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How we can avoid the 'telehealth cliff'

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

It's become common knowledge, at this point, that the flexibilities enabled by the federal government at the start of the COVID-19 public health emergency prompted an atmospheric jump in telehealth use. At the same time, the question has continued to loom: What will the future of those flexibilities – and, by extension, telehealth – look like?

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Wearables Are Good For Older People, Too — The Latest From Laurie Orlov

Health Populi

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated a whole lot of digital transformation for people staying home. For digital natives, that wasn’t such an exogenous shock. For older people who are digital immigrants, they will remember their initial Zoom get-together’s with much-missed family, ordering groceries online in the first ecommerce purchase, and using telemedicine for the first time as a digital health front-door.

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What Are the Benefits of Being a Nurse?

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Did you know that there are more than 3.8 million registered nurses across the United States? The career of a registered nurse is immensely popular for people who want to make a difference by choosing […]. The article What Are the Benefits of Being a Nurse?

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ASMR is taking over the internet. So why does healthcare ignore it?

Mobi Health News

Studies show that ASMR is more than a feeling, but the science and healthcare communities have yet to embrace it.

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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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Emme, smart birth control case company, launches telemedicine service

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Emme, a health tech company that launched a birth control tracking smart case and app this past August, has now expanded its offerings into prescription delivery and telemedicine. The new service, called EmmeRx, will be available in 16 states initially, with expansion planned throughout the country. "There are many services that telehealth cannot replace, but our aim with our digital offering is to help make health management an everyday experience, rather than one that only happens at an a

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The Password Problem: Why Cybercriminals Target Healthcare

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Cybersecurity has been a major concern facing many digitalized businesses. Hackers have developed more sophisticated ways to breach security systems and steal essential data from businesses. Such security issues may cause significant financial loss and […].

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Femtech markets look beyond fertility, according to new report

Mobi Health News

Frost & Sullivan says the recent shift in attention away from primarily focusing on reproductive-age issues to untapped market areas will be a key factor to the sector’s growth.

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What is needed for telehealth's next big steps forward

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Troy Yoder, global healthcare leader at Cisco, leads healthcare innovation at the company and has helped healthcare provider organization clients double down in the last year – especially in virtual care. He believes this is just the beginning for telehealth and that this style of healthcare delivery will only accelerate in growth and evolve in the years ahead.

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Before attacking IT systems, hackers stole information from 147K patients, Scripps Health says

FierceHealthIT

Before attacking IT systems, hackers stole information from 147K patients, Scripps Health says. hlandi. Wed, 06/02/2021 - 17:03.

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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 Ketamine Therapy Is Transforming Treatment For Depression

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. When it comes to treatment-resistant mental health disorders like depression, ketamine therapy can work where other therapies have failed. While the drug carries a negative stigma because of its illegal use, it has been found to […]. The article How Ketamine Therapy Is Transforming Treatment For Depression appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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FDA greenlights Cognoa's tool to detect autism spectrum disorder in kids

Mobi Health News

Canvas Dx is indicated as an aid in the diagnosis of ASD in patients between the ages 18 months and 5 years old who are at risk of developmental delay.

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Blessing Health System's school-based telehealth program is a hit

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

As rural communities strive to maintain access to quality healthcare, providers increasingly are forced to think outside the box to make sure patients receive the care they need and deserve. The Bureau of Health Workforce Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) found that 62.93% of primary care health professional shortage areas were located in rural areas, leaving patients and local healthcare providers searching for new solutions to fill the gaps.

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CMMI director: Expect more mandatory value-based care payment models

FierceHealthIT

CMMI director: Expect more mandatory value-based care payment models. rking. Thu, 06/03/2021 - 15:05.

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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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What The CaptureRX Attack Means For The Future of Health IT

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Devin Partida, technology writer and the editor-in-chief, ReHack.com. The medical industry’s growing reliance on digital technologies has come with some increased risks. That became painfully evident for thousands of patients in the wake of a […].

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New accelerator aims to help pharma and digital health companies get on the same page

Mobi Health News

PharmStars will be launching its 10-week accelerator in the fall.

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Pandemic allows CIOs to move with new speed, but cyber threats lie in wait

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

When the COVID-19 pandemic struck the U.S. early last year, life slowed down, even ground to a halt in many circumstances. But for health IT, things sped up. When new technologies were needed to solve fast-moving healthcare challenges, hospitals and health systems could not afford to wait the time it normally took to stand up IT. They needed help fast.

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Solera Health partners with Headspace to expand mental health tools for payers, employers

FierceHealthIT

Solera Health partners with Headspace to expand mental health tools for payers, employers. hlandi. Tue, 06/01/2021 - 17:13.

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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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The Vital Role of Coordination of Benefits In Coordination of Care

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Ron Singh, senior vice president of coordination of benefits, HMS. As healthcare policies, regulations and payment models continue to shift in response to the ongoing pandemic, payment accuracy has grown increasingly complex and important […].

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Digital health chatbot Babylon to go public through SPAC deal

Mobi Health News

The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2021 and be worth roughly $4.2 billion.

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Providers face a magnetic pull toward in-person care, says ATA board chair

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The healthcare industry faces a pivotal moment in telehealth, said American Telemedicine Association Board Chair Dr. Joseph Kvedar on Tuesday. During his keynote address for the ATA's annual conference and expo, taking place throughout the month of June, Kvedar noted that the past year saw unprecedented growth for virtual care amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Carbon Health pushes into home disease management with Steady Health acquisition

FierceHealthIT

Carbon Health pushes into home disease management with Steady Health acquisition. dmuoio. Fri, 06/04/2021 - 14:58.

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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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Featured Health IT Job: Enterprise Project Manager

Healthcare IT Today

We like to regularly feature a healthcare IT job that might be of interest to readers. Today, we’re featuring the Enterprise Project Manager position that was recently posted on Healthcare IT Central. This position was posted by Stoltenberg Consulting Inc. and is in the Midwestern US. Here’s a description of the position: Enterprise Project Manager […].

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Advanced Human Imaging's smartphone-based derma AI gets CE mark

Mobi Health News

The technology can detect 588 common and rare skin conditions in 133 categories.

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HopeHealth turns around blood pressure and blood glucose problems with RPM

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Before 2020, HopeHealth, based in Florence, South Carolina, faced two problems with its telehealth offerings. THE PROBLEMS. First, staff recognized a high percentage of patients with diabetes or hypertension, or both, had unhealthy blood pressure (BP) and blood glucose (BG or A1c) metrics. High A1c levels indicate that a person might be at risk for diabetes.

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From 340B to a public option: 4 healthcare items you may have missed in Biden’s budget

FierceHealthIT

From 340B to a public option: 4 healthcare items you may have missed in Biden’s budget. rking. Tue, 06/01/2021 - 16:28.

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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 Requires Employees to Return to the Office by July 19 and Epic UGM Will Be In Person in August

Healthcare IT Today

News recently broke that Epic will be requiring their employees to return to the office starting July 19th. After Epic’s failed return to the office situation in August 2020, I think we all realized that it was just a matter of time before Epic was going to require people be back in the office. During […].

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Amazon Halo releases Movement Health to assist in functional fitness

Mobi Health News

Once a user has taken the assessment they are given a personalized plan.

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Glen Tullman: In the future, telehealth will just be 'health'

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Even as healthcare innovation has advanced over the last few decades, knotty problems remain – especially with regard to alignment and user experience. "Healthcare is more confusing, more complex and more costly than ever before, despite all of our efforts," said Transcarent CEO Glen Tullman at the American Telemedicine Association's annual conference this week.