In Japan, the intersection of healthcare and technology is a pivotal area, particularly highlighted by insights from a discussion between Peter Birch and Shinya Yamamoto on the Talking HealthTech podcast. Japan's healthcare system faces…
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The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the dangers of tying healthcare delivery to brick-and-mortar healthcare facilities and has highlighted an ongoing need to create a distributed healthcare delivery ecosystem centered in patients’ homes and the community….
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On Thursday, AWS announced plans to funnel an additional $20 million into its health equity initiative, bringing the company’s total investment in the program to $60 million.
AWS launched the program in 2021, originally committing…
By Anuja Vaidya
January 25, 2024 – A group of bipartisan senators have reintroduced a bill to expand access to virtual mental healthcare services for Medicare beneficiaries.
The Telemental Health Care Access Act aims to remove the…
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Hospitals’ financial performance in November showed signs of continued stabilization and growth, according to Kaufman Hall’s latest monthly report.
Across the country, hospitals saw improved operating margins in November compared to the previous month and…
Urgent action is needed to address NHS computer failings which are causing harm to patients, BBC has reported, citing the Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB), the country’s patient safety watchdog.The report said the…
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Guiding healthcare organizations through cyber insurance implementation, the HHS 405(d) program unveiled vital one-pagers. Stressing the financial shield cyber insurance offers against attacks, these resources cater to organizations of varied sizes. Addressing ongoing security…
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Industry leaders at the HIMSS AI Conference emphasized patient-focused AI integration in healthcare. Discussions highlighted aligning AI with patient and workforce priorities, setting clear objectives, and measuring impact. Insights stressed starting small, achieving quick…
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Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. Because there’s…
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What You Should Know:
– The American Telemedicine Association (ATA) has announced the creation of a new Clinician Council to tackle hurdles hindering the widespread adoption of telehealth and virtual care.
– This new Clinician Council…
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