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North Carolina Medicaid expansion kicks in

Healthcare Dive

As of Friday, about 600,000 more people in the state now have access to the safety-net insurance coverage.

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We May Not ‘Own’ Our Bodies. Should We?

Bill of Health

By Adithi Iyer As the provision of human tissue leaves the research realm and becomes a bona fide consumer transaction , our legal responses to these developments will be most effective when we know what we want to protect, and how. Perhaps the most famous discussion around tissue “donation” comes from the story of Henrietta Lacks and her family. Ms.

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CHS sells three Florida hospitals for $294M

Healthcare Dive

The divestiture will allow the for-profit hospital chain to focus on markets that can produce higher growth and returns, Community Health Systems leadership said earlier this year.

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Why hackers attacked a health system on Thanksgiving

Becker's Health IT

Cybercriminals attacked a major U.S. health system the week of Thanksgiving, disrupting hospitals and surgeries across multiple states. IT security chiefs share their takeaways from the incident.

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Enhance Healthcare Efficiency With Top Payroll & HCM Services

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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Big News and Announcements from NextGen UGM 2023

Healthcare IT Today

NextGen announced several AI initiatives at their annual User Group Meeting, including the launch of their Ambient Assist product to help with clinical documentation. The company also promised more focus on stability, customers, and patient engagement. The roller coasters and thrill rides in Orlando, FL were the perfect backdrop for the 26 th edition of NextGen Healthcare ’s annual User Group Meeting (#NextGenUGM23).

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Behavioral Health AI Leader Eleos Health Raises $40M Series B Round to Expand CareOps Automation Footprint

Healthcare IT Today

Led by Menlo Ventures, this Funding will Help Accelerate Growth through Additional Investment in Product Development and Strategic Partnerships, which will Speed the Adoption of AI Across Behavioral Health Eleos Grew Revenue 3X each of the Last Three Years while Developing Three New CareOps Automation Solutions for Group Therapy Sessions, Compliance Automation, and Field-Based Care Eleos Health , the leader in AI for behavioral health, today announced a $40M Series B funding round led by Menlo

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The Art of Connection: Takeaways from CHIME

HealthIT Answers

By Olivia Schlabach - CHIME’s annual Fall Forum was held at the scenic JW Marriot Desert Ridge Resort and Spa where participants came together for three days of networking, programming and education around some of the industry’s biggest challenges and opportunities. The post The Art of Connection: Takeaways from CHIME appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Synthetic Data and LLMs Power the World’s Most Powerful Research Assistant

Healthcare IT Today

The next public health pronouncement or clinical treatment might emerge from synthetic data : rows of totally invented people that contain no real data but reflects the actual characteristics of a population such as race, gender, and medical conditions. Synthetic data plus large language models (LLMs), which lie at the base of current generative AI, provide “the world’s most powerful research assistant” in the words of Josh Rubel, chief commercial officer for MDClone.

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Lunit, NTT DATA Partner to Deploy AI-Powered Chest X-Ray Solution in Singapore

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Lunit , a provider of AI-powered solutions for cancer diagnostics and therapeutics, has partnered with NTT DATA Singapore to introduce Lunit INSIGHT CXR at Singapore General Hospital (SGH) and Changi General Hospital (CGH), two of Singapore’s largest public hospitals. – Lunit INSIGHT CXR is an AI-powered solution that helps radiologists detect abnormalities in chest X-ray images.

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Provide Real Value in Your Applications with Data and Analytics

The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.

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Contributed: Role of remote data monitoring in athlete evaluation

Mobi Health News

Wearable sensors provide physiological biomarkers, helping to determine reasons for an athlete's performance and the necessity of altering training to avoid injury.

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Healthcare Dealmakers—Cigna-Humana merger murmurs; PE's health tech pickups and more

Fierce Healthcare

Healthcare mergers and acquisitions are in no short supply as providers, health tech companies, retailers and other industry players look to expand their businesses and gain a competitive edge. | A $10 billion Missouri health system merger, Virgin Pulse and HealthComp's $3 billion combination and more merger and acquisition news from the month of November.

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Walgreens, RxSense partner to give consumers prescription drug discounts

Mobi Health News

Rx Savings Finder allows Walgreens' pharmacy customers to access low-cost prescriptions by comparing the price of medications on third-party discount cards.

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Hacker behind $100M in hospital losses pleads guilty

Becker's Health IT

Russian national pleads guilty to Trickbot malware conspiracy, causing millions in losses to US hospitals. Vladimir Dunaev, 40, faces up to 35 years in prison.

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Best Practices for Sharing Protected Health Information (PHI)

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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In Case You Missed It: New OIG General Compliance Program Guidance

HIPAA & Health IT

On November 6, 2023, the HHS Office of Inspector General published a new compilation of compliance guidance under the title General Compliance Program Guidance (GCPG) for the healthcare compliance community and other health care stakeholders. Consistent with the OIG’s April 24, 2023 announcement of its plan to issue modernized, improved, and accessible guidance, the 91-page document is now available on the OIG’s website.

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Alcohol Tracking App Sunnyside Raises $11.5M to Support Healthier Drinking Habits

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Sunnyside , an app and program that helps people build healthier habits around drinking alcohol, today announced $11.5M in Series A funding and the hire of Steve Lloyd as Chief Product and Technology Officer. – The funding round was led by Motley Fool Ventures with major participation from Will Ventures , bringing the company’s total funding to $14.6M to date.

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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ? 

Digital Health News

This briefing spotlight's ORCHA giving top marks to Kooth's adult mental health support service, and a partnership between HC-One and Radar Healthcare.

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QuantHealth Launches Katina: AI-Powered Platform for Clinical Trial Optimization

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – QuantHealth , an AI-powered clinical trial design startup, today announced a major product upgrade to its platform with the launch of Katina, a new tool that utilizes AI to simulate clinical trials at scale, expedite, de-risk, and optimize drug development. – The launch of Katina marks a new era in clinical trial optimization, powered by AI and massive real-world patient data.

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Deliver Mission Critical Insights in Real Time with Data & Analytics

In the fast-moving manufacturing sector, delivering mission-critical data insights to empower your end users or customers can be a challenge. Traditional BI tools can be cumbersome and difficult to integrate - but it doesn't have to be this way. Logi Symphony offers a powerful and user-friendly solution, allowing you to seamlessly embed self-service analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting directly into your applications.

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‘Winning Pitchfest gave us an amazing platform to talk about our product’s impact’

Digital Health News

It has been a very good year for Limbic, winner of the scale-up category in Pitchfest 2023. CEO Ross Harper explains how their AI innovation is improving access to mental health support, and the exciting next steps for the firm.

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AI Can Improve Hypertension Treatment in Primary Care Settings, K Health Research Reveals

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Artificial Intelligence (AI)- driven Primary Care company K Health announced the publication of its peer-reviewed research in Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Digital Health, which demonstrates how K Health’s AI can provide information that allows for more personalized hypertension treatment in patient-facing settings. Hypertension: A Silent Killer According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, affects nea

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Analysts say a Cigna-Humana merger is likely to face major antitrust opposition. But here's how the payers could eke out a win

Fierce Healthcare

Analysts say a Cigna-Humana merger is likely to face major antitrust opposition.

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deepc and Qure.ai integration streamlines diagnostic workflows

Digital Health News

Qure.ai has integrated into the deepc AI platform to help streamline radiology workflows by supporting more efficient and accurate diagnostics.

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The Essential Guide to HIPAA-Compliant Messaging for Home Care Teams

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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Healthcare Bills, Affordability, and Self-Rationing Care Will Continue to Challenge U.S. Health Consumers in 2024

Health Populi

Two-thirds of U.S. consumers say they can’t afford to pay their medical bills on-time, based on the 2023 Consumer Survey from Access One, a financial services company focused on healthcare payments. The report’s title page asks the question, “What options do consumers really want for paying healthcare expenses?” The survey report responds to that question, finding out that nearly one-half of patients have taken some kind of action to reduce their medical expenses.

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Wales electronic prescription service enters live testing phase

Digital Health News

A new electronic prescription service in Wales has entered the live testing phase after working with a number of NHS partners.

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Thanksgiving ransomware attack impacted 30 hospitals

Becker's Health IT

Ransomware attack on Ardent Health Services has affected 30 hospitals across 6 states, causing emergency rooms to redirect patients and lock down networks.

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RSNA23: AI-Powered Brain Scans May Aid in ADHD Diagnosis, Research Reveals

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Using artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze specialized brain MRI scans of adolescents with and without attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), researchers found significant differences in nine brain white matter tracts in individuals with ADHD. The results of the study will be presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

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Using Data & Analytics for Improving Healthcare Innovation and Outcomes

In the rapidly evolving healthcare industry, delivering data insights to end users or customers can be a significant challenge for product managers, product owners, and application team developers. The complexity of healthcare data, the need for real-time analytics, and the demand for user-friendly interfaces can often seem overwhelming. But with Logi Symphony, these challenges become opportunities.