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Telehealth Is Here to Stay, But Is It Additive or Substitutive?

AMD Telemedicine

Early in the pandemic, healthcare providers had to use telehealth as a substitute for in-person care. Now, many healthcare professionals are trying to determine how to move past COVID-19, asking, “Is telehealth additive or substitutive?” But this is not the question they should be posing; instead, healthcare professionals should ask, “Which use cases make the most sense for telehealth to be additive or substitutive?

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The future of medicine is now: AI’s role in diagnostics and treatment

KevinMD

OpenAI’s ChatGPT took the world by storm a couple of months ago when they opened it up for public use. Since then, people have shown the infinite number of ways it can be applied in just about every area of life, from telling you the recipe for your favorite food to writing scientific abstracts that Read more… The future of medicine is now: AI’s role in diagnostics and treatment originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Why user needs should be at the heart of healthtech

DigitalHealth

Digital solutions should never be imposed on patients or NHS staff. To be successful, learn from the people who will be using the system – and make sure their first experience of it is positive, explains Matt Harrington, Director at Public Digital.

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New Financial Platforms Aim to Fix a Confusing Healthcare Payment System

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Bob Chin, chief information officer, PayMedix Employers who shift more healthcare insurance payments to employees to keep costs down risk increasingly discontented employees who struggle with growing out-of-pocket (OOP) costs compounded by a flood […] The article New Financial Platforms Aim to Fix a Confusing Healthcare Payment System appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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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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AI in health care: Meeting HIPAA standards with ChatGPT

KevinMD

New technologies are introduced to enhance the quality of care and make the work of health care professionals more efficient. ChatGPT is one such technology; it is a robust language model that can comprehend and respond to input in natural language. ChatGPT has the potential to significantly enhance the work of health care professionals and Read more… AI in health care: Meeting HIPAA standards with ChatGPT originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Unlocking the Future of Health—and Care—with AI

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Jonathan Jesneck , Co-Founder and CTO at Firefly Lab. Unlocking the future of healthcare with Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a hot topic amongst tech and medical professionals alike. Leaps and bounds have been made since the term was first applied in medicine in the mid-1950s , but it wasn’t until the late 2000s that developments using AI in a variety of healthcare fields started to happen.

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The Staying Power of Telehealth

Iris Telehealth

Quick links Telehealth bridges care gaps Telemedicine use among Americans Rules and regulations related to telehealth Telehealth satisfaction by numbers How Iris Telehealth can help During the rise of the COVID-19 pandemic, many providers, organizations, and patients turned to telehealth as a way to deliver and receive mental health services. In fact, by 2022, more than 1 in 5 Americans were using telehealth to receive care.

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Is Digital Health Changing the Healthcare Landscape?

João Bocas

The healthcare landscape is rapidly changing, and digital health is one of the most significant aspects of this shift.

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Healthcare Devices Combined with Intelligent Remote Patient Monitoring from OMRON Healthcare

Healthcare IT Today

VitalSight is a new tool for remote patient monitoring (RPM) from OMRON , a company that offers a wide range of health devices for blood pressure, respiratory problems, and more. RPM is the order of the day for health care. Monitoring, together with providing data-based guidelines for patient behavior, is a crucial component of telehealth and a key building block of value-based care, where an improvement in the patient’s condition is more important than the number of clinical visits.

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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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CVS nearing deal to buy Oak Street Health: WSJ

Mobi Health News

According to reporting by the Wall Street Journal, CVS is closing in on an agreement to acquire the primary care chain for $10.5 billion including debt.

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Wellness in 2023 Is About Connections, Mental Health and Science – Global Wellness Summit’s 2023 Trends

Health Populi

Consumers’ wellness life-flows and demands in 2023 will go well beyond exercise resolutions, eating more greens, and intermittent fasting as a foodstyle. It’s time for us to get the annual update on health consumers from the multi-faceted team who curated the Global Wellness Summit’s annual report on The Future of Wellness 2023 Trends.

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Headspace Health Expands Mental Healthcare Services to International Markets

Digital Health Global

SANTA MONICA, Calif.– Headspace Health , the provider of the world’s most comprehensive digital mental health platform, today announced the expansion of its care services for organizations headquartered outside of the U.S. Starting with the U.K. this month, Headspace Health now brings together Headspace’s world-class meditation and mindfulness offering with on-demand coaching, therapy and EAP services to provide a single mental health solution that reduces complexity, administrative

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Memorial Healthcare System grows its telehealth offering to 61 programs

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Before the widespread adoption of telemedicine technology, there were several problems that hindered the delivery of healthcare services for most healthcare organizations. THE PROBLEM One of the main problems was access to healthcare, particularly with working families and those with chronic conditions. Many people lacked convenient access to medical care and providers, making it difficult for them to receive the care they needed.

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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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Nurse staffing agency ShiftMed scores $200M

Mobi Health News

The company will use the funds to expand its services into other sectors of the healthcare market.

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Bayer at The Big Game LVII: the Heart Health Ecosystem is Ripe for Self-Care and DIY Health at Home

Health Populi

Joke if you must about Big Game cuisine being typically packed with calories and fat and carbs….and as such, not-so-great for health. For me, the ads are the attraction during The Big Game, and this year health will be featured in high-priced spots as it has for the past few years. Last year, I was intrigued by a female-focused 30-second spot from Hologic, educating viewers on cervical cancer, discussed here in Health Populi.

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Newel Health Awarded $2.5M Research Grant from The Michael J. Fox Foundation

Digital Health Global

A significant recognition of the groundbreaking approach of the Digital Medicines and Digital Therapeutic company PRESS RELEASE | Italy, Salerno, February 7, 2023 – Newel Health announced today that it was selected to receive a grant from The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) [MJFF-022711] to advance the research and development of Soturi , a Digital Therapeutic (DTx) solution for personalized medication and treatment plan optimization for people with Parkinson’s disease.

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Virtual care system designed for COVID-19 grows into a multiuse digital health tool

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

In 2019, Cleveland-based University Hospitals saw an opportunity to use automation and digital care technologies to improve patient engagement, clinical care and outcomes. THE PROBLEM Ultimately, the health system was looking for ways to improve patient engagement first and foremost and then wanted to see how it could use automated tools to improve outcomes.

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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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Mental health platform Mindstrong to close HQ, lay off 128 employees

Mobi Health News

The layoffs come weeks after the company said it will stop offering patient care services.

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Do masks really protect against COVID-19? Meta-analysis authors want to see more evidence

FierceHealthIT

Do masks really protect against COVID-19?

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Can Behavioral Health Be Objective and Data-Driven?

Healthcare IT Today

Before microscopes, doctors diagnosed as best they could using external symptoms. Now we test for the presence of specific bacteria, viruses, or lesions. Dr. Thomas Young, chief medical officer and founder of Proem Behavioral Health , is convinced that psychiatry and behavioral health are also entering an age where objective data collected from the body will drive diagnoses and treatment.

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The hype of aging in place -- so bad for so many

Aging in Place Technology Watch

The articles and tech industry focus on ‘aging in place’ and fear. And it’s not unlike the ‘I’ve Fallen and I can’t Get Up’ fear. AARP fuels it with survey results (77% of the 50+ want to age in place), free-lance writers follow up with an Aging in Place story citing the survey – that capitalizes on the recent CES with a laundry list of tech offerings that could help with fears -- like sensors, medication management, motion sensors and smart watches to mitigate fear of falling – and AARP helps a

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The Role of Technology in Remote Patient Monitoring

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.

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Wheel lays off more than a quarter of its staff

Mobi Health News

The telehealth staffing and services startup confirmed it laid off 56 employees. It conducted an earlier round of layoffs over the summer.

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Which payer raked in the most cash last year? The answer likely won't surprise you

FierceHealthIT

Which payer raked in the most cash last year?

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What do consumers want from telehealth?

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

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Generative AI in Healthcare – Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 107

Healthcare IT Today

For the 107th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast , we are diving deep into generative AI (You may know it better as ChatGPT) in Healthcare! First, we share how we think generative AI will impact the world of healthcare. Then, we speculate on the different use cases we can see generative AI playing a part in. Next, we discuss how people’s trust in healthcare may or may not change based on generative AI.

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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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Q&A: Babylon foresees profitability after SPAC 'mistake'

Mobi Health News

Ali Parsa, CEO and founder of Babylon, discusses what the company learned from going public through merger with a special purpose acquisition company.

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How the current economic downturn impacts healthcare funding and investor strategy

FierceHealthIT

How the current economic downturn impacts healthcare funding and investor strategy agliadkovskaya Fri, 02/10/2023 - 10:37

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Prominent Telehealth Startups Sharply Criticized by US Senators

Telebehavioral Health Institute

Following the release of a report by STAT and The Markup, which found 49 of 50 telehealth startups may fall short of legal requirements for HIPAA compliance, a bipartisan group of US senators has fiercely criticized several prominent telehealth startups for sharing patient data with Facebook, Google, and other major advertising platforms. US Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Susan Collins (R-ME), Maria Cantwell (D-WA), and Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) called on three telehealth companies to protect their