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Society of General Internal Medicine releases position statement on genAI

Mobi Health News

The Society urges collaboration between clinicians and technologists, and healthcare organizations to use the tech to assist the clinical workforce, not replace it.

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Discover the potential ROI of bedside telehealth

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

As telehealth becomes a more popular and accepted option for patients and clinicians, health systems can deploy it to realize cost savings across care settings. In particular, bedside telehealth can reinforce the efforts of on-site care teams, increase patient engagement and drive efficiencies for hospitals. Mike Brandofino, Caregility’s President and COO, talks about the benefits of bedside telehealth technology and how health systems can scale telehealth at the point of care.

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Amazon One Medical rolls out telehealth treatment services in competition with Ro, Hims & Hers

FierceHealthIT

Amazon One Medical is rolling out a new service to provide Prime members access to clinical treatments for common health and lifestyle conditions like men's hair loss and anti-aging skin care. | Amazon One Medical is rolling out a new service to provide Prime members access to clinical treatments for common health and lifestyle conditions like men's hair loss and anti-aging skin care.

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From handwritten notes to digital solutions: a journey in health IT

KevinMD

The journey of electronic health records (EHRs) mirrors my own professional transformation. As a practicing anesthesiologist at Moffitt Cancer Center in the early 2000s, I handwrote paper charts in an era when computers were already integral to other parts of the hospital. Relying on manual notes was frustrating and inefficient, so I jumped at the Read more… From handwritten notes to digital solutions: a journey in health IT originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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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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eClinicalWorks Cloud and healow Providing Value to HealthNet

Healthcare IT Today

Having attended multiple eClinicalWorks user conferences, one of their big efforts was to move all of their users to the eClinicalWorks cloud. eClinicalWorks had made a big investment in cloud and they wanted all of their users to benefit from the reliability, scalability, and benefits of being on the cloud. With this in mind, I sat down with V Cantrell, MD, CMO at HealthNet and Abigayle Gomez, EMR Director at HealthNet , at the eClinicalWorks annual conference to learn more about their recent

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Deep dive: Exploring one of the most advanced telemedicine programs in the U.S.

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Morgan L. Waller, RN, says she and her team were well invested in telemedicine way before COVID-19 – and have not yet paused their journey to improve access to highly sought-after medical professionals via virtual care technology. Waller is director of telemedicine and regional multispecialty clinics at Children's Mercy Kansas City, where the telehealth program is mature and advanced, staffed with clinicians who have deep and hard-won expertise.

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The role and pitfalls of health care artificial intelligence algorithms in closed-loop anesthesia systems

KevinMD

Automation and artificial intelligence (AI) have been advancing steadily in health care, and anesthesia is no exception. A critical development in this area is the rise of closed-loop AI systems, which automatically control specific medical variables using feedback mechanisms. The primary goal of these systems is to improve the stability of key physiological parameters, minimize Read more… The role and pitfalls of health care artificial intelligence algorithms in closed-loop anesthesia systems o

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Kaufman Hall: Performance stable, but high labor costs challenge hospitals

FierceHealthIT

Though hospital performance has remained relatively stable, high labor costs continue to challenge hospitals’ bottom line, according to September figures from Kaufman Hall. | Labor expenses from providers accounted for 84% of medical groups’ total expenses. The median subsidy per employed physician was $304,312, rising above $300,000 for the first time.

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Homethrive raises $20M for tech-enabled caregiver platform

Mobi Health News

The company will use the funds to expand its AI-enabled platform and create additional partnerships with payor organizations.

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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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How virtual-first can improve outcomes and make care more affordable

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The virtual-first approach to healthcare that some hospitals and health systems are taking is helping to reshape how patients receive care. And virtual care providers – online companies that specialize in telemedicine, sometimes known as "payviders" – are offering a virtual-first approach to healthcare directly to consumers. (Payvider in this context not to be confused with payvider meaning large health systems that handle both care delivery and claims processing, such as U

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HTI-2’s Sweeping Scope Means Unrealistic Timelines, Costly Compliance Requirements, and Concerning Changes

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Stephanie Jamison (Greenway Health) and Leigh Burchell (Altera Digital Health), Chair and Vice Chair, EHR Association Executive Committee, and Greg Thole (Oracle), Chair, EHR Association Certification Workgroup In the lead-up to publication by the […] The article HTI-2’s Sweeping Scope Means Unrealistic Timelines, Costly Compliance Requirements, and Concerning Changes appeared first on el

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Primary care player Forward shutters after raising $400M, rolling out CarePods

FierceHealthIT

Primary care player Forward is abruptly shutting down its operations, closing its locations and canceling scheduled visits, the company publicly announced Wednesday. | Primary care player Forward is abruptly shutting down its operations, closing its locations and canceling scheduled visits, the company publicly announced Wednesday.

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Ubie partners with PatientsLikeMe for access to AI symptom checker

Mobi Health News

The health management company will integrate Ubie's symptom checker into its platform to support patients from symptom onset through treatment.

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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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VA seeks to end telehealth copays and fund virtual care access in rural areas

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced a proposal to eliminate telehealth copayments for veterans and establish a grant program to fund designated VA telehealth access points in non-VA facilities. WHY IT MATTERS This week the VA announced that it is proposing to amend a regulation – the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Healthcare Improvement Act of 2019 – to exempt all telehealth services from the law's copayment requirements.

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Drones deliver urgent blood samples for Guy’s and St Thomas’

DigitalHealth

The first drones have successfully delivered patient blood samples as part of a six-month trial at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust.

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J&J sues HRSA for blocking controversial 340B rebate plan

FierceHealthIT

Johnson & Johnson is escalating its fight with the federal government over its controversial plan to change how it doles out drug discounts to hospitals. | Johnson & Johnson is escalating its fight with the federal government over its controversial plan to change how it doles out drug discounts to hospitals. J&J is suing the Health Resources and Services Administration for blocking the implementation of its new 340B rebate model.

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Vesta Healthcare, Medical Guardian partner to strengthen remote patient monitoring

Mobi Health News

The alliance will provide members with proactive, user-friendly remote monitoring capabilities.

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Real-Life Examples of HIPAA Violations and How to Avoid Them

Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer

Download our 30-minute webinar where we delve into real-life examples of HIPAA violations and preventative measures every organization should know! You will learn: The critical factors that lead to HIPAA violations and how to identify them. Three compelling real-life cases of organizations that faced severe HIPAA penalties. Proven strategies to safeguard YOUR organization against HIPAA violations.

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China to pilot standards for virtual primary care

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

China is set to run a pilot programme to implement and promote new standards for internet-based family doctor contract services. Announced in a meeting with general practitioners led by the Chinese Medical Association, the said programme will be developed in partnership with major hospitals and the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations. WHY IT MATTERS While there are no specifics provided about the said standards, these will be reportedly modelled after the standards developed by Chi

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Ambient voice technology to draft patient letters piloted for NHS use

DigitalHealth

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children is leading a pan-London, 5,000 patient assessment of the use of ambient voice technology.

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Digital unicorn Lyra Health lays off 2% of workforce amid restructuring, impacting non-clinicians

FierceHealthIT

Lyra Health, a provider of mental health benefits for employees, laid off 2% of its total workforce last Monday, Fierce Healthcare has learned. | The layoffs affected 77 people, according to a former employee who was part of the cuts and spoke on the condition of anonymity. At least some of the employees received severance for 12 weeks with health benefits.

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Babylon founder Ali Parsa launches new company Quadrivia AI

Mobi Health News

The launch comes a little over one year after digital health firm Babylon sold almost all of its U.K. assets to digital health company eMed Healthcare U.K.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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This Week’s Health IT Jobs – November 13, 2024

Healthcare IT Today

It can be very overwhelming scrolling though job board after job board in search of a position that fits your wants and needs. Let us take that stress away by finding a mix of great health IT jobs for you! We hope you enjoy this look at some of the health IT jobs we saw healthcare organizations trying to fill this week. Here’s a quick look at some of the health IT jobs we found: Chief Medical Officer – Vernon Memorial Healthcare Chronic Care Strategist – IEHP IT Technical Solut

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‘Ping and book’ cancer screening service to launch via NHS App

DigitalHealth

Women will be sent invitations for cancer screening via the NHS App as part of a new “ping and book” service, NHS England has announced.

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Major payers saw mixed results in Q3. Here's a look at how each fared

FierceHealthIT

The third quarter of 2023 was another mixed bag for major insurers as they continue to grapple with significant headwinds. | The third quarter of 2023 was another mixed bag for major insurers as they continue to grapple with significant headwinds.

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Headspace partners with Hyatt to help travelers sleep

Mobi Health News

The companies developed a five-episode video series to give guests and members tips on enhancing sleep quality when they're on the go.

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How 3 Urgent Cares Tackled Key Metrics For Accelerated Growth

Considering the growth of your clinic? It’s difficult to advance any business today without using technology — but what will truly enhance your daily operations? How successful are other urgent care centers with these solutions? This article offers a glimpse into real-world technology experiences from urgent care centers like yours. Discover how various solutions can boost your growth potential and see firsthand how effective they are.

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Embracing Innovation: Fabrizio Connicella on Chiesi Group’s New Approach at Frontiers Health 2024

Digital Health Global

At the Frontiers Health conference, Eloise McLennan , Deep Dive editor at pharmaphorum, interviewed Fabrizio Connicella , Vice-President Center of Open Innovation & Competence at Chiesi Farmaceutici SpA , to discuss the evolving landscape of pharmaceutical innovation. Connicella shared insights into Chiesi’s innovative strategies and the importance of sustainability in their operations.

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Synnovis attack led to at least five cases of ‘moderate’ patient harm

DigitalHealth

The Synnovis cyber attack led to at least 119 incidents of patient harm, including at least five cases of 'moderate harm', figures show.

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Oracle to collaborate with Meharry Medical College on innovation hub, wellness center in Nashville

FierceHealthIT

Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee, is collaborating with Oracle on a new project to advance healthcare access, innovation and education in Middle Tennessee and beyond. | The organizations plan to establish a joint research collaborative focused on precision medicine and health informatics, a health innovation hub and a community care and wellness center in Nashville.

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