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Top 5 Healthcare Trends and Predictions For 2021

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Varsha Rao, CEO, Nurx. The challenges and tragedies of the past year are well-known, but amidst the hardships of 2020 some hopeful signals have emerged in healthcare. Patients and the people and systems who care for […]. The article Top 5 Healthcare Trends and Predictions For 2021 appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Data's Role in Improving Patient Care

Health Recovery Solutions

Adoption of telehealth and remote patient monitoring (RPM) has soared in recent months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As cases surge once again across the United States healthcare providers are faced with similar challenges that they saw at the beginning of 2020. Utilizing resources and tools, like in-house data and dashboards, is a vital step to better addressing patients, staffing, inventory, and organizational needs.

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Pushing Vision Tests to the Home

Healthcare IT Today

Across many parts of healthcare, we’re seeing where various healthcare services are being pushed to the home. Some of the most common right now are diabetic care (which was a leader in this), heart care (see this interview with AliveCor), and a plethora of other healthcare wearable devices that measure steps, heart rate, etc etc […].

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British tech firm launches ‘fit to fly’ digital health passport for air travel

Mobi Health News

The V-Health Passport uses ‘VCode’ scanning technology in place of QR codes.

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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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Here are the major issues facing healthcare in 2021, according to PwC

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The healthcare industry has six big challenges ahead in 2021: rightsizing after the telehealth explosion; adjusting to changing clinical trials; encouraging digital relationships that ease physician burdens; forecasting for an uncertain 2021; reshaping health portfolios for growth; and building a resilient and responsive supply chain for long-term health.

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Amazon Launches New Service Simplifying Healthcare Data Search and Analysis

Healthcare IT Today

Amazon Web Services is rolling out a new tool designed to make it simpler for healthcare organizations to work with their data. Amazon HealthLake, which AWS describes as “HIPAA-eligible,” was launched during Amazon’s annual re:Invent conference. The new service, which is now available in preview, was designed to help healthcare and life sciences organizations aggregate […].

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VR could be key to helping recovered COVID-19 patients get therapy, according to experts

Mobi Health News

Authors of an article published in BMJ Open Sport Exercise Medicine say the technology could help with rehab therapies, with social distancing.

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Telehealth poses big cybersecurity dangers, Harvard researchers warn

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A Harvard Medical School team published a letter in the Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association this week warning of the "substantial" information security concerns around telehealth. The authors, led by organizational cybersecurity researcher Mohammad S. Jalali, note that the uptick in telemedicine services has undoubtedly made healthcare more accessible – but that the relaxation in regulations about virtual care combined with a heightened threat landscape can sp

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Do Antidepressants Cause Weight Gain and What Can You Do About It?

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. In case you have started taking antidepressants, you have probably also done some research on those medications. That’s probably when you got concerned, since there are a lot of people claiming that these meds come […]. The article Do Antidepressants Cause Weight Gain and What Can You Do About It?

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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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Proposed Changes to HIPAA

Healthcare IT Today

Many people in the healthcare IT and HIM communities have been anticipating some changes to HIPAA coming soon. As Rita Bowen from MRO recently shared, “the rule is 20+ years old and the practice of medicine has changed, the maintenance of the health information, etc. so yes, it is time for a face lift.” As […].

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Oscar lands $140M more as it prepares to scale in 2021

Mobi Health News

This raise follows a summer round of $225 million for the insurtech startup.

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At one urban health center, ‘regulatory change was critical’ to telehealth success

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Cleveland-based Neighborhood Family Practice is a federally qualified health center that sees more than 21,000 patients a year through 80,000 visits at its seven health center locations. It serves a diverse, impoverished population, including many former refugees and Spanish speakers. THE PROBLEM. For 40 years, NFP’s model was solely a face-to-face model of integrated care – primary care, behavioral health, dental, midwifery and pharmacy – that included meeting social needs, tr

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4 Groundbreaking Innovations Transforming the Lives of People with Diabetes

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Affecting more than 400 million people worldwide, diabetes has gained a reputation as one of the most significant health crises in the last century. According to the CDC, 32 million Americans—one-in-ten— have diabetes and suffer […]. The article 4 Groundbreaking Innovations Transforming the Lives of People with Diabetes appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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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 conferences to put on your calendar for 2021

FierceHealthIT

Healthcare conferences to put on your calendar for 2021. treed. Mon, 12/14/2020 - 11:40.

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New low VO2 Max feature comes to Apple Watch

Mobi Health News

The update allows Apple's wearable to provide the measurement during low-intensity workouts.

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Congress should include telehealth in year-end funding, say ATA, HIMSS

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The American Telemedicine Association, the Connected Health Initiative and other industry groups issued a letter to Congress on Friday urging legislators to extend temporary telehealth flexibilities until the end of 2021. The groups, which also include Healthcare IT News ' parent company HIMSS, noted that the COVID-19 public health emergency has ushered in an unprecedented expansion to telehealth.

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Improving Healthcare With Near Field Magnetic Induction

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Seth Freedman, CEO, Intelligent Observation. Motivating healthcare workers to follow proper hand hygiene compliance guidelines is the number one way to reduce the spread of infections in hospitals, according to both the Center for […]. The article Improving Healthcare With Near Field Magnetic Induction appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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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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Startup tackling loneliness among seniors expands into virtual primary care

FierceHealthIT

Startup tackling loneliness among seniors expands into virtual primary care. hlandi. Mon, 12/14/2020 - 17:48.

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Study reveals disparities in coverage and accuracy among symptom apps

Mobi Health News

New report compares symptom assessment apps on condition coverage, accuracy and safety.

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Amazon plans to provide health services to workers at other companies, says BI

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Business Insider reported this week that Amazon is planning to extend its app-based health service beyond its own employees, to workers at other companies. According to the outlet, who spoke with five anonymous sources on the matter, the retail behemoth plans to sell its Amazon Care health service to other large companies, "bypassing health plans and brokers.

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Misdiagnosis: How You Can Prove It

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. When you visit the doctor for medical treatment, you usually assume that the physician is qualified to provide the medication or procedures you need to improve your condition. If you receive an inaccurate diagnosis, you […]. The article Misdiagnosis: How You Can Prove It appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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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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GoodRx launches telehealth service, free mail delivery as direct-to-consumer market heats up

FierceHealthIT

GoodRx launches telehealth service, free mail delivery as direct-to-consumer market heats up. hlandi. Thu, 12/17/2020 - 17:17.

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Ask NHS app streamlines access to flu vaccinations

Mobi Health News

More than 1,000 NHS patients booked flu vaccinations this year using a virtual assistant developed by Sensely.

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Grady Health System gets through 2020 with Epic-linked telehealth and RPM

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Atlanta-based Grady Health System has historically offered some telemedicine services to the community. But when COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic in March, the system’s telehealth strategy took a sharp turn. “We quickly realized we needed to adopt an enterprise-class, scalable, secure solution that would meet the care delivery needs of our patients and providers while continuing to provide the quality of care we were accustomed to,” said W.

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Everyone – not just older adults – has lost the tech user interface war

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Once upon a time, a new technology user interface was mostly just annoying. It’s almost quaint to look back at what we complained about – though some of the famous user interface disasters are well-described in a Scientific American article – Windows 8, BMW iDrive, TV remotes. At some point, the user gets mad. The BMW iDrive example from 2007 prompted some drivers to turn around and bring the car back to the showroom.

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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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Cerner inks agreement to acquire Kantar Health to expand clinical research platform

FierceHealthIT

Cerner inks agreement to acquire Kantar Health to expand clinical research platform. hlandi. Wed, 12/16/2020 - 09:21.

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DreamLab app obtains COVID-19 research while users sleep

Mobi Health News

Nearly 100,000 volunteers have donated smartphone computing time to find COVID-19 treatments.

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Technology brings care to home for chronically ill patients

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Connected Health Financial/Revenue Cycle Management Patient Engagement Population Health Telehealth Video visits, temperature sensors and wearables can replace the need for clinic visits. The pandemic has only accelerated this process – and shown the need to innovate infrastructure and make investments. Joyoti Goswami At Geisinger in Pennsylvania, a pilot program to bring care to the homes of older patients with complex healthcare needs has shown a 35% reduction in visits to the emergency depart

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