Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
MAY 27, 2021
A study published this month in JMIR Human Factors from Syracuse University researchers found that physicians are in favor of expanding telehealth permanently. However, many docs also voiced concerns with limitations of current telehealth technology offerings, noting that market concentration could lead to weighted effects of select platforms' capabilities.
Electronic Health Reporter
MAY 25, 2021
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Initially, the Agile methodology was invented to fasten development processes in the software field while maintaining product quality. Instead of using slower traditional methods, Agile helped speed up value delivery using short sprints and end-user […].
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Mobi Health News
MAY 26, 2021
Eventually, the tracker will be expanded to include conditions such as mental and behavioral health, and include additional determinants of health.
Healthcare IT Today
MAY 24, 2021
The following is a guest article by Bevey Miner, Chief Marketing Officer for Consensus. How about a positive healthcare story from the pandemic in 2020? As COVID-19 escalated, New York City Health + Hospitals, the country’s largest safety-net health delivery system, was inundated with cases. The organization serves a million New Yorkers each year, more […].
Speaker: Simran Kaur, Co-founder & CEO at Tattva.Health
AI is transforming clinical trials—accelerating drug discovery, optimizing patient recruitment, and improving data analysis. But its impact goes far beyond research. As AI-driven innovation reshapes the clinical trial process, it’s also influencing broader healthcare trends, from personalized medicine to patient outcomes. Join this new webinar featuring Simran Kaur for an insightful discussion on what all of this means for the future of healthcare!
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
MAY 24, 2021
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many Americans received care from their primary care physicians via telemedicine. It was just another adjustment forced on people as a result of the terrible virus. But it worked. And physicians and patients alike discovered there were many things they could accomplish over a video connection. Telehealth technology and services company Amwell now is promoting the concept of "virtual primary care.
Electronic Health Reporter
MAY 27, 2021
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. A career as a counselor can be incredibly gratifying, as it allows you to impact the lives of people of all ages profoundly. You can guide them through various issues, ranging from interpersonal, situational, vocational, […]. The article Ways To Upgrade Your Skills As a Professional Counselor appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
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Healthcare IT Today
MAY 26, 2021
Anyone who’s had experienced with bluetooth (I think that’s everyone right?) knows the pains associated with bluetooth. When it works, it works great. However, when the device loses its pairing, it’s a mess. Plus, we all know how much fun it is to get various devices to pair in the first place. The amazing part […].
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
MAY 28, 2021
In this very special episode of HIMSSCast, host Jonah Comstock welcomes his mother Carol Hornbeck, a marriage and family therapist in Minneapolis, and her colleague Edwin Shurig, a mental health counselor in Indianapolis. Along with Healthcare IT News Senior Editor Kat Jercich, we discuss what it was like for small practices and independent therapists to make the sudden move to telehealth in the face of COVID-19 — and how the experience will shape the future of their practice.
Electronic Health Reporter
MAY 27, 2021
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Joining a growing number of healthcare organizations to embrace tele-rehab, UT Health East Texas at Ardent Medical Services recently licensed the TheraNow Platform to provide telemedicine and remote physical therapy treatment to its patients throughout […].
Mobi Health News
MAY 26, 2021
Despite the prevalence and associated risks of postpartum depression, a significant portion of mothers never receive a diagnosis or treatment for the condition.
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Healthcare IT Today
MAY 28, 2021
If you’ve followed Healthcare IT Today and our Health IT Interviews podcast, you know it’s pretty rare that I have the same guest on the show and when I do it’s usually a year or a half dozen years apart. However, when we finished recording the episode “What Makes Specialty Acute Care Telehealth Different?” with John […].
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
MAY 26, 2021
In 2019, Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center in Alamogordo, New Mexico, started looking at telehealth options to provide its patients with an on-demand virtual care service with a focus on urgent care-type needs. THE PROBLEM. In early 2020, when the pandemic changed the medical center's in-person workflows overnight, the facility needed a quick and easy-to-use telehealth solution that allowed staff to continue to see established patients during lockdowns.
Electronic Health Reporter
MAY 25, 2021
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Artificial intelligence is no longer a remote dream that exists only in sci-fi movies, it is a common solution that people use in their everyday lives. From more standardized artificial intelligence solutions like Apple’s Siri […]. The article The Role of Artificial Intelligence In Healthcare appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
Mobi Health News
MAY 26, 2021
The Canadian Trade Commission's accelerator angles to help young companies get their start in the U.S. and other nations.
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Healthcare IT Today
MAY 26, 2021
Healthcare organizations in the province of British Columbia rapidly rolled-out telehealth technologies during the pandemic, just like many others did. The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) took the unusual step of implementing a patient benefit dashboard to track the impact of telehealth on patients across the province. Their dashboard made it crystal clear how valuable […].
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
MAY 27, 2021
The healthcare industry has been learning about virtual mental health services for quite some time. The COVID-19 pandemic, however, provided a crash course in this care delivery mode. Rob Havasy, Managing Director, Personal Connected Health Alliance, and Jamey Edwards, CEO, Cloudbreak Health, recently met with Jonah Comstock, Editor-in-Chief, HIMSS Media, to discuss how the industry coped with the pandemic-induced spike in demand for virtual mental health services and what providers can expect m
Electronic Health Reporter
MAY 28, 2021
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Andrei Klubnikin, content management team lead, ITRex. Although the amount of US healthcare organizations that utilize patient portal software increased from 32% in 2014 to 90% in early 2019, less than a quarter of […]. The article The Cost of Patient Portal Development: Key Features and Tips For Patient Engagement appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
Mobi Health News
MAY 25, 2021
After the one-year intervention, each of the gamification groups increased their physical activity more than the control arm.
Speaker: Jennifer Hill
Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Healthcare IT Today
MAY 27, 2021
The following is a guest article by Monique Becenti, Security Strategist, Pondurance. Healthcare organizations continue to represent a prime target for hackers – if not the leading one: The average cost of a breach for the industry now stands at $7.13 million (the highest of any sector), compared to less than $4 million for organizations […].
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
MAY 24, 2021
In March 2020, the number of new COVID-19 infections was rapidly increasing in Washington. With no vaccination or specific treatment on the horizon, Howard University Hospital, an academic medical center in the district, prepared for a major surge of COVID-19 patients. Soon after the onset of the pandemic a racial disparity became clear. African Americans were disproportionately taking the toll of the infections and developed more serious and often fatal illness.
Electronic Health Reporter
MAY 28, 2021
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Minority communities are incredibly diverse, particularly when looking at population mix and rural vs. urban areas. From different household makeups and risk factors to varying engagement preferences, that diversity also impacts health outcomes—a reality laid […].
Mobi Health News
MAY 27, 2021
Dr. Jeffrey Vergales, a pediatric cardiologist at UVA Children’s, will be presenting at HIMSS21 on Aug. 10.
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Health Populi
MAY 26, 2021
The emergence of the COVID-19 vaccine “infodemic” has slowed the ability for nations around the world to emerge out of the public health crisis. Growing cynicism among some health citizens facing the politicization of public health tactics like vaccines and facial masks is what we’re talking about. At the root is peoples’ lack of trust across a range of information providers, including government, media, business, and even peers.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
MAY 27, 2021
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Electronic Health Reporter
MAY 25, 2021
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. COVID-19 has hit almost every one of us so hard. Considering the chaos it brought, each of us going through a rough patch. Whether it is the financial crisis, social distancing, fear of losing loved […]. The article Calmerry Review: The Right Choice For You?
Mobi Health News
MAY 25, 2021
Health insiders discuss the gap in culture and work style between pharma and startups.
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Healthcare IT Today
MAY 27, 2021
A simple text-based patient monitoring and outreach solution deployed in just 8 days by New York City Health + Hospitals (NYC H+H) at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to benefit patients, staff, and the people of New York City a year later. Leading Edge of COVID-19 New York City was one of the […].
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
MAY 26, 2021
Telemedicine provider Medgate saw a 170% increase in teleconsultations in Philippines last year, with an 80% case resolution rate. WHY IT MATTERS. The surge in teleconsultations came after it partnered with the Philippines Department of Health and the National Privacy Commission to deliver free telemedicine services, which helped in easing hospital occupancy and preventing the spread of COVID-19.
Electronic Health Reporter
MAY 27, 2021
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Mathieu Gorge, CEO and founder, VigiTrust. The COVID-19 pandemic has created a number of personal health data challenges for both healthcare organizations and private businesses alike. From vaccine passport requirements and businesses handling incredibly […].
Mobi Health News
MAY 24, 2021
Through the deal, Gympass client companies can now offer their employees access to Yes Health’s wellness app.
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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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