April, 2017

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Help Patient Care Managers Succeed with These Strategies

CareWire

Care managers are responsible for providing critical healthcare resources to patients, relaying information and care instructions to those in their care, and facilitating communication between members of the patient’s care team. This role is a challenging and ever-changing position that requires an extensive skill set ranging from an understanding of medical procedures, insurance matters, social work, and almost everything in between.

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Extending Care Series: 3 Key Considerations for Telehealth Adoption

CiscoHealth

Over the past decade, telehealth has transformed from a fledgling tool into a comprehensive solution that enables healthcare systems to connect to their patients without limitations of geography or time. The majority of healthcare organizations have launched or are actively exploring how telehealth technology can solve ubiquitous pain points including physician shortages, unequitable access to […].

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Our Son’s Highs and Lows Were Treated as Behavioral Problems

Insulin Nation

Our son was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of four after the nurse at his preschool recognized his symptoms and advised to have him tested. Between her experience with diabetes and his teacher’s desire to learn how to care for a student with Type 1, the return to school after diagnosis went as smoothly as one could hope. sponsor. When it came time to transition from preschool to kindergarten, we were nervous as we met with the nurse from the elementary school.

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Physical therapy needs to face its fear of failure now

In Hand Health

I have a very positive attitude toward physical therapy. The founder of GetPT1st.com , I also am an active leader in the Home Health section of the APTA. Finally, I spend half my workweek consulting with the folks here at In Hand Health. But lately amid all my PT hustling, I wonder if I am more enamored with the potential of the physical therapy profession than the reality that is unfolding before us all.

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The Evolution of Communication in Healthcare Settings

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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The Medical Benefits of Taking a Holiday

New Age Healthcare

A vacation is something we all look forward to as it breaks us away from our daily monotonous lives. Imagine if such holidays come with medical/healthcare benefits. This infographic highlights the various medical advantages that you might enjoy during your holidays. by Daffodil Hotel.

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Digital Therapeutics – The Third Phase of Medicine

33 Charts - Digital Health

Chrissy Farr in Technology Review ( Can Digital Therapeutics Be as Good as Drugs ?) this week pulls back the curtain on digital therapeutics , Silicon Valley’s latest angle in health. Digital therapeutics, or “digiceuticals,” as some call them, have become a Holy Grail in some quarters of Silicon Valley, where investors see the chance to deliver medicine through your smartphone.

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How telehealth has enhanced Cleveland Clinic’s value-based care strategy

American Well

Originally posted by Becker’s Hospital Review. Interest in the telehealth industry has grown rapidly in recent years, with 78.5 percent of healthcare consumers reporting they would be comfortable interacting with a physician via online video or online chat, according to a 2016 report out of the Aloft Group — even if almost half of respondents were still not familiar with the term “telemedicine.” As reimbursement models uphold outcomes over volume of services rendered, hospitals

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Endocrinologist Says She Can’t Compete to Artificial Pancreas

Insulin Nation

At a recent JDRF Type One Nation summit in Hartford, Connecticut, an endocrinologist gave her personal perspective of efforts to develop artificial pancreas pump systems. Dr. Jennifer Sher, an assistant professor of pediatric endocrinology at the Yale School of Medicine, has been involved in artificial pancreas technology since the early stages of this field of research. sponsor.

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A Physical Therapist Can Help Rehab After Concussions

In Hand Health

There are approximately 3.8 million concussions sustained in the US per year. Concussions (or mild traumatic brain injuries) can be caused by motor vehicle accidents, sports or any type of injury where a bump or jolt to the head and/or neck occurs. 85-90% of people who sustain a concussion recover from symptoms in just a few weeks with proper care. For the small percentage of people who take longer to recover from a concussion, physical therapy can help in many ways.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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Back to the Future: The Future of Healthcare is Now

New Age Healthcare

Healthcare had no data before. Healthcare had no records of patients’ history. Then one day… Health care became costlier and non-interoperable. It was a long day for the physician at the office. The desk is cluttered with clipboards, papers scattered all over, patients lining up outside the office – the physician just couldn’t manage available time between seeing patients and finishing off all the mandatory tedious administrative work.

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Extending Care Series: 3 Key Considerations for Telehealth Adoption

CiscoHealth

Over the past decade, telehealth has transformed from a fledgling tool into a comprehensive solution that enables healthcare systems to connect to their patients without limitations of geography or time. The majority of healthcare organizations have launched or are actively exploring how telehealth technology can solve ubiquitous pain points including physician shortages, unequitable access to care, payment reform, chronic disease management and increasing consumer demand for convenient, cost ef

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Fitbit – Can it Save Your Life?

33 Charts - Digital Health

Apparently. A Connecticut woman wasn’t feeling well and noticed on her Fitbit that her heart rate was climbing. She sought medical help and it was determined that she had a blood clot in her lungs. Kind of remarkable. But let’s face it, we’re desperate for stories about digital gimmicks that save lives. It’s these stories that fuel saucy digital health keynote presentations that predict a bigger, brighter, healthier future.

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Employee Spotlight

American Well

Name: Ian Ives. Title: Visual Design Manager. Start Date: December 27, 2016. What attracted you to American Well? American Well is changing the way we think about healthcare – in a revolutionary way – and I’m excited to be a part of it! For the first time, anyone with a mobile device or computer can have access to high quality care at a fraction of the cost of a traditional in-person doctor visit.

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From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

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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Family Fundraises After Woman’s Type 1 Coma

Insulin Nation

A severe medical event that comes about from Type 1 diabetes is a multi-faceted tragedy, one that takes a physical, emotional, and financial toll on a person with Type 1 and on all those who love him or her. The family of a woman with Type 1 diabetes has launched an online fundraiser to deal with the aftermath of such an event. Holly Murphy slipped into a coma from hypoglycemia while she was alone in her Tuscon home on February 10th, 2017.

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Stop using OPT-IN and OPT-OUT

Healthcare Exchange Standards

In various conversations on Consent , including #FHIR Consent, discussions often get mixed-up because we use the terms "OPT-IN" and "OPT-OUT". These terms are trouble. We need to stop using “OPT-IN” and “OPT-OUT”. I want to propose a set of terms. I will never get everyone to stop using opt-in and opt-out, but where better terms can be used, I propose better terms.

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Future Pandemics: A Global Concern?

New Age Healthcare

As predictions go, pandemics are one of the scariest. Inevitable and with a huge unknown quantity, pandemics are something that even the World Health Organisation are urging people not to ignore, with the frightening forecast that there will be, “sometime in the future, an event that will kill…somewhere between 80 and 90 million people.”. There are lots of hypothetical situations and theories about where a virus will come from, what it will do and the devastation it will have.

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What To Do When An IRS Letter Lands In Your Mailbox

ACA Times

The dreaded IRS letter. It can mean anything or nothing at all. As tax season for the 2016 tax year is coming to an end for most, so begins the IRS outreach for many. So you’ve received a letter from the IRS. Now what do you do? Before proceeding with a tip sheet the Golden Rule is DO NOT IMMEDIATELY IGNORE IT. The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) recently released a report reflecting how the IRS will crackdown on information reporting, particularly with the Affordable C

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

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.

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Victoza Tested to Combat DKA for People with Type 1

Insulin Nation

In recent years, we have seen increasing overlap between drugs used to treat Type 1 diabetes and those used to treat Type 2 diabetes. More people with Type 2 diabetes are going on insulin therapy than in previous years, while drugs like metformin and Invokana are being prescribed off-label for people with Type 1 diabetes. Researchers are exploring whether a class of drugs called GLP-1 agonists can be used to help people with Type 1 combat high blood glucose levels and lower their risk of diabeti

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Should My Child with Type 1 Take a Standardized Test?

Insulin Nation

Karen Iovino contacted us about school standardized tests and children with Type 1 diabetes. She wanted to learn what other parents of children with Type 1 did when it came to such tests. We encouraged her to share her experience: Florida third graders recently took the Florida Standards Assessment (FSA) tests, a series of four 80-minute sessions that can determine whether a child should move on to fourth grade.

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Mother Accused of Giving a Child with Type 1 Too Much Insulin

Insulin Nation

Most parents of children with Type 1 diabetes display quiet heroism as they take on the 24/7 task of blood sugar management for their little ones. Their selflessness makes news of a parent who stands accused of trying to poison her child with insulin all the more abhorrent. sponsor. Deva Young has been arrested in Cleveland for felonious assault and third-degree felony child endangerment, according to a Cleveland.com report.

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10 Facepalm Moments in Life with Type 1 Diabetes

Insulin Nation

Life with Type 1 diabetes comes with many opportunities for mistakes and misunderstandings. From our article library, we’ve collected 10 facepalm moments when people made some cringe-worthy mistakes in understanding or managing Type 1 diabetes. 1. When a TV report says too little insulin will cause someone’s blood sugar to go low. Read more: TV Report Gets Blood Sugar Management Completely Wrong. via GIPHY. sponsor. 2.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

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.

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Take a Type 1 Diabetes Technology Survey

Insulin Nation

To better serve you, we’d like to know more about the diabetes technology you use. Answer this quick survey by May 15th for a chance to win one of two $25 Amazon.com gift cards. Loading… Thanks for reading this Insulin Nation article. Want more Type 1 news? Subscribe here. Have Type 2 diabetes or know someone who does? Try Type 2 Nation , our sister publication.

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Ascending Yosemite’s Half Dome While Balancing My Glucose Levels

Insulin Nation

I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of five, and I’ve had few complications in the 51 years after my diagnosis. I’ve enjoyed an active life as a mom, a business executive, a volunteer, and an avid hiker. In Spring of 2016, I’d been invited to hike the infamous Half Dome Cables of Yosemite, a 16-mile high-elevation hike that involves a series of cable climbs to reach the summit. sponsor.

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Back to the Future: The Future of Healthcare is Now

New Age Healthcare

Healthcare had no data before. Healthcare had no records of patients’ history. Then one day… Health care became costlier and non-interoperable. It was a long day for the physician at the office. The desk is cluttered with clipboards, papers scattered all over, patients lining up outside the office – the physician just couldn’t manage available time between seeing patients and finishing off all the mandatory tedious administrative work.

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The Medical Benefits of Taking a Holiday

New Age Healthcare

A vacation is something we all look forward to as it breaks us away from our daily monotonous lives. Imagine if such holidays come with medical/healthcare benefits. This infographic highlights the various medical advantages that you might enjoy during your holidays. by Daffodil Hotel.

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How 3 Urgent Cares Tackled Key Metrics For Accelerated Growth

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.

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Employee Spotlight

American Well

Name: Ian Ives. Title: Visual Design Manager. Start Date: December 27, 2016. What attracted you to American Well? American Well is changing the way we think about healthcare – in a revolutionary way – and I’m excited to be a part of it! For the first time, anyone with a mobile device or computer can have access to high quality care at a fraction of the cost of a traditional in-person doctor visit.

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How telehealth has enhanced Cleveland Clinic’s value-based care strategy

American Well

Originally posted by Becker’s Hospital Review. Interest in the telehealth industry has grown rapidly in recent years, with 78.5 percent of healthcare consumers reporting they would be comfortable interacting with a physician via online video or online chat, according to a 2016 report out of the Aloft Group — even if almost half of respondents were still not familiar with the term “telemedicine.” As reimbursement models uphold outcomes over volume of services rendered, hospitals

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Adopting Telehealth to Meet Your Health System’s Goals

American Well

Avizia has helped many health systems explore the ways technology can expand their service offering. Each organization comes to this exercise with their own unique set of priorities. But all must align their investment in technology with their current and future business goals. To help our partners do this effectively, we’ve developed a set of critical questions.