Wed.Nov 06, 2024

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Ensuring optimal functionality for IoT devices in outpatient care

KevinMD

From defibrillators and ventilators to infusion pumps and dialysis equipment, Internet of Things (IoT) medical devices significantly enhance outpatient care. Patients can record and send measurements remotely, eliminating the need for follow-up visits. At the same time, these devices help understaffed outpatient facilities that might not have the capacity to send caregivers for home visits.

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XRHealth acquires cognitive training VR company NeuroReality

Mobi Health News

The acquisition includes all of NeuroReality's assets, including its flagship rehabilitation product, Koji's Quest.

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How’s Life? Around the World – In the U.S., It’s the Sadness That Stands Out

Health Populi

A new report from the OECD asks the question, “How’s Life?” with the tagline letting us know the plotline focuses on “well-being and resilience in times of crisis.” The Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has tracked the well-being of member nations for the past six years, taking a broad view on the definition of holistic health — including physical, mental, financial, and social aspects of people living in OECD countries.

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Research Grid secures $6.5M for AI automation engine for clinical trials

Mobi Health News

The company will use the funds to expand in Asian and U.S. markets, advance its AI algorithms and grow its workforce.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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This Week’s Health IT Jobs – November 6, 2024

Healthcare IT Today

It can be very overwhelming scrolling though job board after job board in search of a position that fits your wants and needs. Let us take that stress away by finding a mix of great health IT jobs for you! We hope you enjoy this look at some of the health IT jobs we saw healthcare organizations trying to fill this week. Here’s a quick look at some of the health IT jobs we found: Director of Provider Coding and Billing – Tanner Health Senior Healthcare Planner – Ballinger Digita

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US Supreme Court reviews case impacting billions in Medicare DSH payments for hospitals

FierceHealthIT

The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments Monday in a case centered on Congress’ formula for calculating disproportionate share hospital payments. | The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments Monday in a case centered on Congress’ formula for calculating disproportionate share hospital payments.

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DarioHealth teams up with pharma company to boost user engagement

Mobi Health News

The aim of the alliance is to collect insights on patient outcomes and drug effectiveness with the Dario Connect platform.

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Innovating Epidurals and Spinal Cord Stimulators Procedures with Often Medical

Digital Health Global

Digital Health Blogs partnered with Startup Breeze 2024 to award the most innovative proposals with a special award. The awarded projects, Often Medical and MicroVaxxine , were announced during the Startup Breeze 2024 final on October 9th. After a short while, we met with Often Medical CTO & Co-founder, Armando Ricciardi. He shared their mission to create a smarter, more efficient healthcare system.

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UK government to create surveillance system for future pandemics

DigitalHealth

The UK government has announced plans to create a real-time surveillance system to monitor the threat of future pandemics and prevent disease.

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From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven

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CVS taps former UnitedHealthcare CEO Steve Nelson to lead Aetna

FierceHealthIT

CVS Health announced two key leadership appointments as it continues the push to improve its financial performance. | CVS Health announced two key leadership appointments as it continues the push to improve its financial performance.

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How robots can turn the NHS from a cost centre to an economic driver

DigitalHealth

With the right support, the UK’s world-leading healthcare robotics could ease pressure on the NHS and boost national prosperity, writes Lisa Farrell at the National Robotarium

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Innovating Healthcare: Insights from Anna-Maria Heidinger at Frontiers Health 2024

Digital Health Global

A few weeks ago in Berlin, during the Frontiers Health 2024 conference, Deep Dive editor at pharmaphorum, Eloise McLennan , met with Anna-Maria Heidinger , Head of DSPACE at Daiichi Sankyo Europe, to discuss how they are transforming healthcare through innovative strategies and partnerships. DSPACE: A Hub for Digital Innovation DSPACE is the digital innovation hub of Daiichi Sankyo, designed to support the company’s transition from an innovative pharma company to an innovative health company.

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London cancer alliance integrates AI for faster chest X-ray results

DigitalHealth

A project by North East London Cancer Alliance is integrating AI into cancer diagnostic pathways to achieve faster chest X-ray results.

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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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FAQ: Upgrading to ActiLife 7 To Collect and Manage Wearable Data

ActiGraph

Last month ActiGraph released a new version of our academic software platform, ActiLife 7. Our legacy ActiLife data processing software is designed to provide the flexibility researchers need to process and analyze wearable device data.

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The Evolution from Health 1.0 to Health 3.0 and Heading to Health 4.0

Healthcare IT Today

When the internet first started, websites were essentially full of static content. Very useful at the time, but not very dynamic. As internet technology evolved, websites were able to be much more interactive and were able to do things like user-generated content, dynamic content, and facilitate broad collaboration with other people. Not to mention, the internet became much easier to use and impactful on our lives.

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OpenNotes partners with Abridge to study how AI-generated notes can benefit patients

FierceHealthIT

There's currently a big focus on using artificial intelligence to reduce administrative burdens for clinicians, especially with medical notetaking and clinical summaries. | OpenNotes, a health transparency research group, is partnering with AI medical scribe startup Abridge to evaluate AI-generated patient visit summaries, but from a patient-centric lens.

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AI and Automation-Driven Efficiency: Driving Improvement Across the Healthcare Administration Ecosystem While Empowering Staff

Healthcare IT Today

AI and automation are all the buzz in healthcare technology right now. There’s a feeling that if you’re not doing it, then you’re doing something wrong. The challenge for healthcare IT leaders is that they aren’t sure the best ways to leverage AI and automation. Plus, they’re asking which are real and which aren’t truly tested on healthcare problems.

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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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Clover Health pushing for growth, shows 74% net income boost

FierceHealthIT

Medicare Advantage insurer Clover Health believes its AI assistant platform has positioned the company toward success next year. | Clover Health feels its in a strong position with a robust star ratings performance and its proprietary AI. The company recorded a net loss of $8.8M this quarter.

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TEFCA Is Live – Clarifying Common Misperceptions

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Jay Nakashima, President at eHealth Exchange Change is scary. And when change is as big and complex as the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement™ (TEFCA™), we understand why some might want to take a wait-and-see approach. But we believe that is a mistake. At eHealth Exchange, which is one of the first Qualified Health Information Networks™ (QHINs™) under TEFCA, we have a front-row seat to the framework’s ongoing implementation.

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CVS holds back guidance as it outlines plan to right the ship at Aetna

FierceHealthIT

CVS did not release formal guidance for 2024 as part of its earnings call Wednesday morning as it continues to navigate headwinds at the insurance business. | CVS did not release formal guidance for 2024 as part of its earnings call Wednesday morning as it continues to navigate headwinds at the insurance business.

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Bessemer’s Key Benchmarks for Health Tech

Digital Health Wire

Bessemer Venture Partners put out an update to its top-tier blog series on benchmarks that health tech startups can use to see how they stack up against the competition. We won’t dive into the full industry overview, but here’s a look at a few of the key metrics Bessemer shared to illustrate how the health tech segment has evolved since last year. Graduating is hard.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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The Future of Healthcare is Handheld: How Butterfly Network’s Approach to Point-of-Contact Ultrasound is Redefining Patient Care

FierceHealthIT

The Future of Healthcare is Handheld: How Butterfly Network’s Approach to Point-of-Contact Ultrasound is Redefining Patient Care jpiatt Wed, 11/06/2024 - 12:42

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HIStalk Interviews Kyle Kiser, CEO, Arrive Health

HIStalk Interviews

Kyle Kiser is CEO of Arrive Health. Tell me about.

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Onc.AI Serial Imaging Response Score Outperforms Traditional Methods for Early Assessment of NSCLC Immunotherapy Outcomes

Digital Health Global

Multi-institutional study presented at the SITC annual meeting highlights the ability of Onc.AI’s imaging-based biomarker to improve identification of long-term survivors at first follow up (HR 0.33). SAN CARLOS, Calif. & WATERLOO, Ontario–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Onc.AI , a digital health company developing AI-driven oncology clinical management solutions, announced that results from a study evaluating the use of serial imaging in advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) will be pres

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Insurers prep for Trump admin friendly to Medicare Advantage and mergers, hostile to Medicaid and ACA

FierceHealthIT

President Donald Trump has won back the White House, and with his win, many health plans are seeing their stocks rise. | Major health insurers are seeing stocks increase as investors ready for a Trump term receptive to Medicare Advantage and mergers. Health plans reliant on Medicaid and the ACA saw their stocks dip.

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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.