KevinMD
JULY 10, 2018
A few months ago, I was on call and admitted a 65-year-old man to the intensive care unit for a flare of his chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Although he had only gotten to the point of being unable to speak full sentences between gasps for breath for only a few days, his story started two months earlier when he had gradually started retaining water and getting more short of.
Mobi Health News
JULY 10, 2018
A team of researchers from Tufts University, Harvard Medical School, and Purdue University, have presented academia’s latest take on the smart bandage. Recently described in the journal Small, the novel wound dressing is flexible, monitors the wearer’s wound in real time, and can administer a drug either on demand or in accordance to individual treatment protocols.
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Clocktree
JULY 9, 2018
The number of telehealth users will hit seven million sometime this year. With advancements in telecommunication technology and rising interest among millennials (who place a high value on convenience), that number is expected to grow in the coming years. Still, many people associate telehealth’s uses with mild illnesses like a cold or sore throat. Expect that perception to change soon.
Morning eHealth
JULY 13, 2018
VA names Morris officially to head EHR modernization — Banks to lead House Vets’ new Cerner subcommittee
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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.
FierceHealthIT
JULY 9, 2018
Cerner will become a minority owner in Lumeris' parent company as part of a 10-year strategic partnership focused on value-based care payment arrangements, particularly in the Medicare Advantage space. The two companies plan to release a new joint offering, Maestro Advantage, this year.
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Electronic Health Reporter
JULY 13, 2018
This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. The world is a big place. However, since the introduction of the internet, the world just seems to get progressively smaller because of our ability to communicate with people who are leagues away. We are able to share information to a vast audience without any delay. And with the budding concept of “the internet of […].
Aging in Place Technology Watch
JULY 11, 2018
What newcomers have entered the market? Besides ‘longevity market new media’ like Stria (former Next Avenue) that provided a splash of cold water for startups and investors in the older adult space. Although there is little evidence that any investors are bullish about the general older adult market – despite AARP documentation and various books to the contrary, innovators continue to create new offerings to help older adults live better lives.
FierceHealthIT
JULY 12, 2018
CMS issued a proposed rule yesterday that makes what officials called “historic changes” to the Medicare program, including changes to E&M documentation requirements, new telehealth reimbursement opportunities and changes to the MIPS program.
Mobi Health News
JULY 12, 2018
This morning, Doctolib announced that it acquired fellow online medical appointment booking and management company MonDocteur.
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Electronic Health Reporter
JULY 12, 2018
This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. By Darya Danikovich, IT journalist, Softvelopers. As the healthcare industry is strongly focused on efficient workflow, mobile apps are what can help doctors and patients interact on the go. According to a survey, 90 percent of medical institutions already use or plan to use mobile apps for patient treatment and/or internal management.
Morning eHealth
JULY 9, 2018
CHIME urges 'ethical' approach to innovation in medicine
FierceHealthIT
JULY 12, 2018
A new analysis from Avalere shows Medicare Advantage patients have fewer inpatient stays, ER visits and avoidable hospitalizations than fee-for-service beneficiaries, despite higher rates of social and economic risk factors.
Mobi Health News
JULY 12, 2018
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released its new proposed Physician Fee Schedule and Qualified Payment Program updates for 2019, and the announcement includes some big strides forward in promoting digital health technology, including widened telemedicine coverage, an overhaul of documentation requirements, and a new focus on interoperability.
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
Electronic Health Reporter
JULY 10, 2018
This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. By David Dallago, former chairman, McKinley County Commission. McKinley County, New Mexico, is the namesake of the assassinated 25 U.S. President William McKinley. Many locals, particularly those Native Americans of Navajo decent living on reservations, have also been the victim of assassination, but in character in addition to physical attacks.
Lloyd Price
JULY 11, 2018
Empower patients to manage their own appointments, read their letters and provide pre & post visit information. It seems incredible, but today, the vast majority of NHS trusts still post paper letters to their patients. In fact, the average UK hospital sends over 1M paper letters to patients each year. Patients are informed of their appointments in a letter and have to call the hospital to make appointment changes.
FierceHealthIT
JULY 11, 2018
Many doctors have to deal with a source of sexual harassment beyond co-workers—their patients, according to a new survey.
Mobi Health News
JULY 11, 2018
Kibbutz Shefayim, Israel-based deep learning startup Zebra Medical Vision announced that it has received FDA 510(k) clearance for an algorithm that helps physicians quantify a patient’s coronary artery calcification. From a ECG-gated computed tomography (CT) scan, the Coronary Calcium Scoring algorithm automatically calculates a calcification rating equivalent to those derived using the Agatston Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring method.
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Electronic Health Reporter
JULY 9, 2018
This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. By Brooke Faulkner, a writer in the Pacific Northwest; @faulknercreek. Healthcare is in a constant state of updating. From new technologies to the latest scientific research, nothing stays the same for long. If it does, there’s almost certainly someone, somewhere, attempting to find a better way.
FierceHealthIT
JULY 8, 2018
Over the weekend, CMS announced it was freezing billions in risk adjustment payments to insurers on the ACA marketplace, citing a New Mexico court ruling from March. AHIP said the decision would create more market uncertainty and increase premiums.
Mobi Health News
JULY 10, 2018
Wearable activity monitors could be useful in assessing the health of cancer patients and making predictions about mortality and adverse events, according to a study published last week in Nature's Digital Medicine partner journal.
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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.
Aging in Place Technology Watch
JULY 9, 2018
The business model of the Internet is crushing us. Rant on. We could start with Twitter, which is deleting millions of bots, trolls, and other fake accounts (often with automated software generating hundreds of tweets per day). This is raising concerns over the company's growth and true number of monthly users. But not raising concern about the business and social value of Twitter.
Morning eHealth
JULY 11, 2018
DNA testing holding up family reunification — Chelsea Clinton joins startup board
FierceHealthIT
JULY 13, 2018
The Department of Health and Human Services did not comply with federal regulations when it came to former HHS Secretary Tom Price's government-related travel, according to an audit released on Friday. Here are the details.
Mobi Health News
JULY 9, 2018
Researchers from the University of Waterloo have described a proof-of-concept system that uses Google’s Soli — an experimental, radar-based gesture tracker co-developed with Infineon — to track concentrations of glucoses within a solution. With further investigation and adjustment, this prototype technology could potentially be implemented for diabetes patients as a novel noninvasive approach to managing blood glucose levels.
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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.
New Age Healthcare
JULY 9, 2018
N umerous benefits for patients and care providers have led to a growing demand for minimally-invasive techniques and therapies. Such procedures not only reduces patient trauma but also shortens recovery times. Effective imaging, measurement and navigation technologies are therefore key to guiding minimally-invasive procedures. Philips Healthcare , a global leader in health technology, recently launched Azurion, its new-generation image-guided therapy platform (IGT).
Lloyd Price
JULY 13, 2018
New Zealand scientists have performed the first-ever 3-D, colour X-ray on a human, using a technique that promises to improve the field of medical diagnostics, said Europe's CERN physics lab which contributed imaging technology. The new device, based on the traditional black-and-white X-ray, incorporates particle-tracking technology developed for CERN's Large Hadron Collider, which in 2012 discovered the elusive Higgs Boson particle. "This colour X-ray imaging technique could produce clearer
FierceHealthIT
JULY 12, 2018
Lots of factors are at play when it comes to high healthcare costs. But doctors are sure of one thing: They aren’t to blame.
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