Thu.Feb 09, 2023

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Senators raise concerns about telehealth startups' data sharing

Mobi Health News

In letters to Monument, Workit Health and Cerebral, the senators expressed concern about reports that the companies are sharing health data with third parties like Google and Facebook.

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Prominent Telehealth Startups Sharply Criticized by US Senators

Telebehavioral Health Institute

Following the release of a report by STAT and The Markup, which found 49 of 50 telehealth startups may fall short of legal requirements for HIPAA compliance, a bipartisan group of US senators has fiercely criticized several prominent telehealth startups for sharing patient data with Facebook, Google, and other major advertising platforms. US Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Susan Collins (R-ME), Maria Cantwell (D-WA), and Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) called on three telehealth companies to protect their

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DarioHealth, Dexcom partner to use CGM data for chronic care

Mobi Health News

The partnership allows DarioHealth to integrate data from Dexcom's continuous glucose monitors in its chronic condition management platform.

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The Ins and Outs of Remote Patient Monitoring

Healthcare IT Today

Trying to talk about Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) can be like talking about math. We’re all familiar with what it is, but there are so many different avenues that it can take, that it honestly works best to divide it into pieces, just like how math is divided into algebra, geometry, theoretical, etc. This was made clear when we reached out to our lovely Healthcare IT Today community for their insights on RPM.

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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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Southeast Asian online pharma SwipeRx gets $10 million from Sanofi, other investors

Mobi Health News

It will be used to invest in specialised healthcare logistics and financing, among other plans.

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GE HealthCare to acquire AI ultrasound guidance company Caption Health

Mobi Health News

The deal marks GE HealthCare's second announced acquisition since it debuted as an independent company early this year.

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New hybrid provider Enabled Healthcare launches in Washington with a focus on older adults with chronic conditions

FierceHealthIT

New hybrid provider Enabled Healthcare launches in Washington with a focus on older adults with chronic conditions agliadkovskaya Thu, 02/09/2023 - 13:59

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Roundup: DNA company Asa Ren raises $8M and more briefs

Mobi Health News

Also, Lunit has deployed its AI mammography solution to Dubai Hospital.

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HHS releases new guidance implementing key Medicare drug rebate program

FierceHealthIT

HHS releases new guidance implementing key Medicare drug rebate program rking Thu, 02/09/2023 - 16:01

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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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MediBuddy buys Aetna's telehealth biz in India

Mobi Health News

The latter will soon be rebranded as MediBuddy vHealth.

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Evernorth study: Risk of suicide on the rise among youth

FierceHealthIT

Evernorth study: Risk of suicide on the rise among youth pminemyer Thu, 02/09/2023 - 13:39

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London Care Record supporting care home staff in region

DigitalHealth

The end of 2022 saw the London Care Record rolled out to 28 care homes in the region, who are now benefitting from the vital information they can access.

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More physicians died from COVID-19 in pandemic's early days than expected: study

FierceHealthIT

More physicians died from COVID-19 in pandemic's early days than expected: study fdiamond Thu, 02/09/2023 - 08:39

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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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Three Ways Enterprise Visibility and Automation Benefit Staff and the Patient Experience

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Scott Hondros, Vice President of Professional Services at CenTrak. It’s often said that necessity is the mother of invention. This theory has been tested within the healthcare industry over the last few years as the COVID-19 pandemic aligned with, and expedited, the retirement of many employees in the Baby Boomer generation.

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Chutes & Ladders—Duke lands a new CEO; Verily hires new CFO following lay offs

FierceHealthIT

Chutes & Ladders—Duke lands a new CEO; Verily hires new CFO following lay offs aburky Thu, 02/09/2023 - 17:54

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Employers Will See Increased ACA Penalties in 2023

ACA Times

Employers, take note: 2023 brings heftier IRS penalties for failure to comply with the ACA’s Employer Mandate. Under the Employer Mandate, ALEs, or employers with 50 or more full-time employees,… The post Employers Will See Increased ACA Penalties in 2023 first appeared on The ACA Times.

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New Study of Mindfulness Apps & Online Programs

Telebehavioral Health Institute

In 2021 alone, 16,581 publications on mindfulness were published in scientific journals. Given the research and consumer interest in this and other mental health apps , a group of researchers led by Catherine Begin conducted a scoping review to better understand mindfulness and self-compassion using apps and online platforms to address concerns such as work burnout and stress.

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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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What Does “Continuous Transformation” Mean?

LeanIX

Continuous transformation refers to the ongoing process of change and evolution in an organization or system. This could include changes to processes, technology, culture, or strategy, and is often driven by the need to adapt to new market conditions or stay competitive.

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Included Health, Solv team up to connect virtual care to same-day medical office visits

FierceHealthIT

Included Health, Solv team up to connect virtual care to same-day medical office visits hlandi Thu, 02/09/2023 - 07:34

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Macmillan invests in Neutrocheck sepsis at-home testing

DigitalHealth

Macmillan Cancer Support’s Innovation Impact Investment Portfolio has made its first investment - with £100,000 for 52 North Health's Neutrocheck.

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With Arterys acquisition under its belt, Tempus eyes big opportunities in medical imaging AI

FierceHealthIT

With Arterys acquisition under its belt, Tempus eyes big opportunities in medical imaging AI hlandi Thu, 02/09/2023 - 14:18

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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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iPLATO expands Our Future Health recruitment to nine NHS regions

DigitalHealth

iPLATO is expanding high-impact multichannel patient engagement around the research programme Our Future Health in nine NHS regions.

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Centene settles allegations it overcharged Medi-Cal for $215M

FierceHealthIT

Centene settles allegations it overcharged Medi-Cal for $215M pminemyer Thu, 02/09/2023 - 15:46

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References to Standards need to recognize that Standard's Governance about Errata

Healthcare Exchange Standards

When pointing at a standard, do we expect that that standard organization governance on patch / errata / CP releases are followed? It might be common knowledge that when we reference a standard, that we do expect that standard governance applies and thus if that standard organization approves what they consider an effective erratum, that it is effective within IHE as well.

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Tenet generates $102M in profits for Q4, releases 2023 financial outlook

FierceHealthIT

Tenet generates $102M in profits for Q4, releases 2023 financial outlook rking Thu, 02/09/2023 - 09:36

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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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Revolutionizing COPD Self-Care through Remote Patient Monitoring

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

According to the World Health Organization , Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a progressive, long-term lung disease that affects millions of people worldwide, and is the third leading cause of death. It is characterized by persistent respiratory symptoms, frequent exacerbations, and reduced lung function. Effective self-management is essential for people with COPD to manage their disease, improve their quality of life, and reduce the frequency of exacerbations.

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Medicare Advantage enrollment has exploded since 2006. But policy hasn't kept up, researchers warn

FierceHealthIT

Medicare Advantage enrollment has exploded since 2006.

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Revolutionizing Postoperative Care at Home with Remote Patient Monitoring

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

Surgery can be a life-changing event and the postoperative period is crucial for a successful recovery. Research has consistently shown that adoption of enhanced recovery leads to significant improvements in patient satisfaction, outcomes and reduction in cost of care. Traditionally, patients recovering from surgery had to rely on in-person visits from healthcare providers, follow-up appointments, and home care services to monitor their progress.