KevinMD

AUGUST 15, 2024

AI note-writing software will provide massive short-term relief to stressed-out physicians, effectively disconnecting the quality of notes from personal data entry skills. Unfortunately, after a brief respite from the stress of documentation, things could worsen. The first EMR software was implemented in the early 2000s. The increased stress of digital documentation caused physician burnout rates Read more… Stop physician burnout: the hidden danger of AI note-writing software originally appeared

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FierceHealthIT

AUGUST 14, 2024

Entrepreneur and investor Mark Cuban wants to "f--k up" the U.S. healthcare system to make it more affordable, the billionaire told "The Daily Show" host Jon Stewart this week. | Entrepreneur and investor Mark Cuban wants to "f--k up" the U.S. healthcare system to make it more affordable, the billionaire told "The Daily Show" host Jon Stewart this week.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 8, 2024

The following is a guest article by Jane Jeppson, RN, MBA, Head of Clinical Operations at Nursa In 11 years of nursing, I’ve watched too many colleagues I respect leave the profession. Their reasons are personal yet universal: frustration and burnout due to scheduling inflexibility, unmanageable workplace conditions, and lack of opportunities for career advancement.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 12, 2024

The behavioral health landscape faces several significant challenges, primarily stemming from a severe shortage of providers and increasing demand for services. As has been seen in recent years, there's been a surge in behavioral health needs across all demographics. This mismatch between supply and demand has led to long wait times, difficulty accessing care, and, in some cases, patients going without necessary treatment.

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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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KevinMD

AUGUST 18, 2024

As a health care writer and patient advocate for people in pain, I spend a lot of time online on venues like Facebook, Quora, LinkedIn, and X (formerly Twitter). I am visible. And because I am visible, many people reach out to me seeking help or doctor referrals to the few clinicians who are still Read more… Unmasking online scams: How to stay safe as a visible patient advocate originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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DigitalHealth

AUGUST 5, 2024

Patient safety must be central to the design, development, and rollout of EPR systems, a Patient Safety Learning report has stated.

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FierceHealthIT

AUGUST 20, 2024

Health IT giant Epic is pushing ahead rapidly to build out artificial intelligence technologies and generative AI features in its electronic health record software. | The goal, according to Epic executives, is to ease the documentation burden for clinicians, streamline charting and coding and bring evidence-based medical insights and research right to doctors' fingertips at the point of care.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 7, 2024

Making well-informed decisions is very important in the healthcare space, especially for areas that are necessary for your organization to function, like revenue cycle management (RCM). The best way to make sure that we have all of the information we need to make the best possible decisions is through data analytics and business intelligence tools. To get more insights on how these tools impact RCM, we reached out to our talented Healthcare IT Today Community to ask them – how does the int

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 26, 2024

Like many states, Nebraska is facing a significant shortage of trained emergency medical workers. As a predominantly rural state, many of its community fire and ambulance services rely heavily on volunteers. But recruitment and retention of EMTs has become a major challenge. THE PROBLEM With older volunteers retiring and younger ones moving on to other opportunities, departments are struggling to attract new volunteers, placing increased pressure on those who remain.

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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.

KevinMD

AUGUST 2, 2024

Dot phrases work like magic. Just type a few keystrokes, and poof—a full template appears! But how do you pick shortcuts that don’t interfere with your regular typing? And how do you remember all these shortcuts? Over the years, I’ve made tons of templates, each with its own shortcut. I’ll explain the system I use Read more… Save time with these EMR dot phrase tips every doctor should know originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Health Populi

AUGUST 21, 2024

Millions of Americans believe they have been treated negatively by a physician due to their weight, insurance status, physical appearance and/or state of mental health, according to a YouGov poll published August 6, 2024. To gauge U.S. health citizens’ perceptions of fair and unfair treatment in the health care system, YouGov conducted this research among 1,200 U.S. adults 18 and over online in late June 2024.

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DigitalHealth

AUGUST 20, 2024

A Digital Health Networks Clinical Safety Officer (CSO) Council has been launched for CSOs to share knowledge, experience and best practice.

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FierceHealthIT

AUGUST 4, 2024

Medical records software giant Epic has rolled out a new feature that makes it easier for patients to release their medical records to the health or wellness apps they use. | The new capability is part of a wider effort by the healthcare industry, facilitated by new health tech policies from the federal government, to advance data-sharing at scale.

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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

Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 8, 2024

You may remember that last year we shared a video interview with FinThrive talking about a new RCM technology adoption model that they had put together and were sharing with the industry at HFMA. At this year’s HFMA, I wanted to follow up with the FinThrive team to learn about what’s happened with the adoption model since they first launched it and what’s changed.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 19, 2024

Roughly one in three Americans, 96 million adults, has prediabetes – but only 2-3% are offered help to prevent progression to full-blown disease. The medical effects of diabetes are significant, of course – affecting eyesight, circulation and even, in severe cases, requiring amputation. But there are other implications too. With untold healthcare resources devoted to managing the myriad medical risks of the disease, adequately addressing diabetes – and, ideally, preventing it &

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KevinMD

AUGUST 29, 2024

“Adapt or perish, now as ever, is nature’s inexorable imperative.” – H. G. Wells, 1945 Many anesthesia professionals will likely recall the rise and fall of the Sedasys platform. Touted as a revolutionary advancement that would one day put anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists “out of work,” the Sedasys computerized propofol-infusion platform predictably generated a fierce Read more… How AI is reshaping the anesthesia workforce originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Health Populi

AUGUST 12, 2024

The average person in the U.S. retiring in 2024 will need to bank $165,000 to pay for health care costs in retirement — a sum that does not include long-term care, Fidelity Investments advises us in the 23rd annual look at this always-impactful (and sobering) forecast. I’ve covered this study every year since 2011 here in Health Populi, continuing to add to this bar chart; in the interest of space and legibility, I started this year’s version of the chart at 2014, when the cost

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DigitalHealth

AUGUST 2, 2024

NHS England has written to trusts asking them to confirm their plans for using the national Federated Data Platform, HSJ reports.

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FierceHealthIT

AUGUST 6, 2024

A federal appeals court has upheld a lower court decision that struck down key parts of legislation aimed at reforming surprise medical billing. | A federal appeals court upheld a lower court decision that struck down key parts of legislation aimed at reforming surprise medical billing.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 16, 2024

The following is a guest article by Dave Werry , Co-Founder & President at Well Personalized healthcare continues to become more ubiquitous, and its well-documented benefits include greater health outcomes, enhanced convenience, and reduced employer costs. Driven by advancements in technology, the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, and rising healthcare costs, the personalized medicine market is expected to surpass $1.2 billion by 2033.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 16, 2024

Cerebral is a virtual mental healthcare provider with a mission to democratize access to high-quality care to all. With several full-service monthly subscription plans to choose from, members receive online access to therapists and prescribing providers. Visits are done via video chat, and members can message their care team directly. Members can receive medications delivered straight to their door.

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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.

KevinMD

AUGUST 16, 2024

The U.S. health care industry is facing a nursing shortage crisis driven in part by burnout and technology burden, which was further emphasized by the COVID-19 pandemic. To improve working conditions for nurses and drive quality patient care, industry leaders must prioritize implementing technologies that support the nursing workforce and care delivery.

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Health Populi

AUGUST 12, 2024

People living in the U.S. continue to feel a “vibe-cession” malaise, based on the American Mindset July 2024 update from Dentsu’s Consumer Navigator research. Notwithstanding generally good news about the American macroeconomy — in terms of growth, downward ticking inflation, and expected interest rate relief come September from the Federal Reserve — one in two Americans still thinks the country is in a recession.

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DigitalHealth

AUGUST 7, 2024

More than 60 core IT systems used within laboratories are being rebuilt following the cyber attack on pathology system provider Synnovis.

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FierceHealthIT

AUGUST 12, 2024

Consumer genetic testing company 23andMe sees an opportunity to get in on the weight loss boom. | 23andMe plans to launch a GLP-1 weight loss telehealth membership through its Lemonaid Health platform by the end of the month.

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Speaker: Simran Kaur, Co-founder & CEO at Tattva.Health

AI is transforming clinical trials—accelerating drug discovery, optimizing patient recruitment, and improving data analysis. But its impact goes far beyond research. As AI-driven innovation reshapes the clinical trial process, it’s also influencing broader healthcare trends, from personalized medicine to patient outcomes. Join this new webinar featuring Simran Kaur for an insightful discussion on what all of this means for the future of healthcare!

Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 1, 2024

When choosing a setting for their new ambient AI scribe solution , Arnavaz Hajizadeh Barfejani and Ali Daneshmand, Co-Founders of Zirr AI , chose general practitioners because they see enormous numbers of patients each day and could save significant time by letting generative AI create transcripts and SOAP notes. They plan to extend support to many specialties, but not by providing templates.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 1, 2024

Staffing for urgent care sites has always been a challenge at Baptist Health, which is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, and serves that state and Indiana. THE PROBLEM Staff at Baptist Health can look at prior patterns but still struggle at times to predict correctly for specific days and times. Further, with today's healthcare staffing challenges, even if Baptist Health recognizes a need for extra workers, it may not have the resources to upstaff appropriately.

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Optimum Healthcare IT

AUGUST 1, 2024

The integration of GenAI and EMR systems has presented challenges for Epic, Meditech, and Oracle, but has marked significant advancements. The post EMRs and GenAI appeared first on Optimum Healthcare IT.

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