Healthcare It News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin Health Network is an academic health system based in eastern Wisconsin. It embarked on a journey to foster disruptive innovations by establishing Inception Health as an independent vehicle to drive innovation and digital transformation, focusing on digital health technology. Artificial intelligence is at the heart of some of its most disruptive innovations.

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Healthcare Dive

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

According to the Department of Justice, enforcement in Medicare Advantage is of “critical importance” as the number of beneficiaries in the privatized insurance program swells.

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Fierce Healthcare

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

When Joseph Schneier, a transgender man then in his early 40s, started experiencing unusual spotting and elevated progesterone levels in 2021, his partner urged him to get checked out. | When Joseph Schneier, a transgender man in his early 40s, started experiencing unusual spotting and elevated progesterone levels in 2021, his partner urged him to get checked out.

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Healthcare Dive

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Removing barriers to care and improving care access through analyzing social determinants of health (SDoH) data is a key strategy.

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Running a healthcare facility requires precision and care, not just for patients but also for your staff. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," helps healthcare providers choose the best provider. Efficient payroll management ensures timely, accurate payments, critical for maintaining staff morale and trust. Compliance support helps navigate complex healthcare regulations and avoid costly fines.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Stellar Sleep , which provides the first digital solution for chronic insomnia management, announced today a $6 million seed round, led by Initialized Capital with participation from Y Combinator, Lombardstreet Ventures, Switch Ventures, Moonfire Ventures, Scrum Ventures, 8vdx, and Goodwater. More than 25 million Americans suffer from chronic insomnia – meaning sleep problems 3+ nights a week for 3+ months.

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Digital Health News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

As NHS appointment no-shows continue to cost the NHS millions each year, Induction Healthcare's Paul Tambeau bets on digital empowerment for a turnaround.

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Healthcare Dive

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The private equity firm’s offer represents a 24% premium to R1’s closing price on Friday, but could be undervaluing the company, analysts said.

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Electronic Health Reporter

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Over the last few years, artificial intelligence has become hugely prominent in society, and when it comes to healthcare that’s no different. All parts of healthcare are now using it, and there are plenty of […] The article Are There Dangers To AI Taking Such a Prominent Role In Healthcare?

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Healthcare Dive

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Revenue from acquisitions and outpatient services helped the Catholic health system trim losses.

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Becker's Health IT

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

"BlackCat ransomware gang claims responsibility for cyberattack on Change Healthcare, according to reports. Details still emerging as investigation continues.

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Digital Health News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Radiology tech company Hexarad is reducing diagnostic waiting times for acute and emergency care patients at NWAFT with its unique radiology tech platform.

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Becker's Health IT

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Change Healthcare said Feb. 26 that it expects the cybersecurity incident that has disrupted its payment and pharmacy processing operations to last at least through the day.

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Center for Health Insurance Reform

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

This winter, CHIR curled up with some good reads: the latest in health policy research. In December and January, we read studies on trends in employer-sponsored insurance, expanding insurance options for non-citizens, and state efforts to improve provider directory accuracy.

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Explore essential topics in this ebook, including what constitutes PHI and how to identify it using 18 indicators. Gain insights into the importance of safeguarding PHI to protect patient privacy and learn about the severe consequences of HIPAA violations. Discover practical strategies for securely exchanging PHI within your healthcare organization, including assessing risks and implementing effective safeguards.

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Becker's Health IT

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago advised patients to bring in printed copies of insurance cards and medication lists as it continues to deal with a cyberattack.

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Assaf Ohana, Chief Product Officer at Hello Heart What You Should Know: – Hello Heart, a provider of innovative digital health solutions appoints Assaf Ohana as its inaugural Chief Product Officer. – Prior to joining Hello Heart, Ohana served as Chief Product Officer at ActiveFence and Alto Pharmacy, where he played instrumental roles in developing cutting-edge products aimed at improving healthcare accessibility and efficiency.

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Fierce Healthcare

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Elevance Health's CarelonRx will begin offering a weight management program, providing its members access to digital-first coaching and wellness tools. | Elevance Health's CarelonRx will begin offering a weight management program for members, including those that take GLP-1 medications.

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

What You Should Know: – GE HealthCare (Nasdaq: GEHC) and Biofourmis announced a strategic collaboration today, aiming to revolutionize patient care by enabling safe and effective care at home. – The strategic partnership leverages the expertise of both companies to deliver innovative care-at-home solutions, improving patient experiences and addressing healthcare system challenges. – GE HealthCare will begin distributing Biofourmis solutions to customers in the United States sta

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The Healthcare IT Today site has been promoting the use of powerful new capabilities in generative AI for clinical applications , notably the automatic generation of doctors’ notes after a patient visit. But there may be even more valuable uses of generative AI in administrative tasks such as billing, resource management, and contract writing.

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

What You Should Know: – b.well Connected Health , a leading platform provider for connected healthcare ecosystems raises $40M in Series C funding led by Leavitt Equity Partners. – b.well’s FHIR-based platform empowers healthcare organizations to create a unified experience for consumers, allowing them to manage their health information, receive valuable insights, and access care services conveniently.

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Digital Health News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Building AI tools into existing models is futile. It is time to go back to the drawing board, argues Orion Health's Brad Porter.

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

What You Should Know: – DeepScribe , a pioneer in AI-powered medical documentation, today announced a collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) aimed at accelerating the secure scaling of large language models (LLMs) within the healthcare sector. – The strategic partnership will integrate AWS HealthScribe into DeepScribe’s platform, fueling the development of even more advanced AI-assisted clinical documentation solutions.

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Explore the risks posed by non-compliant consumer apps like Instagram and WhatsApp in healthcare settings. Learn about potential HIPAA penalties and use a self-evaluation flowchart to determine your organization's need for HIPAA-compliant messaging. Discover straightforward steps to implement secure communication solutions efficiently, ensuring compliance and protecting patient data effectively.

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Mobi Health News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The investment comes two years after the California-based company secured $65 million in funding.

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Fierce Healthcare

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Revenue cycle management technology giant R1 RCM has received an offer from private equity firm New Mountain Capital to buy out the roughly two-thirds of shares it doesn’t already own and take the | The private equity firm and its affiliates currently control almost a third of R1 RCM's shares. The all-cash offer's disclosure on Monday drove stock prices up by about 32% compared to Friday’s close.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The potential benefits of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare are substantial. AI-powered chatbots can help direct patients to the most appropriate care provider. Ambient clinical voice can virtually eliminate the tedious task of charting for physicians. AI algorithms are can flag radiology images that appear abnormal so that radiologists can prioritize their workload.

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Fierce Healthcare

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

LOS ANGELES—Inaccurate and out-of-date health plan provider directories continue to be a vexing problem in healthcare and can make it difficult for patients to find a clinician when they need care. | Humana tapped data automation company Veda to improve the accuracy of its provider information and ensure that seniors have real-time details about in-network providers.

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