Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 22, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic brought telemedicine technology and services to a mainstream audience – like it or not. As it turned out, studies have shown that a great many patients and providers like the flexibility that telemedicine affords. Liz Fobare is vice president of product management at Kareo, a vendor of cloud-based clinical and practice management software for independent healthcare practices and billing companies.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

AUGUST 24, 2022

Though many people have used remote healthcare for the pandemic, people experiencing healthcare disparities and older adults with co-morbidities have been challenged when using telehealth. Many disadvantaged people don’t have the technology or the digital health literacy to access or benefit from video consultations, forcing them to rely on audio-only telehealth.

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Mend

AUGUST 25, 2022

A recent study from the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine used data from a rural Appalachian population and found that telemedicine is an effective alternative to in-person care, resulting in higher attendance rates. In this study, researchers looked at data from the West Virginia University Department of Family Medicine, excluding data from patients who live more than 60 miles outside the state line.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 24, 2022

The first article in this series, Disabilities and Accessibility in Health IT: The Need Is Constant , introduced the importance of designing web sites and other health care tools for many different types of people. In this article, we’ll look at how far you can go with the automation of web site accessibility. Automation and the human factor. In most endeavors, computers can provide help while leaving tasks that require human intervention, a role for the computer that user interaction pion

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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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Society for Participatory Medicine

AUGUST 23, 2022

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AUGUST 22, 2022

Make buffering and latency a thing of the past. Learn how to solve telehealth connectivity issues with the latest innovations in technology. If you’ve ever experienced telehealth connectivity issues, you already know how frustrating it can be for your practice. After all, if you can’t easily connect with your patients, delivering virtual care can be challenging or impossible.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 23, 2022

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TheraNest

AUGUST 24, 2022

Reading Time: 5 Minutes. Mental health conditions can occur due to various causes, including a patient’s overall physiological state. For example, an injury to the brain or infection can result in a mental illness. According to the University of Utah Health , mental and physiological health should be equally prioritized [1]. Many physiological factors can contribute to developing a mental health condition.

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Mobi Health News

AUGUST 24, 2022

Neil Lindsay, senior vice president of Amazon Health Services, said the telehealth service was "not a complete enough offering for the large enterprise customers we have been targeting, and wasn’t going to work long-term.

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Health Populi

AUGUST 24, 2022

There is a direct association between a person’s health status and patient outcomes and their financial health, quantified in original research published this week in JAMA Internal Medicine. Researchers from the University of Michigan (my alma mater) Medical School and Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation analyzed two years of commercial insurance claims data generated between January 2019 and January 2021, linking to commercial credit data from January 2021 for patients enrolled

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 23, 2022

MaineGeneral Health in Augusta had high, rising readmission rates for congestive heart failure. In January 2020, the organization launched a remote patient monitoring pilot, working with vendor Health Recovery Solutions to monitor CHF patients after discharge from the hospital. THE PROBLEM. Upon discharge, patients often need support to understand their symptoms and warning signs after returning home.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

AUGUST 24, 2022

In recent years, TV Remote control devices became more usable – except for Apple’s. Rant on. Starting with the older one (“ Ridiculously symmetrical and highly unusable ”) to the most recent Siri remote – where they give up on usable buttons and enable changing the channel by voice. You gotta love a company with a device so devoid of buttons – and so easily off the rails with an accidental touch.

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Mobi Health News

AUGUST 22, 2022

One of the projects will develop a digital navigator to support people with chronic conditions.

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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 22, 2022

“Partnerships, including JVs and alliances with other healthcare organizations and with new entrants, are just one way to access new capabilities, unlock speed to market, and achieve capital, scale, and operational efficiencies” in health care transformations. “In an environment with continued competition for attractive assets and significant capital in play from institutional investors, these partnerships may also be the most accessible way for organizations to capture value i

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 25, 2022

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 25, 2022

The previous articles in this series, Disabilities and Accessibility in Health IT: The Need Is Constant and Automating Accessibility in Health IT , explored the current landscape in accommodating diverse patients and web site visitors in health care. This article explores some important areas I haven’t yet touched on, and ends with an appeal for better web sites for all.

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Mobi Health News

AUGUST 25, 2022

Insurance navigator Fair Square Medicare raises $15 million, AI-enabled prostate cancer care startup Avenda Health scores $10 million, and oncology clinical trial startup Trial Library emerges from stealth with $5 million.

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Health Populi

AUGUST 26, 2022

In a busy week of news in the health care and digital health world, it would be easy to miss a press release published on 23rd August on the food-as-medicine front. But don’t blink this snippet away. It is another strong signal about the growing blur between grocery stores, food, digital tech, and population health. The digital health platform LLENA (AI) announced its collaboration with Walmart to support people managing diabetes with personalized nutrition support from data tracking pulli

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 26, 2022

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 26, 2022

New data released by Medical Group Management Association ( MGMA ) shows that revenue from value-based contracts was only 5.5% in surgical specialties, 6.7% in primary care, and 14.7% in nonsurgical specialties. The median revenue from value-based contracts was $30,922 per FTE provider. The data shows that fee-for-service still dominates. Value-Based Care.

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Mobi Health News

AUGUST 24, 2022

The Inspire 3 will be available worldwide in September, while the higher-end Versa 4 and Sense 2 will be available in the fall.

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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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Telebehavioral Health Institute

AUGUST 24, 2022

Amazon has partnered with Ginger to add behavioral health services. The company will offer telehealth services through Amazon Care , allowing consumers to quickly see a healthcare professional via video or chat. In addition, Ginger provides home and office visits and prescription delivery. The partnership with Ginger will allow Amazon Care to offer behavioral health services.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 25, 2022

Louisville-based ScionHealth system, the combined LifePoint Health and Kindred Healthcare delivery network, and Cadence, a New York-based healthcare technology company, are implementing a remote patient monitoring platform starting with 18 community hospitals in 12 states. WHY IT MATTERS. With RPM, ScionHealth patients with chronic conditions could spend more time at home with their families, or doing what they love where they live, instead of heading back to the hospital or doctor's office,

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 23, 2022

This week I’m attending the The Civitas Networks for Health 2022 Annual Conference, a Collaboration with the DirectTrust Summit, which I previously described as The Woodstock of Healthcare Interoperability. I’m happy to say that it’s lived up to billing with an incredible group of people who understand the challenges of health data exchange.

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Mobi Health News

AUGUST 26, 2022

According to the World Health Organization, breast cancer survival rates vary significantly between different countries.

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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.

TheraNest

AUGUST 22, 2022

Reading Time: 6 Minutes. September is almost here, and that means back to school for many children and families. For some, this time of year is exciting and filled with new opportunities. But for others, it can be a difficult and anxiety-provoking experience. Many students feel pressure to get good grades or fit in with their classmates. And for some, the thought of returning to school can bring on feelings of sadness, loneliness, or fear.

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

AUGUST 22, 2022

Developing a strong immune system is a wise goal, and the occurrences of the COVID-19 pandemic have served as a powerful reminder of why you should prioritize it. The weaker your body’s defenses are, the more easily your life may be interrupted by whatever condition is going around — and although COVID-19 has done a […]. The post Things That Suppress Your Immune System appeared first on Healthystic.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 23, 2022

Of all industries, health care above all should provide accessible web sites to support people with disabilities or special needs. Our field deals disproportionately with the elderly and with people who suffer a range of disabilities, physical and mental. Furthermore, the field is getting more and more digital with wellness sites, telehealth, and fitness devices—so making them accessible is crucial to making health care accessible.

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