Electronic Health Reporter

JUNE 26, 2019

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Mike Braham, CEO, Trapollo. Delivery of care options have evolved quickly over the last decade, as more patients have become comfortable with remote care and connected health services. And while it’s often assumed that younger generations are more eager to adapt to the changing healthcare landscape, services enabled by technology are being adopted by […].

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 19, 2019

FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr has announced the agency will vote to advance a $100 million Connected Care Pilot Program, enabling telehealth expansion for low-income Americans nationwide. WHY IT MATTERS. Speaking in rural Laurel Fork, Virginia, Carr announced that the new funding is meant to increase access to care to patients and veterans in remote areas such as Appalachia.

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Mobi Health News

JUNE 28, 2019

Clinics and systems may self-register on Apple's website, which will allow patients with iPhones to download their records and search for their provider.

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Health Populi

JUNE 10, 2019

Social, mobile, analytics and the cloud now underpin the health care industry. We’ve been SMAC’ed, and Accenture’s Digital Health Tech Vision 2019 believes we’re in a post-digital era ripe with opportunity. Five trends comprise the Vision: DARQ Power, the acronym for D istributed ledger technology, A rtificial intelligence (AI), extended R eality, and Q uantum computing.

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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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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 25, 2019

We’re excited to share the topic and questions for this week’s #HITsm chat happening Friday, 6/28 at Noon ET (9 AM PT). This week’s chat will be hosted by Dr. Reena Pande (@reena_pande) from @AbleTo_Health on the topic “The State of Behavioral Healthcare” It’s not breaking news that over the past few years behavioral health has become […].

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Electronic Health Reporter

JUNE 6, 2019

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Measles continues to spread in the United States as health officials seek to stem the worst outbreak of the disease in decades. More than 700 cases have now been reported, about half if them involving children under the age of five.1 James D’Arezzo, CEO of Condusiv Technologies, says, “It is the job of our healthcare […].

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 20, 2019

Better access to healthcare professionals and faster service are among the top reasons senior citizens are willing to embrace telehealth technologies, according to a survey sponsored by vendor American Well. WHY IT MATTERS. The survey of 400 American seniors (aged 65 years or older) revealed more than half (52%) are willing to use telehealth. Access to faster healthcare service was identified by nearly three-quarters (73%) of seniors as the main driver behind their willingness to use the technol

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Mobi Health News

JUNE 24, 2019

The online patient community portal will now be incorporated into UnitedHealth Group's research arm, which is focused on health innovation and improvement.

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Health Populi

JUNE 6, 2019

In the U.S., rural residents’ access to broadband at home continues to lag behind urban and suburban dwellers, the Pew Research Group noted in a May 2019 research note on Americans’ use of technology. The Pew survey explored Americans’ adoption of technology and found that rural dwellers are also less likely to have multiple devices than non-rural consumers.

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 26, 2019

The following is a guest article by Christopher Caggiano, MD, FACP, Solutions Director at Allscripts. Some 58% of adults in rural areas say access to high-speed internet is a problem for them, including 24% who say the problem is major, according to 2018 data from Pew Research Center. Healthcare providers, who are especially concerned with costs, […].

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HealthStream

JUNE 3, 2019

Learn about 5 essentials of nursing orientation and its pivotal role in the competency and retention of newly hired registered nurses, from HealthStream.

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Electronic Health Reporter

JUNE 11, 2019

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Tim Mitchell, healthcare vertical sales manager, Advantech. From a technology standpoint, we are amid a transformative era within the healthcare industry. In a hospital setting, where efficiency and accuracy are often life-or-death matters, the increased availability of IoT devices is revolutionizing the healthcare space.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 18, 2019

As the lines between payers and providers blur, payers are increasingly becoming more responsible and aware of what they can do to prevent unnecessary care, extra ER visits and high spend. THE PROBLEM. According to a recent report from Premier, “Ready, Risk, Reward: Improving Care for Patients with Chronic Conditions,” unnecessary ER visits just for members with chronic conditions account for $8.3 billion annually in extra costs.

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Mobi Health News

JUNE 24, 2019

Provider organizations have missed the mark with patient experience in the past, but involving patient voices on panels and "listening tours" may be key to improving in the future.

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Health Populi

JUNE 7, 2019

There are many forms of magic inspired by Disney, the company. There’s the obvious attraction, the Magic Kingdom, that was Walt’s original destination vision, “imagineered” in 1932. Then there are other kinds of magic. The one I’m deep into in the moment is inspiration, ideation, and “reimagineering” my own thinking about work, legacy, and social justice.

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 14, 2019

I love writing stories about successful care coordination programs, so it was great to see the following item turn up in my inbox. It’s a tale of how Meals on Wheels America, the folks who bring hot meals and social support to homebound elders, is using a mobile app to keep care coordinators informed about their […].

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HealthStream

JUNE 3, 2019

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Electronic Health Reporter

JUNE 5, 2019

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Joe Tuan, founder, TopFlight Apps. Imagine for a second: you’re walking through the busy halls of your local hospital, only to notice that the doctors and nurses around you are constantly checking their phones and tablets. It strikes you as odd, and you can’t help but think: Isn’t anyone getting any work done around […].

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 12, 2019

Primary topic: Innovation Pulse Disable Auto Tagging: Short Headline: ORCHA provides health app awareness, access, trust Featured Decision Content:

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Mobi Health News

JUNE 27, 2019

The study also found that the bulk of the apps were focused on meditation, mindfulness and relaxation.

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Health Populi

JUNE 20, 2019

In reading the July/August issue of Eating Well magazine this week, I came across this ad which I scanned for you to see yourself: “We believe in food as medicine.” Signed, Kroger Health. Here’s the introductory text in the full-page ad: “As Kroger Health, our vision is to help people live healthier lives. And now, more than ever, through our experts, innovation, and technology, we’re uniquely positioned to bring that vision to life,” the copy read. “We

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 21, 2019

Call it a HIPAA reboot for the wearables age. A pair of senators have filed a bill which would impose new regulations on how companies manage data generated by consumer technologies such as health apps, wearables and direct-to-consumer genetic tests. The Protecting Personal Health Data Act, which was filed by Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and […].

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HealthStream

JUNE 24, 2019

Between the physical demands, the emotional moments, and the stress of thinking under high pressure situations, some personality traits are strong contributors to success in the nursing profession.

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Electronic Health Reporter

JUNE 4, 2019

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Brianna Zink, RN, MSN, account manager, Infor Workforce Management for Healthcare. When we look at the healthcare industry over the past 15-20 years, it is clear that drastic improvements have been made because of technology. For example, neurologists can now assess patients experiencing symptoms of a stroke remotely, using a specialized computer system.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 14, 2019

Primary topic: Innovation Pulse Disable Auto Tagging: Short Headline: AI key to smart stethoscope's ability to remotely monitor kids' health Featured Decision Content:

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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.