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AI chatbots boost patient engagement and reduce clinician workload, study shows

Healthcare It News

Chatbots powered by artificial intelligence are emerging as meaningful tools in remote patient monitoring and chronic disease management, with the potential to improve diagnostic accuracy, support clinicians, and boost patient adherence. These were among the findings of a peer-reviewed study, "Revolutionizing Medicine: Chatbots as Catalysts for Improved Diagnosis, Treatment, and Patient Support," published in Cureus.

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Thinking About Trimming Your Marketing Budget? Read This First.

Healthcare Success

Trimming your marketing budget might seem like a quick way to cut costs, but it can hurt your healthcare business more than you thinkespecially during economic uncertainty. While the U.S. economy remains numerically strong, 53%of Americans think its on the wrong track. With uncertainty surrounding impending tariffs, inflation, a tightening labor market, and rising healthcare costs, consumer confidence is beginning to dip.

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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

Oz is now the head of more than 160 million Americans' health coverage, and enters the role at a time of major upheaval for the agency and its parent department.

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Thinking About Trimming Your Marketing Budget? Read This First.

Healthcare Success

Trimming your marketing budget might seem like a quick way to cut costs, but it can hurt your healthcare business more than you thinkespecially during economic uncertainty. While the U.S. economy remains numerically strong, 53%of Americans think its on the wrong track. With uncertainty surrounding impending tariffs, inflation, a tightening labor market, and rising healthcare costs, consumer confidence is beginning to dip.

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Bridging Innovation & Patient Care: The Growing Role of AI

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Co-founder & CEO at Tattva.Health

AI is transforming clinical trials—accelerating drug discovery, optimizing patient recruitment, and improving data analysis. But its impact goes far beyond research. As AI-driven innovation reshapes the clinical trial process, it’s also influencing broader healthcare trends, from personalized medicine to patient outcomes. Join this new webinar featuring Simran Kaur for an insightful discussion on what all of this means for the future of healthcare!

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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

Hims & Hers is expanding access to Eli Lilly's branded weight loss drug Zepbound and diabetes drug Mounjaro as well as generic liraglutide through its weight loss platform.

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Houston, Do We Have a Lawyer? The Legal Black Hole of Astronaut Health Care

Bill Of Health

Telehealth Houston, Do We Have a Lawyer? The Legal Black Hole of Astronaut Health Care Its 2035. Halfway to Mars, a spacecrafts chief medical officer collapses from a massive stroke. With Earth more than 50 million miles away, the crew scrambles for a telemedicine lifeline. Yet, amid this high-stakes emergency, questions remain: Who legally authorizes medical interventions?

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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

Fierce Healthcare talked to a dozen experts about what key changes the U.S. has gone through since COVID-19 became a pandemic. Here are their takeaways.

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Report: Not-for-Profit Hospitals See Margin Improvements in 2025

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Fitch Ratings has released a report revealing an improvement in the median financial performance of Fitch-rated not-for-profit (NFP) hospitals and healthcare systems with early fiscal year ends (FYE) in 2024, compared to the previous year. – While this positive trend suggests a potential stabilization, full calendar year (CY) 2024 medians are expected to remain below pre-pandemic levels.

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Enhancing healthcare productivity and security with Windows Cloud solutions  

Cloud Blogs

Healthcare providers who work with patients every day know that there is nothing more important than getting them the treatment and care they need. Data is critical to this work, as accurate and timely patient data can be key to making the right healthcare decisions. Security and resiliency are crucial to healthcare technology: patient data and the applications used in healthcare settings must be kept secure and accessed only by authorized personnel.

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Suki Launches AI Prescription Order Generation from Ambient Visits

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Suki, the leader in artificial intelligence (AI) technology for healthcare, today announced the industrys first-ever capability to generate and stage prescription orders from ambient visits. – This new feature will be available within its flagship product, Suki Assistant, and was developed at the request of clinicians.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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VA names additional medical centers for Oracle EHR in 2026

Health Care Dive

The sites include four medical centers and their associated clinics in Ohio, three in Indiana, one in Kentucky and another site in Alaska.

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Why TEFCA offers a promising future for interoperability

Meditech

One of the most important initiatives in interoperability today is the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement, otherwise known as TEFCA. I recently participated in a discussion with Steven Lane, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Health Gorilla, to discuss the role of TEFCA in improving patient care coordination, facilitating better-informed medical decisions and improving operational efficiency.

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Aveanna To Acquire Thrive Skilled Pediatric Care For $75M

Home Health Care

Aveanna Healthcare Holdings (NASDAQ: AVAH) has announced plans to acquire Thrive Skilled Pediatric Care for $75 million. The acquisition, announced Thursday, will deepen Aveannas reach in several of the states in which it operates and expand its footprint into two new states. I am thrilled to welcome the entire Thrive Skilled Pediatric Care team to Aveanna, Jeff Shaner, CEO of Aveanna, said in a statement.

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Simplifying Clinical Trials: Addressing Technology Challenges for Site Teams

HIT Consultant

Rajneesh Patil Vice President, Digital Innovation at IQVIA Nicholas Whitney, Senior Director, Site Suite, IQVIA Technologies In recent years, clinical research and development stakeholders have put tremendous effort into improving patient-centered clinical trials, where patients feel valued as partners in the processes and approaches to care that impact their health.

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From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven

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ComForCare Franchise Acquires Independent Living Facility

Home Health Care

The owner of a ComForCare franchise location identified the perfect segue into a new market with the purchase of an independent living facility. Nikhil Mehrotra, owner of a ComForCare franchise in Farmington Hills, Michigan, purchased Comfort Cove, an independent living facility in West Bloomfield, Michigan, in March. The expansion into independent living allows the home care provider to retain clients longer while enhancing continuity of care, Mehrotra told Home Health Care News.

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Sohar Health and Talkiatry Partner to Automate Insurance Verification

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Sohar Health , an AI-driven eligibility determination and Verification of Benefits (VoB) provider, has announced a partnership with Talkiatry to automate Talkiatry’s insurance verification process. – Sohar Health’s Eligibility Automation technology is designed specifically for behavioral health providers.

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The question every health system leader should be asking when it comes to cybersecurity

Nordic

Hospitals are well-versed in disaster preparedness. Fire drills? Check. Emergency generator tests? Of course. Surge plans for flu season or COVID-19 spikes? Built into the playbook. But theres one type of disaster that still gets treated as someone elses problem the province of the CIO or the security consultant rather than what it really is: a full-blown, system-wide, clinical crisis.

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Daymark Health Launches with $11.5M to Redefine Cancer Care

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Daymark Health , a company aiming to redefine the cancer care experience, has publicly launched with an $11.5M in seed funding co-led by Maverick Ventures and Yosemite , with additional participation from Oncology Ventures. Daymark was launched out of Healthcare Foundry, with Robert Pahlavan and Jonathan Rhodes as co-founders leading thesis development. – The company began operations this year in partnership with a leading payer in the Northeast, providing evi

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How to Make The Best Benefits Decisions for 2025's Workforce: An HR and Total Rewards Guide

Speaker: Kaitlin Ruby Carroll

Retaining top talent in 2025 means rethinking benefits. In a competitive job market, fertility benefits are more than just offerings - they are a commitment to your team’s well-being. Gain critical insights into the latest fertility benefits strategies that can help position your organization as an industry leader. Our expert will explore the unique advantages and challenges of each model, share success stories from top organizations, and offer practical strategies to make benefits decisions tha

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News 4/4/25

HIStalk

Top News Leaders from the Senate and House Veterans Affairs.

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Why Nurse Leaders Deserve a Seat at the AI Table

HIT Consultant

Ali Morin, MSN, RN, NI-BC, Chief Nursing Informatics Officer, symplr AI is unlocking new possibilities for care delivery. As the frontline guardians of patient care, nurses play a critical role in ensuring AI solutions effectively address healthcares most pressing challenges. To fully harness AIs potential, healthcare organizations must bring nurses, other clinicians and nurse leaders to the decision-making table.

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HHS Cuts Impacting Human Subject Research – No More SACHRP?

HKLaw

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary's Advisory Committee on Human Research Protections (SACHRP) appears to have bene disbanded.

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KLAS Report Evaluates AI Data Science Solutions in Healthcare

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – A new report from KLAS Research examines the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) within healthcare data science solutions. – The KLAS report, which builds upon a previous KLAS analysis, explores how healthcare organizations are utilizing these technologies, the outcomes they are achieving, and the effectiveness of vendor partnerships in driving success.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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Putting patient safety first: 4 ways technology can drive positive patient outcomes

Spok Inc

When looking at the ECRIs top patient safety concerns for 2025, Spok outlines four innovative ways clinical communication technology is designed to improve patient outcomes in healthcare. The post Putting patient safety first: 4 ways technology can drive positive patient outcomes appeared first on Spok Inc.

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Lark Joins CVS Caremark PBM for GLP-1 Obesity Management

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Lark Health , a conversational-AI health coaching platform for managing chronic conditions today announced that CVS Caremark clients can now access Lark’s suite of coaching programs through CVS Caremark’s clinically-vetted digital health solutions platform. – The offering includes Lark’s end-to-end GLP-1 Cost Containment and Obesity Management solution.

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EPtalk by Dr. Jayne 4/3/25

HIStalk

I finally have some solid data from the recent.

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GoodRx Launches E-commerce Experience for Retail Pharmacies

HIT Consultant

Source: GoodRx e-commerce experience What You Should Know: – GoodRx , a platform for medication savings in the U.S., today announced a new e-commerce experience for retail pharmacies, designed to improve how consumers obtain their medications through the GoodRx platform. The company is initially launching this experience with the Midwest-based retailer Hy-Vee. – GoodRx’s e-commerce capability bridges online consumer engagement with prescription fulfillment, demonstrating the co

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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Morning Headlines 4/4/25

HIStalk

HSCC Calls for One-Year Consultative Process with Administration on Healthcare.

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Konica Minolta Healthcare Unveils Next-Gen Exa® Platform

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas, Inc. has launched its next-generation Exa Platform, headlined by the most advanced version of Exa PACS|RIS to date. – The new feature boasts significantly improved Multi Planar Reconstruction (MPR) functionality and full 3D generated image reconstruction and segmentation. This significant upgrade introduces a new API platform, marking a pivotal shift towards seamless integration with strategic partners and a more comprehensi

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Healthcare ECONOMIST

Federal judge nixes FDA’s lab-developed test rule. Is AI a solution to the hospital staffing crisis ? PBM price floor in Montana ? AI finds new uses for old drugs.

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Dr. Oz confirmed to lead CMS

Health Care Dive

Dr. Mehmet Oz, a physician and TV personality, will lead the agency during a turbulent time for federal health programs as the HHS lays off thousands of staffers and Republicans float potential cuts to Medicaid.

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How To Empower Your Workforce With Modern Fertility Benefits

Speaker: Andrea Wuchiski

In an era where a workforce spans multiple generations, HR managers and Total Rewards leaders face the unique challenge of designing benefits packages that cater to diverse employee needs. This session will delve into how comprehensive fertility benefits can bridge generational gaps, support employees’ health, and enhance workplace satisfaction. Join us for an insightful session that highlights the strategic importance of fertility benefits in today’s competitive job market.