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.
Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025
Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA
Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, 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.
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.
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That time of year -- considering technology gifts for older adults
Aging in Place Technology Watch
NOVEMBER 27, 2018
Warning -- this is not a blog post about what to give to seniors. There are plenty of click-bait websites topping the search list, like Holiday Tech Gift Ideas or the lengthy Amazon tech gift list or even a list described as The 7 Best Tech Gifts to Buy for Seniors -- really? Maybe these are the perfect gifts – or perhaps for some family members, the DailyCaring list is appropriate.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 […].
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Real-Life Examples of HIPAA Violations and How to Avoid Them
Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer
Download our 30-minute webinar where we delve into real-life examples of HIPAA violations and preventative measures every organization should know! You will learn: The critical factors that lead to HIPAA violations and how to identify them. Three compelling real-life cases of organizations that faced severe HIPAA penalties. Proven strategies to safeguard YOUR organization against HIPAA violations.
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.
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?
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.
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
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.
NYC Health + Hospitals expands eConsult program after cutting down wait times for specialty careÂ
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.
Health IT Influencers: Former CIO Craig Richardville, Chapter 3
Health System CIO
NOVEMBER 27, 2018
If healthcare is to move forward, leaders need to accept that what has been historically built is no longer what’s going to serve consumers, says Craig Richardville. Few arguments have sparked as much ire (and eye-rolling) than the comparison between the healthcare and banking industries when it comes to consumer engagement, and it’s understandable.
Hospitals should engage their employees to uncover new innovations
Mobi Health News
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
At the World Innovation Summit for Healthcare in Doha, Qatar, design specialists discussed the importance of bringing the hospital staff into the design process.
Leveraging Customer Feedback to Drive Successful HIT Partnerships
Mobile Health Matters
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
Customer feedback is a critical piece of any commercial relationship, and its impact in health IT can be particularly valuable – but timing is everything. For other industries, customer feedback surveys and Likert scales at the end of a project may be effective means of measuring satisfaction. In healthcare, this type of qualitative feedback is often too little too late.
How 3 Urgent Cares Tackled Key Metrics For Accelerated Growth
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Considering the growth of your clinic? It’s difficult to advance any business today without using technology — but what will truly enhance your daily operations? How successful are other urgent care centers with these solutions? This article offers a glimpse into real-world technology experiences from urgent care centers like yours. Discover how various solutions can boost your growth potential and see firsthand how effective they are.
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.
DOJ indicts Iranian health care hackers
Morning eHealth
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
Some skepticism for Amazon rollout — HHS’ burden-reduction strategy
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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