Hurricane-affected residents can opt into free telehealth services
Mobi Health News
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
Virtual telephone or video care will be available at no cost, with some offers lasting for several weeks.
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The Missing Piece in the Connected Health Puzzle
Health System CIO
SEPTEMBER 10, 2018
Reimbursement coding doesn’t quite have ‘buzzword’ status, but without it, adoption of remote monitoring will continue to lag, says Dr. Joseph Kvedar, who breaks down the latest developments.
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The one patient that drives physicians to burnout
KevinMD
SEPTEMBER 9, 2018
We all have that one patient. That one patient who can always find a way to turn a good day bad, who just knows how to push your buttons in all the wrong ways. Who’s that patient for me? Let’s just call him Elton Reed. Oh, Mr. Reed … where to begin with him? When we first met, I remember being so excited and energized by him. He just had this fresh feeling.
Health Il-Literacy Costs
Health Populi
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
The complexity of the U.S. healthcare system erodes Americans’ health literacy, Accenture asserts in their report, The Hidden Cost of Healthcare System Complexity. And that complexity costs , Accenture calculated, to the tune of nearly $5 billion in administrative cost burden to payors. Accenture developed a healthcare system literacy index to quantify the relationship between peoples’ understanding of how health insurance works and what a lack of understanding can cost the system.
The Evolution of Communication in Healthcare Settings
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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.
How the FDA is shaping healthcare innovation
Mobi Health News
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
In the last year the FDA has taken steps to evolve its process for regulating software as a medical device, personal genomics and clinical decision support technology.
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Telehealth Care for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing
Arizona Telemedicine Program
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
Note: This article adheres to the common use of two terms used to identify people who are Deaf or have hearing loss. The term?Deaf?(with a capital D) is used to describe individuals who do not hear and are “cultural” sign language users, while the term deaf?(with a lower-case d) describes people who may lip-read and/or use hearing aids. . The expansion of telehealth services across the country has made it possible for almost anyone with a non-emergency medical problem to access a doctor by sm
Self-Care is Healthcare for Everyday People
Health Populi
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
Patients are the new healthcare payors, and as such, taking on the role of health consumers. In fact, health and wellness consumers have existed since a person purchased the first toothpaste, aspirin, heating pad, and moisturizing cream at retail. Or consulted with their neighborhood herbalista, homeopathic practitioner, therapeutic masseuse, or skin aesthetician.
Apple's ECG announcement was likely years in the making, but its timing was remarkable
Mobi Health News
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
The announcement has drawn questions about novelty and claims of coziness with the FDA.
Apple Watch Series 4: Intelligent Guardian for Your Health
33 Charts - Digital Health
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
After today’s Apple Watch Series 4 announcement, CNBC reporter Chrissy Farr reported, “ Apple stressed a lot today that this isn’t a physician replacement.”. But Intelligent guardian for your health is pretty damn close. It’s a product that’s smart, always there and it has your back. Kind of like doctors used to be. I’m pretty certain that the Apple intelligentsia spent months wordcrafting this choice little descriptor.
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.
Doctors speak out: CMS gets 15,314 comments on proposed physician Medicare changes
FierceHealthIT
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services asked for comments on its proposed physician fee schedule and boy, oh boy, did it get them: 15,314 of them.
Pharmacies Continue to Earn Consumer-Love
Health Populi
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
Among industries that consumers frequent, one continues to delight people more than most: pharmacies. J.D. Power’s 2018 ratings on U.S. pharmacies finds that consumers do indeed still love their pharmacies after ten years of rating customer satisfaction with brick-and-mortar and mail order channels. “U.S. consumers love their pharmacies,” J.D.
FDA roundup: The major device, app, and algorithm approvals of 2018 (so far)
Mobi Health News
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
A collection of 29 approvals and clearances by the US Food and Drug Administration include several novel products.
#SPM2018 speaker Doug Lindsay: Driven by experience to advocate passionately for participatory medicine
Society for Participatory Medicine
SEPTEMBER 10, 2018
First in a series of interviews with outstanding speakers we’ve lined up for the Society of Participatory Medicine’s second annual conference on Oct. 17 in Boston. Register here. Doug Lindsay calls himself as Transformational Thought Leader, an apt description for an advocate and educator who developed the surgery that fixed him after he fell gravely ill to a rare autonomic-adrenal disease at the age of 21.
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
Counties with greatest well-being for seniors cost Medicare thousands less, study finds
FierceHealthIT
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
Medicare spends nearly $1,000 less per beneficiary in counties where residents are not only healthy, but happy and satisfied with their lives.
Improving Stroke Patient Outcomes with Telestroke Programs
American Well
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
Strokes are the fifth leading cause of death in the United States, responsible for roughly 130,000 deaths each year. Every minute counts following a stroke because every minute that passes puts stroke patients at a higher risk of suffering long-term or even permanent effects. For rural hospitals or hospitals without a neurologist on staff, evaluating, diagnosing and treating stroke patients quickly and effectively is difficult.
Apple Watch Series 4 will have FDA-cleared ECG, fall detection
Mobi Health News
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
This is the first FDA clearance for Apple and pushes the Watch further into health than ever before.
Opioid bill moves forward with eHealth measures
Morning eHealth
SEPTEMBER 10, 2018
Grumbling on the VA-DoD front — PCORI frees the data
Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide
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AMA leads nearly 100 medical groups calling on CMS to rethink step therapy for Part B drugs
FierceHealthIT
SEPTEMBER 10, 2018
Citing concerns about patient access to necessary drugs and additional burdens on physicians who don't have easy access to drug formularies, AMA and nearly 100 other state and national provider groups asked CMS to reconsider step therapy changes to Medicare Advantage.
My Experience as a Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) Clinician
care innovations
SEPTEMBER 10, 2018
I must admit that I did not have a clue how meaningful and fulfilling it would be to work as a remote patient management (RPM) clinician. My earlier career as a critical care nurse practitioner at Vanderbilt University Medical Center was a fast-paced and exciting job, but it left me with little time for a satisfying work-life balance. I yearned to do something different.
Nima's newest smartphone-connected device scans foods for peanut allergens
Mobi Health News
SEPTEMBER 10, 2018
The follow-up to Nima's gluten sensor picked up peanut proteins with 99.2 percent accuracy in a third-party test.
Hyperlocal social networking – when Nextdoor matters most
Aging in Place Technology Watch
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
It’s that awful time – the hurricane season. The time when the national hurricane center repeated forecasts, repeated ad nauseum, are destined to frighten everyone, no matter how far from affected regions. The same broadcast can dwell on cones and paths, and almost as an aside, remind those in beach areas that the evacuation instructions are meant for them.
The Role of Technology in Remote Patient Monitoring
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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.
Looking for accurate hospital quality measures? Might want to steer away from Yelp
FierceHealthIT
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
Crowdsourced hospital ratings from sites like Yelp can provide patients with insights on the care experience—but fall short on effectively ranking quality, according to a new study.
Burt Rosen on the #SPM2018 conference: “Fix this f$%(*$&’ing mess we call health care!”
Society for Participatory Medicine
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
I joined the board of the Society for Participatory Medicine (sorry, I have to shorten it to SPM) about one year ago. I joined because I honestly think health care is f$#%#’ed up and I want to make a difference. We all agree about the problems, but my views on the solutions are different and SPM aligns with those views. I’ve had a lot of conversations on what the fix looks like (#WTFix).
Remote heart monitoring, management device maker Endotronix lands $45 million
Mobi Health News
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
Endotronix lands $45 million to launch its Cordella Heart Failure System and further development of its Cordella Pulmonary Artery Sensory system.
Who should reconcile differences in VA and DOD EHR?
Morning eHealth
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
Minibus spending bill bumps up HHS budget — Health leaders say Stark Law blocks innovation in Medicare
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.
CDC: 1 in 5 Americans suffer from chronic pain
FierceHealthIT
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
Nearly 20 million Americans suffer from chronic pain that interferes with their daily activities, according to a new report from the CDC.
Fixing the American Healthcare System
Iris Telehealth
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
I have always been fascinated with the processes involved in our healthcare system and how to go about improving them. It’s no secret that our system is flawed, maybe even broken. It’s confusing, frustrating, overly complex and largely inefficient. Why? The U.S. spends almost double what other countries spend in healthcare as a percentage of [ ] The post Fixing the American Healthcare System appeared first on Iris Telehealth.
Behavioral economics startup Wellth lands $5.1M
Mobi Health News
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
New York-based Wellth — a company that works with payers and risk-based providers to give patients finanical incentives for medication adherence — completes Series A financing.
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