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A Matter of Trust, Perception, Risk, and Uncertainty – The Big Issues Raised by the Acquisition of PatientsLikeMe and Other Patient Data Transactions

Health Populi

By Susannah Fox, Jane Sarasohn-Kahn and Lisa Suennen. I’ve lived long enough to have learned. The closer you get to the fire the more you get burned. But that won’t happen to us. Cause it’s always been a matter of trust . A Matter of Trust, by Billy Joel. If you’re in health care and don’t live under a rock, you have probably heard that United Health Group (UHG) has acquired PatientsLikeMe (PLM).

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Digital Health | How emerging technologies are driving a revolution in healthcare

Waracle

History of emerging tech in health. From the first telephone pager – a critical communications device – used in New York City’s Jewish Hospital for the first time in 1950, to the EHR (Electronic Health Record) systems of the 60s, on through the decades straight to the to the appearance of the first mHealth apps and wearables just a few years ago, technology in healthcare could never be accused of standing still.

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Electronic health records cannot replace a doctor who knows you

KevinMD

The introduction of electronic health records (EHRs) was accompanied by a great deal of fanfare. Such systems, which replace old paper-based charts in doctor’s offices and hospitals, were designed to make patient data more accurate, safer and more accessible. It was also claimed that they would make it easier for doctors and other health professionals […].

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Can the bot-to-patient relationship improve patient engagement?

Mobi Health News

Medical chatbots are emerging as potential assistants in many areas of healthcare. Can an AI-fuelled robot help improve patient engagement in cancer care?

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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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The Transportation Effect In Healthcare: Improving Population Health Through Better Access To Care

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Hants Williams, director of clinical operations, VirtualHealth. The buzz around social determinants of health (SDoH) is making waves across the healthcare industry. Linked to roughly 80 percent of overall health, stakeholders are increasingly embracing the opportunity of addressing SDoH in care management workflows.

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Technology is corrupting the culture of medicine

KevinMD

To help then-candidate Bill Clinton remain focused on the No. 1 voter issue ahead of the 1992 presidential elections, political strategist James Carville coined an unforgettable mantra, which he posted inside Clinton campaign headquarters. It read, “The economy, stupid.” The quote became famous both for its edginess and wisdom, reminding us to separate the big […].

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Despite few industry exits, investors continue to pour money into digital health

Mobi Health News

$4.2 billion has already been invested into startups this year, according to Rock Health.

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Influx of EHR In-Basket Messages Leads to Greater Burnout, Study Finds

hea!thcare innovation - Clinical IT

It’s been widely-reported that the time physicians spend in the EHR is linked to higher levels of burnout

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SDoH Solutions, Referrals Must Be Integrated Within The Patient Record: Here’s Why

Electronic Health Reporter

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 health care 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 […].

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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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NewYork-Presbyterian plans to expand telehealth services with new innovation institute

FierceHealthIT

NewYork-Presbyterian, based in New York City, has launched the new Hauser Institute for Health Innovation with a specific focus on expanding telehealth services including remote patient monitoring and teleparamedics.

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Clinical trials can benefit from cloud tech's data security, ease of access

Mobi Health News

A knee-jerk reaction to the technology would keep pharma from its benefits.

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How We Can Prevent Physician Burnout From the First Day of Medical School

hea!thcare innovation - Clinical IT

The WHO’s recent classification of burnout as a medical diagnosis is helping physicians recognize the burnout they are experiencing. But more can be done to improve the work environment.

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More Than Half Of Seniors Willing To Use Telehealth

Healthcare IT Today

Results from a recent survey suggest that seniors are more comfortable with telehealth than you might think, especially given their techno-phobic reputation. As things stand, when seniors need off-hours care, telehealth consults are hardly the first thing that comes to their mind. Almost two-thirds of seniors responding to the survey reported that they’d go to […].

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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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Digital health investments in 2019 poised to surpass 2018: Rock Health

FierceHealthIT

Investors continue to have a strong appetite for digital health with investment in the sector totaling $4.2 billion across 180 deals through the first half of 2019. If this pace holds steady, the sector is on track to top 2018's annual funding total of $8.2 billion, according to Rock Health.

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One Drop's diabetes management product comes to Apple Stores

Mobi Health News

Certain locations are now carrying the One Drop Chrome blood glucose meter, which is accompanied by a lancing device, test strips and a one-year subscription to an accompanying mobile app.

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A Fresh Look at Telehealth Patient Demographics in 2019

Enzyme Health

Recent patient surveys shed light on who is using telemedicine, why they are using it, and how benefits and barriers to telehealth use are rapidly shifting as adoption grows. Explore the latest insights on telemedicine patients and find out what to expect the next time you pick up a telemedicine call. Knowing more about who your patients are and what they’re looking for in their medical practitioners is important for any doctor or nurse to know, but it’s especially important in a field like tele

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HFMA Recap – Technology’s Role in Value Based Care

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest blog post by Erin Wabol, Partner and CMO at Agency Ten22. The unique exhibit hall atmosphere introduced by the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) this year was met with cheers and jeers from health IT vendors and attendees alike. Exhibitors used convention center issued displays which created a more homogenized atmosphere […].

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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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6 ways smaller health systems are falling behind in cybersecurity: CHIME-KLAS survey

FierceHealthIT

While large healthcare organizations are successfully adopting best practices for cybersecurity, smaller health systems and hospitals are falling behind as budget constraints and a lack of qualified talent hinder progress, according to a new survey from KLAS Research and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME).

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Digital health investments bounced back in Q2 2019 with nearly $2.5B in funding

Mobi Health News

MobiHealthNews tracked 81 funding deals in April, May and June.

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Doctor's room of the future: The self-driving car

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Primary topic: Telehealth Disable Auto Tagging: Short Headline: Doctor's room of the future: The self-driving car Featured Decision Content: Region Tag: Europe/UK

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Older adults and screen time – what’s it mean?

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Pew’s latest opus examined screen time for older adults. The highlight of this document published in June – from age 60 to 80 and beyond, older adults spend more time on their screens (watching TV or videos) than on anything else other than sleep. And that includes time spent working. And one other interesting tidbit – 40% of those in their 60s are still working, which of course includes the un-retired.

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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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Encompass Health agrees to pay $48M in false claims case

FierceHealthIT

Encompass Health Corp. agreed to pay $48 million to resolve allegations that some of its facilities provided inaccurate information to Medicare to maintain their status as an inpatient rehabilitation facility and to earn a higher rate of reimbursement.

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The future of pharma: embracing opportunities, partnerships and hurdles

Mobi Health News

In July, MobiHealthNews will focus on how pharma companies are using digital tools for R&D, real-world evidence collection and exploring new therapeutics.

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Patients Say Access To Visit Notes Is Important In Maintaining Their Health

Healthcare IT Today

Back in 2010, a group of primary care doctors from three different healthcare organizations across the U.S. came together to try something different. The three institutions – Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Geisinger and University of Washington Medicine – conducted a one-year pilot of a new concept, dubbed OpenNotes, in which providers would share their clinical […].

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Keeping BlueKeep Away: What Every Healthcare Organization Needs To Know To Mitigate the Risk

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Chris Goettl, director of product management, security, Ivanti. The first months of 2019 have seen a record number of reported security vulnerabilities. But potentially the riskiest, is BlueKeep. BlueKeep is a vulnerability (CVE-2019-0708) that affects Windows 7, Windows XP, Server 2003, 2008 and 2008 R2, which many feel will be exploited soon.

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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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Economic cost of cancer in U.S. tops $94 billion annually: study

FierceHealthIT

State-by-state variations in cancer deaths suggest effective cancer prevention and treatment could yield economic benefits.

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12 digital health mergers and acquisitions from Q2 2019, plus 5 IPOs

Mobi Health News

While most of the financials remain undisclosed, the quarter included a number of interesting deals involving Apple, Best Buy, UnitedHealth Group, and Allscripts.

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QGenda Announces Acquisition of OpenTempo

Healthcare IT Today

QGenda, the leader of cloud-based, automated provider scheduling solutions, today announced its acquisition of OpenTempo, a leading innovator of clinical capacity management tools. By combining QGenda’s innovation in automated on call and provider scheduling, time tracking, and compensation management with OpenTempo’s expertise in clinical resource optimization and analytics, QGenda will deliver the only solution capable […].