Self-directed care remains one of the best-kept secrets in long-term care, and though it’s steadily growing, overall enrollment – and awareness – remains relatively low. From 2019 to 2023, the U.S. saw a 23% increase in people self-directing their long-term services and supports (LTSS). Yet, because many eligible individuals remain unaware of self-direction, vulnerable populations, including individuals with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities, chronic diseases, and adults
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SimonMed Imaging Adopts cmAngio for Early Breast Cancer Detection
What You Should Know:
- CureMetrix, an innovator in AI-driven mammography solutions, has partnered with SimonMed Imaging, a prominent provider of outpatient medical imaging services in the United States.
- The strategic collaboration will bring CureMetrix's cutting-edge AI technology, cmAngio, to SimonMed Imaging's extensive network of facilities across the nation.
cmAngio: Enhancing Breast Cancer Detection with AI
cmAngio is an FDA-cleared AI-powered software designed to
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Navigating Security and Privacy Challenges in Healthcare IT: A Strategic Approach
The healthcare IT sector faces significant challenges in ensuring the security and privacy of sensitive patient information. Healthcare organizations are navigating an increasingly complex array of threats, from physical security breaches to sophisticated cyberattacks. The importance of a comprehensive approach to security cannot be overstated, as it involves integrating physical, procedural, and technological measures to protect patient data and maintain trust. The consequences of breaches can
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Cerebral Inc. Agrees to $3.6M Settlement Over Unauthorized Distribution of Controlled Substances
What You Should Know:
- Cerebral, Inc., an online mental healthcare provider, has entered into a non-prosecution agreement (NPA) with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York to pay more than $3.6M to resolve allegations that it engaged in practices that facilitated the unauthorized distribution of controlled substances from 2019 to 2022.
- Founded in 2020, Cerebral offers telehealth services aimed at providing mental health treatment, including medication
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Healthcare Data Blocking Wars: RTMS Defends Against PointClickCare’s Appeal
What You Should Know:
- Real Time Medical Systems (RTMS) is defending a preliminary injunction that prevents PointClickCare (PCC) from blocking RTMS's access to patient electronic health records (EHRs).
- PCC, which owns the EHR platform, attempted to block RTMS's access to the data by implementing "indecipherable CAPTCHAs," effectively preventing RTMS from providing its services.
Legal Dispute Overview
RTMS and PCC are competitors in the value-based care/patient
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Harnessing Health Technology and Precision Data to Transition to Proactive Healthcare
Amidst the backdrop of the United States being the world’s highest spender on healthcare, a sober reality emerges: despite this immense investment, the nation faces many alarming statistics on the state of public health.
With the lowest life expectancy among developed nations, coupled with distressingly high rates of avoidable deaths, maternal and infant mortality, as well as an epidemic of chronic conditions and obesity, the current state of healthcare in the U.S. is
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Philips Launches THOR IDE Clinical Trial for Innovative PAD Treatment Device
What You Should Know:
- Philips, a global leader in health technology, has announced a significant milestone in treating peripheral artery disease (PAD) by enrolling the first patient in the U.S. THOR IDE clinical trial.
- The study is set to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a new catheter developed by Philips, which uniquely combines laser atherectomy and intravascular lithotripsy into a single device. This innovative approach allows physicians to treat complex, calcified
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The Shift from Traditional Employer-Sponsored Coverage to ICHRA: The Health Plan Perspective
Everything is becoming more expensive, so it’s not a surprise that employer-sponsored healthcare costs and premiums are growing exponentially.
But the question arises: who bears the brunt of these increasing costs?
The short answer is everyone. Employers, health plans, and especially employees are all impacted by rising employer-sponsored healthcare costs.
The 25th Employer Health Benefits Survey (EHBS) provides a snapshot of the nearly 153 million individuals enrolled in
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Komodo Health Awards Grants to Researchers Studying the Impact of Diet on Health
What You Should Know:
- Komodo Health, a leading healthcare technology company, has announced the recipients of its 2024 Diet-Related Health (DRH) grants.
- The program, funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), provides researchers with free access to Komodo's Healthcare Map™, a vast repository of de-identified patient data, to study the impact of diet on health outcomes.
Advancing Research and Improving Health Equity
The DRH program supports diverse research
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How to Run a Successful Optometry Clinic
As the demand for eye care services increases due to the aging population and increased screen time, the competition in the optometry field grows stronger. With the right techniques, however, your practice can achieve new levels of success whereby patients come back for more and share great experiences. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow an existing practice, here are five essential points to help you build and sustain a successful optometry clinic.
Offer Exceptional Patient
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