Electronic Health Reporter

AUGUST 8, 2019

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By George Mathew, chief medical officer, North America, DXC Technology Connected consumers, and their data, will play a critical role in transforming the next era of healthcare. In fact, global industry analyst IDC predicts that by the end of 2020, 25 percent of the data used in medical care will be collected and shared with […].

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Mobi Health News

AUGUST 8, 2019

A new study published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging found that a smartphone camera combined with a transdermal optical imaging system could accurately predict blood pressure.

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Health Populi

AUGUST 5, 2019

When you think “J.D. Power,” your mind probably imagines reviews of automotive performance, retail shopping experiences, or perhaps even health insurance plan customer service. Expanding its report-card role in the health ecosystem. J.D. Power has undertaken a survey on consumer satisfaction with 31 telehealth providers across 15 measures, which will be published in November 2019.

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KevinMD

AUGUST 5, 2019

I have penned several posts on the pitfalls of the electronic medical record (EMR) system that we physicians must use. Indeed, I challenge you to find a doctor who extols the EMR platform without qualification. Sure, there are tremendous advantages, and the ease of use has improved substantially since it first came onto the scene. But, keep in […].

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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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Morning eHealth

AUGUST 7, 2019

Mobile telehealth urged for military — Breaches set to hit new record

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Health Populi

AUGUST 9, 2019

August 8 is National CBD Day. Who knew? Well, now you do, and I’m going to explain how this three-letter-acronym is rolling into the retail health landscape, opportunities, risks, and other issues I like to cover when forecasting the future of a new-new thing in health/care. “CBD” stands for cannabidiol, which is a derivative of cannabis, marijuana and hemp plants.

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CE App

AUGUST 7, 2019

Situated between the rank of a registered nurse (RN) and a doctor lies the nurse practitioner (NP), whose duties go beyond those of a typical nurse. He or she has more authority over patient care, which includes prescribing medication, conducting physical appointments, ordering diagnostic tests such as x-rays, and other tasks similar to those of a primary care physician.

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Clocktree

AUGUST 7, 2019

Clocktree offers a HIPAA compliant, secure place for a practice to add notes to a client’s profile. There is a free-form notes field on every client profile, with the ability to assign different access levels for each note. These profile notes are different than adding a note in the chat session of a video appointment, which are always visible to the client and can be accessed via the appointment history.

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Mobi Health News

AUGUST 6, 2019

Yesterday at the Voice of Healthcare Summit at Harvard Medical School, panelists discussed the lure of voice technology, its opportunities and the importance of keeping privacy front and center.

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Health Populi

AUGUST 7, 2019

Marc Iskowitz, Executive Editor of MM&M, warmly welcomed me to the Haymarket Media soundproof studio in New York City yesterday. We’d been trying to schedule meeting up to do a live podcast since February, and we finally got our mutual acts together on 6th August 2019. Here’s a link to the 30-minute conversation, where Marc combed through the over 500 endnotes from HealthConsuming ‘s appendix to explore the patient as the new health care payor, the Amazon prime-ing of people, and prosp

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FierceHealthIT

AUGUST 7, 2019

Following two mass shootings last weekend that ended the lives of 31 people, seven leading medical organizations have said enough and called for action to prevent gun-related injuries and deaths.

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Electronic Health Reporter

AUGUST 7, 2019

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Jared Jost, vice president of marketing, PatientPop. Of all the changes we’ve seen in the last century, the digital revolution has an excellent claim on being the most profound. As businesses of every stripe discover just what can be done within the rapidly evolving digital world, ongoing changes continue to shake up the landscape. […].

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Mobi Health News

AUGUST 5, 2019

The startup's Cardiogram Care feature, which is typically only included in the premium version, will now be unlocked on Fossil watches.

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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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Aging in Place Technology Watch

AUGUST 7, 2019

How do wearables contribute to health and wellbeing of older adults? Did something happen recently propelling sales up 51% that pushed consumers out the door to buy a wearable, like a fitness band or a smartwatch? Was it the coolness of the Apple Watch? Was it fear of ailments that worsen with lack of exercise? Or to put the question another way, what is it that these devices do that can help maintain or improve health, noting that 32% of baby boomers today get no exercise whatsoever , accordi

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FierceHealthIT

AUGUST 5, 2019

Investment in healthcare artificial intelligence startups and companies focused on mental health and wellness soared in the second quarter as both sectors hit funding highs, according to a new report. Healthcare AI companies raised $864 million in the second quarter, led by a $200 million round to Tempus in May, CB Insights reports.

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Electronic Health Reporter

AUGUST 5, 2019

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By David Wenger, CEO, Bridge Connector. At this point, most of us in healthcare have read similar statistics about why we need to do more to address social determinants of health (SDoH) — the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age, and how those factors impact individuals’ health — to improve […].

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Mobi Health News

AUGUST 6, 2019

DocDoc, a virtual network of physicians and hospitals supporting patients to find quality medical care in Asia, announced that it has raised $13M in its latest institutional capital round. The financing was done on a convertible note and was led by Adamas Finance Asia Limited (ADAM), a London-listed investment company, alongside leading regional family offices, a fund managed by a global investment firm specialising in financial services and the Cyberport Macro Fund.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 7, 2019

The following is a guest blog post by Jim Higgins, Founder & CEO at Solutionreach. You can follow him on twitter: @higgs77 Let’s be honest. Life happens to everyone. Which means that sometimes patients miss appointments, show up late, and do a myriad of other annoying things. And yet, no practice can live without them. […].

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FierceHealthIT

AUGUST 8, 2019

As they shift to value-based payment, primary care practices will need staff with a higher skill mix aimed at keeping patients healthy, according to a new analysis. Practices will need to add new staff such as behavioral health providers, social workers, nutritionists and pharmacist support, according to a white paper from Premier Inc.

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Electronic Health Reporter

AUGUST 5, 2019

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Payal Rathod, editor, Transparency Market Research. TMR’s study expects neurological navigation systems to emerge as leaders in the realm of surgical navigation systems due to high prevalence of brain tumors. According to the National Brain Tumor Society, approximately 700,000 people in the U.S. are living with brain tumor.

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Mobi Health News

AUGUST 8, 2019

Users earn points for tracking healthy behaviors and may redeem them at various vendors.

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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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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 6, 2019

We’re excited to share the topic and questions for this week’s #HITsm chat happening Friday, 8/9 at Noon ET (9 AM PT). This week’s chat will be hosted by John Lynn (@techguy) on the topic “Health IT IPOs” For many startup companies, they have big dreams of one day doing an IPO with their company. In many […].

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FierceHealthIT

AUGUST 5, 2019

CVS announced Monday that it is expanding its CarePass program, which includes home drug delivery, nationwide.

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Electronic Health Reporter

AUGUST 6, 2019

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Chris Jaeger, advisor for ACO and health system strategy, AristaMD. In April 2019, CMS announced the Primary Cares Initiative which is expected to reduce administrative burdens and increase patient care while decreasing healthcare costs. Learn more about the payment models of the Primary Cares Initiatives, and how eConsults directly support this new initiative.

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Mobi Health News

AUGUST 8, 2019

It is thought the new lab could improve cancer screening, support earlier diagnosis and personalised prevention, and automate routine tasks.

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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.

Christina's Considerations

AUGUST 9, 2019

Earlier this year I wrote an article for healthcare professionals on safety leadership. The idea is that scientific methods, standardization and reliability are not enough to reduce error and failure. Sometimes human performance in the actual environment of care is.

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FierceHealthIT

AUGUST 7, 2019

Medicare will begin covering the growing collection of immunotherapy drugs referred to as CAR T-cell therapy for cancer patients being treated in some healthcare facilities, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced Wednesday.

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Electronic Health Reporter

AUGUST 6, 2019

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Shara Cohen, vice president of customer experience, clinical effectiveness, Wolters Kluwer, Health. Hospitals and health systems are under enormous pressure to provide high quality care in an environment of declining reimbursements and shifting payment models.

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