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One Way to Improve U.S. Healthcare, Lower Costs and Drive Outcomes? “Unvendor,” Asserts Dr. Harm Scherpbier in His New Book

Health Populi

Health information technology professionals charged with selecting, implementing, updating, and paying for health IT in hospital and care delivery settings are essentially the first-line consumers of health IT specifically, electronic health records. But these health IT leaders feel far from empowered and choiceful as consumers in todays EHR vendor monoculture, Harm Scherpbier, MD, explains in his book , Unvendor.

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Aged care provider halves staff turnover with automation and more briefs

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Aged care provider halves staff turnover with automation Not-for-profit aged care provider Southern Cross Care Queensland has modernised its workforce management processes amid reforms across the aged care sector. It recently implemented a suite of solutions from Humanforce, including for time and attendance, rostering and scheduling, and financial wellbeing, as well as an employee application.

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AI Misses the Mark on Detecting Critical Conditions

Digital Health Wire

Most health systems have already begun turning to AI to predict if patient health conditions will deteriorate, but a new study in Nature Communications Medicine suggests that current models arent cut out for the task. Virginia Tech researchers looked at several popular machine learning models cited in medical literature for predicting patient deterioration, then fed them datasets about the health of patients in ICUs or with cancer.

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The future of AI in the continuing care process

Digital Leaders HealthTech

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming various industries, and healthcare is no exception. One of the most promising areas of AI implementation is in Continuing Healthcare (CHC), where it plays a crucial role in enhancing patient outcomes, streamlining processes, and improving overall efficiency. AI-driven solutions are revolutionising how healthcare providers manage long-term patient care, from predictive analytics to automated documentation.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

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.

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4 Lesser-Known DXP Features That Can Benefit Your Organization

Geonetric

For healthcare organizations looking for a multi-channel solution that allows their team to oversee the entire marketing content lifecycle, a digital experience platform (DXP) like Optimizely One for Healthcare is an obvious choice. A DXP enables your team to provide next-level digital experiences to your patients, staff, and website visitors with content management features that […] Read 4 Lesser-Known DXP Features That Can Benefit Your Organization at Geonetric.com.

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The New “Paging Dr. Google?” DTC-AI for Health Care

Health Populi

While most people in the U.S. who have used large language models (like ChatGPT) for informal learning, entertainment, and getting information about products and services, 39% of U.S. adults have also tapped into LLMs to source information about physical or mental health. This insight is brought to us in the brilliantly titled report, Close encounters of the AI kind, from the Imagining the Digital Future Center at Elon University.

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How leveraging cardiac data via RPM can help overcome many clinical challenges

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Health systems are under increasing pressure to retain their patients – who have a variety of care options to choose from, both in-person and virtual. At the same time, inpatient capacity is limited and hospital care teams face a lot of strain. By using cardiac data gathered through remote devices, ambulatory care is helping these facilities preserve and care for patients within the health system, but not always in the hospital.

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Keragon, an AI-Powered Healthcare Automation Platform, Secured a $7.5M Seed Round Six Months Post-Launch

Healthcare IT Today

Keragon , an AI-powered HIPAA-compliant automation platform for healthcare, has raised $7.5 million in an oversubscribed seed funding round. The round was led by Upfront Ventures, with early investors – Afore Capital, Focal, and 25m Health, doubling down on their initial investments. This capital raise comes on the heels of a $3 million pre-seed round and an official platform launch just six months ago, bringing the total raised amount to $10.5 million.

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EpiWatch wins FDA clearance for Apple Watch seizure management app

Mobi Health News

The company has secured 510(k) clearance for its Apple Watch-powered seizure monitoring platform, expanding the role of wearables in epilepsy care.

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Bridging Innovation & Patient Care: The Growing Role of AI

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!

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How will the closure of NHS England affect healthcare technology and innovation in the next two to ten years?

Lloyd Price

Exec SummaryThe closure of NHS England, announced on March 13, 2025, by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, involves reintegrating its functions into the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) over a two-year transition period, with full implementation expected by March 2027. This restructuring, aimed at saving 500 million annually by cutting nearly 10,000 administrative jobs, will reshape how healthcare technology and innovation are managed in England.

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Frontiers Health 2025: A Decade of Digital Health Innovation Takes Center Stage in Berlin

Digital Health Global

Frontiers Health 2025 , the premier global conference on health innovation and life sciences, will celebrate its 10th anniversary on November 1112, 2025 , at the bcc Berlin Congress Center in Berlin, Germany. As one of the most anticipated events in the industry, FH25 will bring together experts, innovators, and thought leaders from around the world.

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Mitigating the Challenges of Integrating AI into Existing IT Infrastructures

Healthcare IT Today

Integrating new systems and applications into your organization’s IT infrastructure can sometimes feel like you’re setting up a Rube Goldberg machine. Everything needs to be pre-planned and meticulously set up in order to achieve the result you are after. One small misstep and suddenly you can be facing a chain reaction of your other systems being set off or it could cause something to bump out of alignment and cause a complete shutdown.

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Study: Brain-computer interface allows paralyzed man to control robotic arm

Mobi Health News

A study published in Cell reveals a paralyzed man could control a robotic arm for seven months following the implantation of an AI-enabled brain-computer interface.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Nelson Advisors NHS Market Research and Analysis for Future Health Intelligence

Lloyd Price

Exec SummaryThe Nelson Advisors team examines a range of high potential market segments in the UK for Future Health Intelligence including:1. Virtual Care From Hype to Reality2. Patient Engagement Platforms Rebuilding Trust in the NHS3. Population Health from Reactive Care to Proactive Prevention4. Digital Therapeutics looking forward to a year of growth5.

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£4.5m digital programme to support diabetic patients in Scotland

DigitalHealth

The Scottish Government is funding a 4.5m national digital intensive weight management programme for patients with type 2 diabetes.

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How Reframing the Benefit of Interoperability May Be Just What the Doctor Ordered

Healthcare IT Today

Have we been touting the wrong benefits of interoperability all this time? Instead of just focusing on the benefits for patients, maybe we need to put more attention on the benefits to providers. Perhaps by reframing the benefits we can accelerate interoperability. Reframing Interoperability Benefits Interoperability has long been known as a way to improve patient care.

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Google releases new AI models for drug discovery

Mobi Health News

The company unveiled TxGemma, a collection of Gemma-based open models aimed at improving the efficiency of AI-powered drug discovery, during its recent Check Up event.

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The Evolution of Communication in Healthcare Settings

Healthcare communication has evolved from handwritten notes and paper charts to digital tools like EHRs, telemedicine, and AI-powered platforms. This blog explores how these advancements improve patient outcomes, streamline care delivery, and enhance provider collaboration. Learn about the role of mobile health (mHealth) apps, secure messaging, and social media in bridging communication gaps.

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Generative AI in Healthcare: Reducing the Administrative Burden and Leaving More Time for Patients

Digital Leaders HealthTech

Generative artificial intelligence (generative AI or gen AI) in healthcare, has been in the spotlight for the last few years, with headlines and research publications pressing on its growing importance and success. IBMs Watson which leverages AI algorithms, could ingest more than 600,000 pieces of medical evidence, more than two million pages from medical journals, and search through up to 1.5 million patient records, when its successful diagnosis rate for lung cancer was 90%, compared to 50% fo

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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕

DigitalHealth

Today's news briefing covers a VR pilot study at East Kent Hospitals and the factors most likely to prompt negative reviews by UK patients.

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Berry Street Raises $50M to Empower Dietitians to Lead the Charge on America’s Healthcare Crisis

Healthcare IT Today

Berry Street , the leading nutrition counseling platform in the US has raised $50M in its latest fundraising to expand its AI business-in-a-box platform already serving thousands of dietitians and growing. The company has secured investment from Northzone , Sofina, FJ Labs, the Founder of Revolut, the Co-Founder of Spring Health, the Co-Founder of Grow Therapy, and the CEO at Found, amongst others.

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Q&A: GE HealthCare spotlights digital innovations at HIMSS25

Mobi Health News

GE HealthCare's global product marketing director, Peter Eggleston, sat down with MobiHealthNews at HIMSS25 to discuss the company's Genesis offering.

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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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Dr. Oz Sheds Light on Potential Priorities at CMS

Digital Health Wire

Dr. Mehmet Oz appears to have passed his Senate testimony with flying colors, and the surgeon-turned-TV-personalitys confirmation as CMS administrator seems all but locked in. The nearly three hour testimony wandered through a range of topics with a direct impact on digital health, giving us a first look at what might change – or get axed – in the years ahead.

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HIMSS25: The Year of Digital Health ROI

Xealth

We recently came home from HIMSS25 in Las Vegas, and while this years theme was officially Where Visionaries Unite to Revolutionize Healthcare, it will be better remembered as the year digital health ROI came to play. Healthcare leaders, technologists, and innovators joined together to explore the evolving role of technology in our industry, bringing a mix of inspiration, urgency, and the undeniable reality that we’re navigating semi-organized chaos.

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The Hospital Room of the Future: Better Care with Fewer Staff

Healthcare IT Today

Virtual care isn’t just for telehealth visits anymoreits becoming a critical part of inpatient care. Caregility is embedding virtual support directly into hospital rooms, helping to improve patient monitoring and give overworked nurses some much-needed relief. Healthcare IT Today had the opportunity to sit down with two senior leaders from Caregility to find out more.

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Q&A: Oura appoints its first chief medical officer

Mobi Health News

Dr. Ricky Bloomfield, Oura's first CMO, spoke with MobiHealthNews about his plans for the company and his vision to personalize Oura's offerings using generative AI.

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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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Midland Metropolitan University Hospital commits to seamless mobile connectivity for all with Freshwave

DigitalHealth

In healthcare lack of mobile signal is not merely an inconvenience, it affects patient experience and operational continuity. At Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, Freshwave's distributed antenna system (DAS) ensures everyone, no matter which cellular network they're on, can use their mobile phones with no issues.

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FierceHealthIT - Untitled Article

FierceHealthIT

During interviews at HIMSS, healthcare executives shared their thoughts on the evolution of AI with a big focus on scaling the technology, integrating with existing systems and gaining adoption.

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Little Otter Secures $9.5 Million to Transform Family Mental Health Nationwide

Healthcare IT Today

Little Otter has Raised $9.5 Million in a Strategic Funding Round Led by Top-Tier Impact Investors; This Investment Brings Total Funding to date to $36.35 Million and Cements Little Otters Position as a Defining Leader in the Rapidly Growing Billion-Dollar Family Mental Health Market Little Otter , a trailblazer in digital whole-family mental health care, has raised $9.5 million in a strategic funding round led by top-tier impact investors, including Pivotal Ventures, Torch Capital, Springbank,