Health Populi

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

American consumers are now viewing their phones an average of 52 times daily, with 39 percent of consumers believing they use their smartphones too much. In fact, 60 percent of 18 to 34-year-olds admit to smartphone overuse, the highest level of any age group. However, 63 percent of the respondents reported trying to limit their smartphone usage, roughly half succeeding in cutting back.

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KevinMD

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

I came across Dr. Kevin Tolliver’s post, "Beware the Limits of Telemedicine," and found it to gloss over the benefits of telemedicine and the opportunities that increasing telemedicine uptake can afford to the patient and provider. With this post, I aim to show that these opportunities for systemic change to the health care delivery model […].

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Mobile Health Matters

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Part of the thrill of working in health IT comes from bringing something more than just a cool widget to market. As a nurse myself, I want to help fellow clinicians with software that solves problems. And, as part of the development process, we seek to partner with health systems to address their specific challenges. Of course, not every health system can serve as an IT partner – but luckily, some customers are in a position to play a larger role by acting as early adopters.

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Mobi Health News

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Two more smart contact lenses, for presbyopia and cataract surgery recovery, are still in the works.

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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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Health Populi

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Diabetes is a family issue, and its prevalence is growing in America. November 14, 2018, is World Diabetes Day , and the International Diabetes Federation reminds us that this condition impacts the whole household — not just the person diagnosed with diabetes. Why the family? Because diabetes is one disease that is largely preventable: through eating right, being physically active, and making healthy choices every day.

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Clocktree

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Clocktree is making it easier for your practice to register new telehealth clients! A prospective client can visit your Clocktree practice profile, click “Contact Us” and send you a new client request without first receiving an invitation. You have the ability to approve or deny that request. Once you approve the client’s request, they are fully registered as a client of your practice.

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Mobi Health News

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

As AI cements its role in healthcare, more and more intelligent software offerings are pursuing 510(k) and De Novo approvals.

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Health Populi

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

“Seeing is not believing” when it comes to people seeing health information on social networks. Four in five people seeking healthcare information online in social media are concerned about the accuracy of that information served up. Therefore, most consumers a very satisfied with the healthcare information they receive from nurses, eye doctors, pharmacists, dentists, nurse practitioners, doctors, and dietitians.

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Morning eHealth

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Updates from AMA interim meeting — Biz watch

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Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

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FierceHealthIT

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Most health insurance companies profited handsomely by the end of this past quarter. Aetna, Molina and UnitedHealth performed especially well, albeit for varying reasons.

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Mobi Health News

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

At this week's World Innovation Summit for Health in Doha, Qatar experts from around the world sat down to talk about the opportunities and challenges of employing digital health in the mental health field.

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Society for Participatory Medicine

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

SPM members Casey Quinlan (yes, yours truly) and Jan Oldenburg were part of a trinity of folks debating the idea of paying people for the data they contribute to the digital economy, in healthcare and in all other sectors. Here’s the full version of the conversation on YouTube, with Casey taking the “yes” side, Brookings Institution non-resident fellow and UConn professor Niam Yaraghi taking the “no” side, and Jan moderating the debate.

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Electronic Health Reporter

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. By Mark Ferlatte is CTO of Truss. There’s no shortage of news stories and think pieces outlining the ways regulations have hurt healthcare in the U.S., from spending to physician burnout. (Notably, there’s also no shortage of stories claiming the opposite.) Regardless of this debate around benefits vs. protections, there are a few non-negotiables–like doing everything […].

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Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

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FierceHealthIT

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

UnitedHealth is expanding a nearly three-year-old wellness program by giving out free Apple Watches and allowing members to pay off the cost of the devices by meeting structured walking goals. UnitedHealthcare's Paul Sterling tells FierceHealthcare expanded choices and tiered incentives have made the program a success.

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Mobi Health News

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

The investigation compared tests from 204 STEMI patients presenting in five different settings.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Interested in innovation in the age-related market? You are based in the west coast or need to be there to do other business? Then you are likely going to attend Aging 2.0’s annual Optimize event this week in San Francisco, where you’ll get to hear Dr. Joseph Coughlin of the MIT Age Lab describe his insights about the Longevity Economy. And you will also have an opportunity to view the pitches for partners , speak with investors, and learn about Aging 2.0 progress in meeting its 2017-identifie

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Electronic Health Reporter

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. It’s no secret that healthcare has greatly improved with the advent of technology. We all know the drill. The usual benefits that we’ve been able to derive from technology comes in the form of better data management, clearer communication, minimized margin of error, and the improved accuracy and efficiency of medical diagnoses.

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FierceHealthIT

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

In addition to new technologies like artificial intelligence that are already gaining a foothold in healthcare, Toby Cosgrove, former CEO of Cleveland Clinic, said he thinks the next trend that could catch on in health IT is voice recognition software.

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Mobi Health News

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Companies like Swift Medical, Tissue Analytics and Healthy.io replace inaccurate measurements with reliable ones, and that's just the beginning.

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Insulin Nation

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Reports on the health consequences of cannabis use are mixed. There have however been studies done that suggest there are health consequences, so those considering medical cannabis should read up on the research before blindly following the crowd. Latest research shows A1C does not benefit and DKA events double. Treatment for Neuropathy Pain ( link ).

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Electronic Health Reporter

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Abbott and The Chertoff Group, a security and risk management advisory group, have released a white paper that shares key findings from a recent study of 300 physicians and 100 hospital administrators on cybersecurity challenges in the hospital environment. Results found that while physicians and hospital administrators view cybersecurity as a priority, the majority of […].

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FierceHealthIT

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Ride-hailing company Uber’s healthcare platform is less than a year old, and it’s seeking supporters within the industry to help it expand its reach.

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Mobi Health News

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

First announced in March, the program allows participants to pay off the device's cost by meeting daily fitness goals.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Check out this startling sampling of Apple user complaints. ZDNet published a list of Apple complaints posted on Reddit (which has an Apple forum of more than 800K members) – the list was eye-opening and filled with rage about (storage, connector, power) limitations. (Oddly, in the center of the online article was an iPad ad). One commenter compared the Apple customer experience to buying a high-end Audi and discovering that the price did not include tires.

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Electronic Health Reporter

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. By Grace Carter, freelance healthcare writer, OX Essays. Healthcare industry requires a number of different skills in order to be successful. The job combines organization, practical knowledge of innovations, and professionalism. Your resume should reflect this kind of experience and skill, or your chances of getting a call back are slim.

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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.

FierceHealthIT

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

More than 18,000 additional people were added to the final number of consumers impacted by the Healthcare.gov breach last month. A CMS spokesperson said the agency has reached out to all affected consumers.

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Mobi Health News

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The Belgian pharma company worked with Verint Systems to create the PD Coach app.

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Lloyd Price

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Dyson has filed a patent for an interesting new wearable gadget and some are predicting it will become the next big trend in health tech. Dyson is known for its powerful vacuum cleaners and, more recently, its air purification technology and apparently the company has aspirations to weave that technological prowess into a wearable device that doubles as a pair of headphones.

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