewide telestroke service. Based on a media release, doctors and nurses at Hervey Bay Hospital are being prepared for the Queensland Telestroke Service pilot happening in the coming weeks. Queensland is the remaining Australian state to launch a telestroke service.

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AI Advances Bring RCM To an Inflection Point

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Various forms of automation have long been present within healthcare revenue cycle management (RCM). However, advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have brought the industry to a significant inflection point, where the use cases for AI […] The article AI Advances Bring RCM To an Inflection Point appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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UTHealth Houston collaborates with OpenAI to offer clinicians HIPAA-compliant ChatGPT solutions

FierceHealthIT

UTHealth Houston unveiled a partnership with OpenAI on Friday to build and deploy algorithms for use in medical training and at the patient’s bedside. | UTHealth Houston, an academic medical center in Texas, is partnering with OpenAI to give clinicians, faculty and students access to ChatGPT tools to build custom, HIPAA-compliant AI solutions.

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Obesity is a Public Health Epidemic in the U.S. — The Case for GLP-1 Coverage, Affordability and Equity

Health Populi

“If the U.S. were sensible, weight management would be treated as a public health issue,” David Cutler writes in the JAMA Health Forum dated August 15, 2024. Dr. Cutler, distinguished economics professor at Harvard, talks about “the pathology of U.S. health care” citing the example of weight loss medications — in short, the uptake of GLP-1 drugs to address Type 2 diabetes first, and subsequently obesity.

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Providers that demonstrate how telemedicine can boost equity

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Enterprise Taxonomy: Telehealth Operations Patient Access Population and Public Health Quality Care Business Care Node settings: Exclude from Accelerate RSS feed

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How to Reduce Cyber Risk in Healthcare Organizations

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By David Sampson, VP of Cyber Risk & Strategy, Thrive. In February, hackers took Change Healthcare offline in one of the most high-profile and wide-reaching cyberattacks to date. Change Healthcare serves hundreds of thousands of […] The article How to Reduce Cyber Risk in Healthcare Organizations appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Knack Global Acquires Anesthesia RCM Leader, Merrick Management, Inc.

Healthcare IT Today

Knack Global (Knack) , an industry-leading provider of tech-enabled, end-to-end revenue cycle management (RCM) solutions, is pleased to announce its acquisition of Merrick Management, Inc. (Merrick). Founded in 1975 with offices in Lexington, Kentucky, Merrick provides comprehensive RCM, practice management, accounting, and tax services to anesthesia providers across the southeast.

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Real-Life Examples of HIPAA Violations and How to Avoid Them

Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer

Download our 30-minute webinar where we delve into real-life examples of HIPAA violations and preventative measures every organization should know! You will learn: The critical factors that lead to HIPAA violations and how to identify them. Three compelling real-life cases of organizations that faced severe HIPAA penalties. Proven strategies to safeguard YOUR organization against HIPAA violations.

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PM pledges move to a ‘digital NHS’, following Lord Darzi report

DigitalHealth

Prime minister Sir Keir Starmer has pledged a move “from an analogue to a digital NHS”, following the publication of Lord Ara Darzi’s report.

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Nationwide hospital mortality risk fell as acuity, volumes rose, report finds

FierceHealthIT

Hospital patients’ risk of death has fallen substantially since the COVID-19 pandemic and the months preceding it, even as hospitals are treating more and sicker patients, according to a new report | An analysis of 715 hospitals' patient safety metrics showed that patients hospitalized in Q1 2024 were about 22% more likely to survive as compared to Q4 2019, after adjusting for illness severity.

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Apple Unveils Innovative Health Features for Sleep Apnea and Hearing Health

Digital Health Global

Apple Watch delivers new sleep apnea notifications, and AirPods Pro 2 provide the world’s first all-in-one hearing health experience including a clinical-grade, over-the-counter Hearing Aid feature On September 9, 2024, Apple announced a series of innovative health features designed to address conditions affecting billions of people worldwide. These new innovations, delivered through the Apple Watch and AirPods Pro 2, expand Apple’s efforts to enhance sleep and hearing health.

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Ensuring Technical Readiness for Your Go-Live

Optimum Healthcare IT

Ensure a seamless go-live with a Technical Dress Rehearsal (TDR). Identify and resolve issues early, reduce stress, and enhance patient safety. The post Ensuring Technical Readiness for Your Go-Live appeared first on Optimum Healthcare IT.

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From Payroll Pains to Growth Gains: Streamlining Payroll & HR for Success

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

In the world of small business management, the challenge of managing payroll & HR efficiently while scaling operations can be overwhelming. Yet, with the right strategies in place, these challenges can become opportunities for growth and innovation. In this session, Joe Sharpe, Senior Director of Managed Payroll Services at IRIS, will reveal practical methods and expert insights for outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes, resulting in substantial time and resource savings.

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PreciseDx Secures $20.7 Million Series B to Advance AI-Powered Cancer Risk Assessments

Healthcare IT Today

Funding will Support Expanded Commercialization Efforts for PreciseBreast Risk Assessment PreciseDx , a leading innovator in oncology diagnostics leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) for new, morphology-driven disease analysis, today announced that it has raised $20.7 million in Series B funding, bringing its total funding to date to $31.5 million.

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‘Patient died after GP surgery took three days to respond to email’

DigitalHealth

The Department of Health and Social Care and SSP Health must take action to improve GP electronic triage systems, following a patient death.

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West Tennessee Healthcare President, CEO James Ross dies

FierceHealthIT

James Ross, president and CEO of West Tennessee Healthcare, died Thursday morning, according to an announcement from the health system on social media. | The nurse-executive had been with the seven-hospital nonprofit for nearly four decades and was a prominent member of the Jackson, Tennessee, community.

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Deja vu -- Apple announces hearing aid feature -- will it help older adults?

Aging in Place Technology Watch

The FDA jumps to approve when Apple approaches. This sounded familiar, and merits a look back to a blog post from September 2018 : “When Apple speaks, a puzzled market listens. When Apple announces, industries crane their necks to hear. Last week they announced two features of a new watch, ECG monitoring and fall detection. In July, Tim Cook apparently did not want to get into the world of FDA regulation.

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How 3 Urgent Cares Tackled Key Metrics For Accelerated Growth

Considering the growth of your clinic? It’s difficult to advance any business today without using technology — but what will truly enhance your daily operations? How successful are other urgent care centers with these solutions? This article offers a glimpse into real-world technology experiences from urgent care centers like yours. Discover how various solutions can boost your growth potential and see firsthand how effective they are.

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Key Themes from the Morgan Stanley 22nd Annual Global Healthcare Conference 2024

Lloyd Price

Exec Summary: The Morgan Stanley 22nd Annual Global Healthcare Conference was held in September 2024. Key themes discussed during the conference included: 1. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML): AI and ML are revolutionising the healthcare industry, from drug discovery to patient diagnosis and treatment. Conference participants discussed the potential of these technologies to improve healthcare outcomes and efficiency. 2.

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EnableComp Acquires ANI Healthcare Solutions, Expanding Its Denial Management Solutions Within Its Award-Winning Specialty RCM Platform

Healthcare IT Today

EnableComp , a market leader in specialty revenue cycle solutions for healthcare, announced that it has acquired ANI Healthcare Solutions, LLC (ANI) , a San Francisco-based denial management company. With this acquisition, EnableComp adds ANI’s denial management expertise to its comprehensive solution suite and further expands the proficiency of the E360 RCM intelligent automation platform.

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NHS warned on rollout of AI-powered genomic health prediction

DigitalHealth

AI-powered genomic health prediction could pose significant risks concerning privacy and discrimination, according to a new report.

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Sanders, Cassidy promise to hold Steward Health Care CEO in contempt after no-show

FierceHealthIT

Steward Health Care CEO Ralph de la Torre, M.D., defied a subpoena to testify before Congress Thursday morning, leading heads of the investigating committee to promise civil enforcement and crimina | Despite receiving a Congressional subpoena, Ralph de la Torre, M.D., did not attend a Thursday morning hearing where he was scheduled to testify on the for-profit's financial struggles.

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Pricing for Profit: How to Set, Negotiate, and Succeed

Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a

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What are Wellness Platforms?

GlobalMed

In today’s fast-paced corporate world, employee well-being has become more crucial than ever. With stress levels on the rise and work-life balance often tipping the scale, companies are looking for innovative ways to support their workforce. Enter wellness platforms – comprehensive solutions designed to enhance employee health, increase productivity, and boost morale.

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Supporting Your Team During AI Adoption: Workforce Adaptation and Training Systems

BHM Healthcare Solutions

Part 4: Supporting Your Team During AI Adoption. opportunities for improving patient care and operational efficiency. However, successful implementation hinges on effective workforce adaptation and training. The post Supporting Your Team During AI Adoption: Workforce Adaptation and Training Systems appeared first on BHM Healthcare Solutions.

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CharmHealth Expands Into Enterprise Market with New Features

Healthcare IT Today

CharmHealth , an EHR company known for catering to small and mid-sized medical practices, is adding features for larger provider organizations. The move into what the company calls the “enterprise space” is a response to existing customer growth and a desire to capture new business from larger organizations. Healthcare IT Today sat down with Venky Chellappa, CharmHealth’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing at the company’s annual user group conference – Charmalot2024 – to learn mo

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Pancreatic cancer online tool assesses risk of inheriting disease

DigitalHealth

Pancreatic Cancer UK has launched an online tool for families who have lost a loved one to assess their risk of inheriting the disease.

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Enhance Healthcare Efficiency With Top Payroll & HCM Services

Running a healthcare facility requires precision and care, not just for patients but also for your staff. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," helps healthcare providers choose the best provider. Efficient payroll management ensures timely, accurate payments, critical for maintaining staff morale and trust. Compliance support helps navigate complex healthcare regulations and avoid costly fines.

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Lehigh Valley Health Network agrees to $65M settlement over ransomware attack that leaked nude photos

FierceHealthIT

Lehigh Valley Health Network has come to a $65 million class-action lawsuit settlement stemming from a 2023 ransomware attack that led to hundreds of patients’ nude medical record photos being post | After the nonprofit system refused to meet a ransomware gang's demands, over 600 patients' nude medical record photos were posted online. The plaintiffs' legal representation described the settlement as the largest of its kind.

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Xealth Recognized as Quarterfinalist for the Digital Health Hub Foundation: Digital Health Awards

Xealth

SEATTLE—September 11, 2024— Xealth , the leader in enabling digital health at scale, is thrilled to announce its selection as a quarterfinalist for the prestigious 2024 Digital Health Hub Foundation: Digital Health Awards, presented by the Digital Health Hub Foundation. Xealth was chosen as a quarterfinalist for Best in Class: Home Health Diagnostics.

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Digital Health Unplugged Podcast: Why is the NHS so difficult to sell to?

Lloyd Price

Digital Health Unplugged Podcast Jordan Sollof, reporter at Digital Health News , is joined by Lloyd Price and Mohammad Al-Ubaydli to talk about procurement and why the NHS is so difficult to sell to. From their own experience, Price, a HealthTech founder, M&A advisor for Nelson Advisors and Non-Executive Director for various Digital Health companies, and Al-Ubaydli, Founder and Chief Executive of Digital Health social enterprise, Patients Know Best , shine a light on the main issues that ca