Electronic Health Reporter
NOVEMBER 7, 2018
This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. By Kristin Savage writes regularly on the Pick Writers blog and occasionally contributes to other educational platforms. Technology has become an inseparable part of our lives. No matter how you look at it, from smartphones to computers, we need technology to function in our everyday routines.
Health Populi
NOVEMBER 15, 2018
American consumers are now viewing their phones an average of 52 times daily, with 39 percent of consumers believing they use their smartphones too much. In fact, 60 percent of 18 to 34-year-olds admit to smartphone overuse, the highest level of any age group. However, 63 percent of the respondents reported trying to limit their smartphone usage, roughly half succeeding in cutting back.
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Mobi Health News
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
According to leaked training documents, both the ECG and irregular heart rate detection will be part of Watch OS version 5.1.2.
Health Blawg
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
Joining me by my virtual hearth this week is Omri Shor ( @OmriShor ), CEO and co-founder of Medisafe ( @MedisafeApp ). Omri was inspired to create Medisafe after his father accidentally double-dosed on insulin. He describes Medisafe as a medication management platform providing personalized support. He and his team have grown the user base of Medisafe’s medication adherence application to over 4 million users worldwide.
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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.
CMS.gov
NOVEMBER 15, 2018
On National Rural Health Day, We Recommit to Improving Rural Health. Jeremy.Booth@c…. Thu, 11/15/2018 - 20:38. Seema Verma. Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Topic. Leadership. Rural health. On National Rural Health Day, We Recommit to Improving Rural Health. Today is National Rural Health Day, an important day for all of us at CMS and, more importantly, for the work we do every day to improve the health of those living in our nation’s rural communities.
Health Care Compliance Brief brings together the best content for health law & compliance professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Electronic Health Reporter
NOVEMBER 1, 2018
This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. By Claire Whittaker, CEO, Artificially Intelligent Claire. In today’s world, we have access to more data than ever before. Analysis of big data is allowing us to solve ever more complicated problems at scale in a way that was not previously possible. It’s a revolution. Now it’s time to use the revolution of artificial intelligence in medicine. […].
Health Populi
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
While overall adoption of meditation and yoga in the U.S. substantially grew between 2012 and 2017, many more women than men use these holistic medicine approaches. In 2017, 14.3% of American adults 18 and over did yoga, 14.2% meditated, and 10.3% saw a chiropractor. Use of meditation grew over 300% over the five years, and use of yoga by 50%. Using a chiropractor marginally rose by 10%.
Mobi Health News
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
Amazon Comprehend Medical is a HIPAA-eligible service able to automatically identify and process patient diagnoses, symptoms, medical test details, treatments and other relevant medical information.
Health Blawg
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
Joining me by my virtual hearth this week is Omri Shor ( @OmriShor ), CEO and co-founder of Medisafe ( @MedisafeApp ). Omri was inspired to create Medisafe after his father accidentally double-dosed on insulin. He describes Medisafe as a medication management platform providing personalized support. He and his team have grown the user base of Medisafe’s medication adherence application to over 4 million users worldwide.
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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.
CMS.gov
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
Quality Payment Program (QPP) Year 1 Performance Results. Jeremy.Booth@c…. Thu, 11/08/2018 - 16:46. Seema Verma. Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Topic. Data. Physicians. Quality Payment Program (QPP) Year 1 Performance Results. Earlier this year, we released preliminary participation data on clinicians eligible to participate in the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) under the Quality Payment Program (QPP).
The Health Law Firm
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law In 2018, the Florida Department of Health (DOH) launched an informational website providing basic information pertaining to CS/CS/HB 21, the Controlled Substances Bill, and the important changes for prescribers and dispensers. The bill, effective in July 2018, addresses opioid abuse by establishing prescribing limits, requiring continuing education on controlled substance prescribing, expanding require
Electronic Health Reporter
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. In his keynote session at the DreamIt conference in Tampa, November 6, 2018, Sumit Kimar Nagpal, global lead of digital health strategy at Accenture, says the future of healthcare is about a few simple things: Keeping people safe, providing for their well-being and improving care via information and technology.
Health Populi
NOVEMBER 12, 2018
Diabetes is a family issue, and its prevalence is growing in America. November 14, 2018, is World Diabetes Day , and the International Diabetes Federation reminds us that this condition impacts the whole household — not just the person diagnosed with diabetes. Why the family? Because diabetes is one disease that is largely preventable: through eating right, being physically active, and making healthy choices every day.
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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?
Mobi Health News
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
The platform will now let users share health records with pharma companies, health systems and insurers for remuneration.
Health Blawg
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
Joining me by my virtual hearth this week is Omri Shor ( @OmriShor ), CEO and co-founder of Medisafe ( @MedisafeApp ). Omri was inspired to create Medisafe after his father accidentally double-dosed on insulin. He describes Medisafe as a medication management platform providing personalized support. He and his team have grown the user base of Medisafe’s medication adherence application to over 4 million users worldwide.
CMS.gov
NOVEMBER 16, 2018
Washington Managed Fee-for-Service Demonstration: 2015 and 2016 Medicare Actuarial Savings Report. Jeremy.Booth@c…. Fri, 11/16/2018 - 18:51. Tim Engelhardt. Director, Medicare-Medicaid Coordination Office, Topic. Innovation models. Medicare Parts A & B. Washington Managed Fee-for-Service Demonstration: 2015 and 2016 Medicare Actuarial Savings Report.
The Health Law Firm
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Have you recently unexpectedly received an affidavit from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG or the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Secretariat? Are you attending or have you graduated from a Caribbean medical School such as the University of Science, Art and Technology (USAT), Faculty of Medicine, in Montserrat, or the Atlantic University School of Medi
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
Electronic Health Reporter
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. By Freddie Tubbs, communication manager, Academized. So much has changed in terms of healthcare over the last decade. Technology has advanced and improved processes – what used to take hours can now take seconds. This means a lot both to the medical community and patients alike.
Health Populi
NOVEMBER 30, 2018
How long can people living in the U.S. expect to live? 78.6 years of age, if you were born in 2017. That’s a decline of 0.1 year from 2016. This decline especially impacted baby boys: their life expectancy fell to 76.1 years, while baby girls’ life expectancy stayed even at 81.1 years. That’s the latest data on Mortality in the United States, 2017 , soberly brought to you by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, part of the U.S.
Mobi Health News
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
According to manufacturer Electrocore, it is the first treatment of any kind to receive the indication.
Health Blawg
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
Joining me by my virtual hearth this week is Omri Shor ( @OmriShor ), CEO and co-founder of Medisafe ( @MedisafeApp ). Omri was inspired to create Medisafe after his father accidentally double-dosed on insulin. He describes Medisafe as a medication management platform providing personalized support. He and his team have grown the user base of Medisafe’s medication adherence application to over 4 million users worldwide.
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CMS.gov
NOVEMBER 16, 2018
2018 Medicare Fee-For-Service improper payment rate is lowest since 2010. Jeremy.Booth@c…. Fri, 11/16/2018 - 18:46. Seema Verma. Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Topic. Fraud, waste, & abuse. Leadership. 2018 Medicare Fee-For-Service improper payment rate is lowest since 2010 Significant progress in saving $4.59B in estimated improper payments for the Medicare Fee-For-Service program.
Mobi Health News
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
The study also found that comprehensive parity state mandates and the lack of psychiatrists were factors in telemedicine usage.
Mobi Health News
NOVEMBER 16, 2018
Two more smart contact lenses, for presbyopia and cataract surgery recovery, are still in the works.
Mobi Health News
NOVEMBER 15, 2018
As AI cements its role in healthcare, more and more intelligent software offerings are pursuing 510(k) and De Novo approvals.
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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.
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