Sat.Feb 24, 2018 - Fri.Mar 02, 2018

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Samsung's Galaxy S9 to include blood pressure monitor, research app

Mobi Health News

Samsung’s latest phones, the Galaxy S9 and S9+, will incorporate a new digital health app that will track users' blood pressure and stress level while helping researchers collect data. Seoul-based Samsung Electronics teamed up with the University of California San Fransisco to develop the research app, called My BP Lab.

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EHRs can advance good medicine: if doctors are aware of the risks

KevinMD

Historically, the doctor-patient relationship has been at the heart of medical practice, with administrative tasks and record-keeping at the border. Today, that critical balance is at risk. Nearly all hospitals and 80 percent of medical practices use electronic health records (EHRs), presumably to help improve access to health information and increase productivity.

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Building Trust and Truth in Patient Social Networks

Health Populi

We are only just past the dawn of the second machine age, where digitization is enabling artificial intelligence. “Our new tools are destroying both trust and truth, creating a hunger for community and authenticity. We crave actual physical connection to neighbours, colleagues, and fellow townspeople, even if digitally facilitated.” . Anne-Marie Slaughter wrote this in a column I read this morning in the Financial Times titled, “Our struggle with technology to protect trust an

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How Northern Arizona is paving the way for remote monitoring to change the face of health care

Arizona Telemedicine Program

In Navajo County, Arizona, Manuel Ono and his wife, Lola, sat down with me last year to tell me about their lives, and how, in their remote and beautiful corner of northern Arizona, they stay connected to the world. The Onos, lifelong residents of Winslow, have been married for over 30 years and are now happily retired, spending many of their days looking after their grandkids.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, 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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In-Depth: Defining the burgeoning field of digital therapeutics

Mobi Health News

From syringes to workflow management systems, healthcare is no stranger to adopting new technologies into standard care. As digital and connected technologies continue to stake their claim in the industry, the last few years have seen the rise of a new type of health technology product — one that promises measurable health outcomes validated by traditional clinical trials.

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Add Behavioral Data to Social Determinants For Better Patient Understanding

Health Populi

“Health agencies will have to become at least as sophisticated as other consumer/retail industries in analyzing a variety of data that helps uncover root causes of human behavior,” Gartner recommended in 2017. That’s because “health” is not all pre-determined by our parent-given genetics. Health is determined by many factors in our own hands, and in forces around us: physical environment, built environment, and public policy.

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VA intrigue continues

Morning eHealth

White House interoperability meetings — Spate of eHealth bills

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Precision Health AI launches new platform to synthesize oncology data

Mobi Health News

Artificial intelligence has been working its way into the field of research. Now Precision Health AI, a company that specializes in applications of AI to oncology, has just launched a new platform, called Eureka Health Oncology, that uses EMR data to provide practical AI applications for real oncology use cases.

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Mental health admissions increase in Florida in wake of school shooting

FierceHealthIT

Mental health centers in Florida report a spike in admissions of children following the Valentine’s Day school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High in Parkland. Nearly all 40 beds at Jackson Behavioral Health Hospital in Miami have been full since the shooting and admissions are also up at Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood and Fort Lauderdale Hospital.

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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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“Mom Guilt” and Type 1 Diabetes

Insulin Nation

My daughter and I are two of a kind. We look similar, share the same outgoing personality, enjoy the same type of activities, and have the same tastes in food, design, and hobbies. I adore her. She is exciting and full of life. The differences between us are few. She is beautifully optimistic, I call myself a realist. She has Type 1 diabetes, I do not. sponsor.

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How Technology Can Help You Monitor the Safety of Your Aging Parents

VSee

Nearly 1 in 4 U.S. adults has provided care to a person with a long-term illness, disability, or aged family member in the past 30 days. While caring for aging parents can bring you closer together, it can also be a source of stress. Caring for loved ones can be challenging due to distance, job.

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ECG, smart stethoscope company Eko gets $5M, plans new trial

Mobi Health News

Berkeley, California-based smart stethoscope company Eko Devices has raised $5 million in new funding. Artis Ventures led the round, with additional participation from Strategic Partners, Dreamlt Ventures, 1812 Ventures, and Founder.org. This brings the company's funding up to $7.8 million — it last raised money in 2015.

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20 states sue to eliminate the ACA, citing provisions of the new tax law

FierceHealthIT

Led by Attorneys General in Texas and Wisconsin, 20 states have launched yet another legal challenge aimed at abolishing the Affordable Care Act. The complaint, filed in a Texas district court, claims the repeal of the individual mandate's tax penalty renders the entire law unconstitutional.

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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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Telemedicine advocates want more

Morning eHealth

CMS seeks MIPS study contributors — EHR implementations don't seem to affect bond ratings either way

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The Impact of T1D on Siblings

Insulin Nation

One day, a few months after my daughter’s T1D diagnosis, she and her younger brother were playing in another part of the house while I busied myself with household chores. (Okay, I was probably just browsing on my phone, but still.) These were the days before she was capable of recognizing highs and lows on her own, so I had a habit of verbally checking in every fifteen minutes or so.

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Boston Children's Hospital uses VR to show young patients their insides

Mobi Health News

Without a medical background, listening to a doctor describe a complex procedure can feel a little bit like listening to a lecture in gibberish. That communication gap is particularly wide between pediatric patients and their doctors, but a new virtual reality technology could help facilitate conversation between doctors and patients.

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Health informatics leaders say it’s time for Congress to lift its ban on a unique patient identifier

FierceHealthIT

Executives at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Brigham and Women's and the National Health Services are calling on Congress to eliminate a 20-year ban on using federal funds to establish a unique patient identifier. The longstanding issue has drawn support from health IT and provider organizations lamenting the impact of patient data mismatching.

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Real-Life Examples of HIPAA Violations and How to Avoid Them

Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer

Download our 30-minute webinar where we delve into real-life examples of HIPAA violations and preventative measures every organization should know! You will learn: The critical factors that lead to HIPAA violations and how to identify them. Three compelling real-life cases of organizations that faced severe HIPAA penalties. Proven strategies to safeguard YOUR organization against HIPAA violations.

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CommonWell-Carequality connection

Morning eHealth

Data breach at federal workers’ health plan — Gottlieb calls for national opioid prescribing system

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Telehealth Journey with Dr. Curtis Lowery (Episode 17)

South Central Telehealth Resource Center

. Episode 17 features Dr. Curtis Lowery, MD, Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist, Chairperson, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Director for the Center for Distance Health at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock. Listen as Dr. Lowery discusses how growing up on a farm in Alabama helped him understand the health care needs of the rural population and how that knowledge inspired his launch into telemedicine.

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Novartis, Pear Therapeutics sign development deal for two digital therapeutics

Mobi Health News

Pear Therapeutics has inked a deal with pharma company Novartis to work together on the development of two digital therapeutics for multiple sclerosis and schizophrenia. It’s the first time a pharma company has made a development deal with a digital therapeutic, according to Pear.

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Atrium Health suspends merger talks with UNC Health Care

FierceHealthIT

Atrium Health has suspended merger negotiations with UNC Health Care after the two systems failed to reach an agreement. The announcement comes just over a week after UNC's CEO said the two sides were stuck on leadership issues.

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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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Health information executives beg for help on cyber

Morning eHealth

White House opioid summit Thursday — Cassidy introduces PDMP bill

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Guilt of Expenses

Insulin Nation

The following is an excerpt from Susan Baumgartner’s upcoming book, Diabetes Warriors, a guided journal for people with Type 1 diabetes. This excerpt has been slightly modified for clarity. We cost our families thousands upon thousands of dollars. At its most basic levels of misery, it’s the monetary cost of diabetes that ticks me off the most. Dollars flying out the windows. sponsor.

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Fitbit moves full steam ahead with health initiatives despite lackluster earnings

Mobi Health News

Fitbit reported its fourth quarter and full year earnings yesterday. Fourth quarter earnings continues to post a loss, with a reported $571 million in revenues and a net loss of $46 million, as did its full year report, in which the company reported a total revenue of $1.

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More providers enter joint ventures with insurers to create health plans

FierceHealthIT

Many hospitals and healthcare systems have launched their own health plans in recent years. But now more organizations want to work with existing commercial insurers on provider-sponsored plans because it requires less capital and makes it easier to improve care coordination.

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How 3 Urgent Cares Tackled Key Metrics For Accelerated Growth

Considering the growth of your clinic? It’s difficult to advance any business today without using technology — but what will truly enhance your daily operations? How successful are other urgent care centers with these solutions? This article offers a glimpse into real-world technology experiences from urgent care centers like yours. Discover how various solutions can boost your growth potential and see firsthand how effective they are.

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Big opioids bill coming

Morning eHealth

Info blocking going to take care of itself? — VA: More for your money?

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FHIR Consent Resource mapping to Kantara Consent Receipt

Healthcare Exchange Standards

I really like the work that Kantara is doing with Consent Receipt. I think they are doing what is needed. Specifically they are not trying to define an internal consent resource, nor one that would go from one data controller to another data controller. They are focused on giving the Individual something (a receipt) that is evidence of the Consent Ceremony, and contains the terms agreed to.

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How LensCrafters is using iPads to reinvent the eye exam

Mobi Health News

On Apple’s most recent earnings call, CEO Tim Cook didn’t talk much about the company’s various healthcare overtures. But he did make a passing mention of the company’s working with LensCrafters, a division of Luxottica that sells eyeglasses — and eye doctor visits.

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