Healthcare Dive
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
The 37-year veteran helmed the agency’s pandemic response, and was a key decision-maker in controversial calls on opioids, an Alzheimer's therapy and muscular dystrophy drugs.
Bill of Health
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
By Nerima Were and Allan Maleche Taking into account our experiences as human rights lawyers working in Kenya during the COVID-19 pandemic, in this article we briefly analyze the Principles and Guidelines on Human Rights and Public Health Emergencies (the Principles) and make a case for their utility in guiding State measures to prepare for, prevent, and respond to future pandemics consistently with international human rights law and standards.
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Healthcare Dive
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
The report proposes multiple actions for protecting older medical devices, including research into more modular devices and collecting data on cyber risks.
Healthcare It News
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Companies are expanding their reach with artificial intelligence through acquisitions, investments and government approvals on a near-daily basis. These are just some of the AI health tech announcements we're watching unfold this week. HEALWELL AI to acquire majority control of Pentavere HEALWELL AI debuted last month after partnering with WELL Health Technologies, which provides a digital healthcare operations platform, to launch AI-based decision support to advance early disease diagnosis
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Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?
Healthcare Dive
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
The nonprofit operator hopes that a California provider fee program, due to pay out later this fall, will lessen its losses.
Fierce Healthcare
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Another international survey has painted Americans’ access to care in a poor light when compared to those living in other wealthy countries, particularly when looking at disparities in residents’ i | Nearly half of surveyed U.S. adults with average or lower incomes said they had a cost-related reason for skipping medical care during the prior 12 months, versus 29% of those with higher incomes.
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Fierce Healthcare
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Beginning in 2025, health plans sold in state-run insurance exchanges would be required to meet time and distance standards that are at least as adequate as mandated on federal marketplaces, accord | State insurance exchanges would be required to meet the same standards as federal exchanges under a new rule by CMS on Wednesday.
HIT Consultant
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
What You Should Know: – Pathway , an AI-powered medical knowledge platform, has secured $5 million in seed funding to expand its solutions and address information overload for healthcare professionals. The seed funding was led by Yamaha Motor Ventures , with participation from Verge HealthTech Fund , existing investors Amplify Capital , BoxOne Ventures , and Formentera Capital.
Fierce Healthcare
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Mayo Clinic pulled in $302 million of operating income (6.8% operating margin) during the third quarter, raising the organization’s year-to-date up to $751 million (5.7% operating margin), accordin | A rock-solid 6.8% operating margin for the quarter came courtesy of continued strong demand, stabilizing workforce issues and a focus on performance improvement, leadership said.
Digital Health News
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
DrDoctor has announced it has been awarded a contract by Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust (LGT), to roll out a patient-engagement platform (PEP).
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Feeling overwhelmed by medical waste regulations? This comprehensive guide unravels the complexities of medical waste disposal, ensuring you stay compliant and prioritize safety. Inside you'll find: Clear categorization: Learn to precisely classify medical waste for proper handling and disposal. Labeling & Storage: Discover best practices for clear labeling and secure storage of medical waste.
Fierce Healthcare
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Dignity Health Global Education (DHGE) has officially transitioned to OpusVi to highlight its sole mission of eliminating the healthcare staffing shortage crisis. | DHGE has officially transitioned to OpusVi to highlight its sole mission of eliminating the healthcare staffing shortage crisis.
Mobi Health News
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Dr. Patrick Carroll, chief medical officer at Hims & Hers, describes the company's EMR and how its datasets power MedMatch, its new AI offering for mental health providers.
Fierce Healthcare
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Value-based care leads to a better patient experience — and a better experience for physicians, too, a new study from Humana shows.
Digital Health News
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Answer Digital has won an award for AI Project of the Year at the IT Industry Awards for its multi-modal AI platform supporting faster diagnoses in the NHS.
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Start-ups & SMBs launching products quickly must bundle dashboards, reports, & self-service analytics into apps. Customers expect rapid value from your product (time-to-value), data security, and access to advanced capabilities. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) tools can provide valuable data analysis capabilities, but they have a barrier to entry that can stop small and midsize businesses from capitalizing on them.
Healthcare IT Today
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Talkiatry is a telemedicine service connecting psychiatrists with patients suffering from depression, bipolar disorder, substance abuse, and other common mental health and behavioral problems. This market is an especially complex area of health care for many reasons. In this video, CEO Robert Krayn talks about how Talkiatry addresses the needs of patients by leveraging their eClinicalWorks EHR platform.
HIT Consultant
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
What You Should Know: – The American Cancer Society (ACS) and Color Health have announced a new program to provide free lung cancer screening access to eligible individuals. – The program will make it easy for people to determine their eligibility, identify screening options, and get screened. The goal of the program is to increase the number of eligible Americans who get screened for lung cancer, which is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States.
Healthcare IT Today
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
The previous articles in this series showed how payers, providers, and digital health companies try to prove that they’re helping to create healthier patients. Sara Shanti, a partner specializing in health care at law firm Sheppard Mullin , says that organizations in the wellness space are searching for strong algorithms. But they also want to ensure that technology leads to, and clearly reflects, improved and worthwhile outcomes.
Digital Health News
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
UK electronic patient record provider Nervecentre has unveiled a new patient app, Patientcentre.
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Colington Consulting was established in 2013 and helps organizations achieve HIPAA compliance and ensures clients stay current with the latest enforcement trends. We provide a full range of HIPAA compliance services and consulting. What separates us from our competitors is our knowledge of HIPAA compliance regulations and their application to each of our client’s particular scenarios and requirements.
Becker's Health IT
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
A note started coming out of every printer during a cyberattack at Oceanside, Calif.-based Tri-City Medical Center, as employees raced to shut them off, the San Diego Union-Tribune reported Nov. 15.
HealthIT Answers
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
On this episode of The Digital Patient, hosts Alan Sardana & Dr. Joshua Liu speak with Dr. Matthew Sakumoto, Virtualist & Chief Medical Information Officer at Sutter West Bay Region about being a virtual-first primary care doc, tips to improve digital empathy, and working as a team to reduce clinician burnout. The post Being a Virtual-First Primary Care Doc appeared first on Health IT Answers.
Digital Health News
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Today's briefing includes news Feebris has received the maximum score on usability and accessibility in a DTAC assessment.
HealthIT Answers
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Business and financial news from NextGen Healthcare, SeamlessMD, Vivante Health, Luna, qBotica, Vytalize Health, Lucem Health, AccurKardia, Artisight, First Databank, MedAllies, KeyCare, Rimidi, ChristianaCare, Aranscia, Juno Health, and more. The post Health IT Business News, Financial Edition November 16, 2023 appeared first on Health IT Answers.
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While data platforms, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and programming platforms have evolved to leverage big data and streaming data, the front-end user experience has not kept up. Holding onto old BI technology while everything else moves forward is holding back organizations. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) aren’t built for modern data platforms and don’t work on modern architectures.
HIT Consultant
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
What You Should Know: – Elsevier Health, a global leader in medical information and data analytics, has announced a strategic partnership with OpenEvidence , a company specializing in artificial intelligence for medicine, to develop ClinicalKey AI , a next-generation clinical decision support tool that combines the most recent and reputable evidence-based medical content with generative artificial intelligence (AI) to help physicians at the point of care. – The vast amount of complex
HealthIT Answers
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
By April Miller - More than ever, patients are taking an active role in their own health care. Empowering individuals to make important, informed decisions about their well-being is an essential part of health care consumerism. The post 8 Benefits of Using Predictive Analytics to Drive Health Care Consumerism appeared first on Health IT Answers.
HIT Consultant
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
What You Should Know: – AKASA , a leading developer of AI-powered automation for the revenue cycle, released new survey results showing that more than 70 percent of healthcare organizations are actively considering the use of generative AI. – In the same survey of more than 250 CFOs and financial leaders at health systems and hospitals across the U.S., nearly 60% percent of respondents indicated they are actively considering these new technologies for their revenue cycle operations.
Medisys Compliance
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Introduction Efficient medical billing is a critical aspect of managing a successful podiatry practice. Podiatrists, specializing in foot and ankle health, often face unique challenges in navigating the complex landscape of medical billing. In this article, we will explore the importance of streamlined billing processes for podiatry practices, shed light on the specific challenges encountered, and emphasize the pivotal role that a specialized podiatry medical billing company plays in overcoming
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FACIS® helps organizations mitigate patient and organizational risk. Maintaining compliance and safeguarding against fraud and abuse in today’s changing healthcare landscape can be challenging. Most healthcare organizations screen and monitor providers against the OIG but that’s only ONE of FACIS®’ primary sources. FACIS® pulls data for every taxonomy from the lowest level employee to the highest level licensed professional.
Healthcare IT Today
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
The following is a guest article by Jennifer Splawski, PharmD, MS, BCPS, Director of Clinical Strategy at Bluesight In the ever-evolving landscape of patient safety, a groundbreaking solution has emerged to combat medication errors and enhance operational efficiency in hospitals. RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology is making waves, transforming the way pharmacists and healthcare professionals ensure patient safety.
Mobi Health News
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Also, H2U has received strategic investment to take on the South Korean market.
Fierce Healthcare
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Solera Health is committed to changing people’s lives. | Advances in digital health solutions are certainly delivering benefits for patients. At the same time, payers and providers face challenges in the form of ever-expanding tech stacks. Dr. Byron Crowe, Chief Medical Officer at Solera Health, explains.
HIT Consultant
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
What You Should Know: – Forward , a leading AI-powered healthcare company, has announced $100M in growth capital to expand its network of Forward CarePods, self-service AI-powered doctor’s offices. This investment will fuel Forward’s mission to revolutionize healthcare by making it more accessible, affordable, and high-quality. – The funding round was led by Khosla Ventures , with participation from Founders Fund, Samsung Next, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, and Softbank
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In the rapidly-evolving world of embedded analytics and business intelligence, one important question has emerged at the forefront: How can you leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance your application’s analytics capabilities? Imagine having an AI tool that answers your user’s questions with a deep understanding of the context in their business and applications, nuances of their industry, and unique challenges they face.
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