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7 Key Trends to Watch from Aging and Health Technology Watch

Aging in Place Technology Watch

What trends matter this year and beyond? In 2022, the oldest baby boomer turns 76, while the population aged 65+ will exceed 54 million. Trends accelerated by the pandemic continue to emerge, and the population aged 50+ will continue to purchase and use technology, accounting for an estimated 51% of technology spending by 2030. In an interview with Best Buy Health for their 800,000 recipient newsletter, these were the 7 trends we identified that will persist throughout the year -- and beyond.

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Digital Health* – From Zero to Hero to ??

Digital Health

I had the pleasure of keynoting the recent UCLA Medtech Partnering Conference, where they asked me to speak on digital health,* and particularly its current state and where I see the opportunities and challenges over the next few years. I was happy to speak at this conference in part because it creates a forum to […].

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6 Ways To Improve The Telehealth Patient Experience

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Access to healthcare has become even more critical than ever. The COVID-19 surge did not stop healthcare workers from fulfilling their oath and addressing medical concerns quickly and appropriately. Telehealth is not a novel idea; […]. The article 6 Ways To Improve The Telehealth Patient Experience appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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How open source innovation can mitigate digital health inequities

Mobi Health News

During HIMSS22, presenters discussed how an open source model of sharing ideas and innovation could help solve access inequities in digital health.

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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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Physician venture investor talks telehealth, digital therapeutics, Medicaid tech

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

GSR Ventures, a $3 billion assets under management venture firm investing in early-stage digital health companies, is an unusual venture firm: The partners all are former practicing physicians and former successful healthcare technology entrepreneurs themselves. This hands-on experience in the industry gives them the opportunity to bring their medical knowledge and business-growing experience into their investment strategy and process – with the ultimate aim of improving patient care and o

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What John Mackey of Whole Foods Said at the 2022 HIMSS Conference – and Why This is Important for the Whole Health Ecosystem

Health Populi

HIMSS convenes its annual conference this week in Orlando, kicking off with an Executive Summit that featured John Mackey , the CEO and Co-Founder of Whole Foods, in conversation with Cris Ross, CIO of the Mayo Clinic. Mackey said in support of his long-held belief that food is the”best solution” to address Americans’ health. As for health care? Not so much, at least as it’s delivered in the United States. ”Why don’t we have clinics that help people change their diets and lifestyles so that they

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After a giant funding year, what's next for health tech investment?

Mobi Health News

During a discussion at HIMSS22, venture capital panelists discussed the big investment trends, funding in 2022 and the role of big tech.

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At HIMSS22, Microsoft and Salesforce expand their healthcare offerings

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

ORLANDO, Fla. – Microsoft has announced advancements in cloud technologies for healthcare and life sciences with the general availability of Azure Health Data Services and updates to Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare. Combined with the recent close of its acquisition of Nuance Communications, Microsoft seeks to amplify healthcare organizations' ability to help others by leveraging artificial intelligence to address the biggest challenges transforming the future of healthcare.

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Principal Technologies Adds Vision Surgery AI to its MedTech Portfolio

Healthcare IT Today

Principal Technologies Inc. (the “Company”) (TSXV: PTEC.P), which is building a diverse portfolio of investments in healthcare technology companies, is pleased to announce that it has completed an investment in Vision Surgery AI, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) technology company. Vision Surgery AI’s technology uses advanced computer vision and AI to monitor surgical teams and operating room […].

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Real-Life Examples of HIPAA Violations and How to Avoid Them

Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer

Download our 30-minute webinar where we delve into real-life examples of HIPAA violations and preventative measures every organization should know! You will learn: The critical factors that lead to HIPAA violations and how to identify them. Three compelling real-life cases of organizations that faced severe HIPAA penalties. Proven strategies to safeguard YOUR organization against HIPAA violations.

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Why Healthcare Consulting is Important

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. In recent years, the healthcare consulting industry has seen a lot of expansion. Increased access to health insurance has resulted in increased demand for services, posing new obstacles for healthcare professionals. But what precisely is […]. The article Why Healthcare Consulting is Important appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Lack of relevant talent the main hurdle for healthcare technology startups in APAC, says report

Mobi Health News

Medical device company Medtronic has unveiled a report illustrating the opportunities and challenges in the healthcare technology startup scene.

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HIMSS22: Caregility debuts hybrid care bedside telehealth; Kajeet and VSee partner for RPM

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

At HIMSS22, Caregility, a telehealth technology and services vendor, has introduced Inpatient Virtual Engagement, a new integrated clinical system designed to complement inpatient care with virtual care to enable hybrid care delivery at the patient bedside. At the core of the subscription-based solution-as-a-service are three components, including: the company's new Access Point of Care System (APS100) for lower acuity patient settings; an administration portal to centralize multiple telehea

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Consumer and Patient Experience – Same or Different?

Healthcare IT Today

The term “consumer experience” has become more prevalent in healthcare over the past couple of years. Many Health IT companies and organizations use the term interchangeably with “patient experience”. That is a mistake according to an expert panel at the 2022 HIMSS conference. The two are not the same. Patients Are Not Homogenous Day 1 […].

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Patient Engagement & Cultural Competence Training Roadmap: A Guide to Reducing Staff Burnout

Speaker: Dr. Mauvareen Beverley, Patient Engagement and Cultural Competence Specialist

If you’re a healthcare provider, chances are you have experienced symptoms of burnout yourself or have colleagues who are currently facing extreme career dissatisfaction. One of the many ways to partially alleviate burnout is active patient engagement. By engaging with patients to understand their needs and preferences, healthcare providers can develop treatments tailored to the individual patient.

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Would ‘Jaggery’ Be More Beneficial for Losing Weight Than Adding Sugar To Your Diet?

Health and Wellness Blog | Uplifting People To Live A Healthier Life

When opposed to sugar, Jaggery is frequently promoted as a safer alternative. Could it be, however, a viable weight-loss opportunity? Continue reading to find why and how. Have been you attempting to reduce pounds but can’t stop yourself from eating anything delightful? If you’re attempting to lose weight, sugar is not your closest buddy.

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Social media data could be key to tracking disease patterns

Mobi Health News

Optum Group shares data on social media's link to tracking the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Firefly Health adds digestive care to telehealth network; eVisit unveils reporting dashboard

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

At HIMSS22, Firefly Health, a virtual-first healthcare company, has named Oshi Health, a virtual specialty care company specializing in gastrointestinal health, as its preferred partner for digestive care. Digestive health issues include a wide-ranging set of symptoms and conditions that affect one in five working age adults in America and incur higher direct healthcare costs than heart disease, Firefly said.

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Fujitsu fi-8170 Scanner Review for Healthcare Organizations

Healthcare IT Today

In the early days of my healthcare IT career, I made a big mistake in the types of scanners I implemented to scan into the EHR. After literally burning through a 3-in-1 scanner/printer combo until it was unusable, I realized that we needed to invest in a scanner that could handle the high volume scanning […].

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How to Battle Layoffs: The Career Star Accelerator Bootcamp

Facing layoffs in your organization? Support your team members' career transition with Career Star Accelerator Bootcamp: Custom Resume & LinkedIn Revamp + 6 Weeks of Career Coaching. Our certified resume writers will create job search-winning resumes and LinkedIn profiles while they work with a career coach to learn unique strategies to stand out, attract the right employers, automate their job search, and land their dream job.

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What’s For Dinner? Just Ask The AI

Health and Wellness Blog | Uplifting People To Live A Healthier Life

The secret to a healthy lifestyle isn’t just exercise—it’s also what you’re eating. The nearly $14 billion weight-loss market demonstrates just how many of us could use a little help in that area, and where AI can excel. If you’re like most people, the question of what’s for dinner is met with dread at the […]. The post What’s For Dinner? Just Ask The AI appeared first on Healthystic.

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Tech's role in the patient-to-consumer evolution

Mobi Health News

Deloitte's Bill Fera discussed at HIMSS22 what a post-pandemic digital future could look like.

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HIMSSCast: The role of telehealth in gender-affirming care

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The rise in telehealth utilization, especially amid the COVID-19 pandemic, has highlighted the potential of virtual care to expand access to services. These can be particularly important for those who may face hurdles to brick-and-mortar care. Dr. Jerrica Kirkley, cofounder and chief medical officer of Plume, joins Healthcare IT News Senior Editor Kat Jercich to discuss the potential of telemedicine for trans and gender-nonconforming people.

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Dropping the F-Word at HIMSS22

Healthcare IT Today

Fax is not a vulgarity in the English language, but in healthcare, it is close to being one. The word conjures up images of medical charts printed on curled thermal paper. It is a horrible way to deliver information to patients. However, it is a viable technology that is still one of the most ubiquitous […].

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Pricing for Profit: How to Set, Negotiate, and Succeed

Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a

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How Iris Telehealth’s Sustainable Care Approach Compares to Locum Tenens

Iris Telehealth

Medical and locum tenens groups often get compared but have distinct differences in their approach to patient care, the provider selection process, and care team integration. At Iris Telehealth , we’re a medical group facilitating telepsychiatry services to communities across the country. Our behavioral health providers work with patients and organizations to provide high-quality, value-based care.

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As crisis mode ends, hospitals renew focus on the patient experience

Mobi Health News

Speakers at HIMSS22's Patient Experience Forum discuss the future of the caregiver and patient experience.

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How open source innovation can mitigate digital health inequities

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Enterprise Taxonomy: Node settings: Exclude from Accelerate RSS feed

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Canopy Launches Out of Stealth With $13 Million to Help Oncology Practices Adopt a Proactive Care Delivery Model

Healthcare IT Today

Canopy works with leading oncology practices nationwide to drive the best possible outcomes for over 50,000 cancer patients Canopy, the Intelligent Care Platform (ICP) for oncology, today announced it has raised $13 million in funding led by GSR Ventures, with participation from Samsung Next, UpWest, and other industry leaders and executives, such as Gil Shklarski […].

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Best Practices for Sharing Protected Health Information (PHI)

Explore essential topics in this ebook, including what constitutes PHI and how to identify it using 18 indicators. Gain insights into the importance of safeguarding PHI to protect patient privacy and learn about the severe consequences of HIPAA violations. Discover practical strategies for securely exchanging PHI within your healthcare organization, including assessing risks and implementing effective safeguards.

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How Automation Tools Revolutionize Session Notes for Therapists

TheraNest

Note-taking is an essential and valuable component of any behavioral health provider’s job. Comprehensive notes that reflect a complete picture of the client’s time with you overflow into every other process. From forming treatment plans to tracking their progress, note-taking helps providers offer better care. Therapy notes are valuable because: They Are More Reliable Rather than depend on memory alone, therapy notes provide a dependable source of data for providers to recall info

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"If you don't ask, you don't know": Why gathering patient data is key to holistic care

Mobi Health News

Ascension's Dr. Baligh Yehia discussed the role of data in combating health inequities at HIMSS22.

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Electronic Caregiver debuts animated RPM tech; XRHealth, HTC unveil VR telehealth

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Electronic Caregiver, a digital health technology and services company, is debuting Addison the Virtual Caregiver at HIMSS22. The company labels Addison the next generation of remote patient monitoring technology that offers a solution to the caregiver shortage by providing healthcare management outside a doctor's four walls. Addison, to be released later this year, is a 3D-animated caregiver.