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Closing the gap in respiratory care: How robotics can expand access in underserved communities

KevinMD

As a U.S.-licensed respiratory therapist and former ENT physician, I have seen firsthand how respiratory illnesses can devastate lives when early intervention is out of reach. From hospital wards in Moscow to respiratory units in Florida, the one constant I’ve observed is that underserved communitieswhether due to geography or povertysuffer the most.

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How a Strategic Change to Online Booking Cut Call Center Costs and Improved Patient Experience for My Health Onsite

Healthcare IT Today

Patients expect booking an appointment to be seamless, but too often it breaks down at the worst momentwhen a patient realizes the provider they selected cant help them. My Health Onsite addressed this challenge AND cut their call center costs at the same time. Heres how. Getting Online Appointment Booking Right There is much more to online appointment booking than just opening a schedule to the providers website.

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When Health Data Disappear, Public Health Pays

Digital Health Global

Late one Friday night, a public health researcher in Atlanta opened her usual CDC dashboardonly to find it gone. No notice, no warning. The dataset she relied on for reproductive health insights had been quietly taken offline. She wasn’t the only one. Across the U.S., vital public health data is vanishing from view. And the consequences are far from invisible.

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Future of home care: behavior in the home will be used as a vital sign

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Future staffing demand will force industry to rethink care strategies. According to BLS, the industry will need 4.5 million care workers by 2029 to meet the demands of older adults. According to an Argentum staffing report, in 2025 alone another 347,000 caregivers are needed for memory care. The home care and senior living industries draw from the same population of prospective workers.

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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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Active Intensity Interferometry: One to watch at the cutting edge of HealthTech in 2025

Lloyd Price

Active intensity interferometry: One to watch at the cutting edge of HealthTech in 2025At its core, intensity interferometry, including its "active" variant, relies on correlating fluctuations in light intensity rather than direct phase measurements. This technique offers significant advantages, particularly its robustness against atmospheric turbulence and optical imperfections, which can plague traditional optical interferometry.

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Q&A: Building nurses’ trust in AI through education

Mobi Health News

Dr. Jing Wang, dean of Florida State Universitys College of Nursing, joins MobiHealthNews to discuss "nursifying AI.

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Two NHS trusts affected by cyber attack on mobile phone software

DigitalHealth

NHSE is investigating a cyber incident at two NHS trusts after hackers exploited a vulnerability in software used to manage mobile phones.

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Designing Healthcare IT Systems to Improve Patient Engagement and Empower Individuals to Take an Active Role in Their Care

Healthcare IT Today

Patient Engagement is an important key to success. It doesn’t matter how well-designed and helpful healthcare IT systems are if no one is engaging with them. There are a couple of areas that we need to consider when trying to improve engagement. First, are the patients aware of the systems? Sometimes, raising awareness of the services you offer can be enough to increase engagement.

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Addressing the physician shortage: How AI can help, not replace

KevinMD

The physician shortage in the United States is a real and urgent issue. Projections from the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) estimate that by 2034, the nation could face a deficit between37,800 and 124,000 physicians. Primary care will be particularly affected, with a potential shortfall of up to 48,000 doctors. Rural and underserved communities Read more Addressing the physician shortage: How AI can help, not replace originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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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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Qure.ai unveils AI co-pilot for community health workers

Mobi Health News

40% of their time isspent on manually collecting data, which the tool would assist in reducing.

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A Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, a Playground Set, or Healthcare for a Family of 4: What $35,119 Can Buy in 2025 According to Milliman

Health Populi

If you went shopping for something that cost $35,119 in 2025, which would you most value? A new 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid with some extras on board? A Canyon BYO playground set for your yard, school, or social-athletic club? Or, Healthcare coverage for a family of 4 in the form of a PPO? Welcome to this year’s 20th anniversary edition of the Milliman Medical Index (MMI) , which I’ve looked forward to reviewing for most of its two-decade history.

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Imperial researchers create AI model to generate heart animations

DigitalHealth

Researchers at Imperial have developed an AI model that creates personalised animations of human hearts to help identify abnormalities.

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FDA clears first-ever blood test for Alzheimer’s diagnosis

Digital Health Global

A Major Leap Toward Accessible Detection The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has formally approved the first blood test designed to help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, marking a significant breakthrough in the diagnosis of neurodegenerative diseases. The Lumipulse G pTau217/-Amyloid 1-42 Plasma Ratio is a novel diagnostic tool that marks a significant advancement in the direction of less invasive and more accessible testing.

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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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Omada Health aims for $1.1B valuation with IPO

Mobi Health News

The company plans to offer an aggregate of 7.9 million shares of its common stock with an initial public offering price between $18 and $20 per share.

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AI Workflows with Salt AI – Life Sciences Today Podcast Episode 11

Healthcare IT Today

We’re excited to be back for another episode of the Life Sciences Today Podcast by Healthcare IT Today. Cloud-based, visual-first AI development and collaboration platform tailored for life sciences. Designed to make AI workflows accessible to both technical and non-technical users. Salt AI enables teams to build, deploy, and scale AI-powered solutions without extensive coding expertise.

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AI chest X-ray software rolled out at Leeds Teaching Hospitals

DigitalHealth

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) has deployed Annalise.ais AI chest X-ray solution to speed up diagnosis and improve patient care.

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German Bionic Unveils Exia: The World’s First Augmented AI-Powered Exoskeleton

Digital Health Global

In a bold leap forward for human augmentation, German Bionic has introduced Exia, a next-generation exoskeleton that redefines what wearable robotics can do. Officially launched at The Wall Street Journals Future of Everything conference in New York, Exia is the first exoskeleton to be powered end-to-end by true Augmented AIand its built to transform the future of work.

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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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Talkspace integrates with Amazon Pharmacy for psychiatry services

Mobi Health News

Talkspace members will be able to fill prescriptions from their Talkspace provider through Amazon Pharmacy.

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Are Managed Print Services a Prescription for Healthcare Efficiency?

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Jeff Wilson, Vice President at Flex Technology Group Healthcare is one of the most document-intensive industries, meaning an organizations print infrastructure’s speed, efficiency, and security can significantly impact daily operations. The need to move quickly is part of those daily operations, so employees need to be equipped with the tools and resources necessary to perform their roles effectively.

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Joe McDonald: ‘The single patient record is too big to succeed’

DigitalHealth

The push for a single patient record is ill-advised and doomed to failure, writes Joe McDonald

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Why was there so much hype about IBM Watson in Healthcare and what went wrong?

Lloyd Price

IBM Watson in healthcare generated immense hype due to its perceived ability to revolutionise medical practice with artificial intelligence. However, despite its ambitious promises, it ultimately struggled to deliver on its full potential, leading to its eventual scaling back and sale of many assets.The Hype: Promises of a Healthcare RevolutionThe excitement around IBM Watson in healthcare stemmed from several key factors:Success in Other Domains: Watson's highly publicised victory on Jeopardy!

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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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Korean deep learning research predicts coronary artery disease prognosis

Mobi Health News

The model could be deployed as a decision support tool in emergency departments.

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SAP LeanIX GitHub Integration: Visibility On Self-Built Software

LeanIX

Do you have visibility on the software your business builds? Leverage our out-of-the-box GitHub integration to complete your map of your IT landscape.

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Leeds Teaching Hospitals seeks input on plans for Innovation Village

DigitalHealth

Leeds Teaching Hospitals has launched a market engagement exercise to help shape a "masterplan" for its proposed Innovation Village site.

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FierceHealthIT - Untitled Article

FierceHealthIT

As Abridge has scaled to more health systems, the company is now focused on "going millions of miles deep on every single one of those specialties in every single one of those different settings," CEO Shiv Rao, M.D., said.

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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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AssistIQ raises $11.5M to scale AI-enabled supply tracking tech

Mobi Health News

The company's computer vision technology tracks supply and implant usage in hospital operating and procedural rooms.

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Agentic AI is Driving a New Frontier for Intelligent Care and Operational Excellence in Healthcare

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Rameez Chatni, Global Director AI Solutions – Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences at Cloudera The last two years have seen an adoption boom of agentic AI. No longer confined to research labs or theoretical discourse, these intelligent agentsAI systems capable of making decisions and acting autonomouslyare now being rapidly integrated into enterprise workflows.

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Exits remain the single biggest headache for HealthTech Venture Capitalists right now

Lloyd Price

Exits remain the single biggest headache for HealthTech Venture Capitalists right nowExits are a major challenge for HealthTech venture capitalists (VCs) in the current market. The primary issues stem from a weak exit environment, with muted IPO activity and slowed mergers and acquisitions (M&A). In 2024, HealthTech exits were significantly down, and publicly traded HealthTech stocks underperformed, forcing VCs to extend investment horizons to 10-15 years.

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