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DarioHealth reports decreased revenue following Twill acquisition

Mobi Health News

MARCH 29, 2024

The chronic care management company reported a 47% decrease in revenue in Q4 2023 compared to 2022 and a $7.3 million loss in year-over-year revenue.

Study: Telehealth follow-up linked to return emergency department visits

Mobi Health News

OCTOBER 28, 2022

According to a study published in JAMA Network Open, telehealth follow-up was associated with 28.3 more repeat ED visits per 1,000 patients compared with in-person care.

Telehealth

Virgin Pulse, HealthComp rebrand as Personify Health following $3B merger

Mobi Health News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Personify will merge Virgin Pulse's well-being, health and comprehensive navigation services with HealthComp's health plan administration offerings.

SEHA automates 70% of its services following new WhatsApp integration

Mobi Health News

JUNE 14, 2021

The Abu Dhabi-based company launched the service following requests by patients, it revealed. Starting 15 June, Abu Dhabi will restrict access to public places to those who have been vaccinated against COVID-19, or recently tested negative.

Unlocking Lab Result Reporting with Physician Controlled AI

Learn how interactive patient-education platforms, supported by emerging physician-controlled AI, address the three biggest barriers to effective lab result reporting: Reporting delays, patient understanding, and follow-up.

Standard processes fail to follow up half of Microcytic anaemia patients correctly

Mobi Health News

JUNE 11, 2021

Dr Janne Cadamuro, from the University Hospital of Salzburg in Austria, reviewed the diagnostic process in Laboratory Information Systems and found that 50% of Microcytic anaemia patients were not followed up at all or followed up correctly.

Owlet pulls Smart Socks following FDA warning letter

Mobi Health News

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The stock took a tumble in October following the letter.

NHS data centres now fully decommissioned following Spine move to cloud

DigitalHealth

JANUARY 4, 2024

NHS England have confirmed that all data centres have now been decommissioned following the successful move of NHS Spine to the cloud earlier this year.

Oracle Health promises next-generation EHR following rebranding

DigitalHealth

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Oracle Health last week promised to deliver new next generation EHR features following its acquisitio of Cerner health and rebranding as Oracle Health.

EHR

Strategies to Deal with Collaborative Healthcare Communication

Speaker: Dr. Ugo Uwaoma, MD, MBA

After this webinar, you will walk away with insight on the following: The discussion surrounding collaborative healthcare communication. While collaborative healthcare has significantly improved patient care, we also see the negative effects it has on healthcare staff driven by message and alert fatigue.

Telehealth

Thirty Madison buys The Pill Club's assets following bankruptcy

Mobi Health News

JUNE 13, 2023

The sale comes four months after The Pill Club paid an $18.3 million settlement for alleged Medicaid fraud in California.

Most primary care telehealth visits don't require in-person follow-up, Epic study shows

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 2, 2023

To explore the efficacy of primary care telehealth, a recent Epic Research study examined the frequency of in-person physician visits that followed 18,636,522 primary care telemedicine appointments. They also looked at the differences in the rate of in-person follow-up based on a patient’s insurance coverage.

Primary Care

Primary Care Telehealth Healthcare IT Medicare

Cisco releases security advisory following cyber threat to software

DigitalHealth

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Cisco has released a security advisory following a cyber threat to its IOS EX Software which without action could leave customers vulnerable.

Oracle Health promises next-generation EHR following Cerner take-over

DigitalHealth

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Oracle Health last week promised to deliver new next generation EHR features following its acquisitio of Cerner health and rebranding as Oracle Health.

EHR

Integrated EHR enables shift to virtual post-discharge follow-up

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 26, 2020

A recent study published in the American Journal of Managed Care found that provider use of a shared inpatient-outpatient electronic health record was associated with a shift toward follow-up delivered through a combination of telemedicine and outpatient laboratory tests, with no differences in 30-day emergency department visits.

EHR

EHR Telemedicine HIE Health Information

PocketHealth launches in-app tool to surface follow-up instructions, boost compliance among patients

FierceHealthIT

AUGUST 17, 2023

Pocket Health, a medical image-sharing platform, has launched a tool to help patients stay on top of their follow-up recommendations. Whether the instructions are to schedule another appointment, tissue sampling or lab work, Follow-Up Navigator will surface them to the patient and prompt them to take action.

Telehealth largely drives fewer in-person follow-up visits, study shows

FierceHealthIT

JULY 10, 2023

Telehealth came into its own during the COVID-19 pandemic< | Researchers found that for most specialties patients were more likely to have an in-person follow-up visit 90 days after an in-person visit rather than a telehealth visit.

Telehealth

CVS braces for $1B hit following Medicare Advantage star ratings drop

FierceHealthIT

MAY 26, 2023

CVS braces for $1B hit following Medicare Advantage star ratings drop pminemyer Fri, 05/26/2023 - 12:45

Medicare

Insurers report significant reduction in claims data following Change Healthcare hack

FierceHealthIT

MARCH 5, 2024

Humana and Elevance Health said they are seeing a 15% to 20% reduction in data from providers after the Change Healthcare hack, company execs said during an industry conference March 5. Both Humana and Elevance Health said the Change Healthcare cyberattack is affecting its claims data from providers.

Nurses are the most trusted profession in America, followed by doctors and pharmacists

Health Populi

DECEMBER 27, 2018

The post Nurses are the most trusted profession in America, followed by doctors and pharmacists appeared first on HealthPopuli.com. Let’s show nurses the love people feel for them by ensuring their human capital is rewarded based on the value they create in U.S. health care.

Nursing

Nursing Telehealth

Advanced Human Imaging announces management shakeup following wellteq takeover

Mobi Health News

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Its acquisition is expected to close in the coming days.

Top 5 Digital Healthcare Trends To Follow

Electronic Health Reporter

JULY 25, 2020

The article Top 5 Digital Healthcare Trends To Follow appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com. In more than 50% of cases, consumers of European healthcare services are actively responding to the current trend in digital healthcare to […].

Health Technology

Following rapid expansion, Jefferson Health launches reorganization and, reportedly, layoffs

FierceHealthIT

JANUARY 13, 2023

Following rapid expansion, Jefferson Health launches reorganization and, reportedly, layoffs. Fri, 01/13/2023 - 16:51.

NHSE tells trusts that mandated returns essential following EPR

DigitalHealth

JANUARY 17, 2024

NHS England has written a letter to health service leaders reminding them of their requirement to submit nationally mandated returns during EPR launch.

Study: Telemental healthcare associated with increased outpatient contact, hospitalization follow-ups

Mobi Health News

JULY 1, 2022

The study found that greater use of telehealth among patients with severe mental illness did not affect medication adherence.

Telehealth

The Way Forward for Community Health Following Pharmacy Closures

Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The following is a guest article by Paul Christie, Co-Founder and CEO at Tachmed The UK’s robust and well-established pharmacy model is facing huge changes this year, as hundreds of chemists across the country are expected to shut their doors in the coming months, leading to pharmacists declaring that the model is at ‘ breaking point ‘ (..)

Digital Health

Digital Health Public Health Healthcare IT Telemedicine

Walgreens, CVS Health say they plan to sell abortion pills following FDA determination

FierceHealthIT

JANUARY 5, 2023

Walgreens, CVS Health say they plan to sell abortion pills following FDA determination. Thu, 01/05/2023 - 16:38.

Senate passes short-term funding bill, House expected to follow

FierceHealthIT

JANUARY 18, 2024

The Senate voted 77-18 to pass a bill Thursday that would punt a partial government shutdown, set to go into effect this weekend, back to early March. | The bill again pushes back a scheduled $8 billion-per-year cut to Medicaid disproportionate share hospital program payments and extends funding for community health centers, this time to March 8.

HCA Healthcare raises FY2023 guidance following strong volume, labor momentum through Q1

FierceHealthIT

APRIL 21, 2023

HCA Healthcare raises FY2023 guidance following strong volume, labor momentum through Q1 dmuoio Fri, 04/21/2023 - 14:06

Talkspace COO resigns following review of conduct at company offsite event

Mobi Health News

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

The resignation comes a week after the company announced its cofounders were leaving their roles.

Telehealth Rarely Requires In-Person Follow-Ups

Digital Health Wire

JANUARY 4, 2023

Epic Research tied a nice ribbon on the end of 2022 with a study suggesting that telehealth is an efficient use of resources for most specialties, rarely requiring an in-person follow-up within 90 days. Mental health and psychiatry had the highest telehealth utilization and some of the lowest need for in-person follow-up.

Telehealth

Telehealth Psychiatry Mental health Digital Health

eConsult enhances GP consultation follow-ups with medical video library

Mobi Health News

DECEMBER 10, 2020

The UK firm has partnered with HCI and Cognitant Group to offer the patient information service.

Abbott ramping up FreeStyle Libre production following bountiful Q2

Mobi Health News

JULY 17, 2019

The company's executives lauded the CGM system, which saw a 72.9% increase in organic sales during the last quarter, and hinted at implementations of the tech beyond diabetes alone.

Scaling a Personalized Portfolio: restor3d Completes Key Initiative Following Conformis Acquisition

Digital Health Global

JANUARY 16, 2024

DURHAM, N.C.–(BUSINESS –(BUSINESS WIRE)–On September 5, 2023, restor3d, Inc. finalized its previously announced acquisition of Conformis, Inc. With this merger complete, there is tremendous opportunity to deliver clinically differentiated and cost-effective solutions across the orthopaedic landscape. “We

Digital Health

Walmart expands doula services benefit nationwide following pilot in 4 states

FierceHealthIT

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Walmart is expanding doula services for its employees nationwide. | The decision is a reflection of Walmart’s desire to support maternity care and family building services, the company said in its announcement.

NHS Covid-19 app to close down on 27 April following decline in users

DigitalHealth

MARCH 31, 2023

The NHS Covid-19 contact-tracing app is to be discontinued on 27 April 2023 following a steady decline in the number of active users.

CMS not likely to follow the VA's example and cover Alzheimer's medication lecanemab, say experts

FierceHealthIT

MARCH 14, 2023

CMS not likely to follow the VA's example and cover Alzheimer's medication lecanemab, say experts fdiamond Tue, 03/14/2023 - 15:51

FBI warns healthcare systems of Hive ransomware following Memorial Health System attack

FierceHealthIT

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

FBI warns healthcare systems of Hive ransomware following Memorial Health System attack. Wed, 09/01/2021 - 11:54.

Following strong 2019 growth, Teladoc Health eyes severe flu season, COVID-19 outbreak

Mobi Health News

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

During its latest earnings call, the remote care company highlighted its new offerings for enterprise customers and discussed how it's been preparing for an increase in infectious disease cases.

Remote care

Chutes & Ladders—Duke lands a new CEO; Verily hires new CFO following lay offs

FierceHealthIT

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Chutes & Ladders—Duke lands a new CEO; Verily hires new CFO following lay offs aburky Thu, 02/09/2023 - 17:54

U.K. antitrust watchdog investigates Microsoft-Nuance deal following E.U. probe

FierceHealthIT

DECEMBER 14, 2021

antitrust watchdog investigates Microsoft-Nuance deal following E.U. Tue, 12/14/2021 - 18:22.

Peloton subpoenaed following reported injuries, child death

Mobi Health News

AUGUST 30, 2021

The company is also subject to a class action litigation and personal injury claims.

Hinge Health now valued at $3B following $300M Series D

Mobi Health News

JANUARY 6, 2021

The digital MSK health company said that it tripled its customer base and quadrupled its revenue in 2020.

Marshfield Clinic Health System furloughing 3% of staff following failed Essentia Health merger

FierceHealthIT

JANUARY 16, 2024

Less than two weeks after the demise of its merger plans, Marshfield Clinic Health System has shared plans to furlough 3% of its roughly 12,000 employees. | The furloughs will "largely" impact non-patient-seeing departments, including leadership. The cost-saving measure comes as the rural nonprofit system reports a -5.8%

Leadership

DarioHealth reports decreased revenue following Twill acquisition

Study: Telehealth follow-up linked to return emergency department visits

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Virgin Pulse, HealthComp rebrand as Personify Health following $3B merger

SEHA automates 70% of its services following new WhatsApp integration

Unlocking Lab Result Reporting with Physician Controlled AI

Standard processes fail to follow up half of Microcytic anaemia patients correctly

Owlet pulls Smart Socks following FDA warning letter

NHS data centres now fully decommissioned following Spine move to cloud

Oracle Health promises next-generation EHR following rebranding

Strategies to Deal with Collaborative Healthcare Communication

Thirty Madison buys The Pill Club's assets following bankruptcy

Most primary care telehealth visits don't require in-person follow-up, Epic study shows

Cisco releases security advisory following cyber threat to software

Oracle Health promises next-generation EHR following Cerner take-over

Integrated EHR enables shift to virtual post-discharge follow-up

PocketHealth launches in-app tool to surface follow-up instructions, boost compliance among patients

Telehealth largely drives fewer in-person follow-up visits, study shows

CVS braces for $1B hit following Medicare Advantage star ratings drop

Insurers report significant reduction in claims data following Change Healthcare hack

Nurses are the most trusted profession in America, followed by doctors and pharmacists

Advanced Human Imaging announces management shakeup following wellteq takeover

Top 5 Digital Healthcare Trends To Follow

Following rapid expansion, Jefferson Health launches reorganization and, reportedly, layoffs

NHSE tells trusts that mandated returns essential following EPR

Study: Telemental healthcare associated with increased outpatient contact, hospitalization follow-ups

The Way Forward for Community Health Following Pharmacy Closures

Walgreens, CVS Health say they plan to sell abortion pills following FDA determination

Senate passes short-term funding bill, House expected to follow

HCA Healthcare raises FY2023 guidance following strong volume, labor momentum through Q1

Talkspace COO resigns following review of conduct at company offsite event

Telehealth Rarely Requires In-Person Follow-Ups

eConsult enhances GP consultation follow-ups with medical video library

Abbott ramping up FreeStyle Libre production following bountiful Q2

Scaling a Personalized Portfolio: restor3d Completes Key Initiative Following Conformis Acquisition

Walmart expands doula services benefit nationwide following pilot in 4 states

NHS Covid-19 app to close down on 27 April following decline in users

CMS not likely to follow the VA's example and cover Alzheimer's medication lecanemab, say experts

FBI warns healthcare systems of Hive ransomware following Memorial Health System attack

Following strong 2019 growth, Teladoc Health eyes severe flu season, COVID-19 outbreak

Chutes & Ladders—Duke lands a new CEO; Verily hires new CFO following lay offs

U.K. antitrust watchdog investigates Microsoft-Nuance deal following E.U. probe

Peloton subpoenaed following reported injuries, child death

Hinge Health now valued at $3B following $300M Series D

Marshfield Clinic Health System furloughing 3% of staff following failed Essentia Health merger

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