Health Populi
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
Most Americans have been surprised by a medical bill, a NORC AmeriSpeak survey found. Who’s responsible? Nearly all Americans (86% net responsible) first blame health insurance companies, followed by hospitals (82%). Fewer U.S. patients blamed doctors and pharmacies, although a majority of consumers still put responsibility for surprise healthcare bills on them (71% and 64% net).
KevinMD
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
The announcement that the next iteration of the Apple Watch can both monitor the wearer’s heart rhythm and, if a suspicious reading emerges, perform an electrocardiogram, could be a boon for users and their doctors. Or it could be a massive headache for the health care system. The new watch continuously monitors the wearer’s heart rate. It. Read more.
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Mobi Health News
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
A small study published in JMIR Mental Health found that 84 percent of surveyed patients living with mental illness were willing to use apps that would collect and share biomarkers.
Digital Health
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
In the last month I have spoken at an event about digital therapeutics and been invited to speak at 5 more unrelated events on the same topic (note: I am not doing them all). In my world view, this constitutes a trend, particularly since I haven’t been asked to speak on this topic repeatedly before. […].
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Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Electronic Health Reporter
SEPTEMBER 21, 2018
This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. By Robert Barras, vice president of health solutions, CTG Inc. There’s nothing like a good bandwagon to get everyone excited. Whether it’s the success of your favorite sports team, or a hot new restaurant in town, or a movie that’s breaking box office records, once something gets hot it seems everyone wants a piece of […].
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Health Populi
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
The complexity of the U.S. healthcare system erodes Americans’ health literacy, Accenture asserts in their report, The Hidden Cost of Healthcare System Complexity. And that complexity costs , Accenture calculated, to the tune of nearly $5 billion in administrative cost burden to payors. Accenture developed a healthcare system literacy index to quantify the relationship between peoples’ understanding of how health insurance works and what a lack of understanding can cost the system.
KevinMD
SEPTEMBER 9, 2018
We all have that one patient. That one patient who can always find a way to turn a good day bad, who just knows how to push your buttons in all the wrong ways. Who’s that patient for me? Let’s just call him Elton Reed. Oh, Mr. Reed … where to begin with him? When we first met, I remember being so excited and energized by him. He just had this fresh feeling.
Mobi Health News
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
The not-yet-FDA-cleared device uses three electrodes to create a more detailed reading than existing consumer devices.
33 Charts - Digital Health
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
This week marks the release of the Apple Watch Series 4 with the capability of EKG. From their wrist, users can record a rhythm that they can send to their doctor. Through most of history, data like EKGs were collected by hospitals and health professionals. This changes things. As watches move from fitness trackers to medical devices, questions emerge such as, what is a healthcare system’s responsibility to work with individually collected data?
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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.
Electronic Health Reporter
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. By Lee Horner, CEO, Synzi. While telehealth has been around for years, virtual care technology is emerging as a powerful tool that goes beyond the traditional telehealth model. What will it take to reach the tipping point of virtual care adoption? To become the “next generation” of telehealth, virtual care will need to improve access, […].
Aging in Place Technology Watch
SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
Consider the Apple Watch fall detection age default. Rant on. By now, and for most, no big deal, you may know that the Series 4 watch has fall detection. The setup includes your ‘emergency contacts’ acquired from your Medical ID, assuming you have Wrist Detection turned on. Still with me? And perhaps you have also turned on the Health app (somewhere) and entered your birthdate.
Health Populi
SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
Using digital health tech is a new normal for U.S. consumers, including Seniors, found in the 2018 digital health consumer survey from Deloitte. The title of the report, “Consumers are on board with virtual health options,” summarizes the bullish outlook for telehealth. That’s the consumer-demand side of the equation. But the tagline begs the supply side question: “Can the health care system deliver?
KevinMD
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
Increasingly, we see functions executed by machines that were formerly performed by living breathing human beings. Examples range from the mundane to the preternatural. Order food and drink from an iPad. No server needed. Driverless auto travel. This may lead to a resurgence in prayer. Pilotless air travel. Hard times ahead for the Airline Pilots Association.
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Mobi Health News
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
The announcement has drawn questions about novelty and claims of coziness with the FDA.
Mobile Health Matters
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
Over a year ago, we predicted that 2019 would be the era of health IT M&A , with the transition to value-based care as a primary driver. The M&A activity in the first half of 2018 is proof of this momentum – healthcare-related M&A increased 23% compared to the second half of 2017. Regulatory changes such as value-based care often force organizations to become more competitive to remain profitable.
Electronic Health Reporter
SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. By Joel Syder, business analyst, Academic Brits. There are many uses of information technology in healthcare. In the previous years, these implementations have developed more than anyone could anticipate. They boost efficiency, improve the quality of care and security and control costs.
FierceHealthIT
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
Many patients who are prescribed medications fail to take them appropriately—or at all—and addressing this problem could lead to significant cost savings and better care management, according to a new report.
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
Health Populi
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
The saving rate in the U.S. ranks among the lowest in the world, in a country that rates among the richest nations. So imagine how well Americans save for healthcare? “Consumers are not disciplined about saving in general,” with saving for healthcare lagging behind other types of savings, Alegeus observes in the 2018 Alegeus Consumer Health & Financial Fluency Report.
KevinMD
SEPTEMBER 16, 2018
I’d be willing to bet most of you have heard of, or previously used, telemedicine in some shape, form or fashion. Stated simply, telemedicine is the process of seeking care from a medical provider using your phone or laptop. This field is exploding, and I have no doubt popularity will continue to grow as large health systems and pharmacy giants dive in.
Mobi Health News
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
This is the first FDA clearance for Apple and pushes the Watch further into health than ever before.
33 Charts - Digital Health
SEPTEMBER 21, 2018
Today Apple released the Apple Watch Series 4 watch. Later this year they will add functionality that allows users to record an ECG. This would make Apple Watch one of the first FDA-cleared over-the-counter devices with an electrocardiogram. Here are 5 reasons we’re not ready for this. 1. No bandwidth. Right now the idea of individuals taking personal tracings is all fun and games.
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Electronic Health Reporter
SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. By Tim Mullahy, executive vice president, Liberty Center One. Remote monitoring. Smart sensors. Better communication and overall patient care. The internet of things has some incredible applications for the health industry — assuming we can overcome the security challenges it brings with it.
FierceHealthIT
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
The global dialysis market is massive and expected to grow with the increasing prevalence of diabetes. But a new wave of companies says they are seeking to address what they say are major gaps in care for chronic kidney disease patients and make money from helping those individuals avoid in-center dialysis.
Health Populi
SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
Most physicians feel some level of burnout, hassled by electronic health records and lost autonomy. No wonder, then, that a majority of doctors favor some type single payer health system — one-quarter fully single payer, a la Britain’s National Health Service; and another one-third a single payer combined with a private insurance option, discovered in the 2018 Survey of America’s Physicians report on practice patterns & perspectives, published by The Physicians Foundation.
KevinMD
SEPTEMBER 29, 2018
When you or a loved one is sick or injured, health care decisions are fundamentally a matter of trust. You trust your physician will have the answers you need, because you know that, as a highly-trained medical professional, they’re qualified to make the best recommendation for each and every patient under their care. Physicians receive some of the most rigorous education and training of any profession.
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Considering the growth of your clinic? It’s difficult to advance any business today without using technology — but what will truly enhance your daily operations? How successful are other urgent care centers with these solutions? This article offers a glimpse into real-world technology experiences from urgent care centers like yours. Discover how various solutions can boost your growth potential and see firsthand how effective they are.
Mobi Health News
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
A collection of 29 approvals and clearances by the US Food and Drug Administration include several novel products.
Arizona Telemedicine Program
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
Note: This article adheres to the common use of two terms used to identify people who are Deaf or have hearing loss. The term?Deaf?(with a capital D) is used to describe individuals who do not hear and are “cultural” sign language users, while the term deaf?(with a lower-case d) describes people who may lip-read and/or use hearing aids. . The expansion of telehealth services across the country has made it possible for almost anyone with a non-emergency medical problem to access a doctor by sm
Electronic Health Reporter
SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Somatix is a leader in wearable-assisted gesture detection for real-time health intervention and well being enhancement. Elevator pitch Somatix is a leader in wearable-assisted gesture detection for real-time health intervention and well being enhancement. Somatix derives physical and emotional symptoms from simple hand gestures, utilizing sensors built into a range of wearables to remotely detect, […].
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