Health Call digital solution aims to reduce waiting lists
DigitalHealth
AUGUST 14, 2023
In a bid to tackle the problem of lengthy NHS waiting lists, Health Call has launched a digital waiting list validation tool.
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The future of medicine: Advancements and greed collide
KevinMD
AUGUST 12, 2023
In the future, I foresee a world without pandemics, cancer becoming a thing of the past, and advancements that enable bionic adaptations to our bodies, leading to a life expectancy of easily over one hundred years. While some of these advancements may seem distant, we are on the cusp of making them a reality within Read more… The future of medicine: Advancements and greed collide originally appeared in KevinMD.com.
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Post-Pandemic Trends Influencing Digital Transformation
Healthcare IT Today
AUGUST 14, 2023
The following is a guest article by Lynne Bell, Vice President, Vertical Markets at Spectrum Enterprise Digital transformation in the healthcare industry has been propelled by technology advancements, evolving regulations, and changing patient expectations. When the pandemic brought about rapid change, leading healthcare organizations needed to quickly embrace and adopt digital health strategies and modern technologies to meet shifting employee and patient needs.
Stop IT Staff Burnout: Organize Your Digital Health Tools Into a True Digital Formulary
Xealth
AUGUST 15, 2023
Laurance Stuntz, SVP, Customer Success When the C-level considers burnout in the healthcare industry, the focus is often on frontline clinicians, and rightfully so. However, health system leaders must also recognize the burden placed on internal IT teams in healthcare organizations. The increasing adoption of digital health technologies and AI-driven tools leads to overwhelming data volumes and complex integrations, putting tremendous pressure on IT workers.
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St Bartholomew’s perform first robotic-assisted lung biopsy
DigitalHealth
AUGUST 16, 2023
A clinical study at St Bartholomew's and Royal Brompton hospitals is exploring the use of Intuitive's Ion, a robotic-assisted bronchoscopy system.
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WSJ Asserts Women Own This Summer and That The Economy Proves It. But Health Care? Not So Much.
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This weekend’s Wall Street Journal Saturday/Sunday edition featured a big story on the economic force of women in the summer of 2023, termed “the women’s multiplier effect” — that women’s spending is a powerful force in the U.S. economy (and as it turns out, in Sweden’s economy as well). The article was titled, “Women Own This Summer.
At Denver Health, telehealth education and equipment help close equity gaps and boost engagement
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AUGUST 16, 2023
The COVID-19 public health emergency prompted a rapid shift to telemedicine as both a replacement and adjunct to usual in-person care. However, based on the National Institute on Aging's National Health and Aging Trends Study , researchers estimated roughly one-third of older adults in the U.S. are not ready to participate in video visits. THE PROBLEM Inexperience with technology was the major barrier – those who were older, Black or Hispanic tended to have less education and lower inc
The death of the landlines -- yes, it DOES harm older adults
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AUGUST 16, 2023
You may not have noticed much about the death of landlines. But it has been underway for a while, and now the government is supporting their demise. Consider that telephone companies like AT&T have been trying to eliminate landlines and are no longer required to maintain the copper connections. You probably think, well that must be good, because those landlines cost as much as $55/month.
Viome scores $86.5M and launches gut test into CVS
Mobi Health News
AUGUST 18, 2023
The life sciences company's Gut Intelligence Test will be available in 200 CVS locations and through the drug store chain online.
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Revolutionizing Healthcare Workforce Management with CloudApper AI TimeClock for UKG Time and Attendance
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AUGUST 17, 2023
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. To maintain smooth operations, high-quality patient care, and regulatory compliance in the healthcare business, effective staff management is crucial. Time and attendance tracking is essential for any healthcare management team. This article delves into how […] The article Revolutionizing Healthcare Workforce Management with CloudApper AI TimeClock for UKG Time and Attendance appeared first
Mae, Molina Healthcare of Virginia partner to support Black expectant mothers
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AUGUST 14, 2023
The partnership will allow Molina's Virginia-based Medicare and healthcare marketplace members access to culturally competent maternal health experts.
Viome Life Sciences banks $86.5M round, partners with CVS to sell at-home diagnostic tests
FierceHealthIT
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Contributed: Digital health and technology for a climate-friendly hospital design
Mobi Health News
AUGUST 18, 2023
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Ambiq’s neuralSPOT HeartKit™ enables Real-Time Heart Monitoring AI Applications
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How Ransomware Has Caused Patient Deaths and Taken a Toll on Emergency Rooms
Electronic Health Reporter
AUGUST 17, 2023
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Portia Cole, emergent threat researcher, Avertium. Labeling ransomware attacks as a matter of life and death may seem exaggerated, but in the realm of healthcare, it has proven to be a harsh truth. In […] The article How Ransomware Has Caused Patient Deaths and Taken a Toll on Emergency Rooms appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
iCAD and Google Health Integrate Advanced AI for Independent 2D Mammography Interpretation
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AUGUST 18, 2023
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The 2023 Behavioral Health Industry Report
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Front Office Strategies to Increase Patient Satisfaction
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AUGUST 15, 2023
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FierceHealthIT
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AUGUST 15, 2023
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All-in-One Medical Graphic Stations and Tablets from DT Research
Healthcare IT Today
AUGUST 17, 2023
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Blue Shield of California ditches CVS Caremark as PBM, unveils new pharmacy care model
FierceHealthIT
AUGUST 17, 2023
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DigitalHealth
AUGUST 14, 2023
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CIO Podcast – Episode 60: Patient Engagement with Rich Temple
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FierceHealthIT
AUGUST 17, 2023
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