Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 26, 2024

Like many states, Nebraska is facing a significant shortage of trained emergency medical workers. As a predominantly rural state, many of its community fire and ambulance services rely heavily on volunteers. But recruitment and retention of EMTs has become a major challenge. THE PROBLEM With older volunteers retiring and younger ones moving on to other opportunities, departments are struggling to attract new volunteers, placing increased pressure on those who remain.

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FierceHealthIT

AUGUST 26, 2024

Electronic health records giant Epic recently announced plans to transition its customers to a new government-backed data exchange by the end of next year. | Carequality and Epic both revealed plans to align with TEFCA, signaling potentially a "tectonic shift" in the interoperability landscape and the rising influence of the federal government's nascent network, health IT experts say.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 26, 2024

For the 78th episode of the CIO podcast hosted by Healthcare IT Today, we are joined by Yolanda VanRiel, PhD, RN, MEDSURG-BC, OCN, CNE, ANEF, Associate Professor and Department Chair of Nursing at North Carolina Central University (Also available at NCCU Online ) to talk about the state of nursing in healthcare today! We kick this episode off by discussing the major challenges nursing faces today.

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FierceHealthIT

AUGUST 26, 2024

A new specialty pharmacy program by digital health company Waltz Health has been created to lower costs for payers and provide better experiences for patients and pharmacies. | Waltz Connect will use its AI engine to route specialty drug prescriptions to the most ideal location for payers and patients based on weighted attributes. The company is also partnering with Reliance Rx.

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Healthcare communication has evolved from handwritten notes and paper charts to digital tools like EHRs, telemedicine, and AI-powered platforms. This blog explores how these advancements improve patient outcomes, streamline care delivery, and enhance provider collaboration. Learn about the role of mobile health (mHealth) apps, secure messaging, and social media in bridging communication gaps.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 26, 2024

The Addition of TempoPay to the HPS/PayMedix Portfolio Creates a Comprehensive End-to-End Payments Solution for Employees HPS / PayMedix today announced the acquisition of TempoPay , an innovative payments solution created at Redesign Health that helps employees access medical, dental, pharmacy, and other expenses not paid by their insurance. Together, HPS/PayMedix and TempoPay now offer a comprehensive healthcare financing and payments solution, addressing the issues of health equity, affordabi

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Lloyd Price

AUGUST 26, 2024

Exec Summary: The National Health Service (NHS) in the UK has a long history of innovation, but challenges such as funding constraints and bureaucratic hurdles can hinder progress. A points system, similar to the Australian immigration system, could provide a structured and transparent framework for incentivising and supporting innovation within the NHS.

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FierceHealthIT

AUGUST 26, 2024

In this week's episode of "Podnosis," we dive into a discussion with two founders of the | In this week's episode of "Podnosis," we dive into a discussion with two founders of the Coalition for Health AI about why both local providers and the federal government must play a role in overseeing AI in healthcare.

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Lloyd Price

AUGUST 26, 2024

Exec Summary: Hardware as a Service (HaaS) is rapidly becoming a significant trend in the healthcare industry, offering innovative solutions to traditional challenges. By providing healthcare providers with access to advanced medical devices and equipment on a subscription basis, HaaS eliminates the need for upfront capital investments and ensures that organizations have access to the latest technology.

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FierceHealthIT

AUGUST 26, 2024

A major drugmaker’s plan to trade out upfront 340B discounts for rebates has found swift pushback from both hospitals participating in the drug subsidy program and the government administration tha | The drugmaker said it plans to require DSH covered entities obtain their drug discounts by submitting for a rebate after dispensing. That approach would add financial and liquidity strain to safety-net hospitals and goes against 340B statute, per a hospital industry group statement that was echoed b

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AUGUST 26, 2024

In an increasingly digital healthcare landscape, mental health practices recognize the need to implement Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems to improve operational efficiency, enhance patient care, and streamline administrative processes. However, before diving into the implementation process, it’s crucial to assess the financial impacts and return on investment (ROI) associated with adopting an EHR system.

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FierceHealthIT

AUGUST 26, 2024

McKesson plans to grow its oncology platform by investing nearly $2.5 billion into a community oncology clinic operator’s business and administrative services arm. | The deal fleshes out McKesson's oncology platform and adds hundreds of affiliated providers to its oncology network.

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Iris Telehealth

AUGUST 26, 2024

A robust quality management program considers a patient’s care across the patient journey, encompassing multiple facets. By viewing elements of a patient’s care and measuring standards of care across this continuum, effective quality management enables organizations to improve patient outcomes. When deployed correctly, a quality management program can improve outcomes related to: Patient volumes Provider efficiency Patient access Provider processes Patient experiences Financial success A quality

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LeanIX

AUGUST 26, 2024

ERP Transformation to SAP S/4HANA is about far more than just a software upgrade. Discover five key steps for ensuring success in your transformation.

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Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is transforming healthcare by enabling providers to track patient health outside traditional clinical settings. This blog explores the role of technology in RPM, including wearable devices, mobile apps, and connected medical tools that collect and share real-time data. Discover how RPM expands care access, improves outcomes, enhances patient engagement, and reduces costs by shifting from reactive to proactive care.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

AUGUST 26, 2024

Chronic disease management protocols are structured plans designed to optimize the care of patients with long-term conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. These protocols are essential for ensuring that patients receive consistent, high-quality care. They typically include guidelines for monitoring health, administering treatments, and making lifestyle adjustments.

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Health Populi

AUGUST 26, 2024

“Voter registration in hospitals is the new frontier in health care.” That’s the headline in a WBUR story last week detailing the efforts of health care professionals in “amplifying” their patients’ voices inside and outside of the hospital walls by advocating for their health citizenship — through voter registration and public health policy advocacy.

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