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Telehealth 2050: The future design of virtual care technology

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Miles Romney, cofounder and chief technology officer at telehealth company eVisit, paints a vivid, sci-fi-seeming picture of what virtual care will look like in the year 2050. He starts by describing a hypothetical person's morning shower. The shower stall will be outfitted with a high-tech system, says Romney. Aided by an ocular or neurological implant interface, the system takes a full-body CT scan, while myriad instruments gently check various personal health metrics and vitals, catalogin

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Key Features For Pharmacy Delivery App

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Natalie Tkachenko, healthcare software solutions consultant, NIX United. The increasing number of online pharmacy retailers emphasize growing consumer inquiry for address delivery. More and more polls show that the cost of such delivery is […].

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England to launch digital vaccine passport on Monday

Mobi Health News

The NHS app will be used to demonstrate COVID-19 vaccination status

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Getting Vaccinated Has Mental Health Benefits, Walgreens Finds

Health Populi

Most people in the U.S. who have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine shot have a welcoming side-effect: peace of mind and mental health, according to a survey conducted by Walgreens in April 2021. Three in four people said that getting vaccinated positively impacted their mental health, feeling some kind of relief, thankfulness, or optimism, among other sentiments.

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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.

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Nursing execs dish on the digital health tools they've found most useful during the pandemic

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

In a recent study, researchers associated more favorable electronic health record usability scores with lower odds of burnout among nurses. Unfortunately, that study also found that nurses scored their EHR usability at an F – which seems to bode ill for workplace satisfaction in an already stressful environment. Still, it's not all bad news: Nursing executives from hospitals around the country told Healthcare IT News that they've come to rely on a large range of digital health tool

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YourCoach looks to employer space with new version of wellness platform

Mobi Health News

In addition to its move into the employer space, YourCoach also announced a new gamified pricing model for its health coaches.

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Health Care Costs for a Couple in Retirement in the U.S. Reach $300,000

Health Populi

To pay for health care expenses, the average nest-egg required for a couple retiring in the U.S. in 2021 will be $300,000 according to the 20th annual Fidelity Investments Retiree Health Care Cost Estimate. I’ve tracked this survey for over a decade here on Health Populi, and updated the annual chart shown here to reflect a $40,000 increase in retiree costs since 2016.

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How much telehealth do patients need? Researchers weigh in

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Researchers from West Virginia University have set out to determine the optimal frequency of telehealth appointments for patients with chronic conditions. In a study published in E-Health Telecommunication Systems and Networks , the team reviewed other work concerning telehealth and chronic conditions. They found that virtual care services benefited patients more if they continued for about a year rather than ending after six months.

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To Modernize Healthcare for Good, We Need 3 Critical Elements

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Sid Viswanathan, President and CEO, Truepill. It’s an understatement to say that healthcare has undergone a rapid transformation in the wake of COVID-19. As patients avoid in-person obligations like doctors’ offices and pharmacies, they’ve turned to services like prescription delivery, telemedicine and at-home diagnostics at a rapid rate […].

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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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FDA greenlights Bigfoot Biomedical's insulin recommending diabetes management system

Mobi Health News

The system was cleared for use among individuals 12 years old and up with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes on multiple-dose injection therapy.

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COVID-19 Accelerated Digital Health Investments…But It Helps to Be Bigger, Mature and Scaling

Health Populi

“Compare digital health to airlines, cruise lines, and other industries” and the sector looks quite privileged, opined Matthew Holt in a discussion on a study diving deeply into the State of Digital Health , conducted by Catalyst @ Health 2.0 and sponsored by WIPFLI. The research was conducted among 335 respondents, which included 182 digital health companies polled between November 2020 and March 2021.

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Mayo Clinic, Kaiser put $100M toward hospital-at-home care

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Mayo Clinic and Kaiser Permanente announced this week that they will collaborate to build capacity for hospital-at-home care. The partnership will begin with a reported $100 million combined investment in Medically Home Group, which provides a technology platform aimed at allowing providers to address a range of acute clinical conditions safely in a patient's home.

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Mayo Clinic, Kaiser Permanente to scale up hospital-at-home efforts with $100M investment into Medically Home

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Mayo Clinic, Kaiser Permanente to scale up hospital-at-home efforts with $100M investment into Medically Home. dmuoio. Wed, 05/12/2021 - 13:52.

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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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Whiterabbit emerges from stealth with FDA clearance for AI breast cancer screening tool

Mobi Health News

The company has developed a line of products targeting the mammography space to enable early and accurate breast cancer detection.

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Healthcare Startup Entrepreneur Ideas from Emerging Medtech Summit

Healthcare IT Today

This week is the Emerging Medtech Summit hosted by LSI at Dana Point, CA and being shared virtually. I almost made the trip to California for my first in-person event, but didn’t quite make it. However, virtually hearing what investors and startups are doing is a great insight into what we’re going to see in […].

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Arizona passes law to dramatically expand telehealth access

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey this past week signed a law aimed at expanding access to telehealth in the state. The omnibus law is aimed at making services provided to Arizonans through Ducey's executive orders permanent. "Telehealth expands access to medical services for low-income families and those living in rural areas, protects vulnerable populations, and allows snowbirds visiting our state to receive telemedicine from their home state," said Ducey in a statement.

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Industry Voices—From asthma to COVID-19: Using smartphones to reduce hospitalizations

FierceHealthIT

Industry Voices—From asthma to COVID-19: Using smartphones to reduce hospitalizations. pminemyer. Fri, 05/14/2021 - 12:05.

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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.

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Genesis MedTech brings its articulating laparoscopic devices to China, Singapore

Mobi Health News

The ArtiSential devices act as an extension of a surgeon's arm, mimicking the movement of its user's hand, wrist and fingers.

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Strategies for Managing Hybrid Cloud Environments in Healthcare

Healthcare IT Today

Healthcare is slowly moving to the cloud. There is growing comfort with using cloud-based apps like word processing and some pioneering organizations have implemented their own private clouds for file storage. Many clinical applications, however, remain inside on-premise Data Centers. How can healthcare organizations manage performance and security in this hybrid environment?

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Remote cardiac monitoring programs have potential, but they're still falling short

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A report released Wednesday from Vector Remote Care found that cardiology practices taking a patient-centric approach to remote cardiac monitoring report improved clinical and financial outcomes. That said, nearly half of physician respondents said that only 20% or less of their heart disease patients are connected consistently – indicating a missed opportunity.

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Women physicians report fewer professional opportunities from online networking

FierceHealthIT

Women physicians report fewer professional opportunities from online networking. dmuoio. Fri, 05/14/2021 - 12:59.

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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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Digital health startups report COVID-19-related bottom line gains

Mobi Health News

A new survey by Catalyst@Health 2.0 reveals that more than half of digital health companies reported higher than expected revenue last year.

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Understanding PTSD For Veterans

Health and Wellness Blog | Uplifting People To Live A Healthier Life

Mental health is a topic that affects all humans, whether positively or negatively. Some life experiences can improve your health, while others plague it with bad memories and could lead to insufficient coping mechanisms. When a person signs up for military service, he or she is often warned of the risks and dangers that accompany […]. The post Understanding PTSD For Veterans appeared first on Healthystic.

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Valley View invests in connected health and infrastructure for better telehealth

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

As a federally qualified health center, Valley View Health Center's patients have several basic barriers to healthcare, like transportation and limited English proficiency. The COVID-19 pandemic added the additional barrier of concerns about in-person clinic visits because of potential virus transmission. The pandemic created an opportunity to provide care through a virtual platform.

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COVID-19 has only made loneliness worse among seniors. Here's how Anthem is tackling this issue

FierceHealthIT

COVID-19 has only made loneliness worse among seniors. Here's how Anthem is tackling this issue. pminemyer. Mon, 05/10/2021 - 14:37.

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How 3 Urgent Cares Tackled Key Metrics For Accelerated Growth

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.

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Chinese insurtech firm Waterdrop raises $360M in NYSE debut

Mobi Health News

Founded in 2016, the company runs an online insurance marketplace and a platform for medical crowdfunding.

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Florence "19GALE"? Happy International Nurses Day!

19 Labs

We're often asked why we're named 19Labs, and the reason is explained in this article The , 19Labs team would like to thank all nurses for their hard work this International Nurses Day. You, along with all our frontline healthcare workers, have played an integral part in the battle against COVID-19; and we’d like to join the world in celebrating your tireless efforts.

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Vetting a Vendor for Remote Physiologic Monitoring (RPM) Services for Medicare Patients

care innovations

Making the decision to add a remote patient monitoring model to your practice can be an easy decision, given the demand for virtual care and the many benefits it offers. However, selecting the right vendor can be a bit more complicated. When choosing an RPM vendor, it’s important to find one that you feel is truly a partner focused not only on the best interest of your practice but your patients as well.