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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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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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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Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

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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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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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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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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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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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Mobi Health News

AUGUST 30, 2023

Kuldeep Singh Rajput's departure comes just one month after the company laid off 120 employees.

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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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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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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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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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Aging in Place Technology Watch

AUGUST 16, 2023

You may not have noticed much about the death of landlines. But it has been underway for a while, and now the government is supporting their demise. Consider that telephone companies like AT&T have been trying to eliminate landlines and are no longer required to maintain the copper connections. You probably think, well that must be good, because those landlines cost as much as $55/month.

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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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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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Download our 30-minute webinar where we delve into real-life examples of HIPAA violations and preventative measures every organization should know! You will learn: The critical factors that lead to HIPAA violations and how to identify them. Three compelling real-life cases of organizations that faced severe HIPAA penalties. Proven strategies to safeguard YOUR organization against HIPAA violations.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 28, 2023

For something as important and as sensitive as healthcare, there are plenty of rules and regulations in place to protect both patients and organizations. However, with healthcare being ever-evolving our regulations are also ever evolving. This can make it extremely difficult to not only follow all of the ones in place today but to prepare our organizations for the upcoming regulations.

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Xealth

AUGUST 31, 2023

Rich Wang, Chief Product Officer Value based care has long eluded the healthcare industry. It’s not that providers don’t want to practice preventive medicine, it’s that doing so requires more time than is currently available. Value based care requires frequent patient touchpoints, and follow-ups. In a world where there is more demand for healthcare than supply, it’s inevitable that reactive medicine, and the pricing structures that support it, continue to dominate.

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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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Aging in Place Technology Watch

AUGUST 24, 2023

It's news -- 600 nursing homes closed so what’s the strategy to fix? Rant on. You may have read this depressing article this morning in the Wall Street Journal about the number of people stuck in hospitals with no place to go because there are no nursing homes to take them – which is the status in the UK’s the National Health System (NHS). That was an embarrassment in the UK – and this is a scandal in the US.

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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.

Mobi Health News

AUGUST 30, 2023

Users of Oura's ring will be able to share a report showing their sleep and movement data with Talkspace therapists.

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Digital Health Global

AUGUST 31, 2023

Screening mammography and advances in treatments have decreased breast cancer mortality in recent years. Breast cancer impacts require personalized screening and prevention strategies, as risk prediction models don’t correlate with mortality risk, mammography can lead to overdiagnosis, and chemoprevention effectiveness remains uncertain. A study published in The Lancet Digital Health aims to create a prognostic model that accurately predicts the 10-year risk of breast cancer mortality in f

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 31, 2023

The previous articles in this series explain how technology is being used to bring people out of social isolation. But sometimes, loneliness springs from other mental conditions, such as anxiety and depression. Targeting these problems can help bring the patient back into a community. Treating Psychological Conditions One of subtler negative effects of moving online is that people lose the small, casual social interactions that previously would buoy their spirits and leave them smiling: asking f

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Health and Wellness Blog | Uplifting People To Live A Healthier Life

AUGUST 24, 2023

We’re all familiar with IQ (intelligence quotient) and EQ (emotional quotient) but don’t forget about SQ (social quotient) — the ability to gracefully socialize in professional and social settings. This isn’t just about being a “people person,” which often equates with being extroverted and commanding others’ attention. Rather, it’s about knowing how to connect with […] The post 7 Ways to Boost Your Social Intelligence Quotient appeared first on Healthystic.

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FierceHealthIT

AUGUST 30, 2023

GoodRx has launched a new feature to allow healthcare professionals to see the cost of a patient’s prescription with their insurance. | The feature, embedded in GoodRx's provider solution, surfaces a patient’s coverage and benefits at the point of care with the goal of increasing price transparency and access to drugs.

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Health Recovery Solutions

AUGUST 30, 2023

The presence of wounds and the cost to care for them has become a growing problem, needing an urgent solution. HRS has partnered with wound experts to provide our customers a much-needed solution to this growing social and economic burden.

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Mobi Health News

AUGUST 7, 2023

The company also seeks to sell its U.K. business to third parties, exit the U.S. market, and continue trying to sell Meritage Medical Network.

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