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 Blue Shield of California Launches New Way for Members to Interact with Health Info – MedCity News
MedCity News - (Friday June 28, 2024) Blue Shield of California introduced the new Member Health Record on Wednesday. It will make it easier for members to access their health information within the insurer’s app and website. The Member Health Record will…  What Do Experts Make of Risant Health’s Newest Acquisition? – MedCity News
MedCity News - (Friday June 28, 2024) Is Risant Health the rising star of scalable, profitable value-based care models for health systems? It’s a little early to break out the champagne and toast to the company’s success, but it might soon be… |
 Preventing Algorithms from Running Amok – Mayo Clinic Platform
Digital Health Frontier - (Friday June 28, 2024) Many algorithms only reinforce a person’s narrow point of view, or encourage existing prejudices. There are better alternatives. By John Halamka, M.D., President, Mayo Clinic Platform and Paul Cerrato, MA, senior research analyst and communications…  Sidecar Health scores $165M for employer health insurance plans
MobiHealthNews - (Friday June 28, 2024) Sidecar Health, an insurance startup focused on price transparency and direct payments for care, announced it secured $165 million in Series D financing.Koch Disruptive Technologies led the round, with participation from Cathay Innovation, GreatPoint… |
 News 6/28/24 – HIStalk
HIStalk - (Friday June 28, 2024) Top News Walgreens Boots Alliance reports Q3 results: revenue up 2.6%, adjusted EPS $0.63 versus $1.00, beating revenue expectations but falling short on earnings. The company also lowered FY 2024 EPS guidance, citing inconsistent consumer…  Deep learning to quantify care manipulation activities in neonatal intensive care units
npj Digital Medicine - (Thursday June 27, 2024) Early-life exposure to stress results in significantly increased risk of neurodevelopmental impairments with potential long-term effects into childhood and even adulthood. As a crucial step towards monitoring neonatal stress in neonatal intensive care units… |
 Microsoft Announces Security Support for Rural Healthcare Organizations
HealthTech Magazine - (Thursday June 27, 2024) To help rural healthcare systems better protect themselves from malicious actors in an age of AI-powered threats, Microsoft, the White House, the American Hospital Association and the National Rural Health Association are teaming up…  EPtalk by Dr. Jayne 6/27/24 – HIStalk
HIStalk - (Thursday June 27, 2024) From Jaded CMIO: “Re your recent comments about the Medication Access and Training Expansion Act (MATE) and its 8-hour DEA education requirement being a time waster. I’m in the same boat – I don’t… |
 What does “validation” look like?
HIMSS - (Thursday June 27, 2024)  Validation is how you align your team. 🫱🏽🫲🏻Rohini Prasad caught up with CIO Arvind Sivaramakrishnan in APAC about onsite validations for Stage 6 and 7 systems—and how they get teams motivated.We're having more conversations…  Long-Term Efficacy of a Mobile Mental Wellness Program: Prospective Single-Arm Study
JMIR mHealth and uHealth - (Thursday June 27, 2024) Background: Rising rates of psychological distress (symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress) among adults in the United States necessitate effective mental wellness interventions. Despite the prevalence of smartphone app–based programs, research on their efficacy… |