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Lessons Learned From Telemedicine During COVID-19 and How Organizations Can Scale and Adapt

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Elizabeth Gallagher, CRO, Lineate. According to survey data from the “2020 Cox Consumer Pulse on COVID-19 and Telehealth,” only 28% of consumers reported their primary care doctor offered remote services before coronavirus. But after […].

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States Passing Laws to Prevent Telehealth Coverage Rollbacks by Payers

Telebehavioral Health Institute

Telehealth coverage rollbacks started as early as June 4, when Aetna, United Healthcare and Anthem ended no-cost coverage of non-COVID telehealth for commercially insured members. These organizations stopped waiving the cost of copays, coinsurance, and deductibles for non-COVID telehealth visits … Read more. The post States Passing Laws to Prevent Telehealth Coverage Rollbacks by Payers appeared first on TBH Institute Blog.

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Expanding Telehealth Enrollment During COVID-19

Health Recovery Solutions

Over the last several years, the use of telehealth and remote patient monitoring (RPM) has steadily grown. Specifically among home health care providers, telehealth and RPM has proven a useful tool to enhance patient engagement and education as well as to prevent adverse outcomes such symptom exacerbation, hospital readmissions, or mediation mismanagement.

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The COVID-19 Era Has Grown Health Consumer Demand for Virtual Care

Health Populi

Over one-half of Americans would likely use virtual care for their healthcare services, and one in four people would actually prefer a virtual relationship with a primary care physician, according to the fifth annual 2020 Consumer Sentiment Survey from UnitedHealthcare. What a difference a pandemic can make in accelerating patients’ adoption of digital health tools.

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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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Designing better tech for seniors means simplifying tech for everyone

Mobi Health News

Experts say that designing technology for everyone and creating customization features for smaller populations are key in making better solutions for seniors.

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Upstate Medical University decreases no-shows by 59% with telehealth, which patients love

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, very few clinical areas at Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York, had established telemedicine programs, and there was little synergy among them and the organization’s Epic enterprise EHR. THE PROBLEM. Upstate’s telemedicine committee was in the process of defining needs for an institution-wide solution that integrated with the Epic EHR.

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Rebuilding Resilience, Trust, and Health – Deloitte’s Latest on Health Care and Sustainability

Health Populi

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated health care providers’ and plans’ investment in digital technologies while reducing capital spending on new physical assets, we learn in Building resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond from the Deloitte Center for Health Solutions. What must be built (or truly re-built), health care leaders believe, is first and foremost trust, followed by financial viability to ensure long-term resilience and sustainability — for the workforce,

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Google Cloud unveils AI tools to help healthcare analyze unstructured medical text

Mobi Health News

Now available in public preview, the offerings are designed to help organizations and individuals pull clinically-relevant insights from large volumes of free text housed in medical records.

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How Digital Patient Engagement Supports Hospitals

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Pipsa Otra-aho, marketing manager, Buddy Healthcare. Primarily, hospitals are used to guiding and supporting patients by making personal phone calls, sending letters or text messaging. However, many hospitals report that reaching patients, especially the […].

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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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Billing Medicare and Private Payers for Telehealth Visits: What to Expect Post-Public Health Emergency

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

By Tyler Williams, Directory of Strategy, AR Optimization, ZOLL Data Systems. Prepare Now for Anticipated Changes to Medicare and Private Payer Rules. “The expansion of telehealth and the offering of new telehealth services that were not previously covered really enabled physicians to care for their patients in the midst of this crisis,” said Todd Askew, the AMA’s senior vice president of advocacy, during a recent “AMA COVID-19 Update.

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Healthcare stocks see bump on indications Supreme Court would preserve ACA

FierceHealthIT

Healthcare stocks see bump on indications Supreme Court would preserve ACA. treed. Tue, 11/10/2020 - 15:00.

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FDA grants De Novo clearance to prescription Apple Watch app for nightmare disorder

Mobi Health News

NightWare's digital therapeutic monitors a wearer's heart rate and movement to detect disturbances during sleep, and delivers gentle vibrations to interrupt a nightmare without waking the user.

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What Will Your Child Look Like?

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Although we often think of medical technological devices as scientific tools to track progress and improve well-being, a few also satisfy our burning curiosity. A couple, for example, may simply want to know whether an […]. The article What Will Your Child Look Like?

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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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How virtual care can keep pregnant patients safer from COVID-19

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

This past week, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a trove of data suggesting that pregnant patients might be at increased risk for severe illness associated with COVID-19. In light of the statistics, CDC advised that measures to prevent coronavirus infection should be emphasized for pregnant people and their families. Telehealth and virtual care, with its natural distancing, could be one such measure.

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This is how Amwell, Doctor on Demand predict telehealth visits will be different in the future

FierceHealthIT

This is how Amwell, Doctor on Demand predict telehealth visits will be different in the future. treed. Fri, 11/13/2020 - 17:48.

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Medtronic launches CGM-integrated smart insulin pen for multiple daily injections

Mobi Health News

The announcement comes a few months after Medtronic acquired the InPen device's original maker, Companion Medical.

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4 Ways Technology Can Help You To Lose Weight

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. A weight loss journey can be a tough one, especially when you’re trying it for the first time and need access to a lot of support and information regarding how to do so successfully. Fortunately, […]. The article 4 Ways Technology Can Help You To Lose Weight appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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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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How telehealth helps prevent burnout among nurses

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Primary topic: Telehealth Disable Auto Tagging: Short Headline: How telehealth helps prevent burnout among nurses Featured Decision Content: Region Tag: Global Edition Right Now:

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Urban analysis: More than 3M lost employer insurance due to COVID-19 job losses

FierceHealthIT

Urban analysis: More than 3M lost employer insurance due to COVID-19 job losses. rking. Tue, 11/10/2020 - 16:38.

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Amazon releases new Alexa features allowing families to monitor seniors living alone

Mobi Health News

The Amazon Alexa Care Hub connects a senior's personal assistant device to a caretaker's mobile app, and includes activity alerts, emergency contacts and other communications features.

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Lean On Your Connected Community of Care In Times of Crisis

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Keith C. Kosel, PhD, MHSA, MBA, Parkland Center for Clinical Innovation. We’ve all experienced crises in our lives. They may be personal in nature (e.g., involving our interpersonal relationships), organizational (e.g., relating to our […]. The article Lean On Your Connected Community of Care In Times of Crisis appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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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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Designing telehealth for seniors means designing for all

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

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AMA releases new CPT codes for coronavirus immunizations to prepare for vaccine rollout

FierceHealthIT

AMA releases new CPT codes for coronavirus immunizations to prepare for vaccine rollout. hlandi. Wed, 11/11/2020 - 15:42.

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Making telemedicine more human

Mobi Health News

Laura Cooley, senior director of education and outreach at the Academy of Communication in Healthcare, dishes out tips to improve the telehealth experience at the Patient Experience Summit this morning.

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To Protect Patient Data, Don’t Forget Scanners and Printers

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Jim Cropper, director of healthcare Sales, Brother International Corporation. Almost every day, a news story breaks about a cyberattack hitting a healthcare facility. Healthcare is one of the most highly targeted sectors, and hacks […]. The article To Protect Patient Data, Don’t Forget Scanners and Printers appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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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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Weaving Zoom into workflow and updating EHR saves clinic during COVID-19

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

At the onset of COVID-19, COPE Community Services, a Tucson, Arizona-based nonprofit behavioral and physical healthcare organization serving more than 15,000 clients in Pima County, was unprepared to have its staff work remotely. THE PROBLEM. COPE needed to react quickly to the sudden change in the healthcare service delivery model and minimize any negative impact from these changes.

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Why experts say healthcare needs to extend the interoperability conversation to public health

FierceHealthIT

Why experts say healthcare needs to extend the interoperability conversation to public health. pminemyer. Fri, 11/13/2020 - 15:43.

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Talkspace dives into relationship counseling with acquisition of Lasting

Mobi Health News

Talkspace president says this is the first acquisition, but expects it won't be the last.

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