Thu.Sep 14, 2023

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Best Buy Health partners with Geisinger for chronic care management

Mobi Health News

The retail giant and Pennsylvania-based healthcare system will create technology and services for organizations entering the chronic care management space.

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“Healthcare Isn’t Healthy:” the Global Challenge of Health Equity, and Calls-to-Action

Health Populi

Discrimination in health care is reported by more people in the U.S. than in Germany, Spain, or the U.K., we learn in the research reported in The Intersection of Health Equity in Communities & Business Strategy: A Call-to-Action , from Omnicomm PR Group (OPRG) and Atlantic Insights. The study was conducted among 6,000 people living in Germany, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, fielding 1,500 interviews in each of the four countries in March 2023.

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Japanese pharma Eisai forms digital dementia support biz

Mobi Health News

It will commence operations in 2024 by releasing a predictive algorithm for early dementia diagnosis.

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At least 67,000 Kaiser Permanente workers vote to authorize strike, allege bad faith bargaining

FierceHealthIT

Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente’s workers have voted to authorize a labor strike should no contract deal be in place by Sept. 30, unions announced Thursday. | The total could grow by nearly 20,000 more as other unions tally their votes. The large nonprofit would need to reach a contract deal by Sept. 30 to avoid the walk-off.

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Download Your FREE HIPAA Checklist Now!

Confirm your healthcare compliance with our easy-to-use HIPAA checklist. Safeguard data, avoid penalties, and streamline security best practices effortlessly. As you know, HIPAA has many requirements, and just missing one could lead to devastating consequences for your organization. Don't miss out— get your free and instant download now!

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Google charity fuses $1M to AI-driven dementia app

Mobi Health News

The funding will support the University of Melbourne-led project's pilot in Australia.

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Roundup: AWAK bags $20M in Series B funding and more briefs

Mobi Health News

Also, MedEasy has raised seed funding to expand its user base in Bangladesh.

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Powerful animal tranquilizer xylazine present in drug tests across the US, analysis finds

FierceHealthIT

Xylazine, a powerful veterinary tranquilizer, was detected in drug tests in 34 states from every region of the country, according to a new analysis. | Xylazine, also known as “tranq,” is a sedative that prolongs and enhances the euphoric effects of illicit fentanyl. Xylazine-associated deaths are on the rise, and nearly all involve illicit fentanyl or fentanyl analogs.

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The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin health network Leverages Digital Health to Engage High Risk Employees in Maintaining a Healthy Weight

Xealth

Integrating the Omada Health virtual care program into the health system’s digital health platform via Xealth streamlines communications and improves engagement MILWAUKEE and SEATTLE—September 14, 2023— Xealth , the leader in enabling digital health at scale, today announced that The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin health network is leveraging its digital health platform to engage select employees into the Omada Health virtual care program.

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Industry Voices—Want to improve access to teen mental health care? Prioritize these three changes

FierceHealthIT

The recent announcement by the Biden Administration illuminating new resources and regulations specific to addr | To break the mold and unleash the multiplier of personalized, preemptive mental health care, we need to take a fresh look at why we remain stuck in the past and how we can move forward in lockstep to bring value to payers, providers, innovators and the tens of millions of teens necessitating mental health support.

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Beware of Pixels & Trackers: A Client-Side Security Report

Pixels and trackers are everywhere, embedded into websites everyone uses daily, and are virtually impossible to detect. They are used by data harvesting platforms to collect user data, but aggressive data harvesting practices are increasing the likelihood and/or the actual transfer of sensitive data. As cybersecurity concerns grow, experts are left wondering: what does this mean for my organization?

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Keona Health Raises $7M in Series A1 Funding Round

Healthcare IT Today

Keona Health has raised $7M in a new Series A1 funding round led by Riverside Acceleration Capital (RAC) , the growth capital arm of The Riverside Company. Keona’s flagship product is CareDesk, a healthcare CRM that simplifies the complexities of patient access. “Our primary goal is to help healthcare organizations solve their never-ending staffing problems and scale their organizations,” said Oakkar Oakkar, CEO at Keona Health.

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Fully integrated D-SNP plans aren't improving the member experience, study finds

FierceHealthIT

A comparison between two different types of dual-eligible special needs plans (D-SNPs) as well as non-dual-eligible special needs Medicare Advantage (MA) plans in a recent

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Navigating The New A2P 10DLC Regulations in Healthcare: A Guide for Healthcare Text Messaging

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Dr. Lea McMahon LPC, EdD, Chief Clinic Officer at Symetria Recovery Even in the sensitive healthcare industry, most patients prefer to communicate with their providers via text message instead of email, calls, or app messages. New A2P 10DLC regulations require all businesses to register both their company and their specific text messages.

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Bipartisan bill aims to bolster primary care workforce

FierceHealthIT

Key Senate panels have reached a bipartisan deal on a bill that aims to bolster primary care. | The package would invest more than $26 billion into primary care programs as well as initiatives to grow the healthcare workforce.

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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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CyncHealth Optimizes Health Data Sharing to Enhance the Patient Experience

Healthcare IT Today

As health data sharing continues to evolve, the mere collection of patient data is no longer sufficient; it’s imperative that the data collected have tangible value for overburdened clinicians increasingly being requested to gather more data. Scott Alderman, Vice President of Operations at CyncHealth , wants to provide one-stop access to the longitudinal patient record, while reducing the clicks needed to navigate the electronic health record (EHR).

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NHSE Rapid Evaluation sees benefits from COPD virtual ward model

DigitalHealth

A report has found that a COPD virtual ward managed by South and West Hertfordshire Health and Care Partnership led to improved outcomes. and was safe.

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Avoid These Two Common EHR Implementation Pitfalls

Optimum Healthcare IT

You’ve likely considered, or already purchased, a Configuration Management Database - CMDB. Want total control of your IT assets? Continue reading Avoid These Two Common EHR Implementation Pitfalls at Optimum Healthcare IT.

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AI revolution must respect patients’ right to consent

DigitalHealth

Safeguards to ensure patient data is handled ethically are essential, writes Proximie’s Nadine Hachach-Haram, a speaker at next month’s Digital Health's AI & Data event.

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Your HIPAA Compliance Checklist: Easily Find Out Your HIPAA Requirements

This checklist is your best free resource for assessing your current HIPAA compliance status. Including all of the components of an effective compliance program, you’ll be sure you’re not missing a single piece of compliance. HIPAA is a complex law - protect your organization from financial and legal ramifications by ensuring your compliance program has all of the proper elements in place.

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Privia Health joins forces with AI startup Navina for point-of-care clinical insights

FierceHealthIT

Navina, an AI-powered primary care platform, is teaming up with physician enablement company Privia Health Group. | Navina reads and interprets structured and unstructured patient data like specialist notes, labs and imaging to generate succinct clinical summaries and evidence-based recommendations for preventive care and gap management.

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Digital Health Rewired 2024 opens applications for Pitchfest

DigitalHealth

Digital Health Rewired’s Pitchfest has opened applications for 2024.

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Over 250 hospitals, health systems urge a divided Congress to come together on DSH funding

FierceHealthIT

Over 250 hospitals and health systems came together this week urging House and Senate leaders to again postpone or eliminate billions in funding cuts to the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital | The payments offsetting hospitals' uncompensated care costs are scheduled to dip by $8 billion annually beginning Oct. 1. It's one of the several health funding initiatives that typically enjoy bipartisan support but now hang in the balance of September's policy negotiations.

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The Role of Medical Director Services in Modern Healthcare

BHM Healthcare Solutions

In the ever-evolving landscape of modern healthcare, one crucial element that plays a pivotal role in maintaining the highest standards of patient care is Medical Director Services. Medical director services, often abbreviated as MDS, serve as the guiding compass that helps healthcare facilities navigate the complex maze of regulations, quality assurance, and patient-centric care.

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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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‘Time released to care’ should not be the main measure of digital’s success

DigitalHealth

There should be much greater focus on the ‘benefits realisation’ of digital projects in the NHS.

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How Payers Can Overcome Longstanding Barriers to Innovation & Growth

FierceHealthIT

Healthcare Payers are frustrated by the long-standing challenges that have become a barrier to success. There are three main challenges that form this barrier. | Healthcare Payers are frustrated by the long-standing challenges that have become barriers to success. There are three main challenges that.

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Women In Tech Interview: Estelle Places, PwC

LeanIX

Our Women In Tech forum is an online community addressing equality in the workplace. As part of a series of interviews, Jessica Wilson, our DEI Program Manager, spoke to Estelle Places, Manager at PwC Germany , about her experiences.

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Butterfly Network Reports Success in Majority of U.S. Medical Schools; Includes Nation’s Largest Medical School, Indiana University School of Medicine

Digital Health Global

The company’s portable ultrasound technology and medical education software is helping drive a paradigm shift in medical education and health system care delivery. Indiana University School of Medicine, the largest medical school in the United States, is now using Butterfly iQ+ and Compass software to train students, residents, fellows and faculty throughout its academic health center.

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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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Women In Tech Interview: Estelle Places, PwC

LeanIX

Our Women In Tech forum is an online community addressing equality in the workplace. As part of a series of interviews, Jessica Wilson, our DEI Program Manager, spoke to Estelle Places, Manager at PwC Germany , about her experiences.

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Mayo Clinic and GE HealthCare Enter Strategic Collaboration to Advance Innovation in Medical Imaging and Theranostics

Digital Health Global

Combining the world-class clinical and research expertise of Mayo Clinic with the deep research, engineering, and product development expertise of GE HealthCare, this new collaboration aims to forge an integrated innovation engine to advance the practice of radiology and care to patients worldwide. ROCHESTER, Minn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, Mayo Clinic and GE HealthCare announce a strategic healthcare collaboration for research and product development programs aimed to transform the exp

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SohoMD Announces First-of-its-Kind Partnership with Withings Health Solutions to Enhance Mental Health Care through Remote Monitoring

Digital Health Global

Withings Health Solutions’ connected scales, blood pressure and heart rate monitors, and RPM platform—all configured for SohoMD’s secure patient portal—now enable remote physical observation as an integral part of assessment and diagnosis NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– SohoMD , the foremost online mental health platform focused on comprehensive biological psychiatry, today announced a first-of-its-kind partnership with Withings Health Solutions , the Healthcare division of Withings, the g