Telebehavioral Health Institute

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

In response to the pandemic, state Medicaid programs enrolled temporary emergency measures to expand telehealth coverage. The longevity of these reforms isn’t clear. States are tasked with evaluating which policies should remain permanent in a post COVID-19 world. Jacqueline Marks, … Read more. The post Route to Expanding State Medicaid Programs Telehealth Coverage Post-COVID-19 appeared first on TBH Institute Blog.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2020

As we focus this month on the topic of Leadership Fundamentals for Digital Transformation , we wanted to ask one healthcare leader – Hal Wolf, CEO of HIMSS, parent company of Healthcare IT News – for his thoughts on the fundamental transformations that have taken place around the globe as health systems innovate their approaches to information and technology in response to the COVID-19 emergency.

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Electronic Health Reporter

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Daniel Frey, vice president of business development and co-founder, FieldMed. Not every visit with a medical provider needs to happen in person. Remote patient monitoring allows for patient interaction and data collection outside of a […]. The article What Are The Impacts of Remote Patient Monitoring?

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Mobi Health News

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Newly published data from Scripps' DETECT study included data from 30,529 device owners, although only 333 of those who were symptomatic also provided their COVID-19 testing results.

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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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Health Populi

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

One in two U.S. adults say their concerns about personal health and wellness increased in the past year: in particular, stress and anxiety, and sleep and eating habits. Despite spending more time at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, few people believe they live in a “healthy home.” The vast majority of consumers are concerned about some aspect of their home’s health, like air or water quality, according to Healthy Home Technologies , a report published in October 2020 by the C

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FierceHealthIT

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Regardless of the presidential election outcome, here are 5 health IT issues to watch. hlandi. Wed, 11/04/2020 - 18:35.

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Mobi Health News

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

The new report from Research2Guidance (R2G) highlights the current state of the most developed digital health sector, locating service expansion into comorbidities as a key trend.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

As part of the recent VMWorld virtual event, I had a chance to sit down and talk with Chris Frenz, CISO at Interfaith Medical. Turns out, he has a long history of working with VMWare products that goes back to 2015 when he first ran a ransomware simulation in his organization. At the time, he […].

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

TriHealth, a health system based in Cincinnati, Ohio, had an access problem regarding patients who desired a first contact medical option that did not require a visit to a doctor’s office. THE PROBLEM. Once TriHealth made the decision to research telemedicine platforms, from its point of view there were three major components needed for any platform to be seriously considered.

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

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FierceHealthIT

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Medicare fines half of hospitals for readmitting too many patients. treed. Tue, 11/03/2020 - 07:17.

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Mobi Health News

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

The company is releasing its research on mapping biomarkers for depression.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

On the surface, there are very good reasons to predict that telehealth volume is likely to sink like a stone. My colleague John Lynn, describes the COVID-19 telehealth surge as a false market, given that it was driven by conditions that are almost guaranteed to change. John estimates that despite telehealth adoption rates of 50% […].

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

The relaxation of telehealth regulations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic has triggered a wave of interest and support, with patients noting the convenience, discretion and safety of virtual care as major selling points. But another, perhaps less publicized advantage of telemedicine is the availability of specialists for patients – particularly those with chronic diseases such as cancer.

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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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FierceHealthIT

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

CMS wants payers to offer price transparency. That'll be tricky, industry experts say. hlandi. Mon, 11/02/2020 - 12:40.

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Mobi Health News

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Researchers out of the Cleveland Clinic discuss the digital landscape in the cardiology space.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

The following is a guest article by Alvin Loh, senior director of product at Redox. No nation on earth has a more illustrious record of space exploration than the United States. While unmanned missions to Mars and beyond have continued at a brisk pace – yielding extraordinary pictures and information from distant worlds – the […].

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

A report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released Friday found a 154% increase in telehealth visits during the last week of March 2020, compared with the same time period in 2019. Using de-identified patient data from Amwell, Teladoc Health, MDLive and Doctor On Demand, the CDC found that about 1.6 million telehealth encounters occurred from January through March 2020 – what the agency calls the "early pandemic period.

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FierceHealthIT

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Here are the biggest healthcare ballot measures voters will decide on this year. rking. Tue, 11/03/2020 - 18:08.

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Mobi Health News

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

The fitness apparel brand said it will be throwing all its weight behind the MapMyFitness platform in an effort to better focus its digital strategy.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

The following is a guest article by Peyman Zand, CFCHE, Vice President at CereCore. The complete financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our hospitals is yet to be fully understood. But one thing is clear, healthcare executives must take a hard look at costs as they reassess and strategize around recovery from COVID-19. The […].

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

The speakers were Roger Lim, senior policy officer at the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport of the Netherlands; Dr Carolina Garcia-Vidal, senior specialist at the Infectious Diseases Department of Hospital Clínic, Barcelona; Sameer Pujari, vice chair of the World Health Organisation (WHO) ITU Focus Group; Dr Miguel Muñoz, head of business development of Mediktor; and Dr Jordi Serrano-Pons, founder of EpidemiXs & UniversalDoctor.

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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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FierceHealthIT

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Healthcare is ramping up AI investments during COVID. But the industry is still on the fence about Google, Amazon. Here's why. hlandi. Wed, 11/04/2020 - 12:25.

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Mobi Health News

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

The company attributed much of its success to growing smartwatch sales.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Voice-enabled innovation softly races ahead. Technology innovation announcements whiz by at what seems to be a breakneck pace. Consider Amazon’s Whisper Mode – “I think you just whispered to me – Sau ‘turn on’ Whisper Mode.” Not just for insomniacs, imagine its utility for the faint-voiced older adult wanting to ask a question. Or consider Apple Family Setup , which enables an Apple Watch to be set up and used without an iPhone, enabling texts, calls and GPS location.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Located in the heart of North Philadelphia, Temple University Hospital serves one of the nation’s most economically challenged and diverse urban populations. More than 85% of the patients served by Temple are covered by government programs, including Medicare and Medicaid. Patients dually eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid make up roughly half of the Medicare inpatient base.

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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.

FierceHealthIT

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

CMS expanding payments for new home dialysis equipment. treed. Tue, 11/03/2020 - 06:49.

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Mobi Health News

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

The tool was "100% accurate" when spotting cases among asymptomatic individuals, the researchers wrote, and could be deployed as a low-cost prescreener to support diagnostic testing efforts.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Data from a recent research study suggests that the subcultures in which nurses, doctors and healthcare support staff work can have a big influence on whether they’re likely to comply with healthcare information security policies. Healthcare organizations could face a higher risk of data breaches if they don’t address those differing work styles in their […].

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