Several health system executives and healthcare entrepreneurs have been confirmed to speak at the MedCity INVEST Digital Health conference scheduled for September 18 at Pegasus Park in Dallas. The conference will spotlight critical issues…
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As has been the case for, well, years, the past few weeks have seen a steady stream of news about data breaches, ransomware attacks and cybersecurity incidents involving healthcare stakeholders, from hospitals to patient…
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The number of hospital M&A transactions dropped to 11 in the second quarter of 2024, down from the 20 transactions announced in the first quarter of this year. But that doesn’t mean that the…
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In the face of formidable healthcare challenges, such as staffing shortages and rising costs, technology has emerged as a crucial ally in enhancing patient care. UCHealth, Colorado’s largest health system, has pioneered the integration…
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What You Should Know:
– Bluesight, a provider of medication intelligence solutions, released its 2024 Diversion Trends Report, offering valuable insights for healthcare providers to improve controlled substance monitoring and patient safety.
– The report demonstrates…
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In a trend that shows no sign of slowing, hospitals and health systems are affiliating, acquiring and merging more than ever before. With those sprawling new entities come lots of challenges combining and streamlining…
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A study of a digital service for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) at Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) resulted in a 50% reduction in emergency room attendances and admissions for patients.
COPD is…
What You Should Know:
– Carilion Clinic, a Roanoke-based non-profit health system that owns and operates several hospitals in western Virginia — announced it has selected end-to-end revenue cycle management (RCM) provider Ensemble Health Partners…
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The established environmentalism mantra of “reduce, re-use, recycle” opened the door for medical device manufacturers to roll out recycling programs under the guise of sustainability efforts. But, in practice, these programs aren’t benefiting anyone…
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This week, HarmonyCares raked in $200 million dollars to scale its in-home primary care delivery model for high-risk senior patients. The funding round was led by General Catalyst, McKesson Ventures and an unnamed large…
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