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Omron's smartwatch blood pressure monitor cleared by FDA, launches in January

Mobi Health News

The HeartGuide watch uses a flexible synthetic band to inflate and maintain its shape to comfortably take an oscillometric wrist blood pressure on the fly.

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Healthcare Tech and Its Help In Diagnosing Patients

Electronic Health Reporter

This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. By Brooke Faulkner, freelance writer; @faulknercreek. Up to a fifth of patients with serious conditions are first misdiagnosed, and that leaves tremendous consequences. With the help of healthcare technology, doctors are able to diagnosis patients more effectively and easier. For example, migrating patient data from paper to online, known as electronic health records (EHRs), has […].

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Blood Pressure From the Wrist for the First Time – Welcome, Omron HeartGuide

Health Populi

For the first time, we can take a clinically accurate blood pressure measurement from our wrist — welcome to the first of its kind wrist-worn blood pressure monitor, HeartGuide, brought to market by Omron. I know this journey has been a long, patient one, as I came to know Ranndy Kellogg, Omron’s President and CEO, several years ago at CES.

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“Pathways to Success,” an Overhaul of Medicare’s ACO Program

CMS.gov

“Pathways to Success,” an Overhaul of Medicare’s ACO Program. Jeremy.Booth@c…. Fri, 12/21/2018 - 13:09. Seema Verma. Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Topic. Innovation models. Medicare Parts A & B. “Pathways to Success,” an Overhaul of Medicare’s ACO Program. Today the Trump Administration announced our overhaul of the program for Accountable Care Organizations, or “ACOs,” in Medicare.

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Bridging Innovation & Patient Care: The Growing Role of AI

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!

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Alphabet's 2018 was big on AI diagnostics, chronic disease partnerships and investments

Mobi Health News

Headlines also highlighted changes to Wear OS and designs for sensor-laden smart diapers.

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What is the Price of Disengaged Healthcare Workers?

Electronic Health Reporter

This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. By Erica Doherty, healthcare industry and solution strategy director, Infor. You may be familiar with the Gallup study that identified—across industries and organizations—that 68 percent of employees are not engaged in their work. That is not only disheartening, but scary, especially when talking about workers in the healthcare industry.

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Trump’s Administration Plans to Fix U.S. Healthcare System through Choice and Competition

Health Law Gurus

The Trump administration has issued a 119-page report Reforming America’s Healthcare System Through Choice and Competition that reaffirms the administration’s effort to deregulate the healthcare industry in an attempt to encourage competition and lower costs. This healthcare manifesto is a blueprint to reform the delivery of care and consumer choice by relaxing state and federal laws.

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10 digital health companies using cryptocurrency as incentives

Mobi Health News

Companies are using blockchain-backed currencies to motivate users to share data, workout and stay sober.

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Challenges Encountered By Medical Mobile App Developers and Possible Solutions

Electronic Health Reporter

This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. By Harnil Oza, CEO, Hyperlink InfoSystem. Today, the level at which the vast majority of us place our reliance on mobile devices for the completion of so many of our tasks every day, even some of the more complex and daunting tasks, has risen so high. All over the globe, so many users from every field […].

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Healthcare startups: Is blockchain right for you?

Mobi Health News

Startup founders warn their peers to think carefully about deploying distributed ledger technologies.

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HIPAA Compliance 2025: Navigating Regulatory Changes & Industry Trends

Based on comprehensive survey data from diverse healthcare providers, the 2025 HIPAA Benchmark Report delivers actionable intelligence for modern compliance programs. This report examines how organizations are restructuring HIPAA Privacy Programs to address emerging regulatory requirements. Through analysis of staffing models, program operations, and breach management protocols, it provides a clear picture of current best practices.

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For healthcare data security, blockchain can be a valuable piece of the puzzle

Mobi Health News

Blockchain can protect data integrity and streamline patient consent, but it should be used in conjunction with other technologies and procedures.

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Apple's busy 2018 in healthcare, from Health Records to Watch ECG

Mobi Health News

A look back at a year of healthcare news out of Cupertino.

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Digital therapeutics get first FDA clearance, Novartis focuses on digital after announcing job cuts and other Q4 pharma news

Mobi Health News

Also: The pharma industry continues to use digital technologies for R&D and diabetes management.

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In 2018, Amazon teamed up with JPMorgan, Berkshire Hathaway, acquired consumer-facing online pharmacy

Mobi Health News

Amazon's 2018 news also included new hires, machine-learning tools for healthcare organizations and more.

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Simplify Screening for Excluded Providers

Every health care provider that accepts federal payments must screen for excluded providers. Use this sample Exclusion Screening Checklist and Compliance Policy to evaluate and improve your organization’s compliance with the law. Payments from Medicare, Medicaid, and TriCare trigger screening requirements that may extend to employees, contractors, volunteers, board members, and network providers.

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Fitbit releases OS 3.0 for smartwatches, new dev tools, highlights third-party apps

Mobi Health News

The update looks to bring new health data and features to the forefront while streamlining the overall user experience.

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Study: Socks with sensors could help continuously monitor diabetic neuropathy

Mobi Health News

Sensors connected via Bluetooth to a smartphone app can provide users frequent reports on their foot's temperature.

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FDA approves Medtronic’s multi-implant smart programmer

Mobi Health News

Comprised of a Samsung touch screen device and an app-based platfrom, the InterStim smart programmer helps patients and physicians more easily monitor incontinence implants.

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MassChallenge announces 30 digital health companies to join its 2019 cohort

Mobi Health News

At the end of the program the startups will get a chance to compete for more than $200,000 in prize money.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

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.

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K Health raises $25M, announces plans to add virtual visits to its AI platform

Mobi Health News

The K app will not only help users better understand their condition, but in 2019 will quickly link them to a licensed virtual care provider.

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Blockchain pilots launched in 2018 tackled EHR management, collective data custodianship, credentialing and more

Mobi Health News

From multi-organization collaborations to single-hospital pilots, this year has seen its fair share of experimental blockchain initiatives.

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Adventist Health System Partners with Vyne Medical for Revenue Cycle Optimization and Workflow Management

Electronic Health Reporter

This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Vyne Medical, the leading provider of healthcare communication and data management technology for more than 800 hospitals and health systems, today announced a partnership with Adventist Health System for implementation of its Trace communication management and quality assurance platform.

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New market guidances, regulatory pathway change proposals close out 2018 for FDA

Mobi Health News

The regulatory changes also come alongside Pre-Cert Program updates and roughly a dozen noteworthy digital health approvals.

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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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Concepta Diagnostics launches new tool to track ovulation

Mobi Health News

The new app and monitoring system tests women's LH hormone level in order to detect ovulation and pregnancy.

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What will be the first use cases for blockchain?

Mobi Health News

Emily Vaughn, product development director of Change Healthcare, and Tim Dunlevy, VP of engineering at PokitDok, discuss first use cases and applications for blockchain as well as the process of going from private to public blockchain networks.

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EMRs, APIs, App stores and all that: More data

Mobi Health News

Health 2.0's Matt Holt talks results of Health 2.0's EMR API survey.

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Russian entrepreneur Natalia Glazkova talks noise-canceling ECG software

Mobi Health News

At WISH in Doha Qatar last month, Glazkova was a featured young entrepreneur for her Sense2beat technology.

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Healthcare Vendor Risk Management: Strategies for Protected Data

In healthcare, where patient data protection is paramount, effective vendor risk management isn't just good business—it's essential for maintaining compliance and trust. This comprehensive guide helps healthcare compliance professionals navigate the complexities of third-party vendor relationships in an increasingly interconnected healthcare environment.

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Behavioral health platform maker Tridiuum raises $7M

Mobi Health News

The funding, which comes alongside $2.5 million in debt financing, will go toward an expanded sales team and product development.

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Solution to fragmented data is key to effective blockchain

Mobi Health News

Abel Kho, director of the Center for Health Information Partnerships at Northwestern University and co-founder of Health Data Link, says that addressing the fragmentation of data in healthcare is needed to make the most of blockchain technology.

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Lessons from China's digital healthcare approach

Mobi Health News

Dr. Manish Kohli, HIMSS' Chair Global Board of Directors, discusses global struggles with access, quality and cost of care and how China has stepped up to those challenges with remarkable speed and level of ambition.

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Change Healthcare acquires blockchain API startup PokitDok's IP, staff

Mobi Health News

Change Healthcare said that it is looking to infuse PokitDok's tech into its own blockchain network.

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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.