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 Airedale NHS FT secures £228k for digital cancer care platform
Digital Health - (Wednesday December 11, 2024) Airedale NHS Foundation Trust has won £228,000 in funding from the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Cancer Alliance to improve its cancer care service with digital cancer care platform Careology.  HealthTap Lawsuit Alleged VC Manipulation in Startup Valuations
HIT Consultant - (Wednesday December 11, 2024) What You Should Know: – Shareholders of HealthTap, Inc., a once-promising telehealth company, have filed a lawsuit against Mohr Davidow Ventures (MDV) and its affiliates, alleging breaches of fiduciary duty and a scheme to dilute… |
 The Future of Equitable, Efficient Population Health Management
HIT Consultant - (Wednesday December 11, 2024) Holly Urban, MD, MBA, VP of Business Development and Strategy for Clinical Effectiveness at Wolters Kluwer Health Healthcare in the United States consists of a tangled web of complex interconnected drivers, including payment models, regulations,…  Dashboards, automation on top of palliative care nurses’ wishlist
Healthcare IT news - (Wednesday December 11, 2024) Australian nurses in residential aged care homes wanted technology solutions that support their work in providing palliative care.A recent study by Flinders University researchers explored the attitudes and expectations of nurses from 15 residential… |
 Functions of Smartphone Apps and Wearable Devices Promoting Physical Activity: Six-Month Longitudinal Study on Japanese-Speaking Adults
JMIR mHealth and uHealth - (Wednesday December 11, 2024) Background: Smartphone apps and wearable activity trackers are increasingly recognized for their potential to promote physical activity (PA). While studies suggest that the use of commercial mobile health tools is associated with higher PA…  News 12/11/24 – HIStalk
HIStalk - (Wednesday December 11, 2024) Top News CVC Capital Partners will likely acquire German health IT company CompuGroup Medical in a take-private deal valued at $1.2 billion. The acquisition is expected to close in the first half of 2025. |
 An Ecological Momentary Assessment Approach of Environmental Triggers in the Role of Daily Affect, Rumination, and Movement Patterns in Early Alcohol Use Among Healthy Adolescents: Exploratory Study
JMIR mHealth and uHealth - (Wednesday December 11, 2024) Background: Adolescence is a period characterized by an increased susceptibility to developing risky alcohol consumption habits. This susceptibility can be influenced by social and situational factors encountered in daily life, which, in conjunction with…  Tandem t:slim X2 Pump Now Compatible with Dexcom G7 in Canada
HIT Consultant - (Wednesday December 11, 2024) What You Should Know: – Tandem Diabetes Care, an insulin pump manufacturer, has announced expanded compatibility for its t:slim X2™ insulin pump in Canada. – In-warranty users can now integrate their pumps with both the Dexcom… |
 WeightWatchers Unveils AI-Powered Tools and Personalized Nutrition Counseling
HIT Consultant - (Wednesday December 11, 2024) What You Should Know: – WeightWatchers (WW) has announced the launch of its innovative next-generation weight management program, featuring advanced technology, personalized support, and expanded clinical solutions to help members achieve their health goals. – The…  Feasibility and Efficacy of a Novel Mindfulness App Used With Matcha Green Tea in Generally Healthy Adults: Randomized Controlled Trial
JMIR mHealth and uHealth - (Tuesday December 10, 2024) Background: Mindfulness practices, such as breathing meditation (BM), reduce stress and enhance mood. One such practice is mindful eating, where a practitioner focuses on the five senses while eating or drinking. A novel set… |
