Electronic Health Reporter

AUGUST 2, 2023

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Baha Zeidan, CEO, Azalea Health. The push to develop and deploy electronic health records (EHRs) over the past 15 years has brought many changes to the healthcare industry, but the work to fully realize […] The article 15 Years Later: The State of Electronic Health Records appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 28, 2023

Clínica Alemana Osorno, located in southern Chile, has introduced digital communication workflows that leverage connected care. Digital workflows are helping the clinic create a better patient experience, enhance workforce efficiency and increase access to care across its 46 medical specialties and four facilities. With more than 300,000 outpatient appointments per year, Clínica Alemana Osorno is one of the largest healthcare providers in southern Chile.

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AMD Telemedicine

AUGUST 2, 2023

This blog was originally published in September 2020 and was updated in August 2023. Over the past decade, telehealth has become increasingly popular as a means to provide care to patients. However, the adoption of telehealth services has become more of a priority for healthcare providers since the onset of the pandemic. In fact, according to a GoodRx survey, over 60% of physicians and nurses plan on using telehealth in combination with in-person visits in the future.

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KevinMD

AUGUST 12, 2023

In the future, I foresee a world without pandemics, cancer becoming a thing of the past, and advancements that enable bionic adaptations to our bodies, leading to a life expectancy of easily over one hundred years. While some of these advancements may seem distant, we are on the cusp of making them a reality within Read more… The future of medicine: Advancements and greed collide originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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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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Health Populi

AUGUST 3, 2023

An aging U.S. population with a preference for growing older at home — and a fiscally challenging health care financing outlook — are setting the demographic and financial table for the shift of medical care to peoples’ homes discussed in The State of Health at Home Models: Key Considerations and Opportunities , published by the American Medical Association (AMA).

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Electronic Health Reporter

AUGUST 24, 2023

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Mitch Geisler, CEO, LevelJump Healthcare Corp. Canada’s overwhelmingly troubled healthcare system continues to dominate conversations among many, particularly those residing in the province of Ontario. While there is no one-size-fits-all solution to tackle these […] The article How Can We Get Healthcare Back In the Hands of Physicians, and Reduce Burnout?

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 31, 2023

Following conversations in Washington and state capitals, the American Telemedicine Association published its new Health Data Privacy Principles this week. They're meant to address concerns about state privacy laws governing consumer health data, according to ATA, which is urging policymakers to ensure conditions that stimulate innovation and advance patient access to virtual care.

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Digital Health Global

AUGUST 29, 2023

Atropos Health , renowned for its evidence-based medicine, is expanding its award-winning Evidence Platform to redefine life sciences applications. The company has added Dr. Sean Khozin, MD, MPH and Gerry McDougall to its Life Sciences Advisory Board, strengthening its growth in the field. Atropos Health aims to provide real-world evidence for clinical decisions and research, with its innovative solutions enhancing analytics, data evaluation, and AI innovation, supported by a newly appointed Lif

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KevinMD

AUGUST 21, 2023

The principles governing the universe are not confined to physics and chemistry. In health care, a field that profoundly examines life’s intricacies, we find parallels with the three laws of thermodynamics. This article unveils these connections, offering a physician’s insights into the applications of these principles in patient care, medical innovation, and the integration of Read more… How the 3 laws of thermodynamics illuminate the pathways of health care and AI originally appear

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Health Populi

AUGUST 27, 2023

Americans cite opioids and fentanyl, obesity, and access to guns and firearms as the top three public health challenges this summer of 2023, according to the new Axios/Ipsos American Health Index. As for government priorities dealing with public health, though, U.S. health citizens say the top priority should be lowering the costs of health care and prescription drugs.

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Mobi Health News

AUGUST 31, 2023

Medication management platform PatchRx and brain health company Neurpowyzer also garnered investment.

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FierceHealthIT

AUGUST 31, 2023

Enforcement of information blocking penalties for health IT entities is slated to go into effect on Friday, opening the door to penalties of up to $1 million per violation. | The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General said it expects to receive more complaints than it can investigate and so will be prioritizing those meeting certain criteria.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 16, 2023

The COVID-19 public health emergency prompted a rapid shift to telemedicine as both a replacement and adjunct to usual in-person care. However, based on the National Institute on Aging's National Health and Aging Trends Study , researchers estimated roughly one-third of older adults in the U.S. are not ready to participate in video visits. THE PROBLEM Inexperience with technology was the major barrier – those who were older, Black or Hispanic tended to have less education and lower inc

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Digital Health Global

AUGUST 22, 2023

Chest radiography, a fundamental diagnostic tool in medicine for over a century, has played a pivotal role in detecting and managing lung diseases globally. However, its relationship with cardiac function remains unclear. Even the commonly used cardiothoracic ratio has limited correlation with left ventricular ejection fraction. Transthoracic echocardiography is the primary method of assessing cardiac function, providing vital data for diagnosing and monitoring cardiac diseases.

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KevinMD

AUGUST 6, 2023

Big Data in health care has the potential to drastically improve patient-level insights when combined with personalized patient data. Understanding a patient’s whole health journey is critical to conducting impactful research, making the right diagnosis, clinical decision support, and securing health equity for individuals and communities; however, the ability to uncover actionable insights from Big Read more… Improving patient and population health insight through next-generation tokeniza

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Health Populi

AUGUST 22, 2023

Due to their delayed return to medical services and diagnostic testing in the COVID-19 pandemic era, U.S. employees are expected to sustain serious health impacts that will drive employers’ health care costs, envisioned in the 2024 Large Employer Health Care Strategy Survey from the Business Group on Health (BGH). Dealing with mental health issues is the top health and well-being impact workers in large companies are addressing in 2023.

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Mobi Health News

AUGUST 30, 2023

The company will use the funds to meet the growing demand for ElliQ, its conversational AI-powered robot that acts as a companion to seniors.

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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.

FierceHealthIT

AUGUST 30, 2023

Humana's senior-focused primary care business, CenterWell, is bringing its services into patients' homes. | Humana's senior-focused primary care business, CenterWell, is bringing its services into patients' homes.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 21, 2023

Neutropenic fever is a common complication for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. In fact, one out of every 29 chemotherapy-treated patients is hospitalized, with a startling mortality rate of 7-9.5%. Fevers can come on suddenly and sometimes go unnoticed until it’s too late. Remote patient monitoring devices like wearable temperature sensors offer the potential to reduce hospitalizations and deaths in vulnerable populations like chemo patients.

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Digital Health Global

AUGUST 20, 2023

Barbie , the iconic doll that has captivated the minds of children for decades, has long been a subject of controversy when it comes to body image. While Barbie has been celebrated as a feminist icon, she has also faced criticism for perpetuating unattainable beauty standards. In a recent interview with Nature , Jennifer Webb, a clinical health psychologist at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, shares her expertise on the influence of Barbie on body image perceptions and discusses th

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

AUGUST 29, 2023

You may know someone of Medicare age with a phone? Since age data is widely available, and even well-organized lists are available for purchase , it is not surprising that phones of older adults ring multiple times per day. Did you know that 60% of all phone calls in the US are robocalls or spam ? This, despite ostensible government efforts to prevent continued use and/or resale of the lists.

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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.

Health Populi

AUGUST 21, 2023

As patients assume more financial skin in their personal healthcare, they take on the role of demanding consumer, or “impatient patients.” HealthEdge’s latest research into health consumers’ perspectives finds peoples’ satisfaction with their health insurance plans lacking, with members seeking easier access their personal health information, high levels of service, and rewards for healthy behaviors.

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Mobi Health News

AUGUST 29, 2023

It explores for the first time the benefits of VR on the physical fitness of people with disabilities.

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FierceHealthIT

AUGUST 30, 2023

In a letter sent to all states (PDF), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ( | As more Medicaid beneficiaries are wrongly kicked off the program, CMS is requiring states to reevaluate its eligibility systems and auto-renewal process.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 30, 2023

The following is a guest article by Dr. Richard Searle, Vice President of Confidential Computing at Fortanix, Inc. Today’s world is increasingly driven by technology and digitalization, and the healthcare industry finds itself at a vital intersection between patient care and data security. The rise of cyberattacks, particularly in the healthcare industry, has shone a spotlight on the significant disparity between the healthcare sector’s commitment to cybersecurity and the continually

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Digital Health Global

AUGUST 7, 2023

The VC firm aims to revolutionize cancer treatment innovations Reed Jobs , the 31-year-old son of Apple’s co-founder Steve Jobs and philanthropist Laurene Powell Jobs , is making headlines with his new venture capital endeavor focused on revolutionizing cancer treatment. His firm, named ‘ Yosemite ‘ after the famous national park where his parents got married, has already closed its first fund at an impressive $200 million.

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DigitalHealth

AUGUST 31, 2023

Favom, the pioneers in healthcare AI and machine learning, have been confirmed as the headline sponsor for Digital Health AI and Data 2023.

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Health Populi

AUGUST 14, 2023

This weekend’s Wall Street Journal Saturday/Sunday edition featured a big story on the economic force of women in the summer of 2023, termed “the women’s multiplier effect” — that women’s spending is a powerful force in the U.S. economy (and as it turns out, in Sweden’s economy as well). The article was titled, “Women Own This Summer.

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