July, 2013

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Healthcare and Social Media (Infographic)

Medicine and Technology

Social media often can help bring people together. This is evident in the use of social media by both patients and healthcare providers. Here is an infographic that shows healthcare and social media: Image compliments of Master of Health Administration Degrees.

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Telehealth as an Employee Benefit

American Well

A recent study by NBGH projected that 74% of employers will offer telehealth in 2016. So why are so many employers turning on telehealth? Why do employees love it? Here are a few reasons why online doctor visits are becoming the norm for workforces across the country. Want more on employers and telehealth? Click below to take this short benchmark survey and see how you compare to peers at other companies that are already implementing or considering implementing telehealth.

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Meet Peter Antall, MD, President and Medical Director, Online Care Group

American Well

Dr. Antall is a practicing pediatrician and President and Medical Director of Online Care Group. The post Meet Peter Antall, MD, President and Medical Director, Online Care Group appeared first on American Well.

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Telehealth as an Employee Benefit

American Well

A recent study by NBGH projected that 74% of employers will offer telehealth in 2016. So why are so many employers turning on telehealth? Why do employees love it? Here are a few reasons why online doctor visits are becoming the norm for workforces across the country. Want more on employers and telehealth? Click below to take this short benchmark survey and see how you compare to peers at other companies that are already implementing or considering implementing telehealth.

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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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Meet Peter Antall, MD, President and Medical Director, Online Care Group

American Well

Dr. Antall is a practicing pediatrician and President and Medical Director of Online Care Group. The post Meet Peter Antall, MD, President and Medical Director, Online Care Group appeared first on American Well.

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My review of the Shine by Misfit Wearables #QuantifiedSelf

Medicine and Technology

I'm an early adopter of wearable technology and fitness gadgets. I still have my original Fitbit Classic. Unlike some others, I haven't lost my Fitbit and I haven't accidentally thrown it into the wash with the rest of my laundry. I've also tested the BodyMedia FIT armband, the Nike+ FuelBand, and other self-tracking fitness gadgets/pedometers. I was even a Zeo sleep headband user (but they closed their company).

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What happened to @Medpedia? It's dead!

Medicine and Technology

I've been following the Medpedia project for some time now. It appears that Medpedia is dead. Am I wrong? Did the site get hacked? Or, did it die a quiet death? What happened to Medpedia? It's a project that had such potential, but perhaps they didn't have enough resources to sustain it. Medpedia was a collaborative project launched on 17 February 2009.

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Superfoods and our health (infographic)

Medicine and Technology

You are what you eat. Here's an interesting infographic depicting "superfoods" and our health: Via: HealthPost.co.nz.

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EmTech: The MIT Conference on Emerging Technologies

Medicine and Technology

If you're looking for a reason to visit MIT this fall, EmTech MIT is where technology, business, and culture converge. It’s the showcase for emerging technologies with the greatest potential to change our lives. It’s an access point to the most innovative people and companies in the world. Most of all, it is a place of inspiration—an opportunity to glimpse the future and begin to understand the technologies that matter and how they’ll change the face of business and drive the new global economy.

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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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5 California events you won't want to miss this August

Medicine and Technology

August is a popular month when people take vacations. How about a vacation where you can connect with health IT professionals, innovators, Here are 5 reasons why you'll want to visit California this August: Qualcomm Life is hosting Connect 2013 August 5-8 in San Diego Rock Health is hosting Health Innovation Summit August 8-9 in San Francisco Siemens is hosting Innovations '13 for Healthcare IT August 11-14 in San Diego The NIH and UCLA is hosting 2013 Mobile Health Summer Training Institute Aug

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Electronic skin or "e-skin" that has sensing capabilities

Medicine and Technology

What if we could create an artificial skin that has sensing capabilities? Electronic skin? e-skin? Digital skin? There's a recent paper published in Nature titled, " An ultra-lightweight design for imperceptible plastic electronics." The authors describe a platform that makes electronics both virtually unbreakable4 and imperceptible. Fabricated directly on ultrathin (1??

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HP Social Media in Healthcare White Paper

Medicine and Technology

Don't miss the HP " Social Media in Healthcare White Paper." This excellent resource outlines why physicians, hospitals, and health systems need to take a proactive approach and leverage the opportunities through social media. Social media technology is evolving rapidly and health care professionals need to know how to use these tools to communicate more effectively with one another and with patients.

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ATA 2014 Call for Presentations Now Open

Medicine and Technology

Speak at the largest telehealth event of the year! The American Telemedicine Association 2014 call for presentations is now open. The ATA Annual Meeting is recognized throughout the world as the primary forum for healthcare professionals and entrepreneurs in the telemedicine, telehealth and mHealth space. Whether you are a novice or expert, clinician or engineer, CEO or industry partner, ATA 2014 presents opportunities to engage with thousands of thought-provoking leaders in the field and learn

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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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Join the @RWJF Twitter Chat on U.S. Health IT Adoption on 7/24 at 12:30 pm ET #AdoptHIT

Medicine and Technology

Doctors and hospitals have made big strides in adopting electronic health records, driven in part by federal investments in health information technology. Join the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation for a Twitter chat on Wednesday, July 24 2013 from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. ET to discuss findings from a recent report on the state of health information technology in the United States.

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Using CME for Delivery System Improvement

Medicine and Technology

Last month, the American Hospital Association's Physician Leadership Forum (PLF) had a webinar titled, " Using CME for Delivery System Improvement." As health care delivery reshapes, hospitals are using new and creative ways to engage with physicians to create a more integrated and seamless care system. Jim Burke, MD, senior vice president and chief medical officer, Scottsdale Healthcare, will share their efforts to use continuing medical education (CME) offerings to align physicians across the

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Legal liability of an online curbside consultation

Medicine and Technology

These days, physicians are getting informal consultations (curbside consults) and "second opinion" feedback from other physicians by discussing patient care on closed, restricted online physician-only communities like Doximity. What is the legal liability of discussing a patient and getting input from physicians who have never seen or examined the patient?

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The Conversation Project

Medicine and Technology

Have you heard of the Conversation Project that involves a collaboration with the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI)? The Conversation Project is dedicated to helping people talk about their wishes for end-of-life care. The Conversation Project began in 2010, when Ellen Goodman and a group of colleagues and concerned media, clergy, and medical professionals gathered to share stories of “good deaths” and “bad deaths” within their own circle of loved ones.

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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.