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 Homethrive raises $20M for tech-enabled caregiver platform
MobiHealthNews - (Friday November 15, 2024) Caregiver support platform Homethrive has secured $20 million in its latest funding round, led by Telus Global Ventures and 7wire Ventures. The company also announced the appointment of Ismat Duckson to its board of directors….  Lawmakers ask CDRH to revisit its CDS guidance
Healthcare IT news - (Friday November 15, 2024) In a letter to Dr. Michelle Tarver, newly appointed director of the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, a division of the Food and Drug Administration, seven members of Congress have asked the agency… |
 Trump taps former Rep. Doug Collins to head VA
Healthcare IT news - (Friday November 15, 2024) President-elect Donald J. Trump has nominated former Rep. Doug Collins, a Republican from Georgia, to serve as his administration’s Secretary of Veterans Affairs.WHY IT MATTERS”I am pleased to announce my intent to nominate former…  DHS intros framework for AI safety and security, in healthcare and elsewhere
Healthcare IT news - (Friday November 15, 2024) The U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Thursday published a new set of actionable recommendations to help promote safe and secure development and deployment of artificial intelligence across all U.S. critical infrastructure, including healthcare … |
 Centering Caregiver and Provider Feedback in Home-Based Care Innovation – MedCity News
MedCity News - (Friday November 15, 2024) Mobility and transportation challenges make accessing healthcare a daunting endeavor for many individuals who need care. Whether it’s navigating the physical barriers of a doctor’s office, struggling with increased limitations from aging, or recovering…  Drones deliver urgent blood samples for Guy’s and St Thomas’
Digital Health - (Friday November 15, 2024) Urgent blood samples are being transported by electric drones at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, in a medical delivery service which aims to improve patient care by speeding up testing turnaround times. |
 SOFHA and Lumeris Partner to Enhance Value-Based Care in Tennessee and Virginia
HIT Consultant - (Friday November 15, 2024) What You Should Know: – State of Franklin Healthcare Associates (SOFHA), the largest employee-owned, physician-led multi-specialty primary care group in the nation, has announced a new partnership with Lumeris, a leading value-based care enablement company, to…  NHS SBS wins place on contract for provision of cloud-based tech
Digital Health - (Friday November 15, 2024) NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) has won a place on a major new national framework agreement for the provision of cloud-based services to all public sector organisations, including the NHS. |
 Ransomware Attacks on Healthcare Services Surge in 2024
HIT Consultant - (Friday November 15, 2024) What You Should Know: – Ransomware attacks are a growing threat across all industries, but the healthcare sector is facing a particularly alarming surge in these incidents, according to new data from SafetyDevices. – New…  Bariatric Surgeries Decline as GLP-1s Use Rises, Impacting Hospital Margins
HIT Consultant - (Friday November 15, 2024) What You Should Know: – A new report from Strata Decision Technology reveals a significant decline in the number of bariatric surgeries performed in U.S. hospitals in recent years. – The trend coincides with the rising… |
