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The Most Influential Person in Healthcare Might Soon Be the Care Manager, Not the Doctor

Healthcare IT Today

Everyone knows that the doctor has been the center of healthcare in at least our lifetimes and likely longer. It makes sense that the doctor is the center of healthcare since they’re highly trained to provide the most effective care to a patient. For our healthcare needs, we’d all love to be like the President […].

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How To Create A Digital Front Door In Healthcare

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Dessiree Paoli, senior solution manager, Interlace Health. Even before the pandemic, rural hospitals were closing at record rates. According to a report by the Chartis Center for Rural Health, 19 hospitals in rural America […]. The article How To Create A Digital Front Door In Healthcare appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Telehealth usage spikes in 2020, most popular among educated and high earners

Mobi Health News

The Rock Health consumer adoption report reveals an uptick in in telehealth and wearables usage. .

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The Digital Transformation of Patients – Update from Rock Health and Stanford

Health Populi

The coronavirus pandemic accelerated digital transformation of organizations, including health care providers. But another patient side-effect of COVID-19 has been the digital transformation of many patients , documented by data gathered by Rock Health and Stanford Center for Digital Health and analyzed in their latest report explaining how the public health crisis accelerated digital health “beyond its years,” noted in the title of the 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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Health systems, care delivery groups, Amazon launch hospital-at-home initiative

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A new advocacy group called Moving Health Home launched on Wednesday, bringing together some heavy hitters – major health systems, care delivery services and technology vendors – who say they want to effect a shift in thinking about treating patients at home, and want to adjust reimbursement models accordingly. WHY IT MATTERS. Founding members of this coalition include Amazon Care, Ascension, Dispatch Health, Elara Caring, Intermountain Healthcare, Home Instead, Landmark Health and S

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Germany approves new digital mental health app for prescription

Mobi Health News

Deprexis, an app used to help mental health, is the 11th app to be approved for medical prescription and reimbursement in Germany so far via DiGA, and MobiHealthNews learns more about the process from Julia Hagen, Health Innovation Hub.

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The Economics of the Pandemic Put Costs at the Top of Americans’ Health Reform Priorities

Health Populi

A major side-effect of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 was its impact on the national U.S. economy, jobs, and peoples’ household finances — in particular, medical spending. In 2021, patients-as-health-consumers seek lower health care and prescription drug costs coupled with higher quality care, discovered by the patient advocacy coalition, Consumers for Quality Care.

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Deep dive: Tracking the past 12 months of telehealth at Yale New Haven Health

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Yale New Haven Health in Connecticut is a five-hospital, seven-campus health system that includes a large physician practice, numerous ambulatory centers and a home care agency. It is affiliated with the Yale School of Medicine and its clinical faculty practice, Yale Medicine, which provides a depth and breadth of clinical expertise to support much of the health system's telemedicine programs and provides existing infrastructure that supports joint development of telehealth programs.

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3 Ways To Find Work-Life Balance As A Physician

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. As of 2018, there were nearly one million physicians in the United States alone. That number has undoubtedly grown, because the healthcare industry is in high demand. Being a physician is one of the most […]. The article 3 Ways To Find Work-Life Balance As A Physician appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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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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Dubai Health Authority works on enhancing smart health technology services

Mobi Health News

The authority said that it is currently collaborating with Enpy, a Dubai-based startup that specialises in medical artificial Intelligence (AI), to improve remote patient monitoring.

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2020 Was Our Year of COVID; 2021 Will Be Our Year of Vaccines and Excess Deaths in America

Health Populi

With a third vaccine approved by the FDA for licking COVID-19, brought to market by Johnson & Johnson, the U.S. can expect an uptick in vaccinations among fellow health citizens. That’s such welcome news and a positive outlook for a healthier 2021. But there’s another angle on 2021 for which health care providers and health citizens alike should prepare: that is the excess deaths that will happen due to patients postponing needed health care, diagnostic tests, and preventive services that st

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HIMSSCast: Using data to work toward telehealth equity

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

We know that telehealth can be a tremendous opportunity to expand healthcare access for people who might face barriers to medical services. But it also may be replicating the digital divide. In a recent study, researchers examined data from nearly 150,000 unique patients who scheduled telemedicine visits from March 16 to May 11, 2020. They investigated who completed those visits, and how.

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Here’s Why Clinical Trials Are More Important Than You Might Think

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. At some point in their lives, most people will face the daunting task of having to choose between medical options. It’s during these instances when the importance of clinical trials is heavily emphasized. Each and […]. The article Here’s Why Clinical Trials Are More Important Than You Might Think 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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Roche inks deal with Diabeloop to integrate automated insulin delivery

Mobi Health News

As part of the partnership Roche's Accu-Chek insulin pump can integrate with Diabeloop monitoring system. .

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The Economics of the Pandemic Put Costs at the Top of Americans’ Health Reform Priorities

Health Populi

A major side-effect of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 was its impact on the national U.S. economy, jobs, and peoples’ household finances — in particular, medical spending. In 2021, patients-as-health-consumers seek lower health care and prescription drug costs coupled with higher quality care, discovered by the patient advocacy coalition, Consumers for Quality Care.

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In telehealth hearing, House committee weighs access against cost

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Members of the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce convened Tuesday to discuss the future of virtual care. Policymakers and stakeholders emphasized the importance of balancing access to care with addressing concerns around fraud and overutilization. "Modernizing telehealth policy to meet the moment" is one of lawmakers' most important responsibilities, said Rep.

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Your Patients Cannot Afford Inefficient Payment Options

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Mike Peluso, chief technology officer, Rectangle Health. As the impact of COVID-19 continues to unfold, it is becoming abundantly clear we can no longer separate physical and fiscal care – patients cannot afford it. […]. The article Your Patients Cannot Afford Inefficient Payment Options 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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Gatorade's Gx Sweat Patch delivers hydration, fitness guidance to athletes' phones

Mobi Health News

The disposable adhesive patches measure biomarkers like sweat and sodium loss, which are combined with external fitness and nutrition data to generate personalized workout and recovery recommendations.

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The Most Relevant Companies in Health Care – Learning From the W2O Group

Health Populi

Five years ago, in 2016, the W2O Group said that, “Relevance is reputation.” That year the firm began to study the relevance of, well, relevance for organizations especially operating in the health/care ecosystem. 2020 changed everything, the W2O team asserts, now issuing its latest look into the issue through the Relevance Quotient. Relevance is built on recognizing, meeting and exceeding stakeholder expectations of organizations.

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HHS watchdog reiterates importance of preventing telemedicine fraud

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Inspector General recognized telehealth's potential while cautioning that steps must be taken to ensure virtual care will not be compromised by fraud. OIG Principal Deputy Inspector General Christi A. Grimm wrote in a statement on Friday that the quick pivot to telemedicine amidst the COVID-19 pandemic makes oversight, transparency, accountability and program integrity all the more important.

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House health leader calls for permanent Medicare telehealth expansions

FierceHealthIT

House health leader calls for permanent Medicare telehealth expansions. hlandi. Tue, 03/02/2021 - 18:11.

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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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Contributed: Blank check-up uncovers a digital health SPAC attack

Mobi Health News

Investment firm Kuwait Life Sciences Company's Dr. Mussaad M. Al-Razouki gives a breakdown of recently filed or finalized digital health SPACs, as well as a list of unicorns ripe for a potential merger.

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CIO Podcast – Episode 1: Ed Marx on CIO Success and Failure

Healthcare IT Today

We’re excited to announce a new CIO podcast hosted by Healthcare IT Today. On this podcast we plan to bring the most practical healthcare CIO insights and perspectives. We know how challenging the job of healthcare CIO can be and we hope this podcast will help make things a little bit easier. Pull up your […].

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Amazon Care's health provider signaling potential expansion, says STAT

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Care Medical, which provides medical services for the app-based Amazon Care, appears to be preparing to expand throughout the country, raising questions about the tech behemoth's future in the healthcare space. Currently, Amazon Care connects Washington state Amazon employees with Care Medical providers via an app for basic health issues like coughs or fevers.

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Alphabet's Verily joins Highmark, Google Cloud project Living Health

FierceHealthIT

Alphabet's Verily joins Highmark, Google Cloud project Living Health. pminemyer. Tue, 03/02/2021 - 15:40.

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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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Apple, University of Michigan share first results from Apple Hearing Study

Mobi Health News

One in four participants has a noise exposure over WHO's daily limit and many have undiagnosed hearing loss.

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A Look At DirectTrust’s Work in Healthcare Interoperability

Healthcare IT Today

After hearing about DirectTrust passing the 2 billion message mark, we thought it would be valuable for readers to learn more about DirectTrust and the healthcare interoperability work their non-profit is doing. Plus, they have their DirectTrust Summit coming up on June 9-10, 2021 which might be of interest to many of our readers as […].

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Expansion of remote tech can help safeguard care for people with disabilities

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A report released this past week from the ANCOR Foundation and United Cerebral Palsy found that telehealth can play an integral role in transforming the healthcare system to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their caregivers. "Throughout the pandemic, we’ve been hearing stories from throughout our community of more than 1,600 community-based disability service providers that the flexibility to leverage telehealth and to deliver supports remotely have