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The scourge of electronic health records

KevinMD

Scourge: An instrument of punishment or criticism. A cause of wide or great suffering. Whip or lash -- especially for torture. Introduction. They say you never forget your first time. I remember mine, vividly. If only I could erase the memory. I had high expectations and higher hopes, but what I got was disillusionment. I felt violated and humiliated.

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The Iris Spotlight: Meet Dena Wampler

Iris Telehealth

Dena Wampler was 42 when she went back to school to become a nurse practitioner. She’d just had her son, Tucker, and was working an easy retail job to get her by -- but she had a passion for taking care of people that she wanted to put into action. “Everything lined up like it [ ] The post The Iris Spotlight: Meet Dena Wampler appeared first on Iris Telehealth.

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A Series of Fortunate Events: The Long Journey To Make Remote Monitoring Reimbursment a Reality

Health System CIO

With more people requiring care and fewer professionals able to provide it, it’s time remote monitoring took center stage, says Dr. Joseph Kvedar, who talks about what adoption will mean for healthcare delivery, and how we got here.

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Future of HIE is bright

Healthcare Exchange Standards

The Wisconsin HIE (WISHIN) held a summit last week. I signed up, but was unable to make it due to schedule conflicts. Their slide decks are now available and I am very sad I missed it. The following diagram clearly shows Wisconsin leadership This is such an exciting perspective of what the Wisconsin HIE delivers today, and where they are targeting for future support.

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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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Reduce Chronic Care Costs with At-Home Telemedicine

American Well

There exist a wide array of reasons why non-senior adults might require long-term medical care, and a majority of them are in some sense chronic conditions. Birth defects. Autoimmune disorders. Mental illness. Traumatic injuries. Even a list of general categories could be quite extensive. But they tend to have two things in common in addition to their chronic nature: Residence in a long-term care facility may not be practical for treatment and do not diminish the desire to live an active, health

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CMS announces a new user-centered resource to help improve alignment: the CMS Measures Inventory Tool (CMIT)

CMS.gov

CMS announces a new user-centered resource to help improve alignment: the CMS Measures Inventory Tool (CMIT). keya.joy-bush@…. Mon, 11/20/2017 - 12:35. Kate Goodrich, M.D., M.H.S. Director, CMS Center for Clinical Standards and Quality and CMS Chief Medical Officer. Topic. Initiatives. Leadership. eHealth. Quality. CMS is actively working to move the needle on improving quality in healthcare without additional burden to those providers on the frontlines.

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HIE transition to Patient-Centered from Provider-Centered

Healthcare Exchange Standards

The whole concept of Health Information Exchanges , that I have been involved with, is there to improve Health outcomes for the Patient. So I often get frustrated when someone says that the HIE needs to become Patient Centered. I am a Patient in Wisconsin, and I feel the impact of WISHIN. There is no other purpose of an HIE besides the Patient. I have to take a few breaths and remind myself that better outcomes for the Patient is fantastic, but that the Patient doesn't 'feel' like they have any

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Reduce Chronic Care Costs with At-Home Telemedicine

American Well

There exist a wide array of reasons why non-senior adults might require long-term medical care, and a majority of them are in some sense chronic conditions. Birth defects. Autoimmune disorders. Mental illness. Traumatic injuries. Even a list of general categories could be quite extensive. But they tend to have two things in common in addition to their chronic nature: Residence in a long-term care facility may not be practical for treatment and do not diminish the desire to live an active, health

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Bluetooth in healthcare provides improved connectivity

Serona Health

With 20 million devices in the marketplace today, Bluetooth technology is already the de facto wireless standard for health and fitness devices. Whether the device is a defibrillator, weight scale, heart rate belt, glucose meter or a Wii Fit Balance Board, manufacturers have been enthusiastic in choosing Bluetooth technology as their device connectivity solution.

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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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Why It Matters That More People Signed Up for ACA Health Coverage In 2018

ACA Times

It was meant to have the opposite effect. The Trump administration’s decision to undermine the Affordable Care Act (ACA) by shortening the annual open enrollment period to 45-days and cutting funding to promote open enrollment was predicted to reduce the number of people who might seek insurance coverage for 2018 on HealthCare.gov. Instead, more than 600,000 people signed up for health insurance under the ACA in the first four days of enrollment.

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HIE Future is bright - Automated not Manual

Healthcare Exchange Standards

I think it is important to celebrate what we have today in Health Information Exchanges. They are not fantastic yet, but they are far better than what we had a handful of years ago. However there is a bright future for the Health Information Exchange too. I want to expand upon the future transition from Manual to Automated, as a trend that is already underway.

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FDA approves digital pill that tracks when patients take it

Serona Health

The Food and Drug Administration has approved its first digital drug: a pill embedded with a sensor that transmits whether someone has taken it. Read This: Scripps rolls out Apple ResearchKit app to predict risk of heart disease. Although the approval is a big step for digital medicine, there are concerns about privacy, convenience, and cost. The tablet and embedded sensor is called Abilify MyCite.

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FDA approves first digital pill, a drug that comes with ingestible sensor

Serona Health

This allows patients to track their meds on their smartphone; it also enables caregivers and physicians to access adherence data through a web-based portal, when given permission by the patient. Also Read: Google powers up AI, machine learning accelerator for healthcare. The pill is a joint effort between Otsuka Pharmaceutical, maker of Abilify, and Redwood City, California-based Proteus Digital Health, which developed the sensor.

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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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Google powers up AI, machine learning accelerator for healthcare

Serona Health

With the mandate of fostering an ecosystem of applied machine learning startups, Google on Wednesday revealed the first four companies to join its Launchpad Studio and said this initial track is aimed squarely at healthcare and biotech. Read This: Big data and the future of healthcare . It’s no secret that Google and rivals Amazon, Apple, IBM, and Microsoft are eyeing the USD 2.7 trillion healthcare market as fertile ground for technological disruption though it appears Google is the first of t

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Scripps rolls out Apple ResearchKit app to predict risk of heart disease

Serona Health

The Scripps Research Institute on Wednesday announced a new smartphone app that can calculate a user’s risk of heart disease. Read This: New electronic display is 10 times thinner than human skin. Hospitals will want to keep an eye on the research study that Scripps conducts about the effectiveness of giving patients predictions concerning adverse health events and what impact that could have on influencing healthy behaviors and lifestyle changes.

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How Mobile Technology can transform  Future health Care

Serona Health

Our country is facing a health care crisis. States are divided on Obamacare and Medicaid, and new legislation is not making any clear progress in increasing access to affordable health care. Also Read: Apple COO Jeff Williams on tech and health care: ‘we can’t think of anything more significant’. According to findings by the Urban Institute, nearly two out of every three uninsured low-income individuals some 9.7 million people who would have qualified for subsidized coverage under Obamacare mig

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Microsoft analyzes web searches, finds clues for early cancer detection

Serona Health

Analyzing online activities can provide clues as to a person’s chances of having cancer, Microsoft researchers showed in a paper published this week. Read This: Microsoft opens AI-based healthcare department. Specifically, the researchers demonstrated that by analyzing web query logs they were able to identify internet users who had pancreatic cancer even before they’d been diagnosed.

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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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Who’s Thankful for the ACA?

ACA Times

As we enter into the annual Thanksgiving break, there is much to be thankful for. Most lists will include giving thanks for family, friends, and employment. And almost 1.5 million people may be adding the continued presence of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to their lists. At least that appears to be the case based on the first two weeks of the open enrollment period in which nearly 1.5 million people have applied for healthcare insurance </span through Healthcare.gov.