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Ensuring optimal functionality for IoT devices in outpatient care

KevinMD

From defibrillators and ventilators to infusion pumps and dialysis equipment, Internet of Things (IoT) medical devices significantly enhance outpatient care. Patients can record and send measurements remotely, eliminating the need for follow-up visits. At the same time, these devices help understaffed outpatient facilities that might not have the capacity to send caregivers for home visits.

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Digital Technologies Provide Solution To American Healthcare Crisis

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Harman Dhawan, founder and CEO, Bikham Healthcare. The American healthcare system is under enormous strain; plagued by looming physician and nursing shortages that grow more dire every day and bogged down by inefficient and […] The article Digital Technologies Provide Solution To American Healthcare Crisis appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Innovative Remote Health Monitoring Solutions for Blood Oxygen & Physiologic Data

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

Remote health monitoring solutions such as remote patient monitoring (RPM), has revolutionized how physicians manage and treat patients, particularly those with chronic conditions. Healthcare providers can now use advanced medical devices to track important health data. Through RPM, they can monitor blood oxygen levels, heart rates, and blood pressure in real-time.

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How Trauma-Informed Design Principles Can Be Health-Ful for All of Us – Learning from IKEA

Health Populi

As a long-time fan and customer of IKEA, I receive daily Google Alerts about the company, from business finances to design trends. When I read this piece on IKEA’s work on a home designed for people who were homeless , I paid special attention to learn about the concept of trauma-informed design. Thanks to the publication Retail TouchPoints and the author of the story, Adan Blair, for covering this project.

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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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Lucid Dreaming: A New Frontier for Neuroscience Innovation

Lloyd Price

Exec Summary: Lucid dreaming is a type of dream where you are aware that you are dreaming while you are still asleep. This awareness allows you to have some control over the dream's storyline and environment. Lucid dreams are distinct from vivid dreams, which are dreams that a person can remember in great detail upon waking.Lucid dreams are thought to occur during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, the sleep stage in which most dreaming occurs.

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Remote therapeutic monitoring reduces readmissions, academic research shows

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Over the past decade, the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine has seen an increase in the number of highly complex infections. That's related to a few different factors. THE PROBLEM First, the population of the Sooner State has been trending less healthy in general. Second, surgeons at the Oklahoma City-based medical school are performing more complex surgeries.

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Evaluating the performance of health care artificial intelligence (AI): the role of AUPRC, AUROC, and average precision

KevinMD

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more embedded in health care, the ability to accurately evaluate AI models is critical. In medical applications, where early diagnosis and anomaly detection are often key, selecting the right performance AI metrics can determine the clinical success or failure of AI tools. If a health care AI tool claims to Read more Evaluating the performance of health care artificial intelligence (AI): the role of AUPRC, AUROC, and average precision originally appeared i

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How automation helps nurses return to the bedside

KevinMD

I have been in health care and worked as a bedside nurse for more than 30 years now. Early in my career a surgeon said to me, “I could have made changes if I had that information sooner. I’ve had 200 people on my operating room table during this time.” The surgeon was referring to Read more… How automation helps nurses return to the bedside originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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The impact of digital health tools on preventing chronic disease: a public health revolution

KevinMD

Imagine a world where chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and hypertensionlong-standing giants of global health care burdenare intercepted before they take root. A smartwatch buzzing with a warning of an irregular heartbeat. An app gently nudging someone to take a short walk after hours of inactivity. For millions, these digital whispers are not just Read more The impact of digital health tools on preventing chronic disease: a public health revolution originally appeared in KevinMD.co

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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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Towards a future for semi-autonomous AI-powered primary care providers

KevinMD

The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that 4.5 billion people do not have access to primary care. In the US alone, the American Medical Association (AMA) claims 83 million Americans do not have access, and the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) puts the number even higher at one-third of the US population or Read more… Towards a future for semi-autonomous AI-powered primary care providers originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Harnessing the power of AI and personalized videos: a new era in patient education and clinical care

KevinMD

As a physician and digital health practitioner, I have seen firsthand the challenges of ineffective patient education and the immense potential for technology to revolutionize how we inform, engage, and empower patients in their health journeys. Imagine a future where every patient, regardless of their language, cultural background, or health literacy level, can receive tailored, Read more… Harnessing the power of AI and personalized videos: a new era in patient education and clinical care origi

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Embracing the advantages of digitization in health care

KevinMD

Due to rising rates of burnout and depression among health care providers, the U.S. is looking at a projected shortfall of over 3.2 million health care workers by 2026. In parallel, the health care industry is grappling with a 13 percent decline in provider productivity that is directly correlated with the increased adoption of electronic medical records Read more… Embracing the advantages of digitization in health care originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Unmasking online scams: How to stay safe as a visible patient advocate

KevinMD

As a health care writer and patient advocate for people in pain, I spend a lot of time online on venues like Facebook, Quora, LinkedIn, and X (formerly Twitter). I am visible. And because I am visible, many people reach out to me seeking help or doctor referrals to the few clinicians who are still Read more… Unmasking online scams: How to stay safe as a visible patient advocate originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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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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What if AI focused on respecting the craft of medicine?

KevinMD

Health care technology has a long history of getting it wrong. The electronic health record (EHR) boom of the late 2000s was a remarkable transformation — taking our sector from paper charts to computers in a matter of just a few years. Unfortunately, most of the technology that was so feverishly adopted was developed without Read more… What if AI focused on respecting the craft of medicine?

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Time to get digital in your practice

KevinMD

Can you imagine if you were shopping online and placing an order took eight hours? What if your order took 26 days to arrive? Sadly, this is the current state of many Americans’ struggles to schedule their doctors’ appointments. We, as physicians, can do better. Americans are spending an average of eight hours a month Read more… Time to get digital in your practice originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Envisioning the future of health care with OpenAI’s GPT-4o: potential innovations under secure and unbiased conditions

KevinMD

Introducing OpenAI’s GPT-4o is just the beginning of a transformative journey in health care. As we look to the future, it is essential to ensure that advancements in AI, particularly in sensitive sectors like health care, are grounded in security and fairness. With strict adherence to HIPAA-compliant servers and proactive measures to eliminate bias in Read more… Envisioning the future of health care with OpenAI’s GPT-4o: potential innovations under secure and unbiased conditions ori

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Save time with these EMR dot phrase tips every doctor should know

KevinMD

Dot phrases work like magic. Just type a few keystrokes, and poof—a full template appears! But how do you pick shortcuts that don’t interfere with your regular typing? And how do you remember all these shortcuts? Over the years, I’ve made tons of templates, each with its own shortcut. I’ll explain the system I use Read more… Save time with these EMR dot phrase tips every doctor should know originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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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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Cryonics: advancements, ethics, and skepticism

KevinMD

Scientists have transitioned from crafting flying contraptions capable of moving massive payloads through unfriendly skies to exploring the vast expanse of the cosmos, affirming that the concept of impossibility holds no sway over their endeavors. Yet, their ambition now surpasses earthly confines as they endeavor to replicate the divine feat of Lazarus’s resurrection on a Read more… Cryonics: advancements, ethics, and skepticism originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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The universal impact of health care informatics

KevinMD

In the bustling city of New York lived a young woman named Emily. Emily wasn’t a health care provider or even remotely associated with the medical field. She worked as a graphic designer, spending her days creating stunning visuals for advertising campaigns. One evening, while browsing the internet, Emily stumbled upon an article titled “Why Read more… The universal impact of health care informatics originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Blockchain technology in population health management

KevinMD

Blockchain technology may revolutionize population health management. Patients and health care practitioners face the challenge of securely accessing, managing, integrating, and sharing health records. While blockchain is gaining attention in various industries, its application in health care and population health is still preliminary. Data security and interoperability By combining data security measures with innovative approaches to Read more… Blockchain technology in population health managem

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Can AI save the medical profession?

KevinMD

I was working in a busy GP clinic when I finished seeing my last patient for the day, and I felt a sense of relief that the day was over; however, that relief was quickly overshadowed by the daunting mountain of paperwork I needed to complete before I could go home. In general practice, this Read more… Can AI save the medical profession? originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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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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Telltale hearts: Navigating modern medicine’s human element

KevinMD

An excerpt from Telltale Hearts: A Public Health Doctor, His Patients, and the Power of Story. The potential advances that AI will bring to medicine boggle the mind and portend massive changes, the likes of which we have not experienced since the advent of modern surgical techniques, the development of image-based diagnostic methods, and the Read more… Telltale hearts: Navigating modern medicine’s human element originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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EMR shutdown highlights vulnerability in health care IT

KevinMD

Imagine that Elon Musk had decided to buy Epic instead of the platform formerly known as Twitter. Imagine that he had developed his own EMR and informed every Epic user that they should watch their email for their assigned migration dates to the system he had developed, to be completed in the next 60 days. Read more… EMR shutdown highlights vulnerability in health care IT originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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If surgery is so precise, why are we leaving outcomes up to chance?

KevinMD

It is well known that today there is significant variability in surgical outcomes – not only in different parts of the world, but even within the hospital. And, little understanding as to why. While video is becoming a key component of surgery, up until now, it has gone largely uncaptured, making it impossible for surgeons Read more… If surgery is so precise, why are we leaving outcomes up to chance?

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Stop physician burnout: the hidden danger of AI note-writing software

KevinMD

AI note-writing software will provide massive short-term relief to stressed-out physicians, effectively disconnecting the quality of notes from personal data entry skills. Unfortunately, after a brief respite from the stress of documentation, things could worsen. The first EMR software was implemented in the early 2000s. The increased stress of digital documentation caused physician burnout rates Read more… Stop physician burnout: the hidden danger of AI note-writing software originally appeared

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How 3 Urgent Cares Tackled Key Metrics For Accelerated Growth

Considering the growth of your clinic? It’s difficult to advance any business today without using technology — but what will truly enhance your daily operations? How successful are other urgent care centers with these solutions? This article offers a glimpse into real-world technology experiences from urgent care centers like yours. Discover how various solutions can boost your growth potential and see firsthand how effective they are.

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How do we get a critical mass of women physician innovators?

KevinMD

Dr. Margaret-Mary Wilson is UnitedHealth Group (UHG) ‘s Chief Medical Officer, and she recently told Fortune magazine that UHG’s acquisition of physician practices and surgery centers through its subsidiary Optum has allowed UnitedHealth Group to gather “a critical mass” of doctors, which helps the company improve care. She said that the practices that they’ve acquired Read more… How do we get a critical mass of women physician innovators?

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Break free from screen addiction: a doctor’s prescription for smartphone sanity

KevinMD

Screentime addiction is real and it is everywhere. Over the past decade, I’ve worked with only one physician who doggedly held onto his pager, refusing to adopt the hospital’s HIPAA-compliant messaging app. He happens to be in his seventies, and a giant in his field; if he gets any grief for not using a smartphone Read more… Break free from screen addiction: a doctor’s prescription for smartphone sanity originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Where physicians need to implement AI first

KevinMD

Like most physicians, I’m cautiously optimistic and sometimes skeptical about the AI-powered tools coming to health care. As a dermatologist, I understand the dire need in our profession to address administrative burdens that can be soul-crushingthe constant barrage of documentation needs, non-clinical paper shuffling, and ever-changing reporting requirements, to name a few.

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