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How to Incorporate Specialists Into Your Telehealth Program Through Virtual Visits

Health Recovery Solutions

Virtual visits have long been used by healthcare providers as a tool to reduce cost of care, improve clinical efficiency, and enhance patient engagement. Over the past year, during the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual visits have become increasingly intertwined into patient care plans, proving essential to maintaining care access through public health safety precautions and restrictions.

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Digital Technology Is Improving Healthcare Supply Chain Effectiveness

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Over the past year, COVID-19 pushed the healthcare supply chain to breaking point. Throughout March, April, and May 2020, many offices could not get hold of the critical personal protective equipment they needed. And today, […]. The article Digital Technology Is Improving Healthcare Supply Chain Effectiveness appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Ten Forces Shaping Health Care in 2021: A View from CVS Health

Health Populi

Expanding omni-channel, data-driven, cost-effective health care in the community, tailoring that care, and attending to mental health paint the picture of health through the lens of CVS Health. The company published the Health Trends Report 2021 today, calling out ten forces shaping health care this year. Those themes are, The Year of the Pharmacist.

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Proof-of-concept system turns smart speakers into contactless heart rhythm monitors

Mobi Health News

Smart speakers such as the Amazon Echo or the Google Nest can be used to monitor heart rhythms without physical contact as effectively as an electrocardiogram, according to research from the University of Washington published in Communications Biology.

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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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Digital retail pharmacy NowRx expanding into telehealth

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NowRx is expanding into telehealth, the digital retail pharmacy and prescription delivery company announced Wednesday. NowRx Telehealth will enable provider-patient, app-based interactions, in addition to same-hour or same-day prescription medication deliveries, according to the company. WHY IT MATTERS. The rollout's first phase will focus on the provision of pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, an HIV prevention medication.

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Value-Based Health Care Needs All Stakeholders at the Table – Especially the Patient

Health Populi

2021 is the 20th anniversary of the University of Michigan Center for Value-Based Insurance Design (V-BID). On March 10th, V-BID held its annual Summit, celebrating the Center’s 20 years of innovation and scholarship. The Center is led by Dr. Mark Fendrick, and has an active and innovative advisory board. [Note: I may be biased as a University of Michigan graduate of both the School of Public Health and Rackham School of Graduate Studies in Economics].

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Babylon Health inks deal with Telus Health to hand off Canadian operations

Mobi Health News

According to Business Insider, the pair made a $70 million licensing deal. .

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What does the 'after COVID' business look like? IT leaders weigh in

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Amid the chaos of the past pandemic year, there have been many valuable lessons for CIOs and health IT leaders willing to learn them. Many were discovered while managing unusual sets of circumstances, or from the plain and simple need to shift strategies on a dime. This is the latest in Healthcare IT News' series of feature stories on lessons learned during the COVID-19 era.

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A Guide To Improving Your Sleeping Habits

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Your routine, health, and lifestyle can all contribute to your sleep quality each night. If you often feel tired throughout the day or crave sleep as soon as you have stepped out of bed, you […]. The article A Guide To Improving Your Sleeping Habits appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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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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Voice First Technology and Older Adults – Three Years Later

Aging in Place Technology Watch

The trumpets sounded loudly at the arrival of Voice First. The Future of Voice First and Older Adults was published in February of 2018. A re-read shows how excited the 31 interviewees and participants were, offering their vision of the future of this technology and its potential use by older adults. Has the future arrived in the world of seniors, senior housing, home care?

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Abbott updates app-based neuromodulation platform with remote programming

Mobi Health News

Providers will be able to have in-app live video conversations with chronic pain and movement disorder patients, as well as prescribe new settings for their neuromodulation therapies from afar.

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Majority of people open to using telehealth for sleep concerns

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A recently released report from Royal Philips found that although few people have sought help from a sleep specialist via telehealth, the majority of survey respondents said they'd be willing to try it. The survey examined the attitudes, perceptions and behaviors of 13,000 adults in 13 countries around sleep. Nearly three-quarters of respondents said they'd experienced new sleep challenges since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, with women reporting more sleep struggles than men.

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Healthcare AI investment will shift to these 5 areas in the next 2 years: survey

FierceHealthIT

Healthcare AI investment will shift to these 5 areas in the next 2 years: survey. hlandi. Mon, 03/08/2021 - 15:55.

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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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Is Healthcare AI Adoption Moving Too Fast?

Healthcare IT Today

Healthcare AI adoption has been growing rapidly, and to date seems to have been producing worthwhile results most of the time. However, a new survey suggests that at least some healthcare leaders are a bit uncomfortable with the speed at which healthcare AI is being put in place, even if they still believe it can […].

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Fitbit reveals next generation of wearable for kids

Mobi Health News

The company is launching the Fitbit Ace 3 for $79.99. .

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Two major telehealth orgs team up to expand virtual care training

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The American Telemedicine Association and the American Board of Telehealth announced Tuesday that they were partnering to expand access to training and education for virtual care. The partnership comes on the heels of the ABT's recently launched CORE Concepts in Telehealth Certificate, which consists of seven telemedicine-focused training models.

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4 of the biggest healthcare trends CVS Health says to watch in 2021

FierceHealthIT

4 of the biggest healthcare trends CVS Health says to watch in 2021. pminemyer. Tue, 03/09/2021 - 12:15.

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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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5 Tech Tools For Elderly Health and Safety

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Physical and mental activity keeps elderly people alive. It boosts their memory and mental capacity, slowing down aging and enhancing their quality of life. Experts view gadgets as the best tool to engage these seniors […]. The article 5 Tech Tools For Elderly Health and Safety appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Intranasal COVID-19 vaccines developed for additional protection

Mobi Health News

Study finds nasal spray delivery offers 'many benefits' over traditional approaches to vaccine administration.

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Aspire Health Partners upgrades network and adds RPM to handle telehealth needs

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Aspire Health Partners in Orlando, Florida, last year was facing two problems: the need for remote monitoring of patients in its inpatient hospital units and the need to upgrade its network switch infrastructure to better handle the load on network resources related to the increase in telehealth services caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. THE PROBLEM.

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House passes $1.9T COVID-19 package that boosts ACA subsidies, rural hospital funding

FierceHealthIT

House passes $1.9T COVID-19 package that boosts ACA subsidies, rural hospital funding. rking. Wed, 03/10/2021 - 14:41.

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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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How Do Laboratory Billing Companies Help You Overcome Revenue Hurdles?

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Most of the laboratory practitioners lose millions of dollars just because of inefficient management of lab billing services. Usually, it happens because of the lack of a sufficient workforce, equipment required for billing, and more […]. The article How Do Laboratory Billing Companies Help You Overcome Revenue Hurdles?

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Apple Women's Health Study finds period symptoms similar across demographics

Mobi Health News

The study looks at menstruation symptoms and features from over 10,000 participants. .

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Blessing Health calms anxious COVID-19 patients with RPM tech

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Blessing Health System, based in Quincy, Illinois, was facing a two-pronged challenge. THE PROBLEM. First, patients with COVID-19 who get hospitalized have an increased level of anxiety and stress related to this diagnosis. Second, once discharged, they are limited in their interactions with family and healthcare providers. Blessing Health was looking at ways it could provide these patients with a true human connection with their care team, in a safe environment, while monitoring the physiologic

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Marc Benioff, The Weeknd invest in Forward's $225M series D to expand primary care footprint

FierceHealthIT

Marc Benioff, The Weeknd invest in Forward's $225M series D to expand primary care footprint. hlandi. Wed, 03/10/2021 - 18:29.

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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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Renown Health: Age is Not a Barrier to Using Epic’s MyChart

Healthcare IT Today

There is a long held IT myth that adults 75 years and older are not capable of or don’t want to use the latest technology. Renown Health shattered that myth when they rolled out Epic’s MyChart for COVID-19 vaccine appointments. It turns out with proper planning and support; older adults are more than capable of […].

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NHS trials edible capsule cameras to detect colon cancer

Mobi Health News

The Pillcam technology is manufactured by US medical device firm Medtronic.

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Abbott updates app-based neuromodulation platform with remote programming

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Enterprise Taxonomy: Telehealth Patient Access Care.