By Mark Melchionna
August 03, 2023 – A new study found that although the use of the Deterioration Index (DTI) within the hospital setting provided modest results, it inconsistently s handled various demographic groups. Researchers concluded…
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Phreesia, a leader in patient intake, outreach, and activation, is pleased to announce it has acquired Comsort, Inc. d/b/a MediFind (MediFind), a health technology company that uses advanced analytics to help patients—especially those with…
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HIMSS finally sent out a communication about changes to its conference offering. The email was sent by President Hal Wolf and described the change as “a landmark partnership with Informa Markets to propel the…
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Ana Prado, the CMIO of one of the most digitally mature hospitals in Europe has been confirmed as the first international keynote for Rewired 2024.She is CCIO of the Lusiadas Saude Health group and…
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Duke Health and Microsoft have formed a five-year partnership to utilize generative AI and cloud technology in healthcare, aiming to advance health equity and patient care responsibly. The collaboration will include the establishment of…
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CMS has finalized the long-term care hospital prospective payment system for FY 2024, increasing overall payments by 0.2% ($6 million) compared to FY 2023. The update includes a $4 million reduction in standard LTCH…
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Wolters Kluwer and Unbound Medicine have launched a mobile drug guide app, offering a digital version of the Lippincott Nursing Drug Handbook for nurses. The app includes FDA updates and information on 3,800 drugs,…
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Scientists at Queen Mary University of London have developed an artificial muscle that can change from soft to hard in response to a voltage change. The technology aims to mimic human muscles in both…
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Researchers at Northwestern University have developed a cardiac monitoring device that is intended for use in patients who have suffered a cardiac event. The soft and flexible patch can be affixed to the outside…
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Researchers at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation in California have developed an implantable sponge that can monitor for signs of a hemorrhage, and then help to control bleeding once it has occurred. The…
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