KevinMD

MAY 18, 2018

When I was a cardiology fellow back in the 1980s, I learned about a variety of early tools for evaluating heart health that had been displaced by the modern standards of electrocardiography (ECG, or EKG for the Deutschephiles) and echocardiography. One such technique – ballistocardiography – stuck with me, and may be making a comeback. Ballistocardiography is based on the observation that the mechanical action of the heart leads to subtle.

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Mobi Health News

MAY 14, 2018

Telemedicine technology has been improving steadily over the past several years, and as the tech gets better, so does its reputation.

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Health Populi

MAY 17, 2018

One-third of Americans are following a specific eating pattern, including intermittent fasting, paleo gluten-free, low-carb, Mediterranean diet, and Whole 30, among dozens of other food-styles in vogue in 2018. It’s mainstream now that Americans are shopping food for health, with eyes focused on heart health, weight, energy, diabetes, and brain health, according to the 2018 Food & Health Survey from IFIC, the International Food Industry Council Foundation.

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Electronic Health Reporter

MAY 14, 2018

This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. By Rahul Patel, EVP of digital products and services, Persistent Systems. There is a growing interest among healthcare organizations to leverage actionable analytics solutions to derive valuable insights from data. Advanced, AI-driven predictive modeling is working to build healthier populations that meet the demands of value-based care, and new digital experiences are reaching providers and […].

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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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KevinMD

MAY 16, 2018

Blockchain technology has the potential to dramatically transform health care delivery by facilitating data exchange between providers and electronic health record (EHR) systems. A decentralized and transparent platform, blockchain technology provides an authenticated platform that applies a consensus-driven approach to facilitate the interaction of multiple entities through a shared ledger.

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Health Populi

MAY 17, 2018

American saw the greatest number of deaths from suicide and alcohol- and drug-induced fatalities was recorded in 2016. That statistic of nearly 142,000 equates to deaths from stroke and exceed the number of deaths among Americans who died in all U.S. wars since 1950, according to Pain in the Nation Update from the Well Being Trust and Trust for America’s Health.

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Electronic Health Reporter

MAY 15, 2018

This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. By Tim Scott, chief operating officer, American Medical Software. So you are having some difficulty deciding between cloud-based and client-server based EHR software – don’t worry, you are not alone. If you look at them side-by-side, they both certainly have their ups and downs. The determining factor ought to be how your practice operates.

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FierceHealthIT

MAY 17, 2018

Nemours Children's Health System has cleared the final hurdles to opening a pediatric residency program, and it's already drawing plenty of interest from potential recruits. Its first class is set to begin training in July 2019.

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Mobi Health News

MAY 18, 2018

Although it hasn’t yet established its place as a mainstream treatment modality, virtual reality has grown from an interesting diversion into a frequent topic of conversation within digital health.

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Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

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Society for Participatory Medicine

MAY 14, 2018

Posted today on our SPM Connect member forum by SPM vice-chair Joe Ternullo. Join me in cheering on SPM members Lorraine and Gene Sacco, founders of the Reid R. Sacco Adolescent & Young Adult Cancer Alliance. ( @AYACancerAllian ) The Chronicle Episode “ Beyond the Cure” [above] featuring the work of the Reid R Sacco AYA [Adolescents and Young Adults] Cancer Clinic and Program at Tufts Medical Center, has just been nominated for an Emmy.

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Electronic Health Reporter

MAY 17, 2018

This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. By Thanh Tran, CEO, Zoeticx. Federal healthcare organizations, such as CMS, have spent billions of dollars over the years trying to bridge the gap between medical data and quality patient care with interoperability requirements and data integration, the mesh used to try and bridge the gap.

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FierceHealthIT

MAY 18, 2018

Nearly a year and one VA secretary later, Cerner has finally inked a 10-year, $10 billion contract with the Department of Veterans Affairs. But the contract could still face legal challenges and formal protests, and one analyst wonders whether it will ultimately distract Cerner from developing other business lines.

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Mobi Health News

MAY 17, 2018

Sanofi’s approach to digital health is broad, but focused, Rachel Sha, the company’s vice president of digital business development and licensing, told MobiHealthNews in an interview ahead of next week’s BIO 2018 conference in Boston, where Sha will be speaking on a range of digital health-related topics.

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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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Morning eHealth

MAY 18, 2018

How EHRs could improve price transparency — House advances opioid bills

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Electronic Health Reporter

MAY 16, 2018

This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. By Rich Krueger, CEO, Hospital IQ. With digital information flowing from countless sources, including electronic health records (EHRs), wearable devices and digital maps that monitor global disease outbreaks, the healthcare industry is taking a big data approach to improving patient outcomes and enhancing the daily lives of countless others.

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FierceHealthIT

MAY 17, 2018

So your patients want to be friends on social media. That’s just one of the challenges physicians can face when it comes to the world of social media.

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Mobi Health News

MAY 17, 2018

Yesterday, startup LifePlus exited stealth mode to reveal what it claims to be the first noninvasive continuous blood glucose monitoring multi-sensor wearable, called LifeLeaf. Although details are scare on exactly how the technology works, the company said the product is being tested in five clinical trials around the world.

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Morning eHealth

MAY 17, 2018

House vote on VA bill — FDA activity

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

MAY 15, 2018

Too much road noise, no self-driving information. So how safe are self-driving cars for us, those pesky consumers who are also the victims of this tech for tech's sake ? Ask yourself – how would you know? Even the NTSB doesn’t want you to know details of accidents involving Tesla’s Autopilot. Let’s remember the so-called problem being hustled into the market -- to reduce deaths from auto accidents.

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FierceHealthIT

MAY 18, 2018

Sarah Behnke, an Aetna actuary that accused CVS Caremark of engaging in a massive fraud scheme, was placed on paid administrative leave days after her suit was unsealed. Behnke's attorney told FierceHealthcare Aetna placed her on leave requesting she destroy documents.

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Mobi Health News

MAY 14, 2018

The US Department of Veterans Affairs finalized its federal rule to allow providers to deliver patient care across state lines and outside of a VA facility

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Morning eHealth

MAY 16, 2018

Congressional Dems want VA IT shuffle — ONC wants easy data reporting

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Health Blawg

MAY 14, 2018

I spoke with Dan Burton , CEO of Health Catalyst , about the range of his company’s work with health care systems when we met at HIMSS 2018. As he put it, Heath Catalyst provides three things: Data platforms to aggregate data from hundreds of sources, creating a single source of truth. Applications to analyze data. Expertise, so that when a client decides to work on projects that the data has led them to, the company can help them execute those projects.

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FierceHealthIT

MAY 14, 2018

Big Data is one of the driving forces behind the transition from volume to value, experts say. Here's why patient-centrism should is among the most important.

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Mobi Health News

MAY 17, 2018

This morning Shanghai-based insurtech company CareVoice launched what it claims is the first AI voice-based virtual health assistant for insurers and employers in Greater China.

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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.

Morning eHealth

MAY 15, 2018

NIH looking for new chief data scientist — Elliot still waiting for response to athena takeover offer

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Health Blawg

MAY 14, 2018

I spoke with Dan Burton , CEO of Health Catalyst , about the range of his company’s work with health care systems when we met at HIMSS 2018. As he put it, Heath Catalyst provides three things: Data platforms to aggregate data from hundreds of sources, creating a single source of truth. Applications to analyze data. Expertise, so that when a client decides to work on projects that the data has led them to, the company can help them execute those projects.

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FierceHealthIT

MAY 17, 2018

A new venture capital fund brings together three organizations from different areas of the healthcare industry to focus on grassroots solutions for cardiac care. "I don’t know of any other fund that has quite the same convergence of partners," AHA CEO Nancy Brown tells FierceHealthcare.

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