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Could AI Prescribe Medications? H.R. 238

BHM Healthcare Solutions

Could AI soon prescribe medications? H.R. 238 raises crucial questions about the role of artificial intelligence in healthcare decision-making. The post Could AI Prescribe Medications? H.R. 238 appeared first on BHM Healthcare Solutions.

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Innovation or exploitation: the ethical challenges of AI in speech therapy

KevinMD

Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere. It’s in our phones, our search engines, and increasingly, in our health care systems. For speech-language pathologists (SLPs), AI holds the potential to be a powerful allyoffering tools to enhance patient care, track progress, and even expand access to therapy for underserved populations. But with every innovation comes responsibility.

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Physicians’ Confidence In and Use of AI is Rising, AMA Finds – Coupling Demand With Many Enabling Factors

Health Populi

Doctors’ use of and demand for augmented intelligence in medical practice is on the rise — with many factors that could bolster or risk adoption on the journey toward AI in the doctor’s office, based on the latest survey from the American Medical Association (AMA) published this week. The AMA polled U.S. physicians in November 2024 to gauge their views on augmented intelligence (AI) addressing doctors’ use of AI, perceived opportunities and risks, and enabling factors for

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While providers make clinical discoveries faster, RPM is shifting to a new care model

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Every day in the United States, 10,000 Americans turn 65 , according to the AARP. And 85% of older Americans have at least one chronic condition , according to the National Institutes of Health. Against this backdrop, health systems usually wait until a patient is in a costly state before implementing a remote patient monitoring program. That's because distributing connected devices to homes is extremely difficult to scale.

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Bridging Innovation & Patient Care: The Growing Role of AI

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

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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Proposed legislation paves the way for AI to prescribe drugs

Mobi Health News

The bill would allow AI to be classified as a 'practitioner licensed by law' to administer FDA-approved drugs.

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​Leading Global Healthtech Company, Harrison.ai, to Bring Proven AI-Powered Medical Diagnostic Support and Workflow Solutions to the United States; US$112 Million Series C Fuels Global Expansion

Digital Health Global

Companys Radiology and Pathology Solutions Expand Clinician Capacity, Increase Operational Efficiency, and Improve Early Disease Diagnosis BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Harrison.ai, a leading global healthtech company and developer of AI-powered medical diagnostic support and workflow solutions, announced today the accelerated expansion of its operations into the United States, a move supported by US$112 million of Series C funding.

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ÅŒURA Secures $200 Million in Series D Funding

Healthcare IT Today

Investments from Fidelity Management & Research Company and Dexcom Bring URA Valuation to $5.2 Billion URA , the company behind Oura Ring, the worlds leading smart ring, today announced the completion of a $200 million Series D funding round. Fidelity Management & Research Company and Dexcom, the global leader in glucose biosensing, participated in the round.

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AI screened 50,000 eyes to create retinal maps

Mobi Health News

The Australian-led project developed these maps, claimed to be the most detailed ever made, to link retinal thinning to various diseases.

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Expanding Access to Patient Financing for High-Cost Care Episodes

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. ByMeredith Kirchner, COO and chief client success officer, Curae. Emergency rooms and specialty care facilities, like infusion and burn centers, serve millions of patients annually in urgent, often life-saving situations. For many patients, however, these […] The article Expanding Access to Patient Financing for High-Cost Care Episodes appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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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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Owens & Minor Launches ByramConnect Digital Health Platform for Diabetes and Other Chronic Health Conditions

Digital Health Global

Now available as a free service exclusively to Byram Healthcare customers, ByramConnect powered by the Welldo c App combines digital health coaching, self-tracking, clinically relevant insights and education to support members with diabetes and associated chronic health conditions throughout their health journey. RICHMOND, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Byram Healthcare, a leader in home-based care and part of the Owens & Minor (NYSE: OMI) family, recently launched ByramConnect TM , a perso

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Passwords Are the Problem: How More Secure Authentication Methods Can Transform Healthcare Workflows

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by David Cottingham, President at rf IDEAS Username and password authentication is a fixture in healthcare but one that continues to hinder operations and put patient privacy and care at risk. In just the first three months of 2024, there were over 116 data breaches in the healthcare industry, allowing cybercriminals to access private patient data, medications, clinical records, Social Security numbers, and more by employing tactics like phishing emails and mal

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Epicore Biosystems scores $26M to expand sweat-sensing wearable technology

Mobi Health News

The company will use the funds to scale its technology, expand into new biomarker applications, and advance real-time hydration and metabolic health monitoring.

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The different types of moat creating sustainable competitive advantage in HealthTech

Lloyd Price

Exec Summary: In the context of HealthTech, a "moat" refers to a sustainable competitive advantage that protects a company from competitors and allows it to maintain profitability over the long term. Just like a moat around a castle protects it from invaders, a business moat safeguards a company's market share and profits. Here are some common types of moats in HealthTech: Proprietary Technology: This could be a unique algorithm, a patented medical device, or a groundbreaking platf

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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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RadiusXR Announces Strategic Partnership with Thomas Osborne, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Microsoft Federal, and Clinical Professor at Stanford (adjunct)

Digital Health Global

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #Ophthalmology — RadiusXR , a leader in transforming vision testing and eye care with advanced digital health platforms, is thrilled to announce an exciting addition to our team. Thomas Osborne, MD, Chief Medical Officer of Microsoft Federal Civilian, and Clinical Professor at Stanford Health Care (adjunct), is joining the RadiusXR team as a strategic advisor.

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Hybrid Care: Interest Outstrips Infrastructure

Digital Health Wire

Provider organizations are hungry for more hybrid care, but new research in NEJM Catalyst highlights a notable gap between their interest and infrastructure. A survey of the NEJM Catalyst Insights Council – made up of clinical leaders and executives from care delivery orgs across the globe – showed that a majority of the 730 respondents believe hybrid care improves overall quality (74%). 55% of respondents organizations already offer hybrid care (68% for U.S. orgs) 42% offer primaril

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Lynx secures $27M for consumer directed health initiatives

Mobi Health News

The company will use the funds to scale operations and expedite growth in Medicare and ICHRA.

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First principles thinking in healthcare technology

Lloyd Price

Exec Summary First principles thinking is a powerful problem-solving technique that involves breaking down complex problems into their most fundamental truths and then reasoning up from there to develop new solutions. It encourages you to challenge assumptions and think outside the box, rather than relying on existing models or conventional wisdom. First principles thinking in healthcare technology involves breaking down complex problems into their fundamental truths.

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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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Transforming Healthcare Delivery: Italy’s Telemedicine Platform

Digital Health Global

Agenas , the National Agency for Regional Health Services, has officially launched the National Telemedicine Platform (PNT), a significant initiative under Italy’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan. The platform aims to enhance healthcare accessibility and quality by integrating regional services into a cohesive national system. Key Features of the PNT: Comprehensive Infrastructure: The PNT comprises a central National Telemedicine Infrastructure (INT) and 21 Regional Telemedicine Infr

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Navigating New Healthcare Cybersecurity Regulations: What You Need to Know

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Richard Caralli , Senior Cybersecurity Advisor at Axio Cybersecurity regulations often emerge in response to major incidents. For instance, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) followed the Enron fraud, updates to FISMA came after the 2015 Office of Personnel Management (OPM) breach, and the Securities and Exchange Commissions cybersecurity disclosure provisions were implemented after breaches at Equifax and SolarWinds.

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Gamified screening tool in Singapore detects early dementia in 15 minutes

Mobi Health News

Its developer, a spinoff from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, is looking to raise up to $1.5 million to commercialise their MCI screening tool.

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Patient Digital Engagement Index: athenahealth research team share insights from 50 Million US patients

Lloyd Price

Exec Summary The athenahealth Patient Digital Engagement Index (PDEI) is a metric that tracks patient use of digital tools that interact with electronic health records (EHRs). The index measures three core digital activity categories: access to care, financial activity, and healthcare information. The PDEI score is calculated by looking at how practices are using online tools for activities such as patient scheduling, paying bills, and viewing test results.

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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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Four Community Hospital Systems to Implement Paragon Denali from Altera Digital Health

Digital Health Global

First healthcare organizations adopt cloud-native EHR to reduce downtime, enable innovative care NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Altera Digital Health , a global health IT leader, today announced that four hospital systems plan to implement Paragon Denali , a cloud-native electronic health record (EHR) designed for rural, critical access and community hospitals.

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Bonus Features – February 9, 2025 – 38% of medical researchers want to be early adopters of AI, data breach in Conn. impacts 1 million patients, plus 14 more stories

Healthcare IT Today

Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. Because theres so much happening out there in healthcare IT we arent able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure youre informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job.

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Apple launches study to decode health relationships

Mobi Health News

The Apple Health Study will use data collected from Apple devices to examine the relationship between physical and mental health and wellbeing.

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Oura Health: M&A and partnerships strategy suggests future growth as an Enterprise Health and Wellness Platform

Lloyd Price

Exec Summary: Oura Health, the company behind the popular Oura Ring, has been making strategic moves that suggest a future growth trajectory as an Enterprise Health and Wellness Platform. Here's a breakdown of their recent activities and how they point towards this direction: Recent M&A and Partnerships: Dexcom Partnership: Oura recently partnered with Dexcom, a leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology.

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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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The Future of AI and Home Care - launching a new report

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Home care is a labor-intensive business. And as everyone can see, labor is increasingly a scarce resource, likely to seem ever more scarce -- as the boomers age into their 80s and beyond, their population outpacing the growth of the care workforce. While there are many articles that will describe the 'aging tsunami' and worrisome lack of workers to care for the oldest, few technology solutions have entered this market up to now.

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Health Tech’s Defining Decade

Digital Health Wire

Were using todays top story to circle back on Define Ventures report on Health Techs Defining Decade, which included too many highlights to squeeze into last weeks update. The analysis dives into the performance of venture-backed health tech startups that went on to go public, with a sprinkle of survivorship bias given that it doesnt include companies that have been delisted.

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Walgreens to pay nearly $1B in COVID-19 test contract case

Mobi Health News

Everly Health Solutions alleged that Walgreens broke the terms of a 2020 business contract during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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