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AI Outperforms Ophthalmologists at Detecting Eye Disease

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What You Should Know: – A new study published in Ophthalmology Science , a peer-reviewed journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, found that Artificial Intelligence is significantly better at detecting diabetic retinopathy (DR) than eye specialists. DR is the leading cause of blindness among working-age adults yet is easily treatable with early detection. – The multi-center study evaluated the FDA-cleared EyeArt AI system against dilated eye exams performed by general ophtha

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Bonus Features – October 9, 2022 – Optum completes Change Healthcare acquisition, interest in flu shots is declining, and more

Healthcare IT Today

Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job.

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4 Key Focus Areas to Measure Your Digital Health Strategy

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Angie Stevens, Chief Strategy Officer, Iron Bow Healthcare Solutions. The promise of digital healthcare is profound. Moving from today’s transactional encounters to a convenient and continuous connection between patients and clinicians can greatly improve both relationships and overall care. The responsible collection of data from a digital platform can also lay the foundation for better, more personalized care.

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Vendor Communication: Key to Credentialing Success | symplr

Symplr

Recently, St. Luke’s Health System in Boise, ID, went through a reimplementation of symplr’s Vendor Credentialing program. We're considered a medium-sized integrated delivery network (IDN), but with 13,000 employees across seven facilities, we quickly realized how essential streamlined communication with our workforce and with business and industry partners, such as vendors, would be in making this change.

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Optimizing Medical Waste Management: A Guide to Best Practices

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.

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Health IT for Emerging “Payviders”

HIT Consultant

Priscilla Sandberg, Healthcare Alliance Manager, Pure Storage. Though doubts about the benefits of the “payvider” model certainly exist , the success of recent payer-provider partnerships showcases the potential of these programs to improve the patient and provider experience. A study of Aetna’s integrated program , for example, found that plan members could realize significant savings for high-cost chronic conditions and experience fewer hospital admissions.

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Team Is Everything

HealthIT Answers

New On Demand Healthcare Upside/Down: With guest Julien L. Pham, MD, MPH, nephrologist and founder of Third Culture Capital (3CC). On this episode he separates the realities of clinical entrepreneurship from the hype and shares the secrets of a successful venture. The post Team Is Everything appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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