Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
NOVEMBER 2, 2020
I have often shared with people that serving as a chief information officer in this era has provided me with being the beneficiary of all the hard work, effort and persistence of those CIOs that served before me in my organization. I benefited from technology foundations being laid and compounding on the results of each of the previous three decades.
Electronic Health Reporter
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Pipsa Otra-aho, marketing manager, Buddy Healthcare. Primarily, hospitals are used to guiding and supporting patients by making personal phone calls, sending letters or text messaging. However, many hospitals report that reaching patients, especially the […].
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Health Populi
NOVEMBER 9, 2020
Over one-half of Americans would likely use virtual care for their healthcare services, and one in four people would actually prefer a virtual relationship with a primary care physician, according to the fifth annual 2020 Consumer Sentiment Survey from UnitedHealthcare. What a difference a pandemic can make in accelerating patients’ adoption of digital health tools.
Mobi Health News
NOVEMBER 20, 2020
Authors from Mental & Brain Health Investment and Columbia Psychiatry Mind Ventures write about the future of digital therapeutics.
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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.
Healthcare IT Today
NOVEMBER 27, 2020
Not long ago, I found out that I needed access to a specialized program to address a long-standing medical condition. As it happens, the medical support I need is in short supply in my area, so I thought it would take a while to access the right package of services. At first, my prediction seemed […].
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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic has continued to push patients away from in-person care, many health systems have ramped up their remote patient monitoring ecosystems. But with that increase in endpoints comes an increase in security risks. "From a security perspective, we always model a personal home network as a hostile network," said Stephanie Domas, executive vice president of the MedSec cybersecurity service.
Electronic Health Reporter
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. People who live in rural areas of the United States are more likely than those in urban communities to die prematurely from all five of the leading causes of death, per the Center for Disease […]. The article Bonded Internet: Improving Connectivity Within Rural Medical and Dental Practices appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
Health Populi
NOVEMBER 20, 2020
“Digital,” write large, has been a lifeline during lockdown for those with the access, skills, and confidence to benefit from connecting. “But too many [people] are still locked out,” the Good Things Foundation explains in Digital Inclusion in Health and Care: Lessons learned from the NHS Widening Digital Participation Programme.
Mobi Health News
NOVEMBER 13, 2020
Experts say that designing technology for everyone and creating customization features for smaller populations are key in making better solutions for seniors.
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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.
Healthcare IT Today
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
Andor Health, the company that harnesses machine and human intelligence to change the way care teams connect and collaborate, announced a successful Series A fundraise led by M12, Microsoft’s venture fund. M12’s investment in Andor Health comes as the company has shown quick growth and success with ThinkAndor® its artificial intelligence and machine learning-powered virtual health platform.
HealthStream
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
The Edward C. Allworth Veterans’ Home in Oregon was ready and waiting when COVID-19 to arrive on its doorstep, thanks to a comprehensive, far-reaching plan of action. Learn about their preparations and experience.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
NOVEMBER 18, 2020
Earlier this year, Geisinger health system based in Danville, Pennsylvania, had full intensive care units at several of its hospitals, leading to higher acuity in the step-down units at those facilities. The ICUs were already supported by Geisinger’s eICU program, and the health system wanted to extend that support on a temporary basis to its step-down units.
Electronic Health Reporter
NOVEMBER 10, 2020
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Although we often think of medical technological devices as scientific tools to track progress and improve well-being, a few also satisfy our burning curiosity. A couple, for example, may simply want to know whether an […]. The article What Will Your Child Look Like?
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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?
Health Populi
NOVEMBER 18, 2020
Most psychologists in the U.S. treated more patients in the first six months of the coronavirus pandemic, shifting their practices to telehealth platforms. These therapists got more referrals and saw fewer cancellations, and one-third treated patients who lived in a different state from their practice site, according to Patients with Depression and Anxiety Surge as Psychologists Respond to the Coronavirus Pandemic from the American Psychological Association (APA).
Mobi Health News
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
Mark Treshock, blockchain solutions leader for healthcare and life sciences at IBM discusses how the technology can be used to validate vaccine supply chain and personal records.
Healthcare IT Today
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
As part of the recent VMWorld virtual event, I had a chance to sit down and talk with Chris Frenz, CISO at Interfaith Medical. Turns out, he has a long history of working with VMWare products that goes back to 2015 when he first ran a ransomware simulation in his organization. At the time, he […].
HealthStream
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
The Long overdue change in E/M Coding applies to the two sets of codes used for physician office billing, for new and established patients. The code level is assigned depending on the complexity of the visit, and documentation will connect closely to the patient care provided.
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
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
Much has been made of telehealth's potential to bridge the accessibility gap for those who may be otherwise underserved by the healthcare systems. But, experts said in a new paper published in the Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association this past week, telehealth may also exacerbate inequities faced by the disability community. "There remains a pressing need to explicitly consider how changes in the prevalence and ubiquity of telehealth impact people with disabilities,&q
Electronic Health Reporter
NOVEMBER 10, 2020
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. A weight loss journey can be a tough one, especially when you’re trying it for the first time and need access to a lot of support and information regarding how to do so successfully. Fortunately, […]. The article 4 Ways Technology Can Help You To Lose Weight appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
Health Populi
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic emerged in the U.S., Americans were already Primed for ecommerce — even in health care. The coronavirus accelerated the digital transformation on people as consumers — and consumers as health consumers. Today, Amazon announced the company’s launch of Amazon Pharmacy. Watch for earth-shaking (negative) impacts on the incumbent pharmacies like CVS, Rite-Aid, Walgreens, as well as discount and ecommerce players such as GoodRx.
Mobi Health News
NOVEMBER 9, 2020
NightWare's digital therapeutic monitors a wearer's heart rate and movement to detect disturbances during sleep, and delivers gentle vibrations to interrupt a nightmare without waking the user.
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Healthcare IT Today
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
The following is a guest article by Ben Winfield from Atos. We had long been warned about the global impacts a contagious virus could bring, yet when it came, we still seemed unprepared. With stark warnings also being proclaimed regarding climate change, we must listen and take action to combat the devastating impacts it could […].
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
TriHealth, a health system based in Cincinnati, Ohio, had an access problem regarding patients who desired a first contact medical option that did not require a visit to a doctor’s office. THE PROBLEM. Once TriHealth made the decision to research telemedicine platforms, from its point of view there were three major components needed for any platform to be seriously considered.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on Wednesday took several new steps to help U.S. hospitals manage the crush of new patients as the COVID-19 crisis worsens. Among them are new allowances for telehealth and remote monitoring, for what CMS is calling the Acute Hospital Care at Home program. Additionally, the agency is expanding its Hospitals Without Walls initiative, with even more regulatory flexibility for ambulatory surgery centers to provide care as a "relief valve" t
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
As we focus this month on the topic of Leadership Fundamentals for Digital Transformation , we wanted to ask one healthcare leader – Hal Wolf, CEO of HIMSS, parent company of Healthcare IT News – for his thoughts on the fundamental transformations that have taken place around the globe as health systems innovate their approaches to information and technology in response to the COVID-19 emergency.
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.
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