Mobi Health News

JUNE 6, 2018

Stakeholders across healthcare are beginning to weigh the benefits and challenges digital therapeutics could bring to their businesses, and pharma is no exception. During an afternoon roundtable session held yesterday at BIO 2018 in Boston, a panel of digital medicine and pharmaceutical representatives discussed the impact that these novel medicines has had, and could have, on drugmakers, regulators, and those prescribing the medications.

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Morning eHealth

JUNE 4, 2018

FDA takes gene tests out of 510(k) program — Hospitals don't share and share alike

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KB Dental Consulting

JUNE 4, 2018

Hacking is unauthorized intrusion into computer or a network. The Hacker may alter system or security features to accomplish a goal that differs from the original purpose of the system. Hacking is an attempt to exploit a computer system or a private network inside a computer. Last several years we have seen expansion of the Faceless Criminals attacking small businesses including the countries small & large in cyberspace.

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KevinMD

JUNE 8, 2018

As a system, we don't invest as much time in understanding the broader context of the patient in front of us. The before/after factors that we don’t notice have a far-reaching impact on care. Recently, I shadowed a patient through a day procedure at an endoscopy center from the time that the nurse checked her weight to the time that she was discharged.

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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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Mobi Health News

JUNE 6, 2018

Yesterday’s announcement that Apple would open the API for Health Records in iOS 12 will likely spawn a whole host of integrations with digital health companies in the coming months. But one company has the distinction of being named in the announcement, and of having its Health Records integration already complete: Medisafe.

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Digital Health

JUNE 3, 2018

Oh hey, sorry if I bumped into you. I should be more careful when I walk down the street, but I was distracted. By what you ask? Well, me and my trusty binoculars have been looking skyward for flying pigs and downward for massive blocks of ice because it has become apparent that things have […].

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FierceHealthIT

JUNE 6, 2018

Apple is opening up its Health Records platform to app developers, providing a new seamless connection to patient data that will "reduce the friction" for developers and help researchers evaluate the effectiveness of digital health apps.

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Mobi Health News

JUNE 5, 2018

Apple has followed up on its launch of Apple Health Records at 39 health systems with the announcement today of a Health Records API, which will allow developers to create apps that can, with permission, use data from patients’ electronic health records to help people manage care, medications, nutrition, and more.

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Health Populi

JUNE 5, 2018

Less can lead to more for so many things: eating smaller portions, lowering sugar consumption, and driving less in favor of walking or cycling come to mind. When it comes to healthcare utilization, doing less can also result in equal or even better outcomes. Groundbreaking research presented at this week’s ASCO meeting found that some women diagnosed with certain forms of cancer do not benefit from undergoing chemotherapy.

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

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Morning eHealth

JUNE 8, 2018

Reading athenahealth’s tea leaves — Senate appropriators approve VA spending bill

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FierceHealthIT

JUNE 5, 2018

The Department of Health and Human Services has launched a new initiative that aims to accelerate innovations aimed at major health security issues. DRIVe, or Division of Research, Innovation and Ventures, was unveiled Tuesday as a new component of the department's Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR).

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Mobi Health News

JUNE 7, 2018

A drug no longer needs to be a tangible object, according to panelist at the BIO 2018 convention in Boston. The way the pharma industry looks at medication is evolving and may be including new tech-focused treatments, such as digital therapeutics.

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Health Populi

JUNE 7, 2018

The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released , for the first time, data that quantifies Americans’ spending to treat 261 medical conditions, from “A” diseases like acute myocardial infarction, acute renal failure, ADHD, allergic reactions, anxiety disorders, appendicitis and asthma, to dozens of other conditions from the rest of the alphabet.

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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

Patient Experience

Morning eHealth

JUNE 7, 2018

FTC: One out, one in — Congressional round-up

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FierceHealthIT

JUNE 7, 2018

My husband, Bruce, had decided to stop treatment for his terminal cancer, choosing quality of life over quantity. At the end of his physical and spiritual journey, he was calm and peaceful, without fear or regrets. Doctors can help ensure their patients receive the kind of end-of-life-care they want.

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Mobi Health News

JUNE 4, 2018

Consumer-grade wearables may not have the same precision as their medical-grade counterparts, but they certainly seem to by favored by patients.

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Arizona Telemedicine Program

JUNE 4, 2018

Although the education of medical and nursing students regarding telemedicine has lagged behind the implementation of telemedicine services, such as telestroke and telepsychiatry, that’s about to change. A recent survey by the Association of American Medical Colleges documented a sharp increase in the number of medical schools offering telemedicine experiences to their students.

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Morning eHealth

JUNE 6, 2018

Azar on interoperability: Not a micromanager — Cerner deal marches on

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FierceHealthIT

JUNE 7, 2018

Patients have plenty to gain from the latest innovations in healthcare, but price and coverage remain key barriers, experts say. "We've got this balloon, and it's just getting pushed around instead of shrunk," said Sabrina Corlette, a research professor at Georgetown University.

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Mobi Health News

JUNE 4, 2018

As of tomorrow, individual genetic risk tests are officially exempt from requiring 501(k) premarket approval, provided the company offering the test has gone through a one-time premarket review of its testing apparatus and at least one test.

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Electronic Health Reporter

JUNE 6, 2018

This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. By Abhinav Shashank, co-founder and president, Innovaccer. Consider a situation where healthcare is not just an industry term — a situation where EHRs are not an integral part of physicians schedule but just a support to providing care. All considered, imagine a situation where patient-centric care actually involves the patient, and patient engagement is not […].

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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 5, 2018

Watchdog finds severe delays in VA Choice — What’s in NIH’S new data strategy

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FierceHealthIT

JUNE 6, 2018

Health systems and physician practices can do a better job providing preventive services to patients to help maintain their health and save lives, according to a new study that found only 8% of U.S. adults received all of the high-priority, appropriate preventive care recommended.

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Mobi Health News

JUNE 6, 2018

It's not uncommon for doctors to tell patients that they need to relax, but now one company is aiming to develop a digital meditation product that can be prescribed by physicians. Headspace, maker of a mindfulness and meditation app, announced that it is a digital health subsidiary called Headspace Health. The goal of the subsidiary is to create a new prescription meditation app by 2020.

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New Age Healthcare

JUNE 3, 2018

B reast cancer makes up 25% of all new cancer diagnosed in women globally making it the 2 nd most common form of cancer in the world, according to the American Cancer Society ( ACS ). In US, 1 in 8 women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. Developing nations are also facing the wrath of this disease since years. Rising Incidence.

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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.

Docnotes

JUNE 8, 2018

… all rumored to be in the mix to acquire athenahealth. Nope. Why not? a) Apple doesn’t do “verticals.” It’s that easy. Apple sells products that anyone could buy. A teacher, a doctor, my mom. Sure – they have sold high-end workstations that video editors can use, but so could a hobbyist filmmaker. Likelihood of Apple buying athenahealth?

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FierceHealthIT

JUNE 4, 2018

In a new advisory, the HHS Office of Inspector General says a telehealth arrangement between a hospital and a clinic for HIV care wouldn't violate anti-kickback laws, in part because of the distance between the two organizations, the lack of a mail order pharmacy and the potential public health benefits.

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Mobi Health News

JUNE 6, 2018

When it comes to the challenges of raising an up-and-coming young company into a major player in its industry, former Apple and Pepsi CEO John Sculley is no spring chicken. A serial entrepreneur and investor across numerous industries ranging from consumer technology to data management to telecommunications, Sculley has set his sights on the healthcare and currently serves as the chairman of hopeful PBM disruptor RxAdvance.

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