Fri.Dec 01, 2023

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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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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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3 Reasons to Retire Pagers from Healthcare Settings

Let's discuss the trusty pager—an old favorite that’s losing its shine in hospitals and clinics. While once a staple in hospitals and clinics, pagers now present significant limitations that hinder rather than facilitate communication among healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals are constantly on the move, and they need communication tools that can keep up with their fast-paced lives.

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London Care Record delivered multi million pounds worth of time-savings

Digital Health News

The London Care Record has saved health and care professionals’ time up to a value of £44.4 million, according to an independent economic evaluation.

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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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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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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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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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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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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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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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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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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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From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven

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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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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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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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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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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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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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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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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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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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Real-Life Examples of HIPAA Violations and How to Avoid Them

Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer

Download our 30-minute webinar where we delve into real-life examples of HIPAA violations and preventative measures every organization should know! You will learn: The critical factors that lead to HIPAA violations and how to identify them. Three compelling real-life cases of organizations that faced severe HIPAA penalties. Proven strategies to safeguard YOUR organization against HIPAA violations.

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Intruder steals medical records from Florida health system

Becker's Health IT

Summerfield, Fla.-based Lakeview Healthcare System discovered that an unauthorized individual forcefully entered its Leesburg, Fla.-based Lakeview Specialist Facility and stole medical records containing protected health information.

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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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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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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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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.