Health Populi

DECEMBER 5, 2024

As a long-time fan and customer of IKEA, I receive daily Google Alerts about the company, from business finances to design trends. When I read this piece on IKEA’s work on a home designed for people who were homeless , I paid special attention to learn about the concept of trauma-informed design. Thanks to the publication Retail TouchPoints and the author of the story, Adan Blair, for covering this project.

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Mobi Health News

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Walking toward the New York Hilton Hotel in Midtown Manhattan this morning, UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot in what law enforcement officers have called a targeted shooting. Investigators reportedly told CNN the gunman was waiting for about 10 minutes before Thompson's arrival.

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KevinMD

DECEMBER 2, 2024

My vote for Time’s Person of the Year is Artificial Intelligence (AI). I think AI is the most talked about and hyped (overhyped?) development of 2024, already transforming operations across numerous sectors, from manufacturing to financial services. In the health sector, AI has ushered in groundbreaking advancements in several areas, including psychotherapy, substituting for therapists and also posing ominous portents for Read more… Are the AI safeguards currently in place sufficient to pr

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Over the past decade, the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine has seen an increase in the number of highly complex infections. That's related to a few different factors. THE PROBLEM First, the population of the Sooner State has been trending less healthy in general. Second, surgeons at the Oklahoma City-based medical school are performing more complex surgeries.

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

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

FierceHealthIT

DECEMBER 4, 2024

With only 27 days to go before COVID-era telehealth flexibilities expire, a major health IT group along with 62 healthcare organizations are urgently calling on Congress, again, to take immediate a | With only 27 days to go before COVID-era telehealth flexibilities expire, a major health IT group along with 62 healthcare organizations are urgently calling on Congress, again, to take immediate action and grant a two-year extension.

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Health Populi

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Among 127 health determinants, two rank highest: digital divides in the era of tech-enabled health and care: digital divides that shape a person’s political, economic, and social environment, and the person’s health/disability status. The digital transformation of health and care compel us to re-consider and re-frame social determinants of health in the “digital age,” which is what the World Health Organization in collaboration with the London School of Economics have do

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Mobi Health News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Individuals can check whether the musculoskeletal platform is covered via their employer or health plan on Amazon's platform - and, if eligible, connect with Hinge's care team.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 3, 2024

As Industry Pressures Intensify and Mergers and Acquisitions Continue, Unifying Data on a Single Technology Platform has Become Critical to Delivering High-Quality Patient Care The following is a guest article by Chris Paravate, Chief Information Officer at Northeast Georgia Health System Over the past four years, U.S. hospital systems have navigated unimaginable changes and challenges.

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GlobalMed

DECEMBER 2, 2024

In today’s competitive business environment, implementing an employee wellness platform is not just a trend but a necessity for fostering a healthy, productive workforce. As companies seek to reduce burnout and enhance productivity, understanding the costs associated with integrating such platforms becomes crucial. Using GlobalMed Wellness as a case study, this blog delves into the factors influencing implementation costs and highlights the benefits of investing in employee wellness.

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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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FierceHealthIT

DECEMBER 4, 2024

UnitedHealth Group abruptly ended its investor day event on Wednesday morning as new reports surfaced that the CEO of its health plan division had been fatally shot. | UnitedHealth Group abruptly ended its investor day event on Wednesday morning as news reports surfaced that the CEO of its health plan division had been fatally shot.

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DigitalHealth

DECEMBER 6, 2024

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has selected five medical technologies for its AI Airlock a pilot scheme.

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Digital Health Global

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Improved data delivery, intelligent document processing, now available to Exa Platform users SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Concord Technologies (“Concord”), a leading provider of Secure Document Exchange, Intelligent Document Processing, and Interoperability solutions, has entered into a comprehensive, partnership with Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas Inc., a global leader in medical diagnostic imaging and healthcare information technology, to strengthen and improve data delivery and us

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Mobi Health News

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The guidance recommends a PCCP describe the planned AI-DSF modifications, the associated methodology to develop, validate and implement them, and assess the impact of the changes.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Coming out of the pandemic we learned some important lessons. One of the important ones is that effective RCM (Revenue Cycle Management) is essential to running a successful medical practice. The challenges and importance of RCM have never been greater. Payers are continuing to take advantage of healthcare organizations with poor RCM. Healthcare organizations that don’t have high quality RCM will always struggle with cash flow problems.

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Lloyd Price

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Exec Summary: While the healthtech M&A landscape is complex and subject to change, the long-term outlook remains positive. The increasing importance of digital health, coupled with abundant capital and supportive regulatory environments, is likely to drive continued M&A activity and higher valuations. In 2025, HealthTech valuations are expected to continue their upward trajectory, driven by several key factors: 1.

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FierceHealthIT

DECEMBER 2, 2024

A group of legislators is calling on the Department of Justice to dig into whether pharmacy benefit managers played a role in the opioid epidemic. | A group of legislators is calling on the Department of Justice to dig into whether pharmacy benefit managers played a role in the opioid epidemic.

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DigitalHealth

DECEMBER 2, 2024

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust has selected Nervecentre as its preferred supplier for an electronic patient record (EPR).

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Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer

Download our 30-minute webinar where we delve into real-life examples of HIPAA violations and preventative measures every organization should know! You will learn: The critical factors that lead to HIPAA violations and how to identify them. Three compelling real-life cases of organizations that faced severe HIPAA penalties. Proven strategies to safeguard YOUR organization against HIPAA violations.

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Digital Health Global

DECEMBER 3, 2024

BILTHOVEN, Netherlands & BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Avania , the leading global MedTech advisory and clinical development partner, today announced the appointment of operational strategy expert Charlene Dark as chief operating officer (COO). Dark brings over 30 years of experience driving forward-thinking, risk-based strategies that fuel growth and profitability in the clinical development sector.

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Mobi Health News

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The all-cash transaction will see Cross Country transition to a privately held company with its common stock no longer trading on the Nasdaq.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The following is a guest article by Emmanuelle Hose, Global Vice President of Industry Solutions at Rimini Street The use of AI in the healthcare market is booming , having reached $22,449.3 million in 2023 and is expected to grow 37.5% annually through 2030. From enhancing patient care and streamlining administrative processes to aiding in medical research and diagnostics, AI is revolutionizing healthcare.

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Digital Health Wire

DECEMBER 2, 2024

NYU Langone Health just lifted the curtain on its recent ChatGPT experiment , publishing an impressively candid look at all of the real-world data from its system-wide roll out. A new article in JAMIA details the first six months of usage and cost metrics for NYU’s HIPAA-compliant version of ChatGPT 3.5 (dubbed GenAI Studio), and the numbers paint a promising picture of AI’s first steps in healthcare.

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Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

FierceHealthIT

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Risks with AI-enabled health technologies topped the list of the ECRI Institute's annual ranking of health technology hazards. | A well-known safety group debuted its annual report that lays out the top 10 health technology risks for the upcoming year. The risks of AI perpetuating bias or hallucinating answers to medical questions tops the list of risks for 2025.

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DigitalHealth

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust has announced that the cyber attack it suffered last week has impacted two more hospitals.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The WSJ article circles the problem. When 41,000 older adults die as a result of falls each year at a cost of $80 billion ( projected to $101 billion by 2030 ), maybe more scrutiny is required than this (unlocked) WSJ article provided. Each year 1 in 4 older adults fall, and the number of (reported) falls is rising each year. Note that 43% of women aged 75 live alone – hazards in the home can increase the risk of falls – and a person living alone is at risk of an undetected fall and, as with J

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Mobi Health News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The company says 510(k) clearance will allow it to pursue multiple business opportunities pertaining to remote patient monitoring and clinical trials.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 5, 2024

We’re back to share part 2 of our deep dive interview with Brendan Keeler, Interoperability Practice Lead at HTD Health and prolifc health IT writer on his substack healthapiguy.substack.com. In case you missed part 1 of our interview with Brendan, be sure to learn about the Epic Culture and the start of our healthcare interoperability discussion.

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Lloyd Price

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Exec Summary: Lucid dreaming is a type of dream where you are aware that you are dreaming while you are still asleep. This awareness allows you to have some control over the dream's storyline and environment. Lucid dreams are distinct from vivid dreams, which are dreams that a person can remember in great detail upon waking.Lucid dreams are thought to occur during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, the sleep stage in which most dreaming occurs.

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FierceHealthIT

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Nearly half of rural hospitals moved out of the high-risk category after a merger, acquisition or affiliation with a larger system, a new analysis has found. | The analysis, conducted by healthcare consulting firm Dobson DaVanzo, found that among 110 rural hospitals that closed between 2011 and 2021, more than half were standalone hospitals without support from larger systems.

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