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What telehealth brings to opioid use treatment

Morning eHealth

Bad state data hides coronavirus threat — CARIN Alliance's new health app project

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Key Strategies For Minimizing Risks While Embracing COVID-19 Telehealth Expansion

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Heather Annolino, senior director healthcare practice, Ventiv. As hospitals are working vigorously to address the health care needs of its patient population during the COVID-19 pandemic, they are unintentionally leaving themselves and their patients […].

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Telehealth Security: Using a VPN

Telebehavioral Health Institute

Telehealth Security: Using a VPN There has been much debate on whether or not telehealth offers a secure means of communicating with patients. Many experts argue that the only way to secure telehealth sessions is by forgoing the use of … Read more. The post Telehealth Security: Using a VPN appeared first on TBH Institute Blog.

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Big Hearts, High Tech – How Caregiving Has Changed in the U.S.

Health Populi

We are all caregivers now. The COVID-19 pandemic has touched and continues to re-shape our daily lives. One reality that the coronavirus era has revealed is that caregiving is a daily life-flow for everyone around the world. In the U.S., this has particularly acute impacts — physical, emotional, and financial. The 2020 AARP report on caregiving was published this month, and the survey research into caregivers uncovered fresh insights about caregivers’ demographics, financial stressor

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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 Israel is using AI to implement proactive care

Mobi Health News

Dr. Ran Balicer, chief innovation officer of Israel’s Clalit Research Institute, talks using tech to catch health issues before they become serious at HIMSS20 Digital.

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Poll: Medicare Advantage members are taking to telehealth

FierceHealthIT

Poll: Medicare Advantage members are taking to telehealth. rking. Wed, 05/27/2020 - 16:17.

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The Hair Economy in the COVID-19 Pandemic: Control, Wellness, and Self-Care

Health Populi

The barbershop and beauty salon are important community touch points for health, wellness, and social connection in so many peoples’ lives. In my book, HealthConsuming: From Health Consumer to Health Citizen , I feature the black barbershop to introduce a chapter on “The New Retail Health.” In the COVID-19 pandemic, how we’re dealing with hair is a metaphor for personal control, for political statements, for mental health, and for overall well-being.

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In-depth: Despite some hiccups, COVID-19 is VR's time to shine

Mobi Health News

Healthcare VR researchers say that certain projects have stalled during the pandemic, but strong demand and emergency reimbursement decisions out of CMS have raised hopes across the industry.

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COVID-19 has accelerated adoption of non-contact patient monitoring technology, says Frost & Sullivan analysis

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Contactless monitoring systems and smartphone health applications are playing a vital role in the war against COVID-19, a report has found. According to the analysis by Frost & Sullivan, non-contact patient monitoring technologies are gravitating toward the use of video, sound analysis and mobile-based platforms incorporating advanced technologies such as machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms.

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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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4 Ways To Take Care of Your Health At Home

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Practicing self-care and taking care of our mental – and physical – health at home is important at the best of times. Now, however, most of us are being asked to stay at home, and […]. The article 4 Ways To Take Care of Your Health At Home appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Financial Insecurity Among U.S. Workers Will Worsen in the Pandemic ? Especially for Women

Health Populi

Millions of mainstream, Main Street Americans entered 2020 feeling income inequality and financial insecurity in the U.S. The coronavirus pandemic is exacerbating financial stress in America, hitting women especially hard, based on PwC’s 9th annual Employee Financial Wellness Survey COVID-19 Update. For this report, PwC polled 1,683 full-time employed adults between 18 and 75 years of age in January 2020.

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COVID-19: The rise and rise of telemedicine

Mobi Health News

Telemedicine has experienced a huge surge in adoption over the past few months, during the coronavirus pandemic. With people locked down at home, it has become the 'new normal' way of accessing healthcare says digital health connector, Aline Noizet.

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CareMount Medical uses telehealth now to avoid health crisis later

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

As people stay home to avoid exposure to COVID-19, healthcare leaders across the country worry about the potential long-term health implications of patients putting off their general medical appointments and procedures. Could there be a future health crisis as a result of, for example, missed routine cancer screenings or delayed testing for chronic conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure?

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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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Expert: Hospitals should prepare for pent-up demand from non-COVID-19 patients

FierceHealthIT

Expert: Hospitals should prepare for pent-up demand from non-COVID-19 patients. treed. Thu, 05/28/2020 - 12:29.

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More U.S. Patients Scheduling Doctors? Appointments, Welcoming Telehealth Into Their Visit-Mix

Health Populi

By May 14th, 2020, one-half of consumers in the U.S. expected they would schedule a medical appointment in the next two months. “As the country emerges from COVID-19, we’re watching consumer confidence shift back to where it was prior to the onset of this crisis,” noted Dr. Brad Bowman, Chief Medical Office at Healthgrades. The company published the COVID-19 Patient Confidence Study , a survey launched in late March.

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Investors shower AI drug discovery startups with over $200M in new funding

Mobi Health News

insitro unveiled a $143 million Series B round on the same day that fellow machine learning company Exscientia highlighted its own $60 million Series C raise.

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Patient engagement support vendor offers free telehealth to NY, NJ women

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

UPIC Health, which provides administrative revenue cycle and patient engagement support to healthcare clients, now is offering telehealth services for free to women who live in New York and New Jersey. According to UPIC CEO Mary Tucker, the company uses the Mend platform to connect qualifying clients with certified health coaches, nutritionists, licensed naturopathic doctors and clinical psychologists at no cost.

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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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Optum scoops up post-acute care company NaviHealth

FierceHealthIT

Optum scoops up post-acute care company NaviHealth. hlandi. Tue, 05/26/2020 - 16:21.

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Complications Associated with Multiple License Holders

CE App

Clinicians today are responsible for completing a certain number of CME credit hours per year in the states they wish to be licensed in. This can appear simple and easy to complete for clinicians. Unfortunately, the requirements for each state in terms of CME vary significantly from year to year. Some states also have higher CME hour requirements than others, which can lead to a heavy course load for many individuals.

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Study identifies at least 34 European medtech COVID-19 projects from startups

Mobi Health News

The research was carried out by Oxford University data visualisation spin-out Zegami.

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The COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea and its implications on the future of telehealth

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

In the third episode of the HIMSS APAC Digital Dialogue Series hosted by Dr Charles Alessi, HIMSS Chief Clinical Officer, guest speakers Dr Hwang Hee, Chief Information Officer, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, South Korea and Kim Dong-Hee, Country Leader, Philips, South Korea shared their thoughts on what was done differently to manage the COVID-19 situation in the country, and how telehealth might look like post COVID-19.

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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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Medicare Advantage, Part D plans face uncertain healthcare world under COVID-19 as they develop bids

FierceHealthIT

Medicare Advantage, Part D plans face uncertain healthcare world under COVID-19 as they develop bids. rking. Fri, 05/29/2020 - 13:20.

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Protected: Current Struggles Medical Professionals on the Front-lines are Facing Handling COVID-19

CE App

There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. The post Protected: Current Struggles Medical Professionals on the Front-lines are Facing Handling COVID-19 appeared first on CE App Blog.

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Samsung's smartwatch ECG feature gets green light in South Korea

Mobi Health News

The latest feature can now be combined with Samsung's cuffless blood pressure monitoring feature, which got approval in South Korea a few weeks ago.

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Providing remote care is now essential

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Primary topic: Telehealth Disable Auto Tagging: Short Headline: Providing remote care is now essential Featured Decision Content: Region Tag: Global Edition Right Now:

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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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CVS Health sued by Blues insurers in 6 states claiming pharmacies inflated prices for generics

FierceHealthIT

CVS Health sued by Blues insurers in 6 states claiming pharmacies inflated prices for generics. pminemyer. Thu, 05/28/2020 - 11:27.

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Top Live Video Telehealth Companies List

Healthcare IT Today

Spoiler Alert: Here’s the live video telehealth list. Keep reading for background & future plans. A few weeks ago, as telehealth started to explode, I realized how important understanding the telehealth market was going to be for those who read Healthcare IT Today. Plus, having been through the golden age of EHR software otherwise known […].

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First skin checking app listed on EMIS App Library

Mobi Health News

Miiskin is also one of few select apps on NHS Apps Library.

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