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What is Hospital Automation?

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

This short discussion with a hospital automation expert Devesh Menawat, Director, Hospital Automation, breaks down what the buzz term “hospital automation” actually means in terms of hard deliverables, and delves into the specifics of how automating some aspects of healthcare can benefit clinicians, care teams, informaticists, Biomed/IT, and telehealth and aftercare specialists streamline workflows, minimize manual documentation, enhance the care experience for patients, and extend c

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The rise of non-traditional nursing

KevinMD

Nurses are an essential component of the American health care system and are continually in high demand nationwide. For years, nurses have elected to leave the field or have sought alternative professions instead of working in a traditional nursing role full-time. The pandemic brought into focus the need for work-life balance across professions. Whether strained.

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Digital Inclusion As Upstream Health Investment

Health Populi

Without access to connectivity during the pandemic, too many people could not work for their living, attend school and learn, connect with loved ones, or get health care. The COVID-19 era has shined a bright light on what some of us have been saying since the advent of the Internet’s emergence in health care: that digital literacies and connectivity are “super social determinants of health” because they underpin other social determinants of health, discussed in Digital inclusio

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Amazfit's earbuds aim to improve posture, boost activity

Mobi Health News

The earbuds are set to launch on July 13.

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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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Five Strategies Nursing Professionals Should Adopt To Avoid Bottlenecks Situations

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Catering to unceasing challenging situations and maintaining sanity control over senses are a few of the intrinsic characteristics of a daunting nursing occupation. Similarly, the nursing staff cannot utterly overlook the attendants of the patients […].

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The Many Factors That Make a Child’s Well-Being Build Our Adult Health – the Aspirational OECD Framework

Health Populi

The ultimate health and wellbeing of an adult depends on the factors that shape us when we are children. A new, deep report from the OECD, Measuring What Matters for Child Well-being and Policies , spells out the many domains of experience that, together, bolster our whole health as we grow from child to adult. The first chart presents the OECD’s framework for measuring child well-being, calling out the nature of being “aspirational.” This re-look at children’s health da

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McKinsey report predicts digital tools could be the answer to employee mental health crisis

Mobi Health News

During the COVID-19 pandemic rates of depression, anxiety and substance abuse increased.

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 Healthcare IT Services and Their Role In 2021 Regulatory Compliance

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. The Cures Act Final Rule’s technical requirements call for radical changes in electronic Patient Health Information Exchange (ePHI). Care providers must adhere to the CoP requirements for patient event notifications (ADT Notifications) and the real-time […].

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Telehealth may help reduce medicine's carbon footprint

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A large-scale study recently published in The Journal of Climate Change and Health found that an increase in telehealth use in the Pacific Northwest corresponded to a dramatic decrease in transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions. The study – a collaboration among researchers from Northwest Permanente, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School – examined six years of outpatient care at Kaiser Permanente Northwest, which serves more than 600,000 people in Orego

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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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Lessons Learned from a Fierce Patient Advocate, Erin Gilmer

Healthcare IT Today

Long time readers of Healthcare IT Today and members of the Health IT and patient advocate community on Twitter probably are familiar with Erin Gilmer. She’s one of the most fierce patient advocates I’ve ever known. Buoyed by her keen intellect and helped by her law degree, she brought light to so many issues that […].

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Fitbit data suggests people with COVID-19 experience lingering health effects

Mobi Health News

Individuals with COVID-19 took longer to return to their resting heart rate, sleep and activity baselines than those with symptoms but who tested negative.

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Key Features For Pharmacy Delivery App

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. The increasing number of online pharmacy retailers emphasize growing consumer inquiry for address delivery. More and more polls show that the cost of such delivery is the greatest concern for both consumers and suppliers. Such […]. The article Key Features For Pharmacy Delivery App appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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At Mount Sinai, RPM provides more equal access to cancer care

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

With eight hospital campuses across the New York metropolitan area and a large regional ambulatory footprint, Mount Sinai is committed to improving health equity and access to care. Its expertise in population health, along with its service to socioeconomically, demographically and culturally varied populations, means Mount Sinai is uniquely positioned to take on the challenge of delivering high-quality care to underserved people.

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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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Telehealth use drops for 3rd straight month as patients return to in-person appointments

FierceHealthIT

Telehealth use drops for 3rd straight month as patients return to in-person appointments. hlandi. Thu, 07/08/2021 - 12:36.

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Digital health app BeatO scores $5.7M to expand subscriber base in ASEAN

Mobi Health News

The chronic disease management company also seeks to enter the Middle East and US markets.

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Why Hospitals Need Data Loggers

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Hospitals rely on data loggers for a variety of reasons; here’s a look at four of the critical ways in which they use data loggers: 1 – Protect Sensitive Assets The most common use of […]. The article Why Hospitals Need Data Loggers appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Indonesia extends free telemedicine services for COVID-19 patients nationwide

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Starting tomorrow, the Indonesian government will deliver free telemedicine services for COVID-19 patients with mild symptoms across the country in a bid to ease hospital pressure as cases hit record highs. These services will be delivered in partnership with digital health platforms Alodokter and Halodoc, who will provide free teleconsultations and medication delivery, said Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikinat at a press conference.

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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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CVS study: How the pandemic is boosting healthcare consumerism

FierceHealthIT

CVS study: How the pandemic is boosting healthcare consumerism. pminemyer. Fri, 07/09/2021 - 11:56.

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Fitbit patent reveals it could be working on a health monitoring ring

Mobi Health News

The ring could measure biometric data including blood oxygen saturation (SpO2), pulse, blood pressure, glucose levels and more.

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Real-World Data: How Clear Is Your Picture?

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Ben Holmes, senior clinical data analyst, Syapse. When it comes to getting a clear picture from real-world data, breadth of view and careful analysis matter equally. Interpreting data is always a challenge; it’s a […]. The article Real-World Data: How Clear Is Your Picture?

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Patients are just as satisfied with virtual visits, Cleveland Clinic study finds

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Patients seem to like the convenience of telehealth, as well as the ability to remain safe from COVID-19 transmission – especially before the vaccine rollout in the United States. But a new study published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research also shows that patient satisfaction with their virtual engagement with clinicians is also comparable to in-person care.

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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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U.S. vaccine rollout prevented up to 1.25M hospitalizations, 279K additional deaths, study finds

FierceHealthIT

U.S. vaccine rollout prevented up to 1.25M hospitalizations, 279K additional deaths, study finds. rking. Wed, 07/07/2021 - 15:17.

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Only 10% of EDs are for pediatric patients. Telehealth could help tackle this gap

Mobi Health News

Dr. Brian D’Anza, medical director of telehealth at University Hospitals, will be speaking at HIMSS21 about the health system’s new emergency room pediatric telehealth program.

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Lawsuit Brought Against CHIME for their $1 Million Patient ID Challenge

Healthcare IT Today

Back in 2016, CHIME announced a $1 million Patient ID challenge. CHIME teamed up with HeroX (which co-founded the XPRIZE) to run a year-long competition to develop a National Patient ID solution. They planned to announce the $1 million winner in Feb 2017 at the CHIME-HIMSS CIO Forum. Here’s the challenge description from the HeroX […].

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A booming digital health market, and an elusive trifecta

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Connected Health Financial/Revenue Cycle Management Mergers & Acquisitions Network Infrastructure Telehealth Health system CIOs are reducing their tech footprint and consolidating their IT systems for agility and efficiency. For digital health startups to succeed in this space, they must get three factors right: cost, scale and quality. Paddy Padmanabhan The markets are buzzing with the latest Rock Health report on funding for digital health in the first half of 2021.

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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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CMS' data interoperability rule can spur innovation for payers, experts say. Here's how

FierceHealthIT

CMS' data interoperability rule can spur innovation for payers, experts say. Here's how. hlandi. Tue, 07/06/2021 - 17:46.

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Canadian researchers build end-of-life predictor tool to support palliative care

Mobi Health News

The RESPECT calculator predicts frail people’s survival to assist caregivers in deciding about end-of-life care and services.

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Digital Overload – Fun Friday

Healthcare IT Today

Leave it to Evan Kirstel to find the cartoon that seems to perfectly encapsulate what most of us are likely feeling. I was thinking the other day that I have access to 16 Zoom accounts. Is that too many? Yes. Do they all have a purpose? Yes. Is that going to change? Unlikely. Check out […].