Electronic Health Reporter

OCTOBER 19, 2022

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. While many people get health insurance to help deal with emergencies, the truth is that we can’t be sure of when life will throw us a curveball that lands us in the hospital. This means […]. The article Don’t Wait To Get Sick: 5 Ways To Prioritize Your Healthcare appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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OCTOBER 17, 2022

Lack of access to proper psychiatric care in the United States is a major challenge for our healthcare system. However, virtual solutions like telepsychiatry make getting psychiatric care more accessible, effective, and patient-centered. The benefits of telepsychiatry for patients are significant. In fact, in a study by the American Medical Association, 79% of patients were very satisfied with the care received during their last telehealth visit.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 18, 2022

The Australian government is restoring its subsidy for bulk-billed video telehealth psychiatry consultations through a A$47.7 million ($30 million) investment in the October budget. Starting this November, people living in rural and regional areas and other eligible patients can once again access free video consultations for mental health. This comes as the latest funding will restore 50% fee loading to bulk billed Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) psychiatry services delivered by video telehealt

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Ketamine telehealth became popular during the pandemic when in-office visits were restricted or unavailable for months. Patients were able to receive a prescription for Ketamine treatment for use in their own homes without in-person supervision and care from their providers. Traditionally, Ketamine treatment was closely monitored by a qualified healthcare professional in an in-office setting after an in-person exam, as Ketamine is a Schedule III drug.

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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.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 17, 2022

For the 99th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast , we’re talking about physician practices. We dive into the challenges that physician practices are currently facing and discuss what changes can be made to help them thrive. Next we take a look forward to see what technology will have the most impact on physician practices. Lastly, we discuss what organizations to look out for when it comes to physician practices.

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Optimum Healthcare IT

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Here are five early wins your organization can hope to achieve with an Optimum-guided ServiceNow HR modernization project. Continue reading Ready for HR Modernization? Score Big with these Five Early Wins at Optimum Healthcare IT.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Active healthcare practitioners are now enjoying the option of choosing one of three approaches to deliver care: in-person only, hybrid telehealth, and telehealth-only. As detailed in earlier TBHI articles about future opportunities in telehealth, Medicare offers unparalleled practice development and specialization opportunities. For instance, in behavioral care, Medicare has approved telephone and video teletherapy reimbursement.

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Mobi Health News

OCTOBER 17, 2022

The company will use the funds to expand its platform and accelerate global commercialization.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Minneapolis-based Allina Health, working with Flare Capital Partners, has launched a new company, Inbound Health, designed to help health systems and payers design and build hospital-at-home and home-based skilled nursing programs. WHY IT MATTERS. The goal with Inbound Health is to offer the full stack of capabilities needed to scale at-home care models, according to Allina Health – such as engagement and workflow technologies, analytics, virtual care teams, home-based care pathways, suppl

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Naturally as healthcare moves into a more digital space, more tech is needed to accomplish every day tasks. This opens up a new market that is largely attractive to Big Tech. However, the success of this move varies from company to company. Some companies were able to organically integrate into the world of healthcare while others forced their way in.

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Electronic Health Reporter

OCTOBER 20, 2022

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Anna Barnacka, PhD, CEO and founder, MindMics. Thanks to the explosion of affordable and miniaturized wearable technology, consumers now have a sizeable increase in awareness of individual health data. In the United States alone, […]. The article The Future of Consumer Wearable Technology appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Mobi Health News

OCTOBER 20, 2022

The traditional healthcare industry could face pressure from changing trends, including the emergence of Amazon, Walmart, CVS and Walgreens as larger players.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 20, 2022

As people age, the subject of caring for loved ones enters the conversation. Most find this discussion escalating once events already are in motion. Ashish V. Shah experienced this firsthand with his aging father. And after his dad's death, he learned how pockets of information among care teams were not shared in a meaningful way that might have delayed the fateful event.

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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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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Trachoma is the world’s leading infectious cause of blindness, yet for decades we have had the antibiotics to treat it. Sightsavers is an international charity dedicated to preventing avoidable blindness and is working in Africa and Asia to eliminate this disease. Their programs are having a significant positive impact. A key to their success is effective use of Geographic Information System (GIS) technology to track and manage both the disease and treatment coverage.

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Electronic Health Reporter

OCTOBER 19, 2022

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. As we all know, the feet are the body’s foundation and play a vital role in one’s overall health. Our feet’ health largely depends on the quality of our shoes and the support they provide. […]. The article The Ultimate Insole Buying Guide appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Mobi Health News

OCTOBER 21, 2022

When determining approval for Breakthrough Device designation, the FDA will consider whether the device addresses present health inequities.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 19, 2022

United Health Services Hospitals is a health system serving South Central New York and based in Vestal, New York. Its virtual healthcare program began in July 2019 with the launch of the UHS Virtual Walk-In. The Virtual Walk-In was a direct to patient offering for minor acute complaints. Zipnosis was chosen as the technology platform because of its ability to combine an asynchronous adaptive interview process with a step-up to video.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 19, 2022

The following is a guest article by Serrah Linares, Vice President of Partner Sales at Change Healthcare , and Rachel Mack Robinson, Founder and President at DotCom Therapy. Children in America were increasingly struggling with mental health before COVID-19, but the pandemic compounded an already growing crisis. Today in the U.S., nearly one in five children experience a mental health disorder.

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Electronic Health Reporter

OCTOBER 18, 2022

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Adam Steinberg, EVP client experience, Experity. The popularity of urgent care has grown continuously over the past several decades, but in just the last few years, the U.S. market has exploded as more and […]. The article Creative Ways Urgent Care Leaders Can Retain and Attract Talent Alongside Increased Demand appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Mobi Health News

OCTOBER 21, 2022

During a discussion at the Frontiers Health Global Hybrid Conference, panelists said a more competitive funding environment could push startups and investors to focus on quality.

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ACA Times

OCTOBER 20, 2022

The IRS recently issued final regulations on the use of Premium Tax Credits (PTCs), resolving the “family glitch” and extending PTC eligibility beyond individuals to family members. As a result,…. The post Final Regulations Amend Eligibility for Premium Tax Credits first appeared on The ACA Times.

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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.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Town Hall Ventures Joins Union Square Ventures and City Light Capital as Company Expands Into Value-Based Care. Brave Health , the largest virtual mental health provider and engagement platform focused on serving Medicaid populations, today announced a $40M Series C funding round led by Town Hall Ventures, with existing investors Union Square Ventures, City Light Capital and others joining as well.

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Mend

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Looking to optimize your patient collections and reduce AR Days? Learn what the best patient financial solutions are and how to use them. Technology gave us virtual visits, but the patient financial solutions that accompany them are still catching up. This is a significant issue considering many practices are facing long AR days and bad debt in healthcare.

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Mobi Health News

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Calm Health, offered through providers, payers and self-insured employers, builds off the company's acquisition of Ripple Health Group.

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Electronic Health Reporter

OCTOBER 19, 2022

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Ken Perez, vice president of healthcare policy and government affairs, Omnicell, Inc. In August, H.R. 5376, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA), was passed via partisan votes by both chambers of Congress and […]. The article The Inflation Reduction Act: The Impact of Medicare Negotiation of Prescription Drug Prices on Hospitals and Health Systems appeared first on electronichealthre

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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

OCTOBER 20, 2022

As I think about my years in health IT, tech people have always been interested in automation. It’s one of the beauties of many technologies. You can automate processes in ways that weren’t previously possible. However, the same wasn’t always true for healthcare workers. Some people in healthcare saw automation as a threat to their jobs.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Was this a ‘breakthrough’ on hearing aid pricing? Note that uncorrected hearing loss is correlated with dementia. Mull over the phrase from the KFF announcement (italics are mine), “Prices and features will vary for the new OTC hearing aids — much as they do for prescription aids. A pair of prescription devices typically sells for $2,000 to $8,000.

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Mobi Health News

OCTOBER 18, 2022

The newest offering is spirometry testing to evaluate patients for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

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