The innovative startups improving clinical trial recruitment, enrollment, retention, and design
Mobi Health News
NOVEMBER 30, 2018
A look at the clinical trial space and its many inefficiencies in need of disruption.
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How to Know If Your Software is HIPAA Compliant
Electronic Health Reporter
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. By Abbas Dhilawala, CTO, Galen Data. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, known as HIPAA, was enacted in the United States in 1996. The legislation creates data security and privacy requirements for safeguarding medical information. In recent years, HIPAA compliance has become a hot button issue for software developers in the healthcare space, as a […].
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DeepMind’s big betrayal? Patient data must be protected at all costs
Lloyd Price
NOVEMBER 27, 2018
Data-driven healthcare in the digital age is only possible with the consent and therefore trust of its patients. As service providers transform to incorporate new and innovative technologies, we will see tensions surface as they evolve. Medical data is perhaps the most personal and therefore sensitive data we own. Regardless of the intentions of those processing it, medical data must be treated with the appropriate care and transparency.
The Ultimate Health Outcome, Mortality, Is Rising in America
Health Populi
NOVEMBER 30, 2018
How long can people living in the U.S. expect to live? 78.6 years of age, if you were born in 2017. That’s a decline of 0.1 year from 2016. This decline especially impacted baby boys: their life expectancy fell to 76.1 years, while baby girls’ life expectancy stayed even at 81.1 years. That’s the latest data on Mortality in the United States, 2017 , soberly brought to you by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, part of the U.S.
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.
Report: Apple Watch ECG will go live by year's end
Mobi Health News
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
According to leaked training documents, both the ECG and irregular heart rate detection will be part of Watch OS version 5.1.2.
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Eight Advancements That Have Changed the Face of Healthcare In the Last 10 Years
Electronic Health Reporter
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. By Freddie Tubbs, communication manager, Academized. So much has changed in terms of healthcare over the last decade. Technology has advanced and improved processes – what used to take hours can now take seconds. This means a lot both to the medical community and patients alike.
JWT’s Future 100 Tells Us Tomorrow Is All About Health
Health Populi
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
From culture to travel, food and drink to retail and beauty, health will be baked into consumer goods and experiences in 2019. Welcome to The Future 100: 2019 from The Innovation Group at JWT. In the 100 emerging trends across ten categories, the future is clearly health-driven, according to the tea-leaf readers at JWT.a. Health is all over, Culture.
JAMA study finds telemedicine catching on but still relatively rare
Mobi Health News
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
The study also found that comprehensive parity state mandates and the lack of psychiatrists were factors in telemedicine usage.
CVS closes $69B acquisition of Aetna in a 'transformative moment' for the industry
FierceHealthIT
NOVEMBER 27, 2018
After finally gaining approval from two holdout states—New York and New Jersey—CVS has officially closed its merger with Aetna. CVS Health CEO Larry Merlo said the transaction marks the "start of a new day in healthcare and a transformative moment for our company and our industry.
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.
Interoperability: The Key To Enhanced Care and Becoming A Preferred Provider
Electronic Health Reporter
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. By B.J. Boyle, vice president of product management, PointClickCare. Interoperability, as it was envisioned, should be built on transparency and connectivity, allowing a patient’s critical health information to be easily accessible, regardless of where treatment is being administered.
DOJ indicts Iranian health care hackers
Morning eHealth
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
Some skepticism for Amazon rollout — HHS’ burden-reduction strategy
Amazon's newest machine learning product makes sense of unstructured medical text
Mobi Health News
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
Amazon Comprehend Medical is a HIPAA-eligible service able to automatically identify and process patient diagnoses, symptoms, medical test details, treatments and other relevant medical information.
Study charts recent spike in telehealth usage, particularly within primary care
FierceHealthIT
NOVEMBER 27, 2018
Recent coverage expansions have increased the use of telehealth tools, but the technology remains relatively uncommon. A new study that looks at more than a decade of telemedicine utilization data for one commercial insurer may shed light on a more efficient policy path for driving widespread adoption.
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
The Political Plausibility of Medicare for All
Electronic Health Reporter
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. By Ken Perez, vice president of healthcare policy, Omnicell, Inc. As widely reported, based on exit polls, healthcare—not the economy—was the top issue on voters’ minds in the 2018 midterm elections. This was due in part to the nation’s sustained economic recovery of the past two years, resulting in the current healthy state of the […].
Health IT Easter egg in Part D rule
Morning eHealth
NOVEMBER 27, 2018
Watchdog to dig on VA’s Mar-a-Lago influencers — Will the App Store see a price hike?
Open Health launches PatientSphere feature for patients to monetize health data
Mobi Health News
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
The platform will now let users share health records with pharma companies, health systems and insurers for remuneration.
Millions of Atrium Health patient records breached by hackers
FierceHealthIT
NOVEMBER 27, 2018
The breach of one of Atrium's vendors involved a database of at least 2.65 million records with at least 700,000 social security numbers. Atrium said forensics analysis indicated hackers were able to access, but not actually download or remove the files.
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.
High Costs in Healthcare Today
Electronic Health Reporter
NOVEMBER 27, 2018
This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. By Karim Babay, CEO, HealthSapiens. High-quality affordable healthcare is important to help eliminate healthcare disparities and works to improve the overall health of the population, whereas more expensive healthcare increase the disparity between health of the affluent and the less well-off.
ONC rule still at OMB
Morning eHealth
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
FDA readies 510(k) changes — Chinese scientist creates CRISPR babies
Noninvasive vagus nerve stimulator receives FDA clearance for cluster headache prevention
Mobi Health News
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
According to manufacturer Electrocore, it is the first treatment of any kind to receive the indication.
Doctors add voices to fears climate change is posing health risks around the globe
FierceHealthIT
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
In the wake of a new study released Wednesday that warned of escalating health risks from climate change, a major physician group is backing the report’s call for action.
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.
How Telehealth Makes It Harder for Seniors To Get Healthcare
VSee
NOVEMBER 27, 2018
Is telehealth increasing access or creating barriers to healthcare for seniors? How can we design accessible telehealth service for seniors and the elderly? What must we consider for telehealth to help our seniors age well and age in place? Dr. Casey Pierce from the University of Michigan School of Information has been studying the effects.
CGM Sensors are good and getting even better
Insulin Nation
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
MediSense, a UK/US company acquired by Abbott in 1996, was the first to offer a biosensor for BG monitoring. Thirty years later, the Abbott FreeStyle Libre system is the current product of that team’s ongoing efforts. We spoke with John Willis, Ph.D., CEO of Ultradian Diagnostics LLC ( bio ) who worked at MediSense to get his thoughts on the evolution of CGMs based his 30-year career in BG monitoring and medical devices.
Clinical trial will explore how Sensoria's smart socks can help Parkinson's patients
Mobi Health News
NOVEMBER 27, 2018
The 100-patient study is a collaboration between Sensoria, the Michael J. Fox Foundation and Neuroscience Research Australia.
NYC Health + Hospitals expands eConsult program after cutting down wait times for specialty care
FierceHealthIT
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
NYC Health + Hospitals has expanded its eConsult system—a tool that eases communication between primary care providers and specialists—to 81 primary clinics, the health system announced.
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.
VigiLanz and Cincinnati Children’s Partner to Commercialize Solution to Minimize Acute Kidney Injury in Pediatrics
Electronic Health Reporter
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. VigiLanz and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center announces a collaboration that leverages Cincinnati Children’s research on pediatric nephrotoxic kidney injury and VigiLanz’s capabilities to commercialize a solution for Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) in pediatric patients. Dubbed NINJA, or Nephrotoxic Injury Negated by Just-in-time Action, the solution enables real-time identification and monitoring of patients at risk for
Samsung demos AI applications for diagnostic imaging devices
Mobi Health News
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
The assorted software offerings are designed to run on existing ultrasound, digital radiography, CT and MRI hardware.
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