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10 Healthcare Technology Predictions For 2022 From Wolters Kluwer Health

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. While the COVID-19 pandemic forced healthcare into a reactionary crisis state in 2020, 2021 offered an opportunity to rethink traditional care delivery models. Divergent views on vaccines, powerful COVID-19 variants and ongoing capacity issues have […].

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Survey: Telehealth adoption highest among the young, educated and wealthy

Mobi Health News

Rock Health’s 2021 Digital Health Consumer Adoption Survey also found an increase in live video telemedicine and a decrease in satisfaction with telehealth compared with in-person care.

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What Your Healthcare Organization Can do to Make Patients More Comfortable with Telepsych

Iris Telehealth

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth has become a mainstay for patients across the country. The American Telemedicine Association (ATA) reports the following data: 28 studies found that more than 80% of patients indicated satisfaction with telehealth. 75% of people expect virtual care to become a standard part of their care. 85.52% report that telemedicine has made getting the care they need easier.

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How to get clinicians more comfortable with delivering telemedicine

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

While there were certainly many clinicians performing telemedicine before COVID-19 struck in early 2020, the pandemic foisted telehealth on countless numbers of additional physicians and nurses, forcing them to get up to speed and feel comfortable with the technology. But many caregivers still struggle with the different paradigm for delivering healthcare.

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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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Popular Methods That You Can Utilize To Promote The Most Positive Frame of Mind In 2022

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. With the new year soon upon us, there’s no time like the present to start establishing some beneficial goals and resolutions that you can set to make 2022 the most enjoyable year yet. One area […]. The article Popular Methods That You Can Utilize To Promote The Most Positive Frame of Mind In 2022 appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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SMART Health Card Emerging As Model For Sharing Covid Vaccine Data

Healthcare IT Today

In recent times, as the demand for proof of COVID vaccination status has climbed, the healthcare industry has scrambled to find effective ways of sharing vaccine data between varied locations. As readers know, sharing any kind of health data is still a best a challenge, but given the circumstances, most parties involved don’t have a […].

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Australia working towards 'permanent' telehealth

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The Australian government has set aside A$106 million ($76 million) over four years to support what it calls "permanent" telehealth, which will ensure flexibility in healthcare delivery and continuous health consultations via phone or online. WHY IT MATTERS. Telehealth, according to the federal government, has been "transformational" to the delivery of healthcare and "underpinned much" of its COVID-19 response.

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Insurtech platform HealthCare.com banks $180M, boosts valuation to $1B

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Insurtech platform HealthCare.com banks $180M, boosts valuation to $1B. rtorrence. Mon, 12/13/2021 - 15:15.

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From Alexa to COVID-19 tests, Amazon expands healthcare aspirations in 2021

Mobi Health News

Alexa made moves into health systems and elder care, a new Halo wearable was released and the Amazon Care virtual care service began its expansion this year.

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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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Oracle in Talks to Acquire Cerner

Healthcare IT Today

The big news being reported by the Wall Street Journal is that Oracle is talking with Cerner about an acquisition. You may remember that we previously wrote about rumors that Cerner was an acquisition target for Microsoft and Google. While I always felt like those were a bit of a pipe dream, Oracle would be […].

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Telehealth and community broadband, in sickness and in health

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Cloud Computing Network Infrastructure Patient Engagement Population Health Telehealth Delivering virtual care via community broadband offers big financial and quality of life benefits, says our contributing writer, opening avenues to both digital equity and health equity. Craig Settles Telehealth and community broadband are symbiotic technologies. Much more than mere video chats, telehealth uses intranets and the internet networks to observe, diagnose, initiate or otherwise medically intervene,

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Acknowledging The Price of Avoidable Health Expenses: Strategies To Lower Such Spending

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By John Guiliana, DPM, MS, medical director of podiatry, ModMed. The flaws in our healthcare system that have bloated the cost of care to nearly one-fifth of the United States gross domestic product are too […]. The article Acknowledging The Price of Avoidable Health Expenses: Strategies To Lower Such Spending appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Mightier scores $17M for video games teaching emotional regulation to kids

Mobi Health News

The games are geared toward children who need help with anxiety, tantrums or anger, but also those with diagnoses like ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder and autism spectrum disorder.

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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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Oracle in talks to buy Cerner in potential $30B deal: WSJ

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Oracle in talks to buy Cerner in potential $30B deal: WSJ. hlandi. Fri, 12/17/2021 - 07:56.

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Former CMS chief of staff previews 4 areas of value-based care in 2022

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Value-based care continues to take root in healthcare. It's clear the future of reimbursement will at minimum include a heaping portion of providers being paid for value as opposed to volume. This is why, as the new year approaches, Healthcare IT News has sat down with an expert in value-based care to get his views on what 2022 will hold for the payment system.

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Transformation Fuels Opportunities For Healthcare Leaders

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Scott Overholt, chief business officer, Vyne Medical. Healthcare is ever evolving and constantly shifting in response to consumer trends, regulatory changes and new technologies. Typically, these changes take place gradually with adoption rolling out […].

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Mental health startup UpLift raises $8M to add psychiatry services

Mobi Health News

The company also plans to expand geographically in 2022.

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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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Hospitals across the country running out of beds, reducing surgeries amid latest COVID surge

FierceHealthIT

Hospitals across the country running out of beds, reducing surgeries amid latest COVID surge. hlandi. Sun, 12/12/2021 - 22:15.

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Amazon taps former head of Prime to lead health efforts

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Amazon has appointed Neil Lindsay, who formerly oversaw the tech giant's Prime and Marketing vertical, to lead the company's health efforts. As CNBC reported this week , Lindsay's LinkedIn profile now lists him as senior vice president of health and brand as part of the company's worldwide consumer business. Sources familiar with the situation said that Lindsay took on a new role in November to lead Amazon's pharmacy, telehealth and diagnostics teams, but that he will continu

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Self Care and Public Health Prevention Measures – #HITsm Chat Topic

Healthcare IT Today

We’re excited to share the topic and questions for this week’s #HITsm chat happening Friday, 12/17 at Noon ET (9 AM PT). This week’s chat will be hosted by Maram Museitif (@MaramMPH) on the topic “Self-care in Light of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Public Health Preventions.” Our lives have changed forever since the COVID-19 pandemic. The […].

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Apple continues to team up with researchers, adds to its wearables in 2021

Mobi Health News

MobiHealthNews looks back on a year of Apple news.

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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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KFF poll: Half of US adults avoided care in the past year due to costs

FierceHealthIT

KFF poll: Half of US adults avoided care in the past year due to costs. agliadkovskaya. Thu, 12/16/2021 - 13:51.

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Legislators float bipartisan bill to safeguard telehealth

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A group of legislators from the House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee have introduced a bill aimed at temporarily extending telehealth flexibilities established during the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill, the Telehealth Extension Act , would also end geographic and site restrictions on approved telemedicine services for Medicare beneficiaries. "Expanded access to telehealth, permitted by emergency waivers, has transformed healthcare delivery – helping patients connect easily and safely

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How Patient Portals Are Changing the Game in Patient Care

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Doreen DeGroff, Senior Product Director MEDITECH, CereCore. Patient portals have existed since the late 1990s, but the onset of a global pandemic triggered a drastic shift within the healthcare community and fueled interest in patient portals. According to The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, […].

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Vantari VR to introduce virtual right heart catheter training course

Mobi Health News

The training programme was first developed in 2017 by an Australian cardiologist together with Janssen Pharmaceuticals.

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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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Federal appeals court revives Biden's vaccine mandate for health workers in 26 states

FierceHealthIT

Federal appeals court revives Biden's vaccine mandate for health workers in 26 states. hlandi. Thu, 12/16/2021 - 16:52.

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DOJ charges four in $37M global telehealth fraud scheme

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The U.S. Department of Justice announced this past Friday that it had charged four people, one of whom is a licensed physician, in an international telehealth fraud and kickback scheme. According to the indictment , starting in May 2014 the defendants and their co-conspirators allegedly used telehealth to generate prescriptions for compounded medications and durable medical equipment, regardless of medical necessity.

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eVisit Wraps Up an Exciting Year in Virtual Care

eVisit

A lot happened this year in the virtual care industry, including everything from new legislation to greater adoption to exciting innovations, and to top it all off, we celebrated the first national Telehealth Awareness Week in September. This all points to an industry buzzing with excitement and great potential.