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Study reveals inequalities in telehealth usage across demographic groups

Mobi Health News

Researchers from Kantar Health suggest that as telehealth services continue to be used, inequalities in access and usage should be monitored to find ways to close healthcare gaps.

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The Feasibility of Mobile Telehealth Solutions

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Donna Gudmestad, Clinical Program Manager, Caregility. COVID-19 thrust telemedicine into the national spotlight. This year, telehealth adoption skyrocketed as healthcare organizations worked to overcome unique challenges brought on by the pandemic, including the risk of clinician exposure, inpatient visitation restrictions, and home quarantine with little to no clinical […].

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Telehealth enables health center to tackle rural and COVID-19 challenges

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Jordan Valley Community Health Center in Springfield, Missouri, was facing the problem of providing quality patient care in a safe environment while most of its patient base was staying home. THE PROBLEM. The provider organization believed telehealth was the future, but had only been using the technology in small niches, such as school-based care.

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In the Past Ten Years, Workers’ Health Insurance Premiums Have Grown Much Faster Than Wages

Health Populi

For a worker in the U.S. who benefits from health insurance at the workplace, the annual family premium will average $21,342 this year, according to the 2020 Employer Health Benefits Survey from the Kaiser Family Foundation. The first chart illustrates the growth of the premium shares split by employer and employee contributions. Over ten years, the premium dollars grew from $13,770 in 2010 to $21K in 2020.

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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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Digital health passport CommonPass begins testing to help travel and trade resume

Mobi Health News

CommonPass allows travelers to document their COVID-19 status electronically and present it when they board a plane or cross a border.

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ThinkLabs founder on healthcare innovations: 'Convenience always wins'

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

As the COVID-19 crisis began sweeping through the country this spring, hospitals sought a way for clinicians to treat infectious patients while maintaining distance from them if possible. In that way, ThinkLabs founder Clive Smith told Healthcare IT News , smart devices that measured vital signs remotely, including from outside the exam room, became "essentially personal protective equipment.

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Financial Health Is On Americans’ Minds Just Weeks Before the 2020 Elections

Health Populi

Financial health is part of peoples’ overall health. As Americans approach November 3, 2020, the day of the real-time U.S. Presidential and down-ballot elections, personal home economics are front-of-mind. Twenty-seven days before the 2020 elections, 7 in 10 Americans say their financial health will influence their votes this year, according to the doxoINSIGHTS survey which shows personal financial health as a key voter consideration in the Presidential election.

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Digital mental health subscription service Cerebral lands $35M

Mobi Health News

The startup said that the new funding will go towards expanding into all 50 states.

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NYU Langone, MindMed team up to launch training program for psychedelic therapies

FierceHealthIT

NYU Langone, MindMed team up to launch training program for psychedelic therapies. hlandi. Mon, 10/05/2020 - 12:49.

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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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Epic-integrated telehealth at Johns Hopkins boosts quality and safety during pandemic

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Prior to COVID-19 hitting early this year, telemedicine at Baltimore-based Johns Hopkins Medicine was low in volume, representing less than 0.1% of total ambulatory care. THE PROBLEM. During the peak of the pandemic, more than 50% of ambulatory care was delivered through telemedicine, reaching a peak of nearly 100,000 encounters in May 2020. This virtual care is delivered through an integrated video platform through the organization’s Epic EHR.

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Telehealth Update from J.D. Power, Amwell, Cigna, GoodRx, and a Trio of Smart Doctors

Health Populi

In the first six months of the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth was a “bright spot in the ‘new normal,’” according to a report from J.D. Power, Telehealth Patient Satisfaction Surges During Pandemic but Barriers to Access Persist. But as the report’s title asserts, most telehealth users experienced obstacles to accessing and using virtual care platforms that drove less positive consumer experiences.

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Apple Health Records goes international with rollouts at five UK, Canadian providers

Mobi Health News

The personal health record feature combines data from a patient's EHR with other daily health and wellness info housed in the iPhone's Health app.

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Walmart and Clover Health team up to offer Medicare Advantage plans

FierceHealthIT

Walmart and Clover Health team up to offer Medicare Advantage plans. rking. Mon, 10/05/2020 - 16:15.

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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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Telehealth's digital divide is real, and members of Congress want to address it

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

U.S. Reps. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., and Anna Eshoo, D-Calif., convened yesterday with Dr. Gary Puckrein, president and CEO of the National Minority Quality Forum, to stress the importance of considering the barriers to healthcare people still face throughout the country. Even as the COVID-19 pandemic has magnified telemedicine's potential to expand access to care, said the Congress members, it has also highlighted existing disparities in our system.

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A Look at Patient Engagement Amidst COVID-19 with Luma Health CEO Adnan Iqbal

Healthcare IT Today

The following is an interview with Adnan Iqbal, Co-Founder and CEO of Luma Health. Tell us a little bit about yourself and Luma Health. My co-founder, Dr. Tashfeen Ekram and I started Luma Health five years ago, starting with a super simple problem that we both experienced first hand, him as a doctor, me as […].

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Virta adds prediabetes and obesity focused services

Mobi Health News

The company plans to continue to focus on the metabolic health space.

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Medicare open enrollment starts this week. Here are 5 trends to watch

FierceHealthIT

Medicare open enrollment starts this week. Here are 5 trends to watch. pminemyer. Fri, 10/09/2020 - 14:23.

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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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Nordics witness an accelerated adoption of digital tools

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Primary topic: Telehealth Disable Auto Tagging: Short Headline: Nordics witness an accelerated adoption of digital tools Featured Decision Content: Region Tag: EMEA Right Now:

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Five Recent Voice-Enabled Innovations for Older Adults 2020

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Voice-enabled innovation softly races ahead. Technology innovation announcements whiz by at what seems to be a breakneck pace. Consider Amazon’s Whisper Mode – “I think you just whispered to me – Sau ‘turn on’ Whisper Mode.” Not just for insomniacs, imagine its utility for the faint-voiced older adult wanting to ask a question. Or consider Apple Family Setup , which enables an Apple Watch to be set up and used without an iPhone, enabling texts, calls and GPS location.

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World Mental Health Day: ‘The illusion that all therapy must be delivered in person is now fading’

Mobi Health News

In recognition of World Mental Health Day today, MobiHealthNews explores the ways the acceleration of mental health tech such as VR, mood wearables and AI in recent months has significantly changed the way we use and look at mental health therapy.

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Preventive care dropped during COVID-19 pandemic despite rise in telehealth visits: study

FierceHealthIT

Preventive care dropped during COVID-19 pandemic despite rise in telehealth visits: study. hlandi. Thu, 10/08/2020 - 10:20.

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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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"The sustainable advancement of telehealth is one that removes inequalities in healthcare"

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

"Pushing the boundaries in digital health should be done very cautiously until data security and the right skills are ensured," said John Rayner (UK), Regional Director, EMEA, Analytics, HIMSS, who moderated the event ' Telehealth adoption in Europe: The findings of the HIMSS e-Health Trendbarometer. ' The latest HIMSS study confirms the technical readability to embrace telecare, but the actual digital maturity was verified in the first weeks of the pandemic.

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The Challenge of AI Bias and Diverse Healthcare Data and What VisualDx Is Doing to Address the Challenge

Healthcare IT Today

One of the great things about doing our 100 health IT interviews in 100 days is the chance to meet and learn from a diverse group of really smart people. My recent interview with Dr. Art Papier, CEO and Co-Founder at VisualDx and Dr. Nada Elbuluk, Director of Clinical Impact at VisualDx fit into this […].

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Digital health's record-breaking Q3 saw big raises in COVID-impacted sectors

Mobi Health News

Rock Health reports $4 billion in funding for U.S. digital health startups this quarter, much of which was driven by a flurry of telehealth investments and late-stage rounds for R&D and fitness tech companies.

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Express Scripts adding new solutions targeting women's health, muscle pain to digital health formulary

FierceHealthIT

Express Scripts adding new solutions targeting women's health, muscle pain to digital health formulary. pminemyer. Wed, 10/07/2020 - 12:18.

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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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[Free Webinar] How One Virtual Care Platform Can Optimize Multiple Clinical Workflows

eVisit

Published: Oct. 4, 2002.

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Ambient Clinical Voice, NLP, and EHR Auto Documentation

Healthcare IT Today

If you read this site, then you know that my favorite topic right now is probably ambient clinical voice. This shouldn’t come as a surprise since if ambient clinical voice is effective, then it could solve so many of the EHR documentation features that put such a burden on physicians in healthcare. The idea of […].

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NVIDIA to build the UK’s most powerful supercomputer to aid AI research in healthcare

Mobi Health News

The £40 million system is intended to enable researchers to tackle the most pressing medical challenges.

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