Background: Mobile health (mHealth) interventions that promote healthy behaviors or mindsets are a promising avenue to reach vulnerable or at-risk groups. In designing such mHealth interventions, authentic representation of intended participants is essential. The…
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Healthcare organizations are paying much more attention to cybersecurity in recent months, especially after Change Healthcare experienced a ransomware attack that debilitated its systems and disrupted claims payments nationwide and Ascension has been digging out from its…
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What You Should Know:
– A new study from Mount Sinai Hospital suggests artificial intelligence (AI) can significantly improve patient outcomes by predicting and preventing health decline. The research, published in Critical Care Medicine, found…
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A push to improve reimbursement for remote patient monitoring programs has stalled, and that could prompt health systems and hospitals to think twice about launching or expanding their platforms.The roadblock is coming from the…
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Roy Schoenberg, M.D., M.P.H, Executive Vice Chairman of the Board
What You Should Know:
– Amwell announced a significant leadership transition. Co-founder and visionary healthcare technology leader Roy Schoenberg, M.D., M.P.H., will transition from his role…
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What You Should Know:
A new study from Massachusetts General Hospital brings promising news for surgical patients. Researchers have found that specialized computer software can dramatically reduce medication errors in the operating room, potentially preventing…
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How Are Threat Actors Using Generative AI?“We were able to trick a generative AI model to develop highly convincing phishing emails in just five minutes,” Carruthers notes in an IBM SecurityIntelligence blog post. “It…
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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded the second option period for its electronic health record modernization contract with Oracle Health. It’s an 11-month extension, “with an emphasis on improved fiscal and performance…
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In 2023, the FDA identified 62 medical device recalls with 42 identified to date in 2024. Most recently, Tandem Diabetes Care recalled its Apple iOS app after over 200 reported injuries. While the issues…
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What You Should Know: – A significant step forward was achieved recently in the joint initiative between the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) and the Health Resources and Services…
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