American Well
DECEMBER 11, 2015
Did you know 57% of physicians are willing to see patients online? American Well recently released our Telehealth Index: 2015 Physician Survey eBook , which shares insight into the key factors about telehealth identified by the survey as impor. tant to physicians. In conjunction with the release of our eBook, we held a webinar that included a Q&A session with Dr.
Insulin Nation
DECEMBER 1, 2015
We’re knee-deep in the holiday season, which means a lot of carb-counting for special occasion meals and awkward conversations with relatives around the dinner table. Here are six diabetes-themed memes to help you enjoy the holidays! Happy holidays from Insulin Nation! The post 6 Diabetes Holiday Memes appeared first on Insulin Nation.
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Import Immunity
DECEMBER 16, 2015
Whenever software friends visit Adaptive , I make a point of showing them a multichannel pipette. It’s actually a pretty cool piece of technology, but from a design perspective it just feels wrong. Like, if one pipette is good, then a ton of them must be even better, right? Maybe not. At some point, incrementing old solutions isn’t enough. That’s why robots are taking over the job of liquid handling in the lab — they’re just fundamentally better at it than people, no matter how many tips y
Health System CIO
DECEMBER 14, 2015
Data warehouse — “There are a lot of capabilities we haven’t fully utilized.” Self-service with advanced analytics Prioritization — “Everyone’s always balancing.” “Huge opportunity” for telemedicine Epic Care Everywhere vs state HIE — “It’s materially different on what’s being exchanged.” Being “the lead person” at WVU Stepping in as the new CIO is never easy, particularly if you’re filling the shoes of a longtime leader who ushered the organization into the digital era.
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Healthcare Exchange Standards
DECEMBER 31, 2015
I blogged half as many articles as last year, and yet my readership only dropped by 16%. I am amazed at all you loyal readers. I wish I had more than 28 blog articles this year to give you. Falling mostly in the category of FHIR, Consent/AccessControl, or De-Identification. I hope that they were useful. Thanks. FHIR Break-Glass on FHIR solution Break-Glass on FHIR HEART profiles for review, comment, and approval Building a MHD Client before MHD is DSTU2 aligned IHE updating FHIR Profiles to alig
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American Well
DECEMBER 1, 2015
By Sarah Natoli. As telehealth becomes more commonplace, consumers need a way to judge the quality of care offered by a company or hospital via this relatively new care delivery system. The American Telemedicine Association (ATA) offers just that through its accreditation program for online patient consultation. Earning this accreditation is a testament to a company or hospital’s ongoing commitment to patient choice, high-quality care, and cutting edge technology.
Insulin Nation
DECEMBER 29, 2015
If a good time existed to have Type 1 diabetes, this would be it. In 2015, Type 1 treatments that once seemed far-fetched have taken major steps forward. We’ve seen continued commercialization of pump technology based on artificial pancreas algorithms, good news on the future of stem cell treatments and beta cell transplants, expansion in treatment options, and real competition among insulin manufacturers.
Medicine and Technology
DECEMBER 10, 2015
The Commission on Cancer (CoC) has an Oncology Medical Home (OMH) Accreditation Pilot Program and plans to pilot this accreditation process in 50 oncology practices beginning in 2016. What is an Oncology Medical Home (OMH)? An Oncology Medical Home (OMH) focuses on delivering, ensuring, and measuring quality cancer care and relies on a physician-led, team-based health care model that provides comprehensive and continuous care to cancer patients with a goal of obtaining maximized health outcomes.
Consumer eHealth Engagement
DECEMBER 3, 2015
In January 2015, Stanford Medicine launched ClickWell Care, a new type of Primary Care clinic which leverages technology to allow patients to virtually connect with their own Stanford primary care clinicians and wellness coaches via video or phone visits. Patients use the MyHealth mobile app to schedule and conduct a video visit and share home health device data with the care team.
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
Healthcare Exchange Standards
DECEMBER 27, 2015
I explain the use-case and environment behind Break-Glass on FHIR. In there I explain that it is unusual to need Break-Glass, but that it is still an important capability in healthcare. In this article I will outline a few solutions that exist, and hint at some other solutions. This solution is based on a Client/Server relationship where the security subsystem is managing Access Control between the Client and the Server.
ACA Times
DECEMBER 30, 2015
Nearly 275,000 consumers selected health care plans through the Healthcare.gov online marketplace during the eighth week of open enrollment, according to the “weekly snapshot report” issued by the Department of Health and Human Services. The enrollment period ends Jan. 31, 2016. The volume for the week of Dec. 20 to 26, 2015 was down sharply from the more than 4 million who selected insurance plans during the seventh week of open enrollment, when consumers were rushing to beat the Dec. 15 deadli
American Well
DECEMBER 7, 2015
By Danielle Russella, President, Customer Solutions. . You may have seen the news that Community Health Systems (CHS) is now partnering with American Well to make telehealth available to their patients for primary care video visits. CHS, one of the largest health systems in the U.S., is the most recent system to join our growing roster of partners.
Insulin Nation
DECEMBER 8, 2015
On October 26, the New York Times wrote about the Pollard family of Seattle. Their ordeal began when Owen Pollard was denied admission to a neighborhood kindergarten and a private school on the basis that he had Type 1 diabetes. A third school, which did not employ a staff nurse, admitted the child and his twin brother, but then did an about-face, saying that the safety of all students in the school dictated that it decline to offer in-school diabetes care.
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Insulin Nation
DECEMBER 11, 2015
This past week, Ohio legislators passed a bill authorizing pharmacists to fill expired prescriptions for some lifesaving medications, including insulin. The bill was partly in response to the 2014 death of an Ohio man with diabetes, Kevin Houdeshell, and was championed by his family. The legislation would authorize an Ohio pharmacist to provide a refill of certain medications, even if a prescription has expired, if it is determined by the pharmacist that failure to fill the prescription would si
Insulin Nation
DECEMBER 10, 2015
In the previous story in our four-part series on in-school diabetes care, we discussed how one family found a welcoming school environment in Portland, Maine for their son with Type 1. Unfortunately, access to diabetes care during the school day varies wildly from school district to school district, and from state to state. Less than two hours west of Portland, and across state lines, another child with Type 1 is struggling to find enough help during school hours.
Insulin Nation
DECEMBER 11, 2015
Update – 12/28/2015 – The legislation has been signed by the governor, and will become Ohio law early in 2016. This past week, Ohio legislators passed a bill authorizing pharmacists to fill expired prescriptions for some lifesaving medications, including insulin. The bill was partly in response to the 2014 death of an Ohio man with diabetes, Kevin Houdeshell, and was championed by his family.
Insulin Nation
DECEMBER 15, 2015
Santa Claus and the NSA aren’t the only ones making lists and checking them twice. Here at Insulin Nation, we’ve compiled a list of who has made a positive impact for the diabetes community and who deserves a lump of coal. See if you agree: Naughty CrossFit CEO Glenn Glassman – Mr. Glassman decided to equate diabetes with death in a tweet connecting Coca-Cola to diabetes.
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Insulin Nation
DECEMBER 14, 2015
A new memoir focuses on how a diabetes alert dog can help a family struggling with a Type 1 diabetes diagnosis. Elle & Coach: Diabetes, the Fight for My Daughter’s Life, and the Dog Who Changed Everything is authored by Stefany Shaheen, mother of four and daughter of U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire. The book begins with the surprise Type 1 diagnosis of Stefany’s daughter, Elle.
Insulin Nation
DECEMBER 14, 2015
A new memoir focuses on how a diabetes alert dog can help a family struggling with a Type 1 diabetes diagnosis. Elle & Coach: Diabetes, the Fight for My Daughter’s Life, and the Dog Who Changed Everything is authored by Stefany Shaheen, mother of four and daughter of U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire. The book begins with the surprise Type 1 diagnosis of Stefany’s daughter, Elle.
Insulin Nation
DECEMBER 8, 2015
On October 26, the New York Times wrote about the Pollard family of Seattle. Their ordeal began when Owen Pollard was denied admission to a neighborhood kindergarten and a private school on the basis that he had Type 1 diabetes. A third school, which did not employ a staff nurse, admitted the child and his twin brother, but then did an about-face, saying that the safety of all students in the school dictated that it decline to offer in-school diabetes care.
American Well
DECEMBER 23, 2015
On the road to telehealth, there are many different choices and considerations employers need to contemplate before choosing the offerings and provider that are right for them. But before implementing telemedicine into your benefits package, there are some important questions you need to ask yourself. These questions will inevitably affect which telehealth vendor you choose to work with, and the offerings you decide to implement.
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.
American Well
DECEMBER 23, 2015
On the road to telehealth, there are many different choices and considerations employers need to contemplate before choosing the offerings and provider that are right for them. But before implementing telemedicine into your benefits package, there are some important questions you need to ask yourself. These questions will inevitably affect which telehealth vendor you choose to work with, and the offerings you decide to implement.
American Well
DECEMBER 11, 2015
Did you know 57% of physicians are willing to see patients online? American Well recently released our Telehealth Index: 2015 Physician Survey eBook , which shares insight into the key factors about telehealth identified by the survey as impor. tant to physicians. In conjunction with the release of our eBook, we held a webinar that included a Q&A session with Dr.
American Well
DECEMBER 7, 2015
By Danielle Russella, President, Customer Solutions. . You may have seen the news that Community Health Systems (CHS) is now partnering with American Well to make telehealth available to their patients for primary care video visits. CHS, one of the largest health systems in the U.S., is the most recent system to join our growing roster of partners.
American Well
DECEMBER 6, 2015
Welcome to the the final edition of Avizia’s Telemedicine Today for 2015! For those new to this feature, we share the telehealth industry’s hottest news, events, legislation, insight and more. As another year approaches its end, we take a look back at 2015 as a year of great progress in the evolving Telemedicine industry. Recently…. CEO, Mike Baird, guest authored Why Now Is The Moment That Telehealth Transforms Healthcare published by ReadWrite.
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American Well
DECEMBER 1, 2015
By Sarah Natoli. As telehealth becomes more commonplace, consumers need a way to judge the quality of care offered by a company or hospital via this relatively new care delivery system. The American Telemedicine Association (ATA) offers just that through its accreditation program for online patient consultation. Earning this accreditation is a testament to a company or hospital’s ongoing commitment to patient choice, high-quality care, and cutting edge technology.
Insulin Nation
DECEMBER 10, 2015
In the previous story in our four-part series on in-school diabetes care, we discussed how one family found a welcoming school environment in Portland, Maine for their son with Type 1. Unfortunately, access to diabetes care during the school day varies wildly from school district to school district, and from state to state. Less than two hours west of Portland, and across state lines, another child with Type 1 is struggling to find enough help during school hours.
Insulin Nation
DECEMBER 1, 2015
Integrated Diabetes Services (IDS) provides detailed advice and coaching on diabetes management from certified diabetes educators and dieticians. Insulin Nation hosts a regular Q&A column from IDS that answers questions submitted from the Type 1 diabetes community. Q – Every time I think I know what I’m talking about when it comes to diabetes, I come across a new thing to worry about.
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