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Innovation, Med Tech

Google launches AI-backed search-and-answer tool for doctors

March 12, 2024

Via: Healthcare Dive

Technology behemoths like Google, Microsoft and Amazon, along with healthcare-specific vendors like Oracle Cerner and Epic, have launched a flurry of generative AI-backed software over the past year, most targeted toward streamlining clinical notetaking. A number of hospitals are already […]


News

HeartBeam secures new patents for cardiac monitoring technology

March 8, 2024

Via: Medical Device Network

Medical technology company HeartBeam has secured two new patents from the US Patent and Trademark Office on its core vector electrocardiography (VECG) technology. HeartBeam’s VECG technology gathers 3D signals of the heart, transforming them into a 12-lead ECG. The first […]


Wellness

5 wacky health trends that have gone viral

March 6, 2024

Via: Fox News

When it comes to health and wellness, trends can get strange. Many wacky wellness trends gain popularity when celebrities endorse them. When it comes to health trends, you should always be mindful of your own body. 10 FUNCTIONAL HEALTH PREDICTIONS […]


News

CDC drops its 5-day COVID isolation guidelines

March 1, 2024

Via: Fox News

It is no longer necessary to isolate for five days after testing positive for COVID-19, according to a Friday statement from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The new guidance tells people to stay home if they […]


Innovation, Research

Hair loss and prostate medication could also reduce heart disease risk, study finds

February 29, 2024

Via: Fox News

A drug that has long been used to treat two common men’s health conditions could have some unexpected benefits. Finasteride — more commonly known as Propecia or Proscar — has treated male pattern baldness and enlarged prostate in millions of […]


Regulatory

UnitedHealth under antitrust investigation by DOJ: reports

February 28, 2024

Via: Healthcare Dive

UnitedHealth is under investigation by the Department of Justice over antitrust concerns, according to reporting by the Examiner News and the Wall Street Journal. Over the past few weeks, investigators have been inquiring about UnitedHealth’s effect on competition in sectors […]


News

The Supreme Court Confronts a Public Health Challenge: Homeless Encampments

February 28, 2024

Via: Kaiser Health News

Homelessness is a soaring public health crisis, with a record 653,000 unhoused people in the United States, according to federal estimates. Tent and recreational vehicle encampments have exploded in recent years, crowding streets and sidewalks from Portland, Ore., to New […]


Wellness

Hate water? Here are 5 healthy alternatives, according to an NFL sports dietitian

February 28, 2024

Via: Fox News

Water is widely recommended as the healthiest beverage — but what if it’s not your thing? As it’s much easier to stay hydrated if you choose a drink you enjoy, Jordan Mazur, a San Francisco-based professional sports dietitian and nutrition […]


Innovation, Research

NHS capsule sponge test diagnoses Barrett’s oesophagus in trial

February 27, 2024

Via: Medical Device Network

The NHS in the UK has reported that an innovative capsule sponge test could effectively diagnose Barrett’s oesophagus, a precursor to oesophageal cancer, in a trial. The trial has demonstrated the test’s ability to reduce the need for invasive endoscopies […]


Innovation, Med Tech

Digital Health Company Experiences Using EHR APIs

February 27, 2024

Via: Health IT Answers

New research from a survey of digital health companies shows that most companies (73%) use standards-based application programming interfaces (APIs) when integrating with electronic health records (EHRs) (Figure 1). In 2020, ONC finalized its Cures Act Final Rule, which codified […]


EHR & EMR

Developing a Robust Data Strategy for Healthcare Organizations

February 26, 2024

Via: HitConsultant

Having a comprehensive data strategy is paramount in the healthcare sector. Data can be both a blessing and a curse for healthcare organizations, depending on how well they manage their data. On one hand, data is the key to unlocking […]


Innovation, Research

COVID pandemic triggered spike in antidepressant use among young females, study finds

February 26, 2024

Via: Fox News

Young people turned to antidepressants in greater numbers during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, new research has shown. Use of these medications was already on the rise prior to March 2020, but the pandemic accelerated that trend, according to a […]


Innovation, Med Tech

Only 37% of Medical Practices Receive Value-Based Care Payments, Black Book Survey Reveals

February 23, 2024

Via: HitConsultant

The survey also highlights the increasing demand for VBC consulting services. Two-thirds of providers venturing into VBC rely on advisors to navigate the complexities of: Care delivery challenges: Optimizing workflows and implementing evidence-based practices. Data analytics: Utilizing data to drive […]


Innovation, Med Tech

7 Digital Transformation Mistakes Made In Healthcare

February 23, 2024

Via: HitConsultant

The digital health market is projected to grow at a compound annual rate of approximately 25% from 2019 to 2025, according to NASDAQ. Needs for digital projects and initiatives have never been higher. However, investments in the sector, including in […]


News

Reprieve Cardiovascular Nabs $42M to Expand Intelligent Fluid Management for Heart Failure

February 22, 2024

Via: HitConsultant

Over 6.7 million Americans suffer from heart failure, with ADHF exacerbations leading to over a million hospital admissions annually. Frequent readmissions and prolonged hospital stays pose significant burdens on patients, healthcare systems, and costs. Reprieve’s intelligent fluid management system aims […]


News

Health Care Workers Push for Their Own Confidential Mental Health Treatment

February 22, 2024

Via: Kaiser Health News

States are redefining when medical professionals can get mental health treatment without risking notifying the boards that regulate their licenses. Too often, health care workers wait to seek counseling or addiction treatment, causing their work and patient care to suffer, […]


EHR & EMR

US digital therapeutics market to grow at 25% CAGR from 2022 to 2030

February 21, 2024

Via: Medical Device Network

The digital therapeutics (DTx) market in the US is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25% from 2022 to 2030, according to a new report. GlobalData’s DTx in Medical report notes that the growing sector […]


Innovation, Research

FDA approves allergy drug to lessen severity of reactions to peanuts, dairy, other foods

February 21, 2024

Via: Fox News

Food allergy sufferers have a new weapon in their fight against severe symptoms. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given the injectable Xolair (omalizumab) the green light for use in decreasing the risk of life-threatening reactions to certain […]


Innovation, Medical Devices

Highmark Grants Commercial Coverage to Theranica’s Wearable for Migraine Treatment

February 20, 2024

Via: HitConsultant

Migraine affects over 1 billion people worldwide, including 10% of children and adolescents. It’s a debilitating neurological condition that can significantly impact daily life. Traditional treatment options often involve medication with potential side effects or limitations. Theranica’s Nerivio REN wearable […]


Innovation, Medical Devices

X-trodes’ Smart Skin Earns FDA Clearance for Home-Based Electrophysiological Monitoring

February 20, 2024

Via: HitConsultant

Historically, electrophysiological monitoring confined patients to clinical settings with cumbersome equipment. X-trodes’ Smart Skin disrupts this paradigm by transforming an entire monitoring lab into a discreet, flexible, and entirely wireless patch. This empowers users with continuous, medical-grade monitoring in their […]