What You Should Know:
- Google has introduced Health AI Developer Foundations (HAI-DEF), a public resource designed to empower developers in building and implementing AI models for healthcare more efficiently.
- The initiative aims to democratize AI development in the healthcare sector, fostering innovation and improving patient care.
Addressing Challenges in Healthcare AI Development
Developing AI for healthcare presents unique challenges:
Data Requirements: Large,
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Report: Gen Z Leaving Healthcare in Droves Due to Toxic Culture
What You Should Know:
- A new report from Soliant Health reveals a concerning trend: healthcare professionals across all age groups are leaving the industry due to job stress, poor work-life balance, and unhealthy workplace cultures.
- Surprisingly, Gen Z (ages 18-27) is leading the exodus, with over 22% planning to leave their healthcare jobs within the next 1-3 years.
Generational Differences in Departure Drivers
While all generations struggle with workplace challenges,
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AdventHealth Tops Gartner’s Healthcare Supply Chain Ranking for 2024
What You Should Know:
- Gartner has released its 16th annual Healthcare Supply Chain Top 25 ranking, and AdventHealth has claimed the top spot for the first time.
- The prestigious ranking recognizes US health systems demonstrating leadership in supply chain management amidst a challenging environment.
Navigating Disruption and Prioritizing Risk Management
This year's ranking highlights the resilience of healthcare supply chains in the face of ongoing disruptions, including
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Primary Care Provider Forward Closes Its Doors
What You Should Know:
- Forward, a technology-driven preventive primary care provider, has announced the immediate closure of all its locations and the shutdown of its mobile app.
- The sudden announcement leaves members scrambling to find new providers and access their medical records.
Immediate Cessation of Services
Effective immediately, Forward has ceased all operations, including:
Employee Layoffs: All 200 Forward employees will be laid off. Closure of
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General Catalyst’s HATCo Acquires Summa Health for $485M, Eliminates $850M in Debt
What You Should Know:
- Health Assurance Transformation LLC (HATCo), a General Catalyst company has reached an agreement to acquire Summa Health, an Ohio-based health system for $485M.
- The $485M acquisition combined with Summa Health's current cash reserves, will enable the health system to eliminate $850 million in existing debt. Furthermore, the remaining funds will establish a new community foundation dedicated to improving community health in the Greater Akron
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Epic in the Public Cloud: Scalability and Satisfaction on the Rise, But Challenges Remain
What You Should Know:
- Over the past few years, healthcare organizations have increasingly turned to public cloud providers like AWS and Microsoft Azure to host their Epic electronic health record (EHR) systems. Driven by the promise of scalability, cost savings, and improved performance, this trend shows no signs of slowing down.
- A new report from KLAS Research provides an updated look at the viability of Epic in the public cloud, highlighting both successes and ongoing
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Data Velocity in Healthcare: Why Speed Matters
In healthcare, where the stakes are incredibly high, the speed at which we can share, process, and act on data significantly influences patient outcomes and brings success in value-based care arrangements. A recent survey found that only 47% of organizations are using data aged less than 24 hours for working care gaps, and just 39% of organizations use similarly recent data for patient stratification and building cohorts. Stale data can mean inadequate care and missed opportunities to manage
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Epic Unveils Expanded APIs for Healthcare App Developers
What You Should Know:
- EHR leader Epic announced the expansion of its Application Program Interfaces (APIs) for healthcare app developers.
- These APIs, available at no cost, will enable developers to access a more comprehensive view of the patient, supporting the latest standards in data exchange.
Enhanced Interoperability for Personalized Care
The expanded APIs are designed to support version 3 of the United States Core Data for Interoperability (USCDI v3).
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2024 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired Survey: Governance and Automation Shape Healthcare IT
What You Should Know:
The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has released its annual Digital Health Most Wired (DHMW) survey report, providing valuable insights into the digital health progress of healthcare organizations (HCOs) worldwide.
- The 2024 survey reveals a significant shift towards governance and automation in key digital domains, reflecting a growing emphasis on leveraging technology to improve patient care and operational
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Debunking the Myths of Self-Directed Care
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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