The causes and effects of America’s mental health crisis are well-documented. Easing access to necessary clinical help has not grown in tandem.
A study by the National Council for Mental Well-Being reveals that mental health services in the U.S. are insufficient despite more than half of Americans (56 percent) seeking help, with limited options and long waits becoming the norm. In some ways, meeting patients where they are is optimized, thanks to telehealth tools such as Zoom
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Priority Health and Curai Offer Free Virtual Visits to Uninsured Michigan Residents
What You Should Know:
- Priority Health, a nationally recognized nonprofit health plan serving more than 1.3 million members, and Curai Health, a leading virtual care provider, have announced a new partnership to offer free virtual visits to Michigan residents 18 and older who are without health coverage – an estimated 400,000 people.
- The free virtual visits will be available through December 31, 2024.
Curai Health and Priority Health Partner to Enhance Access to Virtual Care and
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Qventus Launches AI Operational Assistants to Streamline Healthcare
What You Should Know:
- Qventus, a provider of AI-based software for healthcare operations, has introduced AI Operational Assistants designed to empower frontline staff and improve efficiency.
- These AI-powered digital assistants automate administrative tasks, freeing up clinicians to focus on patient care.
Addressing the Burden of Administrative Tasks
Healthcare professionals are often overwhelmed by administrative tasks, which can lead to burnout and limit their impact
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Aging in Place: The Silent Epidemic Crippling Seniors’ Well-Being
What You Should Know:
- A new survey conducted by Alignment Health reveals the significant social and environmental factors that are impacting the health and well-being of seniors in the United States. These factors, known as social determinants of health, are preventing seniors from living healthier lives.
- The 2024 Social Threats to Aging Well In America was conducted via an online poll of 2,051 Americans aged 65 and older between April 30 and May 21, 2024. Additional
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Upgrade Hospital Cybersecurity with Passwordless, Phishing-Resistant MFA
In February 2024, the Change Healthcare ransomware attack shut down healthcare billing and authorization systems for providers across the nation, substantially impacting business systems, finances and patient care. United HealthGroup, the parent company of Change Healthcare, estimates that losses so far have topped $872 million, including a $22 million ransom payment and other direct and indirect costs related to the event. The attack also exposed some 124 million patient records, spurring a
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RCM M&A: Arsenal Capital Partners Acquires Knowtion Health
What You Should Know:
- Arsenal Capital Partners, a prominent private equity firm specializing in healthcare and industrial growth companies announced the acquisition of Knowtion Health. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed.
- Knowtion is a provider of AI-powered revenue cycle insurance claim resolution services that help hospitals and health systems optimize their operations and increase revenue.
A Strategic Investment
Arsenal's investment in Knowtion
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Atlantic Health Leverages WellSky to Enhance Post-Acute Care
What You Should Know:
- WellSky, a leading health and community care technology company, today announced the expansion of its partnership with Atlantic Health System (Atlantic Health), a premier provider of healthcare in New Jersey.
- Building on the successful implementation of real-time post-acute performance analytics solution, CarePort Insight, in 2021, Atlantic Health is further strengthening care coordination and patient management across the health
Enhancing Care
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CCM-KLAS: Artificial Intelligence Remains Top of Mind for Healthcare Executives
What You Should Know:
- A new survey by the Center for Connected Medicine (CCM) at UPMC reveals that artificial intelligence (AI) continues to be a top priority for senior leaders in the healthcare industry.
- For the second year in a row, executives cited AI as both the most exciting technology and the most improved, highlighting its potential to transform healthcare.
Generative AI Takes Center Stage
The Top of Mind for Top Health Systems survey, conducted in
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OneStep Integrates Gait and Motion Analysis with Epic EHR
What You Should Know:
- OneStep, an innovator in digital healthcare, today announced its official integration with Epic's Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Now available on Epic's App Marketplace, this integration is compatible with Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources 1 (FHIR®) and streamlines how healthcare providers leverage OneStep’s advanced gait and motion analysis data and remote therapeutic monitoring services within the Epic ecosystem.
OneStep: Revolutionizing
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Amp Health: A New Name for AI-Powered Workplace Injury Prevention
What You Should Know:
- Amp, the leading provider of AI-powered workplace injury prevention solutions, today unveiled a comprehensive brand refresh.
- The company is now known as Amp Health, reflecting its commitment to enhancing the health and well-being of industrial laborers.
A Unified Platform for Workplace Health
Amp Health offers a comprehensive suite of tools designed to address critical aspects of occupational health, including ergonomics, functional movement
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