Digital Health
MARCH 13, 2022
I had the pleasure of keynoting the recent UCLA Medtech Partnering Conference, where they asked me to speak on digital health,* and particularly its current state and where I see the opportunities and challenges over the next few years. I was happy to speak at this conference in part because it creates a forum to […].
KevinMD
MARCH 7, 2022
In health information technology circles, interoperability has become quite the buzzword. A Google search for “Interoperability in Healthcare” yielded 28 million results. Given its pervasiveness, it’s not surprising that the precise meaning of the term is often obscured. The 21st Century Cures Act defined three key components of interoperability: “(A)… the secure exchange of electronic.
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Mobi Health News
MARCH 17, 2022
During HIMSS22, presenters discussed how an open source model of sharing ideas and innovation could help solve access inequities in digital health.
Health Populi
MARCH 25, 2022
Access to the Internet has been a key determinant of health — or more aptly, death — during the COVID-19 pandemic. Americans lacked Internet access were more likely to die due to complications from the coronavirus, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open this month. The study’s key finding was that for every additional 1% of people living in a county who have access to the Internet, between 2.4 and 6.0 COVID-19 deaths per 100,000 were preventable.
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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
MARCH 18, 2022
GSR Ventures, a $3 billion assets under management venture firm investing in early-stage digital health companies, is an unusual venture firm: The partners all are former practicing physicians and former successful healthcare technology entrepreneurs themselves. This hands-on experience in the industry gives them the opportunity to bring their medical knowledge and business-growing experience into their investment strategy and process – with the ultimate aim of improving patient care and o
Connected Health Pulse brings together the best content for digital health professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Aging in Place Technology Watch
MARCH 17, 2022
Hearing aid users need smartphones and apps. The hearing aid industry has been undergoing disruption in recent years, most notably from the Over The Counter initiative and the growth of hearables , which have legitimized the use of devices hanging from, versus hidden inside the ear. There are some apps that can enhance the quality of life of individuals with moderate or severe hearing loss.
KevinMD
MARCH 21, 2022
I’m an RN and clinical informaticist. When I was studying health care informatics, I learned about physician resistance. The idea is that physicians are uniquely resistant to EHRs and health care information technology (HIT) apps. If only they went to more training or spent more of their limited time customizing their preferences, they would get.
Mobi Health News
MARCH 24, 2022
The tech giant also provided an update on its artificial intelligence research and announced the expansion of YouTube's tools to mitigate the spread of health misinformation.
Health Populi
MARCH 9, 2022
If you made your living in commercial real estate — and especially, working with hospitals’ and health systems’ office space — would the concept of telehealth be freaking you out right now? If you heed the words of JLL’s 2022 Patient Consumer Survey , you’d chill (at least a bit). The tagline on this paper is, “Convenience and choice drive patient decisions as new digital options take hold.” I was particularly keen to dig into this study based on i
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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
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
MARCH 23, 2022
A University of Iowa study published this month in the Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare found that an at-home telemonitoring program was an effective and sustainable way to manage COVID-19 for patients. The goals of the program, as outlined in the study, were to avoid unnecessary hospitalizations, identify declining patients, escalate care when needed and provide support to patients and families.
AMD Telemedicine
MARCH 4, 2022
What Post-Acute Care Facilities Need to Know About Implementing Telehealth Device Technology. From improving access to physicians to raising the quality of care, telehealth technology is fundamentally changing how we handle healthcare. Maximizing these benefits, however, can be difficult, especially for post-acute care facilities. Utilizing telehealth means more than just the digitization of services.
Aging in Place Technology Watch
MARCH 31, 2022
Design improvements that benefit all will benefit older adults and caregivers. Unlike niche hardware and software for seniors, basic Voice First platforms and software will change rapidly and without disruption for users – accompanied by a ‘What’s New’ weekly email and a few suggestions on new tricks to try – but the changes behind the front-facing features will make the most difference.
KevinMD
MARCH 27, 2022
Today medical records are developed for a single encounter (an outpatient visit or hospital stay). The medical records for an encounter are signed off at the end of the encounter and cannot be changed. An addendum medical record can be added later to correct misinformation in the encounter medical records, but this is seldom done. Read more…. A critique of interoperability, big data, and AI in medicine originally appeared in KevinMD.com.
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Mobi Health News
MARCH 25, 2022
Hinge Health's study found participants in its digital musculoskeletal care program reported higher levels of pain improvement compared with the group without intervention.
Electronic Health Reporter
MARCH 2, 2022
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Milica Vojnic, business development associate, Wisetek. Cybercrimes are on the rise across the Internet and the healthcare sector is certainly no different in terms of the risks. This is why storing patient data […]. The article The Best Practices For Securing Confidential Patient Data appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
MARCH 16, 2022
ORLANDO, Fla. – Microsoft has announced advancements in cloud technologies for healthcare and life sciences with the general availability of Azure Health Data Services and updates to Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare. Combined with the recent close of its acquisition of Nuance Communications, Microsoft seeks to amplify healthcare organizations' ability to help others by leveraging artificial intelligence to address the biggest challenges transforming the future of healthcare.
Healthcare IT Today
MARCH 22, 2022
For some time now, special pandemic rules have been in effect which allowed providers to offer various forms of government-funded telehealth. However, if no action was taken to head this off, these rules were due to expire with the official end of the COVID-19 public health emergency. The American Telehealth Association has been pushing Congress […].
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Aging in Place Technology Watch
MARCH 2, 2022
Why should home care agencies boost awareness of remote monitoring? Both types of monitoring are increasingly likely to be found by home care professionals entering a new care recipient’s home. The objective of these remote monitoring technologies is to help healthcare teams, care workers and/or families understand if any issues are occurring inside the home when they cannot be there in person.
KevinMD
MARCH 4, 2022
Tapping into the mindset of one of the most villainous cinematic computers, the HAL 9000 of 2001 A Space Odyssey, may provide introspection to save us from the same paranoid meltdown that led HAL (spoiler alert) to embark on a murderous rampage. Homicidal activity should not be a lurking risk in any of us, but. Read more…. Human nature will help patients better than any algorithm or AI originally appeared in KevinMD.com.
Mobi Health News
MARCH 17, 2022
Medical device company Medtronic has unveiled a report illustrating the opportunities and challenges in the healthcare technology startup scene.
Electronic Health Reporter
MARCH 30, 2022
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Nursing can be an exciting profession if you opt to become a travel nurse since you’ll always be on the go. Still, the job comes with some unique challenges associated with the niche that may […]. The article 7 Survival Tips For Travel Nurses appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
MARCH 8, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic most certainly has driven telehealth into the mainstream of healthcare. And one area of telehealth that has seen particularly big gains in the past two years is remote patient monitoring. RPM benefits healthcare during the pandemic by helping with hospitals already packed to the gills, enabling patients to be monitored and treated at home.
Healthcare IT Today
MARCH 15, 2022
Principal Technologies Inc. (the “Company”) (TSXV: PTEC.P), which is building a diverse portfolio of investments in healthcare technology companies, is pleased to announce that it has completed an investment in Vision Surgery AI, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) technology company. Vision Surgery AI’s technology uses advanced computer vision and AI to monitor surgical teams and operating room […].
Aging in Place Technology Watch
MARCH 10, 2022
The perfect storm has arrived to drive tech adoption in the home and care services. So many factors converge now that were highlighted during the pandemic – consider the need for telehealth services as an alternative to in-person visits. The lack of broadband access for older adults limited vaccine sign-up or even communication with families or friends.
Mend
MARCH 21, 2022
A great telehealth program is true to the core values of the healing arts. Since ancient times, therapies have sought to combine empathy, knowledge, and tools at hand to ease the suffering of others. The rise of computing has brought video meetings from the boardroom to the living room. With telehealth programs, health systems have a unique opportunity to make quality remote medical care accessible to all.
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Mobi Health News
MARCH 15, 2022
During a discussion at HIMSS22, venture capital panelists discussed the big investment trends, funding in 2022 and the role of big tech.
Electronic Health Reporter
MARCH 30, 2022
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. The public health industry has many options for lucrative careers. However, employers prefer candidates who have relevant experience and a higher education degree in public health. Career options and salaries vary depending on several factors. […].
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
MARCH 7, 2022
The American Psychiatric Association, American Telemedicine Association and 70 other organizations signed a letter this past Friday urging the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to collaborate with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and permanently revise requirements regarding controlled substance prescription. "Our experience during the pandemic was that telehealth meant our member psychiatrists were able to treat more patients, which was critical as we faced a mental heal
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