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9 Reasons Why Social Workers Are Essential For A Thriving Community

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. All humans need some extra support sometimes in their lives, whether it’s someone suffering from a physical ailment or having emotional problems. No person is an island. But, who are these people who dedicate their […]. The article 9 Reasons Why Social Workers Are Essential For A Thriving Community appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Video Visits vs. Virtual care — They Aren’t the Same!

eVisit

Virtual Care is entering a new era that promises tremendous benefits to patients and healthcare providers alike. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the telehealth field made huge advances. This growth occurred so quickly that concepts recently thought of as cutting-edge are now commonplace. Here’s a look at how video visits with healthcare providers are markedly different from comprehensive Virtual Care services.

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The pancreas of the future?

KevinMD

Hidden in the epigastric region of the abdomen concealed by a curtain of peritoneum is a moody, often forgettable little organ. Of course, the term organ is a somewhat generous description for this rather overqualified gland. The pancreas has its own set of rules as it mischievously lurks behind the stomach waiting for its cue. Read more…. The pancreas of the future?

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Contributed: How tech-driven tools can change senior care

Mobi Health News

Public feedback reveals innovations and market opportunities for improved chronic disease care management in the older adult patient population.

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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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Doctors’ Offices Morph into Bill Collectors As Patients Face Growing Out-Of-Pocket Costs

Health Populi

In the U.S., patients have assumed the role of health care payors with growing co-payments, coinsurance amounts, and deductibles pushing peoples’ out-of-pocket costs up. This has raised the importance of price transparency, which is based on the hypothesis that if patients had access to personally-relevant price/cost information from doctors and hospitals for medical services, and pharmacies and PBMs for prescription drugs, the patient would behave as a consumer and shop around.

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How to recover from a bad electronic health records implementation

KevinMD

Is your health care organization reeling from a bad EHR implementation? There have been rumblings from hospital leadership and congressional committees about the Veterans Administration (VA) Hospitals’ implementation of the Cerner Corporation electronic health record (EHR) replacing the VistA EHR. The $10 million EHR overhaul has been controversial since the staggered rollout started in Spokane, Read more….

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Plano eye wellness app comes to Huawei phones, wearables

Mobi Health News

Huawei and Plano have teamed up to address the global concern on myopia.

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Health Insurance in Aisle 3: Why a Grocery Chain is Working on Medicare

Health Populi

“You can trust us to help you find the right Medicare coverage for you and your lifestyle,” the tagline reads. What kind of organization would be behind this campaign: a healthcare navigator company, an insurance company, or a social services agency? In fact, it’s a grocery store called Hy-Vee, which launched the “Medicare Aisle” to help consumers living in the eight states in which the chain’s 240+ stores operate to sort through the daunting labyrinth of Medi

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CB Insights report: Global telehealth investment is still on the rise

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A new report from CB Insights found that global telehealth investment rose for the fourth consecutive quarter in Q2 of 2021 – with teletherapy deals representing a substantial share. The State Of Telehealth report found that much of the growth was pushed by accelerating digital transformation initiatives, as well as patient experience prioritization.

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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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How To Spot The Right Digital Healthcare Solutions For Your Health System

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Maggie Peña, vice president of client services, Interlace Health. The COVID-19 pandemic impacted and changed the world in countless ways, including forever altering the world of healthcare. Of these changes, one of the biggest was […]. The article How To Spot The Right Digital Healthcare Solutions For Your Health System appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Wearables could unlock secrets to understanding circadian rhythms

Mobi Health News

The researchers created a statistical method that extracts a person's circadian rhythm based on heart rate data provided by their smartwatch.

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Americans Grew Digital Health-Data Muscles in the Pandemic – New Insights from the Pew Charitable Trusts

Health Populi

“Most Americans clearly recognize the potential benefits that improved health IT can offer, and they want this transformation of the health care system to continue,” the Pew Charitable Trusts research concludes in Most Americans Want to Share and Access More Digital Health Data. The Pew team surveyed 1,213 adults ages 18 and over in June and July 2020, interviewing in English and Spanish.

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Behavioral health has a supply-demand issue. Can virtual care help?

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers and clinicians have pointed to behavioral health as a particularly effective use case for telehealth and virtual care. But what about after the public health emergency? In a HIMSS21 Global Conference Digital fireside chat, two experts will explore tele-behavioral health's long-term potential – and how it can meet existing challenges in the industry today.

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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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The Outsized Impact of Digital Engagement On Patient Experience

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Noel Felipe, revenue cycle practice leader, Firstsource. The pandemic has created a sense of urgency around improving patient engagement. Consumers accustomed to Amazon-like retail experiences are now embracing digital across personal transactions, including healthcare. […].

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Pakistani health startup Marham nets $1M in seed round

Mobi Health News

It plans to offer additional digital services and expand to more rural areas in Pakistan.

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Create More Business Value in Healthcare with Platformed ERP Systems

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Matthew Wilson, Senior Vice President of Healthcare Strategy at Infor. Every health system across the globe strives to consistently deliver great treatment outcomes. In pursuit of that mission, many have upgraded their clinical operations with expansive surgical suites, state-of-the-art medical devices and orchestrated treatments with advanced electronic health […].

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HIMSSCast: The future of telehealth reimbursement

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Limitations and uncertainty around telehealth reimbursement have always been an impediment to adoption. During the COVID-19 emergency, that burden was eased somewhat, but now the new normal is starting to take shape. What barriers still remain to telehealth reimbursement, and how might they be overcome? To answer that question, host Jonah Comstock and Healthcare Finance News Managing Editor Susan Morse welcome McKinsey & Company partners Oleg Bestsennyy and Gunjan Khanna.

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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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Social Determinants of Health Shouldn’t Dictate Health Outcomes

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Nikia Bergan, president, GetWellNetwork. Across the United States, persistent and growing gaps in care are driving health disparities and presenting barriers to improving overall health and health outcomes. Many health disparities stem from inherent […].

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Doctors may be able to send patients Zoom link in the future

Mobi Health News

Zoom’s mobile browser client would allow patients to simply click a link sent from their providers to join a telehealth appointment, nixing the need to download an app.

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U.S. ranks last among 10 other countries in new study on healthcare systems

FierceHealthIT

U.S. ranks last among 10 other countries in new study on healthcare systems. agliadkovskaya. Wed, 08/04/2021 - 10:27.

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Asynchronous telehealth system saves Presbyterian Healthcare time and money

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Presbyterian Healthcare Services serves one third of New Mexico's residents with nine hospitals, a medical group and a health plan. THE PROBLEM. More than five years ago, the health system was facing a shortage of providers in New Mexico, widening gaps in access for primary care for patients – many of whom live in rural areas and have limited financial resources.

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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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Everything You Need To Know About Telemedicine

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Sean Hopwood, CEO, Day Interpreting. Scheduling an appointment with your doctor is usually the first thing you do when you’re feeling a little under the weather or have some questions about your health. But […]. The article Everything You Need To Know About Telemedicine appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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A new paradigm of diabetes care

Mobi Health News

How innovation has been a game changer for diabetes patients.

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Going to HIMSS21 in Vegas? Here's what you need to know

FierceHealthIT

Going to HIMSS21 in Vegas? Here's what you need to know. hlandi. Sun, 08/01/2021 - 22:18.

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The 'giant sucking sound' of digital health consolidation

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Connected Health Mergers & Acquisitions Telehealth The ongoing wave of mergers and acquisitions makes sense for startups and their VC backers. What does it mean for CIOs at their health system customers? Paddy Padmanabhan Ross Perot may have popularized the term during his unsuccessful presidential bid in the nineties as a reference to the adverse effects of NAFTA on American jobs, but " giant sucking sound " may be an apt metaphor today for the rapid consolidation of digital healt

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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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Epic Announces New EpicShare Site

Healthcare IT Today

As we head into the HIMSS21 Annual Conference next week, the news is already starting to come out. Healthcare IT News shared that Epic would be rolling out a new site EpicShare at HIMSS21. Well, the EpicShare site is now live and available for people to peruse. EpicShare is being billed as “a place for […].

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Abbott receives FDA clearance for AI-powered heart imaging software

Mobi Health News

Abbott has received clearance from the FDA for its imaging software that uses artificial intelligence to provide doctors a better view of blood flow and blockages in heart vessels.

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Survey: Roughly 1 in 7 people got low acuity care via telehealth instead of going to ER

FierceHealthIT

Survey: Roughly 1 in 7 people got low acuity care via telehealth instead of going to ER. rking. Wed, 08/04/2021 - 10:36.