KevinMD
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
It has become more and more evident with time that the health care delivery system here in the United States is riddled with issues. One with many disagreements arising from the fact that there is no clear and universally acceptable solution to our problems. In many ways, the system seems to step on its own feet — as the health care professionals working within it fight to make it work.
Mobi Health News
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
As Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies take off in a gold rush-like fashion, players in the digital health field have jumped on board the cryptocurrency wagon. Some companies, like Nobel Prize contender George Church’s brainchild Nebula, are finding ways for the consumer to monetize their personal genetic data. Still others are using the digital currency in more traditional ways, like incentivizing app users to workout by offering them coins.
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Health Populi
FEBRUARY 18, 2018
Along with artificial intelligence, patient engagement feels like the new black in health care right now. Perhaps that’s because we’re just two weeks out from the annual HIMSS Conference which will convene thousands of health IT wonks, users and developers (I am the former), but I’ve received several reports this week speaking to health engagement and technology that are worth some trend-weaving.
Clocktree
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
Last Wednesday in Tallahassee, Florida, a senate committee unanimously approved a bill on telehealth , focused on permitting doctors and healthcare providers using telehealth technology to provide healthcare directly to patients. Florida Senators Aaron Bean and Fernandina Beach worked tirelessly on five drafts of the bill, and in its success, it has earned the joke “fifth time’s the charm!
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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.
KevinMD
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
As someone who has been in IT health care supporting hospitals, radiologists, and specialty surgeons, I’ve seen the struggle from just about every angle when it comes to the problems with health care technology. One of these struggles that continue to be a problem for myself, our patients, and our physicians are the imaging CDs that patients bring in.
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Health Populi
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
Over four in 10 U.S. workers were enrolled in a high-deductible health plan in the first 9 months of 2017, according to the latest research published by the National Center for Health Statistics, part of the Centers for Disease Control in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The report details Health Insurance Coverage: Early Release of Estimates From the National Health Interview Survey, January-September 2017.
Health Blawg
FEBRUARY 19, 2018
Scott McFarland is President of HealthBI , where he leads the organization’s health information technology platform team. The comapny enables real time coordination of value-based care delivery across providers by simplifying reporting by providers to payors and making resources available to providers to address patient needs. As Scott noted in our recent conversation, accountability and risk are being pushed down to the provider level today; payors are creating incentives that allow provi
KevinMD
FEBRUARY 21, 2018
Health care is obsessed with new technology. Every week, a new article comes out promising disruption of medical care as we know it through personalized genetic therapy, app extensions that transform smartphones into ultrasounds or autonomous surgical robots. Yet, one of the best examples of health care technologies is also one of its oldest — instant messaging.
Mobi Health News
FEBRUARY 21, 2018
About the author: Naomi Fried, PhD, is the CEO of Health Innovation Strategies, which provides digital health strategy and innovation-program design and optimization consulting to healthcare stakeholders including pharma, payers, and providers.
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Health Populi
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
Albertsons, the grocery group with popular brands like Acme, Safeway, and Vons, announced a merger with Rite Aid , the retail pharmacy chain. The deal has been discussed as Albertsons’ move to succeed in light of growing competition from Amazon and Whole Foods, the proposed CVS/Aetna merger, and Walgreens’ possible purchase of AmerisourceBergen (finalizing its acquisition of over 1,900 Rite Aid stores).
33 Charts - Digital Health
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
Headed to SXSW 2018? I’ve done the heavy lifting by curating a super list of the best health care talks and events at SXSW interactive. Think of it as the ultimate guide for the health care power user. If you’ve not done Health SXSW you’re in for a treat. SXSW is the original anti-disciplinary conference. It brings together minds and ideas in ways that no other meeting does.
FierceHealthIT
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
Adverse patient safety events will drive a $383.7 billion cost burden in the U.S. and Western Europe over the next four years, according to a new report, but some of the biggest challenges also offer significant opportunities for solutions.
Mobi Health News
FEBRUARY 21, 2018
Integration of a practitioner-developed mobile health system within a primary care setting was well-received by substance use disorder (SUD) patients and generally improved outcomes, according to a study recently published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research.
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
Morning eHealth
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
The quest to reduce physician burden — E&C hearing could address telemedicine bills
eVisit
FEBRUARY 21, 2018
Telemedicine supports efforts to significantly improve the quality of healthcare by increasing accessibility and efficiency. It reduces the need to travel, makes providing clinical support easier, overcomes geographic barriers, and can improve patient outcomes. With more consistent, ongoing connectivity, patients and physicians can work more closely together to reach therapeutic goals.
FierceHealthIT
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
This year is shaping up to be an interesting one for health policy, and the Healthcare Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS) has outlined its priorities for the next several months. Focus areas for 2018 include continued work on interoperability and cybersecurity.
Mobi Health News
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
Researchers from Microsoft are aiming to transform the world of virtual reality from a primarily visual experience to a tactile and auditory one for people with visual impairments.
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Morning eHealth
FEBRUARY 21, 2018
OCR direction fuzzy — TEFCA tiffs continue
Telebehavioral Health Institute
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
HIPAA Password Requirements For behavioral health professionals, HIPAA password requirements are an important part of keeping your sensitive health data safe and avoiding HIPAA fines. But what does HIPAA regulation have to say about implementing secure passwords? HIPAA regulation is … Read more. The post HIPAA Password Requirements appeared first on TBH Institute Blog.
FierceHealthIT
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
"Superusers," those costly patients who utilize high levels of hospital care, are a significant burden on the healthcare system. But a new study suggests that pairing them with community navigators can reduce their use of hospital services. Researchers in Tennessee found that the intervention reduced their healthcare encounters by 39%.
Mobi Health News
FEBRUARY 21, 2018
Palo Alto, California-based Cognoa’s machine learning app for pediatric behavioral health has received categorization from the FDA as a Class 2 diagnostic medical device for autism, according to an announcement from the company.
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Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is transforming healthcare by enabling providers to track patient health outside traditional clinical settings. This blog explores the role of technology in RPM, including wearable devices, mobile apps, and connected medical tools that collect and share real-time data. Discover how RPM expands care access, improves outcomes, enhances patient engagement, and reduces costs by shifting from reactive to proactive care.
Morning eHealth
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
Schedules, set — Some of 'All of Us' available by year’s end
Telebehavioral Health Institute
FEBRUARY 17, 2018
TBHI is delighted to be launching a series of Q&A from our audiences. In this blog, then interspersed with our other news and features, we’ll post a question obtained from one of our Trainees. One such question will be drawn … Read more. The post Barriers to Using Insurance for Telehealth Sessions appeared first on TBH Institute Blog.
FierceHealthIT
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
The U.S. Supreme Court has denied CareFirst’s appeal to review a case over a 2014 data breach that compromised the information of 1.1 million members. The Maryland insurer petitioned the high court to resolve questions of harm associated with a data breach after the D.C. Court of Appeals allowed a class-action lawsuit against CareFirst to proceed.
Mobi Health News
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
Google AI has made a breakthrough: successfully predicting cardiovascular problems such as heart attacks and strokes simply from images of the retina, with no blood draws or other tests necessary.
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.
Morning eHealth
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
Sniping on Tefca from all sides — Artificial Intelligence that fails to replicate
Insulin Nation
FEBRUARY 21, 2018
The following is a press release from the Joslin Diabetes Center. BOSTON – (February 19, 2018) – Every cell in your body responds to the hormone insulin, and if that process starts to fail, you get diabetes. In an unexpected finding, scientists at Joslin Diabetes Center have identified four viruses that can produce insulin-like hormones that are active on human cells.
FierceHealthIT
FEBRUARY 21, 2018
Bon Secours Health System, a not-for-profit Catholic health system with operations in Maryland, Virginia, South Carolina, Kentucky, Florida and New York, intends to merge with Mercy Health, a Catholic Health ministry in Ohio and Kentucky. Together, the two organizations will create a Catholic health system with $8 billion in net operating revenue and $293 million in operating income.
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