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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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Morning eHealth

AUGUST 7, 2019

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

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Mobi Health News

AUGUST 8, 2019

These data provide a proof of concept that Apple products and other consumer devices can play a role in monitoring or identifying disease symptoms.

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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 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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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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Mobi Health News

AUGUST 6, 2019

Their platform is now being used by medical students at the OxSTaR centre (Oxford Simulation, Teaching and Research).

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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

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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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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Mobi Health News

AUGUST 7, 2019

Using data from NASA, the startup will be building tools that show how low gravity affects the human body, and how medical issues can be addressed during spaceflight.

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FierceHealthIT

AUGUST 5, 2019

Breaches of patient privacy appear to be on the rise in the first half of 2019 with an alarming number of records affected by security incidents: 31.6 million. That's more than double what the healthcare industry experienced throughout the entire year of 2018, according to a new report.

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Electronic Health Reporter

AUGUST 9, 2019

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Abhinav Shashank, CEO and co-founder, Innovaccer. “Relief from deadly pain is just a pill away!” How many times have we heard catchlines like these? It was easy to get your hands on colorful pills and capsules that could ease off the pain and were easily available to act as a part-time solution to various […].

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Morning eHealth

AUGUST 5, 2019

Interest groups try to make their mark on surprise billing legislation — Almost 32 million patients’ records breached in 2019

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