KevinMD

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Due to rising rates of burnout and depression among health care providers, the U.S. is looking at a projected shortfall of over 3.2 million health care workers by 2026. In parallel, the health care industry is grappling with a 13 percent decline in provider productivity that is directly correlated with the increased adoption of electronic medical records Read more… Embracing the advantages of digitization in health care originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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FierceHealthIT

OCTOBER 21, 2024

With just 15 days until the presidential election, the federal government is proposing new rules that aim to bolster protections around birth control and other preventive services. | The U.S. federal government is attempting to ease access to birth control products and HIV prevention drugs in a newly proposed rule.

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Health Populi

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Two in three people in the U.S. are dealing with Presidential Election Stress — a significant contributor to Americans’ overall stress we learn from the American Psychological Association’s study into Stress in America 2024. I’ve covered the APA’s Stress in America studies for many years, appreciating the role that anxiety and stress play in peoples’ overall health status and well-being.

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GlobalMed

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Healthcare in correctional facilities faces numerous challenges. Overcrowded conditions, limited resources, and logistical hurdles often result in inadequate medical care for inmates. The rise of telehealth offers a promising solution to these issues. This blog post explores the benefits of telehealth in correctional facilities, presenting a compelling case for its broader adoption.

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Speaker: Simran Kaur, Co-founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

AI is transforming clinical trials—accelerating drug discovery, optimizing patient recruitment, and improving data analysis. But its impact goes far beyond research. As AI-driven innovation reshapes the clinical trial process, it’s also influencing broader healthcare trends, from personalized medicine to patient outcomes. Join this new webinar featuring Simran Kaur for an insightful discussion on what all of this means for the future of healthcare!

Digital Health Global

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Soturi, Newel Health’s Digital Solution for Parkinson’s Disease concluded the patient participation phase of a study to assess Soturi’s potential to collect Real World Data for improving Parkinson’s disease management. PRESS RELEASE | Italy, Salerno, October 14, 2024 – Newel Health , a leading software medical devices solution provider, is pleased to announce the completion of the Last Patient Last Visit (LPLV). for Soturi, a Digital Therapeutic solution for Parkinson’s disease mana

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Health Populi

OCTOBER 22, 2024

As the annual HLTH conference convenes this week in Las Vegas , numerous reports have been published to coincide with the meeting updating various aspects of technology, health care, providers and patients. In this post, I’m weaving together several of the papers that speak to the intersection of health care, consumers, and technology – the sweet spot here on Health Populi.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The following is a guest article by Mike Crouse, Director of Insider Risk at Everfox Ransomware attacks on the healthcare sector continue to grow, with incidents nearly doubling from 2022 to 2023—a concerning figure considering their potential to leave patients in life-or-death situations. The recent ransomware attack on OneBlood , a blood center that serves hundreds of hospitals in the south, is just the latest example of a cyberattack having a real-world impact.

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FierceHealthIT

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Medicare Advantage (MA) insurers, namely industry titans UnitedHealth Group and Humana, could be using health risk assessments and chart reviews to inflate payments from Medicare through upcoding, | A federal watchdog is questioning whether UnitedHealthcare, Humana and other Medicare Advantage payers are either creating diagnoses out of thin air to inflate payments from Medicare or are not providing adequate care to sick members.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Suki this week announced new plans to partner with Zoom Video Communications for artificial intelligence-enabled telehealth. WHY IT MATTERS The companies say Zoom will use Suki’s AI engine, Suki Platform, to generate clinical notes and will integrate other automation tools to boost provider experience and patient care. Suki's technology will help power ambient clinical documentation during Zoom telehealth visits and in-person visits.

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Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’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.

Mobi Health News

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The Agency says AI can transform multiple aspects of healthcare, but it is difficult to fully oversee and regulate the technology without the assistance of all involved sectors.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The following is a guest article by Lee Jones, Chief Product Officer at Gozio Health A 2024 McKinsey & Company survey found nearly 90% of health system executives —representing both technical roles (CIOs, CTOs) and nontechnical roles (CEOs, CFOs)—ranked digital and AI transformation as a high priority. Yet 75% of respondents believe that their organizations aren’t dedicating enough planning or resources to deliver on the promise of digital transformation.

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FierceHealthIT

OCTOBER 21, 2024

LAS VEGAS—Health tech companies CopilotIQ and Biofourmis announced a strategic merger on Monday that combines tech-enabled in-home care solutions from pre-surgical optimization to acute, post-acute | Health tech companies CopilotIQ and Biofourmis announced a strategic merger on Monday that combines tech-enabled in-home care solutions from pre-surgical optimization to acute, post-acute and chronic care.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Whakarongorau Aotearoa (New Zealand Telehealth Services) is transferring to a new cloud host by the end of the year. It was announced that the government service will be an anchor tenant of IT giant Microsoft's upcoming hyper-scale cloud in New Zealand. Whakarongorau has been delivering free, government-funded, and round-the-clock national telehealth services across seven digital channels since 2015.

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Mobi Health News

OCTOBER 25, 2024

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 24, 2024

American Heart Association Ventures Invests in MDisrupt Lisa Suennen , Managing Partner of American Heart Association Ventures and Longtime Healthcare Veteran, Joins the MDisrupt Board MDisrupt’s Marketplace will be Made Available to Thousands of the American Heart Association’s Professional Members The American Heart Association and MDisrupt Collaborate to Expand the AI-Powered Health Expert Marketplace MDisrupt , the premier expert marketplace for the health tech and life sciences

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Lloyd Price

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Exec Summary: The trust gap in healthcare AI is a significant challenge that stems from concerns about its accuracy, transparency, and potential biases. Despite the promise of AI to revolutionise healthcare, there are several factors contributing to this skepticism: 1. Lack of Transparency and Explainability: Black Box Problem: Many AI algorithms are complex and opaque, making it difficult to understand how they arrive at their decisions.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 22, 2024

A new partnership with Amazone One Medical, which offers hybrid virtual and in-person primary care, aims to expand access to high-quality coordinated care in Northeast Ohio, Cleveland Clinic said in an announcement Monday. WHY IT MATTERS Patient access to essential health services is behind the collaboration, according to Dr. Tom Mihaljevic, Cleveland Clinic's chief executive officer and president, with the new practices to offer same and next-day appointments, an onsite lab and virtual care

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Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

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Mobi Health News

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The retail giant announced today that customers will now be able to get their prescriptions delivered along with their groceries in a single online order.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 19, 2024

Welcome to our Healthcare IT Today Weekly Roundup. Each week, we’ll be providing a look back at the articles we posted and why they’re important to the healthcare IT community. We hope this gives you a chance to catch up on anything you may have missed during the week. The Top Technologies For Improving Healthcare’s Security Posture. This was our latest question for the Healthcare IT Today community.

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Electronic Health Reporter

OCTOBER 23, 2024

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. MDaudit, an award-winning cloud-based continuous risk monitoring platform for RCM that enables the nation’s premier healthcare organizations to minimize billing risks and maximize revenues, announced today that its MDaudit billing compliance and revenue integrity platform […] The article MDaudit Honored as a Finalist in the Fierce Healthcare Innovation Awards appeared first on electron

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Lloyd Price

OCTOBER 19, 2024

Exec Summary: Neurosymbolic AI, a hybrid approach that combines the strengths of neural networks and symbolic AI, is rapidly emerging as a powerful tool for addressing complex real-world problems. By integrating the pattern recognition capabilities of neural networks with the logical reasoning and interpretability of symbolic AI, neurosymbolic systems offer a promising avenue for developing more robust, explainable, and adaptable AI models.

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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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Mobi Health News

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The employer-focused hybrid care provider will use the funds to scale its operations and expand access to its preventative care model.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Clinigence Health Technology Expands AssureCare’s Capabilities Across Provider, Payor, Pharmacy, and Other Risk-Bearing Entities AssureCare , a leader in population health management and value-based care software, announces the acquisition of Clinigence Health , a leader in provider-based population health platforms. With this expansion, AssureCare’s transformational analytics and management platform, Akumen, now integrates Clinigence Health’s unique capabilities into its offerings.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Remote health monitoring solutions such as remote patient monitoring (RPM), has revolutionized how physicians manage and treat patients, particularly those with chronic conditions. Healthcare providers can now use advanced medical devices to track important health data. Through RPM, they can monitor blood oxygen levels, heart rates, and blood pressure in real-time.

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NiftyHMS

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Smooth Patient Flow is key in outpatient Department (OPD) Clinics. It affects patient satisfaction and clinic performance. Improving this flow enhances the patient experience, increases staff productivity, and cuts waiting times. Using WhatsApp chatbots for real-time communication and personalized care is an effective way to achieve this. Problems in the Current OPD Process: Long Wait Times: Patients often endure long waits due to inefficient scheduling.

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Mobi Health News

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The partnership will allow plan members to use health benefit cards on Uber in addition to other healthcare expenses and food products.

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OCTOBER 23, 2024

The February cyberattack against the Change Healthcare clearinghouse not only compromised patient data but left health care providers in a financial crisis. Within 48 hours of the attack, another clearinghouse called Availity set up a free digital connectivity option for payers, providers, and third-party administrators to assist an industry in crisis.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Collaboration and a shared vision in improving patient care are key factors for success, shares Bumrungrad International Hospital Chief Administrative Officer Dr Korpong Rookkapan.

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