Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 22, 2024

By analyzing medical images and patient data, AI algorithms can assist healthcare providers in diagnosing diseases more accurately and quickly, even when they are not physically present with the patient. This is particularly useful in specialties like radiology and pathology, where AI can augment the expertise of medical professionals.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

But in fact, telehealth is a ripe arena for cyberattacks. With more patients accessing care virtually, organizations must prioritize timely software updates and secure communication channels, and identity verification methods to protect sensitive health data. What makes telehealth delivery a high-value target?

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Health Populi

JULY 13, 2020

One other is being well-used by the health care community: Zoom, which has played a huge role in convening health care meetings and conferences as well as been stood up as a key channel for direct-to-consumer telehealth, unbranded as a telemedicine brand but crucial connective tissue linking doctors and patients during the COVID-19 crisis.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 2, 2023

DeBakey Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and chief of health policy, quality and informatics program at the Houston VA Center for Innovation in Quality, Effectiveness and Safety. " Singh: We currently are recruiting primary care, OB/GYN, community-based health and urgent care clinics for the program.

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Health Populi

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Patients searching online for health information and health care provider reviews is mainstream in 2019. Digital health tracking is now adopted by 4 in 10 U.S. Rock Health’s Digital Health Consumer Adoption Report for 2019 was developed in collaboration with the Stanford Medicine Center for Digital Health.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JULY 19, 2021

9, Tina Esposito, chief health information officer for Advocate Aurora Health, and Simita Mishra, population health and informatics leader for Northwell Health, will engage in a dialogue about how the pandemic challenged their organizations' efforts – and how they reacted to those challenges.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

With perhaps half of behavioral health conditions going undiagnosed, better treatment for conditions such as depression, substance abuse disorder, and anxiety depends on integration with primary care, since that's typically where patients present first.

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Health Populi

MARCH 27, 2018

We who work in healthcare must pose the questions: going forward, how trusting will patients, consumers and caregivers be sharing their personal health information (PHI)? Health information breaches are more highly valued by cyber-attackers as they are worth more than, say, consumers’ bank account or credit card identities.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Many practices rely on email for communication but this presents substantial risks to HIPAA compliance. First, email addresses are often mistyped, which can result in dangerous disclosures of protected health information (PHI). The first step is using a HIPAA-compliant telehealth solution.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Speakers will also be touching upon cross-border health policy implementation, and the challenges and facilitators that have contributed to successful collaboration between territories. The session will also present insight on potential cross-border opportunities for the future.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

APRIL 24, 2020

Many AICNY beneficiaries reside in group homes and use Federally Qualified Community Health Centers. A large number of the beneficiaries present multiple complex chronic health conditions with a high coexistence of mental health conditions making the coordination of care more complex and inefficient. THE PROBLEM.

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South Central Telehealth Resource Center

APRIL 24, 2018

Episode 18 features Natassja Manzanero, Telehealth Resource Center Program Coordinator for the Office for the Advancement of Telehealth (OAT), Federal Office of Rural Health Policy, Health Resources, and Services Administration (HRSA). Listen as Natassja discusses resources that can help you on your telehealth journey.

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Health Populi

AUGUST 23, 2021

The first chart presents data from the research which the Times has been gathering over time, nationally, from patient reports and requests to hospitals. ” With that challenge comes the opportunity for health information technology developers to focus on patient financial experience (PFX). Here’s Why.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

AUGUST 4, 2018

Join Us for Two Compelling Webinars on Telebehavioral Health Presented by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Behavioral Health Information Technology and Standards (BHITS) initiative Webinar 1 – Telebehavioral Health and the Consumer Wednesday August 15 2:00 … Read more.

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care innovations

JANUARY 30, 2019

Each year, telehealth and remote care services are gaining wider acceptance, and a big part of that popularity is patient demand. When considering patient demand for telehealth, it’s important to remember that a big part of that popularity comes from convenience. The Benefits of Bring-Your-Own-Device Telehealth Services.

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Health Populi

APRIL 17, 2023

The My Health, My Data Act defines “consumer health data” as “personal information that is linked or reasonably linkable to a consumer and that identifies a consumer’s past, present, or future physical or mental health.”

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Health Populi

MARCH 5, 2019

This and other research will be presented next week at the OECD Summit of Going Digital. features several pages devoted to digital connectivity bolstering more effective health care delivery. Second, health care therapies can be introduced more quickly via fast networks, OECD believes. The digital divide in the U.S.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 21, 2020

The goal was – and still is – preventing costly duplicate healthcare expenses and taking better, more informed care of patients. “LANES’ data repository comprises lab results, radiology diagnostics, procedures, transcription notes, allergies, immunizations, vitals, prescriptions and ADT information.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 29, 2022

Our reporters will be present to cover discussions on care, data and connectivity, as well as how Indonesia can learn from the lessons of other nations to advance its digital transformation in healthcare.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

AUGUST 10, 2022

This allegedly allowed Facebook to receive Protected Health Information (PHI) of patients, including doctors’ names and medical conditions. All of this information could be linked to the user’s unique IP address. Must-know information about how to protect your telehealth practice from a ransomware attack.

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 18, 2023

The rapid development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been making waves across various industries, and telehealth/telemedicine is no exception. Telemedicine has gained traction in recent years providing healthcare services remotely, allowing patients to receive quality care without being physically present at a healthcare facility.

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American Well

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Given that 61% of Americans look for health information online, and maybe more, it should be no surprise that there are telehealth apps available. Growth of Telehealth Apps. There are presently dozens of telehealth apps available for download to smart devices using all major OS platforms.

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American Well

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Given that 61% of Americans look for health information online, and maybe more, it should be no surprise that there are telehealth apps available. Growth of Telehealth Apps. There are presently dozens of telehealth apps available for download to smart devices using all major OS platforms.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

achieved within days of the onset of the COVID-19 global pandemic," said Dr. Tarun Kapoor, the health system's chief digital transformation officer. Health system leadership directed the implementation of the on-demand digital experience for consumers during the height of the pandemic to present immediate value to the community.

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American Well

DECEMBER 28, 2017

Many of your patients already use telehealth in some sense even if they may not know the word for it. 80% of all Americans use online resources to look up health information and “ cyberchondria ” is already a concern among mental healthcare professionals. Many telehealth providers will already have them on.

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American Well

DECEMBER 28, 2017

Many of your patients already use telehealth in some sense even if they may not know the word for it. 80% of all Americans use online resources to look up health information and “ cyberchondria ” is already a concern among mental healthcare professionals. Many telehealth providers will already have them on.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JULY 10, 2023

Julian Flannery is founder and CEO of telehealth technology and services company Summus Global, which focuses on specialty care. For patients, having unanswered questions, receiving a new diagnosis or managing an existing chronic condition presents real challenges that induce stress, confusion and real risk to health and financial wellbeing.

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The Digital Health Corner

MARCH 26, 2018

Herding a patient’s data from many sources into a single record has always been a lofty goal of digital health. According to an excellent whitepaper describing a case study of Medrec , a platform utilizing blockchain technology, health information interoperability is facilitated with the use of blockchain.

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Health Populi

MARCH 4, 2018

Digital health innovations will play big roles in supporting that consumer health experience for most health providers: 58% prioritize offering digital tool and information for consumer engagement, and 56% of providers look to develop a range of virtual/telehealth access points.

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GlobalMed

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Explore the suite of data-driven apps promoting mental health and relationship well-being. Simplify telehealth adoption: The CostSimplified® rental program offers a quick and efficient way to deploy comprehensive telehealth solutions at an affordable monthly fee.

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BHM Healthcare Solutions

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Editor’s Note: Telehealth services extends networks beyond urban hubs and expands payers’ member enrollments. BHM offers services geared toward controlling expenses and integrating the behavioral health opportunities presented by measuring telehealth. Measuring Telehealth Domains. Actionable information.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 4, 2021

By contrast, there are HIPAA-compliant ways to use texting to convey information to patients. "There are many use cases that don't include [protected health information] that will get way higher compliance." "If there is an opportunity to eliminate friction, take it," he said.

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Health System CIO

APRIL 9, 2013

Kentucky HIE — “They’re doing a good job matching patient data” Working with UK to connect schools with primary care clinics Why telehealth is “sputtering” Dividing & conquering MU Meditech in the hospital & medical group Partnering with Bon Secours on an ACO – “We’re just starting down that path.” Why telehealth is “sputtering”.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

MARCH 5, 2019

At the same time, the technology market presents growing complexity, worsening privacy issues, and interoperability limitations, while not effectively lowering the cost of access or the price of useful devices. Awareness is growing about aging demographics. Seniors are working longer.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 6, 2020

The quickly evolving COVID-19 public health emergency has warranted the growing use of telehealth and non-invasive remote monitoring devices to facilitate patient monitoring while reducing patient and healthcare provider contact and possible exposure to the virus.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 20, 2019

There is also a big push for increasing a patient’s autonomy around their personal health information and the access they have to it, especially via personal devices which are likely to be used in the future to communicate directly with providers, if they aren’t already. FHIR and APIs. We have to do it.

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GlobalMed

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

The black market price tag of stolen protected health information (PHI) can go for $60 a record, compared to roughly $1 for a credit card or social security number. But the Covid-19 pandemic has forced nearly everyone in healthcare to reckon with both, thanks to two dynamics: The rapid adoption of telehealth solutions.

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