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National Health Spending in the U.S. in 2033: What 20.3% of the GDP Will Be Spent On

Health Populi

By 2033, national health spending will comprise 20.3% of the U.S. GDP, based on the latest national health expenditure projections developed by researchers from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This growth will be happening as CMS projects coverage of insured people to decline over the period. Earlier today, I attended a media briefing hosted by Health Affairs to receive the CMS team’s top-line forecast of NHE from 2024 to 2033 discussing these findings.

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NHS Wales expands digital toolkit for diabetes management

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The Significance of Platforms in Healthcare Innovation

Healthcare IT Today

Healthcare is entering one of the most exciting innovation cycles it has ever seen. When you look at the history of health IT, much of it was converting our previous paper processes into similar digital processes. Now, most of that healthcare data is digitally available for innovation. Layer on the speed of innovation related to large language models (LLMs), artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning — and healthcare is seeing more innovative digital health companies than ever.

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Preparing Your Staff for a Cerner-to-Epic Conversion in 5 Key Steps

Optimum Healthcare IT

Prepare your staff for a Cerner-to-Epic conversion with 5 proven steps that ensure readiness, confidence, and a smooth EHR transition. The post Preparing Your Staff for a Cerner-to-Epic Conversion in 5 Key Steps appeared first on Optimum Healthcare IT.

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How to Start Virtual Care the Right Way: A Proven Roadmap for 2025 and Beyond

Speaker: Dr. Christine Gall, DrPH, MS, BSN, RN

The promise of virtual care is no longer theoretical and is now a critical solution to many of healthcare’s most urgent challenges. Yet many healthcare leaders remain unsure how to build a business case for investment and launching the right program at the right time can be the difference between value and failure. For organizations seeking a financially sound, clinically effective entry point, Virtual Patient Observation (VPO) offers a compelling case to lead with.

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Implementation evaluation of biometric fingerprint scanning for monitoring HIV care engagement: acceptability, feasibility, and fidelity among peripartum women living with HIV in Lilongwe, Malawi

BMC Digital Health

Sustained HIV care engagement is essential for pregnant women living with HIV (PWLHIV) on lifelong antiretroviral therapy (ART). However, transferring clinics, missed HIV visits, and disengagement from HIV car.

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Former Current Health CEO buys back company from Best Buy

Mobi Health News

Christopher McGhee says that, along with the acquisition, Current Health will have a "return to scrappiness and that startup spirit.

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With telehealth, Kennedy Krieger Institute slashes visit wait time by four months

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, Maryland, is a healthcare facility for children with developmental disabilities and neurologic problems. It is doing some powerful work in telemedicine with a program called START. START stands for Screening, Targeted Assessment, Referral and Treatment. It is a triage clinic aimed at increasing access and decreasing wait times.

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eClinicalWorks Reduces Behavioral Health Care Care Planning Documentation Ten-Fold

Healthcare IT Today

In this interview, Megan Isham, Senior Manager of Clinical Systems at Mental Health Cooperative , explains the ways in which they are using eClinicalWorks for behavioral health and how eClinicalWorks has made significant efforts to support a wide variety of behavioral health specific needs. The Mental Health Cooperative is a comprehensive service that includes therapy for children, youth, and adults, a 24-hour unit, home visits, and services to accompany police and fire fighters.

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AI is not a threat to radiologists. It’s a distraction from what truly matters in medicine.

KevinMD

As a radiologist, I’ve heard the same question too many times, usually from anxious medical students struggling to decide if they should pursue radiology: “Is AI going to replace radiologists?” I understand the concern. I had similar fears during training. But after years of practicing medicine and watching AI promises play out in the real Read more… AI is not a threat to radiologists.

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How to Turn “Check-the-Box” Compliance Trainings Into Real Learning

Speaker: Brian Richardson, Brian Richardson, Founder and CEO of Richardson Consulting Group

Let’s face it—most ethics and compliance training programs aren’t winning awards for engagement. But that doesn’t mean they can’t be effective, captivating, and maybe even enjoyable! Join learning design expert Brian Richardson for a dynamic session on how to breathe new life into your ethics and compliance training. We'll explore innovative strategies to bring traditionally dry topics to life, making them resonate with learners and drive tangible change.

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Guardian Life Insurance to integrate Carrot's family-building platform

Mobi Health News

Employees will have access to clinical content and more than 900 U.S. clinics that specialize in fertility, urology and menopause.

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Voluntary Prior Authorization Reform Initiative

BHM Healthcare Solutions

In June 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a new industry-wide initiative to streamline prior authorization processes. Led by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz, the roundtable brought together executives from major payers to formalize a set of voluntary commitments aimed at improving access to care and reducing administrative burden.

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AI in Diabetic Eye Screening: Can It Deliver Safer, Smarter Outcomes?

Digital Health Global

The UK’s Evidence Framework Sets a Global Example Artificial intelligence (AI) in diabetic eye screening is gaining momentum, promising to boost efficiency and reduce preventable sight loss. But how can we ensure that the technology delivers not just clinical promise, but population-level impact? A recent Health Policy article published in The Lancet Digital Health by Macdonald et al. presents a robust roadmap developed by the UK National Screening Committee (NSC).

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Here’s what providers really need in a modern EHR

KevinMD

When people think of electronic health records (EHRs), they assume these digital systems for storing patient information were designed for clinicians. But that is a fallacy. EHRs initially were designed for billing and compliance—and it shows. Given the original purpose of EHRs, it’s not surprising that clinical workflows are disjointed. The limitations of traditional EHRs Read more… Here’s what providers really need in a modern EHR originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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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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Mandolin raises $40M for AI automation for specialty drugs

Mobi Health News

Skip to main content Toggle navigation Main Menu Topics Video Provider Payer Pharma Consumer Investor Regions ANZ ASIA EMEA Global Edition Global Edition Investing Mandolin raises $40M for AI automation for specialty drugs The company offers an AI-enabled workflow automation platform for administrative tasks pertaining to specialty medications. By Jessica Hagen June 26, 2025 04:09 pm Share Photo: diego_cervo/Getty Images Mandolin, a platform that uses AI automation to enhance access to s

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Reducing Denials and Improving the Success Rate of Claim Reimbursements

Healthcare IT Today

Careers in the healthcare space are not for the weak — they’re often overworked, underpaid, and can regularly face harassment and/or violence from their patients. And despite all of that, people still have this as their dream career. This is because the ones that do choose this as their career don’t do it for the money or the thanks; they do it because they want to be able to help take care of others.

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FierceHealthIT - Untitled Article

FierceHealthIT

Memorial Sloan Kettering is warning patients that it may soon be out of network for UnitedHealthcare members.

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Groups Representing Patients, Healthcare Professionals and Pharmaceutical Industry Author New Principle on Use of AI In Healthcare

Digital Health Global

GENEVA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Six leading international organizations representing patients, physicians, pharmacists, nurses, hospitals, and the pharmaceutical industry have today adopted the first joint ethical principle in the healthcare industry on the responsible use of health data and technology, including artificial intelligence. The new principle joins the International Consensus Framework for Ethical Collaboration (ICF) , a longstanding principles-based voluntary agreement that guid

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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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Handspring secures $12M for virtual pediatric mental health platform

Mobi Health News

Skip to main content Toggle navigation Main Menu Topics Video Provider Payer Pharma Consumer Investor Regions ANZ ASIA EMEA Global Edition Global Edition Investing Handspring secures $12M for virtual pediatric mental health platform The company offers mental healthcare for children and their families and will use the funds to expand its reach. By Jessica Hagen June 27, 2025 02:44 pm Share Photo: MixmikeGetty Images Handspring , which offers virtual mental health for youth and their families, ann

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Automation’s Role in Streamlining RCM Workflows and Reducing Administrative Burdens

Healthcare IT Today

Burnout in healthcare is a well-understood problem, though the focus is often placed on doctors and nurses. But burnout is a rampant problem at every level in healthcare. Thus, it is important that when we talk about automation in healthcare, we inspect every area of healthcare to see what can be improved to help our staff. Today, we are going to focus on Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) and see what automation can do to streamline RCM workflows and reduce administrative burdens.

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What Rehab Therapists Need to Know About the Rise in CMS and Commercial Audits

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By John Wallace, PT, MS, FAPTA, chief compliance officer, WebPT. Federal audits targeting Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) reimbursements are intensifying, and rehab therapists are already feeling the impact. In the wake of […] The article What Rehab Therapists Need to Know About the Rise in CMS and Commercial Audits appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Ambry Genetics’ CARE Program Validated for Accuracy in Identifying High-Risk Patients for Hereditary Cancer Testing

Digital Health Global

Peer-reviewed study in the Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network describes the CARE program’s utility as digital risk assessment tool validated with real-world patient data ALISO VIEJO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Ambry Genetics , now a wholly owned subsidiary of Tempus AI, Inc. (NASDAQ: TEM) company and a leader in clinical genomic testing, announced today that a peer-reviewed study validating the accuracy of the Ambry CARE Program ® (CARE) for hereditary cancer risk asse

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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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Novo Nordisk partners with WeightWatchers after Hims & Hers fallout

Mobi Health News

The announcement comes the same week the pharma giant ended its collaboration with Hims & Hers to sell Wegovy, alleging the company engages in deceptive marketing and illegally sells copycat drugs.

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FierceHealthIT - Untitled Article

FierceHealthIT

The Supreme Court upheld a key preventive services task force in a 6-3 ruling issued Friday morning.

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DHS warns critical sectors about pro-Iranian cyberattacks

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued a bulletin of the National Terrorism Advisory System on Sunday, as a result of the ongoing conflict with Iran. The alert – aimed at critical sectors, including healthcare – details how pro-Iranian hacktivists and state-sponsored threat actors use malware to obtain access to networks and devices, including firewalls, internet of things (IoT) devices and operational platforms.

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WELL Health Announces Availability for 45,000 New Primary Care Patients Across 3 Provinces Enabled by Investments in Physician Recruitment and Digital Transformation

Digital Health Global

WELL Health has added over 45,000 new primary care patient openings across its national clinic network, providing immediate relief in high-demand regions including Ontario, Alberta, and Manitoba. Patients would require their valid provincial health card (1) to be eligible and can sign up through our national patient registration website at [link]. The expansion is made possible through investments made by WELL in the recruitment and onboarding of physicians including a number of internationally

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Can Your Organization Spot a Conflict Before It’s a Crisis?

Speaker: Amie Phillips Pablo, VP, Corporate Compliance & Privacy Officer at Novo Nordisk

In today’s complex healthcare environment, navigating third-party relationships has become even more challenging—whether it’s vendor relationships, employee activities, or patient-facing interactions. Left unmanaged, these conflicts can compromise trust, regulatory compliance, and even organizational reputation. So, how can healthcare teams stay ahead?

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Emerging technologies in healthcare, part 7: Lattice Medical

Mobi Health News

Julien Payen, cofounder and CEO of Lattice Medical, describes the company's 3D-printed, resorbable breast implant that uses a patient's own fat to regenerate natural breast tissue after a mastectomy.

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MEDITECH Is Teaming Up with Rivals to Address Interoperability in Canada

Healthcare IT Today

Progress on interoperability has been slow and fragmented. Thankfully that is starting to change. A recent cross-vendor initiative in Canada is proving that with the right technology and willingness to collaborate, bi-directional data sharing across major EHRs and government databases can happen faster than expected. At the #eHealth25 conference in Toronto, Healthcare IT Today had the opportunity to visit with the MEDITECH team.

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FierceHealthIT - Untitled Article

FierceHealthIT

Insurers large and small from across the country have announced a series of commitments they're making to reform one of the biggest pain points in the patient journey: prior authorization.

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