Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 6, 2020

In the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, connected health and RPM are more important than ever, because they enable physicians to monitor patients without having to come into contact with them, thus preventing the spread of the novel coronavirus.

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Health Populi

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

.” The study of older Americans found that, About 60% believe their cell phone has made them feel more connected to family/friends during the COVID-19 pandemic. 43% of older adults use their cell phone more frequently than before COVID-19.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 1, 2023

Seeing mosquito data on a map makes it easer to determine where to set traps and which types of traps to set; correlating trap results with locations on a map; identifying potential treatment zones that are near schools, elder care facilities, etc. The county already monitors wastewater for communicable diseases and COVID-19.

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Health Populi

JUNE 1, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated a whole lot of digital transformation for people staying home. For digital natives, that wasn’t such an exogenous shock.

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Bill of Health

APRIL 18, 2023

This means it covers applications like ChatGPT-assisted diagnosis , AI-based fall detection in elderly care facilities, AI-assisted surgery , and menstruation cycle trackers.

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Electronic Health Reporter

OCTOBER 5, 2020

In the age of COVID-19, the role of technology in supporting senior care has perhaps never been more important or apparent. This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Adrian Johansen, freelance writer; @AdrianJohanse18.

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Bill of Health

MARCH 16, 2022

The future of work and of aging will be shaped by struggles over care from both giving and receiving ends, perhaps against those profiting in between. Recall that the first COVID-19 outbreak in the U.S. spread between nursing homes. The resulting understaffing has deadly effects in normal times.

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Healthcare Law Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

Improving Access to Specialized Care The digital revolution has made significant inroads into specialized healthcare services, which generally include care that is traditionally provided by specialists and is more difficult to access than primary care – for instance, mental health support, elder care, and certain diagnostic services, among others.

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AIHC

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

How COVID Affected Geriatric Care The elderly were affected more severely by the pandemic because they were already a vulnerable population to begin with. Coverage plans will become a priority Apart from getting vaccinated, the CDC also recommends seniors take extra preventive measures to protect themselves from contracting COVID-19.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 6, 2023

And with the Public Health Emergency (PHE) set to expire in January, stakeholders are urgently calling upon Congress to pass the Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act of 2021. And the payer community sees remote patient monitoring as a critical component of SUD care. Fight for quality investors.

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AIHC

APRIL 12, 2022

After moving to the USA, she worked at Emory University Hospital in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine and Hospital medicine research. During COVID-19, she worked as a crisis counselor on the Florida Corona Virus Emergency Response Team.

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C&M Health Law

MAY 11, 2022

Ownership and operation of nursing homes, and elder care in general, have been of concern to government officials and others as a ripe area for oversight and neglect. Nursing home care is one of the largest segments of the health care industry, with more than 1.4

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 22, 2023

health care spending hits $4.5 Million in Retaliation Suit John Muir, Tenet scrap hospital deal after FTC challenge Kaiser to lay off 79 administrative employees Leaning toward big wins in schizophrenia and vaccines, venture group raises new fund of $389 million Madera hospital creditors want to be paid, including CEO.

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

will keep Covid public health emergency in place at least until mid January. ‘Swarm’ of variants is driving up California COVID cases. Children’s hospitals in Colorado overwhelmed by surge in RSV, flu, COVID cases. DC hospital tracks ‘rapidly increasing numbers’ of flu amid RSV, COVID-19 cases.

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Hall Render

APRIL 1, 2022

Hospital, long-term care groups again petition Becerra to extend COVID-19 public health emergency. Alaska’s top doctor on living with COVID in the post-restriction era. Much of the cost of dementia care in aging Native American adults is due to hospitalization. Hospital board meets with SEARHC leadership.

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Hall Render

JULY 1, 2022

Biden officials to keep private the names of hospitals where patients contracted Covid. Alabama COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations see significant increase. Alaska health care professionals work to address residents’ behavioral health needs. Alaska’s COVID-19 hospitalizations increased by 53% over the past week.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 14, 2022

Supreme Court blocks Biden Covid vaccine mandate for businesses, allows health-care worker rule. 19% of US hospitals critically understaffed, 21% anticipate shortages: Numbers by state. 5 states facing the worst nursing home COVID-19 outbreaks. Nursing homes nationwide nearing COVID-19 infection records.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 29, 2023

hospitals for maternity care UMass Memorial Medical Center to reinstate caregiver mask mandate Massachusetts health system sees over $17M FY ’23 profit Mass. hospitals for maternity care UMass Memorial Medical Center to reinstate caregiver mask mandate Massachusetts health system sees over $17M FY ’23 profit Mass.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 20, 2024

presence Beth Israel Lahey Health reports $249M operating loss, -2.8% margin in FY 2024 Brown University Health, formerly Lifespan, eyes expansion into Mass. ’ What nurses say must improve at Framingham hospital Southcoast Health named a Recognized Center for Healthcare-AI Tufts Medicine names SVP of revenue cycle Tufts Medicine reports $68.2M

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Hall Render

JUNE 23, 2023

Greg Abbott’s COVID emergency order ends Texas Children’s Hospital ranks No. What about telehealth? News & World Report’s 2023-2024 Best Children’s Hospitals list Texas medical office building acquired for $24.6M

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 15, 2023

NATIONAL AHA pushes back on HHS proposal to penalize hospitals for cyberattacks AHA urges Congress to oppose H.R. Newsom seeks changes to California’s new healthcare wage law Prime completes California hospital sale Rare disease tech company was rolled up two years ago. AstraZeneca to buy vaccine company for $1.1B

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Hall Render

MAY 24, 2024

after Medicare false claims reported Former Dana-Farber patient leads startup aimed at cancer survivors Judge appoints ombudsman to monitor care at Steward hospitals Park West Health System receives $2.5M Chicago children’s hospital completes cyberattack recovery CommonSpirit posts $365M quarterly loss, -3.9%

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Hall Render

MARCH 3, 2023

million for youth mental health care KENTUCKY Pike County nursing home officials release statement following loss of Medicare agreement Three Humana executives drop $11.2M on 7th medical office building acquisition in a year Baptist Health expanding in Nassau and St.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

area health care real estate A proposed noncompete ban could upend business for health providers D.C. area health care real estate A proposed noncompete ban could upend business for health providers D.C.

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Hall Render

MARCH 8, 2024

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Hall Render

AUGUST 26, 2022

COVID-19 emergencies linger throughout U.S. Despite Lackluster Operator Adoption, EHRs Positioned to Shape Behavioral Health Care’s Future. Alabama’s COVID-19 positivity rate begins to decline. Alaska’s COVID ‘superstorm’ experience of 2021 offers lessons for future pandemics, study says.

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Elias Specialty Hospital Accredited for Medical Rehab How much 3 hospitals are paying for Cerner ARIZONA Arizona Covid-19 cases double since July, as virus rebounds nationwide Arizona Home Health Aide kickback scheme results in $4.25 for Chemotherapy Study US Awards $1.3M

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Hall Render

MAY 12, 2023

Here’s what it means. Connecticut is weighing several changes to Medicaid. Connecticut is weighing several changes to Medicaid.

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Hall Render

AUGUST 16, 2024

Check list of latest federal quality ratings Obesity rates are skyrocketing in NJ post-COVID. CenterLight Healthcare PACE Opens Elderly Care Center in Bushwick Deceptive digital health care firm to pay $1.5M What’s causing it?

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Hall Render

AUGUST 16, 2024

Check list of latest federal quality ratings Obesity rates are skyrocketing in NJ post-COVID. CenterLight Healthcare PACE Opens Elderly Care Center in Bushwick Deceptive digital health care firm to pay $1.5M What’s causing it?

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Hall Render

JANUARY 20, 2023

for obesity rate, is getting heavier Medical Properties Trust Sponsors Children’s of Alabama Primary care group makes major local acquisition, doubling footprint in state ALASKA Juneau’s hospital is losing more than $1M a month Alaska’s flu season appears to have peaked.

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Hall Render

MARCH 29, 2024

Ron DeSantis signs bills to train, retain healthcare workers Tampa health care REIT pays $86M for Texas, Arizona portfolio GEORGIA 9 Georgia hospitals earn awards for patient safety Another inmate escapes Grady Memorial Hospital CHI Memorial breaks ground on new North Georgia hospital CON overhaul gains final passage in General Assembly Ga.

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Hall Render

JULY 14, 2023

Joseph’s hospital opens new affordable housing apartment building in Paterson University Hospital redevelopment gets budget boost, still a fraction of what’s needed Valley Health unveils opening date for $800M Paramus hospital NEW MEXICO How do we improve New Mexico’s health care system? to 18 central Mass.

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Hall Render

APRIL 21, 2023

health-tech startup MemoryWell pivots, eyes new funding to roll out software for insurers Department of Veterans Affairs health system kicks off multiyear Greater Washington expansion Georgetown to open Southeast D.C.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 27, 2023

West Springs Hospital found in ‘full compliance’ after state audit Parkview Health System finalizes merger agreement with UCHealth COVID, flu and RSV hospitalizations keep falling in Colorado Post-pandemic telehealth visits remain high in Colorado ‘This is a great community,’ Centura-St. But will consumers actually benefit?

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C&M Health Law

JANUARY 25, 2023

trillion spending package, which consists of all 12 fiscal year (FY) 2023 appropriations bills and funds the federal government through September 30, 2023, provides additional assistance to Ukraine, and makes numerous health care policy changes. 117-164 ) (the “Act”)—an approximately $1.7

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Hall Render

JUNE 2, 2023

Hospital president will update community DC A CT hospital’s single missing digit threatened $42M in COVID-19 relief payments Amazon-owned One Medical is coming to Rosslyn Children’s National Hospital is advancing phase 2 of its Walter Reed campus overhaul D.C.

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