KevinMD
DECEMBER 12, 2017
I often say that electronic health records (EHRs) is like Skynet in the Terminator. I expect to turn around from my screen someday, and Arnold will lift me by my throat saying, “You haff not been doing yuh meaningful use.” We practice in a time when EHR confounds us by freezing, crashing and chaining us continuously to our work, as we spend evenings and weekends on documentation.
Health Blawg
DECEMBER 11, 2017
As Chief Medical Officer at BaseHealth , Dr. Nick van Terheyden (aka “ Dr. Nick “) serves as the voice of the physician at the company. He provides strategic insights in product development and marketing as BaseHealth works to bring to market a predictive, evidence-based and data-driven population health management platform. Base Health is working from the ground up to build a new approach to population health, focusing on the individual patient, what Base Health calls “the invisible
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33 Charts - Digital Health
DECEMBER 11, 2017
It’s been an interesting week to watch the news surrounding the Apple Watch. The FDA approved the Kardia Band – a new ECG sensor for the Apple Watch that allows the recording of a single-lead ECG with the capture of conditions such as atrial fibrillation (AF). Apple also announced its entry into cardiac research with the Apple Heart Study. In partnership with Stanford, they plan to collect Apple Watch ECG recordings to learn more about AF monitoring in the prevention of stroke.
Insulin Nation
DECEMBER 15, 2017
My son Peter was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in 2013, just a few days short of his third birthday. Our family was caught completely by surprise. We knew very little about diabetes. I still remember the first question I asked my wife when she broke the news: Does he have Type 1 or Type 2? sponsor. Looking back over four years of experience, that question seems very naive.
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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
DECEMBER 10, 2017
Technology makes this an exciting time for health care. Not only are technological advances making health care better, they’re also making it more affordable. To get a taste of the potential of where health and technology are going, you only need to look as far the recent Fortune article titled, “ Prepare for a Digital Health Revolution ," or to search through the more than 300,000.
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Health System CIO
DECEMBER 13, 2017
Being a rural CIO means being willing to put fires, and being able to wear many different hats – even the hat of security officer, says Jason Bray of McAlester Regional. It’s hard to find three organizations as different as those in which Jason Bray has served as CIO. He went from a teaching facility that was on the ground floor of the Meaningful Use movement (Oklahoma State University Medical Center) to a multi-hospital health system that embarked on a massive EHR implementation (Methodist Heal
Insulin Nation
DECEMBER 13, 2017
Certified diabetes educator Becky Wells recently retired from working with a diabetes self-management education program at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene, Texas. She provides advice on diabetes for Insulin Nation. Question: What is diabetic ketoacidosis and how can I prevent it? Answer: Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a possible complication of diabetes that can cause kidney damage and may prove fatal if left untreated.
KevinMD
DECEMBER 10, 2017
This summer, a controversial memo written by a Google employee was leaked to the public. Within the memo, the author James Damo, details how the biology of men produces “a higher drive in status.” Google quickly condemned the statements and fired Damo, citing their pledge to standup diversity within their company. And similarly, Denise Young Smith, Apple’s vice-president of diversity and inclusion, Read more.
Health Blawg
DECEMBER 11, 2017
As Chief Medical Officer at BaseHealth , Dr. Nick van Terheyden (aka “ Dr. Nick “) serves as the voice of the physician at the company. He provides strategic insights in product development and marketing as BaseHealth works to bring to market a predictive, evidence-based and data-driven population health management platform. Base Health is working from the ground up to build a new approach to population health, focusing on the individual patient, what Base Health calls “the invisible
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American Well
DECEMBER 11, 2017
This November at the Becker’s Hospital Review 6 th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable in Chicago, physicians from top health systems came together to discuss how they are ensuring quality standards are met and upheld during video visits. The discussion, which was moderated by Sylvia Romm, MD, medical director at American Well, included the following panelists: Bruce Rosenthal, MD , Medical Director, Consumer Telehealth Services, UPMC.
Insulin Nation
DECEMBER 11, 2017
Hi there, faithful reader with Type 1 diabetes, let’s talk about two subjects: heart disease and metformin. WAIT, WAIT, don’t click away. I can almost feel you putting up your “this is a Type 2 issue” deflector shield. I know that people with Type 1 feel lost in all the public health discussions of Type 2 diabetes, and yes, heart disease is certainly a big-time issue with people with Type 2 diabetes.
KevinMD
DECEMBER 12, 2017
Recently, there was a fascinating article in the Wall Street Journal regarding robot-assisted surgery. It reported the results of two articles published in JAMA that demonstrated that robotic-assisted surgery cost more and took longer without achieving superior results to laparoscopic surgery on average. With this, my LinkedIn account lit up. Here are several of the comments that came through: “I've come to assume that robotic surgery is better.
Health Blawg
DECEMBER 11, 2017
As Chief Medical Officer at BaseHealth , Dr. Nick van Terheyden (aka “ Dr. Nick “) serves as the voice of the physician at the company. He provides strategic insights in product development and marketing as BaseHealth works to bring to market a predictive, evidence-based and data-driven population health management platform. Base Health is working from the ground up to build a new approach to population health, focusing on the individual patient, what Base Health calls “the invisible
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
American Well
DECEMBER 11, 2017
Sometimes we ignore new words because they seem silly or unimportant mixes or modifications of existing words. But webside manner is not one of those cases. In its way, it is just as important as bedside manner in securing open, honest communication between patient and healthcare professional, and thus in securing a positive patient health outcome, both in terms of the objective health of the patient and their perceptions of the care they receive.
Insulin Nation
DECEMBER 11, 2017
In Sweden, more than 1 in 200 children suffer from Type 1 diabetes. This is the highest incidence of the autoimmune disease in the world, and it accounts for rigorous research activity on diabetes within the country. Recently, researchers in Sweden and Finland identified a vaccine that may protect against the disease. sponsor. As many readers know, Type 1 diabetes occurs when the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas are destroyed.
KevinMD
DECEMBER 13, 2017
According to published reports, over 50 percent of doctors are burned out. The reason? They are overwhelmed by payment and quality rules as well as poor information technology. It’s no secret that physicians spend long hours seeing patients. But as financial pressures have mounted within hospitals, doctors are forced to perform more administrative tasks.
Health Blawg
DECEMBER 11, 2017
As Chief Medical Officer at BaseHealth , Dr. Nick van Terheyden (aka “ Dr. Nick “) serves as the voice of the physician at the company. He provides strategic insights in product development and marketing as BaseHealth works to bring to market a predictive, evidence-based and data-driven population health management platform. Base Health is working from the ground up to build a new approach to population health, focusing on the individual patient, what Base Health calls “the invisible
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American Well
DECEMBER 11, 2017
This November at the Becker’s Hospital Review 6 th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable in Chicago, physicians from top health systems came together to discuss how they are ensuring quality standards are met and upheld during video visits. The discussion, which was moderated by Sylvia Romm, MD, medical director at American Well, included the following panelists: Bruce Rosenthal, MD , Medical Director, Consumer Telehealth Services, UPMC.
Insulin Nation
DECEMBER 13, 2017
The late author and political activist Susan Sontag writes, “Everyone who is born holds dual citizenship, in the kingdom of the well and in the kingdom of the sick. Although we all prefer to use only the good passport, sooner or later each of us is obliged, at least for a spell, to identify ourselves as citizens of that other place.”. sponsor. My family was deported to “that other place” in March 2015, when my daughter, Grace, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.
KevinMD
DECEMBER 9, 2017
You sign in, and there it is, your third request for your password just to open your electronic health record (EHR). “Again?” you think to yourself in frustration as your patient waits silently for you to log in and start the visit. It seems physicians are becoming increasingly frustrated with EHRs, and in most surveys, EHRs are noted as a main contributing factor to physician burnout.
Health Blawg
DECEMBER 11, 2017
As Chief Medical Officer at BaseHealth , Dr. Nick van Terheyden (aka “ Dr. Nick “) serves as the voice of the physician at the company. He provides strategic insights in product development and marketing as BaseHealth works to bring to market a predictive, evidence-based and data-driven population health management platform. Base Health is working from the ground up to build a new approach to population health, focusing on the individual patient, what Base Health calls “the invisible
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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.
American Well
DECEMBER 11, 2017
Sometimes we ignore new words because they seem silly or unimportant mixes or modifications of existing words. But webside manner is not one of those cases. In its way, it is just as important as bedside manner in securing open, honest communication between patient and healthcare professional, and thus in securing a positive patient health outcome, both in terms of the objective health of the patient and their perceptions of the care they receive.
Insulin Nation
DECEMBER 14, 2017
A UK teenager who survived the Manchester Arena terror attack recently died from complications related to her Type 1 Diabetes in her residence hall. Zara Ahmed, 18, was studying forensic science at John Moore’s University. The exact details of her death are unknown, as autopsy results have not been released. Her mother suspects, “She started vomiting which meant her sugar levels dropped and then that took over her.”. sponsor.
ACA Times
DECEMBER 13, 2017
The IRS has announced the penalty amounts for companies with 50 or more full-time or full-time equivalent employees that do not comply with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for the 2017 tax year. This information takes on more importance now that we know the IRS is going to enforce the employer mandate for the ACA. The Letter 226J , the notice that proposes an employer shared responsibility payment, or ESRP, for failure to comply with the ACA and instructions on how to respond.
Health Blawg
DECEMBER 11, 2017
As Chief Medical Officer at BaseHealth , Dr. Nick van Terheyden (aka “ Dr. Nick “) serves as the voice of the physician at the company. He provides strategic insights in product development and marketing as BaseHealth works to bring to market a predictive, evidence-based and data-driven population health management platform. Base Health is working from the ground up to build a new approach to population health, focusing on the individual patient, what Base Health calls “the invisible
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.
KB Dental Consulting
DECEMBER 14, 2017
Introduction. In the modern medicine, radiology plays an important role in the diagnosing process and treatment protocol of many serious illnesses such as cancer. There are so many varieties of thoughts and beliefs so there could be a lot of misunderstandings and miscommunication. In the medical field, this mentioned thing can be dangerous because of the fact that they dissuade people from utilizing new and advanced innovations and techniques.
ACA Times
DECEMBER 12, 2017
Updated from original blog post on November 7, 2017. The ACA filing deadlines for the 2017 tax year are fast approaching. With the IRS sending penalty notices for ACA filings for the 2015 tax year, now is the time to make sure your reporting for your 2017 ACA filings will be 100% on time and accurate. Organizations with more than 50 full-time or full-time equivalent employees, known as Applicable Large Employers (ALEs), are required to make these filings annually.
ACA Times
DECEMBER 11, 2017
Updated from original blog post on December 4, 2017. As more organizations start to prepare for the possibility of receiving a holiday greeting from the IRS in the form of Letter 226J, a new infographic is available to explain how to respond if your organizations receives this letter. Letter 226J is the communication that provides the general procedures the IRS will use to propose and assess the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) employer shared responsibility payment, or ESRP.
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