August, 2021

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Is healthcare too hard for Big Tech firms?

Healthcare It News

Connected Health Electronic Health Records (EHR, EMR) Financial/Revenue Cycle Management Mobility Patient Engagement With Google Health and Apple both reported to be, respectively, closing down and scaling back their healthcare efforts, it's worth asking just how disruptive consumer technology companies can be in this hugely complex and fragmented industry.

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Carrot Health Joins 2021 Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Carrot Health, a leading provider of healthcare solutions powered by consumer and claims data, ranked among the top 400 fastest-growing private companies in its inaugural appearance on the 2021 Inc. 5000. The company revealed today that […]. The article Carrot Health Joins 2021 Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Zoom's head of healthcare talks the future of telemedicine

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Telehealth continues to be a priority for the healthcare industry. It has proven itself throughout the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Recent Zoom research found that in the U.S., 72% of survey respondents want to attend healthcare appointments both virtually and in-person post-pandemic, demonstrating the clear need for telehealth as an option for this hybrid approach to healthcare.

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IoT and The Rise of the Machines in Healthcare

Health Populi

As connected devices proliferate within health care enterprises and across the health care ecosystem, cybersecurity risks abound. During the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, the health care sector was profoundly affected by cyber-attacks on connected devices, we learn in the report, Rise of the Machines 2021: State of Connected Devices – IT, IoT, IoMT and OT from Ordr.

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The Evolution of Communication in Healthcare Settings

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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Federal judge grants final approval of $575M settlement against Sutter Health

Fierce Healthcare

Federal judge grants final approval of $575M settlement against Sutter Health. rking. Mon, 08/30/2021 - 13:13.

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Digital transformation holds promise for chronic disease management

Healthcare It News

Among the challenges of chronic disease management is the lack of interoperability between different medical records and inability to communicate effectively between patients and their physicians and social workers. In a recent HIMSS21 Digital session, Frank Cutitta, CEO of HealthTech Decisions Lab led a panel comprising of Karen Murphy, chief innovation officer at Geisinger, and Tony Farah, chief medical and clinical transformation officer at Highmark Health, who noted innovations in cardiac an

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Books Worth Reading: “The Power of One: Sister Anne Brooks and The Tutwiler Clinic”

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. If you work in healthcare, you need to read this book. It is well worth your time and shows quite effectively how one person can create and cause change that can ripple through an industry. […]. The article Books Worth Reading: “The Power of One: Sister Anne Brooks and The Tutwiler Clinic” appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Telehealth may not engender strong consumer loyalty, study shows

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A new analysis suggests that downstream capture from telehealth as a "digital front door" does not suggest strong consumer loyalty. Sanjula Jain, chief research officer at Trilliant and faculty member at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, recently analyzed the behavior of commercially insured individuals in a single market, within and outside one of the country's largest health systems.

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Interoperability is a Rural Health Disparity

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Jaime Bland, DNP, RN-BC, Chief Executive Officer at CyncHealth, the health data utility for the Midwest, and Kat McDavitt, Principal Advisor and Head of Public Affairs for Innsena and advises organizations including PointClickCare on external affairs. The inability to share and access clinical data is a rural health disparity. […].

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3 Reasons to Retire Pagers from Healthcare Settings

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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Google says health projects will continue even as it unwinds dedicated health division

Fierce Healthcare

Google says health projects will continue even as it unwinds dedicated health division. hlandi. Fri, 08/20/2021 - 19:08.

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Curebase teams up with AppliedVR on pain treatment and other digital health deals

Mobi Health News

Also: NeuroFlow teams up with the Independence Blue Cross Foundation and Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic to provide its mental health software to frontline healthcare workers.

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COVID-19 telemonitoring tool adapted to prevent heat-related illness

Healthcare It News

Health authorities in Rome have repurposed a COVID-19 telemonitoring tool to monitor people at risk from heat-related illness. In the Lazio region, GPs, health care workers and primary care services are supervising and caring for patients during heatwaves using the LazioAdvice teleconsultation system and Lazio Doctor per COVID app. These telemonitoring systems allow healthcare to contact elderly and vulnerable people to provide heatwave advice such as adapting their medication or drinking more w

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5 Degrees For A Career In Speech and Hearing Disorders

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Approximately 15% of people in North America have some type of communication and hearing disorder. The issue affects people of all ages, but especially in the elderly population, both hearing and communication problems tend to […]. The article 5 Degrees For A Career In Speech and Hearing Disorders appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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The prominent issues telehealth must tackle when the pandemic passes

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

At the start of the pandemic, emergency declarations and insurer policies encouraged the shift to telehealth. Telehealth usage has skyrocketed, often leading patients to grow accustomed to relying on virtual care for its convenience and cost-efficiency. Now, as states across the U.S. are putting an end to these policies, telehealth meets one of its biggest hurdles: geographic barriers.

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Google and Apple Both Scaling Back Healthcare Efforts

Healthcare IT Today

Looks like Google and Apple have both run into the proverbial healthcare wall that so many have faced. In fact, in Google’s case, we can say that they’ve ran into this wall…again. Yes, in some ways this feels like Groundhog Day for those of us who have followed this industry for as long as we […].

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U.S. ranks last among 10 other countries in new study on healthcare systems

Fierce Healthcare

U.S. ranks last among 10 other countries in new study on healthcare systems. agliadkovskaya. Wed, 08/04/2021 - 10:27.

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Contributed: How tech-driven tools can change senior care

Mobi Health News

Public feedback reveals innovations and market opportunities for improved chronic disease care management in the older adult patient population.

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From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven

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Not all data is meaningful data

Healthcare It News

LAS VEGAS – Whether it's from telemedicine, wearables and or electronic health records, a growing amount of healthcare data is becoming available on both an individual and population-wide level. "But just because you have data," pointed out Michael Meucci, chief operating officer at Arcadia, "doesn't mean that it's meaningful.

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10 OTC For Emergencies and First Aid

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Over-the-counter refers to the medications available to you without the doctor’s prescription and can be bought without hesitation. These medications are beneficial in curing common illnesses and disorders that may occur regularly. You might want […].

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Apple scaling back employees-only virtual care app, says Insider

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Apple is reportedly reducing a key health division project that employees could use to track fitness goals, manage blood pressure and communicate with primary care clinicians. As reported by Insider 's Blake Dodge, the app, called HealthHabit, is the biggest project to come from Apple's health clinics following their 2018 acquisition from Crossover Health.

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Create More Business Value in Healthcare with Platformed ERP Systems

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Matthew Wilson, Senior Vice President of Healthcare Strategy at Infor. Every health system across the globe strives to consistently deliver great treatment outcomes. In pursuit of that mission, many have upgraded their clinical operations with expansive surgical suites, state-of-the-art medical devices and orchestrated treatments with advanced electronic health […].

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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Study names best and worst U.S. cities for mental health

Fierce Healthcare

Study names best and worst U.S. cities for mental health. agliadkovskaya. Thu, 08/26/2021 - 13:44.

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How the healthcare industry can use machine learning ethically

Mobi Health News

Machine learning and artificial intelligence are a new frontier for healthcare, but providers and researchers need to work to ensure they use these new technologies ethically.

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Digital front door chatbot improves the patient experience at Aspire Indiana Health

Healthcare It News

Aspire Indiana Health, based in Noblesville, prioritizes the patient experience in all of its implemented workflows and systems. THE PROBLEM. Before considering a chat solution, the health system had high call volumes, and staff was spending a considerable amount of time consistently answering the same questions. A patient's journey can be complex, and certainly varies, but staff members believe it is their inherent duty to support each unique patient journey to the best of their ability.

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Hospitals Turn To Tech To Help with 2021 Nursing Shortage

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. One of the greatest health concerns of modern society is nursing shortages in different states across the world. The prevalence and impacts of the recent Covid-19 pandemic have taught the world that professional nurses and […]. The article Hospitals Turn To Tech To Help with 2021 Nursing Shortage appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

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.