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Hypoglycemia Unawareness: Why It Occurs and What to Do About It

Insulin Nation

For a newly diagnosed type 1 diabetic, there is nothing scarier than having your blood sugar bottom out. One minute you’re fine, the next you’re sitting in a pool of your own sweat trembling and struggling to put a coherent thought together. But as you go through the years with this condition, you start to realize that as bad as suffering through those hypo symptoms are, not having them is a heck of a lot worse.

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Five new technologies from the 2020 Market Overview

Aging in Place Technology Watch

echnology for older adults has become mainstream. The 2020 Market Overview of Technology for Aging is now online. This 2020 version reflects the growing market interest in the boomer-senior demographic and its position in the Longevity Economy. This tech market is less about products specifically designed for older adults and more about smarter marketing of many consumer offerings that could be useful to them.

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How Coronavirus Is Re-Shaping Consumer Behavior, From the Amusement Park to the Voting Booth

Health Populi

The coronavirus has shaken U.S. consumer confidence, both in terms of financial markets and personal health risks. COVID-19 is re-shaping peoples’ behavior and daily choices, from using public transit to choosing where to shop, based on Morning Consult’s National Tracking Poll #200276 conducted February 28-March 1, 2020. Morning Consult surveyed 2,200 U.S. adults, finding that 3 in 4 Americans were concerned about the coronavirus outbreak.

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IT deficits are eating hospital profits. CEOs need to wake up.

KevinMD

I work for a hospital network with the world's slowest computers. I timed it: Last shift, it took me fifteen minutes to log on. The first computer obtained didn't function at all. It had been worked on the day before by information technology services (IT). Efficiency and time management appear to be amongst top priorities […]. Find jobs at Careers by KevinMD.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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FDA warns of BlueTooth Low Energy vulnerability affecting connected medical devices

Mobi Health News

"SweynTooth" impacts several microchip and medical device manufacturers, and could allow bad actors to wirelessly crash or access these products, according to the agency.

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What interop means for rare disease patients

Morning eHealth

High-profile HIMSS dropout — More momentum for telehealth in coronavirus response

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HIMSS cancels 2020 global health conference due to coronavirus concerns

FierceHealthIT

HIMSS canceled its global health conference. HIMSS organizers said the 2020 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition was called off due to the coronavirus outbreak and the "unacceptable risk to bring so many thousands of people together in Orlando next week.

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Gaming for health: How tech can help young people come to terms with illness

Mobi Health News

Dom Raban, CEO of Xploro, and Pamela Kato, CEO of HopeLab, will be talking about their efforts at the HIMSS & Health 2.0 European conference this May.

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How Bahrain is taking advantage of telemedicine

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Primary topic: Telehealth Disable Auto Tagging: Short Headline: How Bahrain is taking advantage of telemedicine Featured Decision Content: Region Tag: Asia Pacific Right Now:

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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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#HIMSS20 Has Been Cancelled

Healthcare IT Today

Update: HIMSS has published a HIMSS Cancellation FAQ We’re sorry to report that the HIMSS 2020 annual conference in Orlando has been cancelled. Here’s the email that was sent out by HIMSS. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we have continued to monitor the situation with COVID-19 (coronavirus). Made apparent by recent reports […].

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Doctors go back to school to learn the business of medicine

FierceHealthIT

When Ed Hellman, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon in Indianapolis, was learning to be a doctor he wasn’t focused on the business of medicine. But that's changed and the doctor went back to school for his MBA.

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Issue in Walgreens' app led to customers seeing each others' secure messages

Mobi Health News

Prescription drug information and names were exposed, but financials and social security numbers were not.

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American Well to preview TV-based telemedicine for the home at HIMSS20

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

At HIMSS20, prominent telemedicine technology vendor American Well will preview its new home TV system, dubbed CarePort, which will be commercially available at a date yet to be announced. The idea behind CarePort, powered by American Well and its vendor partner Solaborate, is to transform a patient's home into a virtual hospital room. CarePort is designed to smooth the transition between the hospital and the home.

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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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4 Ways Hospitals Can Prepare for COVID-19 Using Virtual Care

eVisit

COVID-19 is spreading rapidly. Evidence of this is being reported across the United States from Washington State to Rhode Island. The numbers of confirmed cases in the US changes daily, and so far it’s in the wrong direction.

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Boston startup using AI, remote monitoring to fight coronavirus

FierceHealthIT

A Boston-based startup has been tapped to help doctors and researchers in Hong Kong combat the growing coronavirus outbreak. Biofourmis is using its wearable and artificial intelligence technology to aid with disease surveillance and to help researchers better understand the illness.

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Musculoskeletal health startup Sparta Science rakes in $16M

Mobi Health News

GSR Venture US led the round with participation from Arsenal Growth and existing investors.

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Coronavirus and T1D: What You Need to Know and How to Prepare

Insulin Nation

As news continues to grow concerning the spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, it can be hard not to worry about your own safety. This is especially true if you are a person living with type 1 diabetes and are already at an increased risk for health problems and infection. But before you give in to the pandemic hysteria, it’s worth taking a moment to understand this new disease, why it is causing so many headlines, and how it has the potential to affect you as a person living with diabetes.

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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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Guardrails for telehealth in coronavirus response

Morning eHealth

#HIMSS2020 finally cancels — Privacy negotiations at 'loggerheads' in Congress

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NIH's Fauci on coronavirus: 'The risk group is very, very clear'

FierceHealthIT

Anthony Fauci, M.D., offers update on coronavirus to JAMA for clinicians.

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US senators question Ascension on its Google collaboration Project Nightingale

Mobi Health News

Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Dr. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) sent a follow-up letter to Ascension CEO Joesph Impicciche regarding privacy concerns about Project Nightingale.

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CDC recommends telehealth in case of coronavirus outbreak

Clocktree

The Centers for Disease Control has released helpful steps for Americans to take to prepare for a possible outbreak of the novel coronavirus. One of these steps is to make sure you have a plan to manage your family’s healthcare online. Now is a good time to access your Clocktree account and make sure you know how to contact your healthcare professionals online, should the need arise.

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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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HIMSS Announces Cancellation of The 2020 Global Health Conference & Exhibition

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Today, following recent reports from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HIMSS announced it is clearly necessary to cancel the 2020 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition. […]. The article HIMSS Announces Cancellation of The 2020 Global Health Conference & Exhibition appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Humana launches value-based program aimed at the social determinants of health 

FierceHealthIT

Here's why Humana wants to harness value-based care to address the social determinants of health.

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Ginger acquires fellow digital mental health company LiveBetter's tech

Mobi Health News

LiveBetter also announced its plans to tranfer into a nonprofit.

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Isn’t It Time We Figured Out What “Patient Engagement” Really Means?

Healthcare IT Today

As someone who contributes to a health IT publication, I get to see how a broad cross-section of the industry markets itself. This includes access to a plentiful helping of buzzwords. These days, as most of you have seen, one of the hottest buzzwords in the health tech sphere is “patient engagement.” On the whole, […].

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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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CTA Launches First-Ever Industry-Led Standard For AI In Healthcare

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. More than 50 organizations – from major tech giants to startups and healthcare industry leaders – convened by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) have developed the first-ever ANSI-accredited standard for the use of artificial intelligence […].

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Lyft partners with Unite Us to coordinate rides to job interviews, food pantries

FierceHealthIT

Lyft is partnering with Unite Us to coordinate rides to job interviews, food pantries and mental health services. Find out why the partnership with a technology startup is the next logical next step in Lyft's healthcare transportation strategy.

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Sanofi announces three-month Babylon pilot to assist people with digestive health issues

Mobi Health News

The company is also sponsoring a free video consultation for the first 400 people accessing the service.

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