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Peoples’ Lack of Trust in Science Also Extends to Views on Food and Nutrition

Health Populi

Only 2 in 5 people in the U.S. strongly trust science concerning food, nutrition, or diet, we learn from the 2024 IFIC Spotlight Survey: Americans’ Trust in Food & Nutrition Science , published in October. IFIC is the International Food Information Council, a non-profit organization with a mission of communicating science-based information about food safety, nutrition, and sustainable food systems.

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It is Time for the Healthcare Industry to Reexamine Cybersecurity Preparedness in the Face of Unprecedented Risk

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Jamie Singer , Senior Managing Director at FTI Consulting , and Rebecca Ayer Pitt , Managing Director at FTI Consulting The Healthcare Industry is Facing a Cybersecurity Crisis Flashback to early 2020… The healthcare industry enjoyed a brief respite from certain cybersecurity threat actors who vowed not to target healthcare organizations providing life-saving services amidst a global pandemic.

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Florida hospitals again evacuating patients ahead of second hurricane in 2 weeks

FierceHealthIT

A rapidly intensifying Hurricane Milton has Florida and its healthcare providers gearing up for another severe weather event less than two weeks after similar preparations for Hurricane Helene. | Facing a second major storm within two weeks, some hospitals on Florida's Gulf Coast are again closing up shop and transferring patients across the state.

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Health Recovery Solutions Partners with Smart Meter to Provide Cost-Effective Cellular Remote Patient Monitoring for the Home

Health Recovery Solutions

HOBOKEN, N.J. , Oct. 7, 2024 -- Health Recovery Solutions (HRS), the market leader in Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) since 2012, proudly announces its partnership with Smart Meter to enhance the PatientConnect ® Remote Patient Monitoring solution. This collaboration introduces cellular measurement devices as a lower-cost alternative to the traditional Bluetooth-based solution.

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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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Digital mental health referral scheme launched for parents in Wales

DigitalHealth

New and expectant parents in Wales can be referred directly by their perinatal teams to free digital mental health support via SilverCloud.

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Growing Investments in Digital Health Are Driven by Consumer Demand, Clinical Outcomes, and Cost-Savings

Health Populi

The marketing for purchasing digital health technologies is expecting to grow, driven by increased consumer demands for tech-based solutions, improved outcomes enabled through the innovations, and cost savings derived from deploying the technologies. That’s the top-line finding in the 2024 State of Digital Health Purchasing from the Peterson Health Technology Institute (PHTI).

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‘I’m another statistic. I feel let down’: How HIV prevention stays out of reach for many

FierceHealthIT

This story was reported in partnership with Uncloseted Media, a nonpartisan, investigative, LGBTQ | Ending the HIV epidemic hinges on both treatment and prevention, particularly through access to PrEP. For at-risk individuals living in the U.S. South—where HIV is a daunting reality—PrEP use is very low compared to the number of new HIV cases.

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OntarioMD Study Validates the Hype of AI Scribes

Healthcare IT Today

OntarioMD (OMD) a subsidiary of the Ontario Medical Association released the results of a study that validates the benefits of AI scribe / ambient clinical voice technology for medical practices. Physicians reported a significant reduction in paperwork, more time for patient care, and less information overload. Significant Workflow and Workload Benefits The OMD study examined the use of AI scribes by more than 150 family doctors and nurse practitioners (NPs) over a three month period.

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Microsoft extends AI capabilities for healthcare data solutions

Mobi Health News

The aim is to streamline workflows, improve data integration and make better use of AI to deliver positive outcomes.

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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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NHS doctor's personal history inspired new digital mental health service

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

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Abridge, Wolters Kluwer Health ink partnership to integrate UpToDate with AI medical scribe

FierceHealthIT

Wolters Kluwer Health, a big player in clinical decision support solutions, is teaming up with Abridge to integrate UpToDate into its AI-based medical note-taking tool. | Wolters Kluwer Health, a big player in clinical decision support solutions, is teaming up with Abridge to integrate UpToDate into its AI-based medical note-taking tool.

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The Balance Between Promoting Data Sharing and Ensuring the Privacy and Security of Sensitive Health Information

Healthcare IT Today

We talk a lot about sharing data and how it will improve patient outcomes and interoperability, but do we talk enough about how to do it safely? Most of the data that we are looking to share is highly sensitive health information, the kind of information that cybercriminals love to hold for ransom. So not only is it highly sensitive, it is also highly sought-after.

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Patient engagement platform RadiantGraph garners $11M

Mobi Health News

The Series A funding announcement comes less than a month after the company announced integration capabilities with AWS, Google Cloud, Databricks and Snowflake.

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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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Navigating Complex Healthcare Regulations: Expert Insights for Payers

BHM Healthcare Solutions

Navigating the complexities of healthcare regulations is a critical responsibility for payers. Ensuring compliance not only mitigates risks but also promotes efficiency, trust, and quality in patient care. The post Navigating Complex Healthcare Regulations: Expert Insights for Payers appeared first on BHM Healthcare Solutions.

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US hospitals prep for supply chain constraints in wake of Baxter International plant closure

FierceHealthIT

U.S. | U.S. hospitals are taking steps to conserve their supplies of intravenous (IV) fluids as one of the country's biggest manufacturers reduces shipments after Hurricane Helene flooded a major facility in North Carolina.

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Pieces Technologies Raises $25M Growth Round to Expand Leading Suite of Generative AI Solutions

Healthcare IT Today

Strategic Capital to Fuel Growth and New Product Offerings as Pieces Surpasses 5.4 Million Inpatient Clinical Summaries Across Major Health Systems Pieces Technologies, Inc. (Pieces or the Company), a leading clinical generative AI solution that supports inpatient care teams, announced today that it has completed a $25 million growth financing round consisting of new equity and the conversion of notes.

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Suki secures $70M to enhance its AI ambient scribe offerings

Mobi Health News

The company will use the funds to expand its partnerships with Athena, Oracle Cerner, Epic and MEDITECH, and to enhance its offerings, Suki Assistant and Suki Platform.

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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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CMS releases Acute Hospital Care at Home study

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

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Widespread IV fluid shortages have providers starting to cancel procedures, survey finds

FierceHealthIT

Intravenous fluid shortages appear to be affecting the majority of the nation’s healthcare providers, who as a result are already beginning to cancel procedures, survey data published Thursday show | Premier said 86% of its provider members are reporting shortages, and more than half have less than 10 days supply on hand. Respondents also said they were beginning or considering procedure cancellations, and have begun receiving solicitations from "unapproved, gray market suppliers.

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CIO Podcast – Episode 81: MEDITECH Expanse with Nolan Hennessee

Healthcare IT Today

The 81st episode of the CIO podcast hosted by Healthcare IT Today was recorded at the MEDITECH Live conference! We were joined by Nolan Hennessee, CIO and Vice President at St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System to talk about the use of MEDITECH Expanse in his organization. Hennessee has been a strong advocate for MEDITECH as his primary health system vendor, so we kick this episode off by taking a deeper look into what he looks for and values in a partner.

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Glooko scores $100M and appoints new CEO

Mobi Health News

The company will use the funds to accelerate its product expansion on a global scale.

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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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EVERSANA Expands Global Commercialisation Operations With Berlin, Germany Office

Digital Health Global

BERLIN – October 7, 2024 – EVERSANA , a leading provider of global commercial services to the life sciences industry, today announced the continued growth of its European footprint with a new office in Berlin, Germany, Europe’s largest pharmaceutical market. The office opening represents the company’s continued investment in global commercial operations, including expanded critical infrastructure and commercial launch services across Europe.

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Disruptive cyberattacks against healthcare on the rise, with increasing impacts to patient care, survey finds

FierceHealthIT

Reports of recent cyberattacks and disruptions in patient care have ticked up among healthcare organizations since 2023, with the average attack bringing just under $1.5 million in operational disr | Ninety-two percent of polled healthcare IT and security practitioners said their organization had faced at least once cyberattack during the prior year.

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Now is the Time to Prioritize IoT Medical Device Security

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Alex Rybak, Senior Director of Product Management at Revenera Pacemakers, insulin pumps, CT systems, wearables; these and many more medical devices are increasingly common parts of contemporary healthcare treatments. The increased digitization of the medical field, created by the growing number of medical internet of things (IoT) devices that are integrated into IT networks, means that the cybersecurity risk is also increasing.

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Springbok Analytics receives FDA 510(k) clearance for MuscleView

Mobi Health News

The AI-enabled technology measures musculoskeletal structures from an MRI scan.

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Pricing for Profit: How to Set, Negotiate, and Succeed

Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a

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Has Telehealth Fulfilled Its Potential? Innovations Payers Should Watch

BHM Healthcare Solutions

Telehealth has made remarkable strides over the past decade, but has it truly fulfilled its potential? For payers, keeping an eye on the latest innovations is crucial to ensure patients receive high-quality care while managing costs effectively. The post Has Telehealth Fulfilled Its Potential? Innovations Payers Should Watch appeared first on BHM Healthcare Solutions.

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UnitedHealth report calls out policy changes to accelerate shift to value-based care

FierceHealthIT

The healthcare industry is making the push toward greater adoption of value-based care, yet it's not a secret that progress has been slow-moving. | The healthcare industry is making the push toward greater adoption of value-based care, yet it's not a secret that progress has been slow-moving. With that backdrop, UnitedHealth Group has released its latest "A Path Forward" report, which is a biennial look at progress in the shift to value.

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Suki Secures $70M Series D Funding as Demand Surges, Expands Strategic Partnership with MedStar Health

Healthcare IT Today

Unprecedented Growth, Including 12+ New Health System Partnerships and Expansion with MedStar Health, Drives Latest Investment Suki , the leader in artificial intelligence (AI) technology for healthcare, today announced $70 million in new funding on the strength of its health system and electronic health record (EHR) partnerships, including collaborations with Epic, Oracle Cerner, MEDITECH, and Athena.

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