Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 6, 2024

There are all kinds of specialist services provided by telemedicine – telepsychiatry, teleradiology, tele-ICU, just to name a few. But there's a unique telemedicine service that has been growing that merits attention: medical device prescriptions via virtual care. UpScriptHealth specializes in this form of healthcare delivery. Recently, Axena Health – a medical device company focused on female pelvic health – launched telehealth services with UpScriptHealth to connect women

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DigitalHealth

AUGUST 7, 2024

In the wake of the largest IT outage in history, healthcare organisations must keep faith in digital – and reinforce their infrastructures, writes Mizaic’s Jon Pickering

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 5, 2024

The following is a guest article by Justin Manjourides, Associate Professor, Biostatistics, Real World Evidence, Health Data Science at Northeastern University Relying on AI for data-driven insights is remarkably similar to the traditional statistical methods that have been used to extract meaning from data for hundreds of years. When trying to incorporate emerging new technologies like generative AI into your organizational processes, it is important to not lose sight of all we have learned abo

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 8, 2024

To address members’ and family members' back and joint pain from home, Vori Health, a musculoskeletal care company, has joined with employee benefits payer Star Marketing and Administration Inc., known as Trustmark Small Business Benefits, to offer physician-led orthopedic virtual care. WHY IT MATTERS By partnering with Trustmark, Vori Health will offer members of small business group plans physical medicine and rehabilitation, physical therapy, prescriptions, imaging and lab ordering,

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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.

ActiGraph

AUGUST 9, 2024

When it comes to incorporating new technology into drug development and clinical practice, the best place to start is with the patients. This is exactly how the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) editorial team structured their recent Wearable Digital Health Technology article series on the clinical applications of wearables. Each article opens with an actual clinical case where wearable data was used to care for a patient.

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FierceHealthIT

AUGUST 4, 2024

Medical records software giant Epic has rolled out a new feature that makes it easier for patients to release their medical records to the health or wellness apps they use. | The new capability is part of a wider effort by the healthcare industry, facilitated by new health tech policies from the federal government, to advance data-sharing at scale.

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DigitalHealth

AUGUST 5, 2024

Patient safety must be central to the design, development, and rollout of EPR systems, a Patient Safety Learning report has stated.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 7, 2024

Making well-informed decisions is very important in the healthcare space, especially for areas that are necessary for your organization to function, like revenue cycle management (RCM). The best way to make sure that we have all of the information we need to make the best possible decisions is through data analytics and business intelligence tools. To get more insights on how these tools impact RCM, we reached out to our talented Healthcare IT Today Community to ask them – how does the int

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Health Populi

AUGUST 6, 2024

With 70 different clinical trials for GLP-1 drugs in process with the FDA, payers — and other stakeholders in the health care ecosystem — have the semaglutide-SENSE top of mind, based on my ongoing updating of this fast-moving market space. For overall market context on pace-of-growth in adoption, check out this chart from a JAMA Health Forum research letter on Prescription Fills for Semaglutide Products by Payment Method , published August 2nd.

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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

FierceHealthIT

AUGUST 6, 2024

A federal appeals court has upheld a lower court decision that struck down key parts of legislation aimed at reforming surprise medical billing. | A federal appeals court upheld a lower court decision that struck down key parts of legislation aimed at reforming surprise medical billing.

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DigitalHealth

AUGUST 7, 2024

More than 60 core IT systems used within laboratories are being rebuilt following the cyber attack on pathology system provider Synnovis.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 8, 2024

You may remember that last year we shared a video interview with FinThrive talking about a new RCM technology adoption model that they had put together and were sharing with the industry at HFMA. At this year’s HFMA, I wanted to follow up with the FinThrive team to learn about what’s happened with the adoption model since they first launched it and what’s changed.

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Health Populi

AUGUST 4, 2024

People have been undergoing their own human kind of digital transformations, turbocharged during the pandemic for many who never used Zoom or Amazon Prime or Uber. That consumer-borne digital transformation has shaped people as health consumers, many having used telehealth and appointment-scheduling online. And peoples’ relationships with pharmacies are also changing, with more health consumers finding greater satisfaction with their mail order pharmacy experiences than with moat retail br

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FierceHealthIT

AUGUST 8, 2024

The Department of Health and Human Services’ technology office dropped a new proposed rule on Thursday that would require healthcare entities that contract with HHS to use government-cert | The newly rebranded Office of the Assistant Secretary of Technology Policy released a proposed rule Thursday that could expand the use of government-certified health technology.

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DigitalHealth

AUGUST 9, 2024

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust has rolled out an integrated AI solution and communications platform to reduce missed appointments.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 8, 2024

The following is a guest article by Jane Jeppson, RN, MBA, Head of Clinical Operations at Nursa In 11 years of nursing, I’ve watched too many colleagues I respect leave the profession. Their reasons are personal yet universal: frustration and burnout due to scheduling inflexibility, unmanageable workplace conditions, and lack of opportunities for career advancement.

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Optimum Healthcare IT

AUGUST 7, 2024

Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT help healthcare providers gain insights quickly. Learn why securing LLMs is so important. The post Securing LLMs: Essential Guide for Safe AI Integration and Implementation appeared first on Optimum Healthcare IT.

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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.

FierceHealthIT

AUGUST 6, 2024

FDA releases roster of digital health advisory committee, chaired by American College of Cardiology innovation officer ebeavins Tue, 08/06/2024 - 10:26

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DigitalHealth

AUGUST 7, 2024

The Information Commissioner’s Office has imposed a £6.09m fine on Advanced for failing to protect peronsal information during a cyber attack.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 9, 2024

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are two vast topics of discussion as we work on implementing these tools into a multitude of areas in the healthcare space. So lets narrow that down a bit and focus on Revenue Cycle Management. We reached out to our brilliant Healthcare IT Today Community and asked them – where is true AI and machine learning being used to improve revenue cycle management?

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NiftyHMS

AUGUST 6, 2024

India has become a Top Destination for Medical Tourists due to its Advanced Medical Technologies, skilled healthcare professionals, Affordable treatments, and traditional healing practices. Here are the five most popular medical procedures sought by Medical Tourists in India : Medical Tourism in India: Top 5 Popular Procedures Ayurveda and Siddha (Kerala, Tamil Nadu): India’s ancient Ayurveda and Siddha systems offer holistic treatments with natural herbs and therapies for chronic illnesse

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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?

FierceHealthIT

AUGUST 8, 2024

Big Health, a maker of digital treatments for mental health, has clinched Food & Drug Administration (FDA) clearance of its product for insomnia, Fierce Healthcare has learned in an a | SleepioRx, its flagship digital therapeutic, is intended for the treatment of chronic insomnia and insomnia disorder as an adjunct to usual care in adults over 18.

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DigitalHealth

AUGUST 9, 2024

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals has launched a new initiative to reduce the risk of nerve damage in people living with type 2 diabetes.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 7, 2024

One of the leading causes of burnout in the healthcare industry is the overwhelming amount of tasks that need to be completed without nearly enough time to do them. And unfortunately, this is a problem that only compounds on itself. The more that you have to do, the more overworked and overwhelmed you get, which means you start to make mistakes and therefore have more work that needs to be done as you now need to go back and re-do your previous work, and the cycle continues until something break

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TheraNest

AUGUST 5, 2024

While telehealth usage has stabilized from its pandemic peak, mental health providers continue to turn to telehealth to offer therapy sessions to their clients. Telehealth offers a plethora of benefits, including convenience and accessibility, but it also presents unique challenges in terms of setting boundaries. Establishing clear and effective boundaries is crucial for ensuring the quality of care, maintaining ethical standards, and protecting the well-being of both clients and providers in te

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

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!

FierceHealthIT

AUGUST 8, 2024

Mayo Clinic is partnering with startup SandboxAQ to study a new medical device that uses quantum sensing technology and advanced AI algorithms for rapid diagnosis in cardiac care, such as potential | Mayo Clinic is partnering with startup SandboxAQ to study a new medical device that uses quantum sensing technology and advanced AI algorithms for rapid diagnosis in cardiac care, such as detecting a heart attack.

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DigitalHealth

AUGUST 8, 2024

Isle of Wight NHS Trust has gone live with a patient portal which allows patients to receive digital letters and manage their appointments.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 6, 2024

Heidi Health automates note-taking with a high degree of customization: Clinicians can create highly detailed templates to capture the measures needed in their disciplines, or enlist the help of the Heidi team to create templates. Clinicians can add extra information after the patient interview. Different levels (brief versus detailed) can be chosen.

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