American Well

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Approximately one in five adults in the United States has a mental illness, 1 but only 41% of those with a mental illness receive the necessary treatment. 2 The reasons why those suffering do not seek treatment vary, but often times it’s associated with things such as stigma and a lack of access to care. While mental health is important to discuss all year long, in conjunction with Mental Illness Awareness week, we wanted to bring special attention to those suffering and discuss how telehealth c

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Electronic Health Reporter

OCTOBER 10, 2019

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Jim LaRoe, CEO, Symphion, Inc. The trend in cybersecurity news is to focus on the latest buzz words like artificial intelligence, blockchain, ransomware, denials of service or HIPAA fines. Recent hacks are front page news. Trends also includes the increasing cybersecurity regulatory mandates such as state laws providing private consumer rights (class actions) against […].

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Telemedicine has been gaining a lot of steam in recent years. And it has become an increasingly important component of healthcare delivery. As a result, provider organization CIOs and other health IT leaders have had their hands full finding and implementing new telemedicine technologies to help their organizations best reach as many patients as possible in the most efficient manner as possible.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 9, 2019

The following is a guest article by Jessica Campbell, DNP, RN, Clinical Informaticist at LogicStream Health and Tiffany McCauley, MSN, RN, Clinical Executive at Elsevier. Clinical documentation is widely known to be a time-consuming task. Much of that documenting rests on the shoulders of nurses, who use health information technology to help juggle their many roles: […].

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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.

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Mobi Health News

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Catalia Health CEO and founder Dr. Cory Kidd discusses his company's approach in designing an AI-based care engagement platform.

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Electronic Health Reporter

OCTOBER 11, 2019

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Juan Pablo Segura, co-founder, Babyscripts. At first glance, the healthcare field seems to be a goldmine for digital innovation. An overextended workforce, outdated protocols, hundreds of wasted hours in administrative tasks, a patient population that is wide open to digital solutions, a multitude of inefficiencies and redundancies — the opportunities for digital overhaul in […].

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Clocktree

OCTOBER 7, 2019

The California Assembly passed a telehealth bill requiring healthcare plans to equally reimburse providers for services having the same effect remotely as in person. The bill, awaiting signature by California Governor Gavin Newsom, would expand telehealth access to all CA residents by requiring health insurance plans to reimburse providers for appointments that would have the same impact whether in person or via video.

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Mobi Health News

OCTOBER 7, 2019

The item could measure blood pressure, respiration rate and ECG signals.

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FierceHealthIT

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Growing research finds that social isolation has a negative impact on physical health and mortality. Startups Papa and Mon Ami are addressing loneliness among aging seniors by using technology to foster face-to-face connections.

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Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

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Electronic Health Reporter

OCTOBER 11, 2019

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Mobile devices are playing a hugely significant role in the digital transformation of the healthcare sector. They are being used to revolutionize many aspects of healthcare – from patient communications to professional training. This guide investigates some of the ways in which mobile health, or mHealth, technology is overhauling healthcare around the world in 2019. […].

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 11, 2019

UnitedHealthcare launched a new app this week that enables its millions of members to access on-demand virtual doctor visits on their smartphones, computers and other devices. WHY IT MATTERS. The app, which will over time replace the healthcare provider's Health4Me app, connects patients with doctors 24 hours a day for digital visits to diagnose non-emergency medical conditions like allergies, influenza, colds, pinkeye, fevers and rashes.

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Mobi Health News

OCTOBER 10, 2019

The deals include big names like Philips, long-time startup players like Mango Health and a dose of private equity.

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FierceHealthIT

OCTOBER 9, 2019

UnitedHealthcare has launched a new app for its members that will make it far easier for them to access virtual visits around the clock.

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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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Electronic Health Reporter

OCTOBER 7, 2019

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. The dental industry experiences new and exciting tech developments every year, and 2019 is seemingly no exception. The innovations are not only modernizing practices, but they are leading to improved oral care and smaller appointment times, which can each support the patient experience.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 9, 2019

The following is a guest article by Deborah Hsieh, Chief Policy & Strategy Officer at Ciox. Focus on interoperability for health data systems has increased recently given multiple proposed Department of Health and Human Service’s regulations addressing how health data is shared. Healthcare providers are a primary source of health data and should be aware […].

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Mobi Health News

OCTOBER 8, 2019

The technology includes one-time use sensors and can switch between blind and unblinded mode.

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FierceHealthIT

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Patients want the convenience of digital billing and payment options and are willing to ditch their healthcare providers if they lag in modern technology, according to a recent survey.

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Electronic Health Reporter

OCTOBER 10, 2019

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. AristaMD is now available in the Epic App Orchard marketplace. AristaMD being accepted into App Orchard marks another cutting-edge innovation built upon AristaMD’s history of proven integration scalability. Enabling PCP to specialist collaboration on care plans, AristaMD’s eConsult solution improves access to timely specialty care for patients who would have otherwise had to wait for […].

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Morning eHealth

OCTOBER 9, 2019

VA/Cerner update — New York privacy and genetics update

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Mobi Health News

OCTOBER 7, 2019

The independent investigation suggests that wirelessly observed therapies using Proteus' system could be considered equivalent to in-person medication adherence programs, but much better received by patients taking oral medications.

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FierceHealthIT

OCTOBER 10, 2019

There's an entirely new way of delivering healthcare: Virtual primary care. As we adopt this new model, it’s important to dispel what virtual primary care is and isn’t.

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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.

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Electronic Health Reporter

OCTOBER 9, 2019

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Born from a federal grant awarded to the University of Utah in the 1970s, “locum tenens” provided staffing services to health clinics and facilities in rural, under-served geographies in the Western United States. The notion of “freelance physicians” grew as the program proved successful for decades to follow.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Primary topic: Patient Engagement Disable Auto Tagging: Short Headline: How tech-driven connection to care can help young families Featured Decision Content: Region Tag: Global Edition

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Mobi Health News

OCTOBER 10, 2019

The startup's Feel platform incorporates an emotion-sensing wristband and connected CBT app.

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FierceHealthIT

OCTOBER 8, 2019

The number of drug “super spenders” is growing rapidly, a new study from Prime Therapeutics shows.

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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.

Electronic Health Reporter

OCTOBER 10, 2019

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Lee Horner, CEO, Synzi. Home health agencies need to be able to access and share PHI while they are on-the-go – often while using their smartphones or tablets. It’s critical that these types of communication are both fast and secure. However, many home health agencies allow staff to use text messaging when sharing patient data […].

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 8, 2019

We’re excited to share the topic and questions for this week’s #HITsm chat happening Friday, 10/11 at Noon ET (9 AM PT). This week’s chat will be hosted by Chuck Webster (@wareFLO) on the topic “Social Virtual Reality: Health, Healthcare, and Health IT!” 10 years ago I wrote a blog post (#HIMSS10 Best Ever: Due in Large […].

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Mobi Health News

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Papa's Series A round was led by Canaan with participation from Pivotal Ventures, Initialized Capital, Y Combinator and Sound Ventures.

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