What You Should Know:
- A new report by Philips, the Future Health Index 2024, paints a concerning picture of the healthcare industry struggling with significant staffing shortages.
- The report, based on a survey of 3,000 healthcare leaders across 14 countries, reveals how this crisis is impacting both staff and patients.
Burnout and Backlogs: The Human Cost of Staff Shortages
The report reveals a concerning trend - nearly two-thirds (66%) of healthcare leaders report
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Color and Carrum Health Partner for End-to-End Cancer Care
What You Should Know:
- Color Health, a leader in comprehensive cancer care, and Carrum Health, known for their value-based cancer treatment programs form a startegic partnership to offer employers an end-to-end cancer program.
- By providing a seamless, cost-effective, and patient-centric experience, the end-to-end cancer program empowers employers to combat rising cancer rates and improve the overall health and well-being of their workforce.
The Deadly Reality of
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OpenAI, Color Health Launch Cancer Copilot Tool To Expedite Cancer Treatment
What You Should Know:
- Cancer – the second leading cause of death in the United States – is a complex disease requiring timely diagnosis and treatment. Delays in either can significantly impact patient outcomes.
- Color Health, a company dedicated to improving access to healthcare, has partnered with OpenAI to pioneer a new solution: the copilot application. This innovative tool utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline cancer care and expedite treatment plans.
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3 Ways AI Can Reduce Relapse Rates in Behavioral Health
What You Should Know:
- Relapse rates in behavioral health treatment are a persistent hurdle. Up to 80% of people with substance use disorders will relapse at some point, causing discouragement for both patients and providers. However, a new weapon is emerging in the fight for sustained recovery: Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Early Intervention: Catching Relapse Before it Starts
Videra Health, an AI-powered mental health assessment platform, highlights how AI can play a crucial
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Payers: Digital Health Investments Increase Member Satisfaction
What You Should Know:
- The healthcare landscape is undergoing a significant transformation driven by advancements in digital health technology. A recent EY Health Pulse Survey reveals a wave of positive changes, with members experiencing greater control, easier access to information, and improved satisfaction thanks to these advancements.
- With a focus on personalization, empowered patients, and data-driven decision-making, digital health tools are revolutionizing the
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Real-Time AI Alerts Reduce Patient Deaths by 43%, Mount Sinai Study Finds
What You Should Know:
- A new study from Mount Sinai Hospital suggests artificial intelligence (AI) can significantly improve patient outcomes by predicting and preventing health decline. The research, published in Critical Care Medicine, found hospitalized patients receiving AI-generated alerts about potential health deterioration were 43% more likely to receive escalated care and far less likely to die.
- Traditionally, healthcare professionals relied on manual methods like the
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Amwell Appoints Roy Schoenberg to Executive Vice Chairman, Ido Schoenberg to Serve as Sole CEO
What You Should Know:
- Amwell announced a significant leadership transition. Co-founder and visionary healthcare technology leader Roy Schoenberg, M.D., M.P.H., will transition from his role as president and co-CEO to become the Executive Vice Chairman of Amwell’s Board of Directors.
- Ido Schoenberg, M.D., will take on the role of sole Chief Executive Officer of Amwell.
Roy Schoenberg Background
Since co-founding Amwell in 2006, Roy Schoenberg has been a pivotal force
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Clinical Decision Support Solutions Can Prevent 95% Of Medication Errors In The Operating Room
What You Should Know:
A new study from Massachusetts General Hospital brings promising news for surgical patients. Researchers have found that specialized computer software can dramatically reduce medication errors in the operating room, potentially preventing harm to patients.
The study, published in the journal Anesthesia & Analgesia, published by Wolters Kluwer found that this software, known as clinical decision support (CDS), could have prevented a staggering 95% of
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USCDI+ Milestone: ONC and HRSA Modernization Initiative Goes Live
What You Should Know:
- A significant step forward was achieved recently in the joint initiative between the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).
- The collaboration focuses on improving data reporting for HRSA Health Center Program grantees, which serve medically underserved communities nationwide.
The Challenge: Time-Consuming and Fragmented Reporting
The HRSA Health
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Telehealth Company Done CEO Arrested in $100M Adderall Scheme
What You Should Know:
- Two executives from a California telehealth company Done Inc. were arrested on Thursday for allegedly operating a $100M scheme to distribute Adderall and Ritalin to illegitimate patients.
- David Brody, Done's clinical president, and Ruthia He, the founder and CEO, are accused of conspiring to provide easy access to stimulant drugs through online consultations in exchange for monthly subscription fees.
- Federal investigators allege Done prescribed over 40
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