KevinMD
NOVEMBER 26, 2020
Artificial intelligence (AI) has proven of value in the COVID-19 pandemic and shows promise for mitigating future health care crises. During the pandemic’s first wave in New York, for example, Mount Sinai Health System used an algorithm to help identify patients ready for discharge. Such systems can help overburdened hospitals manage personnel and the flow […].
Mobi Health News
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
Mark Treshock, blockchain solutions leader for healthcare and life sciences at IBM discusses how the technology can be used to validate vaccine supply chain and personal records.
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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic has continued to push patients away from in-person care, many health systems have ramped up their remote patient monitoring ecosystems. But with that increase in endpoints comes an increase in security risks. "From a security perspective, we always model a personal home network as a hostile network," said Stephanie Domas, executive vice president of the MedSec cybersecurity service.
Healthcare IT Today
NOVEMBER 27, 2020
Not long ago, I found out that I needed access to a specialized program to address a long-standing medical condition. As it happens, the medical support I need is in short supply in my area, so I thought it would take a while to access the right package of services. At first, my prediction seemed […].
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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.
KevinMD
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
As we’ve listened to providers describe their reactions to this pandemic, telehealth continues to be a pervasive theme at the foundation of their response. They refer to this as a “watershed” event that will permanently change healthcare delivery. In that context, many expressed concern that the current relaxation of regulations, and as importantly, the parity […].
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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
Much has been made of telehealth's potential to bridge the accessibility gap for those who may be otherwise underserved by the healthcare systems. But, experts said in a new paper published in the Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association this past week, telehealth may also exacerbate inequities faced by the disability community. "There remains a pressing need to explicitly consider how changes in the prevalence and ubiquity of telehealth impact people with disabilities,&q
FierceHealthIT
NOVEMBER 21, 2020
Industry Voices—How cloud, AI and machine learning are transforming healthcare through COVID-19 and beyond. hlandi. Sat, 11/21/2020 - 17:35.
Aging in Place Technology Watch
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
A year that saw little travel but it was a good time to write. Most would agree that this year was not what we expected. Instead of continuing with business and event travel into March, HIMSS was canceled at the last minute and converted to a virtual event. And so it went, for Argentum events many other summits. And so it remains a virtual world.
Mobi Health News
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
Research shows the rate of lockdown loneliness and its impact on mental health is as high as 27% in the UK.
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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on Wednesday took several new steps to help U.S. hospitals manage the crush of new patients as the COVID-19 crisis worsens. Among them are new allowances for telehealth and remote monitoring, for what CMS is calling the Acute Hospital Care at Home program. Additionally, the agency is expanding its Hospitals Without Walls initiative, with even more regulatory flexibility for ambulatory surgery centers to provide care as a "relief valve" t
FierceHealthIT
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
Digital health funding expected to drop in Q4 after record-breaking Q3: report. hlandi. Wed, 11/25/2020 - 10:20.
Healthcare IT Today
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
The following is a guest article by Ben Winfield from Atos. We had long been warned about the global impacts a contagious virus could bring, yet when it came, we still seemed unprepared. With stark warnings also being proclaimed regarding climate change, we must listen and take action to combat the devastating impacts it could […].
Mobi Health News
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
With these funds, Well Health has now raised $75 million since its founding in 2015.
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
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
The American Telemedicine Association this week issued a statement in response to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' final rules regarding the Physician Self-Referral Law (also known as the Stark Law) and the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute. According to HHS, the rules will allow healthcare providers to participate in value-based arrangements with more flexibility and will ease compliance burdens.
FierceHealthIT
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
KFF: More than 100K died in nursing homes, long-term care facilities from COVID-19. rking. Wed, 11/25/2020 - 11:17.
Clocktree
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
A recent survey of 2,767 dentists in 20 states found that 34% of providers are currently using some form of telehealth to treat patients or plan to in the near future. The study, conducted by DentaQuest Partnership for Oral Health Advancement, also found that: 75% of providers who use telehealth services expect their telehealth volume to increase or stay the same during the next 12 months Public health providers are more likely (44%) to use telehealth than all other practice types (21%).
Mobi Health News
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
The tool was designed to help patients and caregivers manage the condition and treatment.
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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
A bill introduced by U.S. Rep. Ted Yoho, R-Fla., would imperil funding for states that do not join the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact within three years. The compact, which currently includes 29 states, as well as Washington, D.C. and Guam, was formally introduced in the fall of 2014 in recognition of the fact that physicians will increasingly practice in different states via telehealth.
FierceHealthIT
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
UpHealth, Cloudbreak merge with blank check company in $1.35B deal. hlandi. Tue, 11/24/2020 - 13:46.
Healthcare IT Today
NOVEMBER 26, 2020
For the last week I’ve been sharing gratitude on social media using the hashtag #GiveThanks. It’s been a really wonderful experience. Especially with everything that’s happening in the world with coronavirus. I know I’ve certainly been at points where it was easy to get down and to not recognize all of the things I have […].
Mobi Health News
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
The new algorithms will be able to detect for sinus rhythm with premature ventricular contractions, supraventricular ectopy and sinus rhythm with wide QRS.
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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.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
To see all of the feature stories in the Burnout in the Age of COVID-19 series, click here. In 2020, telemedicine truly, finally hit the mainstream in the United States. The COVID-19 pandemic essentially forced healthcare provider organizations, the government and payers to embrace telehealth as an essential way to enable physicians to see patients.
FierceHealthIT
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
CVS taps veteran retail exec to lead pharmacy segment. pminemyer. Mon, 11/23/2020 - 10:37.
Healthcare IT Today
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
In the movie Idiocracy, society devolved toward having two major corporations control most of it, Costco and Brawndo. Brawndo was an energy drink known as The Thirst Mutilator. Because it had electrolytes, everyone used it instead of water, which led to its dominance. In this dystopian future, water was thought of as only for toilets. […].
Mobi Health News
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
An Intro to Medicare - and how Digital Health companies can impact the nation’s biggest payer.
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.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
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FierceHealthIT
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
Ascension earnings bolstered by increased joint venture revenue, COVID-19 relief. treed. Tue, 11/24/2020 - 14:11.
Healthcare IT Today
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
“The role of leadership is to provide CLARITY versus certainty” – Dr. Rasu Shrestha Dr. Rasu Shrestha, Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Vice President at Atrium Health, spoke these powerful words at the recent EXPO.health Interactive Series event and immediately broke the webinar chat feature. Instead of delivering his keynote live, a recording of Dr. […].
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