Sat.Dec 17, 2022 - Fri.Dec 23, 2022

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5 Best Practices for Remote Patient Monitoring to Keep Patients Safe and Healthy

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

Healthcare providers, are you having trouble with patients not attending their scheduled tests and checkups? The continuous rise in healthcare costs, and inconvenient hospital trips might be the reasons. Consequently, for patients, not having regular checkups can lead to a number of problems, including: health deterioration, readmissions, and delayed medical interventions.

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Contributed: Why is the telemedicine genie mostly back in the bottle?

Mobi Health News

Telemedicine use has declined since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Providers can rethink how they use telehealth to get the most out of the modality and improve care.

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A staffing expert shows how telehealth is stepping in to fill the staffing shortage

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The staffing shortage is a huge challenge in healthcare today. Another challenge is finding a solution to this vexing problem. But telehealth may be becoming an emerging strategy to help fill in gaps within hospitals and health systems , contended Chris Franklin, president of LocumTenens.com, a self-service job board and a full-service physician and advanced practice recruitment agency working in high-demand medical specialties.

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Bill could pave the way for prescription digital therapeutics reimbursement

Mobi Health News

Some experts assert the legislation is preemptive and may stifle innovation, while others argue it has the potential to improve patient access to meaningful healthcare.

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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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What should Alexa Together do?

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Amazon's Alexa Together was introduced at the very end of 2021 (just over one year ago!) for remote monitoring of older family members. The product name choice was outstanding, even inspired, suggesting that using Alexa – a popular voice interface, made it possible to connect family members and to be aware of issues they might have when home alone.

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Healthcare Queue Management Systems & How They Help Improve Patient Care with Ease

NiftyHMS

There are many different types of healthcare queue management systems that can help improve patient care with ease. These systems are designed to help hospitals and other healthcare facilities manage the flow of patients, staff, and resources. This guide will cover the different types of queue management systems available for use, what they do, and how they can make a difference in your facility.

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'Podnosis': 2022's digital health unicorns and tapping population health for better care delivery

FierceHealthIT

'Podnosis': 2022's digital health unicorns and tapping population health for better care delivery. qanderson. Tue, 12/20/2022 - 10:45.

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Introducing Healthcare Cybersecurity Solutions: The Safest Way To Protect Your Patients

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

The healthcare industry experiences more data breaches than any other industry, with over 700 reported breaches in 2020 alone. This alarming statistic underscores the importance of protecting patient data in the healthcare industry. As the digitization of healthcare records continues to increase, patient data is becoming more vulnerable to cybersecurity attacks.

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Employee wellness platform Wellable acquires DailyEndorphin

Mobi Health News

DailyEndorphin's corporate team challenges will be added to Wellable's Wellness Platform.

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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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How accelerated learning platforms are pushing surgical education forward

KevinMD

Surgical training has long been confined to traditional models of Halstedian apprenticeship, where trainees are guided—but also potentially limited—by their superiors. Within this dynamic, the transfer of knowledge from expert to learner is dependent on individual educators, which can then be easily affected by personal circumstances and potential unconscious biases.

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UCHealth slashes code blues up to 70% with telehealth technologies

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

UCHealth is a non-profit healthcare organization based in Colorado made up of 12 hospitals across the state. THE PROBLEM. The organization had a new use case for virtual care, a program called Virtual Deterioration. Essentially, it was trying to find patients who were deteriorating in the hospital sooner in order to provide rescue and treatment faster to give them the best outcome.

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From telehealth to Medicare cuts: Here are the health policies in Congress' $1.7T omnibus

FierceHealthIT

From telehealth to Medicare cuts: Here are the health policies in Congress' $1.7T omnibus. rking. Tue, 12/20/2022 - 10:29.

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DEA alleges Truepill illegally dispensed thousands of prescription stimulants

Mobi Health News

The Drug Enforcement Administration says the digital pharmacy wrongfully distributed thousands of prescription stimulants for ADHD, including Adderall.

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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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Brother ADS-4900W Scanner Review for Healthcare

Healthcare IT Today

High speed scanners are an extremely important technology in most healthcare organizations. As we work to automate everything using NLP and AI, it is important that all of the information about a patient is electronic. In the past you may scan these patient documents, consent forms, etc to avoid having to store them in a separate paper chart. Now, a nice combination of OCR, NLP, and AI allow a healthcare organization to take these scanned documents and turn them into structured data that can

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The Growing Menace of Mental Disorders: How Providers Can Overcome Emerging Challenges

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Mental disorders are a serious social problem, as they impact the lives of millions of people worldwide. They are one of the leading causes of disability worldwide, and their prevalence is increasing at an alarming […]. The article The Growing Menace of Mental Disorders: How Providers Can Overcome Emerging Challenges appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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2023 forecast: Amid dwindling COVID relief funds, rural hospitals face a 'fiscal cliff'

FierceHealthIT

2023 forecast: Amid dwindling COVID relief funds, rural hospitals face a 'fiscal cliff'. agliadkovskaya. Mon, 12/19/2022 - 14:42.

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ITC: Apple Watches violate AliveCor patents but no import ban yet

Mobi Health News

The U.S. International Trade Commission determined Apple Watches with ECG functionality violate AliveCor patents, but an import ban is on hold until appeals wrap up in a case before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's Patent Trial and Appeal Board.

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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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Leveraging AI to Improve Revenue Cycle Management and Assist During Staff Shortages

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Helen Lamons, SVP of Revenue Cycle Management at Advata. In recent years, AI has made various advancements in the administrative and clinical setting as healthcare systems leverage the technology to benefit workflow operations and reduce human errors. As a business, it makes sense to embrace AI in revenue cycle management (RCM) fully.

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Healthcare IT: Helping Mental Health Professionals Better Serve Patients

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Mental healthcare providers are facing a crisis. The growing number of Americans seeking mental health care is putting a strain on psychologists, and it’s affecting those who need help the most. In fact, according to […]. The article Healthcare IT: Helping Mental Health Professionals Better Serve Patients appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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2023 forecast: Providers embrace start of new requirements on health equity

FierceHealthIT

2023 forecast: Providers embrace start of new requirements on health equity. rking. Mon, 12/19/2022 - 15:28.

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Q&A: How cooling digital health funding changed the market in 2022

Mobi Health News

John Beadle, managing partner at Aegis Ventures, discusses partnerships between venture capital firms and health systems, the move from direct-to-consumer to business-to-business models and what digital health investment could look like next year.

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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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When HIPAA Becomes Criminal

Healthcare IT Today

Former Hospital Employees Accused of Selling Patient Information. Five former employees of Methodist Hospital in Memphis, TN, including a recently-licensed Registered Nurse, were indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly selling medical information about car accident victims to personal injury attorneys and chiropractors. The hospital may be penalized for its HIPAA compliance based on the investigation caused by the alleged illegal activities of its rogue employees.

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Mental Health and Technology: Ways the Field is Changing

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Mental health is a serious issue, and it affects all of us. Modern technology has made many advances in this field, including telehealth apps that make therapy more accessible to people living in rural areas, […]. The article Mental Health and Technology: Ways the Field is Changing appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Medicare-certified hospitals must supply ownership data

FierceHealthIT

Medicare-certified hospitals must supply ownership data. fdiamond. Tue, 12/20/2022 - 16:46.

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Digital health leaders discuss their key takeaways from 2022

Mobi Health News

The execs spotlight the year's rise of home healthcare, drop in digital health investment and expanded use of AI, in addition to the value of virtual care.

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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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Tytocare is Making Home Medical Care Easier and More Accurate

Healthcare IT Today

Care-at-home is gaining momentum. Homecare services providers are growing. The demand for personal support workers (PSWs) as well as home nurses is rising. There number of medical devices designed specifically for home use are multiplying. In 2022, a lot of attention has been focused on devices for remote patient monitoring (RPM), but devices that enable clinicians to assess and diagnose patients at home are also needed to fully realize the promise of care-at-home.

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Close the Healthcare Experience Gap with a Single Patient View

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Chris Evanguelidi, director, enterprise healthcare Market, Redpoint Global The growing healthcare consumerism trend has empowered millions of patients and healthcare consumers to take more control over their individual healthcare journeys, in and out of […].

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'It's finally here': States have long sought Medicaid eligibility redetermination deadline

FierceHealthIT

'It's finally here': States have long sought Medicaid eligibility redetermination deadline. rking. Wed, 12/21/2022 - 16:58.

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