County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) has launched a successful bladder and bowel digital self-referral tool that is transforming triage and patient experience.The technology, provided by NHS-owned digital health company Health Call,…
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What You Should Know:Biomarker testing is a necessary tool in the advancing world of precision cancer treatment. According to a new survey released by CancerCare, a leading national cancer support organization, biomarker testing helped doctors tailor…
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What You Should Know:Operational and financial pressures drove mergers and acquisitions in the healthcare sector in Q1 2023, according to a new report from Kaufman Hall. In total, there were 15 announced transactions in Q1 resulting…
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Brendan Murphy set to retireBrendan Murphy, secretary of the Australian Department of Health and Aged Care, has announced his retirement effective 6 July.
Since 2020, he has been the department’s secretary, after becoming the chief…
Leslie Pagel, Chief Evangelist at Authenticx Voice is a powerful tool. The average person speaks about 7,000 words daily (although anyone who’s spent time around young children knows that estimate is probably low). Yet…
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Merger and acquisition activity among hospitals and health systems picked up last year after 2021’s recent historic low. This activity remained strong during the first quarter of 2023, according to a report released Thursday…
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The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association announced a new partnership Monday with Cyversity, a nonprofit that works to create a diverse and inclusive workforce in the cybersecurity field.
New York City-based Cyversity’s mission is to…
As healthcare providers turn to telehealth to create hybrid care models beyond the walls of the hospital, mobile devices including laptops and Chromebooks are proving essential for clinicians and patients. Laptops can play a…
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Artificial intelligence, health equity and clinician efficiencies are a major focus for health IT teams today. Prepare for the future of health information and technology at the HIMSS23 Global Health Conference & Exhibition. Follow…
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Companion care company Papa is now offering its Social Care Navigation service to all its health plan customers after a limited rollout last year, the company announced Monday.
Miami-based Papa works with payers and employers…
