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P2PE vs. E2EE in Healthcare Data Security: Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze?

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Ruston Miles, Founder of Bluefin In todays healthcare landscape, data security is a critical priority. With cyberattacks on the rise and patient data becoming increasingly valuable, healthcare providers face a pressing decision: should they adopt traditional end-to-end encryption (E2EE) or invest in next level point-to-point encryption (P2PE)?

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What Is an Electronic Health Record? A Complete Breakdown for Healthcare Professionals

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

Electronic Health Records (EHRs) have become the foundation of modern healthcare, enabling efficient patient data management, enhanced clinical decision-making, and improved patient outcomes. Yet, despite their potential, many healthcare providers struggle with usability issues, interoperability challenges, and administrative burdens. By integrating DrKumos AI-powered Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) solution with existing EHR systems, healthcare providers can turn traditional EHRs into dynamic,

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K Health’s AI Clinical Recommendations Rival Doctors in Real-World Setting

Digital Health Wire

Real-world comparisons of AI recommendations and doctors clinical decisions have been few and far between, but a new study in the Annals of Internal Medicine gave us a great look at how performance stacks up with actual patients. The early verdict? AI came out on top, but that doesnt mean doctors should pack their bags quite yet. Researchers from Cedars-Sinai and Tel Aviv University compared recommendations made by K Healths AI Physician Mode to the final decisions made by physicians for 461 vir

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Health Insurance Coverage Among Smaller U.S. Businesses Is Eroding: A Signal From JPMorganChase

Health Populi

Working-age people in the U.S. depend on their employers to provide health insurance; just over one-half of people in America receive employer-sponsored health insurance. But a concerning signal has emerged that calls into question how sustainable the uniquely American employer-sponsored health plan model is: that is that one in 3 small businesses in the U.S. stopped covering health insurance after the worst of the pandemic health effects in 2023 as the companies payroll expenses continued to in

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Empowering Overall Healthcare Operations: Why Some Outsourcing Is Smart Business

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

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Project Mulberry: Apple’s secret AI-powered health coach

Lloyd Price

Exec SummaryProject Mulberry is Apples codename for an ambitious AI-driven healthcare initiative aimed at transforming its Health app into a comprehensive, personalized health platform. The project, expected to debut with iOS 19.4 in spring or summer 2026, integrates an AI-powered health coach designed to function like a virtual doctor, offering tailored recommendations based on data collected from Apple devices such as the iPhone, Apple Watch, and earbuds.

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Zoom launches agentic AI-powered mobile comms for frontline staff

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A new tool, Zoom Workplace for Frontline, is now generally available to all customers. It uses agentic artificial intelligence to help improve on-shift communications and work management, the telehealth company said Wednesday. WHY IT MATTERS With a real-time activity feed, as well as auto-generated on-shift chat groups and push-to-talk functionality, Zoom said Wednesday in its announcement that it aims to boost productivity, collaboration and connection among frontline teams in several industrie

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U.S. Health Care in 2025 Requires Scenario Planning: The Uncertainties That Inspire DIY Healthcare

Health Populi

As Weight Watchers prepares to initiate bankruptcy proceedings, I file the news event under “thinking the unthinkable.” “Thinking about the unthinkable” is what Herman Kahn, a father of scenario planning, asked us to do when he pioneered the process. In this book, for Kahn, “the unthinkable” was thermonuclear war, and the year was 1962.

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Emerging Technologies that are Driving Significant Innovations in Digital Health and Reshaping Patient Care Delivery

Healthcare IT Today

Countless people and organizations are currently striving to invent and improve technologies to help propel healthcare into a brighter future. But which of these technologies is starting to make a noticeable impact? What emerging technologies are driving the most significant innovations in digital health, and how are they reshaping patient care delivery ?

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AI in health care: the black box of prior authorization

KevinMD

Amidst the recent news about the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO, the issue of prior authorization has come to the forefront again. Insurance companies use prior authorization as an easy tool to control the costs and incorporate it as a genuine step of the health care delivery process. The recent trend is to use AI (artificial Read more AI in health care: the black box of prior authorization originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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The Essential Guide to Secure Messaging in Healthcare

Discover everything healthcare providers need to know about secure messaging. Covering essential topics like HIPAA compliance, communication efficiency, and patient privacy protection, this resource is indispensable for professionals, caregivers, and administrative staff alike.📱 💬 Whether managing sensitive patient data, coordinating care teams, or streamlining workflows, discover actionable insights to implement secure messaging solutions effectively.

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Brown University policy expert talks about the future of telehealth flexibilities

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

For Medicare, telemedicine reimbursement and regulation has been about kicking the can down the road – more temporary extensions of COVID-era flexibilities. The current ones run out on September 30. It's April 2025 and healthcare still waits for a permanent solution from the government for telemedicine and Medicare – which tends to drive what Medicaid and private insurers do.

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Japanese research utilises eye tracking for early autism diagnosis

Mobi Health News

The study has demonstrated the potential of predictable movement stimuli as a behavioural marker of autism spectrum disorder.

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Innovative, Immersive Learning: Relias Expands VR Access to Solve Healthcare Workforce Training Challenges

Healthcare IT Today

With Realistic, Scenario-Driven Learning, Healthcare Workers can Refine Skills in Real Time, Reducing Errors and Improving Decision-Making Relias , the trusted multi-solution workforce enablement platform partner to 12,000 healthcare organizations and 4.5 million caregivers, is expanding its learning modalities to include assessment-based virtual reality (VR) through its acquisition of InceptionXR , an innovative provider of extended reality training solutions for healthcare professionals.

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Aptar Digital Health Reports Positive Impact of iPUMP® on Sublingual Liquid Allergen Immunotherapy Adherence

Digital Health Global

CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aptar Digital Health, a global leader in digital health solutions enhancing the patient experience, today announces the positive results from the SPEED 1 survey, showcasing the impact of the iPUMP connected assistant on adherence to Stallergenes Greers sublingual liquid immunotherapy (SLIT). The results will be presented by Stallergenes Greer, a global leader in allergy therapeutics and long-standing partner of Aptar Digital Health, at the upcoming

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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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Castlight Health intros virtual urgent care for members

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Castlight Health this week announced a new virtual urgent care service that integrates with its benefits navigation app. WHY IT MATTERS The offering, powered by a virtual care platform from Fabric, aims to offer a "unified, high-quality care experience" accessible for Castlight members, the company says, providing continuity of care via chat-based visits delivered by licensed physicians and nurse practitioners.

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Dexcom receives FDA clearance for G7 15 Day glucose monitoring system

Mobi Health News

The G7 continuous glucose monitoring system will have a 15.5-day wear time and last 15% longer than Dexcom G7, according to the company.

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This Week’s Health IT Jobs – April 16, 2025

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: Application Analyst – South County Hospital Medical Billing Specialist – Dialysis Clinic, Inc.

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Positive Adherence Impact of IPUMP® Connected Assistant for Sublingual Liquid Allergen Immunotherapy Treatment

Digital Health Global

BAAR, Switzerland–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Stallergenes Greer, a global leader in allergy therapeutics, will present positive results from its SPEED survey at the upcoming CFA congress ( Congrs Francophone d’Allergologie, the French congress of allergology) in Paris (France) April 15-18, 2025. The survey highlights both the impact of the iPUMP connected assistant and its strong adoption among patients undergoing sublingual liquid allergen immunotherapy (SLIT) treatment. iPUMP, developed

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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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The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) is emerging as a Global HealthTech Hub in 2025

Lloyd Price

Exec SummaryThe Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and its subsidiary, the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV), have emerged as a compelling market for healthcare technology companies due to several structural, economic, and market-specific factors. Below are the key reasons why the TSX is an interesting and growing market for healthcare technology, supported by relevant insights and critical analysis:1.

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Leidos, University of Pittsburgh spend $10M for AI disease detection

Mobi Health News

The partnership will focus on building AI tools that accelerate heart disease and cancer detection with the aim of reducing diagnostic turnaround times.

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Inspiren Launches the First Complete AI-Driven Senior Living Ecosystem

Healthcare IT Today

Powered by $35 Million in Series A Funding, Inspiren Improves Care Planning, Enhances Resident Safety, Strengthens Emergency Response, and Optimizes Staff Workflows for the Senior Care Industry Inspiren , a leader in AI-powered solutions redefining senior living, today announced the addition of its emergency call system, making it the market’s first and only senior living ecosystem to integrate care planning, resident safety, staff efficiency, and emergency call into one seamless solution.

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Apple launches the Global Close Your Rings Day

Digital Health Global

Apple is inviting Apple Watch users around the world to take part in Global Close Your Rings Day on April 24, 2025 a celebration of everyday movement and the power of staying active. By completing their Move, Exercise, and Stand goals, users can earn a limited-edition award and exclusive animated stickers for Messages. This initiative underscores the Apple Watch’s role as a comprehensive fitness and health companion.

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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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Why are Healthcare Technology M&A deals falling apart in 2025?

Lloyd Price

Exec SummaryThe HealthTech M&A market in 2025 is characterised by a mix of opportunity and caution, with deal activity influenced by post-pandemic corrections and evolving market dynamics. Reports from leading consultancies like PwC, Bain & Company, and healthcare.digital highlight a challenging environment, particularly for distressed companies.

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Digital dementia support project gets $2M federal funding and more briefs

Mobi Health News

Also, an AI-powered breath test for diagnosing silicosis has been developed in Sydney.

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Forcura and Medalogix Join to Create Transformative Post-Acute Care Technology Platform

Healthcare IT Today

Berkshire Partners will Serve as Lead Investor in the New Platform, with The Vistria Group Investing Alongside as a Key Minority Shareholder Forcura , the intelligent workflow management company, and Medalogix , a clinical decision support company, today announced that they have combined. Together, the companies will create a leading post-acute care technology platform focused on the advancement of intelligent patient care within home-based care providers and ultimately across the entire healthc

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hellocare.ai Growth Round Fuels Smart Hospital Transformation

Digital Health Wire

The shift from point solutions to platform approaches has been one of the defining trends of the past few years, and hellocare.ai is positioning itself to capitalize on the transition with $47M of growth funding from prominent health system backers. hellocare.ais unified virtual care platform transforms any hospital room into a connected care environment, enabling a wide range of use cases seamlessly embedded into existing EHRs, infrastructure, and care delivery models.

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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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SNOMED CT: Healthcare AI's SuperPower

Lloyd Price

Exec SummarySNOMED CT is the most comprehensive, multilingual clinical terminology system globally, with over 360,000 concepts, 1.5 million relationships, and 1 million descriptors (synonyms and definitions) covering diagnoses, procedures, symptoms, anatomy, and more. Its structured, machine-readable format makes it ideal for AI applications, yet its complexity and implementation challenges often leave it underutilised compared to simpler standards like ICD-10.

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hellocare.ai scores $47M for AI-enabled virtual care for smart hospitals

Mobi Health News

The hospital-focused telehealth and virtual care delivery company, which currently works with more than 70 health systems, will use the funds to scale its reach.

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Navigating AI’s Double-Edged Sword: Cyber Resilience in Healthcare

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by David Lindner, Chief Information Security and Data Privacy Officer at Contrast Security Healthcare organizations face a complex balancing act when integrating AI, navigating the promise of significant benefits alongside inherent risks. The technology brings a wealth of benefits, such as speeding up and improving the accuracy of patient diagnoses.

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