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Rise of Cardiology Deserts: Nearly Half of U.S. Counties Lack Cardiologists
– Heart disease remains a leading cause of death in the United States, claiming over 700,000 lives in 2022 alone. While cardiologists play a crucial role in diagnosing and treating cardiovascular conditions, a new study reveals a shocking disparity in access to these specialists across the country. – A collaborative...
90% of Healthcare Insurers Struggle to Get Insights from Data – Is AI the Answer?
– A new study by ActiveOps, a leader in AI-powered decision intelligence, paints a concerning picture of the US healthcare insurance industry drowning in data yet thirsty for insights. The crux of the problem? Critical decision-making is hampered by a severe lack of data accessibility, context, and trust. – The...
Aligning Primary Care with Behavioral Health is Critical to Patient Outcomes
There is increasing recognition across the healthcare continuum of the link between patient behavioral health and clinical outcomes. Unfortunately, alignment between primary care physicians and services for mental health issues, substance use, and other social determinants of health (SDoH) too often range from poor to nonexistent. “Behavioral health factors have...
Missouri DHSS to Leverage HIMSS Digital Health Indicator for Transformation
– The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is taking a leap forward in digital health transformation by partnering with Guidehouse and the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) to assess the current state of its public health data infrastructure. – This strategic initiative, funded by the...
New AMGA Survey Reveals Compensation Increases Across All Specialty Groupings, Physician Compensation Up in 2023, But Primary Care Lags Behind
– A new report by AMGA Consulting reveals significant growth in physician compensation and productivity across most specialties in 2023. The findings are based on data from nearly 190,000 providers in 459 medical groups, making it a comprehensive analysis of physician pay trends in the US. – The AMGA survey...
The Consumer Voice in Weight Care: Rock Health Survey Series Reveals Preferences and Challenges
– The obesity epidemic continues to be a major public health concern, with projections suggesting half of all Americans will struggle with weight issues by 2025. While discussions about weight management solutions often focus on healthcare providers and pharmaceutical companies, a new survey series sheds light on the experiences and preferences of consumers directly engaged in weight care.
Guidehealth, Story Health Partner to Deliver Value-Based Cardiology Care
– Guidehealth, an AI-powered healthcare services company, and Story Health, a digital health leader in specialty care delivery, have joined forces to offer a comprehensive cardiology care program for health systems and clinically integrated networks (CINs). – By leveraging their combined expertise, Guidehealth and Story Health aim to revolutionize cardiology...
WannaCry Wasn’t Enough: Why Healthcare Still Struggles with Cybersecurity Communication
According to the HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR), cyber incidents in health care are on the rise. From 2018-2022, there has been a 93% increase in large breaches reported to OCR (369 to 712), with a 278% increase in large breaches involving ransomware. Ascension, a healthcare provider with 140...
Edward Lifesciences Acquires ARC Spinout Innovalve Bio Medical
– Sheba Medical Center, Israel’s leading medical institution, is celebrating a major success story with the acquisition of Innovalve Bio Medical by Edwards Lifesciences. – This acquisition marks another successful exit for a company cultivated within ARC Innovation, Sheba’s dedicated program for fostering healthcare innovation. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed.
CMS Proposed Rule for CY 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
– The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a proposed rule outlining changes to Medicare payments under the Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) for services furnished and other Medicare Part B issues on or after January 1, 2025. – The calendar year (CY) 2025 PFS proposed rule is one...
CRISP Awarded $255M Grant to Accelerate Public Health Data Modernization
– CRISP Shared Services (CSS), a leading non-profit focused on public health data exchange technology, has been selected as an Implementation Center awardee under the newly launched $255M National Implementation Center Program. – The program, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) through the Public Health Infrastructure...
Philips IntelliSite Pathology Solution Receives 510(k) Clearance
– Philips IntelliSite Pathology 5.1 has received 510(k) clearance from the FDA, solidifying its position as the most widely deployed digital pathology solution for primary diagnosis globally. – With over 300 pathology labs already implementing Philips’ solution, and over 20 labs achieving complete digital workflows, the success of this technology...
mpathic Receives SBIR Award to Address Racial Bias in Healthcare AI
– mpathic, the leader in AI-powered actionable conversation analytics specializing in healthcare, life sciences, and client services was recently awarded an NIH SBIR grant to address racial bias in mental healthcare AI. – The prestigious grant will support the development of a groundbreaking project titled “Empathy for Everyone: Generative AI...
Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities in Implantable Medical Devices
While digitalization saves lives, it may also threaten them. The uptick in data breaches and cyberattacks targeting the healthcare industry correlates to the number of internet-connected and insecure technology facilities are adopting. Implantable medical devices are one of the latest victims of this trend — and their vulnerabilities could be deadly.
PE Firm Acquires Healthcare MSP Provider Medicus IT
– FFL Partners (“FFL”), a private equity firm focused on growth investments in Healthcare and Tech-Enabled Services businesses has acquired a majority stake in Medicus IT, a leading provider of managed IT and cybersecurity services for the healthcare industry. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. –...
New Tool Shows Promise in Identifying Patients Who Need Post-Stroke Spasticity Care
– Early detection and treatment of post-stroke spasticity (PSS) are essential for improving a patient’s ability to function and overall quality of life after a stroke. – To address this need, AbbVie researchers developed the PSS Referral Tool to help clinicians involved in stroke rehabilitation identify and refer patients with PSS more quickly. A recent study investigated the reliability of this tool in a clinical setting.
Hands-Free Texting for Paralysis Patients: Synchron Integrates Generative AI into BCI
– Synchron, a leading innovator in brain-computer interface (BCI) technology, has announced a groundbreaking integration of generative AI into its BCI platform. – The integration, powered by OpenAI, empowers individuals with severe paralysis to interact with the digital world through thought-controlled texting, offering a new level of communication and independence.
Bluesight Diversion Trends Report Reveals $38M Lost to Drug Waste
– 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 progress in healthcare’s fight against controlled substance diversion. However, the data also highlights areas for continued improvement, particularly...
Regard Secures $61M for AI-Powered Clinical Insights Platform
– Regard, an AI-powered clinical insights platform raises $61M in Series B funding led by Oak HC/FT with participation from prominent healthcare and technology investors. – The investment will fuel the company’s mission to unlock the full potential of patient data for improved clinical care. Untapped Potential in Healthcare...
Carle Health Deploys Nabla’s Ambient AI Assistant to Reduce Clinician Documentation Burden
– Nabla, the leading ambient AI assistant for clinicians, today announced its newest partnership with Carle Health, a health system headquartered in Illinois with locations in Indiana, Washington, and North Carolina. – After a successful four-week pilot program with participants across family, pediatrics, cardiology, and other practice areas, Nabla’s ambient...
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