NCQA is accepting public comments on the AI standards that it is proposing for its 2027 Health Plan Accreditation and Health Plan Ratings program. Patients, health plan stakeholders, healthcare professionals, state agencies, and…
The Privacy Gap in Wearable Technology
Senator Bill Cassidy, R-La., is leading a crucial effort to strengthen privacy protections for health information collected through wearable devices and mobile health applications. As chair of the Senate…
Background: Cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of mortality worldwide, accounting for 18 million deaths annually. Detection and prediction of cardiovascular conditions are essential for timely intervention and improved patient outcomes. Wearable devices offer…
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Misty Chalk, VP of Sales, Americas at BrightSign
Healthcare organizations spend incredible amounts of time and energy on improving patient and provider experiences. But the industry is currently under stress as it navigates financial headwinds…
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The Department of Health and Social Care has announced 45 pilot schemes across England using remote monitoring and self-reporting tools through the NHS App.
Once in full flow, remote monitoring is expected to free up…
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From Informatics MD: “Re: UnitedHealthcare. Changing its payment policy to eliminate coverage of remote patient monitoring in most emerging uses. This is likely to have an adverse effect on future development…
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Nearly all surveyed health system executives believe that digital and AI tools can help them move to more proactive care. Most see key areas as providing off-campus care, using CRM systems to schedule ongoing…
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What You Should Know:
– HoloMD, the AI-powered Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) platform for psychiatry, announced the completion of a $1.6M first close of its $3M seed round.
– The new capital will accelerate the development…
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Dan Dodson, MBA is CEO of Fortified Health Security.
Tell me about yourself and the company.
I have been in cybersecurity since about 2014, and in healthcare IT for 20 years. Fortified Health…
Background: Hypertension, one of the most common cardiovascular conditions worldwide, necessitates comprehensive management due to its association with multiple health risks. Effective control often involves lifestyle changes and continuous monitoring, yet many individuals struggle…
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