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7 Advantages of A BSN Degree

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. The healthcare industry promotes health by providing treatments and ensuring a better quality of patient’s life by preventing health issues. While each healthcare professional serves a vital role in this industry, nurses play a central […].

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Winning the Race to Deliver Seamless Healthcare Experiences

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by William Shea, VP of Cognizant Consulting Healthcare Practice, & Trish Birch, SVP, Healthcare Consulting & Strategy Leader at Cognizant. Many healthcare organizations have set their sights on delivering holistic customer journeys that seamlessly blend physical and digital experiences. Care, payment, follow-up, referrals. and ancillary services soon will blend […].

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How Business Can Bolster Determinants of Health: The Marmot Review for Industry

Health Populi

“Until now, focus on… the social determinants of health has been for government and civil society. The private sector has not been involved in the discussion or, worse, has been seen as part of the problem. It is time this changed,” asserts the report, The Business of Health Equity: The Marmot Review for Industry , sponsored by Legal & General in collaboration with University College London (UCL) Institute of Health Equity, led by Sir Michael Marmot.

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'A little bit sci-fi': How robots can make a dent in nurses' workloads

Mobi Health News

Diligent Robotics CEO and cofounder Andrea Thomaz explains how her company's clinical support robot Moxi works and how its design informs its interactions with humans.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, 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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Technologies That Are Assisting Concussion Injury Management

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Concussions are a growing concern globally, with many pushing for greater awareness and ongoing research being done with regards to managing the condition. There are many ways to cure post-concussion syndrome, but in recent years, […]. The article Technologies That Are Assisting Concussion Injury Management appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Making The Joy Choice for Our Health and Well-Being – a conversation with Michelle Segar

Health Populi

“Life has many ways of testing a person’s will, either by having nothing happen at all or by having everything happen all at once,”. Paulo Coelho wrote in his novel, The Winner Stands Alone. Coelho is talking about the all-too-human condition of facing situations that are unplanned which test our patience, resilience, and grit. Our best-laid plans go awry – especially those for healthy behaviors, like exercising and eating well.

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Virtual psychiatry company Iris Telehealth scores $40M

Mobi Health News

Iris works with providers like health systems and community health centers to offer telepsychiatry services and triage their patients to the right level of care.

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Why Interoperability Should No Longer Remain An Obstacle In Healthcare

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Joey Cavanaugh, RN, chief operations officer, Zotec Partners. The American healthcare system has long been burdened by interoperability issues preventing easy access to and sharing of important patient health data. Amid the ongoing COVID-19 […].

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FDA releases medical device cybersecurity draft guidance

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration published a draft guidance this past week with regard to medical device cybersecurity. The draft guidance , "Cybersecurity in Medical Devices: Quality System Considerations and Content of Premarket Submissions," seeks to emphasize the importance of safeguarding medical devices throughout a product's life cycle.

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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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Healthcare AI Bias: Reasons and Resolutions

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Anand Shroff, President at Verantos. Artificial intelligence (AI) holds great promise to dramatically improve clinical outcomes for patients, but in a perverse twist, AI algorithms that are used to improve drug development and support healthcare don’t just highlight social inequities — they may ultimately exacerbate them.

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Study: AI models need thorough preclinical testing to root out safety concerns

Mobi Health News

A study published in The Lancet found a deep learning model trained to detect a certain type of hip fractures outperformed radiologists, but further testing found potential barriers to safe use.

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How a Patient Attendance Predictor with Engagement Can Reduce No-Shows

Mend

It’s no secret that patient no-shows are a drain to medical practices like yours. In fact, you lose an estimated $200 in revenue for every missed appointment. Unfortunately, that’s part of owning a medical or mental health care practice. But what if there was a simple, streamlined way to reduce no-shows and make your practice more profitable? Believe it or not, there is.

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Video-enabled tablets could help prevent veteran suicides

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A study published this past week in the Journal of the American Medical Association Network Open found that receipt of video-enabled tablets during the COVID-19 pandemic was associated with more psychotherapy visits and reduced emergency department use among veterans. The study , which was led by researchers from VA Palo Alto Healthcare System in Menlo Park, California, examined nearly 500,000 rural veterans who had a history of mental healthcare use.

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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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Health IT Podcasts – #HITsm Chat Topic

Healthcare IT Today

We’re excited to share the topic and questions for this week’s #HITsm chat happening Friday, 4/15 at Noon ET (9 AM PT). This week’s chat will be hosted by John Lynn (@techguy) from @hcittoday on the topic “Health IT Podcasts.” Even before COVID, we were seeing podcasts starting to really go mainstream and be an important way for […].

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Brightline launches autism care program for caregivers and more digital health briefs

Mobi Health News

Also: Pear Therapeutics receives FDA SteP designation for its product candidate focused on acute and chronic pain, and Carbon Health launches its diabetes management program.

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Applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Chronic Disease Management

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has demonstrated a positive impact on productivity and growth in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, automotive, retail, and e-commerce. It can significantly improve the efficiency of operations by analyzing large amounts of data and vastly improving the decision-making process. AI can also be extremely beneficial in facilitating the integration of care required to manage chronic conditions.

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Thirty Madison launches virtual dermatology platform

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Thirty Madison, a New York-based virtual care company aimed at serving patients with chronic conditions, launched a new platform this week geared toward comprehensive skin health. The new vertical, called Facet, will address eczema, psoriasis, acne, rosacea, dandruff, melasma and anti-aging concerns, said the company. "People need medical solutions to properly treat their skin – it’s the body’s largest organ,” said Facet medical director Dr.

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Real-Life Examples of HIPAA Violations and How to Avoid Them

Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer

Download our 30-minute webinar where we delve into real-life examples of HIPAA violations and preventative measures every organization should know! You will learn: The critical factors that lead to HIPAA violations and how to identify them. Three compelling real-life cases of organizations that faced severe HIPAA penalties. Proven strategies to safeguard YOUR organization against HIPAA violations.

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Why Haven’t Payers Automated Prior Authorizations Previously?

Healthcare IT Today

One of the banes of healthcare is prior authorizations. Just mention of the phrase makes the hearts of doctors and their staff break. While every doctor and medical staff I know hate prior authorizations, the payers have a good reason for them. They want to make sure they’re paying for the proper care. It’s a […].

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Report: Global digital health funding declines 36% quarter over quarter

Mobi Health News

Digital health startups raised $10.4 billion worldwide in Q1, according to CB Insights' report.

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Metformin Myths and Misconceptions

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

Metformin is the oldest, most well-known, and most commonly prescribed oral medication for Type 2 Diabetes. Despite the numerous scientific studies demonstrating the efficacy and safety of metformin over the years, there are still some myths and misconceptions about its safety that hinder patient acceptance and adherence. Here we will uncover the truth behind these myths as well as elaborate on the role of remote patient monitoring in promoting medication adherence.

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Today's staffing shortages make tech a must for the care of seniors

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Staffing issues continue to plague senior care organizations. The news articles pile up – assisted living and nursing home staffing shortages ; stranding older adults without home health care ; keeping patients in hospitals longer because of lack of care; nursing home staffing crisis ; Medicaid paying family members to provide care , low wages and low unemployment worsen care situation , and on and on.

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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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TigerConnect Reduces Staff Frustration With Better Communication & Scheduling

Healthcare IT Today

As healthcare continues to grapple with staffing challenges, organizational leaders are more keenly interested in technologies that will reduce staff workload and frustration. Companies with established track records in staff efficiency, automation, and communication are well positioned to help. TigerConnect, for example, is seeing success with its new scheduling products that leverage the company’s success […].

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Alio receives FDA 510(k) for its remote patient monitoring system

Mobi Health News

The company said it's currently focused on managing end-stage kidney disease, but it's investigating using the system for other clinical areas.

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HHS extends public health emergency for another 90 days

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

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Community Mental Health: What It Is and Why It Is Important

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. As we become more aware of the factors that impact our mental well-being, we also notice an increase in specialists’ efforts to provide people with proper care and solutions. Community mental health services are part […]. The article Community Mental Health: What It Is and Why It Is Important appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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How 3 Urgent Cares Tackled Key Metrics For Accelerated Growth

Considering the growth of your clinic? It’s difficult to advance any business today without using technology — but what will truly enhance your daily operations? How successful are other urgent care centers with these solutions? This article offers a glimpse into real-world technology experiences from urgent care centers like yours. Discover how various solutions can boost your growth potential and see firsthand how effective they are.

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Putting The Human Touch On Telehealth: How Concierge Services Can Help Health Systems Address Telehealth Challenges

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Linda Comp-Noto, Division President, Healthcare Enterprise Operations at Teleperformance. Over the past two years, there has been a sharp increase in the use of telehealth. Research from McKinsey & Company indicates that telehealth utilization has grown to levels 38 times higher than before the pandemic. Patients and providers […].

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University of Queensland researchers develop care platform for remote neuromodulation

Mobi Health News

The digital platform enables clinicians to adjust their patient's devices remotely and in real-time.

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Catching Up With John Lynn

David Chou

It has been awhile since I have done a video chat with John Lynn. Here is the latest updates as we share and discuss the healthcare provider industry in general. The industry has changed but have the leadership strategy changed much? Something to think about.