What You Should Know:
- A new report by J.D. Power reveals concerning trends in US hospitals, highlighting patient dissatisfaction with limited doctor access, lengthy wait times, and communication issues.
- The J.D. Power report underscores the need for hospitals to address staffing shortages and prioritize patient satisfaction. By focusing on communication, patient engagement, and a more comfortable hospital environment, healthcare facilities can improve patient experiences and
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The Rise of Digital Rehab: Tech Solutions for Senior Recovery
Future-forward technologies have traditionally been associated with sci-fi narratives and cutting-edge software companies, often overlooking their potential to transform a wide array of industries beyond entertainment and tech.
The senior care sector, particularly in the realm of short-term rehabilitation, is witnessing a transformative wave thanks to these cutting-edge applications. Imagine a scenario where your loved one benefits from rehabilitation not only through traditional methods but
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Advocare, Fort Health Partner to Accelerate Access to Pediatric Behavioral Healthcare in New Jersey and Pennsylvania
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Advocare LLC, a 750-provider multi-specialty group practice based in New Jersey with the largest number of pediatric providers in the state, today announced a partnership with Fort Health, a virtual pediatric behavioral healthcare company built with the Child Mind Institute, to expand services delivered through primary care.Advocare's primary care facilities throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania will now have the option to leverage Fort Health's
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CentralReach Appoints David Stevens as First-Ever Head of Generative AI
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- CentralReach, the leading provider of software for ABA and multi-disciplinary providers treating Autism and IDD, announced the appointment of David Stevens as its first-ever Head of GenerativeAI (GenAI).
- In this newly created role, Stevens will lead a team dedicated to designing, developing, and piloting GenAI features for CentralReach's software suite, cari. The company currently boasts over 20 GenAI solutions in various stages of development, with a focus
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WVU Medicine, Interwell Health Partner to Improve Kidney Care in West Virginia
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- WVU Medicine announced a new partnership with Interwell Health to focus on improving care for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) in West Virginia.
- The strategic partnership aims to leverage population health approaches and cutting-edge technology to deliver better outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.
Addressing West Virginia's CKD Crisis
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), West Virginia has the highest mortality rate
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Federal Government Unveils Draft Health IT Strategy for Public Comment
What You Should Know:
- The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC)is seeking public input on a new draft plan outlining the nation's health information technology (health IT) strategy for the next six years.
- The draft 2024-2030 Federal Health IT Strategic Plan focuses on improving access to health data, creating a more equitable healthcare experience, and modernizing public health data infrastructure.
Focused on Data Access, Equity, and
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Sutter Health Partners with Abridge to Reduce Clinician Burnout with GenAI-Powered Documentation
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- Sutter Health, a leading California healthcare system, announced a major collaboration with Abridge, a company specializing in generative AI for clinical documentation.
- The strategic partnership aims to transform the way physicians document patient interactions, ultimately improving patient care and reducing physician burnout.
Abridge: Streamlining Documentation and Freeing Up Physician Time
Physicians nationwide spend a significant amount of time on
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Greenway Health, DrFirst Join Forces to Combat Prescription Abandonment
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- Greenway Health, a leading provider of electronic health record (EHR) solutions, and DrFirst, a health technology pioneer, have announced a strategic integration partnership focused on improving medication adherence.
- The integration aims to leverage automation technology to address a critical issue in healthcare: patients not picking up or following through with prescribed medications.
Seamless Integration for Improved Patient Outcomes
The partnership
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Is ‘Float Pool’ Nursing the Way Out of the Staffing Shortage?
It’s no secret that health systems across the U.S. continue to struggle with the nurse shortage despite concerted efforts from federal officials to grow the workforce. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services projected that the demand for registered nurses would hit more than 3.6 million by the year 2030 – meaning that the field would have needed to add nearly 50,000 new registered nurses each year since 2014 to meet that demand.
While the use of
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Sagility Acquires BirchAI: Boosting Healthcare Engagement with Generative AI
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- Sagility, a healthcare services provider acquires BirchAI, a Seattle-based company specializing in cloud-based, AI-powered customer support solutions. This strategic move strengthens Sagility's commitment to leveraging technology for a more efficient and impactful healthcare experience.
- The acquisition broadens Sagility’s analytics and automation-backed healthcare engagement services that it provides to large national payers, Blues plans, regional payers, health
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