Bill of Health
DECEMBER 28, 2023
By Bobby Stroup Artificial Intelligence (AI) isn’t magic , but there is value in telling a magical story to non-technical stakeholders to describe how we’ll govern this transformative technology. In fact, President Joe Biden himself could benefit by borrowing from an existing legend. Let’s pick a story that’s already popular and one where heroes successfully overcame a dangerous technology.
HIT Consultant
DECEMBER 28, 2023
Vijay Verma, VP of Product Strategy at TeleVox Finding a frustrated patient sitting in a waiting room has become familiar. Three and a half years after the pandemic’s start, the medical field is still feeling the ripple effects. Burnout and staffing shortages plague offices nationwide, causing tasks to pile up and the lack of prioritization for patient care.
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HIPAA & Health IT
DECEMBER 28, 2023
Exactly 12 days before Christmas, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) gave the health industry a unique gift buried in a 900+ page rule adoption. The gift? The first comprehensive U.S. regulation delineating the responsible use and oversight of AI used in connection with health care decision-making.
HIT Consultant
DECEMBER 28, 2023
Bernard DiCasimirro, D.O., Chief Medical Officer at Lucet One of the most pressing and often overlooked challenges in healthcare today is how to reach and effectively treat dually diagnosed patients — commonly, individuals who grapple with both mental health problems and substance use issues. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, more than one in four adults living with a serious mental health issue also has a substance use issue.
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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?
Mobi Health News
DECEMBER 28, 2023
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has temporarily stopped an import ban issued by the International Trade Commission prohibiting the sale of Apple Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2 in the U.S.
Digital Health News
DECEMBER 28, 2023
The year 2023 was another memorable one in the digital health world. We asked health tech suppliers what they think is in store in 2024.
Health Care Compliance Brief brings together the best content for health law & compliance professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Jane Sarashon
DECEMBER 28, 2023
Most people over 70 years of age recognize technology’s role in supporting peoples’ health, we learn from a new report on 2024 Tech Trends and Adults 50+ from AARP. But adoption and ongoing use of digital innovations among older people will be tempered without attending to four key barriers that carry equal weight in the minds of 50+ consumers: design and user experience, awareness and interest, cost and acquisition, and trust and privacy concerns.
Mobi Health News
DECEMBER 28, 2023
The company offers diagnostic tests and therapeutics to detect and treat endometriosis, female fertility and bacterial vaginosis.
HealthIT Answers
DECEMBER 28, 2023
Our 2023 Countdown continues! #4 from The Tate Chronicles and Healthusiasm. Follow us until the end of the year for our reveal of the top 10 played episodes from the radio and from the podcast network on Healthcare NOW Radio. The post 2023 Countdown for Most Played Episodes – #4 appeared first on Health IT Answers.
Mobi Health News
DECEMBER 28, 2023
Also, researchers from India have developed an AI model that can detect indications of carpal tunnel syndrome in ultrasound videos.
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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.
Healthcare IT Today
DECEMBER 28, 2023
Equipped with NextGen Healthcare ’s mobile application and other tech, Neighborhood Health , an FQHC in Nashville TN, is bringing care to the streets of the city – literally. Learn more about this grassroots approach to meeting patients where they are. Healthcare IT Today caught up with Anthony Villanueva, the CIO of Neighborhood Health after he presented at the NextGen User conference.
HealthIT Answers
DECEMBER 28, 2023
Health IT business news from SeamlessMD, Atlantic.net, NextGen Healthcare, Brillio, Infermedica, MedeAnalytics, Sagility, Vytalize Health, Avel eCare, Implicity, HSG Advisors, and more. The post Health IT Business News – December 28, 2023 appeared first on Health IT Answers.
HIT Consultant
DECEMBER 28, 2023
What You Should Know: – Despite a 13% decline in deal volume compared to 2022, PwC’s latest Health Services Deals Outlook paints a cautiously optimistic picture for 2024. – While a cautious optimism prevails, several factors suggest that 2024 could be a dynamic year for healthcare M&A. Adaptability, resourcefulness, and a focus on value creation will be key for dealmakers navigating the evolving landscape.
HealthIT Answers
DECEMBER 28, 2023
By Emily Newton - Like many industries, health care is amid a period of rapid digitization. As hospitals rush to embrace electronic health records and the Internet of Things, some have achieved new efficiency and security standards. At the same time, this movement has made interoperability in health care a larger issue. The post What Are the Biggest Health Care Interoperability Challenges?
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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.
HIT Consultant
DECEMBER 28, 2023
Gary Hamilton, CEO, InteliChart Seldom do people receive as much important information as quickly as they do during doctor’s visits and hospital stays. Stressful settings, unfamiliar terms, too-brief conversations, and the heightened emotions surrounding health issues combine to make it difficult for patients to comprehend and recall what they’re told.
Compliancy Group
DECEMBER 28, 2023
Ensuring a safe healthcare workplace is crucial not only for the well-being of healthcare professionals but also to guarantee patient safety. With the ever-evolving challenges faced by healthcare workers, it becomes imperative to prioritize safety measures and create an environment that fosters secure and efficient care delivery. We will explore the importance of healthcare workplace safety, discuss key aspects of maintaining a safe environment, and highlight the role of regulatory bodies like
The Health Law Firm Blog
DECEMBER 28, 2023
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law and Hartley Brooks, Law Clerk, The Health Law Firm On August 12, 2023, federal prosecutors recommended a life sentence for the Florida ex-CEO of a laboratory company who had been found guilty of fraudulently billing Medicare over one [.
The HIPAA Blog
DECEMBER 28, 2023
ESO, CVC, HEC Disclose Data Breach: ESO, a healthcare software company serving hospitals, EMS entities, and governmental agencies, announced a ransomware-triggered data breach affecting 2.7 million individuals. Cardiovascular Consultants of Arizona also announced that it suffered a cyberattack that affected almost half a million patients.
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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.
Hall Render
DECEMBER 28, 2023
On behalf of Hall Render’s real estate service line, Joel and I want to thank you for being a loyal subscriber to our Weekly Health Care Real Estate Briefing. We have enjoyed producing the briefing over the past year and appreciate the feedback you have provided to us. In previous years, we have produced a Year in Review article that has summarized some of the macro trends we covered over the previous year.
HIT Consultant
DECEMBER 28, 2023
Britton Burton Sr. Director of TPRM Strategy Morgan Hague, Manager of IT Risk Management at Meditology Services Leaps in healthcare technology continue to benefit humankind: from the advent of the X-ray in the 19 th century to dialysis, CT, MRI, and other machines in the 20 th century, to a new breadth of digital tools in this era. Perhaps the most auspicious of these is artificial intelligence (AI), with its wide-ranging applications for predictive analytics, drug development, personalized medi
Healthcare IT Today
DECEMBER 28, 2023
Investment Fuels Innovation to Ensure Patient Safety and Validate the Use of AI in Medical Devices Ketryx , provider of the first and only connected application lifecycle management software for the life sciences industry, today announced that it has raised $14 Million in Series A funding. The round was led by investor Lightspeed Venture Partners , with participation from existing investors including MIT’s E14 Fund and Ubiquity Ventures, bringing the total funding raised to date to over $18 Mill
Drug & Device Law
DECEMBER 28, 2023
It is not uncommon that terms are used without knowledge of their origin and that the origin is instructive about the meaning or proper application of the term. We offer two examples. Many lawyers who at least dabble in product liability litigation have heard the term “Bradford Hill criteria.” Was it named after two different people like Smoot and Hawley or Hatch and Waxman?
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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.
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