Support surfaces play a critical role in healthcare, influencing patient health outcomes and hospital finances. Yet, these surfaces are often an underestimated source of risk within facilities. A Cambridge University Press study of beds and mattresses in four U.S. hospitals uncovered that support surface damage is more widespread than previously recognized. Some facilities reported damage rates exceeding 70%. This raises concerns about patient safety as hospitals continue using outdated,
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Middle East Leads in Clinician EHR Satisfaction, New KLAS Report Reveals
What You Should Know:
- As healthcare organizations worldwide increasingly prioritize the optimization of their Electronic Health Records (EHRs), a new report from the KLAS Arch Collaborative reveals significant global disparities in clinician satisfaction, with the Middle East setting a high benchmark for success.
- The "Global EHR Satisfaction 2025" report, released in May 2025, analyzes data gathered over the last three years from 38 healthcare organizations across Canada,
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4 Steps Healthcare IT Leaders Can Take to Overcome Cloud Challenges
The cloud is not only a competitive advantage but a new status quo. In fact, the healthcare cloud computing market is expected to grow to $120.6 billion by 2029, up from $53.8 billion in 2024.
As healthcare organizations migrate to the cloud or improve their cloud posture, it’s important to remember that transformation comes with opportunities and challenges alike.
The cloud frees companies from being held back by traditional, outdated systems and three-to-five-year hardware refresh
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Solera Health Launches Enhanced AI Governance Framework for Responsible AI
What You Should Know:
- Solera Health, the premier digital health delivery company creating flexible solutions to seamlessly connect people to on-benefit care via health plans and employers, today announced the launch of its Enhanced AI Governance Framework, a new system designed to ensure the responsible, transparent and ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) across its partner ecosystem.
- As AI’s presence grows across all aspects of healthcare, organizations are faced with
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Jumo Health Appoints Brittany Erana as New CEO
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- Jumo Health, a global leader in optimizing the patient experience in clinical trials announced the appointment of Brittany Erana as its new Chief Executive Officer.
- With over two decades of experience in digitally enabled research and patient-centered innovation, Erana is set to lead Jumo Health into its next phase of strategic growth, with a primary focus on increasing patient activation and significantly reducing clinical trial dropout
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Healthcare Providers Face Over $770B Revenue Loss Under House Bill, Potentially Exceeding $1 Trillion with ACA Credit Expiration, Report Warns
What You Should Know:
- A new analysis from the Urban Institute, supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, projects that U.S. healthcare providers could lose more than $770B in revenue over the next decade if a budget reconciliation bill recently passed by the House of Representatives becomes law.
- The financial blow would stem from an estimated 11 million people losing health coverage through Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplaces. The report further
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J.D. Power Study: New Leaders Emerge in Commercial Health Plans by Championing Communication, Digital Convenience, and Member Support
What You Should Know:
- A new class of health plan leaders is setting itself apart by excelling in clear communication, digital convenience, and meaningful member support, according to the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Commercial Member Health Plan Study,℠ released.
- While overall member satisfaction with commercial health plans saw a slight decline year over year, the study reveals widening performance gaps between brands, underscoring member experience as a critical competitive
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Wolters Kluwer Health Acquires IntelliLearn to Expand Online Nursing Education Offerings
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- Wolters Kluwer Health announced it has acquired IntelliLearn Pty Ltd., a provider of online courseware solutions for nursing schools primarily in Australia and the U.S.. The acquisition will see IntelliLearn become part of Wolters Kluwer’s Health, Learning, Research & Practice (HLRP) business, a recognized leader in nursing education and practice solutions.
- The strategic move aims to broaden Wolters Kluwer's range of training modules designed to prepare
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Cardiosense Launches Nationwide SEISMIC-HF II Study to Validate AI Algorithm for Non-Invasive Heart Failure Monitoring
What You Should Know:
- Cardiosense, a medical AI company focused on transforming cardiovascular disease management announced the launch of SEISMIC-HF II. This nationwide study aims to validate the company’s machine learning algorithm for assessing intracardiac filling pressure, an early and critical indicator of acute heart failure decompensation.
- The study marks a significant step in Cardiosense's mission to provide smarter, personalized cardiac care for all heart failure
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NationsBenefits and Walmart Deepen Collaboration to Transform Health Plan Member Access to Benefits and Wellness Tools
What You Should Know:
- NationsBenefits®, a healthcare fintech, supplemental benefits, and outcomes platform, and Walmart, the world’s largest retailer announced they are continuing to work together to revolutionize how health plan members access essential benefits through innovative, tech-powered tools.
- The ongoing collaboration prominently features NationsBenefits’ proprietary Basket Analyzer Service (BAS) and the Walmart Everyday Health Signals™ program, which leverages
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