Clocktree
SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
During a time of such chaos and destruction in Florida, it has been extremely hard to provide healthcare access to those in need. Within the last three days Florida Hospital has incorporated telehealth technology into their system of care. This platform now enables those who are unable to travel or prevented from reaching their usual services and care providers a virtual care option.
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CiscoHealth
SEPTEMBER 14, 2017
Collaboration is changing the face of healthcare, enabling agile strategies like telemedicine, remote monitoring, care-team communication, and specialist engagement. When clinicians and patients can collaborate—seamlessly and securely—they can break through traditional barriers to care and innovation. Cisco collaboration solutions foster a streamlined, adaptable healthcare environment, empowering care teams, researchers, and patients to work together safely—on […].
Mobile Health Matters
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
Software as a medical device (SaMD) is defined by the International Medical Device Regulators Forum as “software intended to be used for one or more medical purposes that perform these purposes without being part of a hardware medical device.” SaMD is developed at a much faster pace than traditional medical devices, and may require frequent updates, as opposed to hardware devices that typically are updated every few years.
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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.
Insulin Nation
SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
By Aaron D. Johnson. Editor’s note: We strive to provide a complete picture of life with Type 1 diabetes. While we love sharing inspirational stories, we want to make sure to acknowledge the difficulties of managing a chronic condition over decades. Aaron D. Johnson sent us this honest account, and we thank him for it. The world of a child is an amazing place.
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Clocktree
SEPTEMBER 7, 2017
England has become the first country to offer no-cost talk therapy to their people. No-cost phone talk therapy is funded by the National Health Service and is a hotline available for unlimited phone therapy sessions. The hope from this program is that they will be able to create a primary mental healthcare system that gives access to those in rural communities throughout Great Britain.
Society for Participatory Medicine
SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
This may be the best short talk ever about the importance of participatory medicine. SPM’s past president Sarah Krüg ( @SaraKrug1 ) recently did a 10 minute TEDx Talk in Brussels. It’s one of those rare ones that’s pretty riveting. Watch it. Join us. Our Society for Participatory Medicine is actively engaged in advancing this cause. Culture change takes work – here’s the cover of the BMJ from September 18, 1999.
CiscoHealth
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
Over the past few years, telehealth has become increasingly common across the continuum of care. Neurology, behavioral health, cardiology, dermatology, post-procedure follow-up, acute care, home care, evaluation and management, and patient outreach – many are adopting remote and virtual care strategies. But not all telehealth solutions are created equal, nor are all organizations defining a […].
Mobile Health Matters
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
Over the past couple of years, there have been around 200 merger and acquisition (M&A) deals in the healthcare IT space, driven by high enterprise value and the sheer size of the industry. 49 deals came together in the first quarter of this year alone. These numbers make health IT the highest performing industry in terms of M&A activity in the consumer and retail space, and the second highest in the infrastructure/industrial space.
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Insulin Nation
SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
9/11/2017 – 12:30 pm (EST) – This story has been updated. . On September 11th, Medtronic issued a notice stating that the company is voluntarily recalling certain lots of infusion sets used with all models of its insulin pumps. The recall covers all lots of Medtronic infusion sets sent to customers before April 2017, except for its infusion sets with luer locks during that time period; this exception was first reported by Diabetes Mine and has been confirmed by Medtronic.
Health System CIO
SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
The harsh truth is that telemedicine has fallen far short of expectations, says David Bensema. But if it’s marketed more effectively and key changes are implemented, it can still serve a key purpose.
Clocktree
SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
Today on average a patient waits 29 days to meet with a doctor. The USA as a whole is expected to be short 90,000 physicians by 2025, meaning the wait to see a physician should continue to lengthen. Due to this month’s long delay many patients are opting out of seeking care for minor illnesses such as, cold or flu because the emergency room is their only timely option.
Society for Participatory Medicine
SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
I’m known in social media for my role as @EMRAnswers. Most people don’t know the personal and family pain that makes me know how important this is. Here it is. (That’s me above, sharing my story at the Walking Gallery meetup at HIMSS in 2015 – more on this in a moment.). I’ve worked in healthcare over 25 years: In administration through hospital credentialing and procurement, as a practice administrator shuffling through paper charts, missing codes, and reimbursement in
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
Iris Telehealth
SEPTEMBER 8, 2017
Part of the reason Iris Telehealth has been able to grow so much since it was founded in 2013 is because of the amazing employees who work relentlessly to dominate their jobs. So we figured it was time for us to spotlight them and give you a behind-the-scenes look at our staff! One of those [ ] The post The Iris Spotlight: Meet Katherine Dreyfuss appeared first on Iris Telehealth.
South Central Telehealth Resource Center
SEPTEMBER 5, 2017
Consumer need is driving the development of telehealth programs across the country. Consumers want healthcare that is: easy-to-access. cost-effective. convenient. quality-focused. Provider access to affordable broadband and delivery methods, such as smart phones, tablets and iPads, are driving telehealth to become a delivery platform that can meet consumer needs.
Insulin Nation
SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
By Tom Bregmann. When it comes to driving, a teen with Type 1 diabetes needs to understand they are responsible for being in control of their blood glucose levels behind the wheel; this is the only way to be personally safe and ensure the safety of others on the road. For the past seven years, Juvenile Diabetes No Limits Foundation (JDNL) has been conducting Check B4U Drive – a safe-driving program for teens with Type 1 diabetes, to help get this point across.
Advanced Medical Reviews
SEPTEMBER 15, 2017
Millennials have reshaped healthcare most visibly on the technological front. As members of the first generation to grow up with easy access to internet service, they have been instrumental in pushing smartphones, wearables and cloud computing to the forefront of the industry. We reviewed some of these trends in the first two parts of this series. At the same time, their influence has not been limited to using computer hardware and software in new ways.
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CareWire
SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
Streamlining the Patient Intake Process with an Automated Mobile-First Contact Strategy. The waiting room is full, there is a line forming at the front desk; new patient information has to be collected, patients’ records must be updated, and appointments need to be rescheduled. The patient intake process, particularly for new patients, can be time-consuming and arduous for team members and frontline clinic staff.
Society for Participatory Medicine
SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
( part three of three ). Lessons from Quebec for Choosing Wisely and Less is More Medicine. After a busy few days tracking topics around the researchers and policy-makers at a recent “ Preventing Overdiagnosis ” conference in Quebec aimed at reducing over-treatment in modern medicine, I came away with the impression of an evolving ecosystem.
HAY on FHIR
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
As you probably know, there are a number of ‘conformance’ resources in FHIR that have a unique ‘canonical’ Url that identifies them globally. Other resources that need to refer to them can do so by addressing them by that URL – for example when a profile (Core or Derived) binds a coded element to a ValueSet, it does so via that URL – as does a Profile referencing an Extension Definition (both Profile and Extension Definition are StructureDefinition resources).
South Central Telehealth Resource Center
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
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Insulin Nation
SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
At 11 years old, I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in the middle of hockey tryouts. With the diagnosis, I finally understood why I could barely skate down the ice without getting tired and why I was always so thirsty. After starting insulin therapy, I was happy to get back on the ice. I had to learn how exercise affects my blood sugar and how to time my meals and snacks perfectly.
CiscoHealth
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
Over the past few years, telehealth has become increasingly common across the continuum of care. Neurology, behavioral health, cardiology, dermatology, post-procedure follow-up, acute care, home care, evaluation and management, and patient outreach – many are adopting remote and virtual care strategies. But not all telehealth solutions are created equal, nor are all organizations defining a clear, holistic strategy for implementation.
American Well
SEPTEMBER 17, 2017
In this article published by Becker’s Hospital Review, Avizia’s CEO Mike Baird details the risks that direct-to-consumer telehealth may pose to care coordination, including incomplete medical records and gaps in care. He details how a hybrid telehealth solution is a viable alternative, and should be hospital and health system-led augmented by integrated virtual direct-to-consumer services.
Society for Participatory Medicine
SEPTEMBER 1, 2017
( chapter two of three ). Watching physicians pivot from ‘More is Better’ to ‘Less is More’ For British cardiologist David Warriner it all began when he was a trainee MD and it was his job to organize the daily tests ordered on the ward. Time and again he found himself filing the same “normal” results from redundant sets of routine screens.
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HAY on FHIR
SEPTEMBER 7, 2017
I did a demo of clinFHIR for the Clinicians on FHIR group that will be meeting at the Working Group Meeting next week, and completely forgot to talk about creating/viewing documents in clinFHIR using the scenario builder. This is functionality that has been around for a while, and allows you to create a FHIR document by adding a Composition resource to the scenario, and then linking up the other resource to it.
Health Portal Solutions
SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
Whether it’s a web portal, wellness program, or telemedicine, utilization is key! Utilization is what determines ROI and measures the success of your program. The third-party wellness and telemedicine programs offered in our web portal are the same programs HPS uses in our staff’s employee benefits package. Recently, HPS reached 50% utilization of the telemedicine service, a very high rate compared to the typical 5 – 10% utilization in the industry.
Insulin Nation
SEPTEMBER 14, 2017
Analysis. This past weekend, a large handful of protesters gathered outside of the Indianapolis headquarters of Eli Lilly and Company to protest the cost of insulin. It was one of the first physical manifestations of the #insulin4all online activist activity spearheaded by the nonprofit group T1 International and other diabetes activists. (You can read a concise write-up of the event by one of its participants at Diabetes Mine here.). sponsor.
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