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10 OTC For Emergencies and First Aid

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Over-the-counter refers to the medications available to you without the doctor’s prescription and can be bought without hesitation. These medications are beneficial in curing common illnesses and disorders that may occur regularly. You might want […].

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What You Can Do to Support Children Experiencing Stress and Trauma

Iris Telehealth

This is our third post in our series on pediatric behavioral health conditions. For more, visit our posts on pediatric depression and pediatric anxiety. Children experience trauma differently than adults. As a pediatric care provider, it’s important to understand these differences, how you can spot them, and best practices for treating them. Keep reading for a discussion of the types of trauma and their prevalence, risk factors and protective factors for child and adolescent PTSD, review screeni

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HIMSS21 Day 1: Patient Experience is Important but is it a Priority?

Healthcare IT Today

Not surprisingly, there was general agreement from presenters and panelists that patient experience is important at the Patient Experience & Consumerization Forum pre-conference event at HIMSS21. Prioritizing it, however, was a whole different story. Patent Experience Influences Outcomes On Day 1 of #HIMSS21 I had the opportunity to attend the Patient Experience & Consumerization Forum […].

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IoT and The Rise of the Machines in Healthcare

Health Populi

As connected devices proliferate within health care enterprises and across the health care ecosystem, cybersecurity risks abound. During the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, the health care sector was profoundly affected by cyber-attacks on connected devices, we learn in the report, Rise of the Machines 2021: State of Connected Devices – IT, IoT, IoMT and OT from Ordr.

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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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Why femtech needs to move past reproductive healthcare

Mobi Health News

Women face a lack of digital health options for menopause and senior care.

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The digital health tools one COVID-19 survivor relied on during his 100-day hospital stay

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

In late March of last year, Frank Cutitta was admitted to a Boston-area hospital with COVID-19. He wouldn't walk out again until the Fourth of July, 100 days later. "My name is Frank Cutitta, and I am very happy, literally, to be here," Cutitta told HIMSS21 attendees on Thursday. As the former HIMSS senior director of content analytics and the founder of HIMSS Media Lab, Cutitta, now the founder and CEO of HealthTech Decisions Lab, treated much of his time in the hospital as a long

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Empathy Is As Important as the Medical Treatment – the 2021 Accenture Health Experience As Backdrop to HIMSS 2021

Health Populi

The rise of digital health investment and growing role of technology in health care services only accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic. At the same time, people took on their own versions of digital transformation at home, for work, for school, for cooking, shopping, and indeed, for health care. But with digital health adoption gains has come some ambivalence and mixed signals, Accenture has discovered in its 2021 Health and life Sciences Experiences Survey released this week during the HIMS

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How the healthcare industry can use machine learning ethically

Mobi Health News

Machine learning and artificial intelligence are a new frontier for healthcare, but providers and researchers need to work to ensure they use these new technologies ethically.

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Digital Tools To Streamline Total Joint Replacement In The ASC Setting

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Dr. Veronica Diaz, medical director of orthopedics, Modernizing Medicine. The growing preference for outpatient orthopedic surgery is much more than another pandemic-inspired trend. Recent advances in medicine over the past few years have made […].

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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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OIG looking closely at telehealth as it weighs future enforcement

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

LAS VEGAS – The Office of Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services works to ensure the integrity of federal healthcare programs and to safeguard the health and welfare of those programs' beneficiaries. In a session at HIMSS21 on Tuesday, two HHS OIG leaders offered a look at the enforcement priorities the agency has in mind these days, and some hints about the compliance responsibilities healthcare organizations should be prioritizing in the coming months.

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Our Pandemic Lessons: Listening to Michael Dowling – a #HIMSS21 Wrap-Up

Health Populi

“We don’t un-learn,” Dr. Amy Abernethy asserte d as she shared her pandemic perspectives on a panel with 2 other former U.S. health policy and regulatory leaders. The three spoke about navigating compliance (think: regulations and reimbursement) in an uncertain world. An uncertain world is our workplace in the health/care ecosystem, globally, in this moment.

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CCM can identify nerve damage in patients with long COVID, new study finds

Mobi Health News

The non-invasive eye examination is also used to identify conditions such as diabetic neuropathy, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and dementia.

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H1 Acquires Carevoyance

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. H1, which provides the largest global healthcare platform that connects healthcare professionals, announced today that it has acquired Portland, Oregon-based Carevoyance, which offers ??the best targeting, sales enablement, and physician segmentation platform to medical device […].

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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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Legislators at HIMSS21 point to telehealth as key pandemic-era tech

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Florida and Rhode Island aren't all that similar when it comes to population size or state politics. But what they do have in common, said two legislators who co-presented at a HIMSS21 session on Thursday, is a telehealth strategy that proved to be wildly popular among residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a multi-decade legislator, Rhode Island Rep.

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Zoom Became a Household Name in the Pandemic. It’s Working to Do the Same in Healthcare – At #HIMSS21

Health Populi

The COVID-19 pandemic digitally transformed most people living in the U.S., re-shaping consumers to work from home when possible, go to school there, and buy all manners of goods and services via ecommerce. In March 2021, Zoom conducted research into the question, “how virtual do we want our future to be?” posing that to thousands of citizens living in 10 countries including the U.S.

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How 'person first' thinking can improve digital health tools

Mobi Health News

Design thinking is key to creating successful digital tools that are helpful for patients, said Molly Woodriff, MPH, senior product manager at NYU Langone Health at HIMSS21.

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HIMSS21 Roundup—Zoom launches mobile browser for telehealth visits; Samsung unveils tech for 'smart hospitals'

FierceHealthIT

HIMSS21 Roundup—Zoom launches mobile browser for telehealth visits; Samsung unveils tech for 'smart hospitals'. hlandi. Tue, 08/10/2021 - 09:42.

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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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Building lasting tele-behavioral health programs to address patient needs

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic has allowed many patients – especially those in under-resourced areas – unprecedented access to behavioral healthcare. But as Michael Hasselberg, senior director of digital health at the University of Rochester, discussed with Cleveland Clinic Director of Design and Best Practices Julie Rish during a HIMSS21 Global Conference Digital session, such programs have required being nimble and adaptable in the face of changing needs.

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Healthcare Via the Cloud, Across the Enterprise and in the Patient’s Home – a Sustainable View from Philips at HIMSS 2021

Health Populi

The COVID-19 pandemic sparked a reappraisal of value-based care, a shift to remote and virtual care, and acceleration of healthcare stakeholders’ investments in Artificial Intelligence-based solutions, Philips discovered in the 2021 Future Health Index , the company’s latest survey conducted among 2,800 health care leaders working in 14 countries.

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Health systems see telehealth dip, but the tech is here to stay

Mobi Health News

At HIMSS21 innovation leaders from four health systems discuss how telehealth is changing at their centers.

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New survey finds COVID-19 is taking a significant toll on physicians

FierceHealthIT

New survey finds COVID-19 is taking a significant toll on physicians. agliadkovskaya. Mon, 08/09/2021 - 15:51.

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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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India prioritising shift to remote care: survey

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Royal Philips has published its latest Future Health Index 2021 report that explores how healthcare leaders are confronting the present challenges of the pandemic and where their current and future priorities lie. The findings from India revealed an imminent shift toward prioritising remote care, adopting digital health technologies and implementing sustainable healthcare practices.

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HIMSS21 Day 2 Live Updates from John Lynn

Healthcare IT Today

This year we thought we’d try something new at HIMSS 2021. We’ll continue doing our regular coverage of topics we find interesting and useful for the Healthcare IT Today community. Plus, we’ll be doing a number of video interviews which will go out on our Healthcare IT Today Interviews podcast. However, we thought it would […].

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Latest digital tool uses sound, word patterns to reveal stress level

Mobi Health News

Cigna International and Ellipsis Health have joined hands to develop the free AI-powered tool.

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May cyberattack cost Scripps nearly $113M in lost revenue, more costs

FierceHealthIT

May cyberattack cost Scripps nearly $113M in lost revenue, more costs. rking. Wed, 08/11/2021 - 15:15.

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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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HIMSS21 tech news: Salesforce Health Cloud innovations; Vivify telehealth scheduling

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

IT vendor Salesforce is rolling out new healthcare tools designed to help healthcare and life sciences organizations meet their patients, members and customers where they are to deliver the right care, at the right time, from anywhere. These new tools, the company said, deliver stronger relationships across healthcare and life sciences organizations from anywhere, and by tapping into these innovations, organizations can streamline operations and, ultimately, drive better health outcomes.

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Convenience versus Relationships in Healthcare

Healthcare IT Today

As we kick off the HIMSS 2021 conference in Las Vegas, this tweet highlighted a fundamental principle that many in healthcare don’t understand or at least don’t pay enough attention to. Jan Oldenburg shared it in this tweet: When I interview patients it becomes clear that they really WANT both convenience and relationships with their […].

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Doctors look to tech for the future but need assurance it will work

Mobi Health News

Jesse Ehrenfeld, chair of the board of trustees for the American Medical Association, discusses the evolution of digital health adoption over time at HIMSS21.