Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The resourceful and caring team at Reno Sparks Tribal Health Center (RSTHC) has been leveraging technology from NextGen Healthcare (NextGen) to deliver quality care to the American Indians in their community. Now, with the recent CMS announcement, they will be able to add traditional medicine. Healthcare IT Today had the opportunity to sit down with Angie Wilson, Tribal Health Director at RSTHC while she was attending the 2024 NextGen User Group Meeting (#NextGenUGM24).

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Over the past decade, the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine has seen an increase in the number of highly complex infections. That's related to a few different factors. THE PROBLEM First, the population of the Sooner State has been trending less healthy in general. Second, surgeons at the Oklahoma City-based medical school are performing more complex surgeries.

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Lloyd Price

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Exec Summary: While the healthtech M&A landscape is complex and subject to change, the long-term outlook remains positive. The increasing importance of digital health, coupled with abundant capital and supportive regulatory environments, is likely to drive continued M&A activity and higher valuations. In 2025, HealthTech valuations are expected to continue their upward trajectory, driven by several key factors: 1.

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KevinMD

DECEMBER 2, 2024

My vote for Time’s Person of the Year is Artificial Intelligence (AI). I think AI is the most talked about and hyped (overhyped?) development of 2024, already transforming operations across numerous sectors, from manufacturing to financial services. In the health sector, AI has ushered in groundbreaking advancements in several areas, including psychotherapy, substituting for therapists and also posing ominous portents for Read more… Are the AI safeguards currently in place sufficient to pr

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Speaker: Dr. Christine Gall, DrPH, MS, BSN, RN

The promise of virtual care is no longer theoretical and is now a critical solution to many of healthcare’s most urgent challenges. Yet many healthcare leaders remain unsure how to build a business case for investment and launching the right program at the right time can be the difference between value and failure. For organizations seeking a financially sound, clinically effective entry point, Virtual Patient Observation (VPO) offers a compelling case to lead with.

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GlobalMed

DECEMBER 2, 2024

In today’s competitive business environment, implementing an employee wellness platform is not just a trend but a necessity for fostering a healthy, productive workforce. As companies seek to reduce burnout and enhance productivity, understanding the costs associated with integrating such platforms becomes crucial. Using GlobalMed Wellness as a case study, this blog delves into the factors influencing implementation costs and highlights the benefits of investing in employee wellness.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The following is a guest article by Emmanuelle Hose, Global Vice President of Industry Solutions at Rimini Street The use of AI in the healthcare market is booming , having reached $22,449.3 million in 2023 and is expected to grow 37.5% annually through 2030. From enhancing patient care and streamlining administrative processes to aiding in medical research and diagnostics, AI is revolutionizing healthcare.

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Lloyd Price

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Exec Summary: The wound care market is a rapidly growing market, with a projected value of $27.2 billion by 2027. This growth is being driven by a number of factors, including the increasing prevalence of chronic wounds, the aging population, and technological advances in wound care. Some of the emerging technologies in wound care include: Nanotechnology: Nanotechnology is being used to develop new wound dressings that can deliver drugs and other therapies directly to the wound site.

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Connected Health Initiative

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Studies show that remote monitoring services and wearable health technology can reduce care costs for patients and the healthcare system while improving patient outcomes and engagement. The Connected Health Initiative (CHI) strongly believes in the promise of digital health to help improve health equity and access and recently hosted a webinar focused on the importance of remote patient monitoring and wearable health technology for the continued improvement of health outcomes.

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Health Populi

DECEMBER 2, 2024

December 1 2024 was World AIDS Day , which was observed by the Biden White House with the display of the entire AIDS Memorial Quilt on the South Lawn — all 54 tons of it. The Biden-Harris Administration announced efforts , in advance of World AIDS Day, to continue to fight HIV/AIDS “at home and abroad.” The press release for the effort noted that, ”We remember those who have died from AIDS-related illnesses—honoring their courage and contributions as essential to the progress m

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Speaker: Brian Richardson, Brian Richardson, Founder and CEO of Richardson Consulting Group

Let’s face it—most ethics and compliance training programs aren’t winning awards for engagement. But that doesn’t mean they can’t be effective, captivating, and maybe even enjoyable! Join learning design expert Brian Richardson for a dynamic session on how to breathe new life into your ethics and compliance training. We'll explore innovative strategies to bring traditionally dry topics to life, making them resonate with learners and drive tangible change.

Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 2, 2024

HealthEx’s AI-Driven Preference and Consent Platform Simplifies Patient Experience, Automates Security and Compliance for Healthcare Organizations, Unlocking how Data can be Used for Good HealthEx , a team of healthcare and technology veterans building a global consumer preference and consent platform for healthcare to unlock data access, launched today and announced $14M in Seed and Series A funding.

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Geonetric

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The new year will be here before we know it — are you (and your marketing strategy) ready? If you could use a few pointers to help reach your 2025 goals, the Geonetric team is here to help! We put together several resources over the course of 2024 to help you tackle rising digital healthcare […] Read 2024 Digital Healthcare Marketing Downloads at Geonetric.com.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 2, 2024

For the 85th episode of the CIO podcast hosted by Healthcare IT Today, we are talking about migrating Epic to the cloud with this episode’s special guest, Tim Calahan, MS, MBA, DBA, Chief Technology Officer at Michigan Medicine and CEO of EHC Consulting ! We kick this episode off by discussing why migrating Epic to the cloud should be a key priority for hospitals.

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Mobi Health News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The company says 510(k) clearance will allow it to pursue multiple business opportunities pertaining to remote patient monitoring and clinical trials.

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Many administrators at large and small medical practices and labs can be fearful of bringing in a third party to help with their revenue cycle. For some, this is a fear of giving up control; for others, it is about avoiding staff losses. But a strategic approach with a partner that knows one-size-fits-all is not the solution for every customer, and instead, offers a tailored service that helps an organization close weaknesses in their billing operations by using a proven, highly professional, op

FierceHealthIT

DECEMBER 2, 2024

A group of legislators is calling on the Department of Justice to dig into whether pharmacy benefit managers played a role in the opioid epidemic. | A group of legislators is calling on the Department of Justice to dig into whether pharmacy benefit managers played a role in the opioid epidemic.

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Mobi Health News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The announcement comes two months after the pair revealed at the UN General Assembly its intent to expand Zipline infrastructure to improve care access nationwide.

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FierceHealthIT

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Nearly half of rural hospitals moved out of the high-risk category after a merger, acquisition or affiliation with a larger system, a new analysis has found. | The analysis, conducted by healthcare consulting firm Dobson DaVanzo, found that among 110 rural hospitals that closed between 2011 and 2021, more than half were standalone hospitals without support from larger systems.

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Mobi Health News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The deal boosts GE HealthCare's pharma diagnostics sector and signifies its dedication to molecular imaging.

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Speaker: Amie Phillips Pablo, VP, Corporate Compliance & Privacy Officer at Novo Nordisk

In today’s complex healthcare environment, navigating third-party relationships has become even more challenging—whether it’s vendor relationships, employee activities, or patient-facing interactions. Left unmanaged, these conflicts can compromise trust, regulatory compliance, and even organizational reputation. So, how can healthcare teams stay ahead?

DigitalHealth

DECEMBER 2, 2024

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust has selected Nervecentre as its preferred supplier for an electronic patient record (EPR).

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LeanIX

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The UK government's G-Cloud Digital Marketplace is a digital store where public sector organizations can purchase reliable, best-of-breed cloud applications. Discover why SAP LeanIX has now been included in this list of vital services.

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DigitalHealth

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Many of the initial concerns about the FDP have proven unfounded one year after its launch, writes Matthew Taylor, CEO of NHS Confederation.

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FierceHealthIT

DECEMBER 2, 2024

At Fierce Healthcare, we keep track of all the venture capital being funneled into the health tech and digital health industries. | Beta Bionics landed $60 million for diabetes management solutions, Medicaid startup Diverge Health picked up $52 million backed by GV and TailorMed secured $40 million for its patient financial assistance platform. Check out other recent funding rounds.

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DigitalHealth

DECEMBER 2, 2024

A major data breach of Alder Hey Children’s NHS FT's online systems has seen private information published online and shared via social media.

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FierceHealthIT

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Health benefits startup StretchDollar has raised $6 million from its latest seed funding rounds to improve its self-service platform, the company announced today. | Health benefits startup StretchDollar has raised $6 million, with help from Oscar Health, as the two companies put their weight behind ICHRAs.

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DigitalHealth

DECEMBER 2, 2024

PocDoc has raised £5m in pre-series A round to help grow its app-based platform for the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of diseases.

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FierceHealthIT

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Veradigm has launched an ambient AI scribe powered by AvodahMed to allow practitioners to save time generating patient encounter notes and reduce provider burnout. | AvodahMed and Veradigm worked closely to integrate the scribe into Veradigm's EHR solutions to maximize the time savings of the technology.

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Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

LeanIX

DECEMBER 2, 2024

AI governance is an essential process for ensuring generative AI achieves the potential envisioned for it. We spoke to Gabriela Mazorra , former Chair of the AI Governance Working Group with AI Forum NZ, about how we can ensure the AI dream doesn't turn into a nightmare.

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BMC Digital Health

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Mobile health (mHealth) applications have been utilized in chronic diseases to improve medication adherence, though factors driving engagement remain understudied. We previously demonstrated the benefits of mH.

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