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Five Security Predictions Facing Healthcare Organizations In 2022

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Dirk Schrader, resident CISO (EMEA) and vice president of security research, Netwrix. Ransomware is steadily increasing each and every year, with the healthcare and hospital industries suffering among the most. In 2021, we saw […]. The article Five Security Predictions Facing Healthcare Organizations In 2022 appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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A critique of interoperability, big data, and AI in medicine

KevinMD

Today medical records are developed for a single encounter (an outpatient visit or hospital stay). The medical records for an encounter are signed off at the end of the encounter and cannot be changed. An addendum medical record can be added later to correct misinformation in the encounter medical records, but this is seldom done. Read more…. A critique of interoperability, big data, and AI in medicine originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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McKinsey’s Six Shifts To Add Life to Years — and One More to Consider

Health Populi

People spend one-half of their lives in “less-than-good health,” we learn early in the paper, Adding years to life and life to years from the McKinsey Health Institute. In this data-rich essay, the McKinsey team at MHI sets out an agenda that could help us add 45 billion extra years of higher-quality life equal to an average of six years per person (depending on your country and population demographics).

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Babylon's AI-enabled symptom checker added to recently acquired Higi's app

Mobi Health News

The company said the integration will serve as a model for potential partners who may want to use Babylon's tools in their platforms.

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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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How To Make Your Daily Life Easier When Working In Healthcare

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. The healthcare industry currently accounts for 14% of all US workers, employing about 22 million professionals across different sectors. However, despite this and the unquestionable importance of the industry, it is underfunded, understaffed, and underappreciated. […].

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The future of voice first and older adults as seen in 2018 -- did it happen?

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Design improvements that benefit all will benefit older adults and caregivers. Unlike niche hardware and software for seniors, basic Voice First platforms and software will change rapidly and without disruption for users – accompanied by a ‘What’s New’ weekly email and a few suggestions on new tricks to try – but the changes behind the front-facing features will make the most difference.

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athenahealth rolls out new capabilities to support transgender and nonbinary health

Mobi Health News

The new tool lets clinicians input a patient's name, pronouns and gender identity.

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The Healthcare AI Project That Experts Said Wasn’t Possible

Healthcare IT Today

While at the HIMSS 2022 conference, I sat down with Bob Rogers, AI Expert in Residence Center for Digital Health Innovation at UCSF, and Sri Ambati, CEO & Co-Founder at H2O.ai, to learn about a really interesting project that Rogers was working on at UCSF. When he started the project, he asked a number of experts about […].

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HHS OIG: 2 in 5 Medicare beneficiaries used telehealth during first pandemic year

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

This past month, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General released a study examining how Medicare beneficiaries used telehealth during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. By analyzing Medicare fee-for-service claims data and Medicare Advantage encounter data from March 1, 2020, to February 28, 2021, along with those from the same period the year prior, the agency calculated the total number of services used via telehealth and in-person, as well as the typ

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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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7 Survival Tips For Travel Nurses

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Nursing can be an exciting profession if you opt to become a travel nurse since you’ll always be on the go. Still, the job comes with some unique challenges associated with the niche that may […]. The article 7 Survival Tips For Travel Nurses appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Chat support startup Nurse-1-1 raises $2.3M seed

Mobi Health News

The startup plans to hire more team members, accelerate its go-to-market strategy and add to its partnerships with digital health companies.

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Telehealth Seems To Have Boosted Uptake of Mental Health Services

Healthcare IT Today

New survey results suggest that the availability of telehealth-based mental health services — and the high level of mental health symptoms Americans experienced during the pandemic — led more consumers to seek mental health care online than ever before during 2021. The study, which was conducted by ZocDoc, draws on data tracking mental health appointment booking […].

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The value of integrating in-person and virtual care

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

An array of disconnected, niche, point applications, and those not purpose-built for healthcare, are further fragmenting an already disjointed healthcare experience – and potentially marginalizing the role of local health systems in the lives of the communities they serve. Some health systems see a need to unify their virtual care capabilities across an integrated platform, telemedicine vendor Teladoc Health observes.

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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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4 High-Paying Jobs In Public Health You Should Know About

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. The public health industry has many options for lucrative careers. However, employers prefer candidates who have relevant experience and a higher education degree in public health. Career options and salaries vary depending on several factors. […].

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Reema Health scores $8M to help patients address SDOH

Mobi Health News

This new infusion of cash brings the company's total raise to $10 million.

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MISSION BASED MEDIA AND YOURCOACH.HEALTH TO DEVELOP A NOVEL DIGITAL THERAPEUTIC TO ENHANCE THE DEVELOPMENT OF HEALTH PODCASTS 

Digital Health Today

BOSTON, April 1, 2022 – Mission Based Media , a leader in podcasts about health, care and well-being , and YourCoach.Health , a leader in evidence-based and coach-led behavior change, today announced a collaboration for the development of a prescription-based digital therapeutic (PDT) to assist users in the development of high-quality health podcasts.

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UnitedHealth Group's Optum to buy LHC group to expand home healthcare presence

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Enterprise Taxonomy: Node settings: Exclude from Accelerate RSS feed

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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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4 Steps To Offering Even Better Care For Your Patients

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Your patients should always be a top priority when working in healthcare and when you’re a healthcare provider. You must be able to meet their needs and work toward improving their health and wellness over […]. The article 4 Steps To Offering Even Better Care For Your Patients appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Study: Digital MSK program improves chronic shoulder pain, disability

Mobi Health News

The study of SWORD Health's tool found a 51.6% reduction in disability as well as a 54.8% reduction in pain.

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Health IT April Fool’s Day Jokes – Fun Friday

Healthcare IT Today

Happy Friday everyone! And this is a special Friday because it’s April 1st which is that time where companies have a little fun and share April Fool’s Day jokes. We’ve shared a lot of April Fool’s Day Health IT jokes over the years including a few of our own. Here’s a few we saw today […].

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Intel gives Intermountain funding to expand patient safety monitoring

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Intermountain Healthcare a $100,000 grant from Intel to develop new remote monitoring capabilities in its hospitals. WHY IT MATTERS. The money is helping fund acquisition of 70 new camera systems for use in its Intermountain Patient Safety Monitoring program, giving caregivers an extra "set of eyes and ears," officials say, in rooms where patients may be at risk of falling or pulling out an IV or catheter.

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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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How to Jumpstart Your Child Psychiatry Career

Iris Telehealth

Over the past few years, child and adolescent psychiatrists have experienced a surge in demand due to the pandemic’s impact on children’s mental health. While many parts of the country have suffered from a shortage of child and adolescent providers for many years, the disruptions of COVID-19 have led to an unprecedented mental health crisis. Only last year, the surgeon general declared a national emergency for child and adolescent mental health.

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Wearable data company VivoSense lands $25M and other digital health fundings

Mobi Health News

Altoida adds $14 million to its Series A round, and Zephyr AI rakes in $18.5 million.

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Patient Experience and Health Equity are Top Priorities for HealthLinc

Healthcare IT Today

Despite the staffing and logistical challenges brought on by the pandemic, forward-thinking healthcare organizations like HealthLinc remain focused on improving overall patient experience and addressing health equity. They realize that dealing with these challenges has a significant positive impact on the overall health of their community and ultimately drives down healthcare costs.

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Hackensack Meridian Health shows the benefits of telepsychiatry

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Addressing the increasing need for behavioral health services is a nationwide challenge. With a shortage of physicians to address the growing need for care, a lack of providers who accept Medicaid, and access issues due to transportation or office hour challenges, healthcare organizations are looking to technology to help bridge the gap. "Without the utilization of telehealth, patients arriving at an emergency department often have long wait times before meeting with an available physician,

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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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API Security conference -- on #FHIR

Healthcare Exchange Standards

Join me at my presentations at #APISecure2022 where I will be surrounded by far smarter people on API security. This is a virtual event, so you should certainly be able to sign up. so, there is going to be just a little bit about #FHIR: On Wednesday I will be on a panel with Alissa and Grahame - The State of FHIR API Security in Healthcare On Thursday Grahame will be speaking - Securing FHIR APIs in Healthcare After Grahame I will be speaking - Designing and Implementing a FHIR API Security Plan

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Smart toilets could play a role in COVID-19 tracking efforts

Mobi Health News

A new article in Nature outlines how smart toilets could help individuals determine their COVID-19 status and help public health organizations.

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The “Digital Front Door” at Piedmont Healthcare Goes Beyond the Actual Door

Healthcare IT Today

Healthcare organizations have been improving their Digital Front Doors. The goal, for most, is to make it as easy as possible for patients to find and book appointments through online channels like websites and apps. Piedmont Healthcare, however, didn’t stop there. They have rolled in wayfinding, call centers, and in-person electronic registration as well.