October, 2021

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“Complexity is Profitable” in U.S. Healthcare – How to Save a Quarter-Trillion Dollars

Health Populi

In the U.S., “Health care is complicated because complexity is profitable.” So explain Bob Kocher, MD, and Anuraag Chigurupati, in a viewpoint on Economic Incentives for Administrative Simplification, published this week in JAMA. Dr. Kocher, a physician who is a venture capitalist, and Chigurupati, head of member experience at Devoted Health, explain the misaligned incentives that impede progress in reducing administrative spending.

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'Omnichannel' is the new watchword as big tech, retail get serious about healthcare

Mobi Health News

At a recent gathering in Boston, leaders from Walmart, CVS, Verily and Uber Health discussed how their organizations' skills help them "meet consumers where they are.

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Tech That Empowers Providers To Level Up On Patient Engagement

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. The COVID-19 pandemic forced patients and healthcare providers alike to accept new ways to stay in touch, communicate, and to ask and give advice – which, in turn, catalyzed adoption of digital tools. Although patients […]. The article Tech That Empowers Providers To Level Up On Patient Engagement appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Prioritise digital healthcare from early life, says Lancet report

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The Lancet and Financial Times Commission on governing health futures 2030: growing up in a digital world has placed children and young people centre stage of the report, as this demographic is seen as the most likely to have the highest exposure to digital technologies. There is an urgent need to orient digital health priorities towards the establishment of strong health and wellbeing foundations from an early age.

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

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, 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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Broadband Access and Connectivity for Telehealth and RPM

Healthcare IT Today

Telehealth comes with a number of important challenges. COVID did teach us that none of those challenges can’t be overcome. However, it’s not hard to see that many healthcare organizations are slipping back into old habits. You’ll often hear me talk about the powerful force that is “how we’ve always done it.” However, in the […].

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Why CES 2022 Will Be Keynoted by a Health Care Executive

Health Populi

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced that Robert Ford, CEO and President of Abbott, will give a keynote speech at CES 2022, the world’s largest annual convention of the technology industry. This news is a signal that health care and the larger tech-enabled ecosystem that supports health and well-being is embedded in peoples’ everyday lives.

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Health tech giant Philips launches new digital pathology platform

Mobi Health News

IntelliSite is designed to streamline workflows, enhance diagnostic confidence, facilitate collaboration, integrate AI and increase the efficiency of pathology labs.

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Women's digital health rakes in $1.3B in 2021 buoyed by investor interest in more integrated care

FierceHealthIT

Women's digital health rakes in $1.3B in 2021 buoyed by investor interest in more integrated care. hlandi. Mon, 10/04/2021 - 12:56.

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Cigna expands access to covered telehealth services

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Cigna announced this week that it is expanding access to telehealth services via the virtual care company MDLIVE. The announcement follows the acquisition of MDLIVE earlier this year by Cigna health services subsidiary Evernorth. "With MDLIVE now part of Evernorth, we've fast-tracked our ability to offer a broader suite of differentiated, future-state care solutions that make the patient experience easier and more convenient," said Eric Palmer, president of Evernorth, in a statemen

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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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Best Buy to Acquire Current Health

Healthcare IT Today

Best Buy has signed an agreement to acquire Current Health, a leading care-at-home technology platform that brings together remote patient monitoring, telehealth, and patient engagement into a single solution for healthcare organizations. Bringing quality healthcare into the home has become an increasingly important part of the healthcare system, often allowing patients better access and quality of […].

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Weekender 10/8/21

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Weekly News Recap Virgin Pulse announces that it will.

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Amazon to launch Alexa at senior living facilities, health systems

Mobi Health News

Amazon said the Alexa Smart Properties tools save time and allow healthcare providers and other caregivers to focus on higher level tasks.

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Twitter mourns educator Dr. Nadia Chaudhri. What can be learned from her story?

Mobi Health News

Dr. Nadia Chaudhri, a neuroscientist and professor, shared her experience with ovarian cancer on Twitter, showing how social media can be a powerful tool to connect and educate on chronic or serious illnesses.

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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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Behavioral health coaching unicorn BetterUp lands $300M in Series E round

Mobi Health News

The Series E round brings BetterUp’s valuation to $4.7 billion and its total raise to $600 million.

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Telehealth and the school nurse – with Marcos Domiciano

Mobi Health News

TytoCare's Marcos Domiciano joins host Jonah Comstock to discuss the challenges and opportunities of telehealth in schools.

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UK startup Stress Point Health presents research on digitalised neurofeedback

Mobi Health News

A study by Imperial College London found the therapy was more effective in treating stress, anxiety and PTSD than popular meditation apps.

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Philips' new tools help gamify the MRI experience for kids

Mobi Health News

Philips Pediatric Coaching helps children feel more comfortable with MRI scans, avoiding the need for sedation or general anesthesia.

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Real-Life Examples of HIPAA Violations and How to Avoid Them

Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer

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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Garmin becomes first to integrate real-time Dexcom diabetes data into smartwatches

Mobi Health News

Garmin’s new apps allow people using the Dexcom G6 CGM to see glucose levels and trends on their smartwatch.

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Healthcare innovation, digital health rake in big investment dollars in Q3

Mobi Health News

In the third quarter of 2021 alone, digital health companies scored $6.7 billion across 169 deals.

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Digital pharmacies on the rise. But who is going to pay?

Mobi Health News

Today at HLTH, panelists discussed how digital is changing the medication delivery space and who will pay for the services.

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Contributed: Top 8 healthcare uses for 3D printing

Mobi Health News

Today 3D printing is being used in specialty care such as orthopedics, pediatrics, radiology and oncology.

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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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Google rolls out mobile app version of Care Studio

Mobi Health News

The new app helps to give doctors a "unified view" of patient data on their phone.

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Luminopia scores FDA De Novo for VR treatment for lazy eye

Mobi Health News

The tool uses virtual reality to modify media content in order to help children boost their visual acuity.

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Digital tools track calories, exercise and sleep – but how much is too much?

Mobi Health News

Nine percent of the U.S. population will have an eating disorder during their lifetime, according to a report by STRIPED.

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Over 630,000 ECG data used to develop AI tool for early diagnosis of heart disease in Japan

Mobi Health News

Clinical research is set to verify the technology's effectiveness in estimating abnormal heart movements.

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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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Pediatric behavioral health company Brightline expands into autism space

Mobi Health News

The company also launched a Clinical Advisory Board to aid in the development of new programs for diverse populations.

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PathAI and Roche team up to push adoption of digital pathology tech

Mobi Health News

The partnership will initially be used to distribute PathAI’s research-use-only algorithm focusing on immuno-oncology.

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Medtech company Artrya to roll out AI heart disease detecting tool in Australia by next year

Mobi Health News

The AI solution automatically analyses cardiac CT scans and produces reports within 15 minutes.

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