Healthcare IT Today
JUNE 25, 2019
I’ve been thinking a lot about the EMR implementation market lately. Looking at the market, you see a lot of mixed signals about what’s happening. Take for example a comment that was recently shared on the HIStalk blog: “Re: KLAS doing research on consulting firms. We had been ranked by KLAS for multiple years, but […].
Enzyme Health
JUNE 26, 2019
From a love for technology to having good webside manner, there are a few characteristics the best telemedicine providers share. Consider these seven traits for effectively communicating with patients via telemedicine and performing at your best. Starting a career as a telemedicine provider is a unique opportunity, and with it, comes unique qualifications.
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Mobi Health News
JUNE 24, 2019
Provider organizations have missed the mark with patient experience in the past, but involving patient voices on panels and "listening tours" may be key to improving in the future.
Digital Health
JUNE 24, 2019
When Zoe Barry was a kid, she had two things she wanted to be when she grew up, either a veterinarian or “someone who writes checks.” She gave the first a shot and ended up settling on the second. Today she is CEO of ZappRx and a shining example of how drive and intellect can […].
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Health Populi
JUNE 24, 2019
Cost is the major reason why Medicare Advantage plan beneficiaries switch plans, but people who switch also tend to have lower satisfaction scores based on non-cost factors. Those ratings have a lot to do with information and communication, according to J.D. Power’s 2019 Medicare Advantage Plan Study. The Study explores MA beneficiaries’ views on six factors: Coverage and benefits.
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Mobi Health News
JUNE 24, 2019
The online patient community portal will now be incorporated into UnitedHealth Group's research arm, which is focused on health innovation and improvement.
Continue Education Journal
JUNE 28, 2019
One of the most complicated aspects of continuing medical education in the United States is the brevity of possible requirements based on individual states. These can vary wildly, from almost no requirements at all, to very extensive and specific CE requirements based on profession. But why is this not the case? Why isn’t there one central standard for healthcare licenses mandated by the federal government?
hea!thcare innovation - Clinical IT
JUNE 25, 2019
Shortening the length of rotations in a medical intensive care unit (MICU) from the traditional 14-consecutive day schedule to only seven days helps mitigate burnout among critical care physicians, according to a new Penn Medicine pilot study.The.
Electronic Health Reporter
JUNE 26, 2019
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Navaneeth Nair, vice president of product, Infinx. Recently, major U.S. health insurance companies have begun implementing prior authorization processes. These insurers do not possess the specialized knowledge needed to determine medical necessity, so they have to shift the responsibility to providers in order to minimize instances of fraud and abuse.
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
Mobi Health News
JUNE 28, 2019
Clinics and systems may self-register on Apple's website, which will allow patients with iPhones to download their records and search for their provider.
FierceHealthIT
JUNE 28, 2019
The VA's Video Connect telehealth app has logged more than 100,000 video visits, and now the VA is partnering with Verizon to improve access to virtual care. Verizon and the VA are now enabling veterans who are customers of the telecommunications company to have unlimited access to the video telehealth service.
hea!thcare innovation - Clinical IT
JUNE 25, 2019
University of Missouri System leaders—along with state and national officials—broke ground late last week on the NextGen Precision Health Institute at the University of Missouri-Columbia, a central facility supporting a systemwide precision.
Electronic Health Reporter
JUNE 27, 2019
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Abhinav Shashank, CEO, Innovaccer. Healthcare is one of the fastest-growing segments of the digital universe, with data volumes expected to grow by 48 percent annually. Healthcare applications will be the principal driver of this data growth, with EHR penetration in the US already reaching more than 80 percent and expected to reach 95 percent […].
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Mobi Health News
JUNE 28, 2019
Buzzwords like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning are commonly heard at conferences and industry events and they often conjure up images of robots or killing machines from the Terminator.
FierceHealthIT
JUNE 25, 2019
The old adage says an apple a day keeps the doctor away. Can an Apple on your wrist keep the doctor away? Turns out that patients might be more willing to wear an Apple Watch or a medical wearable if it means fewer trips to see the doctor, according to a survey from VivaLNK.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
JUNE 28, 2019
NewYork-Presbyterian has launched the Hauser Institute for Health Innovation, in recognition of the visionary philanthropy of longtime supporters Rita E. Hauser and Gustave M. Hauser. The Hausers have given more than $50 million to NewYork-Presbyterian in support of the hospital’s innovation programs in health information technology and telemedicine since 2011.
Electronic Health Reporter
JUNE 27, 2019
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Carol Amick, manager of health care services, CompliancePoint. As healthcare providers continue to search for ways to cut costs and increase efficiency, many are outsourcing selected services. One report indicated that 98 percent of the hospitals surveyed were either actively considering outsourcing or had already done so. [1] Outsourcing is expanding beyond non-core functions […].
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Mobi Health News
JUNE 25, 2019
After validating smartphone photoplethysmography against in-clinic ECG, UCSF researchers contextualized heart rate data from nearly 70,000 study participants.
FierceHealthIT
JUNE 27, 2019
The University of Chicago, its medical center and Google were sued in a potential class-action lawsuit accusing the hospital of sharing hundreds of thousands of patient records with the tech giant that retained identifiable date stamps and doctors' notes.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
JUNE 28, 2019
In the past, OB/GYN specialist Advantia Health’s approach to care had focused on in-person, doctor-patient relationships. THE PROBLEM. Clinical support effectively paused each time a patient left one of the offices. With OB/GYN, many patient interactions have to happen in person – but not all. There had to be other ways to offer services such as breastfeeding care and behavioral health that are best provided between visits and often by physician extenders and specialists.
Electronic Health Reporter
JUNE 25, 2019
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Vyne, a market leader in secure health information exchange and electronic healthcare communication management, announced today it has been acquired by The Jordan Company, L.P., a middle-market-focused private equity firm with original capital commitments in excess of $11 billion.
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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.
Mobi Health News
JUNE 27, 2019
An unsuccessful pilot is nobody's first choice, but it gives organizations a chance to address their shortcomings and improve their next attempt.
FierceHealthIT
JUNE 26, 2019
From the first moment we announced our plans to apply our Watson technology to help oncologists, we were met with a stark dichotomy of emotion. The headlines ran the spectrum from hype to cynicism. Five years into the journey, the real-world progress is far more encouraging than either of those early storylines would suggest.
Aging in Place Technology Watch
JUNE 25, 2019
You see it in the media and hear about it with investors. Digital Health is in its bubble of $8.1 billion in 2018 , which amounted to 8.6 % of VC investments , despite limited exit strategies – but investors love it. Startups focused on the aging/technology space, however, receive only 0.7% of venture capital investment , including the big money ( $115 million to date ) that has gone to just one company.
Electronic Health Reporter
JUNE 25, 2019
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Lee Horner, CEO, Synzi. Clinician-to-patient communications are typically anchored by in-person, at-home visits. Home health agencies may struggle with understanding the benefits of technology adoption and how it will “work with” traditional check-ins.
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Mobi Health News
JUNE 27, 2019
The new money will be put towards sales, marketing and distribution efforts. It will also be used to help develop the company's product line.
FierceHealthIT
JUNE 24, 2019
Many predict 5G will be a game-changing technology for healthcare by providing organizations with more connection power and faster broadband speeds. One area where 5G could really be groundbreaking: remote robotic-assisted surgery.
Healthcare IT Today
JUNE 25, 2019
We’re excited to share the topic and questions for this week’s #HITsm chat happening Friday, 6/28 at Noon ET (9 AM PT). This week’s chat will be hosted by Dr. Reena Pande (@reena_pande) from @AbleTo_Health on the topic “The State of Behavioral Healthcare” It’s not breaking news that over the past few years behavioral health has become […].
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