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Beyond Patching: Securing Medical Devices Postmarket

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Joseph M. Saunders, Founder and CEO at RunSafe Security Modern healthcare settings are full of devices that use software to manage and improve patient care, from MRI machines to CT scanners to infusion pumps. Healthcare providers rely on medical device manufacturers to deliver secure and effective software upfront, but securing software once these devices are already in the field is another challenge altogether.

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Beyond the stethoscope: the AI-powered revolution and personalized medicine will shape the next era of U.S. health care

KevinMD

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming health care, with a particular focus on enhancing patient care through precision medicine, advanced ultrasound guidance, and real-time treatment adaptation. These innovations promise a future where personalized treatment plans, more accurate diagnostics, and optimized care are not just possibilities but routine practice.

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Beyond the Device: Why RPM Logistics Matter More Than You Think

Health Recovery Solutions

When embarking on a remote patient monitoring (RPM) journey, it's easy to get caught up in the excitement of cutting-edge technology and its potential to transform healthcare delivery. However, a crucial element often overshadowed is the intricate world of RPM logistics. Efficient logistics are the backbone of any successful RPM program, ensuring seamless operations and maximizing return on investment (ROI).

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DarioHealth closes $25.6M private placement of convertible preferred stock

Mobi Health News

The financing will be used to execute the company's long-term growth initiatives centered on high-margin, scalable recurring revenues across B2B and pharma channels.

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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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Integrate Environmental Consciousness into Employee Well-being

GlobalMed

As businesses and organizations place more emphasis on employee wellness, there’s a growing understanding that true well-being isnt just about mental, emotional, and physical health – it also involves environmental health. Sustainable wellness practices are emerging as an essential component of modern wellness programs, combining the goals of employee well-being with the importance of environmental responsibility.

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Telemedicine racks up big cost savings and enhanced care for Nebraska hospital

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Chase County Community Hospital has faced a number of challenges similar to those confronted by many other rural health systems. Chief among them was a growing shortage of physicians, a problem projected to worsen in the coming years. THE CHALLENGE Chase is a 15-bed critical access hospital in Imperial, Nebraska. Like many rural healthcare organizations, the facility relies heavily on advanced practice providers – nurse practitioners and physician associates.

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Q&A: BCG on the American healthcare system and the use of AI

Mobi Health News

Ashkan Afkhami of BCG X sat down with MobiHealthNews during JPM to discuss the U.S. health system's strengths, challenges in cost control and the transformative potential of AI.

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Trust and Grievance in 2025: The Edelman Trust Barometer on MLK Jr. Day Converging with the World Economic Forum Kick-Off and the Next U.S. President’s Inauguration

Health Populi

At the start of each new year comes the World Economic Forum meet-up in Davos , Switzerland and with that conference start today, 20 January 2025, the publication of the Edelman Trust Barometer. Now in the study’s 25th annual edition, the Edelman Trust Barometer this year finds us, globally, in a Crisis of Grievance which is eroding trust. Edelman surveyed 1,150 residents (plus or minus) in each of 28 countries around the world, yielding over 33,000 citizens’ voices sharing perspecti

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FierceHealthIT - Untitled Article

FierceHealthIT

Change Healthcare now estimates that 190 million people were impacted in the massive cyberattack that took down its services nearly a year ago. | Change Healthcare now estimates that 190 million people were impacted in the massive cyberattack that took down its services nearly a year ago.

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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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VA prescribers exempt from DEA's special telehealth registration

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

For veterans that have had an in-person visit with Veterans Affairs' providers, the Drug Enforcement Administration is extending those provider-patient relationships to all VA practitioners engaging in telemedicine with the patient, DEA said in a statement Friday. Jointly released with the Department of Justice, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the Department of Health and Human Services, the new final rule says VA telehealth prescribers do not have to take p

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Absci partners with semiconductor company AMD for AI drug discovery

Mobi Health News

AMD is making a $20 million equity investment to bolster Absci's drug discovery efforts and expand AMDs accelerators and ROCm software.

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Cofactor AI Launches Platform to Help Hospitals Fight Tidal Wave of Claims Denials and Announces $4 Million Seed Round

Healthcare IT Today

Cofactor AI is Leveling the Playing Field in the AI Arms Race Between Payers and Providers Hospitals across the country are facing an ever-increasing onslaught of claims denials from insurance companies, with denials up 20.2% in 2023, according to the American Hospital Association. These denials triggered by AI and often error-prone cost hospitals $20 billion a year in administrative bloat and reduce patients access to quality care.

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FierceHealthIT

Prime Therapeutics, a PBM owned by Blue Cross plans, violated federal and state antitrust laws through a collaboration with Express Scripts and must pay AIDS Healthcare Foundation more than $10 million, an arbitrator ruled.

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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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Brain implant will be trialled by NHS to help treat neural conditions

DigitalHealth

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust will trial a whole-brain computer interface to modulate brain-wide activity.

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Q&A: Implementing digital health in hospitals

Mobi Health News

Bernke Papenburg, program manager of Robotics at Rijnstate Hospital in the Netherlands, previews her HIMSS25 talk, where she will discuss the challenges associated with deploying digital technology in a hospital setting.

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Practice Better Secures US$13 Million in Growth Capital from CIBC Innovation Banking to Accelerate Expansion of Holistic Health Solution

Healthcare IT Today

CIBC Innovation Banking is excited to announce a US$13 million growth capital facility for Practice Better , a leading all-in-one practice management software platform serving health and wellness professionals. The investment will support Practice Better’s continued expansion into new markets and accelerate product innovation empowering health and wellness professionals to reach millions of clients.

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FierceHealthIT - Untitled Article

FierceHealthIT

In 2022, negotiated commercial prices for evaluation and management office visits were 11% higher for hospital-affiliated PCPs and 8% higher for private equity-affiliated PCPs, as compared to those at independent practices.

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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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Synnovis cyber attack caused two cases of severe patient harm

DigitalHealth

Two patients have suffered long-term or permanent damage to their health as a result of the cyber attack on NHS pathology provider Synnovis.

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Lantern, Pelago partner to expand employer access to substance use disorder treatment

Mobi Health News

The partnership gives Lantern clients entry into customized substance use disorder treatment and telemedicine services.

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Healthcare Costs and Dissatisfaction – Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 158

Healthcare IT Today

The 158th episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast is sponsored by Pure Storage , the data storage platform that grows with you forever. This time we are diving into the topic of healthcare costs and dissatisfaction! We kick this episode off by discussing if the rising healthcare costs are sustainable or not. Then we list out the biggest reasons why healthcare costs so much right now.

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FierceHealthIT - Untitled Article

FierceHealthIT

While the year's 57 Chapter 11 filings didn't reach the highs of 2023, physician practice bankruptcies continue to trend up while hospitals saw their largest bankruptcy "by far in the last 30 years.

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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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Helen Thomas: ‘Are our systems ready for the next pandemic? No.’

DigitalHealth

Helen Thomas, chief executive of Digital Health and Care Wales, discusses the six-year digital strategy and findings of the Covid inquiry.

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Tempus unveils AI-enabled personal health concierge app

Mobi Health News

The olivia app will allow patients to aggregate their health data in a central location.

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Supplemental Benefits Skyrocket but Access to Care Remains a Challenge

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Ashish V. Shah, Co-Founder and CEO at Dina Payers Lean on Technology to Coordinate New Innovative Supplemental Benefits to Improve Quality, Outcomes, and Costs for Seniors Non-medical supplemental benefits like in-home support services, meal delivery, home modifications, and transportation have skyrocketed with Medicare Advantage (MA) plans.

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FierceHealthIT

The feds intend to appeal a judge's decision that would force them to recalculate UnitedHealthcare's Medicare Advantage star ratings. | The feds intend to appeal a judge's decision that would force them to recalculate UnitedHealthcare's Medicare Advantage star ratings.

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The Role of Technology in Remote Patient Monitoring

Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is transforming healthcare by enabling providers to track patient health outside traditional clinical settings. This blog explores the role of technology in RPM, including wearable devices, mobile apps, and connected medical tools that collect and share real-time data. Discover how RPM expands care access, improves outcomes, enhances patient engagement, and reduces costs by shifting from reactive to proactive care.

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Public backs technology to improve NHS, says Tony Blair Institute

DigitalHealth

A TBI report shows that most members of the UK public who are dissatisfied with the NHS believe that technology could improve it.

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Lindus Health secures $55M to advance AI technology for clinical trials

Mobi Health News

The funds will be used to strengthen the development of its proprietary AI and enhance technology-enabled delivery of clinical trials.

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Reducing Disparities and Promoting Health Equity in Underserved Communities with Social Determinants of Health

Healthcare IT Today

The new year is a time for reflection and goal-making. As the year begins, so do our aspirations on how we can improve. In the world of healthcare, one of the biggest improvements we need is health equity. It doesn’t matter how much we improve our services and our technology if only a select few will be able to access it. The only way to truly deliver good healthcare services is through ensuring everyone gets the same level of care in spite of the barriers that may be in the way.

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