Walmart Health shuts down
Healthcare Dive
APRIL 30, 2024
The unexpected closure of Walmart’s 51 health centers and virtual care business highlights the difficulty of providing healthcare at this moment in time.
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Nurses have a deep distrust of AI – but transparency and training could help
Healthcare It News
APRIL 30, 2024
While some nurses recognize the potential of artificial intelligence to minimize documentation burden and improve patient monitoring – and see a future with broader AI-enabled nursing – others are concerned about AI replacing empathetic human assessment of patients, cutting nursing jobs, risking protected patient data to compromise and more.
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Telemedicine, enabled with responsible AI, can improve the patient experience
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
MAY 1, 2024
In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, the integration of virtual care has become pivotal in reshaping patient experiences. Amanda Bury, chief commercial officer at Infermedica, a digital health company specializing in AI-powered systems for symptom analysis and patient triage, knows telehealth's potential to enhance and optimize patient experiences and outcomes while emphasizing convenience, affordability and empowerment – tying in responsible AI innovation and strategies for e
Walmart shuttering all 51 health centers, citing lack of profitability
Fierce Healthcare
APRIL 30, 2024
This is a developing story and will be updated with more information. | Walmart is shuttering all 51 health centers along with its virtual care services, the retail giant announced Tuesday morning.
Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape
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.
CVS slashes 2024 outlook — again — as Medicare seniors drive spending
Healthcare Dive
MAY 1, 2024
Runaway inpatient spending in particular caused CVS’ insurance costs to snowball after returning “to patterns we have not seen since the start of the pandemic,” its CFO said.
UHG says it's rebuilding Change Healthcare with cloud-based security
Healthcare It News
MAY 2, 2024
UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty testified on May 1 before both the House and Senate about the seismic February 21 cyberattack of UHG subsidiary Change Healthcare, which was infiltrated by the ALPHV ransomware gang. He acknowledged that the absence of multi-factor authentication on a legacy server provided the cybercriminals with their successful attack vector.
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Hospitals no longer required to report COVID-19 data to CDC
Fierce Healthcare
APRIL 30, 2024
Hospitals are off the hook for data reporting requirements that have been in place since the early COVID-19 pandemic. | Hospitals were required to share COVID-19 admissions, ICU capacity and other related data on a daily basis during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, then the reporting frequency shifted. The CDC said it still encourages hospitals to report their data on a "voluntary" basis and will soon begin displaying those data online.
Cigna writes down VillageMD investment amid shrinking value
Healthcare Dive
MAY 2, 2024
Walgreens’ decision to slash VillageMD’s clinical footprint has reverberated to the financial accounts of the primary care chain’s minority owner — Cigna.
Vendor Notebook: Salesforce extends AI to public health services, DrFirst acquires Myndshft
Healthcare It News
APRIL 29, 2024
Improvements in public health case administration, faster prior authorizations for specialty medications and rideshare delivery of lab kits for wellness are just a few interesting goals making vendor news in April. Salesforce for public health and other government agencies could integrate natural language processing to ease administrative burdens and generate richer case files.
Digital from the start: New medical campus to rise in Singapore's east
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
APRIL 28, 2024
The Singaporean Ministry of Health has officially broken ground on a new medical campus in eastern Singapore. To be located next to the downtown line of the Bedok North MRT station, the Eastern General Hospital (EGH) Campus comprises the Eastern General Hospital and Eastern Community Hospital. It will provide a range of emergency, inpatient, and outpatient care services, as well as continuing and rehabilitative care services.
The Evolution of Communication in Healthcare Settings
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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.
The Health Foundation: technologies clinicians say can save the NHS time
Digital Health News
APRIL 29, 2024
Research from The Health Foundation has explored the technologies saving clinicians time right now, and those that have potential for the future.
Congress grills UnitedHealth CEO over Change cyberattack
Healthcare Dive
MAY 2, 2024
Legislators slammed Andrew Witty over the company’s lack of cybersecurity practices and the impact of the breach, which may have compromised the data of a third of Americans.
Ransomware was used in 72% of network intrusions last year, says BakerHostetler
Healthcare It News
MAY 1, 2024
In addition to analyzing client ransomware incidents and other cyberattacks, the privacy and data security specialists at BakerHostetler compared incident response statistics across industries and looked at data breach regulatory response and lawsuits. Of all incidents Baker Hostetler analyzed, healthcare, biotech and pharma took the lion's share at 28%.
Walmart announces closing of clinics and virtual care
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
MAY 1, 2024
Walmart is closing Walmart Health and Walmart Health Virtual Care, saying the business model was not profitable nor sustainable. The Walmart Health centers opened in 2019. "Through our experience managing Walmart Health centers and Walmart Health Virtual Care, we determined there is not a sustainable business model for us to continue," the company said by statement.
3 Reasons to Retire Pagers from Healthcare Settings
Advertiser: Celo
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.
The race for healthcare AI models heats up as Google boasts Med-Gemini surpasses GPT-4
Fierce Healthcare
MAY 2, 2024
Google and DeepMind released an open access paper on their newest artificial intelligence tools intended for use in hea | Results released by Google on Med-Gemini's performance show that it outperforms existing AI/ML including GPT-4 on over a dozen industry benchmarks.
Ransomware attacks on healthcare impact nearly five times more sensitive data: report
Healthcare Dive
APRIL 30, 2024
Twenty percent of a typical healthcare organization’s sensitive data holdings are affected in a ransomware encryption event, compared with just 6% for an average organization.
HIMSSCast: The need for home care continues
Healthcare It News
APRIL 29, 2024
A nurse by training, Tim Ashe, chief clinical officer at Wellsky, knows the challenges that burnout, staffing shortages and bed capacity have on clinicians and the health system.
Exclusive: Thyme Care launches virtual palliative care program, appoints medical director
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
MAY 2, 2024
Dr. Julia Frydman will be the oncology-focused company's first medical director for palliative care. She will oversee its new Enhanced Supportive Care program.
15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence
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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?
Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent deploys remote monitoring from Docobo
Digital Health News
APRIL 29, 2024
The shared care record for Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICS has rolled out Docobo remote monitoring technology, supporting out-of-hospital care.
Hospitals’ COVID reporting burden to lighten as pandemic-era policies expire
Healthcare Dive
APRIL 30, 2024
On Wednesday, hospitals will no longer be required to report COVID-19 admissions, capacity or occupancy data to the federal government.
HIMSS Changemaker champions Filipino-American health literacy
Healthcare It News
APRIL 30, 2024
Ellen Arigorat, nursing informatics program director at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, supports digital technology adoption in clinical workflows, with a focus on health equity.
'Too big to fail': Consolidation concerns loom over hearing on Change Healthcare cyberattack
Fierce Healthcare
MAY 1, 2024
The scale of UnitedHealth Group's sprawling empire was under the microscope on Wednesday as CEO Andrew Witty testified before a key Senate panel about the cyberattack on Change Healthcare that's ha | The scale of UnitedHealth Group's sprawling empire was under the microscope on Wednesday as CEO Andrew Witty testified before a key Senate panel about the cyberattack on Change Healthcare that's had ripple effects across healthcare.
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
FTC Strengthens Health Data Breach Notification Rule to Protect Consumers
HIT Consultant
APRIL 29, 2024
What You Should Know: – The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized significant changes to the Health Breach Notification Rule (HBNR) , aiming to improve consumer protection in the digital age. – These updates clarify the rule’s application to modern technologies like health apps and expand the information healthcare providers must disclose in the event of a data breach.
FDA finalizes lab developed test rule despite industry opposition
Healthcare Dive
APRIL 29, 2024
Risks associated with the tests have increased, requiring greater oversight to protect patients, the agency contends.
Want to reduce readmissions? Personalize digital discharge guides
Healthcare It News
APRIL 30, 2024
At NYU Langone Health, physicians record videos with post-hospital care plans for patients to help improve treatment compliance. Dr. Jonah Feldman, the health system's medical director for clinical transformation and informatics, explains.
CVS scoops up tech-enabled Medicare Advantage broker Hella Health
Fierce Healthcare
APRIL 30, 2024
CVS has quietly acquired Hella Health, a startup Medicare Advantage broker based in New York City, according to a post on LinkedIn. | CVS has quietly acquired Hella Health, a startup Medicare Advantage broker based in New York City, according to a post on LinkedIn.
The Role of Technology in Remote Patient Monitoring
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Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is transforming healthcare by enabling providers to track patient health outside traditional clinical settings. This blog explores the role of technology in RPM, including wearable devices, mobile apps, and connected medical tools that collect and share real-time data. Discover how RPM expands care access, improves outcomes, enhances patient engagement, and reduces costs by shifting from reactive to proactive care.
Exclusive: Thyme Care launches virtual palliative care program, appoints medical director
Mobi Health News
MAY 2, 2024
Dr. Julia Frydman will be the oncology-focused company's first medical director for palliative care. She will oversee its new Enhanced Supportive Care program.
Amwell expects revenue impact from Defense contract in Q4
Healthcare Dive
MAY 2, 2024
The telehealth vendor has struggled with a declining stock price and mounting losses.
Why hospitals are tight-lipped about cyberattacks
Becker's Health IT
MAY 3, 2024
Hospitals are often concerned about sharing information about cyberattacks, even with one another, because of liability concerns, a health system CIO testified before Congress recently.
Lean Digital: How AI Drives Treatment Recommendations for Weight Loss
Healthcare IT Today
APRIL 30, 2024
The first article in this series laid out what we know about body weight and obesity today. The rest of the Lean Digital series will look at some contributions that digital technologies are making toward solutions. The best contribution that information can make to weight management is to find more effective, personalized treatments: to match the right person to the right treatment, whether it be surgery, drugs, diet, exercise, or some combination.
Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide
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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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