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Microsoft unveils Azure IoT Connector for FHIR, to help with RPM security

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Microsoft is previewing its new Azure IoT Connector for FHIR, an API feature that enables healthcare organizations to scale secure connectivity for an array of devices streaming protected health information. WHY IT MATTERS. ON THE RECORD.

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2018 Year in Review: The Year’s Biggest Remote Care News & Developments

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As government agencies like the CMS and VA expanded access to telehealth towards the goal of extending care into rural areas, industry leaders like Care Innovations® announced a series of breakthroughs with exciting implications for the years to come. January: Unbundled CMS Code Increases Remote Care Reimbursement.

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The future of telehealth: informatics, scalability and interoperability

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

How does a healthcare provider organization ensure data can be accessed and shared seamlessly across settings, and that solutions are interoperable? As hospitals evolve to extend care beyond their walls, telehealth and remote patient monitoring enable a hybrid continuum of care that brings an increased amount of health data.

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Technology is King but Methodology is Queen in HealthTech

Lloyd Price

Telehealth Platforms: Technology (King): Video conferencing, remote monitoring tools, and secure messaging apps enable virtual consultations and remote care. Wearable Health Trackers: Technology (King): Smartwatches and fitness bands that collect data on activity levels, sleep patterns, heart rate, and more.

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A guide to connected health device and remote patient monitoring vendors

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

In 2019, Fitbit unveiled a more data-driven personal health subscription service for consumers that, among other features, generates personal reports that a user can download and share with their physician, nutritionist or personal trainer. Spry Health. Vivify Health.

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The Importance of Patient Engagement in Healthcare

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

Improved health literacy and access to health information: Patient engagement can help improve health literacy and provide patients with the tools they need to make informed decisions about their care. This can reduce the likelihood of readmission to the hospital and decrease healthcare costs.

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Why You Need to Switch to HIPAA Compliant Telehealth, NOW

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Disclosing protected health information (PHI) can cause serious harm to a patient’s safety, personal life, and state of mind. Data breaches or mishandling can also put a practice at serious risk of legal and financial trouble. The Impact of Healthcare Data Breaches. Healthcare is more digital than ever.

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