Sat.May 15, 2021 - Fri.May 21, 2021

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How We Launch New Telehealth Programs in One Month

Health Recovery Solutions

Have you ever wondered how HRS is able to work with organizations to launch new programs in one month? This blog will share insight into how the HRS Implementation Team works to create an Implementation Plan for each client that results in efficient and quick new program launches.

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Nurses Hacking for Health and Compassionomics

Health Populi

The hearts and minds of nurses are fertile and inspirational sources and engines for health care innovation. This past weekend, and for the second time, I had the privilege and opportunity to be a panelist for the perennial hackathon meet-up of Nurse Hack 4 Health , sponsored by Microsoft, Johnson & Johnson, Sonnier, and DevUp. This round, the hackathon attracted hundreds of nurses from at least 20 countries and 30 U.S. states.

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The NHS needs to push harder on digital transformation

Digital Leaders HealthTech

Digital transformation was at the top of the NHS agenda for this decade – one that has been accelerated by the plethora of digitally enabled ways of working during the pandemic. While the last year has undoubtedly heralded the spring shoots of transformation, there is so much to be done to build upon this and accelerate further. Do stakeholders, for example – both patients and healthcare providers (HCP) – understand the value of digital to drive change at a fundamental level?

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Evaluating technology tools for clinical use

KevinMD

It will not come as a surprise to my fellow clinicians that the pandemic has spurred a boom in digital health and health technology innovation, evidenced by the increasing sales pitches we receive for these new solutions. Our practice has experienced both successful and unsuccessful technology partnerships, and we have developed a framework for evaluating the solutions.

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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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Google gives a sneak peek into its new AI dermatology assistant

Mobi Health News

Users are able to get a list of potential conditions and send their information to their providers.

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KLAS: Teladoc, Epic report widest breadth of telehealth capabilities

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

In a new report examining the rapidly evolving telehealth landscape, KLAS found that vendors self-reported a wide array of capabilities – and it noted that different companies can meet different customers' needs. KLAS also found varying levels of self-reported customer adoption of vendors' tools across four common telehealth scenarios.

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How Piedmont Healthcare turned to a mobile app to streamline COVID-19 vaccine distribution

FierceHealthIT

How Piedmont Healthcare turned to a mobile app to streamline COVID-19 vaccine distribution. hlandi. Thu, 05/20/2021 - 18:13.

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Mental health chatbot does best when acknowledging it's not human

Mobi Health News

The researchers also noted that Woebot’s bond scores were higher than other Internet-based CBT programs.

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HIMSS21 and HLTH to Require Proof of COVID Vaccination at Upcoming In-Person Events

Healthcare IT Today

As we head into summer, I know that many in the health IT community are watching to see the various health and safety protocols that are put in place for health IT events and conferences that are scheduled for the end of Summer and Fall. Today, we got big announcements from both HIMSS and HLTH […].

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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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Telehealth can be an effective alternative for seniors, study shows

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A wide-ranging study published in the Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare this past month found that telehealth can be an effective modality of care for patients over 60, particularly when deployed in the confines of their existing primary care provider. When researchers, including a team from the West Health Institute, which focuses on addressing the care needs of seniors, analyzed 313,516 telehealth visits across three healthcare organizations, they found that virtual encounters successfully

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Google debuts AI-powered app to help consumers identify common skin conditions

FierceHealthIT

Google debuts AI-powered app to help consumers identify common skin conditions. hlandi. Wed, 05/19/2021 - 07:00.

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White House partnership with dating apps hopes to boost vaccination rates in young people

Mobi Health News

Users on the partner apps will get access to premium content if they show proof of vaccination.

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Security Threats Loom as People Return to the Office Warns Blackberry

Healthcare IT Today

In a recent survey conducted by Blackberry, 9 out of 10 respondents reported that they were concerned about staff returning from work-at-home with systems that are unpatched and out of date. To deal with this challenge, Blackberry suggests an approach similar to how COVID cases are handled. I honestly had not thought about the potential […].

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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 IT leaders are reimagining and repurposing technologies to handle new challenges

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Lord knows that through the bedlam of the past year-plus, there have been countless lessons to be learned in healthcare and health IT. Executives have been facing challenges they've never had to contend with before. But they've also been dreaming up creative solutions. In this newest installment in Healthcare IT News ' feature story series, Health IT Lessons Learned in the COVID-19 Era – read others in the series here – we talk with four health IT executives with very dif

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HIMSS21 to require conference attendees, exhibitors to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19

FierceHealthIT

HIMSS21 to require conference attendees, exhibitors to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. hlandi. Sun, 05/16/2021 - 19:20.

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Telehealth staffing business Wheel lands $50M to build out tech and clinician networks

Mobi Health News

Wheel provides two main services: telehealth staffing opportunities for clinicians and a scalable virtual care platform for companies.

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Payors and Providers, Not Clinicians, Might Drive MedTech Going Forward

Healthcare IT Today

As payors and providers build their enterprises around digital tools, the very nature of the medtech business is changing substantially. According to new research from Frost & Sullivan, medtech vendors are rethinking what they do as hospitals move from high-acuity and high-dependency care to decentralized models. These vendors, in turn, are beginning to rely on […].

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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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Amazon in talks to launch at-home medical testing service, says Insider

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Amazon is reportedly weighing the launch of a service offering at-home medical tests, signaling yet another foray into healthcare from the technology giant. According to reporting from Insider , Amazon is considering launching an at-home COVID-19-testing kit in June, and potentially ones for respiratory and sexually transmitted infections. "Amazon's long-term goal is to expand into other areas, such as clinical genomics, and launch a third-party marketplace that sells medical tests from

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Telehealth staffing and tech services startup Wheel banks $50M to power virtual care

FierceHealthIT

Telehealth staffing and tech services startup Wheel banks $50M to power virtual care. hlandi. Fri, 05/21/2021 - 11:41.

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Japanese firms Sysmex and ThinkCyte team up to develop AI-powered tech for IVD

Mobi Health News

The companies will develop a solution based on a new technique of flow cytometry that enables fast and accurate cell analysis using AI.

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Buying or Selling A Medical Practice

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Barry Posner, Esq., partner at Kudman Trachten Aloe & Posner LLP. The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on many people’s lives, not the least of whom are the many brave and selfless frontline providers of healthcare services, including doctors, nurses, home health aides and others in a […].

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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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Mobile patient communication and telehealth tool helps transform Indiana Hernia Center

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Dr. Paul Szotek of the Indiana Hernia Center in Carmel, Indiana, has some very strong feelings about what he calls the loss of the doctor-patient relationship. THE PROBLEM. The corporate takeover of healthcare and the exodus of physicians from private practice into employed positions, combined with sub-par deployment of electronic health records and patient portals, has resulted in increasing patient and physician dissatisfaction with the current healthcare delivery model, he contended.

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OptumRx analysts see more pharmacy fraud activity amid COVID-19

FierceHealthIT

OptumRx analysts see more pharmacy fraud activity amid COVID-19. pminemyer. Fri, 05/21/2021 - 13:00.

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Osler Technology launches 'Netflix-styled' healthcare education app

Mobi Health News

The platform provides free learning materials for healthcare professionals in acute care.

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#HITtheTrails with the HIT Like a Girl Podcast

Healthcare IT Today

This weekend was a unique one for me as I headed to California for a camping trip. First, it was one of the first trips I’d taken since COVID-19. Second, it was a chance to get out and see the start of the HIT Like A Girl Podcast’s epic journey across the country and back […].

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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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Doctors provide free telehealth services for COVID-19 patients in India

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Volunteer doctors from the US-based American Association of Physicians of Indian-Origin and Hindu faith-based group Sewa International have been offering teleconsultations and medical advice to COVID-19 patients in India via the eGlobalDoctors platform. WHAT THEY DO. Over 100 volunteer physicians from both AAPI and Sewa International have joined its platform, according to eGlobalDoctors Chairman Dr Sreeni Gangasani.

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Eli Lilly wants court to halt HRSA from issuing penalties over 340B contract pharmacy moves

FierceHealthIT

Eli Lilly wants court to halt HRSA from issuing penalties over 340B contract pharmacy moves. rking. Fri, 05/21/2021 - 11:29.

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DarioHealth expands mental health foothold with wayForward acquisition

Mobi Health News

DarioHealth has made a number of M&As over the last year, boosting its services.