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Leveraging the Value of Virtual Care Data

eVisit

The healthcare industry is a constantly shifting and evolving landscape featuring a multitude of today’s most innovative tools, technology and devices aimed at collecting longitudinal patient data. This valuable data combined with machine learning and AI has painted the horizon for new health trends and industry standards, like virtual care, moving forward.

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Telehealth use can reduce no-show rates

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

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Better than ever with a long way to go: The future of digital health reimbursement

Mobi Health News

In a preview of their HIMSS22 presentation, Robert Jarrin, managing partner at the Omega Concern, and Brian Scarpelli, senior global policy counsel at the Connected Health Initiative, explain the current digital health reimbursement landscape.

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The Trust Deficit Is Bad for Health: A Health/Care Lens on the 2022 Edelman Trust Barometer

Health Populi

“Health is the cornerstone to our core needs, thereby the cornerstone to trust.” So wrote Kirsty Graham , Global Leader of Sectors and Global Chair of Health at Edelman, in an essay explaining the 2022 Edelman Trust Barometer. If it’s January, it must be time for the World Economic Forum in Davos, the annual setting for Edelman’s launch of the company’s Trust Barometer.

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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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Cigna study: Virtual care can reduce unnecessary ER, urgent care visits by 19%

FierceHealthIT

Cigna study: Virtual care can reduce unnecessary ER, urgent care visits by 19%. pminemyer. Fri, 01/21/2022 - 14:24.

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What's next for AppliedVR after its FDA De Novo

Mobi Health News

Cofounder and CEO Matthew Stoudt discusses AppliedVR's De Novo clearance from November, what's next for the company and the biggest trends from 2021.

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Martin Luther King Day

Healthcare IT Today

In the US, we’re celebrating Martin Luther King Day and so we’re largely out of school and off work. My kids’ school district actually did a 5 day COVID pause and so we have a 5 day weekend to enjoy. We’re taking a bit of time off at Healthcare IT Today as well, but we’ll […].

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Study: Insurers spend nearly $130M a year on ivermectin prescriptions

FierceHealthIT

Study: Insurers spend nearly $130M a year on ivermectin prescriptions. pminemyer. Tue, 01/18/2022 - 16:23.

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HIMSSCast: Taking telehealth beyond the video chat

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The COVID-19 pandemic hit the gas pedal on the use of virtual care, particularly synchronous video chats. But virtual care's potential extends beyond one-on-one conversations – it can also leverage remote patient monitoring technology to take services out of the brick-and-mortar facility. Joining Healthcare IT News Senior Editor Kat Jercich to talk about telehealth's capabilities now and in the future is Dr.

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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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Babylon snaps up patient engagement platform DayToDay

Mobi Health News

This news comes less than a month after the company closed its acquisition of health kiosk company Higi.

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Beyond the Patient: Family-Centered Care and the Future of Health – #HITsm Chat Topic

Healthcare IT Today

We’re excited to share the topic and questions for this week’s #HITsm chat happening Friday, 1/21 at Noon ET (9 AM PT). This week’s chat will be hosted by Erica Olenski (@thegr8chalupa) on the topic “Beyond the Patient: Family-Centered Care and the Future of Health.” We are all prepared for outcomes-based care. Even if the technology […].

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IBM sells Watson Health assets to investment firm Francisco Partners

FierceHealthIT

IBM sells Watson Health assets to investment firm Francisco Partners. hlandi. Fri, 01/21/2022 - 09:44.

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Top health tech hazards for 2022: cyberattacks, supply chain shortfalls and more

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The nonprofit safety group ECRI Institute published the latest version of its annual health technology hazards report this week, pointing to cybersecurity attacks, supply chain shortfalls and damaged infusion pumps as three of the biggest dangers. The report authors note that many of the culprits are new to the list. "Several of these expand on the key theme from our 2021 list: the need to progress from just trying to cope during the pandemic to building stronger and more resilient processe

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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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Verana Health scores $150M and other digital health fundings

Mobi Health News

Also: German startup Wellster Healthtech brings its Series B raise to $60M, Faeth Therapeutics scoops up $20 million and Yuvo Health announces a $7.3 million seed round.

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The Health System’s Guide to Cerner in 2022

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Jenn Hamilton, MHA, RN, CPHIMS, VP of Clinical Informatics at ReMedi Health Solutions. Disclaimer: I love Cerner. Sure, there are other EHRs that offer value like E… never mind. I won’t mention the other players in this battle for EHR glory. This is about Cerner; the good, the […].

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Global digital health funding skyrockets to $57.2B with record cash for mental health, telehealth

FierceHealthIT

Global digital health funding skyrockets to $57.2B with record cash for mental health, telehealth. hlandi. Fri, 01/21/2022 - 11:17.

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Like banks, healthcare will become digital-first in 2022, Zoom healthcare lead says

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Digital transformation is the topic du jour in healthcare today. Everyone from the board and the C-suite to the health IT team to doctors and nurses are talking about how digital technologies can change the industry and bring about better care and better outcomes. Some forward-looking professionals are even talking about digital-first healthcare – meaning caregivers and patients will turn to the digital channel before any other option.

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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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Peloton slows production, reportedly facing decrease in demand

Mobi Health News

Peloton CEO John Foley said the company is considering downsizing.

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4 Random Questions – Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 79

Healthcare IT Today

For the 79th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re asking each other 4 random, surprise questions. That’s right. Colin created 4 surprise health IT questions for John and John created 4 random health IT questions for Colin. Neither knew what the other was going to ask before they asked it. Enjoy this totally unscripted […] For the 79th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re asking each other 4 random, surprise questions.

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Fierce JPM Week: Women are the 'power buyers' of healthcare. Here's how to serve them better

FierceHealthIT

Fierce JPM Week: Women are the 'power buyers' of healthcare. Here's how to serve them better. hlandi. Wed, 01/19/2022 - 13:54.

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The rapid proliferation and advancement of telehealth

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The previously unbreakable "Iron Triangle of Healthcare" where the constraints are healthcare systems' top priorities – Cost, Quality and Access – can now be broken with the advent of digital innovations that increase healthcare access and quality without increasing cost or even lowering cost. The most common telehealth solution involves primary care consultations that take place online (e.g., chat, video conferencing, etc.) via a portal or a mobile app.

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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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Swiss startup Scewo digitizes wheelchair technology

Mobi Health News

The new electric wheelchair technology is sensor-based and controlled by an app.

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ACA Penalties Are Increasing in 2022

ACA Times

The IRS penalty amounts for non-compliance of the ACA’s Employer Mandate are again increasing in 2022. . Below is a rundown of the new penalty amounts and how the IRS will assess them. . 4980H(a) Penalty. For the 2022 tax year, the 4980H(a) penalty amount is $229.17 a month or $2,750 annualized, per employee. The IRS issues the 4980H(a) penalty when: An employer doesn’t offer Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) to at least 95% of its full-time employees (and their dependents) for any mo

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Microsoft, Cleveland Clinic and Providence join coalition to innovate AI in healthcare

FierceHealthIT

Microsoft, Cleveland Clinic and Providence join coalition to innovate AI in healthcare. rtorrence. Tue, 01/18/2022 - 11:32.

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Like it, love it, gotta have it? A health economist on different attitudes toward telemedicine

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

As more data has emerged about telehealth after the initial spike in March 2020, many industry-watchers, providers and patients are seeking to dig into who's using virtual care – and who's eased off. But it's not just about the "who," notes Sanjula Jain, chief research officer at the market analytics company Trilliant Health.

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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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Kindbody launches at-home fertility tests

Mobi Health News

The male and female hormone tests are the first product in the company's Kind at Home consumer products division.

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5 Technologies The Healthcare Sector Needs To Invest In During 2022

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. As the healthcare sector evolves, it has become easier for patients to get real-time information to stay healthy. By leveraging machine learning algorithms and heavy data analytics, AI platforms can provide fast and accurate information […]. The article 5 Technologies The Healthcare Sector Needs To Invest In During 2022 appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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HRSA to distribute $103M to improve mental health of stressed healthcare workforce

FierceHealthIT

HRSA to distribute $103M to improve mental health of stressed healthcare workforce. rking. Thu, 01/20/2022 - 12:23.