Telemedicine advocates find opportunity in the opioid crisis
Morning eHealth
MAY 4, 2018
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FDA chief sees big things for AI in healthcare
Mobi Health News
APRIL 30, 2018
At AcademyHealth’s 2018 Health Datapalooza on Thursday, the US Food and Drug Administration offered a vote of confidence for artificial intelligence in healthcare, promising more refined strategies for regulation, touting its tech incubator for AI innovation, and announcing a new machine learning partnership with Harvard.
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Re-Imagining Healthcare – a Lesson from Von Clausewitz in the Fog of War
Health Populi
APRIL 29, 2018
When you’re on the battlefield and you can’t see what lies ahead, go high, recommended General Von Clausewitz in his book, On War. I paraphrase this prescription from the good General-strategist’s book, On War — “ War is the realm of uncertainty; three-quarters of the factors on which action in war is based are wrapped in a fog of greater or lesser uncertainty.
Digital Health: Caveat Emptor, Caveat Venditor, To Infinity and Beyond!
Digital Health
APRIL 29, 2018
Caveat Emptor, Caveat Venditor. That is my official blog post foreshadowing. The digital health rocket seems to have gotten supercharged lately, at least when it comes to fundraising. Depending on who you ask, either $1.62 billion (Rock Health’s count) or $2.5 billion (Mercom) or $2.8 billion (Startup Health’s count) was plowed into digital health companies […].
The Evolution of Communication in Healthcare Settings
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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.
Health insurance CEOs earned $342.6M in 2017
FierceHealthIT
MAY 4, 2018
We took a deep dive into financial filings of the country's top eight insurers to break down exactly how much CEOs brought home last year and how that compares to employee salaries.
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Healthcare Information In-Security Is the New Normal
Health Populi
APRIL 30, 2018
Three-fourths of healthcare providers experienced a data breach in 2017, according to the HIMSS 2018 Cybersecurity Survey. Health data insecurity is the new normal. A big piece of addressing the cybersecurity healthcare challenge is educating people who work in healthcare settings, and that has been under-funded. Only 41% of healthcare workers say they receive security training, a Forrester study learned in January 2018.
4 million lose coverage as insurance gains under ACA start to reverse
FierceHealthIT
MAY 4, 2018
Coverage gains made by the ACA are eroding as more Americans are now uninsured compared to 2016. The problem is likely to only get worse next year thanks to the GOP's repeal of the individual mandate.
To develop effective AI, developers and clinicians must work together
Mobi Health News
MAY 4, 2018
Worries about artificial intelligence replacing doctors — at least any time soon — have largely given way to a vision of doctors and algorithms working together to give patients the best possible treatment. But what exact shape that collaboration will take is still being hammered out by developers and doctors.
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.
Think Like a LEGO Builder in Healthcare – Considering PwC’s New Health Economy Vision
Health Populi
MAY 4, 2018
Expect “new combinations” of industry actors and technologies to reorganize and re-imagine healthcare, with an eye on both price and investments in customer experience (CX), PwC envisions in their latest report on The New Health Economy in the Age of Disruption. In this vision, healthcare will be a more flexible marketplace underpinned by data, platforms, and workers.
Part 2 legislative hearing scheduled
Morning eHealth
MAY 2, 2018
Telemedicine update — HIPAA and the White House docs
HHS Secretary: We need to drive "broader change" in health price transparency
FierceHealthIT
MAY 2, 2018
HHS Sec. Alex Azar offered his own firsthand experience with the healthcare system as he called for changes in health pricing.
Telemedicine has come to schools, now what standards are needed?
Mobi Health News
APRIL 30, 2018
When it’s the flu season, the line at the school nurse’s office is usually backed up to the door. As telemedicine continues to reduce the burden on clinics and other healthcare settings, more schools are now looking to the technology for help.
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
Food as Medicine – Philips’ Take On An Apple A Day from the Rijksmuseum
Health Populi
MAY 1, 2018
What if you went to visit a Vermeer still life with fruit, vegetables, and flowers, and the only image you saw in the famous painting was the flower and an urn? That’s exactly what happened to museum-goers visiting Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum. These art patrons witnessed a museum guard literally pulling an apple out of a painting, to leave a barren portrait of an urn and little else.
ATA sees physician burnout as a telemedicine opportunity
Morning eHealth
MAY 1, 2018
Why clinicians need ‘explainable AI’ — Sign of hope for virtual diabetes prevention?
Industry Voices—Why insurers are spending billions to acquire physician practices
FierceHealthIT
APRIL 30, 2018
The actual work of boosting healthcare quality and reining in costs gets done in medical offices, not corporate cubicles. Dan Mendelson, president of Avalere Health, discusses insurers' recent push into value-based care.
How telemedicine is providing in-home psychotherapy for veterans' diverse conditions
Mobi Health News
MAY 1, 2018
Despite the fact that the Department of Veterans Affairs is the largest healthcare system in the country, for a lot of veterans coming into to a clinic is difficult. It would be impossible for a clinic to be in every veteran's neighborhood — that’s where telemedicine comes in.
Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide
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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.
It's not about your grandmother - 10 steps before launching!
Aging in Place Technology Watch
MAY 2, 2018
You want to launch a boomer/senior, home health tech, caregiving, product or service. Or other. Your new company gets ready to travel into battle for west coast networking , or you're back from San Francisco or Silicon Valley , consider this guidance, now that cards have been exchanged and follow-up emails sent. Soon your new or existing company will officially launch a new product or service, or a much-anticipated offering will finally ship.
More Short Takes at #HIMSS18 – Harlow On Healthcare
Health Blawg
APRIL 30, 2018
While at the HIMSS annual conference this year I spoke with many healthcare technology company leaders. I am pleased to share some of those conversations here. This selection focuses on collecting and understanding data, using it to create information that can be used to improve health and healthcare. Please check out some of my other short takes from #HIMSS18 as well.
Most ACOs would flee Medicare program if pushed to take on more risk
FierceHealthIT
MAY 2, 2018
A substantial number of providers plan to leave their ACO program if the Medicare agency doesn't allow them to remain in non-risk-based tracks, according to a new survey. But the CMS has given confusing signs on whether it will act on the concerns.
Google, Fitbit collaboration aims to deliver comprehensive health data to care teams
Mobi Health News
APRIL 30, 2018
Fitbit and Google have entered a partnership focused on better leveraging wearables and cloud-based technologies for digital health, the companies announced this morning. The effort will be largely focused on refining EHRs to give medical practitioners a comprehensive look into a patient’s health during treatment, according to a statement from Fitbit.
The Role of Technology in Remote Patient Monitoring
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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.
Man Sues Medtronic for Pump Defect After Wife’s Death
Insulin Nation
MAY 2, 2018
sponsor. According to The Legal Examiner , a Mississippi man is suing Medtronic following his wife’s death last year. The plaintiff claims that his deceased spouse’s MiniMed insulin pump administered too much insulin while she was sleeping. He is seeking $75,000 in damages. The plaintiff’s wife was a bank loan officer and the mother of two children.
More Short Takes at #HIMSS18 – Harlow On Healthcare
Health Blawg
APRIL 30, 2018
While at the HIMSS annual conference this year I spoke with many healthcare technology company leaders. I am pleased to share some of those conversations here. This selection focuses on collecting and understanding data, using it to create information that can be used to improve health and healthcare. Please check out some of my other short takes from #HIMSS18 as well.
Allscripts acquires patient engagement platform HealthGrid for $60M cash
FierceHealthIT
MAY 3, 2018
Allscripts added a new mobile patient engagement platform to its existing suite of services with the purchase of HealthGrid. The $60 million deal adds to the company's FollowMyHealth portfolio.
With sales in decline Fitbit looks to partnerships, digital health for the future
Mobi Health News
MAY 3, 2018
Despite the expected declining sales numbers, Fitbit affirmed its focus on digital health, during its Q1 earnings call.
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.
Texas HIPAA Violation
Telebehavioral Health Institute
APRIL 28, 2018
Texas Employee Fired for HIPAA Violations…Then THIS Happened This is one of those examples of a potential HIPAA violation that seems more fiction than reality. The Texas Tribune reports that Tracy Ryans was fired from the Texas Health and Human … Read more. The post Texas HIPAA Violation appeared first on TBH Institute Blog.
More Short Takes at #HIMSS18 – Harlow On Healthcare
Health Blawg
APRIL 30, 2018
While at the HIMSS annual conference this year I spoke with many healthcare technology company leaders. I am pleased to share some of those conversations here. This selection focuses on collecting and understanding data, using it to create information that can be used to improve health and healthcare. Please check out some of my other short takes from #HIMSS18 as well.
Providence St. Joseph Health launches telehealth network with more than 100 facilities
FierceHealthIT
APRIL 30, 2018
Providence St. Joseph Health has launched one of the largest telehealth hubs in the country, providing specialty care at more than 100 locations and featuring more than 1,500 dedicated clinicians. The announcement comes as other large systems like Penn and Intermountain have launched virtual networks of their own.
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