EPtalk by Dr. Jayne 11/9/23 – HIStalk
Several readers messaged me trying to get my thoughts on exactly which companies I think might be “in bad shape” following my recent discussion of the Olive shutdown.
The short answer is that a…
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American Telemedicine Association Leaps Into Privacy and AI Policies | Healthcare IT Today
The computerization of daily life has evolved from a set of technical decisions to a matter of urgent public policy over the past few decades. The American Telemedicine Association (ATA) recently released two sets…
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RPM Improves Hypertension Outcomes but Drives Up Costs
By Anuja Vaidya
November 09, 2023 – While remote patient monitoring (RPM) helped improve outcomes for Medicare patients with hypertension, it increased outpatient visits and net healthcare spending, according to a new study.
Published in the Annals…
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Perficient Reaches Definitive Agreement to Acquire SMEDIX, INC. | Healthcare IT Today
Strengthens Healthcare Industry Software Development Capabilities and Adds Global Delivery Capacity in Eastern Europe
Perficient, Inc., the leading digital consultancy transforming the world’s largest enterprises and biggest brands, announced today it has entered into a purchase…
Keynote announced: Paul Farmer, CEO Age UK
Join us for this Integrated Care keynote session on digital inclusion with Paul Farmer, chief executive of Age UK, exploring how older members of society are coping with the digital health revolution and how…
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St. Joseph Hospital’s 420% Aid Increase | Tech-Driven Revolution
St. Joseph Hospital achieved a 420% boost in patient philanthropic aid by leveraging technology to bridge the gap between available aid programs and patient access. Atlas Health’s comprehensive database, compassionate patient advocates, and workflow…
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Softek Illuminate’s Discovery360 Revolutionizes Healthcare AIF Management
Softek Illuminate introduces Discovery360, an innovative solution that streamlines actionable incidental findings (AIF) management, shifting responsibility from radiology to the entire healthcare ecosystem. Ensuring all AIFs are acted upon, enhances radiologist productivity, eliminates follow-up…
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Soundwave Hearing Receives FDA Clearance for AI-Powered OTC Hearing Aids
Soundwave Hearing has gained FDA clearance for its Sontro Self-Fitting Over-the-Counter (OTC) Hearing Aids. These advanced hearing aids, combined with the otoTune app, harness AI and personalization to address mild to moderate hearing impairments…
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Healthcare AI News 11/8/23 – HIStalk
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OpenAI announces significant new ChatGPT features at its first developer conference, most significantly the ability for users to create a tailored version of ChatGPT – called, somewhat confusingly, a GPT – to perform specific…
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Need Outpaces Maternal Mental Healthcare Access in 150 Counties
By Sara Heath
November 08, 2023 – Seven in 10 counties in the United States have insufficient maternal mental healthcare access, a problem that exacerbates maternal health outcomes, according to a new assessment from the Policy…
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