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Insurtech company Clover Health will exit the ACO REACH program

Mobi Health News

The company's CEO said it is leaving the CMS program at the end of the performance year due to not seeing a clear path to profitability.

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The Consumerization of AI in Healthcare – The Early Days of AI-Trust

Health Populi

Most people in the U.S. are bullish on the role AI will play in health care in 2024, especially to lower access barriers to care and to diagnose and detect health conditions. Two new studies point to the consumerization of AI in healthcare, from Medtronic and Deloitte. This post weaves their findings together and suggests some planning points for 2024.

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How people with hearing difficulties found support from a ChatGPT-powered business record-keeping tool

Mobi Health News

An automotive manufacturer in Japan has transformed its speech-to-text mobile app to an audio recognition system to help alleviate barriers in communication.

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The synergy of AI and human intelligence in transforming health care

KevinMD

The health care industry is witnessing a transformative phase with the integration of artificial intelligence (AI). AI’s ability to process vast amounts of data and provide predictive insights is revolutionizing medical diagnostics and patient care. AI’s precision is invaluable in diagnosing and managing kidney disease, offering both speed and accuracy in analyzing patient data.

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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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Endoluminal robotics company EndoQuest scores $42M

Mobi Health News

The gastrointestinal surgery-focused company will use the funds to advance its endoluminal robotics technology for minimally invasive procedures.

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Maia Oncology picks up $4.25M to build out virtual primary care clinic for cancer patients

FierceHealthIT

Five years ago, Liya Shuster-Bier entered cancer as an otherwise healthy 29-year-old. | Maia Oncology raised $4.25 million in seed funding to hone its go-to-market strategy, hire more talent and launch its first pilot in partnership with a cancer center and health insurance company.

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Prevention becoming reality: A new approach to supporting patients on the waiting list

DigitalHealth

An integrated care system is using novel technology to identify patients in greatest need, offer them targeted interventions, and ease the strain on NHS resources. By Professor Rowan Pritchard-Jones.

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Northwell, NYC Children's Services, foster agencies team up to help young adults transition from foster care

FierceHealthIT

Northwell Health has teamed up with New York City organizations to launch a new pilot program that aims to improve healthcare services for young adults transitioning out of foster care. | Working with the Administration for Children's Services and the Center for Fair Futures’ coaches, the program will enroll 50 to 100 transition-age adults, pairing them with Northwell’s patient navigation services.

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AI Pioneer Rainbird Technologies Names Klick Health as Its Exclusive North American Life Sciences Partner

Digital Health Global

Partnership to supercharge healthcare product commercialization using Rainbird’s next-generation Decision Intelligence platform LONDON & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Rainbird Technologies and Klick Health today announced an exclusive, new partnership that will bring Rainbird’s proven Decision Intelligence platform to life sciences companies across North America, reinforcing both companies’ success working in highly regulated industries.

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Best Practices for Sharing Protected Health Information (PHI)

Explore essential topics in this ebook, including what constitutes PHI and how to identify it using 18 indicators. Gain insights into the importance of safeguarding PHI to protect patient privacy and learn about the severe consequences of HIPAA violations. Discover practical strategies for securely exchanging PHI within your healthcare organization, including assessing risks and implementing effective safeguards.

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Joint Commission's new voluntary certification helps hospitals ensure 'responsible' use of patient data

FierceHealthIT

The Joint Commission is launching a voluntary certification program for hospitals and critical access hospitals to demonstrate their responsible use of patient’s health data for non-clinical purpos | The accreditation giant wants its Responsible Use of Health Data Certification program to serve as an objective evaluation of whether a hospital is following best practices around secondary use of data.

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Ireland’s National Forensic Medical Health Svc Goes Live with TrakCare

DigitalHealth

National Forensic Medical Health Service (NFMHS), has gone live with the industry-leading healthcare information system, InterSystems TrakCare.

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Blue Shield of California discloses data breach, number of members impacted unclear

FierceHealthIT

Data on Blue Shield of California members may have been exposed due to a vulnerability in the MOVEit file transfer platform. | Data on Blue Shield of California members may have been exposed due to a vulnerability in the MOVEit file transfer platform.

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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ?

DigitalHealth

This briefing includes a milestone for consultant surgeons at Norfolk and Norwich Uni Hospital and Proximie launching its first Software Development Kit.

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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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New Jersey's RWJUH, nurses' union strike tentative deal to end contentious 4-month strike

FierceHealthIT

New Jersey’s largest academic medical center has reached a tentative agreement with a union representing about 1,700 of its nurses to end a four-month strike. | The labor dispute over pay and staffing held about 1,700 nurses without pay or benefits and drew the attention of top U.S. health policy legislators.

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NHS Providers CEO confirmed as keynote for Digital Health Rewired 2024

DigitalHealth

Digital Health has revealed that Sir Julian Hartley, CEO of NHS Providers, is the latest confirmed keynote speaker for Rewired 2024.

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CVS Health rebrands healthcare services business as it plots long-term growth strategy

FierceHealthIT

After spending nearly $20 billion to pick up Signify Health and Oak Street Health this year, CVS rebranded its health services business to "CVS Healthspire" as it plots its long-term growth strateg | After spending nearly $20 billion to pick up Signify Health and Oak Street Health this year, CVS rebranded its health services business to "CVS Healthspire" as it plots its long-term growth strategy.

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PCMIS and SilverCloud collaborate for HSE programme

DigitalHealth

The National Digital Mental Health Program for Ireland is being supported by a new collaboration between PCMIS and SilverCloud by Amwell.

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The Essential Guide to HIPAA-Compliant Messaging for Home Care Teams

Explore the risks posed by non-compliant consumer apps like Instagram and WhatsApp in healthcare settings. Learn about potential HIPAA penalties and use a self-evaluation flowchart to determine your organization's need for HIPAA-compliant messaging. Discover straightforward steps to implement secure communication solutions efficiently, ensuring compliance and protecting patient data effectively.

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Elevance Health's CarelonRx rolling out new digital pharmacy

FierceHealthIT

Elevance Health's pharmacy benefit manager is launching a new digital pharmacy that aims to make it easier for members to track their prescriptions. | CarelonRx Pharmacy will launch on Jan. 1, and members will be able to connect with pharmacists via text, chat or phone around the clock.

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CIO Podcast – Episode 64: Teamwork and Leadership with Anna Turman

Healthcare IT Today

For the 65th episode of the CIO podcast hosted by Healthcare IT Today, we are talking about teamwork and leadership with Anna Turman, System VP of Region Health at CommonSpirit Health ! We kick off this episode by debating what should be the top priority of a leader in our current environment. Then we discuss how CIOs can connect their why with stories while using both IT business language and human language.

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Texas court orders Bright Health into liquidation, blocks claims enforcement

FierceHealthIT

A judge in Travis County, Texas has given permission to the Texas Department of Insurance to seize Bright Health Group’s Texas subsidiary, putting the entity in receivership and liquidation. | A court order out of Texas will stop enforcement of a risk adjustment repayment agreement, though motivations behind the decision are unclear.

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Bain to Buy Guidehouse in $5 Billion Deal

Healthcare IT Today

Consulting Firm Spun Off From PwC in 2018 Bain Capital said it would acquire Guidehouse , a consulting firm that advises government organizations and businesses, in a deal valuing it at $5.3 billion including debt. The firms announced the agreement on Monday. The Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday night that the parties were close to a deal. The move is the latest by private equity firms to scoop up professional services providers as consulting growth in certain areas slows.

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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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Clover Health will exit the ACO REACH program as it focuses on profitability

FierceHealthIT

Clover Health is leaving the ACO REACH program at the end of the 2023 performance year, the company recently announced. | This will be Clover Health's final year in the ACO Reach program, as the insurer said it no longer sees a path to profitability using the model.

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Digital Health Intelligence Market Analysis

Lloyd Price

In a new series of Digital Health Intelligence Market Analysis, HealthTech Founder and M&A Advisor Lloyd Price examines a range of high potential market segments in the UK, including: 1. Virtual Care – From Hype to Reality 2. Patient Engagement Platforms – Rebuilding Trust in the NHS 3. Population Health – from Reactive Care to Proactive Prevention 4.

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Is Every Company Really A Software Company Now?

LeanIX

It's often said that every company is a software company in the modern market. Let's explore what this means, if it's really true, and how enterprise architecture can enable digital transformation.

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Health systems risk being reduced to their core

Henry Kotula

[link] This week’s graphic features our assessment of the many emerging competitive challenges to traditional health systems. Beyond inflation and high labor costs, health systems are struggling because competitors—ranging from vertically integrated payers to PE-backed physician groups—are effectively stripping away profitable services and moving them to lower-cost care sites.

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The Cost of Inefficient Communication in Home Care & Beyond

This eBook explores the critical issues of using consumer-grade messaging apps like WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and SMS in healthcare, especially home care. It highlights the negative impacts on patient care quality, data security, and HIPAA compliance and provides practical solutions to enhance communication efficiency! You will learn how to: Consolidate Messaging Platforms: Streamline communication by reducing the use of multiple apps, improving efficiency in patient care.

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Move Beyond Just Managing Content – Activate It!

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Jeff Lusby, General Manager, Healthcare IT at Quest Diagnostics As healthcare organizations come to terms with value-based care, many are hitting the wall of unstructured clinical and administrative data. Why? Frequently, efforts to digitize content are compartmentalized, when they need to be linked across departments.