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News 10/4/23

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Autism and neurodivergent care company Cortica raises $115 million in an extended Series D funding round led by CVS Health Ventures. Cortica will use the investment to bolster its technology, staff, research, and patient and provider experiences.


Webinars

October 25 (Wednesday) 2 ET. “AMA: The Power of Data Completeness.” Sponsor: Particle Health. Presenters: Jason Prestinario, MSME, CEO, Particle Health; Carolyn Ward, MD, director of clinical strategy, Particle Health. Is your healthcare organization looking to drive profitability and scale quickly? Our experts will explore how comprehensive clinical data can revolutionize the health tech landscape. This engaging discussion will cover trending topics such as leveraging AI and data innovation to enhance patient care and outcomes, real-world examples of organizations leading the charge in data-driven healthcare, overcoming challenges in data completeness and interoperability, and visionary perspectives on the future of care delivery.

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Howard Cutler (VillageMD) joins One Call as chief strategy and network officer.

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Panoramic Health names Tarek Elsawy, MD (Optum Care) CEO.


Announcements and Implementations

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Fraser (MN) selects NetSmart’s CareFabric technology and services for behavioral health.

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Customer review and feedback software company Swell develops the Patient Experience Management app to help practices gain real-time insights into the patient journey.

Elation Health announces GA of a unified EHR and billing solution.

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The Bone & Joint Center (NY) implements Athenahealth’s AthenaOne EHR, RCM, and patient engagement software.


Sponsor Updates

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  • AdvancedMD staff volunteer at The Green Urban Lunchbox, Encircle, St. Vincent De Paul Dining Hall, and The Road Home during the company’s day of service.
  • The Toledo Clinic in Ohio successfully leverages RCM optimization services from EClinicalWorks.
  • Nordic publishes a new episode of its “In Network” podcast titled “Designing for Health: Interview with Evan Heigert.”

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News 10/2/23

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Midi Health raises $25 million in a Series A funding round. The virtual care clinic caters to women experiencing menopause or peri-menopause.


Webinars

October 25 (Wednesday) 2 ET. “AMA: The Power of Data Completeness.” Sponsor: Particle Health. Presenters: Jason Prestinario, MSME, CEO, Particle Health; Carolyn Ward, MD, director of clinical strategy, Particle Health. Is your healthcare organization looking to drive profitability and scale quickly? Our experts will explore how comprehensive clinical data can revolutionize the health tech landscape. This engaging discussion will cover trending topics such as leveraging AI and data innovation to enhance patient care and outcomes, real-world examples of organizations leading the charge in data-driven healthcare, overcoming challenges in data completeness and interoperability, and visionary perspectives on the future of care delivery.

Previous webinars are on our YouTube channel. Contact Lorre to present or promote your own.


Acquisitions, Funding, Business, and Stock

Physical therapy software startup Nestor raises $1 million in pre-seed funding.


People

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Jon Stout (Optum Ventures) joins Motivo as chief business officer.


Announcements and Implementations

The Kentucky Primary Care Association will implement Azara Healthcare’s data reporting capabilities across clinics associated with the Kentucky Primary Care Clinically Integrated Network.

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Coordinated Behavioral Care in New York City selects social services referral software from Unite Us.

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CrossWinds Counseling & Wellness (KS) implements NetSmart’s CareFabric technology, including the MyEvolv EHR.


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Duly Health & Care (the former DuPage Medical Group), Chicago’s largest physicians group, announces layoffs and cutbacks on compensation and services, likely due to financial strain from a 2017 private equity deal that has left it with a large amount of debt. An earlier wave of layoffs took place in May, after which several executives left the company. Duly, with 150 locations in Illinois and Indiana, has had three CEOs in four years. Investments in IT infrastructure have also reduced the company’s liquidity, according to a financial analyst.


Sponsor Updates

  • EClinicalWorks publishes a new customer success story, “Unlock Healthcare Benefits with Healow.”
  • Nordic releases a new Making Rounds Podcast, “Under new (data) management podcast.”
  • TLC Vascular adds RCM software and services from EClinicalWorks.

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News 9/27/23

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Let’s Talk Interactive, a telehealth software and hardware company based in Charlotte, NC, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.


Webinars

October 25 (Wednesday) 2 ET. “AMA: The Power of Data Completeness.” Sponsor: Particle Health. Presenters: Jason Prestinario, MSME, CEO, Particle Health; Carolyn Ward, MD, director of clinical strategy, Particle Health. Is your healthcare organization looking to drive profitability and scale quickly? Our experts will explore how comprehensive clinical data can revolutionize the health tech landscape. This engaging discussion will cover trending topics such as leveraging AI and data innovation to enhance patient care and outcomes, real-world examples of organizations leading the charge in data-driven healthcare, overcoming challenges in data completeness and interoperability, and visionary perspectives on the future of care delivery.

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Acquisitions, Funding, Business, and Stock

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NorthStar Care, a virtual alcohol addiction treatment program, raises $6 million in seed funding.


People

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Intellivisit Solutions/UCP Merchant Medicine names Brian Khan, MD (Adventist Health) chief medical information officer.


Announcements and Implementations

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Montage Health (CA) launches a remote-patient monitoring program using technology from Cadence.

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In Maryland, St. Mary’s County Health Department leverages technology from WellCheck to launch a community services referral portal.

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Vida Integrated Health implements medical billing services from Adonis across all of its locations in Seattle.

Higi will incorporate ThoroughCare’s care coordination software into its consumer-facing Smart Health Stations. Payer-focused healthcare services company Modivcare acquired Higi in March from Babylon.

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Athletico Physical Therapy, with locations in 24 states and Washington, DC, selects EHR and practice management technology from NextGen.


Other

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Update: Community efforts to recruit a family physician to the Lostwithiel Medical Practice in Cornwall, succeed thanks to a viral music video that attracted GP Bethan Woodfield, originally from the area.


Sponsor Updates

  • EClinicalWorks supports community health centers with its continued progress towards enabling UDS Patient-Level Submission (UDS+) reporting via FHIR.
  • Nordic releases a new episode of its In Network podcast, “Making Rounds: Under new (data) management.”

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News 9/25/23

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CardioOne, a practice management company focused on independent cardiology practices, raises $8 million in seed funding. The company will use the investment to help solidify new partnerships with practices in Florida, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.


Webinars

October 25 (Wednesday) 2 ET. “AMA: The Power of Data Completeness.” Sponsor: Particle Health. Presenters: Jason Prestinario, MSME, CEO, Particle Health; Carolyn Ward, MD, director of clinical strategy, Particle Health. Is your healthcare organization looking to drive profitability and scale quickly? Our experts will explore how comprehensive clinical data can revolutionize the health tech landscape. This engaging discussion will cover trending topics such as leveraging AI and data innovation to enhance patient care and outcomes, real-world examples of organizations leading the charge in data-driven healthcare, overcoming challenges in data completeness and interoperability, and visionary perspectives on the future of care delivery.

Previous webinars are on our YouTube channel. Contact Lorre to present or promote your own.


Acquisitions, Funding, Business, and Stock

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Digital digestive health management software vendor Vivante Health raises $31 million in a Series B funding round, bringing its total raised to $47 million.


People

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Gajen Sunthara joins SimpliFed as CTO.

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On Belay Health Solutions names Andrew Herman (Steward Health Care) CFO.


Announcements and Implementations

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Clinical child psychologist Cierra Gromoff launches Kismet Health, which offers providers a telehealth platform designed for pediatric patients.

Northwest Oncology & Hematology implements Canopy’s oncology-focused workflow automation, clinical decision support, and remote patient monitoring software across its five offices in Illinois.

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Online physician marketplace Zocdoc begins offering free practice solutions including online scheduling, patient intake, and virtual care capabilities. The company plans to offer payment processing and patient-to-provider messaging services for a fee in the near future.


Other

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I’ve been a fan of Dr. Glaucomflecken for some time now, and so was intrigued to see this profile of his wife, Lady Glaucomflecken, ahead of her keynote at this week’s University of Vermont Cancer Center’s Women’s Health and Cancer Conference. Kristin Flanary has her own story to tell when it comes to the absurdities of the healthcare system, some of which has to do with caring for her husband, Will Flanary, MD during a sudden cardiac arrest and his bouts with cancer. Online registration for the free conference is still open.


Sponsor Updates

  • EClinicalWorks releases a new podcast, “Unlocking Reporting Capabilities in EBO.”
  • Nordic releases a new Designing for Health Podcast, “Interview with Tricia Baird, MD.”
  • Total Health Care (MD) significantly reduces its patient no-show rate by implementing the EClinicalWorks Healow no-show prediction AI model.

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News 9/18/23

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White-label virtual care delivery company OpenLoop Health expands its headquarters in Des Moines, Iowa by occupying a second floor of office space. The building OpenLoop occupies has also been renamed OpenLoop Tower. The company expects to start renovating an additional floor before the end of the year.


Webinars

September 21 (Thursday) 2 ET. “Unlock open enrollment best practices to stop future denials.” Sponsor: Waystar. Presenter: Lauren Tungate, solution strategist team lead, Waystar. Nearly half of insured Americans consider changing their insurance coverage each fall, necessitating provider safeguards to stop increased denials, find hidden coverage, and prevent uncompensated care. This webinar will crack open enrollment best practices, such as using different data sources to get an accurate picture of benefit details; leveraging automation to identify hidden coverage, confirm active insurance, and avoid lost revenue; and simplifying eligibility workflows to reduce the financial burden on patients and strain on staff.

October 25 (Wednesday) 2 ET. “Live Ask Me Anything Webinar: The Power of Data Completeness.” Sponsor: Particle Health. Presenters: Jason Prestinario, MSME, CEO, Particle Health; Carolyn Ward, MD, director of clinical strategy, Particle Health. Is fragmented data impacting your organization and its ability to scale quickly? Our experts will discuss the advantage of having a 360-degree, real-time view of your patients. Access to analytic-ready data supports proactive care by enabling rapid clinical decision-making, stratifying high-risk patients, developing and using personalized treatment plans, lowering cost, and quickly closing care gaps.

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Announcements and Implementations

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Hampton Roads Radiology Associates (VA) selects revenue cycle and practice management software and services from Healthcare Administrative Partners.

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Presbyterian Medical Services, an FQHC based in New Mexico, implements VirtualHealth’s Helios care coordination technology.

Privia Health will roll out Navina’s AI-powered clinical decision support software across its practices.

Summit Medical Specialists (KY) will supplement its Ob/Gyn care with virtual behavioral healthcare services from Iron Health.

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Henry County Health Center will go live on Oracle Health through a partnership with Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center.


Government and Politics

A HIStalk reader reports from AHIP that “National Coordinator Micky Tripathi, PhD, MPP says QHINs will go live in November or December, initially for provider-to-provider treatment purposes, with FHIR-based exchanges to follow in Q1.”


Other

The Georgia Department of Community Health notifies Medicaid providers that it sent termination/revalidation emails in error. The department attributes the error to a contractor, which mistakenly sent out a test email not intended for mass distribution.


Sponsor Updates

  • Seashore MD streamlines patient booking and patient acquisition with EClinicalWorks EHR and Healow solutions.
  • Nordic releases a new “Making Rounds” podcast, “Emerging opportunities with cloud-based EHRs.”
  • EClinicalWorks publishes a new customer success story, “Unlock Healthcare Benefits with Healow.”

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