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Amazon to launch Alexa at senior living facilities, health systems

Mobi Health News

Amazon said the Alexa Smart Properties tools save time and allow healthcare providers and other caregivers to focus on higher level tasks.

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Prioritise digital healthcare from early life, says Lancet report

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The Lancet and Financial Times Commission on governing health futures 2030: growing up in a digital world has placed children and young people centre stage of the report, as this demographic is seen as the most likely to have the highest exposure to digital technologies. There is an urgent need to orient digital health priorities towards the establishment of strong health and wellbeing foundations from an early age.

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How CrossFit and 23andMe Are Moving from Health to Primary Care

Health Populi

As we see the medical and acute care sector moving toward health and wellness, there’s a sort of equal and opposite reaction moving from the other end of the continuum of health/care: that is, wellness and fitness companies blurring into health care. Let’s start with the news about CrossFit and 23andMe, then synthesize some key market forces that will help us anticipate more ecosystem change for 2022 and beyond.

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How To Succeed As A Pharmacy Owner

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Being a pharmacist is one of the most rewarding, yet challenging jobs. It requires a high level of knowledge and handwork as well as great communication skills. You need to be personable and empathetic because […]. The article How To Succeed As A Pharmacy Owner appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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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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NUS researchers develop smart bandage for chronic wound management

Mobi Health News

The technology can detect and analyse wound biomarkers within 15 minutes.

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Hinge Health bags $600M investment from Coatue, Tiger Global, boosting valuation to $6.2B

FierceHealthIT

Hinge Health bags $600M investment from Coatue, Tiger Global, boosting valuation to $6.2B. hlandi. Thu, 10/28/2021 - 11:00.

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How Healthcare HR Professionals Can Support Hospital Staff

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Adrian Johansen, freelance writer; @AdrianJohanse18. Hospital workers are burnt out. The physician shortage in the U.S. is growing increasingly dire, and COVID-19 variants are filling up intensive care units from coast to coast. In late August, […].

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AI projects to tackle racial health inequalities get £1.4M boost

Mobi Health News

The funding is part of the AI Ethics Initiative at NHSX in the UK.

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Cigna expands access to covered telehealth services

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Cigna announced this week that it is expanding access to telehealth services via the virtual care company MDLIVE. The announcement follows the acquisition of MDLIVE earlier this year by Cigna health services subsidiary Evernorth. "With MDLIVE now part of Evernorth, we've fast-tracked our ability to offer a broader suite of differentiated, future-state care solutions that make the patient experience easier and more convenient," said Eric Palmer, president of Evernorth, in a statemen

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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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Google taps Headspace executive to lead tech-driven mental health efforts

FierceHealthIT

Google taps Headspace executive to lead tech-driven mental health efforts. hlandi. Tue, 10/26/2021 - 11:58.

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Power To The People: Why Person-Centric Equals Patient Engagement In Healthcare Platforms

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Terri Casterton, director of product and strategy and healthcare, Bottle Rocket. If digital expansion in healthcare was simmering before the pandemic, COVID-19 has set the need for transformation alight. Engagement tactics that were already […].

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Contributed: Top 8 healthcare uses for 3D printing

Mobi Health News

Today 3D printing is being used in specialty care such as orthopedics, pediatrics, radiology and oncology.

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VA still facing interoperability, scaling challenges amidst COVID-19

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

As the largest integrated health system in the country, the Veterans Health Administration oversees care at hundreds of hospitals and health systems around the United States. That's a lot of patients: more than 9 million, to be specific. And caring for those patients, and stewarding their data, requires major infrastructure. "In a healthcare system in 2021, data really serves as the basis for how decisions are made and how care is delivered," said Kimberly McManus, White House Pres

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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 is in an era of 'hyper-innovation' as executives look to ramp up digital tech: survey

FierceHealthIT

Healthcare is in an era of 'hyper-innovation' as executives look to ramp up digital tech: survey. rtorrence. Thu, 10/28/2021 - 16:57.

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6 Ways To Reduce The Risk of Healthcare Data Breach

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. The healthcare industry deals with a significant amount of sensitive information every day, thus making healthcare organizations a prime target for cyberattacks. If stolen by cybercriminals, sensitive healthcare data could be used for identity theft, […].

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'Omnichannel' is the new watchword as big tech, retail get serious about healthcare

Mobi Health News

At a recent gathering in Boston, leaders from Walmart, CVS, Verily and Uber Health discussed how their organizations' skills help them "meet consumers where they are.

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RPM helps lower A1c below 9% for 84% of patients at Leon Medical Centers

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Leon Medical Centers serves Medicare patients in South Florida. The center also is the only HIMSS Stage 7 Outpatient Medical Care Institution in Miami-Dade County. The healthcare organization drives toward a standard of care that focuses on personalized patient-physician relationships and quality-driven medical care. (HIMSS is the parent organization of Healthcare IT News.).

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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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Clover Health: Open networks encourage patient choice, promote health equity

FierceHealthIT

Clover Health: Open networks encourage patient choice, promote health equity. rtorrence. Wed, 10/27/2021 - 14:48.

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Top 4 Tips To Help You Start and Run A Medical Practice

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Starting and running a successful medical practice may seem like a straightforward process, but it is not. Doctors go through years of rigorous training to get the necessary certifications; however, none of the classes teach […]. The article Top 4 Tips To Help You Start and Run A Medical Practice appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Facebook releases fitness accessories for its Oculus VR headset

Mobi Health News

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg compared virtual reality workouts to Peloton.

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Concentra reduces clicks to visit and no-shows with new telehealth system

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Concentra is a Texas-based healthcare organization that serves the occupational health needs of one in four injured employees through 517 medical centers across the country, another 150 clinics at employer locations, and telemedicine. THE PROBLEM. Concentra has seen telemedicine as a much-needed additional option for the delivery of care. The first model it implemented was kiosks, which was piloted with a single employer.

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The Role of Technology in Remote Patient Monitoring

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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Alexa is finding a voice in healthcare. Cedars-Sinai, Boston Children's sign on for new Amazon smart hospital service

FierceHealthIT

Alexa is finding a voice in healthcare. Cedars-Sinai, Boston Children's sign on for new Amazon smart hospital service. hlandi. Sun, 10/24/2021 - 21:46.

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What’s Spooky About Health IT This Halloween? – #HITsm Chat Topic

Healthcare IT Today

We’re excited to share the topic and questions for this week’s #HITsm chat happening Friday, 10/29 at Noon ET (9 AM PT). This week’s chat will be hosted by Julie Maas (@JulieWMaas) from @EMRDirect on the topic “What’s Spooky About Health IT This Halloween?” Health data is becoming more and more accessible in a transparent way. […].

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Digital tools track calories, exercise and sleep – but how much is too much?

Mobi Health News

Nine percent of the U.S. population will have an eating disorder during their lifetime, according to a report by STRIPED.

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Virtual care giving MSK patients 'a PT in their pocket'

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

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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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Aetna exec: Retail-based programs connect Medicare members to health resources they trust

FierceHealthIT

Aetna exec: Retail-based programs connect Medicare members to health resources they trust. dmuoio. Wed, 10/27/2021 - 16:11.

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3 Ways Healthcare Providers Can Boost Patient Engagement When Offering Care Virtually

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Rahul Varshneya is the co-founder and president of Arkenea. The Coronavirus pandemic forced healthcare communities across the United States into survival mode during the first half of 2020. Several healthcare facilities, both big and small, had to adjust their operations, hastily putting together telemedicine offerings that would allow them […].

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One Drop announces new heart disease prevention tool

Mobi Health News

The new product is the first to launch out of One Drop’s collaboration with pharma giant Bayer.

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