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3 Healthcare Technology Advances Transforming the Industry

Electronic Health Reporter

This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. By Kristin Savage writes regularly on the Pick Writers blog and occasionally contributes to other educational platforms. Technology has become an inseparable part of our lives. No matter how you look at it, from smartphones to computers, we need technology to function in our everyday routines.

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Medicaid proposal paves way for telehealth

Morning eHealth

Report: Google Health gets a new boss — Tech titans keep eyes on Washington

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The Future of Medicine is a Doctor-Patient-AI triangle where machines augment clinical care and diagnostics

Lloyd Price

The future of medicine is a physician-patient-AI golden triangle, one in which machines augment clinical care and diagnostics—one with the patient at its heart. That is the takeaway message of DeepMind researcher Dr. Alan Karthikesalingam, who presented his vision of AI-enabled healthcare Monday at Singularity University’s Exponential Medicine conference in San Diego.

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Slow thinking and machine learning in medicine

KevinMD

Recently, several high-profile institutions have called attention to the issue of inclusion and equity when artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms are applied in medicine. Leaders from the law, medicine, social sciences and computer sciences are speaking out about the challenges of using smart algorithms to solve social problems. While this topic might easily be dismissed as […].

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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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New from Tech Tonics: Stephanie Tilenius: Work, Not Worry

Digital Health

An accomplished investment banker who transitioned to become an accomplished executive at leading tech companies including eBay and Google, Stephanie Tilenius has now set her sights on an even more difficult challenge. As CEO of Vida Health she is focused on improving the health of the chronically ill with evidence-based coaching. Along her remarkable journey, […].

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5 ways AI is already being used in healthcare today

Mobi Health News

Here’s a look at how organizations are deploying artificial intelligence and machine learning for uses cases ranging from doctors assistants to social media and more.

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Teleaudiology: Breaking Down Treatment Barriers for People with Hearing Loss

Arizona Telemedicine Program

Hearing loss is one of the most common health conditions affecting older adults, but it affects individuals of all ages, from newborns on up. Known for its negative impact on communication, age-related hearing loss, if left untreated, can lead to depression and other health problems as well. Despite the prevalence of hearing loss among older adults, a number of access barriers has contributed to the low uptake of hearing healthcare services.

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Spotlight on patient safety

Morning eHealth

VA EHR hearing next Wednesday — Supreme Court passes up net neutrality case

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The Future of Digital Health, According To Accenture’s Sumit Kimar Nagpal

Electronic Health Reporter

This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. In his keynote session at the DreamIt conference in Tampa, November 6, 2018, Sumit Kimar Nagpal, global lead of digital health strategy at Accenture, says the future of healthcare is about a few simple things: Keeping people safe, providing for their well-being and improving care via information and technology.

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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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Amazon adds to its list of HIPAA-eligible machine learning tools

Mobi Health News

Amazon Translate, Amazon Comprehend and Amazon Transcribe will now be HIPAA eligible.

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Samsung, Insulet collaboration prepares to launch smartphone-controlled insulin pump

FierceHealthIT

Samsung has its eye on the medical device space with a new effort to launch a smartphone-controlled insulin pump. The tech company's partnership with Insulet is seeking FDA approval for an insulin pump that could be controlled through a Galaxy smartphone.

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Wave breaks on GOP House control

Morning eHealth

AI: smart in all settings?

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Aging in place -- big talk, but do people really believe it?

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Who doesn’t want to live in their 'forever' home? After all, AARP has surveyed us for 2018 – staying there is apparently what 76% want, though only 59% expect that they will. But responders also know that you can’t always get what you want. Concerns included the need for transportation regardless of physical status, ability to stay active in the community, and availability of hospitals nearby ( though that 911 call can fail to find us ).

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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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Samsung Galaxy smartphones control Insulet’s tubeless insulin pump

Mobi Health News

The Omnipod Dash Insulin Management System will initially be controlled using a dedicated Galaxy smartphone, but could eventually integrate with personal devices as well.

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The ‘next frontier’ for patient safety: Inpatient psychiatric care

FierceHealthIT

In the two decades since the “To Err is Human” report spotlighted the dangers of patient harm, incremental progress has been made across the healthcare industry. But behavioral health lags behind, according to a new study.

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Day after: Surveying the aftermath

Morning eHealth

Medicaid expansion a hit — Research roundup

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Startups: Success, Failure and Solving Health System’s Problems

Electronic Health Reporter

This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Some of the biggest problems that investors, entrepreneurs and startup leaders need to solve was the point of a discussion during an opening session of an innovation summit hosted by DreamIt in Tampa in November. According to member of the panel — Daniel Vukmer, senior associate VP of network integration, USF Health; Todd Dunn, director […].

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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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GlaxoSmithKline, Novartis and more pharmas made big bets on digital health in Q3 2018

Mobi Health News

MobiHealthNews tracked investments, pilots, partnerships and app launches from major pharma companies during the quarter.

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Jury pins Aetna with $25.5M verdict for denying cancer treatment

FierceHealthIT

The insurer refused to cover "the best and only treatment" for an Oklahoma woman's stage 4 cancer. With their verdict, jurors said it's up to Aetna to fix the broken healthcare system.

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Will data bills go anywhere in 2019?

Morning eHealth

Gawande trashes EHRs — More elation over CMS telemedicine expansion

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How To Get Started With Outsourcing Medical Billing

Electronic Health Reporter

This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. By Ashly Williams, freelance writer, Billing Solutions. For owners and managers of treatment centers, outsourcing your billing process makes perfect sense. The process of managing your billing process requires time and resources. Additionally, it’s a bit complicated having to balance coordinating patient care and handling the billing collection process.

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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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Five unique ways AI is being used to promote health

Mobi Health News

Here’s a look at how organizations are deploying artificial intelligence and machine learning for use cases ranging from doctor's assistants to social media and more.

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An overlooked piece in harm reduction: Improving the work environment for nurses  

FierceHealthIT

Improving nurses’ work environment is a key focus area for better patient safety, but many hospitals lag behind in needed fixes, according to a new study.

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Six Health and Aging Technology Blog Posts from October 2018

Aging in Place Technology Watch

October – autumn leaves drift down and large events gear up. Traversing the trade show world, so much tech, so little time. And other shows await, including Aging 2.0 Optimize in California , GSA in Boston , Innovations in Longevity in DC (see you at there!) all ahead in the remains of the year of 2018. For each of the trade show events, look for startup garages and innovation sections grouped at the back or on the side of convention centers.

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Could bacteria be causing diabetes?

Insulin Nation

The relationship between gut bacteria, genetics, and T1D risk is a complicated picture, but multiple studies indicate that gut bacteria is an essential factor. TEDDY. T he E nvironmental D eterminants of D iabetes in the Y oung ( TEDDY ) is on ongoing, multi-study effort that has screened more than 250,000 infants around the world, investigating factors which might trigger the development of type 1 diabetes in particular children.

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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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Smartwatch, healthcare shift continues to pay off for Fitbit

Mobi Health News

In its Q3 2018 earnings call, the company said that diversifying its business model has help stem losses from the declining fitness tracker market.

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Massachusetts voters reject ballot measure that would set nurse-patient ratios

FierceHealthIT

Massachusetts residents have voted against a ballot initiative that would set limits on the number of patients that can be assigned to a nurse.

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Getting Your Patients on Board With Telehealth

iSALUS Healthcare

So, you have taken the next step and integrated one of the most revolutionary patient engagement tools into your practice, telehealth. You have heard of what it can do for your patients. It offers them a convenient alternative to the traditional office visit, it diminishes primary care physician (PCP) deserts and fosters accessibility within your practice to help them stay more involved.