Health IT: Page 25

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    Opinion

    A matter of trust: More delays for the VA’s EHR system

    Shira Fischer, a physician policy researcher at the Rand Corporation, discusses why user trust is key to improving the embattled Oracle Cerner rollout at the Department of Veterans Affairs. 

    By Shira Fischer • Sept. 29, 2023
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    Telehealth satisfaction higher among younger patients, survey finds

    Older generations may struggle to easily access and use telehealth providers’ digital interfaces, a JD Power survey suggests.

    By • Sept. 28, 2023
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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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    Nuance rolls out automated clinical documentation tool DAX Copilot

    The application, previously called DAX Express, drafts summaries of patient conversations “in seconds,” according to Microsoft-owned Nuance.

    By • Sept. 27, 2023
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    Virgin Pulse, HealthComp close $3B merger

    The now-completed combination of the digital health wellness company and plan administrator aims to create an integrated platform for employer-sponsored health benefits.

    By • Updated Nov. 9, 2023
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    Teladoc appoints former Tenet executive to board of directors

    Eric Evans joins the board after previously serving as president of hospital operations at Tenet Healthcare.

    By • Sept. 21, 2023
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    Gates Foundation grants GE HealthCare $44M for AI ultrasound tech

    The money will go to GE subsidiary Caption Health to develop AI tools to help with maternal care and pediatric lung health.

    By Elise Reuter • Sept. 19, 2023
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    Ochsner Health launches generative AI pilot for patient messaging

    The New Orleans-based health system will use generative artificial intelligence to draft messages to patients, which will be reviewed and edited by clinicians.

    By • Sept. 19, 2023
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    Oracle to launch generative AI tools integrated with EHR

    The clinical digital assistant, which will be available in the next year, will automate notetaking and suggest next steps, like scheduling labs or follow-up appointments.

    By • Sept. 18, 2023
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    3 myths sabotaging healthcare innovation

    Health systems are rethinking how they engage with patients. Read on to break into innovation.

    By Theo Koury, MD, President, Vituity • Sept. 18, 2023
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    GE HealthCare partners with Mayo Clinic to accelerate work on imaging and AI

    The organizations will apply artificial intelligence to medical imaging and the automation of diagnostic and interventional ultrasound.

    By Nick Paul Taylor • Sept. 15, 2023
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    Digital health, health IT funding declined in Q2, PitchBook finds

    Digital health venture capital funding reached a new low in the second quarter, while private equity and venture capital activity “remained muted” for IT firms, according to the report.

    By • Sept. 14, 2023
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    Providers are increasing spending on IT and software, survey finds

    Nearly 6% of executives say they currently have a generative AI strategy, while about half are actively developing one or plan to do so soon.

    By • Sept. 13, 2023
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    Oracle expects new Cerner contracts as cloud migration slows growth

    Cerner is facing “near-term headwinds” as the health software vendor transitions customers to cloud subscriptions, executives said on a recent earnings call.

    By • Sept. 12, 2023
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    Best Buy, Geisinger to develop in-home chronic condition management program

    Details are scant on what a final package could include. But the goal is to scale results achieved at Geisinger to other operators, according to a Best Buy Health executive.

    By • Sept. 12, 2023
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    Indiana hospital settles suit over 2021 data breach, will pay $250K

    The state alleged the hospital knew about security issues before the attack and failed to directly notify patients for more than 200 days.

    By • Sept. 11, 2023
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    Nationwide telehealth use held steady in June

    The report from Fair Health comes after lawmakers this summer reintroduced legislation to make pandemic-era telehealth flexibilities permanent.

    By Brian T. Horowitz • Sept. 7, 2023
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    FDA proposes 3 guidances to improve 510(k) clearance process

    The agency has made recommendations for selecting predicate devices, using clinical data and conducting performance testing for implants.

    By Nick Paul Taylor • Sept. 7, 2023
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    Thoma Bravo closes $1.8B deal to take NextGen Healthcare private

    The private equity firm announced on Friday it closed its acquisition of the electronic health record vendor, giving Thoma Bravo a foothold in the EHR market.

    By • Updated Nov. 10, 2023
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    Behavioral health patients lack choice on telehealth vs. in-person care, study finds

    Nearly half of behavioral health patients surveyed by Rand did not believe clinicians considered their preferences for virtual or in-person care when scheduling treatment.

    By Brian T. Horowitz • Sept. 5, 2023
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    One Medical CEO resigns from Amazon one year after acquisition

    Amir Dan Rubin will leave the primary care chain later this year after leading the company since 2017, according to an email sent last week to One Medical employees.

    By • Sept. 1, 2023
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    ‘We’re in the 1999 of the internet era’: a16z’s Julie Yoo on fintech’s potential and the digital health market

    Yoo, who leads health tech investment at venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, outlined her fintech investment thesis and why the healthcare industry is at an inflection point for adoption.

    By • Aug. 31, 2023
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    ONC taps Sequoia Project as TEFCA overseer, again

    The nonprofit will receive $2 million in funding from the government in the first year of its new five-year contract for managing the interoperability network.

    By • Aug. 31, 2023
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    Prime Therapeutics reports data security incident affecting Blue Shield Minnesota members

    The pharmacy benefit manager said an unauthorized user gained access to an employee’s email account, which contained documents with members’ personal health information.

    By • Aug. 31, 2023
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    GoodRx adds patient insurance information to drug cost platform for providers

    The addition of insurance pricing is a key differentiator for GoodRx’s medication comparison platform, an executive said. It should also increase the company’s revenue opportunities.

    By • Aug. 30, 2023
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    Deep Dive

    Software overload could boost digital health M&A

    Buyers of digital health products are overwhelmed with point solutions, which could accelerate merger and acquisition activity in a slowed funding environment, experts say.

    By • Aug. 29, 2023