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Healthcare AI News 10/9/24 – HIStalk

HIStalk - (Wednesday October 9, 2024)
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WVU Medicine implements an AI-powered search system that allows employees to search for content that is contained in internal documents, such as clinical protocols, how-to guides, and tip sheets. It plans to…

Duke Health to Deploy New In-Home Care Model

HIT Consultant - (Wednesday October 9, 2024)
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–  NTT DATA, a global leader in healthcare IT, and Duke Health, a world-class academic and healthcare system, are collaborating to create a highly interactive and technologically advanced model for augmented…

Cybersecurity budgets are increasing – but attack disruptions are too

Healthcare IT news - (Wednesday October 9, 2024)
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In its third year, healthcare cybersecurity research conducted by Ponemon Institute and Proofpoint aimed to determine if the healthcare industry saw progress in maintaining care delivery in the face of four types of pervasive…

This Week’s Health IT Jobs – October 9, 2024 | Healthcare IT Today

Healthcare IT Today - (Wednesday October 9, 2024)
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It can be very overwhelming scrolling though job board after job board in search of a position that fits your wants and needs. Let us take that stress away by finding a mix of…

Online GP consultations reached peak in August 2024

Digital Health - (Wednesday October 9, 2024)
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Online and video GP consultations reached a peak in August 2024 with 5% of patients seen virtually, according to NHS England data.
An analysis by the PA news agency found that the proportion of GP…

How to unlock the potential of patient portals

Digital Health - (Wednesday October 9, 2024)
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Digital portals promise huge benefits for patients and providers – but using them is unnecessarily complicated, writes the PRSB’s Oliver Lake
As the NHS faces unprecedented demand, prevention and self-management will be critical approaches for…

Risk Adjustment: What Factors Are Influencing Purchase Decisions?

KLAS Research - (Wednesday October 9, 2024)
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Managing risk is a critical component for ensuring patient safety and financial stability at a healthcare organization. Risk adjustment software solutions have emerged as powerful tools that can help provider organizations and payers accurately…

Digital mental health referral scheme launched for parents in Wales

Digital Health - (Wednesday October 9, 2024)
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New and expectant parents in Wales can access free digital mental health support through a referral system set up in partnership with Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB).
CTMUHB’s perinatal team are now able…

WHO Approves Life-Saving Mpox Test for Global Health Impact

DistilINFO Hospital IT - (Wednesday October 9, 2024)
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Introduction
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently taken a significant step toward mitigating the spread of Mpox by issuing an Emergency Use Listing (EUL) for an in vitro diagnostic test. This test, crucial for…

Royal Philips Reveals Ultimate Smart Baby Care Solution

DistilINFO Hospital IT - (Wednesday October 9, 2024)
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Introduction
Royal Philips, a global leader in health technology, recently introduced the Philips Avent Premium Connected Baby Monitor, a cutting-edge AI-enabled smart baby monitor designed to give parents peace of mind by tracking their baby’s…