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3 Major CMMS Roadblocks That Mobile Apps Can Overcome

Optimum Healthcare IT

Major roadblocks in desktop-only CMMS systems & how mobile apps can overcome them, ultimately optimizing healthcare maintenance operations. The post 3 Major CMMS Roadblocks That Mobile Apps Can Overcome appeared first on Optimum Healthcare IT.

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Can AI truly improve hospital staffing?

KevinMD

By now, you have probably heard of AI and tools like ChatGPT. But you still may be wondering how these tools apply to your clinical practice. Let me share an experience I recently had that completely changed how I think about AI (artificial intelligence) in health care. In one of the MBA classes I am Read moreā€¦ Can AI truly improve hospital staffing?

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The Impact of Telehealth Parity Laws on Reimbursement for Remote Patient Monitoring

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

The rapid advancement of telehealth technologies has revolutionized healthcare delivery, providing patients with unprecedented access to medical care. Among these advancements, Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) has emerged as a significant tool for managing chronic conditions, improving patient outcomes, and reducing healthcare costs. However, the widespread adoption and utilization of RPM services hinge on several factors, with reimbursement being a critical component.

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Healthcare in the Cloud: A Secure Path to Improved Care

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Jake Madders, Co-Founder and Director at Hyve Managed Hosting Cloud technology is at the forefront of digital transformation strategies for the healthcare industry. Indeed, 81% of healthcare executives stated that they use it in most or all of their operations. And while the shift to the cloud promises to enhance patient care, streamline workflows, and improve safety, it also introduces new security challenges.

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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, itā€™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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How AI transcription, integrated with telehealth tools, can boost care quality

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

There has been a lot of discussion around the ways in which artificial intelligence can be used in telehealth, balancing the need for efficiency with patient security and privacy. Howard Hu, CEO of Whereby, vendor of a videoconferencing API for telehealth platforms, knows quite a bit about this niche. His company is implementing AI to enable real-time transcription of patient sessions, freeing practitioners to engage more deeply with patients without the distraction of note-taking.

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Digital health funding hit $5.7B through June, on track to surpass 2019 and 2023, Rock Health reports

FierceHealthIT

U.S. digital health startups pulled in $5.7 billion across 266 deals in the first six months of 2024, marking continued momentum in the sector after a rocky few quarters last year. | U.S. digital health startups pulled in $5.7 billion across 266 deals in the first six months of 2024, marking continued momentum in the sector after a rocky few quarters last year.

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Bringing the Fax into the 21st Century at MedPeds

Healthcare IT Today

MedPeds is strongly oriented toward innovation. Twenty years ago, before the HITECH Act subsidized electronic medical records, MedPeds adopted eClinicalWorks in a purposeful way: They scanned active medical records into eClinicalWorks and took away the clinicians’ pens and paper. But the health care field as a whole has not made such intrepid advances.

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Workforce engagement is vital to the successful adoption of digital systems

DigitalHealth

Appropriate engagement and support for clinical staff is not just fundamental to digital implementation, it is also essential post go-live and beyond, writes Fiona Mills in the final part of our four-part series on effective NMAHP digital teams

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India's first VR nurse training lab opens

Mobi Health News

It serves as a Centre of Excellence that extends access to nursing skills training to schools around Gujarat.

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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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OpenAI Startup Fund, Arianna Huffington back new AI health coach venture focused on chronic conditions

FierceHealthIT

OpenAI's venture fund and Arianna Huffington's Thrive Global are backing a new startup, Thrive AI Health, that aims to build an AI health coach to promote healthier lifestyles. | OpenAI's venture fund and Arianna Huffington's Thrive Global are backing a new startup that aims to build an AI health coach to promote healthier lifestyles.

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Cybersecurity Resilience in Healthcare Can Save Lives

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Mary Lou Prevost, Group VP at Splunk Recently, weā€™ve witnessed a global increase of cyberattacks across the healthcare sector, including insurance providers, hospitals, and other services critical to maintaining health. This trend demonstrates an established pattern of cybercriminals attacking some of our most vulnerable institutions.

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Wes Streeting: We can make Britain a powerhouse for MedTech

DigitalHealth

Health secretary Wes Streeting has pledged that the new government will ā€œmake Britain a powerhouse for life sciences and medical technologyā€.

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Samsung announces new Galaxy Ring and Galaxy Watch Ultra

Mobi Health News

During the Galaxy Unpacked event in Paris today, the company announced its updated smartwatch and a new ring wearable with AI-enabled health features.

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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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ONC's HTI-2 proposed rule 'big step forward' for interoperability, health IT experts say, but EHR vendors concerned about timelines

FierceHealthIT

ONC's HTI-2 proposed rule 'big step forward' for interoperability, health IT experts say, but EHR vendors concerned about timelines hlandi Fri, 07/12/2024 - 14:43

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HIMSS 2024 ā€“ It Is A Tough Time to Be In Healthcare Right Now as Budgets Continue to Be Tight. What Sign of Hope and Excitement Do You Have Looking Forward?

Healthcare IT Today

It is a tough time to be in healthcare right now for a multitude of reasons, but the one that we are going to focus on today is the budgets that continue to be tight. There are so many new and exciting ideas happening in healthcare that could be a huge help to your organization – if you can only find the budget to support implementing and sustaining those ideas.

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Over 6,000 operations and appointments delayed by London cyber attack

DigitalHealth

More than 6,000 operations and appointments have been postponed at London hospitals affected by the Synnovis cyber attack, NHS England has confirmed.

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OpenAI Startup Fund, Thrive Global launch new company Thrive AI Health

Mobi Health News

The company will build a genAI-enabled expert-level health coach focused on personalizing and scaling behavioral change.

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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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CMS proposes new payments for digital health under CY2025 PFS draft rule

FierceHealthIT

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS') proposed calendar year 2025 physician fee schedule rule, out Wednesday, proposed an assortment of new payments and coverage for digital heal | CMS' proposed changes to digital health payment for physicians includes new codes for mental health-related digital therapeutics, an assortment of telehealth extensions and more flexibilities for opioid treatment programs to use audio and video telehealth services.

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The Impact of Effective Revenue Cycle Management

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Janet Boos, Vice President and General Manager of Revenue Cycle at Veradigm The past few years have been volatile for the healthcare industry. Staffing shortages have left healthcare organizations with thousands of unfilled positions. A report from Syntellis found that days of cash on hand dropped 28% from January 2022 to June 2023, while accounts receivable (A/R) fluctuated as much as $14,300 on a month-to-month basis.

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Hull digital study sees 50% fall in COPD emergency attendances

DigitalHealth

A study of a COPD digital service at Hull University Teaching Hospitals resulted in a 50% reduction in emergency attendances and admissions.

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Report: Digital health investment is rebounding in 2024

Mobi Health News

If investment patterns in the first half of 2024 persist, this year could exceed year-end totals seen in 2019 and 2023, according to Rock Health's H1 2024 digital health funding report.

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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. Thatā€™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. Youā€™ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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Healthcare industry rails against CISA's 'redundant' and 'burdensome' cyber incident reporting proposal

FierceHealthIT

Healthcare industry groups are urging the federal government to streamline and loosen a recent proposed rule outlining cybersecurity incident reporting requirements for entities considered to be cr | Hospitals, practices, information management executives and even insurers criticized a proposed rule for its overlap with other federal reporting requirements and limited oversight of smaller third-parties, among other concerns.

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Is Epic the Biggest Obstacle to Interoperability in Healthcare? ā€“ Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 144

Healthcare IT Today

For the 144th episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast we are discussing interoperability in healthcare! We kick this episode off by debating whether or not Epic is the biggest obstacle to interoperability in healthcare. Then we discuss the other obstacles we can see to interoperability. Next, we try to problem-solve and talk about what could be changed to help make interoperability more of a reality today.

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NHS Greater Manchester launches digital care plan and app

DigitalHealth

Greater Manchester is rolling out a patient app alongside digital care plans, as part of the GM Care Record.

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CMS proposes new payments for digital health in 2025 PFS draft rule

Mobi Health News

The proposed 2025 physician fee schedule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services includes payment and coding for digital health tools for behavioral health.

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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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Court pauses CMS broker compensation rule for Medicare Advantage plans

FierceHealthIT

A recent lawsuit has pushed back against an industry-opposed Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) final rule on broker compensation in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. | A district court in Texas is halting a federal rule that changes broker compensation and overhauls marketing to seniors.

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CEO of Greenway sets Company on a Bold Path

Healthcare IT Today

Greenway Health ā€™s CEO, Pratap Sarker, made several bold statements at the companyā€™s annual user group meeting and has set the organization on an aggressive path forward. One of his promises was that all future innovations from Greenway would be based on AI. Healthcare IT Today had the opportunity to sit down with Sarker shortly after his opening keynote to dive deeper into the promises he made.

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Sheffield Teaching Hospitals robot enables less invasive prostate surgery

DigitalHealth

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals aims to offer robotic-assisted surgery to more prostate cancer patients with its newly installed da Vinci Xi system.

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