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CDC Awards Truveta Real-World Data Contract to Study COVID, Maternal Health, Pediatric Care

January 23, 2024

Via: HitConsultant

Truveta will provide the CDC with access to anonymized electronic health record (EHR) data from over 100 million patients, offering a comprehensive and timely snapshot of real-world healthcare experiences. This unprecedented access will equip CDC researchers with novel insights into: […]


Biomarker, Innovation

Cognito starts biomarker substudy in Alzheimer’s device trial

January 23, 2024

Via: Medical Device Network

Cognito Therapeutics has enrolled the first patient in a biomarker substudy within its HOPE pivotal trial evaluating sensory stimulation device in Alzheimer’s disease patients. The HOPE study (NCT05637801) is assessing the efficacy of Cognitio’s GammaSense Stimulation system in subjects with […]


Biomarker, Innovation

National Health Service launches new ‘blood matching’ genetic test

January 22, 2024

Via: Medical Device Network

The National Health Service (NHS) in the UK has introduced a ‘blood matching’ genetic test, marking a global first in personalised healthcare for patients with sickle cell disorder and thalassaemia. This new blood group genotyping test is expected to benefit […]


Innovation, Med Tech

AI-Powered Innovations: Redefining Breast Cancer Screenings and Mammograms

January 22, 2024

Via: Health IT Answers

Breast cancer screenings can save lives through earlier detection. Mammograms are among the most common tests, although MRI scans and ultrasounds are other possibilities. Numerous studies show artificial intelligence (AI) could improve outcomes in various ways. Such results enable health […]


Innovation, Medical Devices

Calcivis to introduce preventive dental technology in US

January 19, 2024

Via: Medical Device Network

Medical device company Calcivis is set to launch its new preventive bioluminescent dental imaging system in the US. The move comes after the company secured final-stage US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) pre-market approval (PMA) for its new ergonomic, wireless, […]


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Centene wins New Hampshire Medicaid contract

January 19, 2024

Via: Healthcare Dive

Nearly all states have some form of managed care in place, and contract with risk-based MCOs like Centene to provide care for certain Medicaid populations. MCOs are paid a set per-member per-month amount for their services. NH Healthy Families is […]


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Top healthcare trends in 2024

January 18, 2024

Via: Healthcare Dive

Challenges await the healthcare industry, which is still recovering nearly four years after the COVID-19 pandemic began. Insurers and hospitals face rising costs while digital health companies struggle to strategize after years-low levels of investment. In Washington, federal regulators may […]


Wellness

7 Morning Activities That Are Definitely Bad For Your Anxiety

January 18, 2024

Via: HuffPost

A rushed, stressful morning is never a goal but is often a reality for many folks. However, if there is ever a time of day when it’s important to prioritize your inner zen, it’s in the morning. “There’s this thing […]


Innovation, Research

Rising health insurance premiums linked to wage stagnation, study finds

January 17, 2024

Via: Healthcare Dive

Health insurance offered through employers represents the single largest source of coverage in the U.S. But premiums often rise faster than inflation and wage growth, frustrating employers who are on the hook for a large portion of climbing costs and […]


Innovation, Research

The New Era of Clinical Trials: Adopting Electronic Informed Consent

January 17, 2024

Via: HitConsultant

The clinical trials landscape continues to evolve and with it, an exponential growth in the adoption of electronic informed consent (eConsent) solutions. These solutions deliver a myriad of benefits for trial sponsors, sites and patients. However, there is still some […]


Innovation, Patient Experience

How Clinicians Navigate Drug-Drug Interactions to Protect Patients

January 16, 2024

Via: HitConsultant

Led by Dr. Michael Weiner and Dr. Alissa Russ-Jara, the research team meticulously analyzed doctors’ thought processes while navigating potential drug interactions. Their work focused on “positive cases,” instances where doctors successfully identified and mitigated an interaction risk. This deep […]


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Health IT Hires and Appointments

January 16, 2024

Via: Health IT Answers

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute Appoints New President Point32Health, the parent company of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan, announced that Emily Oken, MD, MPH, has been appointed the new president of the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute, […]


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HHS Urges Continuous Staff Cyber Training

January 16, 2024

Via: Health IT Answers

In a groundbreaking development, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has reached a settlement with Lafourche Medical Group, a Louisiana-based medical facility, following a phishing cyberattack that compromised the electronic protected health information of nearly 35,000 patients. […]


Innovation, Med Tech

Generative AI can identify social determinants of health data in notes, study finds

January 12, 2024

Via: Healthcare Dive

Large technology firms like Microsoft, Google, Oracle and Amazon have invested heavily in generative AI over the past year. Many firms have honed in on using the tools, which can create original text and images, to lessen administrative burden for […]


Biomarker, Innovation

These COVID Symptoms Are Red Flags That You Need Medical Attention

January 12, 2024

Via: HuffPost

When you have a COVID-19 infection, you’re told to isolate and stay away from others until you’re better. But while many folks do improve at home thanks to a combination of medication, rest, hydration and time, others require additional medical […]


Innovation, Medical Devices

The need for speed: Faster medical device timelines with the right coating

January 11, 2024

Via: Medical Device Network

Speed is of the essence for new medical devices entering the market – and the coating plays a vital role. Delays in the commercial launch of a medical device can have a serious impact on the bottom line and impede […]


Innovation, Med Tech

How is Europe’s MedTech industry navigating the EU MDR?

January 11, 2024

Via: Medical Device Network

The technical documentation requirements of the EU’s Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR) can be exhaustive and resource-consuming. At the upcoming Outsourcing in Clinical Trials: Medical Devices Europe 2023 conference experts from across the industry will dissect the challenges and opportunities […]


Innovation, Research

Clinical Trial Payments: Optimizing the Path Forward for Site Payments

January 10, 2024

Via: HitConsultant

Escalating competition for clinical trial sites, in tandem with other industry-wide challenges such as changing regulations; a lack of bandwidth and resources; identifying ideal sites and recruiting and retaining patients, are posing significant obstacles for sponsors and site teams within […]


Innovation, Medical Devices

Abbott and Tandem provide new option for diabetes management

January 9, 2024

Via: Medical Device Network

Abbott and Tandem Diabetes Care have announced the wireless integration of Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus continuous glucose monitor with the Tandem t:slim X2 insulin pump in the US. This announcement provides an additional treatment option for patients with diabetes […]


Innovation, Med Tech

Digital health funding last year reached lowest level since 2019: report

January 9, 2024

Via: Healthcare Dive

Digital health funding soared to record-breaking levels during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021, boosted by the rapid uptake of telehealth and other digital health technologies that aimed to preserve access to care. But investment began to decline in 2022, and […]