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APRIL 23, 2024

Many of the virtual care and digital health systems in development, as well as those pursued over the past several years, are geared toward addressing three macro challenges healthcare currently faces: workforce shortages and burnout; hospitality capacity and throughput; and care fragmentation or patient access. Enterprise Taxonomy:

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Advanced Data Systems

APRIL 22, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, the integration of technology has become indispensable. From Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) to Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications, healthcare providers are constantly challenged to adapt to new regulatory requirements and technological advancements.

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APRIL 22, 2024

Only 40 percent of hospitals electronically integrated data from other hospitals outside of their system and a meager 30 percent of skilled nursing facilities exchanged data outside of their walls, according to the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology. Hospitals and healthcare systems can do better.

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APRIL 26, 2024

This aligns with a growing trend: analysts predict that by 2028, 85% of all healthcare procedures will occur in outpatient settings. These rooms integrate cutting-edge robotics, imaging, and endoscopy tools, enabling surgeons to perform complex procedures efficiently.

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Home Health Care

APRIL 26, 2024

This article is a part of your HHCN+ Membership ShiftMed — a staffing platform — has acquired CareerStaff Unlimited from Genesis HealthCare, a long-term care services provider. Viemed makes majority interest acquisition of HomeMed Viemed Healthcare Inc.

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APRIL 22, 2024

Cambron Carter, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer at Pearl The synergy of artificial intelligence (AI) and medical imaging has opened new horizons for healthcare. In healthcare, the stakes are high–higher, arguably, than in any other areas of AI deployment.

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APRIL 23, 2024

Driving Healthcare Innovation: Integrating Remote Patient Monitoring and Device Technology An aging population and cost pressures are driving digitalization in healthcare. Remote patient monitoring is increasingly used for chronic diseases, which constitute 86% of healthcare costs in the US and globally.

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APRIL 25, 2024

What You Should Know: – Owlet , a provider of smart infant monitoring technology, announced a strategic partnership with Wheel , a prominent virtual healthcare provider. This collaboration fosters closer collaboration between parents and healthcare providers, ensuring optimal newborn care.

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APRIL 22, 2024

What You Should Know: – ShiftMed , a leader in on-demand healthcare workforce technology acquires CareerStaff Unlimited from Genesis HealthCare, a national post-acute care provider. “The integration of CareerStaff with ShiftMed allows us to fulfill 100% of our clients’ On Demand needs through one workforce platform.

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APRIL 26, 2024

Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy: A Holistic Approach Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy aims to break down barriers within the healthcare system. Integrated Care for Patients Who Need It Most Effective August 1st, 2024, AllianceRx Walgreens Pharmacy will transition to Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy.

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APRIL 22, 2024

Advancing Value-Based Care: Lumeris’ Decade of Excellence and Future Commitments For over a decade, Lumeris has been at the forefront of delivering exceptional value-based care outcomes for healthcare providers and their patients.

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APRIL 24, 2024

Moreover, when coupled with medication management interventions, FeelBetter exhibited potential in reducing healthcare expenses and improving patient outcomes. As part of the pilot program, FeelBetter will integrate its platform with Epic’s EHR system, streamlining workflows and enabling automated processes.

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APRIL 25, 2024

Nurx, a leader in women’s healthcare, and Cove, the largest virtual clinic specializing in migraines, currently offer medication management for mental health conditions like anxiety and depression. This integration allows Talkspace to offer a more holistic approach to patient well-being.

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APRIL 24, 2024

He recently steered Coronis Health through a successful acquisition by Veritas Capital, showcasing his ability to direct healthcare organizations through pivotal growth phases and transactions.

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Health Populi

APRIL 23, 2024

That’s the current read from McKinsey & Company’s team noting that Consumers rule: Driving healthcare growth with a consumer-led strategy.

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APRIL 25, 2024

This is the first-ever documented program amongst an entire population of Medicaid and Marketplace members to demonstrate that food is medicine lowers healthcare costs by helping to improve food access and affordability, overall nutrition, and related health outcomes.

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APRIL 23, 2024

However, these traditional methods face several challenges: Labor Shortages: The healthcare industry faces a growing shortage of qualified personnel, putting a strain on lab capacity. Quality Control Issues: Manual processes are inherently prone to human error, potentially impacting the accuracy of diagnoses.

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Vie Healthcare

APRIL 24, 2024

Episode Introduction Cole explains why transfer of knowledge is a key goal of the Journal, why healthcare strategy can be described as moving from checkers to chess and emphasizes the importance of thinking before you speak. He also explains the importance of competition in healthcare and identifies humility as an essential leadership trait.

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APRIL 25, 2024

Active engagement is when members take action to engage with caregivers, seek education about their unique health needs, and know how best to navigate the healthcare system to get the care they need. 1 return on investment The bottom line It is unlikely that healthcare premiums will come down anytime soon.

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APRIL 25, 2024

What You Should Know: – WebMD Ignite, a full-service growth partner for organizations across the healthcare industry, today announced HealthHub Interactive for health plans, a suite of new technology-driven solutions specifically designed to power health plan clinical programs.

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