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- A collaborative effort between Conduit Health Partners and Mercy Health – Springfield Regional Medical Center has yielded significant improvements in behavioral health patient care.
- The behavioaral health initiative, focused on streamlining transfers from the emergency department (ED) to appropriate care settings, has resulted in a remarkable 64% reduction in ED length of stay for these patients.
The Challenge: Rising Need, Strained
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HEALWELL AI Acquires VeroSource for $24.5M to Bolster AI-Powered Preventative Care Platform
What You Should Know:
- HEALWELL AI (TSX: AIDX), a leader in AI-powered preventative healthcare, announced today it has agreed to acquire VeroSource Solutions Inc., a healthcare technology company focused on data solutions and digital healthcare platforms.
- The acquisition, valued at approximately $24.5M, is expected to significantly enhance HEALWELL's capabilities in early disease detection and improve patient outcomes. By combining HEALWELL's AI expertise with VeroSource's data
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Navigating the Digital Front Door: Overcoming Friction in New Patient Registration
In today's fast-paced digital age, traditional healthcare systems are under growing pressure to adapt their digital front-door strategies to meet the ever-changing needs of consumers. However, friction points stemming from the limitations of existing Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems often stand in the way of progress, particularly as it relates to consumers who are attempting to register as new patients at health systems.
Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems are the cornerstone of
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DeepScribe AI Cuts Clinician Documentation Time at Texas Oncology
What You Should Know:
- DeepScribe, a leader in ambient AI clinical documentation technology, is proud to announce its collaboration with Texas Oncology, a community-based oncology practice that covers most of Texas.
- Nearly 1,000 clinicians at more than 280 Texas Oncology locations will have the opportunity to use DeepScribe’s
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Tampa General Hospital Deploys AI Tools to Reduce Burnout, Bost Patient Experience
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- Tampa General Hospital (TGH) is embracing artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline documentation workflows and empower physicians to focus on what matters most – their patients.
- While thorough documentation is crucial for high-quality care, the process can be time-consuming and detract from valuable patient interactions. To address this challenge, TGH has partnered with Nuance to implement DAX Copilot, an innovative AI-powered solution.
DAX Copilot:
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JAMA: Traditional Medicare Is, In Fact, The Failure
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- A new article published in JAMA Internal Medicine reignites the debate about Medicare Advantage and traditional Medicare.
- Dr. Sachin H. Jain, CEO of SCAN Group and SCAN Health Plan, argues in favor of Medicare Advantage, while Drs. Adam Gaffney, David Himmelstein, and Steffie Woolhandler advocate for traditional Medicare.
Traditional Medicare: Lower Costs, Fewer Benefits
Traditional Medicare offers beneficiaries lower premiums, but it comes with
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KARL STORZ to Acquire Asensus Surgical for $0.35 per Share
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- Asensus Surgical, Inc. (NYSE American: ASXC), a leading developer of digital surgical technologies, announced today it has entered into a definitive merger agreement with KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc., a subsidiary of the global medical technology company KARL STORZ SE & Co. KG.
- Asensus Surgical is a pioneer in digital surgery, developing the first intra-operative Augmented Intelligence technology approved for global use. Their LUNA system,
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Nearly 70% of High-Risk Patients Unaware of Chronic Kidney Disease Risk, Study Finds
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- A new study by Phreesia and the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) reveals a troubling gap in awareness of chronic kidney disease (CKD) among high-risk patients. Published in The American Journal of Accountable Care, the research highlights the importance of patient-provider communication and patient activation in early detection and prevention of CKD, a leading cause of death in the United States.
- The research emphasizes the value of patient education and
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Teladoc Health Appoints Charles “Chuck” Divita as New CEO
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- Teladoc Health, Inc. (NYSE: TDOC), the global leader in whole-person virtual care, has announced the appointment of Charles “Chuck” Divita, III, as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
- Alongside his role as CEO, Divita has also joined Teladoc Health’s Board of Directors.
Divita Bio/Background
Divita transitions to Teladoc Health from GuideWell, a prominent health solutions organization that includes Florida Blue, Florida's leading
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Nearly Half of PAs Find “Mid-Level Provider” Offensive, Survey Shows
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- A recent survey by Barton Associates investigated how physician assistants (PAs) feel about the term "mid-level provider." The term has been discouraged by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) due to concerns it downplays their qualifications.
- These findings support the AAPA's argument for retiring the term "mid-level provider." It suggests many PAs view it as disrespectful of their training and experience. The higher prevalence of offense
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