Sat.Nov 06, 2021 - Fri.Nov 12, 2021

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“The Front Line Is Shrinking:” Nurses Re-Imagine Nursing at the #NurseHack4Health Hackathon

Health Populi

While nurses were in short supply before 2020, the coronavirus pandemic and stress on front-line health care workers exacerbated the shortage of nursing staff globally. This urgent call-to-action became the rallying cry and objective for this weekend’s #NurseHack4Health, “The Front Line Is Shrinking,” with the goal of building a sustainable workforce of the future.

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Viome Life Sciences raises $54M for expanded clinical trials

Mobi Health News

The clinical trial results will be used to expand Viome’s mRNA platform, which in May received FDA breakthrough device designation for identifying early signs of oral and throat cancers.

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Rapid telehealth rollout was beneficial for nursing homes, but had downsides too

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

As the COVID-19 pandemic triggered a massive uptick in telehealth use around the country, hard-hit nursing homes also turned to the tool to try and keep patients safe. A University of Missouri study published this past week found that the turn to virtual care reduced stress for residents and helped increase access to services. At the same time, however, relying on telemedicine had drawbacks, especially from a social perspective.

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Common Technology Used In a Personal Injury Case

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. A lawyer is always helpful to have on your side after a car accident. They use their experience and skills to fight for your right to adequate compensation. However, in today’s modern age, they’re also […]. The article Common Technology Used In a Personal Injury Case appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, 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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The Cost to Cover Health Insurance for a Family in America Is $22,221

Health Populi

Even with growing inflation in the U.S. and post-pandemic job growth in 2021, the cost of health insurance premiums rose faster than either the price of goods or wages. That family health plan premium reached $22,221, an increase of 22% since 2016, we learn in the annual report from Kaiser Family Foundation, 2021 Employer Health Benefits Survey. This report is our go-to encyclopedia of statistics on health insurance year-after-year, surveying companies’ annual health insurance strategies f

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Nurse unions slam Kaiser's advanced care at home strategy

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

National Nurses United and the California Nurses Association released a joint statement this past week criticizing Kaiser Permanente's aims to expand advanced hospital services into patients' homes. The unions accused the health system of trying to maximize profits and endangering patients, along with undermining the role of registered nurses in providing care.

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The Complicated Relationship Between Healthcare Technology and Sustainability

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Adrian Johansen, freelance writer; @AdrianJohanse18. Healthcare technology is transforming what care looks like. In the course of developing new health solutions, however, sustainability often gets pushed to the sidelines. Technologies of the future will determine our […].

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Effective Health Spending Is An Investment, Not a Cost: the Bottom-Line from OECD Health at a Glance 2021

Health Populi

“The pandemic has shown that effective health spending is an investment, not a cost to be contained: stronger, more resilient health systems protect both populations and economies,” the OECD states in the first paragraph of the organization’s perennially-updated report, Health at a Glance 2021. This version of the global report incorporates public health data from the “OECD35,” 35 nations from “A” to “U” (Australia to United States) quantifyi

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BioNTech acquires EIT Health startup in fight against bacterial infections

Mobi Health News

The European Institute for Innovation and Technology (EIT) Health has announced the acquisition of one of its supported startups PhagoMed GmbH, by BioNTech SE, in a bid to find new and alternative solutions to antibiotics that are losing effectiveness.

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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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RPM brings patients' blood pressure under control at Kentucky Cardiology

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Kentucky Cardiology in Lexington was finding it difficult to monitor the blood pressure of patients at home and feel comfortable it was getting accurate numbers. Staff would ask a patient if they had a way to take their blood pressure at home, and they would say yes. Staff then would provide the patient a blood pressure log (a paper form) and request they take their blood pressure two times a day.

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Dispelling 3 of the Most Persistent Myths About Modern Hearing Aids

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Pauline Dinnauer If nothing else, the past year-and-a-half has been a demonstration of the harm of misinformation. It can cause someone to make a choice they might otherwise reconsider. It can be the reason […]. The article Dispelling 3 of the Most Persistent Myths About Modern Hearing Aids appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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10 rural states launch lawsuit against CMS' COVID-19 vaccine mandate for healthcare workers

FierceHealthIT

10 rural states launch lawsuit against CMS' COVID-19 vaccine mandate for healthcare workers. dmuoio. Thu, 11/11/2021 - 12:57.

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Korean startup introduces AI sleep disorder diagnostic tool

Mobi Health News

HoneyNaps claims its software provides more accurate readings than conventional auto-scoring.

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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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Big Focus on Small Data = Big Impact for HIEs Like Healthix

Healthcare IT Today

Health Information Exchanges (HIEs) are improving the quality of their data to further increase their value. Higher quality data means they can help healthcare organizations understand their region more clearly, allowing them to allocate their resources in the areas that need it. Key to achieving this is translating the data from the various standards used […].

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Three Key Lessons For Digital Healthcare From The Consumer and Service Industries 

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Alison Budor, consultant, Freed Associates. No one can deny the pandemic’s impact on the healthcare industry. While the pandemic has obviously strained healthcare capacity and workers, it has also helped evolve care delivery through […]. The article Three Key Lessons For Digital Healthcare From The Consumer and Service Industries appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Part B premiums set to rise in 2022 as Medicare braces for potential high-cost therapies like Aduhelm

FierceHealthIT

Part B premiums set to rise in 2022 as Medicare braces for potential high-cost therapies like Aduhelm. pminemyer. Fri, 11/12/2021 - 18:06.

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NVIDIA launches new computational infrastructure for medical devices, robotics

Mobi Health News

Third-party developers can use the platform to build their own products or update instruments.

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Real-Life Examples of HIPAA Violations and How to Avoid Them

Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer

Download our 30-minute webinar where we delve into real-life examples of HIPAA violations and preventative measures every organization should know! You will learn: The critical factors that lead to HIPAA violations and how to identify them. Three compelling real-life cases of organizations that faced severe HIPAA penalties. Proven strategies to safeguard YOUR organization against HIPAA violations.

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Highly Sensitive Motion Sensors from Xandar Kardian Anticipate Critical Health Incidents

Healthcare IT Today

Timely prediction is key to saving both lives and money in the health care system. I recently talked to Sam Yang, managing director and cofounder of Xandar Kardian, about their motion sensor called XK300 that can tip off clinicians to oncoming emergencies in patients suffering from COVID-19, heart failure, COPD, pneumonia, asthma, and more. The […].

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What Health IT In the Cloud Means To Providers

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By John Kelly, chief technology officer, PatientKeeper, Inc. If there’s a topic in healthcare IT that has absorbed more ink over the past decade than “interoperability,” I can’t imagine what it would be. (Well, going […]. The article What Health IT In the Cloud Means To Providers appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Industry Voices—Why primary care is the future of sustainable healthcare in the U.S.

FierceHealthIT

Industry Voices—Why primary care is the future of sustainable healthcare in the U.S. hlandi. Sat, 11/06/2021 - 21:45.

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Flywheel wraps up $27.5M Series C and more digital health fundings

Mobi Health News

Also: Remote patient monitoring platform HealthSnap brings in $5 million, and behavioral health-focused Videra Health raises a $3 million seed round.

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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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Taking Advantage of Next-Gen Regulations at the Point of Care

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Gary Meyer, Assistant Vice President at Cognizant. As they say in the Marvel cinematic universe, what if… What if providers had a current, comprehensive view of their patients’ clinical and administrative health history available at the point of care? What if prior authorization were automated between provider and […].

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Have a Handle on ACA Compliance? Let ACA Vitals Decide

ACA Times

ACA reporting is heading into its seventh year, yet, many organizations still face significant obstacles to meeting the requirements of the ACA’s Employer Mandate. Under the ACA’s Employer Mandate , employers with 50 or more full-time employees and full-time equivalent employees are Applicable Large Employers (ALEs) and must: Offer Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) to at least 95% of their full-time employees (and their dependents) whereby such coverage meets Minimum Value (MV); and .

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How this telehealth startup aims to address mental illness with ketamine therapy

FierceHealthIT

How this telehealth startup aims to address mental illness with ketamine therapy. agliadkovskaya. Mon, 11/08/2021 - 13:17.

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Teladoc partners to offer virtual-first health plan

Mobi Health News

The plan, built with Trustmark Health Benefits, is centered on Teladoc’s primary care offering, recently made available to payers.

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How 3 Urgent Cares Tackled Key Metrics For Accelerated Growth

Considering the growth of your clinic? It’s difficult to advance any business today without using technology — but what will truly enhance your daily operations? How successful are other urgent care centers with these solutions? This article offers a glimpse into real-world technology experiences from urgent care centers like yours. Discover how various solutions can boost your growth potential and see firsthand how effective they are.

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Medical Practice Perspectives from Dr. Halee Fischer-Wright at #MPE21

Healthcare IT Today

At the recent Medical Practice Excellence Leaders conference in San Diego hosted by MGMA, I had a chance to sit down and talk with Dr. Halee Fischer-Wright, President and CEO of MGMA. We’ve been lucky to talk to Dr. Fischer-Wright a number of times over the years and she always offers great insights into what’s […].

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CMS Finalizes New Remote Therapeutic Monitoring Codes

Health Recovery Solutions

On November 2, 2021, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) approved the 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule (MPFS). The MPFS provides information on the new Remote Therapeutic Codes (RTM). This is a major victory for the RPM and RTM Home Health Community. This approval will expand the clinicians able to bill for RTM services.

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Report ranks 10 most cost-efficient hospitals in the U.S., identifies $8B in potential Medicare savings

FierceHealthIT

Report ranks 10 most cost-efficient hospitals in the U.S., identifies $8B in potential Medicare savings. agliadkovskaya. Mon, 11/08/2021 - 18:03.

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