Sat.Sep 01, 2018 - Fri.Sep 07, 2018

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Study: Majority of mental health patients would consider giving clinicians access to phone behaviors, locations

Mobi Health News

A small study published in JMIR Mental Health found that 84 percent of surveyed patients living with mental illness were willing to use apps that would collect and share biomarkers.

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Going Digital for Health Is a New-Normal for Consumers

Health Populi

Using digital health tech is a new normal for U.S. consumers, including Seniors, found in the 2018 digital health consumer survey from Deloitte. The title of the report, “Consumers are on board with virtual health options,” summarizes the bullish outlook for telehealth. That’s the consumer-demand side of the equation. But the tagline begs the supply side question: “Can the health care system deliver?

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Survey: Physician IT Leaders Say Improvements to Medication Management Make Patients Safer

Electronic Health Reporter

This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Nearly 100 percent of chief medical information officers (CMIOs) in U.S. hospitals believe medication management improvement initiatives are having a positive impact and that patient safety issues are less likely to occur today as compared to five years ago, according to a new survey from the Association of Medical Directors of Information Systems (AMDIS).

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The technology category that cannot be spoken aloud – serving older adults

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Investors continue to salivate over health tech. Rant on. So the first half of 2018 saw $3.4 billion in Digital Health ( which means whatever you want it to mean.) And even when investments or company rollups are specifically about the Medicare population – frothy writeups cannot bring themselves to use clear wording. Optum acquires DaVita Medical Group and Humana acquires Kindred Healthcare.

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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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Report: Digital diabetes market surging, will hit $742M by 2022

Mobi Health News

The market comprised $98 million in revenue during 2017, and is beginning to move away from stand-alone devices or apps.

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How Can We Prepare Ourselves For Healthcare IoT?

Electronic Health Reporter

This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. By Tim Mullahy, executive vice president, Liberty Center One. Remote monitoring. Smart sensors. Better communication and overall patient care. The internet of things has some incredible applications for the health industry — assuming we can overcome the security challenges it brings with it.

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Humana’s CEO says voice recognition will be a focus area for Studio H

FierceHealthIT

Humana's “Studio H” will focus on a mix of old and new, including technology to manage provider workflows, telehealth and bringing voice recognition tools to members in their homes.

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Mobile app launches to better connect cancer patients to appropriate care, clinical trials

Mobi Health News

US and China-based Driver boasts a network of more than 30 cancer treatment centers, and also offers a separate post-care management service.

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The Top Pain Point in the Healthcare Consumer Experience is Money

Health Populi

Beyond the physical and emotional pain that people experience when they become a patient, in the U.S. that person becomes a consumer bearing expenses and financial pain, as well. 98% of Americans rank paying their medical bills is an important pain point in their patient journey, according to Embracing consumerism: Driving customer engagement in the healthcare financial journey , from Experian Health.

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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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Top 10 Mobile Apps Used In Healthcare

Electronic Health Reporter

This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. By Kenneth Evans, content marketing specialist, Top App Development Companies. Mobile technology is amazing. With the available technologies, anyone can see a doctor using smartphones. The impact of app developers and mobile app developers is increasing in healthcare. They make this possible by developing and releasing telemedicine and telehealth apps.

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CPT codes updated to allow doctors to bill for new telehealth technologies

FierceHealthIT

Technology is changing the way doctors and patients interact, and the latest Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes have been updated to keep pace. The American Medical Association on Wednesday released the 2019 CPT code set.

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Military looks to drones, augmented reality to deliver expert care in war zones

Mobi Health News

Researchers at Purdue University have developed a new system that lets young doctors in the field get support from experinced physicians via drones and AR glasses.

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Four technology (health and aging) blog posts from August 2018

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Vacations and out of office messages – it must have been August. Some have said that there is no point in attempting a business meeting, even online, for August. Perhaps you were one of the 5 million visitors to Cape Cod, roaming the hillside vineyards in California or attending an antique car auction on the coast of Maine. Having managed to pull off two of those three in the same month, it’s not that crazy.

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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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Industry Trends Demand New Approaches To Healthcare Facilities and Real Estate

Electronic Health Reporter

This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. By Richard Taylor, executive managing director, JLL Healthcare Solutions. Healthcare delivery is being transformed as we speak, from technological breakthroughs and regulatory change to changing patient demographics and consumer expectations. As the healthcare landscape evolves, forward-looking healthcare providers are seeing their real estate in a new light.

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FDA launches medical device plan

Morning eHealth

ONC’s fall agenda outlined — Opioids holdup revealed (and more from Congress)

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Focus on innovation: 3 charts explain where healthcare is headed

Mobi Health News

New HIMSS Media research spotlights what innovations are needed most, top areas hospitals are prioritizing and sticking points to avoid.

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FDA flags lingering patient safety concerns over feeding tubes

FierceHealthIT

The FDA on Friday issued new guidance to hospital purchasing departments and healthcare providers warning them to use enteral devices with connectors to avoid misconnections—a known risk for patient injury. Since 2011, the FDA has received reports of two deaths, 24 serious injuries and 32 device malfunctions related to enteral misconnections.

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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 Startup: Ivenix

Electronic Health Reporter

This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Ivenix, Inc., a medical technology company with a vision to eliminate infusion-related patient harm, was founded in 2012 to develop innovative solutions that transform infusion delivery. Designed from the ground up to streamline medication delivery and bring legacy technology into the digital age, the Ivenix Infusion System includes a large-volume infusion pump supported by a […].

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#FHIR and the Gartner Hype Cycle

Health Intersections

On a forum for FHIR Foundation members, I raised the subject of where FHIR is on the Gartner Hype Cycle (see Gartner write up , or Wikipedia ). FHIR Foundation member Wes Rishel ( @wrishel ), who’s a FHIR user, and also was a Gartner Analyst before he retired, graciously made this contribution that I could post here. From 2000-2014 I was the person positioning health IT standards on Gartner’s Hype Cycle.

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Peerfit claims another $8 million for its digital fitness benefits platform

Mobi Health News

The funding round is led by Ark Applications and PAR, and joined by Boston Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck.

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Report: Healthcare is holding itself back from a robust app store despite growing demand

FierceHealthIT

Healthcare stakeholders, including patients, want better health apps. But industry stalwarts that could create those apps don't have the financial incentives to do so, a new report says.

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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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Lead article in influential journal proposes weaving participatory medicine into clinician education

Society for Participatory Medicine

The Society for Participatory Medicine advocates for transforming the culture of care, so we watch for signs that the culture is changing. A newly released peer-reviewed article hints at progress: formally introducing patient perspectives into not just the practice of medicine but into the framework of competencies by which new physicians are measured and certified.

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Is California a bellwether on privacy?

Morning eHealth

Report: Cerner and UnitedHealth pass up Athena — Senate to vote on opioid package

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UK hospital uses VR to prepare future parents for childbirth

Mobi Health News

New VR headsets at Hull Women and Children's Hospital are set to help parents-to-be prepare for the birth of their children.

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California's maternal deaths nearly halved even as the U.S. rate went up. Here's what they did

FierceHealthIT

A study published in Health Affairs on Tuesday shows that California was able to cut its maternal death rate in half even as the U.S. national maternal death rate doubled. Here are some of the actions they took that may have contributed.

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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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Webinars on MHD and mXDE available from IHE

Healthcare Exchange Standards

I presented these same slides at the FHIR DevDays. The overall goal is 15 Minute presentations that build first explaining general Document Sharing (XDS, XCA, etc), then Mobile access to Health Documents (MHD), and finally the Mobile Cross-Enterprise Document Data Element Extraction (mXDE) which orchestrates Query Element Data for Mobile (QEDm). The slide deck is also available to View and download.

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Opioids bill still held up in Senate

Morning eHealth

Theranos to dissolve — The new senator from Arizona

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Pediatric vision test GoCheck Kids launches for iPhone

Mobi Health News

The FDA-cleared, HIPAA-compliant app looks to offer pediatricians a lower-cost alternative to purpose-built screening devices.

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