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Business Group: 6 health and wellness trends to watch in 2022

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Business Group: 6 health and wellness trends to watch in 2022. pminemyer. Mon, 11/29/2021 - 12:17.

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Telemedicine Should Be A Permanent Way of Administering Healthcare, Experts Say

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Telemedicine – the practice of providing consultations and medical assistance to patients through video calls – should be a lasting way of administering health care, according to the American Medical Association, particularly for patients with […].

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Discrimination in Healthcare – #HITsm Chat Topic

Healthcare IT Today

We’re excited to share the topic and questions for this week’s #HITsm chat happening Friday, 12/3 at Noon ET (9 AM PT). This week’s chat will be hosted by Rachel Miller (@ray_hmiller) from @HealthcareScene on the topic “Discrimination in Healthcare.” Navigating the world of healthcare can be a tricky task, especially with the wide range of biases […].

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Google may release its own smartwatch next year

Mobi Health News

The tech giant is planning its own smartwatch with health- and fitness-tracking tools that will live outside the Fitbit brand, according to reporting by Insider.

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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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Zoom announces new integration with Cerner EHR

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Zoom announced this week that it had launched an integration option with Cerner's electronic health record platform. The initiative, which is currently available to beta customers , is aimed at facilitating easier access to telehealth from within Cerner's EHR. "With virtual care here to stay, providers must focus on delivering a seamless experience for telehealth visits – one that’s easy, intuitive, and frictionless for patients, and secure, trusted and simple from a cli

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The Role of Locum Tenens In Healthcare

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Scott Beck, CEO, CHG Healthcare. Thousands of physicians leave their homes every day and travel across the country to fill both short- and long-term needs. Called locum tenens, this group of traveling, temporary physicians […]. The article The Role of Locum Tenens In Healthcare appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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HIMSSCast: Looking ahead to the future of telehealth – with Dr. Daniel Kraft

Mobi Health News

How will technology and culture will shape the landscape of care delivery going forward?

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City of Hope advances cancer care with hybrid telehealth and in-person visits

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

City of Hope, based near Los Angeles, is a research and treatment organization for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. In 2018, it made strategic moves to more easily meet the needs of its patients and communities by investing in telehealth. Part of that strategic direction was working with technology companies to ensure that City of Hope leveraged telehealth in a high-quality, patient-centric way while easing the burden of travel times for patients undergoing treatment.

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Best Buy Buys Current Health As Our Homes Morph Into Health Spaces

Health Populi

Best Buy continues to grow its health/care market footprint and service portfolio through remote health monitoring, first announced in the press release, Best Buy to acquire Current Health to help make home the center of health. The financial deal was disclosed yesterday at £300 million, about $400 million US dollars (FYI, Current Health is based in Scotland, thus value given in pounds sterling, with a particularly strong US $ exchange right now at 1.34).

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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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Hack targets Planned Parenthood, exposing personal information of 400K patients

FierceHealthIT

Hack targets Planned Parenthood, exposing personal information of 400K patients. rtorrence. Fri, 12/03/2021 - 10:13.

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Survey: Patients willing to use telehealth, but prefer in-person care

Mobi Health News

The survey found 66.5% of respondents were interested in at least some video appointments in the future, but 53% preferred an in-person visit.

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CareCloud CEO predicts what's around the corner for telehealth

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

By now, it's become a truism that telehealth use saw an enormous jump in 2020 , spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic and enabled by the relaxation of federal regulations. We also know that utilization has gradually tapered off as patients have become somewhat more comfortable seeking in-person care – but that many individuals, having experienced the convenience of virtual services, are unwilling to give them up again.

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Could 2022 Be The Year Telehealth Breaks Out of Its Silo? 

Healthcare IT Today

While telehealth use has made tremendous gains since the emergence of COVID, the technology still sits largely on the sidelines. Telehealth visits are now widely available, but the providers offering these visits aren’t adding new capabilities or even integrating the technology into their overall workflow. In theory, telehealth consults could be enriched with health data […].

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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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CVS inks tech partnership with Microsoft to accelerate its 'digital-first' strategy

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CVS inks tech partnership with Microsoft to accelerate its 'digital-first' strategy. hlandi. Thu, 12/02/2021 - 06:26.

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Mental health app ThoughtFull, Pfizer to expand access to biopsychosocial care in Singapore

Mobi Health News

ThoughtFull is giving free three-month access to counsellor or psychologist support via its mobile app.

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UC Davis Health launches Amazon-powered Cloud Innovation Center

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

University of California, Davis Health announced this week that it had launched a new Cloud Innovation Center. Powered by Amazon Web Services and billed as the first of its kind, the CIC will work toward enabling idea exchange among clinicians, patients, developers and students. It will also, said the health system, facilitate design and prototype tools aimed at furthering digital health equity.

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Value-Based Models Are Ready For Adoption

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By David B. Snow, Jr., chairman and CEO, Cedar Gate Technologies. If you are reading this, you already know that the fee-for-service model conflicts with the delivery of quality healthcare and the ongoing optimal management […]. The article Value-Based Models Are Ready For Adoption appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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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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Out-of-pocket costs may play larger role in telehealth visits than in-person care: survey

FierceHealthIT

Out-of-pocket costs may play larger role in telehealth visits than in-person care: survey. rtorrence. Fri, 12/03/2021 - 16:07.

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PrecisionOS receives FDA 510(k) approval for VR surgical planning tool

Mobi Health News

The InVisionOS officially received the clearance earlier this month and will be available in early 2022.

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How Essen Health Care used an AI virtual care assistant to make thousands of patient calls in just days

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The New York State Health Home program is designed for the neediest Medicaid patients and aims to reduce overall healthcare costs by decreasing inpatient costs (and utilization) by addressing social determinants of health such as housing, transportation and food. THE PROBLEM. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a major SDOH crisis in New York, resulting in an increased demand for Health Home care-coordination services – not only for current patients but for a new pool of patients who need the

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How Technologies Are Personalizing At-Home Diabetes Care

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Mark Clements, MD, PhD, CPI, FAAP, chief medical officer, Glooko, Inc. Seemingly overnight, healthcare discovered and fully embraced digital health solutions. Just months after the 2020 nationwide lockdown, telehealth visits, virtual clinical trials and […].

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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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Carbon Health launches new program with continuous glucose monitors to assess diabetes risk

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Carbon Health launches new program with continuous glucose monitors to assess diabetes risk. rtorrence. Wed, 12/01/2021 - 17:47.

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AI-based assessment platform Ada Health joins forces with pharma giant Bayer

Mobi Health News

The long-term strategic partnership between Ada Health and Bayer will empower individuals to take greater ownership of their personal health and make informed decisions.

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Can Data Analytics Rescue Hospitals from a Healthcare Workforce Crisis?

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Rich Kenny, MMCi, RN, Healthcare Industry Executive Advisor at SAS. Nurses are the backbone of the healthcare delivery system – the 28 million nurses around the world make up 59% of healthcare professionals. If your organization employs nurses, it is a particularly challenging time as the worldwide pandemic […].

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Latest Health IT Trends You Should Know About

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Modern medicine is constantly evolving. Whether it’s wireless stethoscope or infrared scanning that can detect minuscule cancers, it’s nothing short of amazing. And as we continue to dive deeper into technology, as a healthcare provider, […]. The article Latest Health IT Trends You Should Know About appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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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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Pandemic-era burnout, short-staffing has more nurses eyeing the door, survey says

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Pandemic-era burnout, short-staffing has more nurses eyeing the door, survey says. dmuoio. Fri, 12/03/2021 - 14:22.

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metaMe Health scores FDA 510(k) for digital tool treating IBS-related abdominal pain

Mobi Health News

Regulora delivers behavioral therapy based on gut-directed hypnotherapy through a smartphone app.

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Population Health Management for Providers, Payers, and Pharmacies

Healthcare IT Today

As so many parts of healthcare move to value based care, I’m coming to the realization that everyone in healthcare is going to have to enhance their skills when it comes to population health management. In some ways, this is powered by the explosion of healthcare data and the technology and communication tools that make […].