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How RPM can benefit from radar technology

Healthcare It News

Radar offers new opportunities to track patients in the home without using wearables, says Sumit Nagpal, CEO of Cherish Health – who recalls some sage advice he received from Steve Jobs when pitching the idea years ago.

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Federal government probes healthcare private equity deals

Healthcare Dive

The cross-agency investigation comes as scrutiny rises regarding corporate consolidation in healthcare.

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South Metropolitan Health Service digitises its pre-surgery program

Healthcare It News

South Metropolitan Health Service in Western Australia started digitising its pre-surgery program three years after its launch. It recently awarded a tender to Personify Care to provide, host, and deliver ongoing support to a SaaS application that will underpin its LifeFit-SurgFit Program. "The solution will allow patients to complete p atient health questionnaires and assist them throughout their surgical journey.

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UMass Memorial, Google Cloud partner to connect patients with cardiometabolic drugs

Healthcare Dive

The central Massachusetts nonprofit’s aim is to improve population health, but its partnership with Google on data management and AI should also lower costs.

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Navigating the Future: Generative AI, Application Analytics, and Data

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?

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Transforming Healthcare: The Benefits of Digital Image Sharing

MRO Compliance

​In the fast-paced world of healthcare, advancements in technology continue to revolutionize the industry, offering innovative solutions to enhance patient care. One such breakthrough is the sharing of digital images, a practice that has significantly transformed the way medical professionals collaborate and communicate. While there are countless benefits to sharing medical images digitally, there are seven that stand out among the others. 1 – Rapid and Efficient Communication Digital imag

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Memorial Healthcare finds success with switch to Epic-based telehealth vendor

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

With 15,000 team members, 3,000 providers and $3.1 billion in annual operating revenue, Memorial Healthcare System is one of the largest public health systems in the U.S. A South Florida-based academic medical center, Memorial operates six hospitals, including the Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital; numerous primary, urgent and 24/7 care facilities; a health specialty center; and a nursing home.

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A Short History of Wearables — and What the Future of Wearable Technology in Healthcare Will Look Like

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Seth Casden, CEO and co-founder, Hologenix. From its inception as a collection of cumbersome gadgets to its transformation into sleek, almost invisible tech integrations, wearable technology has come a long way. And as wearables […] The article A Short History of Wearables — and What the Future of Wearable Technology in Healthcare Will Look Like appeared first on electronichealthreporter.

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Dexcom receives FDA clearance for first OTC glucose sensor

Healthcare Dive

The diabetes tech firm tailored its software to the 25 million people in the U.S. who have Type 2 diabetes and do not use insulin.

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Regulating Medical Assistance in Dying: A Comparison of the U.S. and Canada

Bill of Health

By Hannah Rahim The regulation of medical assistance in dying (MAID) is drastically different between the U.S. and Canada. Comparing the hasty liberalization of MAID in Canada with the more wary approach of the U.S. can yield important learnings for both countries. An overview of MAID laws in Canada and the U.S. In 2016, the Parliament of Canada passed a federal law enabling eligible Canadian adults to request MAID.

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Under new management, and under the cloud of the Change hack, HIMSS24 kicks off in Orlando next week

Fierce Healthcare

One of the largest health IT conferences, HIMSS24, will kick off in Orlando on Monday as a revamped trade show following a deal with Informa Markets last fall. | One of the largest health IT conferences, HIMSS24, will kick off in Orlando on Monday as a revamped trade show following a deal with Informa Markets last fall.

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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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Electronic Health Records (EHR): How to Achieve Healthcare Data Accuracy with Artificial Intelligence

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Ann Krutsko, Healthcare IT Researcher at ScienceSoft In healthcare, working with inaccurate patient data is a dangerous game. Electronic Health Records (EHRs) were designed to streamline operations and improve coordination across healthcare systems. And while EHRs have largely benefited the organizations that have adopted them, data accuracy is still a point of concern.

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How providers are leveraging patient engagement tools to close gaps in cancer screenings

Fierce Healthcare

Millions of cancer screenings were missed during the COVID-19 pandemic. | Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the U.S. As providers try to get more patients into preventive screenings, they lean on patient engagement tools to reach them.

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Lawsuits start rolling in over Change Healthcare hack

Becker's Health IT

Lawsuits have started rolling in against UnitedHealth Group's Change Healthcare over the cyberattack that has crippled hospitals, physician practices and pharmacies around the country.

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Federal regulators, clinicians make their case against private equity in healthcare

Fierce Healthcare

Federal regulators are weighing new safeguards against exploitative dealmaking by private equity firms within healthcare—and, so far, they aren't signaling any reprieve for the corporate investors | FTC, DOJ and HHS heads were receptive to testimonies given by providers and researchers Tuesday on the need for policy changes addressing private equity practices within the healthcare industry.

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How Embedded Analytics Gets You to Market Faster with a SAAS Offering

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.

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b.well Connected Health Secures $40M to Power The Connected Health Ecosystem

Healthcare IT Today

Company Also Welcomes Samsung Head of Digital Health to Board of Directors in Funding Round to Accelerate Growth b.well Connected Health , the company powering platform-enabled healthcare ecosystems, today announced the closure of a $40 million Series C growth round led by Leavitt Equity Partners. Andrew Clark , Managing Partner at Leavitt Equity Partners joins the b.well board of directors.

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UPMC reports almost $200M operating loss as expenses rise

Fierce Healthcare

Pittsburgh-based UPMC, a 40-hospital system, has reported a 2023 operating loss of $198.3 million (-0.7% operating margin) on r | Pittsburgh-based UPMC, a 40-hospital system, has reported a 2023 operating loss of $198.3 million on revenue of $27.7 billion.

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Spring Budget includes £3.4billion extra investment in NHS digitisation

Digital Health News

The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced £3.4 billion of new investment in NHS digitisation in the Spring Budget.

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Apella Devotes AI to Process Improvement in Operating Rooms

Healthcare IT Today

Artificial Intelligence can exploit fairly simple technologies to create significant efficiencies. For operating rooms, Apella Technology uses four cameras, placed around the walls, to collect data that saves precious time. I recently talked to David Schummers, founder and CEO of Apella, about their new AI-based service for hospitals. He discussed the kinds of problems they are trying to solve.

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HIPAA Compliance: Can Your Organization Avoid Costly Government Penalties and Fines?

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.

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StimScience Hires Former Fitbit Executive Tim Rosa as CEO

HIT Consultant

Tim Rosa, CEO at StimScience What You Should Know: – Somnee , a provider of personalized sleep technology using non-invasive brain stimulation, today announced the appointment of Tim Rosa as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). – Rosa brings over 20 years of experience in building and scaling consumer brands, making him well-positioned to lead Somnee’s mission to help people achieve better sleep through personalized neuroscience. – As the consumer sleep market continues to see

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BT roundtable: standards, incentives key to improved digital performance 

Digital Health News

Coordination, consistency and an improved incentive structure are needed for digital transformation of the health service, a BT-sponsored roundtable heard.

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BrainCheck Secures $15M to Transform Digital Cognitive Care

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – BrainCheck, Inc., an innovator in digital cognitive assessment raises $15M in Series A funding led by Next Coast Ventures , S3 Ventures , and UPMC Enterprises , the innovation arm of UPMC. – Alongside the funding, BrainCheck welcomes Nicholas Shapiro, Vice President of UPMC Enterprises, to their Board of Directors.

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Exclusive: Chamber Cardio secures $8M in seed funding

Mobi Health News

The Washington D.C.-based company offers a platform to help cardiology teams transition to value-based care.

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Embedding BI: Architectural Considerations and Technical Requirements

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.

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Bone Health Technologies Raises $5M for Osteopenia Care

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: Bone Health Technologies (BHT) , a health technology innovator developing breakthrough non-invasive solutions for bone health, today announced the company has raised a new $5 million funding round from leading investment firms, including Esplanade Ventures , Berkeley Catalyst Fund, as well as strategic investor and leading global medical technology provider Terumo Medical.

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Study: Utilization management has ramped up in Part D over past decade

Fierce Healthcare

Utilization management in Medicare Part D has become more restrictive over the last decade, even when compared to Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans, according to a new study. | Utilization management in Medicare Part D has become more restrictive over the last decade, even when compared to Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans, according to a new study.

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Dexcom Earns FDA Clearance for OTC Glucose Biosensor in the U.S.

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: DexCom, Inc. (NASDAQ:DXCM), the global leader in real-time continuous glucose monitoring for people with diabetes, announced today that the FDA has cleared Stelo by Dexcom – the first glucose biosensor that doesn’t require a prescription. There are approximately 25 million people in the U.S. living with Type 2 diabetes who do not use insulin and who can benefit from continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology.

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BrainCheck locks $15 million investment for cognitive assessment platform

Mobi Health News

New financing positions BrainCheck for growth as the company adds a new member to its board of directors.

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Everything You Wanted to Know About FACIS, but Didn’t Know to Ask

Speaker: Amy Anderson

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.

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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ? 

Digital Health News

Today's briefing includes Evergreen Life being named Growth Award winner at the HealthTechX Summit and Magentus and Google Cloud partnering on AI solutions.

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Mass General Brigham, AvoMD partner for rapid response care workflows

Mobi Health News

The healthcare system will translate its advanced algorithms pertaining to rapid response clinical scenarios into AvoMD's application.

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Thoughtful Tech for Seniors: Meeting the Unique Needs of Aging Americans

HealthIT Answers

By John Bou - The United States faces a profound challenge as our senior population grows at an unprecedented rate, with estimates projecting a doubling of Americans aged 65 and older to 80 million by 2040. This demographic shift is expected to intensify the strain on healthcare resources and exacerbate the provider shortage. The post Thoughtful Tech for Seniors: Meeting the Unique Needs of Aging Americans appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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How simulation can help solve the NHS elective care backlog

Digital Health News

Simulation technology takes the risk out of decision making to reveal the ideas, technologies, changes in pathways and processes that will improve healthcare, writes Tom Stephenson

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How to Leverage AI for Actionable Insights in BI, Data, and Analytics

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.