Mon.Oct 07, 2024

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Beyond the clinic: How Korean IT giants spur digital health evolution

Healthcare It News

Naver Corp and Kakao Corp, two of South Korea's biggest IT companies, have shared innovative uses of AI in healthcare. In the HIMSS24 APAC panel session, " Tech Titans in Health: Naver and Kakao’s Role in Transforming Healthcare," Kakao Healthcare CEO Dr Hwang Hee and Dr Dongchul Cha, head of the Medical Innovation Centre at NAVER Healthcare Lab, shared their organisation’s respective contributions in advancing digital health in South Korea.

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CMS to increase oversight on exchange brokers

Healthcare Dive

The proposed rule comes after the CMS reported a growing number of complaints about ACA health plan applications submitted by brokers.

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Opening the digital front door for healthcare

Healthcare It News

Electronics giant Samsung discussed innovations in robotics and wearable devices as key technologies for delivering personalised care. In the HIMSS24 APAC keynote, "Smart Hospital Revolution: Redefining Patient Care with Technology," Samsung Medical Centre CIO, Dr Won-Chul Cha, and Dr Hon Pak, SVP and head of Digital Health at Samsung Electronics, discussed the importance of technological integration in healthcare.

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Walgreens snags chief commercial officer from Optum

Healthcare Dive

Jason Stenta, who has held roles at Optum and CVS Health, joins as the company considers selling its stake in VillageMD and contends with shareholder litigation.

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3 Reasons to Retire Pagers from Healthcare Settings

Let's discuss the trusty pager—an old favorite that’s losing its shine in hospitals and clinics. While once a staple in hospitals and clinics, pagers now present significant limitations that hinder rather than facilitate communication among healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals are constantly on the move, and they need communication tools that can keep up with their fast-paced lives.

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Florida hospitals again evacuating patients ahead of second hurricane in 2 weeks

Fierce Healthcare

A rapidly intensifying Hurricane Milton has Florida and its healthcare providers gearing up for another severe weather event less than two weeks after similar preparations for Hurricane Helene. | Facing a second major storm within two weeks, some hospitals on Florida's Gulf Coast are again closing up shop and transferring patients across the state.

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UnitedHealth report calls out policy changes to accelerate shift to value-based care

Fierce Healthcare

The healthcare industry is making the push toward greater adoption of value-based care, yet it's not a secret that progress has been slow-moving. | The healthcare industry is making the push toward greater adoption of value-based care, yet it's not a secret that progress has been slow-moving. With that backdrop, UnitedHealth Group has released its latest "A Path Forward" report, which is a biennial look at progress in the shift to value.

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Unlocking the full potential of medical imaging data to drive value

Healthcare Dive

Use Enlitic to improve medical imaging data quality and workflows to enhance operational efficiency!

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FDA’s Promised Rules on Pulse Oximeters Unlikely To End Decades of Racial Bias

Kaiser Health News

OAKLAND, Calif. — The patient was in his 60s, an African American man with emphysema. The oximeter placed on his fingertip registered well above the 88% blood oxygen saturation level that signals an urgent risk of organ failure and death. Yet his doctor, Noha Aboelata, believed the patient was sicker than the device showed. So she sent him for a lab test, which confirmed her suspicion that he needed supplemental oxygen at home.

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CMS releases Acute Hospital Care at Home study

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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Virtual diabetes care providers score legislative win, turn focus to full passage

Fierce Healthcare

Tucked within bipartisan telehealth legislation that passed out of a House committee in September is the Prevent Diabetes Act, a bill that would expand Medicare coverage for virtual diabetes preven | Companies like Omada Health and Noom are urging Congress to pass the Prevent Diabetes Act to expand access to virtual diabetes prevention for Medicare beneficiaries.

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CIO Podcast – Episode 81: MEDITECH Expanse with Nolan Hennessee

Healthcare IT Today

The 81st episode of the CIO podcast hosted by Healthcare IT Today was recorded at the MEDITECH Live conference! We were joined by Nolan Hennessee, CIO and Vice President at St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System to talk about the use of MEDITECH Expanse in his organization. Hennessee has been a strong advocate for MEDITECH as his primary health system vendor, so we kick this episode off by taking a deeper look into what he looks for and values in a partner.

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Kipu Health, AWS Partner to Bring AI-Powered Solutions to Behavioral Health

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Kipu Health , a leading provider of technology solutions for behavioral health, is joining forces with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to develop and deploy a suite of innovative artificial intelligence (AI) tools designed to streamline clinical workflows and enhance patient care. – Kipu’s AI innovations will be showcased at the 2024 Global Exchange Conference, featuring a panel discussion on “Ethical AI in Mental Health Care.” The panel will delve

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Now is the Time to Prioritize IoT Medical Device Security

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Alex Rybak, Senior Director of Product Management at Revenera Pacemakers, insulin pumps, CT systems, wearables; these and many more medical devices are increasingly common parts of contemporary healthcare treatments. The increased digitization of the medical field, created by the growing number of medical internet of things (IoT) devices that are integrated into IT networks, means that the cybersecurity risk is also increasing.

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From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

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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Cedars-Sinai Joins Study to Address Cancer Disparities in Asian Americans

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Cedars-Sinai Cancer is taking a major step towards addressing health disparities by participating in the largest-ever national study focused on cancer risk factors in Asian Americans. – The initiative, funded by the National Cancer Institute , aims to uncover the reasons behind the disproportionately high rates of cancer within various Asian American communities.

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Texas hospital keeps diverting patients after cyberattack: 5 updates

Becker's Health IT

UMC Health System in Lubbock, Texas, faces ongoing challenges after a cyberattack. Here are 5 updates on the situation, including patient diversions.

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DiMe, Google, Mayo Clinic Partner to Optimize AI Implementation in Healthcare

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – The Digital Medicine Society (DiMe) is launching a new collaboration with Google and Mayo Clinic to address the critical need for best practices and implementation strategies for artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare. – The partnership recognizes the transformative potential of AI while acknowledging the current gap between technological advancements and real-world integration.

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NHS Orkney to go live with Cambric Morse EPR app in 2025

Digital Health News

NHS Orkney has announced plans to go live with an electronic patient record app in 2025 to provide staff with easier access to patient data.

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How to Make The Best Benefits Decisions for 2025's Workforce: An HR and Total Rewards Guide

Speaker: Kaitlin Ruby Carroll

Fertility benefits have become a crucial component of employee well-being and retention strategies. In today’s competitive landscape, creating a fertility benefits program that aligns with both employee needs and organizational goals can be more complex than it seems. From cycle-based to flat-dollar and telehealth models, each solution offers unique advantages and challenges that directly affect employee satisfaction and financial well-being.

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Pharmacogenomic Testing in Mental Health: The Need for a Broader Approach

HIT Consultant

Kristine Ashcraft, President and Founder of YouScript (an Aranscia company) What if we advised people to wear seatbelts only on certain days or when driving on specific highways? Clearly, this would result in real and avoidable harm. Unfortunately, something similar has happened to millions of patients who underwent pharmacogenomics (PGx) testing to aid in selecting drugs and doses for treating depression or anxiety, tailored to their unique genetics, without considering the broader implications

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AI platform for arthritis detection secures £1.2m grant

Digital Health News

Henley Business School has been awarded an £1.2m grant to develop an AI system for early detection of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.

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US News' latest children's hospital rankings bring behavioral health to the table

Fierce Healthcare

U.S. News & World Report's latest ranking of the nation’s best children’s hospitals is live with a first-time focus on those providing behavioral care. | Alongside a new eleventh specialty ranking, the highly-watched annual release has followed its adult counterpart and ditched ordinal rankings for its 10 "Honor Roll" hospitals.

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Digital Health CEO wins at the B.A.M.E Health & Care Awards

Digital Health News

Digital Health chief executive Jon Hoeksma has won 'Ally of the Year' at the National B.A.M.E Health & Care Awards 2024.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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Scriptology Acquires RxLive to Enhance Medication Management Solutions and Expand Telehealth Capabilities

Healthcare IT Today

Acquisition will Accelerate Scriptology’s Market Presence and Integration of Advanced Technology while Delivering Superior Healthcare Solutions Scriptology , a leader in tech-enabled comprehensive medication management, today announced it has acquired RxLive , a telehealth clinical pharmacy services company. This strategic acquisition will enhance Scriptology’s technology portfolio and extend its market reach, augmenting its capabilities to offer personalized medication management at scale

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Trinity Health boosts operating income by $350M, cash flow by 48% in FY 2024

Fierce Healthcare

Trinity Health touted “significant improvements” across fiscal year 2024 operations which, prior to asset impairment charges, returned to the black and fueled a 48% year-over-year rise in cash flow | Trinity Health is the latest large Catholic system to paint a rosier picture of its operational finances during the past year.

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Por qué se habla de discriminación racial al tomar el nivel de oxígeno

Kaiser Health News

OAKLAND, California – El paciente tendría poco más de 60 años y era un hombre afroamericano con enfisema. El oxímetro colocado en la yema de su dedo registraba un nivel de saturación de oxígeno en sangre muy superior al 88%, el índice que indica un riesgo urgente de falla orgánica y muerte. Sin embargo su médica, Noha Aboelata, creyó que estaba más enfermo que lo que indicaba el aparato.

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The Role of Predictive Analytics in Preventive Medicine

HealthIT Answers

By Ainsley Lawrence - In our data-centric world, predictive analytics has emerged as a groundbreaking technology, providing powerful insights that can be used to revolutionize preventive medicine. With the proportion of people aged 65 and older increasing at a fast rate and with nearly. The post The Role of Predictive Analytics in Preventive Medicine appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Real-Life Examples of HIPAA Violations and How to Avoid Them

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.