Health Populi

JUNE 13, 2018

Taking a page out of Hippocrates, “let food by thy medicine and medicine be thy food,” consumers are increasingly shopping for groceries with an appetite for health, found in research published this week by the International Food Information Center cleverly titled, An Appetite for Health. The top line: over two-thirds of older adults are managing more than one chronic condition and looking to nutrition to help manage disease.

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Mobi Health News

JUNE 11, 2018

As Pharma giant Roche continues its dive into the digital health realm, it is releasing a new self-testing device for INR or blood coagulation levels, that can wirelessly connect to a smartphone app. The CoaguChek Vantus system, which is designed for Warfarin patients to monitor their coagulation levels, includes built in Bluetooth technology.

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Digital Health

JUNE 11, 2018

He’s one of those tech people that came to healthcare to find a career of significance, but Matthew Stoudt has actually been destined for the health tech world since his youth. Matthew Stoudt aspired to be a lawyer, then a senator, before he realized he was an entrepreneur at heart. A foundational experience of losing […].

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FierceHealthIT

JUNE 13, 2018

A new, unpublished survey out of UCSD cites two medical device and health delivery executives that said they knew of an adverse event affecting 100-1,000 patients tied to a medical device cybersecurity breach. The results offer a jarring perspective on existing vulnerabilities, particularly in legacy devices.

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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.

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Health Populi

JUNE 10, 2018

“The world today is mostly deaf,” the Pontiff observes in Pope Francis: A Man of His Word , Wim Wenders’ documentary on this religious leader who likes to quote Dostoevsky, joke about mothers-in-law, and advocate for the sick, the poor, the disenfranchised, and Planet Earth. He is, I realized while watching this film and hearing this man of words, a public health advocate.

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Lloyd Price

JUNE 14, 2018

Time to throw my hat into the ring of digital health predictions for 2018, here are my 5 below, feel free to tweet @lloydgprice or email lloyd@healthcare.digital to discuss :) 2018 Digital Health Prediction 1 : Apple, Amazon, Google or Microsoft acquires electronic record systems provider Epic (Epic Systems Corporation) to gain a foothold in Healthcare.

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FierceHealthIT

JUNE 15, 2018

The "broken" drug pricing system in the U.S. is forcing some patients to make decisions that can negatively impact their health, experts warn.

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Health Populi

JUNE 13, 2018

When it comes to healthcare costs, lines that decline over time are generally seen as good news. That’s how media outlets will cover the top-line of PwC’s report Medical cost trend: Behind the numbers 2019. However, there are other forces underneath the stable-looking 6.0% medical trend growth projected for 2019 that will impact healthcare providers, insurers, and suppliers to the industry.

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Mobi Health News

JUNE 11, 2018

Fitbit has officially launched the Fitbit Ace, the company's first activity tracker designed for children, specifically kids ages 8 and older. The band was first announced in March.

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Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

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Morning eHealth

JUNE 13, 2018

FDA releases draft patient-experience data guidance — Giroir sings tech’s praises

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FierceHealthIT

JUNE 14, 2018

Though legislators are gearing up to continue work on several bills aimed at the opioid epidemic, they warn that policy can only go so far in addressing the underlying causes of the addiction crisis.

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Society for Participatory Medicine

JUNE 10, 2018

SPM advocates vociferously for patient ownership of their own data. Success would be revolutionary. But revolutions do not suddenly appear. They result from persistent long-term effort, strategy, and tactics. Key milestones often only appear in hindsight. The revolution won’t happen with patients alone. The partnership with their physicians and other trusted licensed clinicians is critical.

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Mobi Health News

JUNE 15, 2018

In the last few years consumer genomics has grown in both its offerings and legitimacy. The industry that was once best known for telling clients if they were Italian or Hungarian is now securing its foothold within the healthcare space.

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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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Morning eHealth

JUNE 14, 2018

VA leadership questions still burbling — Congressional update

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FierceHealthIT

JUNE 12, 2018

New data that shows suicide is on the rise across the country and a pair of high-profile celebrity deaths by suicide are putting renewed attention on an issue that can have a profound impact on healthcare professionals.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

JUNE 12, 2018

The hearing aid industry offers pricey hearing aids for people with ‘defined’ hearing loss. The FDA wants you to understand that it regulates hearing aids – which it defines as helping the medical condition of hearing loss. The FDA then observes “ sound amplifiers for consumers with no hearing loss who want to make environmental sounds louder for recreational use.“ Recreational ?

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Mobi Health News

JUNE 12, 2018

Switzerland-based MindMaze announced today that it has received FDA clearance for the MindMotion Go, a gamified neurorehabilitation therapy platform for medium and light severity impairments able to be deployed in the patient’s home. Using motion capture technology based on the Microsoft Kinect, the Go engages patients with a range of activities set in displayed 3D environments that promote motor and task functions.

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Morning eHealth

JUNE 11, 2018

Call for expanded CMS reimbursement of remote monitoring — AMA chiefs envision era of better health IT

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FierceHealthIT

JUNE 14, 2018

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled Thursday that the federal government is not required to make risk corridor payments, dealing a blow to insurers that claim they are owed billions.

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Healthcare Exchange Standards

JUNE 13, 2018

Those implementing or improving their XDS or XCA community are the intended audience of this Handbook. As a Handbook, it strives to inform on critical aspects of Metadata management. Please review and comment. Please forward to those with experience. IHE IT Infrastructure Handbook Published for Public Comment The IHE IT Infrastructure Technical Committee has published the following new handbook for public comment in the period from June 13 through July 13, 2018: Document Sharing Metadata - Rev.

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Mobi Health News

JUNE 12, 2018

A clinical review, published in Evidence Based Mental Health Month, suggests numerous issues, including poor app design and privacy concerns, have contributed to a low engagement rate for mental health apps. The article goes on to suggest that more patient engagement during the app design process and the creation of standards could help remedy these issues.

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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.

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Morning eHealth

JUNE 15, 2018

OCR pushes new personal data guidance — More opioid bills get House approval

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FierceHealthIT

JUNE 14, 2018

A House Appropriations bill released on Wednesday included a $17.7 million funding cut to ONC. That's less than the $22 million the White House requested, but health IT advocacy groups are worried it won't be enough for the agency to fulfill its duties under the 21st Century Cures Act.

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Health Blawg

JUNE 11, 2018

It is always a pleasure to speak with David Goldsmith ( @dsgold ), Chief Strategy Officer at WEGO Health. As he describes it, WEGO Health is working with clients in the life sciences – including pharma, digital health startups and others – to bring patient voice and expertise into their organizations in order to build more patient-centered solutions.

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Mobi Health News

JUNE 11, 2018

A patent application filed by Apple, for a (possibly Bluetooth-connected) wearable blood pressure monitor, became public last week and was brought to light by The Ver

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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.

Morning eHealth

JUNE 12, 2018

Net neutrality repeal takes effect — Theranos’ Holmes is reportedly still fundraising

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FierceHealthIT

JUNE 13, 2018

A study presented at the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology meeting this week highlights special challenges faced by Critical Access Hospitals when it comes to infection control practices.

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Health Blawg

JUNE 11, 2018

It is always a pleasure to speak with David Goldsmith ( @dsgold ), Chief Strategy Officer at WEGO Health. As he describes it, WEGO Health is working with clients in the life sciences – including pharma, digital health startups and others – to bring patient voice and expertise into their organizations in order to build more patient-centered solutions.

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