Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JULY 5, 2024

Queensland Virtual Hospital extends to emergency care The Queensland state government has set aside A$27 million ($18 million) to expand the Queensland Virtual Hospital's services to cover emergency care. Based on a media release, the new Virtual Emergency Care Service will cater to non-life-threatening urgent conditions, including acute respiratory illnesses, allergic reactions, rashes, bites, pain, infections, burns, children with fevers, gastroenteritis, and vertigo.

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Healthcare IT Today

JULY 5, 2024

Altera Digital Health has run an operation in multiple Canadian provinces for more than 38 years, according to Michael Kearney, Vice President of Operations in Canada. They partner closely with clients there to implement their cloud-based Sunrise EHR , their dbMotion data integration platform, and more. While many in the Healthcare IT Today community likely know Altera, Sunrise, and dbMotion from their work in the US, it’s great to learn the work they’re doing to address the health I

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JULY 5, 2024

The digital divide affects patient access, but digital therapeutics and advocacy can break common barriers to care, says Tanisha Hill, founder and president of the Digital Health for Equitable Health Alliance.

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Mobi Health News

JULY 5, 2024

mCareWatch 241 aims to allow individuals who may need emergency assistance, like those with disabilities or senior citizens, to access the help they need quickly.

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Let's discuss the trusty pager—an old favorite that’s losing its shine in hospitals and clinics. While once a staple in hospitals and clinics, pagers now present significant limitations that hinder rather than facilitate communication among healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals are constantly on the move, and they need communication tools that can keep up with their fast-paced lives.

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HIPAA Journal

JULY 5, 2024

Providence Mission Heritage Endocrinology and Samaritan Health Services have identified unauthorized access to patient data by former employees. Providence Mission Heritage Endocrinology In May 2024, Providence Mission Heritage Endocrinology in Mission Viejo, CA, discovered an insider breach that involved unauthorized access to clinical records. Providence launched an investigation into the activity and confirmed that the unauthorized access had been ongoing for more than three years.

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HIPAA Journal

JULY 5, 2024

HealthEquity has confirmed a breach of its SharePoint data, which included protected health information. Data breaches have also been reported by Kairos Health Arizona and Ambulnz. HealthEquity HealthEquity, a Draper, UT-based financial technology and business services company, has suffered a cyberattack that has exposed protected health information.

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Mobi Health News

JULY 5, 2024

The new One Medical Pay-per-visit telehealth service includes pay-per-visit and membership-based models.

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Digital Health News

JULY 5, 2024

Dublin-based clinic Sana Health Diagnostic is implementing Aptvision's radiology information system to advance the accessibility of its medical services.

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Mobi Health News

JULY 5, 2024

Also, Kakao Healthcare is extending access to its AI to a public diabetes screening programme in South Korea.

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HIPAA Journal

JULY 5, 2024

The Mount Kisco Surgery Center, doing business as the Ambulatory Surgery Center of Westchester in New York, has recently notified 22,139 patients that some of their protected health information has been exposed and potentially stolen. Suspicious activity was detected in an employee’s email account on November 3, 2023, and after securing the account, a forensic investigation was launched to determine the nature and scope of the activity.

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Healthcare IT Today

JULY 5, 2024

The following is a guest article by Maura Koehler-Hanlon, Seasoned Leader at Propeller Healthcare IT organizations are currently undertaking major initiatives to enhance patient engagement, streamline processes, ensure regulatory compliance, and more. This extensive workload can overwhelm employees, leading to burnout due to the sheer volume of changes.

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Mobi Health News

JULY 5, 2024

Also, New Zealand's The Doctors has cautioned the public about a mobile app posing as its official app.

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Healthcare IT Today

JULY 5, 2024

Acquisition Secures Expanded Access to Solutions that Enable Caregivers, Families, Providers, and Payers to Deliver the Best Care in the Home HHAeXchange , a leader in homecare management solutions for providers, managed care organizations (MCOs), state Medicaid agencies, and fiscal intermediaries, today announced its acquisition of Cashé Software , a leading Minnesota-based solution for homecare operations and billing.

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Digital Health News

JULY 5, 2024

The digital healthcare market is poised for explosive growth, with a new report predicting it will reach $836.10 billion by 2031.

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HealthIT Answers

JULY 5, 2024

Health IT business news from Consensus Cloud Solutions, MRO Corp, Waystar, Avel eCare, Nurse.com, Oracle, Mitel, RevSpring, Talkdesk, MDaudit, Solventum, Aledade, Lindus Health, Lightbeam Health Solutions, Artisight, Bone Health Technologies, AKASA, and more. The post Health IT Business News – July 5, 2024 appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Medisys Compliance

JULY 5, 2024

Introduction As a healthcare provider, your primary focus is to deliver the best possible care to your patients. However, the administrative burden of managing billing and insurance claims can be overwhelming and detract from your core mission. This is where a medical billing company can be a valuable partner. By outsourcing your billing processes, you can enjoy numerous benefits that enhance your practice’s efficiency and profitability.

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MedTrainer

JULY 5, 2024

Healthcare compliance is a cornerstone of organizational integrity and operational efficiency. For board members steering healthcare institutions, understanding and prioritizing compliance is not merely a legal obligation but can also double as a strategic imperative. Compliance benefits extend far beyond avoiding penalties; they foster a culture of accountability, enhance patient trust, and drive long-term success.

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HealthLaw Prof Blog

JULY 5, 2024

Jeffrey Weiss, The Regulatory Capture of FDA’s Tobacco Policy - And How to Reverse It, 79 Food Drug and L. J. (forthcoming): FDA's Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) has struggled to find a stable footing in its regulation of e-cigarettes/ENDS.

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HealthLaw Prof Blog

JULY 5, 2024

R. Trent McCotter (George Mason University), U.S. Food and Drug Administration v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine, et al., Brief of Amicus Curiae Mountain States Legal Foundation in Support of Respondents, Gray Center Separation of Powers Brief 24-05 (2024): Amicus takes.

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