KevinMD
APRIL 3, 2024
As we navigate the digital renaissance, the advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has undeniably marked a pivotal era in technological innovation and societal advancement. This era, brimming with potential, necessitates a framework to ensure that our journey is not only propelled by the wings of advancement but is also anchored in ethical integrity.
19 Labs
APRIL 3, 2024
Telemedicine technology experts Ram Fish from 19Labs and Osama Chamsi Pasha of Doctory engaged in a thought-provoking conversation, delving into the nuances of healthcare kiosks' evolution. From dissecting past failures to proposing innovative solutions and envisioning the future, their dialogue offers insights for industry stakeholders and anyone invested in utilizing healthcare kiosks to solve their healthcare needs.
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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
APRIL 1, 2024
New care option allows remote treatment for non-emergency illness, including minor eye problems, respiratory infections, fever, allergies and other minor injuries.
FierceHealthIT
APRIL 1, 2024
Insurers will feel resentful Monday as the feds opted to not reverse its decision to decrease Medicare Advantage benchmark payments by 0.16%, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid announced. | CMS is not deviating from its January proposal to modestly rein in Medicare Advantage. Benchmark payments will still decrease 0.16% but the feds expect it will still pay up to $600 billion in payments to plans in 2025.
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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.
Optimum Healthcare IT
APRIL 5, 2024
Read Time: < 1 min In the 2nd episode of the Healthy as Tech talks, Alison Hamm, Dir. of People Analytics & Shared Services, from Tampa General Hospital discussed how they were able to deploy a rapid implementation of ServiceNow HR Service Delivery in just eight weeks with the help of a healthcare-centric solution and team. Continue reading How a Major Health System Modernized HR Operations in 8 Weeks at Optimum Healthcare IT.
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Health Populi
APRIL 1, 2024
As we start the month of April 2024 in the U.S., it’s tax season in America with Federal (and other) income taxes due on the 15th of the month. This is also the time my research clock alarm goes off for an important annual report that describes the latest profile of the patient-as-payer in the U.S. ‘Tis the season for J.P. Morgan’s InstaMed team to analyze health care payments data, describing the experiences of consumers, providers and payers in the Trends in Healthcare Paymen
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
APRIL 3, 2024
With current pandemic-era flexibilities for telemedicine set to expire at the end of 2024, several telehealth groups and major health systems are calling on the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to work faster in crafting a new proposed rule regulating the prescribing of controlled substances via telehealth. The American Telemedicine Association, the Alliance for Connected Care, the Consumer Technology Association, the Partnership to Advance Virtual Care, Allina Health, Johns Hopkins, Mass Ge
FierceHealthIT
APRIL 3, 2024
As artificial intelligence rapidly advances in healthcare, the industry is grappling with how to evaluate AI models for accuracy and performance and monitor the technology for any downstream advers | The healthcare industry is grappling with how to evaluate AI models for accuracy and performance and monitor the technology for any downstream adverse outcomes.
Mobi Health News
APRIL 2, 2024
The Eko Low Ejection Fraction Tool will be added to the company's cardiac early detection platform, which already includes various algorithms to inspect heart health.
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.
Health Populi
APRIL 3, 2024
“First, do no harm” is a key M.O. in health care. The phrase “patient safety” summons up a list of common sources such as medication errors, surgical errors, health care-associated infections, diagnostic errors, among other adverse events and harms people experience in the course of receiving health care. While safety outcomes and health care organizations’ “safety cultures” are improving, there is evidence in the U.S. that people — both patients a
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
APRIL 3, 2024
Not too long ago, Rush Memorial Hospital in Rushville, Indiana, did not have the capability to staff an ICU 24/7. Physicians and nurses were only able to provide ICU care on a part-time basis. THE PROBLEM This was something staff was looking into even before COVID, as they were thinking about what was best for their patients and their families when it comes to being admitted to the hospital.
FierceHealthIT
APRIL 5, 2024
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services finalized a host of actions ranging from broker compensation, health equity, mental health, supplemental benefits and biosimiliars, in the Contract Year | Medicare Advantage plans will need to adjust to new star ratings requirements, industry watchers warned following a final rule on Thursday.
Mobi Health News
APRIL 3, 2024
The AI-enabled offerings will be built into Pager’s Connected Care platform.
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
Healthcare IT Today
APRIL 4, 2024
When I’ve talked to CIOs about what’s keeping them up at night, they almost universally answer: security. No doubt it’s the biggest risk to a healthcare organization and the attackers only need a slight opening in your security defenses to wreak havoc. That’s why we were particularly interested in this session at HIMSS 2024 that looked at how to create a HIPAA-Compliant BYOD program which balanced the security needs of a healthcare organization while still meeting the wo
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
APRIL 3, 2024
Hospital patients with conditions like pneumonia, dehydration and heart failure have been shown to experience shorter recovery times with fewer complications when they receive more cost-effective healthcare at home – and many health systems have been preparing for this future. Boston Medical Center is making a new high-acuity, hospital-at-home service available to help patients recover in the comfort of their homes, the health system announced Wednesday.
FierceHealthIT
APRIL 2, 2024
Big-box retailer Costco is expanding its reach into healthcare services with a new weight loss program for members. | Big-box retailer Costco is expanding its reach into healthcare services with a new weight loss program for members.
Mobi Health News
APRIL 2, 2024
The data-powered research shows positive signs for predicting sudden infant death syndrome.
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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.
Healthcare IT Today
APRIL 1, 2024
With the world of healthcare constantly updating and evolving, it’s very easy for topics and technologies to be forgotten and left behind. Though we may forget it in the excitement of something new, these technologies don’t stop being important and effective for our organizations. So for the 137th episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast we are putting a spotlight on some important healthcare technologies that have fallen off the radar.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
APRIL 4, 2024
Current solutions for remote health monitoring can be seen as invasive by patients and mostly do single variant intermittent tracking. FDA clearance brings one of Europe’s most advanced real-time continuous remote monitoring systems to the US market for the first time. A patient-friendly multi-sensor bracelet which helps to address some of the key challenges around the adoption of remote patient monitoring systems (RPM) has been given clearance by the United States Food and Drug Administra
FierceHealthIT
APRIL 5, 2024
Four in 10 therapists are planning to raise their fees in 2024, a new survey has found. | In last year’s report, 64% of therapists said they were planning to raise their fees in 2023. Yet only a third did, which could be explained by therapists' desire to remain accessible to patients.
Mobi Health News
APRIL 3, 2024
The acquisition will boost GE HealthCare’s software offerings in oncology, neurology and cardiology.
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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.
Healthcare IT Today
APRIL 2, 2024
The government and many healthcare leaders are pushing for more interoperability and data sharing in healthcare. While this is great and has the potential to make a really big impact for good on the lives of patients and potentially costs, one thing that is often missed in this discussion is high quality patient identification. This is a problem that’s made worse by not having a national patient identifier, but let’s set that topic aside for a moment and recognize that even with a
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
APRIL 4, 2024
Current solutions for remote health monitoring can be seen as invasive by patients and mostly do single variant intermittent tracking. FDA clearance brings one of Europe’s most advanced real-time continuous remote monitoring systems to the US market for the first time. A patient-friendly multi-sensor bracelet which helps to address some of the key challenges around the adoption of remote patient monitoring systems (RPM) has been given clearance by the United States Food and Drug Administra
FierceHealthIT
APRIL 5, 2024
Amwell could find itself dropped from the New York Stock Exchange if it isn’t able to turn its share prices around. | The telehealth giant's shares have closed below $1 on average for the past 30 days. The company said it would address the deficiency by effecting a reverse stock split.
Mobi Health News
APRIL 1, 2024
Atul Singh, general manager of digital health at LG Electronics's Innovation Center LG NOVA, discusses LG's provider-focused technology and how consumer electronics will allow for in-depth health data collection in the future.
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.
Healthcare IT Today
APRIL 3, 2024
Healthcare has always relied on data. What’s changed is the explosion of data in healthcare and the availability of this data to clinicians as well as a whole host of healthcare professionals. Bringing context and meaning to this vast amount of data including unstructured health data is going to be key for every healthcare organization. We sat down with Dr.
DigitalHealth
APRIL 2, 2024
Pressure injuries are a major risk in intensive nursing and care environments, but once visible, they are much more difficult to treat.
FierceHealthIT
APRIL 4, 2024
Binx Health is a health technology company aiming to speed up the time between diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections with a point-of-care diagnostic solution. | Binx Health is a health technology company aiming to speed up the time between diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections with a point-of-care diagnostic soultion.
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