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What if technology can help doctors make more accurate clinical decisions?

KevinMD

After attending the first telehealth awareness week hosted by the American Telemedicine Association, I’ve become aware that there are more possibilities to improve clinical operations and patient experience with telehealth. In this seminar, Exploring Asynchronous Telehealth and its Critical Role within our Evolving Healthcare System, leading startups share their observations after implementing asynchronous communication features in telehealth.

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BeMe Health scores $7M for teen mental health app and other digital health fundings

Mobi Health News

Also: Pediatric sleep app Huckleberry raises $12.5 million, and illumigyn, maker of a platform for remote gynecological imaging, brings in $33 million.

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How Hims & Hers built a business entirely centered on telehealth

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Hims & Hers has grown rapidly across both of its lines – for men and for women – supporting care for many conditions that patients often feel uncomfortable talking about, including sexual health, mental health, contraception and hair loss. One of the big keys to the company's success has been telehealth. Melissa Baird, COO at Hims & Hers, leads a team of engineers that designed a telehealth experience that engages and connects patient care across its service lines, especi

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How Healthcare Experience Ranks Versus Other Industries (Not So Great)

Health Populi

The coronavirus pandemic put health care at the top of peoples’ minds all over the world. As important as health became to humans at the base of our Hierachies of Needs , in the U.S., health care industries fell to their lowest consumer satisfaction scores in two decades, we learn in the latest evaluation by the American Consumer Satisfaction Index report.

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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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How digital therapeutics can strengthen the provider-patient relationship and improve behavioral health outcomes

KevinMD

Research shows that early intervention in mental health conditions is critical for achieving better outcomes. Left unaddressed, conditions tend to progress. The depression will worsen. The anxiety will escalate. The disorder can intensify to the point where a child or teen can’t function, won’t get out of bed, may start self-medicating – and the list.

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Hundreds of groups ask governors to expand telehealth licensure flexibilities

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

More than 230 healthcare and industry organizations wrote a letter to governors across the country asking for expanded access to telehealth via licensure flexibilities. The expiration of such flexibilities, said the groups, could abruptly prevent some patients from seeing their doctors virtually – a particularly troubling matter for immunocompromised people still at risk for COVID-19.

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Designing Digital Health for Public Health Preparedness and Equity: the Consumer Tech Association Doubles Down

Health Populi

A coalition of health care providers, health plans, technology innovators, NGOs, and medical societies has come together as the Public Health Tech Initiative (PHTI), endorsed by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) with the goal of advancing the use of trustworthy digital health to proactively meet the challenge of future public health emergencies… like pandemics.

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What does it mean to be a nurse innovator?

KevinMD

A nurse innovator is a nurse who specializes in bringing forth positive change in health care quality and equity by addressing the unmet needs of a target population through new products, processes, and services. Innovators have existed throughout the history of nursing which dates to the 19th century. Yet, the formalization of a ‘nurse innovator’. Read more….

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Flu-tracking app enables remote diagnosis and faster intervention

Mobi Health News

A new app which collates older people’s health indicators and monitors for flu symptoms supports nurses and carers to make remote diagnoses and treat patients in their homes, reducing hospitalisations.

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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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RPM will be the new standard of care, a new study says

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Sixty percent of healthcare C-suite and clinical leaders see remote patient monitoring becoming a new standard of care over the next two years, according to a new study released today by WebCareHealth , a company that delivers solutions to remotely monitor patients managing chronic illnesses. Further, 66% of survey respondents at provider organizations say RPM helps identify gaps in care for 10% of patients.

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Health Consumers, Health Citizens, and Wearable Tech – My Chat with João Bocas

Health Populi

The most effective, engaging, and enchanting digital health innovations speak to patients beyond their role as health consumers and caregivers: digital health is at its best when it addresses peoples’ health citizenship. I had the great experience brainstorming the convergence of digital health, wearable tech, user-centered (UX) design, and health citizenship with João Bocas, @WearablesExpert , in a on his podcast.

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What does it mean to be a nurse innovator?

KevinMD

A nurse innovator is a nurse who specializes in bringing forth positive change in health care quality and equity by addressing the unmet needs of a target population through new products, processes, and services. Innovators have existed throughout the history of nursing which dates to the 19th century. Yet, the formalization of a ‘nurse innovator’. Read more….

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Contributed: Improving healthcare productivity with automation and opportunities for startups

Mobi Health News

COVID-19 has changed the healthcare workforce, but automation could be the future.

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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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DrChrono acquired by software-as-a-service platform EverCommerce

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The software-as-a-service company EverCommerce announced this week that it is acquiring DrChrono, an electronic health record, practice management and billing software vendor. The transaction is expected to be finalized by the end of the month, pending regulatory review and other conditions. The financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

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Nearly 32,000 Kaiser Permanente workers set to strike Nov. 15. Tens of thousands more mulling their own demonstrations

FierceHealthIT

Nearly 32,000 Kaiser Permanente workers set to strike Nov. 15. Tens of thousands more mulling their own demonstrations. dmuoio. Fri, 11/05/2021 - 10:58.

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What if technology can help doctors make more accurate clinical decisions?

KevinMD

After attending the first telehealth awareness week hosted by the American Telemedicine Association, I’ve become aware that there are more possibilities to improve clinical operations and patient experience with telehealth. In this seminar, Exploring Asynchronous Telehealth and its Critical Role within our Evolving Healthcare System, leading startups share their observations after implementing asynchronous communication features in telehealth.

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Continuous blood pressure monitoring wearable Aktiia scores $17.5M

Mobi Health News

This new infusion of cash brings the company's total funding to $28 million.

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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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Walmart hires Ochsner exec to lead healthcare push

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Walmart confirmed this week to Insider that it had hired Dr. David Carmouche to lead its multifaceted healthcare initiative. Carmouche, who has worked at Louisiana-based Ochsner Health for six years, will oversee Walmart's growing clinical care projects as senior vice president of Omnichannel Care Solutions, as explained by the Greater Baton Rouge Business Repor t.

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Former Livongo exec launches women's health startup that uses data for personalized care

FierceHealthIT

Former Livongo exec launches women's health startup that uses data for personalized care. hlandi. Wed, 11/03/2021 - 11:24.

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How digital therapeutics can strengthen the provider-patient relationship and improve behavioral health outcomes

KevinMD

Research shows that early intervention in mental health conditions is critical for achieving better outcomes. Left unaddressed, conditions tend to progress. The depression will worsen. The anxiety will escalate. The disorder can intensify to the point where a child or teen can’t function, won’t get out of bed, may start self-medicating – and the list.

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Balanced is catering to seniors with its new fitness platform

Mobi Health News

Balanced CEO Katie Reed said general virtual fitness platforms may not take seniors’ needs into account, and options geared toward older adults can be too clinical.

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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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Teladoc eyes hospital growth, says primary care is 'just the beginning'

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

In an earnings report released this week from Teladoc Health, the telehealth giant reported 81% year-over-year revenue growth in the third quarter to $522 million. The company also pointed to what it called "significant new agreements" with CVS Health and Centene to provide its primary care offering, Primary360. "By leveraging our unique combination of data, analytics, technology and dedicated healthcare professionals, we are driving growth across our business," Jason Gorevic

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Kareo and PatientPop Merge to Form Tebra

Healthcare IT Today

Combination of leaders in practice growth and operations will create an all-in-one practice success platform to help independent practitioners thrive in the era of consumer-driven healthcare Kareo, a leader in cloud-based clinical and financial software, and PatientPop, a leader in practice growth technology, today announced the closing of their merger and the unveiling of the combined […].

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Notable nabs $100M to automate administrative tasks in healthcare, boosts valuation to $600M

FierceHealthIT

Notable nabs $100M to automate administrative tasks in healthcare, boosts valuation to $600M. rtorrence. Wed, 11/03/2021 - 11:07.

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Wellinks scores $25M for digital COPD management

Mobi Health News

The latest round follows a $14 million Series B raise from 2019.

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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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ATA, businesses ask Congress to expand telehealth options for workers

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The American Telemedicine Association this week sent a letter to congressional leaders requesting that they continue allowing telehealth and remote care services to be treated as an excepted benefit. "Without Congressional action, employers will be unable to offer basic virtual health services to millions of Americans in part-time and seasonal jobs or workers otherwise not participating in their employer’s full medical plan," read the letter, which was signed by dozens of busines

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Full Cycle, Purchased Healthcare Interoperability. – #HITsm Chat Topic

Healthcare IT Today

We’re excited to share the topic and questions for this week’s #HITsm chat happening Friday, 11/5 at Noon ET (9 AM PT). This week’s chat will be hosted by Shane McNamee MD (@shanemcnamee_md) from @bpmplushealth and Dalton Ruer (@QlikDork) on the topic “Full Cycle, Purchased Healthcare Interoperability.” “If you don’t manufacture a quality product all you’ve […].

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Medicare drops end-stage renal disease payment rule that aims to close health equity gaps

FierceHealthIT

Medicare drops end-stage renal disease payment rule that aims to close health equity gaps. hlandi. Sun, 10/31/2021 - 16:09.

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