Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT that we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job.
News
ONC and HHS released HTI-5, the fifth version of the Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability Final Rule. In a move that’s intended to accelerate development, the rule trims back some of the requirements of the ONC Health IT Certification Program. (An ONC fact sheet has the details about which criteria have been revised or removed.) The rule also pressed pause on proposed changes to information blocking – a move that garnered support from organizations such as the EHR Association.
Stats
- An Experian Health survey found that 64% of providers plan to invest in AI for claims and denial management.
- An HFMA survey found that 84% of healthcare leaders say AI is the technology that will most fundamentally reshape healthcare in the next decade. Respondents believe AI will have its greatest impact in RCM workflows.
- A Flint Rehab study found that 70% of stroke survivors waited more than one week to start outpatient treatment, and more than 25% waited a month.
- A Tebra survey found that 91% of patients want their permission required every time AI is used to support diagnosis or treatment. Discomfort with AI’s use in diagnosis is highest among younger patients.
Partnerships
- X-ray AI applications from AZmed are now available through RapidAI‘s Rapid Enterprise Platform.
- Specialty infusion network Leap is collaborating with WeInfuse, a technology platform for independent infusion providers.
- Swisslog Healthcare company TransLogic is partnering with Matternet to create an automated drone transportation network for North American hospitals.
Products
- Limber Health announced Recovery Forecast to predict outcome trajectories for musculoskeletal rehab therapy.
- Mosai launched OASIS Intelligence to help home health agencies improve clinical documentation accuracy,
- Financial engagement vendor RevSpring announced its virtual agent (Let’s Talk) now supports patients making payment plans over the phone.
- Mental health practitioner platform SimplePractice introduced new analytics capabilities.
- Healthcare operations software maker symplr launched symplr Time and Scheduling.
- Dental AI company Videa announced that Ambient Coaching is available to customers using Videa Voice Notes.
Implementations
- University of Miami Health System selected Longitude Rx to support its specialty pharmacy program.
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts selected Medzown to improve access to clinical trials and advanced therapies for members with complex medical conditions.
Company News
- More than 180 of Aledade’s primary care and community health partners have been recognized by the American Heart Association for helping patients control hypertension through the Target: BP initiative.
- Operational AI platform Luma Health earned HITRUST AI Security Certification (ai2).
- Proto360 Health launched to give medical practices and employers remote monitoring capabilities to manage obesity care.
People
- Specialty medical practice software maker ModMed named Joe Harpaz as CEO and made three additional executive appointments. In addition, ModMed launched The AI-Powered Surgical Practice.
- Biomedical technologies company ImpediMed announced Dr. Nicole L. Stout as Chief Clinical Innovation Officer.
- Third party administrator Collective Health appointed Srikrishnan Srinivasa as Chief Operating Officer.
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