Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 18, 2025

Health systems are under increasing pressure to retain their patients – who have a variety of care options to choose from, both in-person and virtual. At the same time, inpatient capacity is limited and hospital care teams face a lot of strain. By using cardiac data gathered through remote devices, ambulatory care is helping these facilities preserve and care for patients within the health system, but not always in the hospital.

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Healthcare Dive

MARCH 18, 2025

Telehealth groups celebrated the extension, but added the short-term reprieve means continued uncertainty for providers.

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Mobi Health News

MARCH 18, 2025

Brain.space , the maker of an EEG helmet, announced an $11 million Series A Funding round led by Toyota Ventures, with participation by Mangrove Capital Partners and The Group Ventures. The company also received a $3.5 million non-dilutive grant from the Israel Innovation Authority. WHAT IT DOES Brain.space's EEG database allows brain activity to be more easily shared with researchers, physicians and pharma companies to study brain abnormalities and diseases.

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Healthcare Dive

MARCH 18, 2025

Terre Haute Regional may be forced to close if it’s not acquired by Union Health, the hospitals argue in their latest request for a certificate that allows mergers to sidestep antitrust review. The FTC does not agree.

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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!

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MARCH 18, 2025

On March 15, 2025, the President signed a full-year continuing resolution (CR) that continues funding the federal government through the rest of the fiscal year. It maintains U.S. global health funding at the prior year (FY 2024) level ($10.8 billion).

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 18, 2025

Keragon , an AI-powered HIPAA-compliant automation platform for healthcare, has raised $7.5 million in an oversubscribed seed funding round. The round was led by Upfront Ventures, with early investors – Afore Capital, Focal, and 25m Health, doubling down on their initial investments. This capital raise comes on the heels of a $3 million pre-seed round and an official platform launch just six months ago, bringing the total raised amount to $10.5 million.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 18, 2025

Integrating new systems and applications into your organization’s IT infrastructure can sometimes feel like you’re setting up a Rube Goldberg machine. Everything needs to be pre-planned and meticulously set up in order to achieve the result you are after. One small misstep and suddenly you can be facing a chain reaction of your other systems being set off or it could cause something to bump out of alignment and cause a complete shutdown.

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Digital Health News

MARCH 18, 2025

Today's news briefing covers a VR pilot study at East Kent Hospitals and the factors most likely to prompt negative reviews by UK patients.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 18, 2025

Have we been touting the wrong benefits of interoperability all this time? Instead of just focusing on the benefits for patients, maybe we need to put more attention on the benefits to providers. Perhaps by reframing the benefits we can accelerate interoperability. Reframing Interoperability Benefits Interoperability has long been known as a way to improve patient care.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 18, 2025

What You Should Know: – At GTC 2025 , GE HealthCare and NVIDIA announced an expanded collaboration aimed at revolutionizing diagnostic imaging through autonomous technologies, beginning with X-ray and ultrasound. – The collaboration builds on a long-standing relationship between GE HealthCare and NVIDIA. A prime example of their synergy is the development of SonoSAMTrack, GE HealthCares pioneering research foundation model.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 18, 2025

Virtual care isn’t just for telehealth visits anymoreits becoming a critical part of inpatient care. Caregility is embedding virtual support directly into hospital rooms, helping to improve patient monitoring and give overworked nurses some much-needed relief. Healthcare IT Today had the opportunity to sit down with two senior leaders from Caregility to find out more.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 18, 2025

What You Should Know: – Sequel Med Tech, LLC , a company focused on developing cutting-edge insulin delivery technologies, has announced that its innovative twiist Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) System, powered by Tidepool, will be the first to integrate Abbotts FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensor, a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device. – The integration marks a pivotal moment for individuals with type 1 diabetes (T1D).

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HealthIT Answers

MARCH 18, 2025

By Zac Amos - Telehealth has revolutionized health care, offering convenience and accessibility for providers and patients. However, with the shift to virtual care comes a critical responsibility ensuring the security and privacy of patient information. The post Ensuring HIPAA Compliance in Telehealth Sessions appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 18, 2025

What You Should Know: – Quest Diagnostics , a provider of diagnostic information services announced a strategic collaboration with Google Cloud to enhance its data management, improve data analytics, and personalize customer experiences. – The partnership will leverage Google Cloud’s advanced data analytics and generative AI (gen AI) technologies to transform various aspects of Quest’s operations.

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Medisys Compliance

MARCH 18, 2025

Behavioral and mental health practices face unique billing challenges that are very different from other medical specialties. Complex documentation requirements, evolving payer guidelines, and the nuances of time-based coding can make managing the revenue cycle a daunting task for outpatient mental health providers. That’s where specialized behavioral & mental health billing services come in.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 18, 2025

What You Should Know: – Tandem Diabetes Care , a leader in insulin delivery and diabetes technology announced the U.S. commercial launch of Control-IQ+ technology. – This update provides users with greater flexibility and control over their diabetes management. The expanded parameters and enhanced features of Control-IQ+ are designed to address a broader range of individual needs, making automated insulin delivery more accessible and effective.

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American Medical Compliance

MARCH 18, 2025

The Fundamentals of Assisting with Self-Administration of Medicine Training equips healthcare providers with essential knowledge and skills to support patients in safely managing their medications. Participants will learn about different medication forms, how to assess a patients ability to self-administer, and how to develop personalized assistance plans.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 18, 2025

What You Should Know: – FarmboxRx , a pioneer in utilizing fresh produce as a covered health intervention, has unveiled Drivers Health (DH) , a comprehensive social needs solutions platform. – The platform is designed to address the multifaceted social needs of healthcare members, providing a tailored, omnichannel experience that enhances benefit engagement and overall well-being.

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HealthIT Answers

MARCH 18, 2025

Latest announcements made from companies and organizations on hiring include symplr, ReferWell, Hallmark, The Alliance for Smart Healthcare, May Health Inovalon, Point-on-Care Partners, Amwell, CereCore, and Mediquant. The post Health IT Hires, Appointments, and Whos Hiring appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 18, 2025

What You Should Know: – brain.space , the innovator behind the first-ever Brain-Data-as-a-Service Ecosystem for Generative AI Mental Modeling secures $11M in Series A funding round led by Toyota Ventures. – The round also included with strong participation from Mangrove Capital Partners , The Group Ventures and a $3.5M non-dilutive grant from the Israel Innovation Authority , will propel the company’s mission to transform how we understand and predict human behavior.

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Fierce Healthcare

MARCH 18, 2025

Canopy is launching a multi-year partnership with Texas Oncology, one of the countrys largest community-based cancer care providers. | Canopy supports care teams by leveraging remote monitoring and AI to capture the symptoms that patients may experience between visits.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 18, 2025

What You Should Know: – Evvy , a pioneering company dedicated to closing the gender health gap through vaginal microbiome biomarkers, has introduced revolutionary Fertility Insights within its flagship Vaginal Microbiome Test. – As the first and only validated, at-home, mNGS (metagenomic next-generation sequencing) vaginal microbiome test, Evvy is now expanding its capabilities to provide science-backed insights into fertility.

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Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Fierce Healthcare

MARCH 18, 2025

After previously asking the court for time to review the case, a Monday filing saw the new administration carry the baton in a fight against drugmakers' controversial push for after-the-fact rebates rather than upfront discounts.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 18, 2025

What You Should Know: – Artisight, Inc., a pioneer in AI-powered Smart Hospital Platforms, is expanding its collaborative efforts with KARL STORZ , a global leader in Operating Room (OR) integration, and NVIDIA to usher in the next generation of AI-driven solutions for smart operating rooms. – The partnership aims to enhance surgical insights, automate processes, and boost perioperative efficiency.

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Mobi Health News

MARCH 18, 2025

The partnership will allow Wisp members to access pelvic health care and Origin patients discounts on Wisp's reproductive and sexual health offerings.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 18, 2025

Jane Mentz, COO at Culina Health What You Should Know: – Culina Health , a digital platform dedicated to making clinical nutrition care accessible to all, has announced the appointment of Jane Mentz as its Chief Operating Officer. – Mentz, the first C-suite addition since Culina Health’s inception, will be instrumental in driving the company’s ambitious expansion plans.

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Healthcare communication has evolved from handwritten notes and paper charts to digital tools like EHRs, telemedicine, and AI-powered platforms. This blog explores how these advancements improve patient outcomes, streamline care delivery, and enhance provider collaboration. Learn about the role of mobile health (mHealth) apps, secure messaging, and social media in bridging communication gaps.

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Mobi Health News

MARCH 18, 2025

The platform promotes utilization across critical, non-primarily health-related need areas, including food, pest control and transportation.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 18, 2025

What You Should Know: – Adonis , a prominent revenue cycle technology partner, announced a strategic partnership with Instacart , North America’s leading grocery technology company. – The partnership addresses a crucial aspect of expanding access to healthy foods: efficient billing for nutrition support programs. Instacart Health offers various nutrition-focused initiatives to health plan members, and with this collaboration, Instacart will leverage Adonis’s advanced reve

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American Medical Compliance

MARCH 18, 2025

Business Acumen in Healthcare Training is designed to equip healthcare providers (HCPs) with essential financial literacy skills to make informed and responsible financial decisions. This course covers fundamental financial concepts, including budgeting, saving, investing, and risk management, helping participants improve financial stability and reduce financial stress.

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Fierce Healthcare

MARCH 18, 2025

2024 was the year for ambient artificial intelligence medical scribes. | It built an open-source AI-enabled clinical copilot for clinicians, called Hyperscribe, and developed it with the Canvas software development kit.

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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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