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MARCH 9, 2025

This can empower healthcare providers to be better diagnosticians and improve overall patient care, particularly for those at risk. The post Navigating Diagnostic Deserts: How Portable Ultrasound is Improving Maternal Healthcare in Africa appeared first on MedCity News.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The post AI is Revolutionizing Healthcare, But Are We Ready for the Ethical Challenges? Navigating the regulatory and ethical requirements of different medical data providers across many different countries, as well as safeguarding patient privacy, is a mammoth task that requires extra resources and expertise.

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MARCH 18, 2025

We need to embrace a more holistic, integrated approach to mental healthcare: one that combines the best of human expertise with rapid innovations of technology, all while being mindful of the real-world challenges faced by marginalized and underserved communities.

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MARCH 7, 2025

The post Making Automation a Mainstream Function in Healthcare Practices appeared first on MedCity News. [Sponsored] In a webinar sponsored byJotform, scheduled for Thursday, March 13 at 1 pm ET, panelists will discuss how health tech companies approach data automation and how practices implement it.

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DECEMBER 23, 2024

Several healthcare provisions, including drug reforms, were left out of the government funding bill, angering some healthcare leaders. The post Healthcare Leaders Slam Exclusion of Key Healthcare Provisions in Spending Package appeared first on MedCity News.

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APRIL 9, 2024

At a recent conference, executives from across the industry shared their thoughts on how the healthcare sector can ensure its use of AI is ethical and responsible. The post How Can Healthcare Ensure Responsible AI Use? They highlighted the need for collaboration, trust building and pragmatic thinking. appeared first on MedCity News.

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APRIL 7, 2024

Healthcare industry leaders think there is much to learn from the Change Healthcare cyberattack, and they hope the sector can apply these lessons to prevent a hack like this from ever happening again. The post 4 Lessons We Learned From The Change Healthcare Cyberattack appeared first on MedCity News.

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MARCH 18, 2025

The key to realizing the full potential of legacy systems in modern healthcare lies in overcoming interoperability challenges ensuring seamless data exchange between various systems while preserving the trusted reliability and security healthcare providers depend on.

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DECEMBER 19, 2024

Explainability empowers healthcare professionals to work in tandem with AI, ensuring that patients receive the most accurate and informed care. The post Unlocking AI Explainability for Trustworthy Healthcare appeared first on MedCity News. AI should augment, not replace, human provider expertise.

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OCTOBER 10, 2024

During the Reuters Total Health conference, two healthcare leaders debated whether AI has the potential to reduce healthcare disparities. The post Can AI Reduce Healthcare Disparities? One argued that the technology is not there yet, while the other argued that it’s about how people use AI.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The integration of AI into mental healthcare is more advanced than many realize because it’s not always obvious; frequently, it’s providing support to free up clinicians to spend more time with their patients or to get more patients into treatment. The post How AI Humanizes Mental Healthcare appeared first on MedCity News.

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MAY 21, 2024

Employers need healthcare data in order to make decisions, but the data isn’t always easy to get, experts said on a panel at MedCity INVEST. The post Why Healthcare Data Is Vital for Employers appeared first on MedCity News.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

As poverty, food insecurity, inadequate housing, and complex comorbidities persist, it is essential that rural healthcare leaders have tools and systems in place to address the health of their neighbors. The post Rural Healthcare Goes Beyond Care: Targeting SDOH to Improve Health Outcomes appeared first on MedCity News.

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OCTOBER 2, 2024

Here are four elements for a policy on noncompetes that will work for healthcare. The post Forging a Noncompete Policy That Works for Healthcare appeared first on MedCity News. A more measured approach to noncompete clauses can be fair to physicians and provider organizations, and also serve patients better.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

During a panel discussion at MedCity News’ INVEST Digital Health conference, three healthcare leaders shared their expert insight on what needs to change in order to improve the industry’s cybersecurity strategy. The post What Will It Take to Improve Healthcare Cybersecurity? appeared first on MedCity News.

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JULY 23, 2024

The National Community Pharmacists Association and providers argued that Change Healthcare didn’t take the needed precautions against the cyberattack that happened earlier this year. The post NCPA, Providers File Lawsuit Against UHG Over Change Healthcare Cyberattack appeared first on MedCity News.

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JANUARY 2, 2025

Many healthcare AI developers lack access to real-world data. The federated healthcare data network consists of more than 300 million patient records gathered from EHRs, claims data and patient registries. To address this, Atropos Health is allowing AI developers to train and deploy their models using its real-world evidence network.

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OCTOBER 16, 2024

In the future, healthcare AI startups that offer multimodal models may have an easier time raising venture capital than healthcare AI companies that don’t, according to Morgan Cheatham, vice president at Bessemer Venture Partners. The post How One Investor Views the Future of Healthcare AI appeared first on MedCity News.

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JULY 26, 2024

GenAI will help healthcare reach its destination of efficiency and superior outcomes, but we can’t lose sight of the need for human touch, quality interactions and data to navigate us forward. The post GenAI is a Goal but Not the Destination in Healthcare appeared first on MedCity News.

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JANUARY 15, 2025

AI/big data haven’t solved healthcare’s challenges. Healthcare? Despite advancements, systemic barriers persist, but AI offers potential to improve outcomes and efficiency. The post Is Big Data the Cure-all for U.S. appeared first on MedCity News.

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OCTOBER 23, 2024

Join us Thursday, October 24, at 1pm ET for a webinar sponsored by Personify Health on how employers navigate the intricate challenges posed by rising healthcare costs while prioritizing employee health and well-being. The post How Do Employers Address Rising Healthcare Costs? appeared first on MedCity News.

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OCTOBER 6, 2024

The post Rural Healthcare Needs More Than Just Telehealth appeared first on MedCity News. People working the most vital occupations, like farmers and ranchers, call the most remote areas in this country home. Their health shouldn’t suffer due to their choice of employment.

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DECEMBER 6, 2024

Leaders across healthcare, technology, and policy circles agree that cybersecurity isn’t just a technical necessity it’s foundational to patient safety The post Stronger Cybersecurity in Healthcare Starts with Smart Policy appeared first on MedCity News.

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MAY 13, 2024

Department of Justice recently launched a task force on healthcare monopolies. Experts have varying opinions on how it will impact the healthcare industry. The post DOJ Launches Task Force on Healthcare Monopolies: Will It Make A Difference? appeared first on MedCity News.

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JUNE 3, 2024

The post Collaboration is Vital to Creating Inclusive Healthcare Technologies appeared first on MedCity News.

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MAY 20, 2024

A good outsourced partner can work alongside in-house accountants and stay on top of the moving target of healthcare accounting regulations, addressing tax risks and identifying cost-saving opportunities. The post Tax Challenges for Healthcare Accounting Teams Bring Opportunity for Innovation appeared first on MedCity News.

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MAY 16, 2024

Healthcare appeared first on MedCity News. The dangers of polypharmacy and its increasingly wide reach across the American population make it imperative that we enhance the accuracy and efficiency of medication reconciliation processes. The post It’s Past Time to Prevent Polypharmacy in U.S.

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MAY 7, 2024

The post Tech-Driven Healthcare: Paving the Way for Scalable Solutions appeared first on MedCity News. There is a growing urgency for alternative solutions that support consumers where they are, and this is where the promise of digital health can be transformative.

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MAY 22, 2024

During a fireside chat at MedCity News’ INVEST conference, Nitin Natarajan — deputy director at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) — shared some key ideas that people need to understand about the current state of cybersecurity in the healthcare industry.

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AUGUST 30, 2024

Here is a selection of recent executive hires, retirements, promotions and layoffs occurring across the healthcare industry. The post Healthcare Moves: A Monthly Summary of Hires and Layoffs appeared first on MedCity News.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Healthcare organizations should work proactively with experts in the relevant domains to recognize and mitigate potential cybersecurity risks. The post Recognizing and Mitigating Cybersecurity Risks: Strategies for Healthcare Organizations appeared first on MedCity News. Here’s what to do to mitigate risk.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

By embracing available data, cutting-edge technology, and an intelligent marketplace, payers can design solutions that optimize costs across the entire healthcare ecosystem. The post Payers Possess the Tools to Tackle Rising Healthcare Costs appeared first on MedCity News.

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OCTOBER 21, 2024

Four healthcare executives shared their responses to this question during a panel at HLTH in Las Vegas. The post Can Primary Care Thrive Outside of Traditional Healthcare Players? Recent failures in the retail health space beg the question: Is primary care only suited to remain within traditional players?

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JANUARY 5, 2025

Healthcare experts should be on the lookout for trends related to digital health, prescription drug costs and healthcare coverage in 2025, according to LRVHealth. The post 5 Healthcare Predictions for 2025 from One VC Firm appeared first on MedCity News.

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AUGUST 16, 2024

The post StartUPDATES: New Developments from Healthcare Startups appeared first on MedCity News. Check out news from Alpha Sophia, MD Ally, Guardoc Health, and more.

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MAY 1, 2024

Walmart’s decision to shutter its healthcare division reflects just how difficult it is to achieve profitability in the primary care and telehealth markets. Experts think retailers simply aren’t prepared to handle the bevy of challenges that come along with delivering healthcare — but could this news also be a sign of the system being broken?

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JANUARY 19, 2025

Its tragic that it takes a shooter, aggravated by his back pain and frustrated with the healthcare system, to spark a necessary conversation about healthcare. The post Zero-Sum Game: The Current Healthcare System Is Reaching a Breaking Point appeared first on MedCity News.

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