Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 30, 2025

Most adults aged 50 to 80 in the United States are now using digital health technologies (DHTs), with patient portals leading adoption rates, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open. The analysis, based on data from over 2,100 participants and conducted by University of Michigan and Veteran Affairs Ann Arbor Healthcare System, also revealed significant disparities in usage driven by race, income, education, and geography.

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Healthcare It News

JANUARY 30, 2025

The American Medical Association estimates that the number of physicians in private practice has dropped 13% in the last decade, largely due to financial pressures and administrative burdens. 1 In the face of these economic headwinds, many doctors have decided to sell their practices. The decrease in the number of physicians in private practice is a rising concern because these systems are critical to the well-being of local communities, offering patients a greater choice in care and a setting f

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 30, 2025

With the new investments, Suki said it will scale access to more of its artificial intelligence-enabled assistant tools in Zoom's Workplace for Clinicians platform. WHY IT MATTERS The developer of the ambient artificial intelligence technology, Suki Assistant, has raised $168 million to date, according to an announcement Thursday. Zoom's funding will help the seven-year-old company better tackle documentation burnout, improve patient experiences, and expand its team.

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Healthcare Dive

JANUARY 30, 2025

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., nominee for HHS secretary, seemed unfamiliar with the massive insurance program during Thursday’s hearing, mistakenly saying Medicare Part A mainly paid for primary care or physicians.

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Speaker: Brian Richardson, Brian Richardson, Founder and CEO of Richardson Consulting Group

Let’s face it—most ethics and compliance training programs aren’t winning awards for engagement. But that doesn’t mean they can’t be effective, captivating, and maybe even enjoyable! Join learning design expert Brian Richardson for a dynamic session on how to breathe new life into your ethics and compliance training. We'll explore innovative strategies to bring traditionally dry topics to life, making them resonate with learners and drive tangible change.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 30, 2025

ECRI , a global nonprofit organization improving the quality and safety of healthcare, announced today it acquired The Just Culture Company , which specializes in transforming workforce culture in high-risk industries. The Just Culture Company assists organizations in deploying a balanced system of accountability between the organization and employee that fosters a fair, learning culture referred to as a just culture by implementing its proprietary algorithm through advisory services, educatio

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 30, 2025

The following is a guest article by Mike Garzone, Security Compliance Practice Leader at Impact Advisors , and Marc Johnson, Director, Security Compliance Practice at Impact Advisors Experiencing a disruption is no longer a matter of if in healthcare delivery it is a matter of when. Cyberattacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and many cybercriminals are specifically targeting hospitals and health systems.

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HIT Consultant

JANUARY 30, 2025

What You Should Know: – Rad AI , one of the fastest-growing healthcare AI companies and the first to develop a large language model in healthcare, today announced a $60M Series C. The oversubscribed round was led by Transformation Capital, with participation from existing Khosla Ventures, World Innovation Lab, UP2398, Kickstart Fund, OCV Partners, Cone Health and others. –This raise comes seven months after their $50M Series B.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 30, 2025

AIs incredible advances in healthcare are built on the structured data that is currently available. Yet healthcare is mostly full of unstructured data which is not as easily processed by AI. Imagine what would happen if healthcare data was readily accessible? Hyland is working towards that goal. Healthcare IT Today sat down for an exclusive interview with Jitesh Ghai, CEO of Hyland , provider of enterprise content management solutions to healthcare and other industries, to learn more about the c

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Medisys Compliance

JANUARY 30, 2025

Insurance verification plays a crucial role in radiology billing, as it directly impacts reimbursement rates, claim approvals, and patient satisfaction. Radiology services often involve high-cost procedures, making accurate insurance verification essential to reduce denials and maintain compliance with payer requirements. This guide is designed to help radiologists and their billing teams master insurance verification, tackle challenges, and streamline workflows for better outcomes.

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HIT Consultant

JANUARY 30, 2025

What You Should Know: – C the Signs , a developer of AI-powered cancer detection solutions, today announced an $8 million funding round led by Khosla Ventures. – The investment will fuel the company’s expansion from the United Kingdom, where it has already achieved significant success in early cancer detection, to the United States.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 30, 2025

At a Senate confirmation hearing, Kennedy said using AI and telemedicine in rural hospitals will be a priority if he is confirmed as the head of Health and Human Services.

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HIT Consultant

JANUARY 30, 2025

What You Should Know: – Suki , a provider of artificial intelligence (AI) technology for healthcare, announced a strategic investment from Zoom Ventures , the investment arm of Zoom Communications, Inc. – the investment builds upon Suki’s recent $70M Series D funding round and reinforces the company’s commitment to transforming healthcare through AI-powered solutions.

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HealthIT Answers

JANUARY 30, 2025

Business and financial news from Inovalon, HITRUST, Waystar, Zscaler, Clinical Architecture, Lindus Health, Percipio Health, Lightbeam Health Solutions, Booz Allen Ventures, VSee Health, Systole Health, Amplitude Vascular Systems, Insight Health AI, Eleos, Innovaccer, Nabla, Hone Health, Relias, Caregility, Brillio, and more. The post Health IT Business News, Financial Edition – January 30, 2025 appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Speaker: Amie Phillips Pablo, VP, Corporate Compliance & Privacy Officer at Novo Nordisk

In today’s complex healthcare environment, navigating third-party relationships has become even more challenging—whether it’s vendor relationships, employee activities, or patient-facing interactions. Left unmanaged, these conflicts can compromise trust, regulatory compliance, and even organizational reputation. So, how can healthcare teams stay ahead?

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HIT Consultant

JANUARY 30, 2025

What You Should Know: – KODE Health , a leading provider of on-demand medical coding solutions, today announced a $27M in Series B funding round led by Noro-Moseley Partners with participation from Mercury , FCA Venture Partners , Epsilon Innovation Fund , and 111 West Capital. – The funding will fuel the company’s mission to transform medical coding through its innovative platform that connects healthcare systems with certified coding professionals and leverages AI to optimize

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Fierce Healthcare

JANUARY 30, 2025

Pharmacy benefit management giant Express Scripts unveiled several steps it's taking to boost transparency and mitigate high costs members may face. | Pharmacy benefit management giant Express Scripts unveiled several steps it's taking to boost transparency and mitigate high costs members may face.

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HIT Consultant

JANUARY 30, 2025

What You Should Know: – Qventus , a leading provider of AI-based care automation software for health systems, today announced the launch of its Perioperative Care Coordination (PCC) solution that alleviates the administrative burden and enhances productivity for pre-admission testing staff, reduces surgery cancellations, and optimizes more patients pre- and post-surgery. –Qventus PCC solution provides multiple AI assistants that work in concert to support pre-admission testing (PAT)

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HealthIT Answers

JANUARY 30, 2025

By Matt Fisher - Prior to the changeover of the administration, the HHS Office for Civil Rights went on a bit of a HIPAA settlement bender. The fast pace of announced settlements felt a bit like a clearing of the decks. The various settlements continued recent trends around the issues being selected by OCR for settlement along with the still random amount of settlements.

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Speaker: Simran Kaur, Co-founder & CEO at Tattva.Health

AI is transforming clinical trials—accelerating drug discovery, optimizing patient recruitment, and improving data analysis. But its impact goes far beyond research. As AI-driven innovation reshapes the clinical trial process, it’s also influencing broader healthcare trends, from personalized medicine to patient outcomes. Join this new webinar featuring Simran Kaur for an insightful discussion on what all of this means for the future of healthcare!

HIT Consultant

JANUARY 30, 2025

What You Should Know: – Owkin , an AI-powered biotech company, today announced the dosing of the first patient in its Phase I clinical trial of OKN4395, a novel cancer therapy designed to restore immune function in patients with advanced solid tumors. – OKN4395 represents a novel approach to cancer treatment by targeting multiple immunosuppressive pathways simultaneously.

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Mobi Health News

JANUARY 30, 2025

The Series C raise comes less than a year after the company secured $50 million in a Series B funding round.

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HIT Consultant

JANUARY 30, 2025

What You Should Know: – Sagility , a provider of tech-enabled business operations solutions for the healthcare industry, acquires BroadPath Healthcare Solutions , a U.S.-based healthcare services company.Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed. – The strategic move expands Sagility’s service offerings, diversifies its client base, and strengthens its position in the healthcare technology market.

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Fierce Healthcare

JANUARY 30, 2025

The Cigna Group reported $1.4 billion in profit for the fourth quarter of 2024, falling short of Wall Street's expectations as it was dinged by elevated medical costs that continue to plague the industry.

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HIT Consultant

JANUARY 30, 2025

Dr. Scott Mancuso, Chief Physician Executive Officer at Vytalize Health What You Should Know: – Vytalize Health , a provider enablement platform for value-based care, announced the appointment of Dr. Scott Mancuso as its first Chief Physician Executive Officer (CPEO). – Dr. Mancuso brings a wealth of experience and expertise in risk-based primary care, palliative medicine, and chronic disease management to his new role at Vytalize Health.

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Fierce Healthcare

JANUARY 30, 2025

The agency said it is "considering opportunities to bring greater transparency" and will consider stakeholder feedback on the program. In response, Senate Democrats pushed HHS secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for reassurances that the program is safe from drugmakers' lobbying.

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Mobi Health News

JANUARY 30, 2025

The astronautics company seeks proposals to study human adaptation in space to enhance health during long missions.

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Digital Health News

JANUARY 30, 2025

The Kings Fund has called for patient engagement around digital health technologies to be more than just a tick box exercise.

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