Aprima, a physician pratice-focused EHR provider has announced an integration partnership with DocBuddy, a comprehensive workflow solution powered by voice recognition to deliver more convenient and efficient provider documentation when using an iOS or Android device. With DocBuddy, providers can dictate into any part of a patient note, whether they are in the office or on the go, allowing providers to efficiently insert macros of common phrases, diagnoses and other objective findings into
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Dignity Health and Catholic Health Initiatives Merge to Expand Access to Quality Care Across 28 States
nOn Thursday, Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health have signed a definitive agreement to combine ministries and create a new, nonprofit Catholic health systems, allowing the organizations to expand their mission of service and create a healthier future for people and communities across 28 states. The new health system will build a stronger operational and financial foundation to expand access to quality care, build upon complementary resources and capabilities, and reinvest in
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Precision Medicine Startup 2bPrecise Brings Pharmacogenomics to the Point of Care
2bPrecise., an EHR-agnostic, cloud-based precision medicine platform, recently announced its new pharmacogenomics (PGx) solution that takes pharmacogenetic information and makes it actionable for physicians. The solution pushes live, real-time PGx content directly into the clinical setting so clinicians can more precisely diagnose and treat their patients.2bPrecise has partnered with Translational Software, Inc. (TSI), a leader in the intelligent use of genomic data for clinical decision
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OptimizeRX, Modernizing Medicine Launches Real-Time Financial Messaging
OptimizeRx Corp., a provider of digital health messaging via electronic health record (EHR) systems, announces a new initiative with specialty-specific EHR provider Modernizing Medicine to help patients save money and be better educated about their prescriptions. As part of the partnership, OptimizeRx services will operate seamlessly within the Modernizing Medicine EHR system workflow to notify health care providers (HCPs) of potential prescription savings and support information for their
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OSF Innovation Partners with MassChallenge to Accelerate Digital Health Startups
OSF Innovation recently signed a one-year agreement to be a Platinum Sponsor of PULSE@MassChallenge, a program that specifically focuses on identifying and accelerating promising digital health startups. As a partner, OSF has the opportunity to vet hundreds of digital healthstartups and can choose up to two it will mentor to further develop their companies including connecting them with health care leaders, initiating pilots and introducing them to investment opportunities. Beyond mentorship,
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50% of All Healthcare Providers Are Connected Electronically Through Carequality Interoperability Framework
During The Sequoia Project’s Annual Meeting taking place this week, one of its key initiatives, Carequality, reported tremendous growth since it became operational in July of 2016. To date, more than 1,000 hospitals, 25,000 clinics, and 580,000 healthcare providers are connected through the Carequality interoperability framework, representing more than 50% of all healthcare providers in the country. Carequality is a national-level, consensus-built, common interoperability framework to enable
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Healthx, mPulse Mobile Partner to Provide Personalized Text Messages for Payers to Their Members
Healthx, Inc., a cloud-based portal and digital engagement solutions for healthcare payers, and mPulse Mobile, a mobile health engagement provider, today announced a partnership to offer personalized text messaging, email and IVR solutions through the Healthx member engagement platform.Using a series of member-focused text message workflows, Healthx platform users can drive adoption and utilization, lift quality scores, and create a personalized member experience, while decreasing call center
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Einstein, Humana Enter Value-based Care Agreement to Offer Better Patient Experience
Einstein Healthcare Network and Humana Inc. have entered into a value-based agreement designed to offer a coordinated, patient-centered experience to help Humana Medicare Advantage members achieve their best health. The value-based care agreement, in turn, teams Humana with Einstein Healthcare Network’s Accountable Care Organization, Einstein Care Partners, toward enhancing both the patient experience and patient outcomes in the Philadelphia area.Einstein Healthcare Network is a leading
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CVS to Acquire Health Insurer Giant Aetna for $69B: 8 Things to Know
CVS Health has agreed to acquire health insurer giant Aetna for $69 billion in a landmark deal that that will redefine access to high-quality care in lower cost, local settings whether in the community, at home, or through digital tools.This is the next step in our journey, positioning the combined company to dramatically further empower consumers. Together with CVS Health, we will better understand our members' health goals, guide them through the health care system and help them achieve their
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Health Wizz Launches Blockchain-Powered Mobile Platform for Patients to Organize Their Medical Record Data
Health Wizz has announced it's token pre-sale and the launch of it's new mobile platform that leverages blockchain, mobile technologies and data management to help consumers aggregate and organize their medical record data, then use the blockchain to securely access and share their data. As consumers gain greater awareness, they have greater expectations. They expect to be in control of their health and their health data and this includes the ability to access their health information anytime,
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