- LunaPBC now enables members to access their electronic health records (EHRs) in the LunaDNA platform via Medfusion’s Patient Data Application Program Interfaces (APIs).- Individuals can now leverage Medfusion’s national health data network to consolidate their health records and help drive discovery through private, secure data sharingLunaPBC — founder of LunaDNA, the first community-owned genomic and health data platform — now enables members to access their electronic health records (EHRs)
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Led by Former athenahealth CEO Jonathan Bush, Firefly Health Raises $10.2M for Tech-Enabled Concierge Medicine
- FireFly Health Raises $10M for Tech-Enabled Concierge Medicine, Former athenahealth CEO Jonathan Bush Appointed Executive Chairman- Firefly Health raises $10.2M in Series A funding for technology-powered concierge medicine service led by F-Prime Capital and Oak HC/FT.- athenahealth Co-Founder and former CEO Jonathan Bush appointed as Executive ChairmanFirefly Health, a technology-powered concierge medicine service for average Americans, announced today it has closed $10.2 million in a Series A
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Cerner Unveils 5 Finalists for code App Challenge to Advance Consumers’ Access to EHRs
- Cerner announces Baystate Health, Cerner ITWorks at Adventist Health, Intelliaide, Mindset Medical, and Optimize as the finalists for Cerner’s code App Challenge.
- The finalists will work directly with Cerner engineers at CHC, after which they will present a working demo of their app.
- The winning individual or team will receive a one-year membership to the code program, with Cerner engineers helping guide the app through the validation process.
Cerner has announced the five
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27 Healthcare Consumer Insight & Digital Engagement Trends to Watch
- Majority of patients are depending on online reviews, ratings, and reputation more than ever when choosing a physician, according to a new Binary Fountain survey.
- Recent years have shown explosive growth in the use of digital tools for research into the choice of physician and healthcare needs.
- The 2019 “Healthcare Consumer Insight & Digital Engagement survey reveals critical trends into how patients look to online reviews, ratings and brand reputation when it comes to
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Baptist Health South Florida Launches Spanish and English Patient Access Solutions
Quick Glance- Baptist Health South Florida launches new online patient access experience for consumers with technology from Kyruus- Solution enhances digital capabilities for Both English- and Spanish-Speaking consumers in the greater Miami areaKyruus announced that Baptist Health South Florida is now leveraging its ProviderMatch for Consumers and ProviderMatch® for Consumers in Spanish solutions. As a result, English- and Spanish-speaking patients in the Greater Miami Area can easily search for
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Dysfunctional Patient Billing Major Distraction for Patients & Clinicians
Dysfunctional patient billing is a major distraction for both patients and clinicians, according to recent research conducted by HIMSS in partnership with OODA Health. The research report reveals patients are distracted by bills and payment concerns resulting in a lower level of compliance and adherence to medical plans. Clinicians are distracted by clerical/financial tasks that limit time with or take time away from patients. This research complicates the simple construct of patient billing as
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MaineGeneral Health Expands Allscripts Sunrise EHR Footprint Through 2027
· MaineGeneral Health expands Allscripts Sunrise EHR footprint through 2027
· Implementing Allscripts ambulatory platform will help MaineGeneral Health achieve a single clinical patient record
· FollowMyHealth solutions will serve as the foundation for patient engagement strategy
MaineGeneral Health has expanded its Allscripts Sunrise EHR footprint through 2027, which includes the implementation of Sunrise Ambulatory Care, the entire Sunrise Perioperative suite
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NTT Data, Google Cloud to Develop Healthcare Solutions to Improve Patient Experience
NTT DATA Services, a global technology services provider, today announced a collaboration with Google Cloud to develop next-gen healthcare solutions designed to improve patient experience, while creating more efficient operations and reducing costs for providers and health plans.Collaboration DetailsNTT DATA is working with Google Cloud to deliver digital offerings in cloud, analytics and artificial intelligence that enable providers to gain better access to insights and solutions needed to
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Patient Engagement Platform Luma Health Nabs $16M to Optimize Patient Experience
Luma Health Patient Engagement Platform enables healthcare providers and health systems to maximize patient outcomes across the entire patient journey.Luma Health, a patient engagement platform, today announced $16 million in Series B equity funding, bringing total equity funding to $25.7 million. Led by PeakSpan Capital and with strategic investments from Cisco Investments, the Texas Medical Center, and continued investment from U.S. Venture Partners, Luma Health will use this round of funding
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Maine Health, Anthem Form Joint Venture to Offer Medicare Advantage Plans
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Maine and MaineHealth today announced the two organizations will be collaborating on a joint venture to offer Medicare Advantage health insurance plans for 2020 under the Anthem | MaineHealth brand. This joint venture effort, named AMH Health, LLC, will bring together the core strengths of the region’s leading health care system and health insurer, their brand recognition, as well as their expertise in providing a comprehensive approach to care that will
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