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    Amwell taps ex-Teladoc exec as CFO

    Mark Hirschhorn will join the telehealth vendor from TapestryHealth.

    By • Oct. 16, 2024
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    UnitedHealth lowers adjusted profit outlook as cyberattack costs rise

    The insurer has recorded $2.5 billion in total impacts from the attack through the nine months ended Sept. 30, according to UnitedHealth’s third-quarter earnings. 

    By • Oct. 15, 2024
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    Artificial intelligence

    Amid mounting interest and investment in the space, it's clear AI’s applications in healthcare will only continue to grow.

    By Healthcare Dive staff
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    Colorado provider Axis Health System hit by ‘cyber incident’

    The provider, which offers primary care, dental services and mental healthcare, said its primary care patient portal was offline.

    By • Oct. 14, 2024
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    Passwords in healthcare: A doctor’s perspective on why they aren’t working

    Healthcare's password woes: Security risks and productivity loss demand urgent solutions.

    By Dr. Sean Kelly, MD • Oct. 14, 2024
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    Suki raises $70M to expand healthcare AI scribe

    The Series D round will allow the startup to speed new product development, invest in commercial initiatives and add to its leadership team.

    By • Oct. 10, 2024
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    Microsoft unveils new healthcare AI tools

    The products include a service that helps healthcare organizations build their own AI agents that could be used for appointment scheduling, clinical trial matching and patient triage.

    By • Oct. 10, 2024
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    The number of AI medical devices has spiked in the past decade

    The FDA has authorized nearly 1,000 medical devices with artificial intelligence features as companies including GE Healthcare and Siemens Healthineers build out their AI efforts.

    By Elise Reuter , • Oct. 9, 2024
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    Nearly 70% of healthcare organizations hit by cyberattacks report patient care disruptions: survey

    More than half of respondents saw more procedure complications or reported poor outcomes due to care delays, while 28% said mortality rates rose.

    By • Oct. 8, 2024
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    Digital health deal count declines in Q3, but check sizes stabilize: Rock Health

    Startups notched 110 deals in the third quarter, compared with 133 in the second quarter. But average deal size held steady, suggesting investors are making “fewer, more focused bets,” according to the consultancy firm.

    By • Oct. 8, 2024
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    Sponsored by Enlitic

    Unlocking the full potential of medical imaging data to drive value

    Use Enlitic to improve medical imaging data quality and workflows to enhance operational efficiency!

    By Dave Wilson • Oct. 7, 2024
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    Lawmakers urge Biden administration to extend telehealth prescribing flexibilities for opioid use disorder

    A bipartisan group of two dozen representatives pushed officials to preserve the pandemic-era prescribing changes for buprenorphine, arguing telehealth increases access and prevents overdoses.

    By • Oct. 3, 2024
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    Teladoc COO to depart at year end

    Mike Waters’ resignation follows other leadership changes at the telehealth vendor, including the departure of Teladoc’s former CEO this spring.

    By • Oct. 3, 2024
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    Private equity firm TPG to take majority stake in Surescripts

    The e-prescribing giant’s other investors — CVS Health, Cigna-owned pharmacy benefit manager Express Scripts and two pharmacist trade groups — will retain a minority interest.

    By • Oct. 2, 2024
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    Two-thirds of healthcare organizations hit by ransomware in past year: survey

    Nearly 40% of healthcare organizations reported it took more than a month to recover after an attack, according to a survey by cybersecurity firm Sophos.

    By • Oct. 1, 2024
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    Top healthcare conferences to plan for in 2025

    Here are notable events hospital, payer and tech executives should consider attending in the second half of the year, running the gamut from digital health to financial management to medical innovation.

    By • Updated June 30, 2025
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    Senators introduce bill to set healthcare cybersecurity standards

    The legislation, sponsored by Sens. Ron Wyden and Mark Warner, would direct the HHS to develop minimum cybersecurity standards for providers, health plans, claims clearinghouses and business associates.

    By • Sept. 26, 2024
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    ‘Seconds matter’: Canopy CEO Shan Sinha on healthcare violence and protecting workers

    Shan Sinha, CEO and founder of safety company Canopy, discusses healthcare workplace violence and technology’s potential to help protect workers.

    By Brian T. Horowitz • Sept. 26, 2024
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    Remote patient monitoring in Medicare needs more oversight: OIG

    Regulators say Medicare needs more data and oversight to avoid fraud and misuse. Digital health advocates argue the service is still crucial for managing chronic conditions.

    By • Sept. 25, 2024
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    Epic hit with antitrust lawsuit by data startup Particle Health

    Particle alleges electronic health record vendor Epic used its position as a “monopolist” to prevent competition in the payer market.

    By • Sept. 23, 2024
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    Texas attorney general, generative AI company settle over accuracy allegations

    The agreement resolves allegations that Pieces Technologies made deceptive claims about the accuracy of its documentation products. Pieces denied any wrongdoing.

    By • Sept. 23, 2024
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    4 steps to minimize the threat of legacy medical devices

    Older medical devices with unsupported software pose cybersecurity threats that regulators and industry are struggling to solve. Here are four steps experts say can help mitigate risks.

    By Ricky Zipp • Sept. 23, 2024
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    Placing AI at the heart of healthcare

     AI’s role in healthcare is to give back time while still ensuring that day-to-day tasks are efficiently completed. It is not just about trying out the newest tech; it’s about bringing the heart back to healthcare and putting people first.

    By Sameer Bhat, Vice President of Sales and Co-Founder at eClinicalWorks • Sept. 23, 2024
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    How to tame the chaos of managing digital assets in healthcare

    Communicating is easy, right? By age 4 or 5, children can express their feelings, use adult grammar and tell stories that stay on topic.

    By Florian Kirschner, Managing Director and Markus Däubler, Lead Marketing Manager, Fabasoft Xpublisher • Sept. 23, 2024
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    House committee passes telehealth flexibility extension

    The bill would extend pandemic-era telehealth flexibilities in Medicare for another two years, averting a looming year-end deadline.

    By • Sept. 20, 2024
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    Supply chain cyberattacks threaten healthcare. Here’s how the industry can work together to limit disruption.

    At a Google Cloud panel last week, information security officers from major health systems said the sector needs to assess vendor risks to prevent disruptive cyberattacks.

    By • Sept. 19, 2024