Sat.Sep 15, 2018 - Fri.Sep 21, 2018

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Healthcare: To Cloud or Not to Cloud

Electronic Health Reporter

This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. By Robert Barras, vice president of health solutions, CTG Inc. There’s nothing like a good bandwagon to get everyone excited. Whether it’s the success of your favorite sports team, or a hot new restaurant in town, or a movie that’s breaking box office records, once something gets hot it seems everyone wants a piece of […].

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AliveCor previews next product: A 6-lead smartphone ECG

Mobi Health News

The not-yet-FDA-cleared device uses three electrodes to create a more detailed reading than existing consumer devices.

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Consumers Don’t Know What They Don’t Know About Healthcare Costs

Health Populi

The saving rate in the U.S. ranks among the lowest in the world, in a country that rates among the richest nations. So imagine how well Americans save for healthcare? “Consumers are not disciplined about saving in general,” with saving for healthcare lagging behind other types of savings, Alegeus observes in the 2018 Alegeus Consumer Health & Financial Fluency Report.

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Payor-Provider Convergence with John Moore, Founder of Chilmark Research – Harlow On Healthcare

Health Blawg

John Moore ( @john_chilmark ) is the founder of Chilmark Research , a leading health IT analyst firm focused on trends in health information exchange, cloud computing, analytics, telemedicine and more. We kicked off our conversation by looking at value-based care and what it will take to achieve its promise. John called value-based care a Gordian knot.

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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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Telehealth: The Tipping Point of Virtual Care Platform Adoption

Electronic Health Reporter

This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. By Lee Horner, CEO, Synzi. While telehealth has been around for years, virtual care technology is emerging as a powerful tool that goes beyond the traditional telehealth model. What will it take to reach the tipping point of virtual care adoption? To become the “next generation” of telehealth, virtual care will need to improve access, […].

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inui Health, formerly Scanadu, announces FDA-cleared home urine testing platform

Mobi Health News

The smartphone-connected system can perform five different tests that could help diagnose UTIs, diabetes, and kidney disease.

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Payor-Provider Convergence with John Moore, Founder of Chilmark Research – Harlow On Healthcare

Health Blawg

John Moore ( @john_chilmark ) is the founder of Chilmark Research , a leading health IT analyst firm focused on trends in health information exchange, cloud computing, analytics, telemedicine and more. We kicked off our conversation by looking at value-based care and what it will take to achieve its promise. John called value-based care a Gordian knot.

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Virta CEO: Truly innovative companies shouldn't fear building things themselves

Mobi Health News

Through trial and error, Sami Inkinen found his virtual diabetes care model didn't fit nicely into the status quo.

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As digital health funding pours in, startups should be smart about who they let in

Mobi Health News

How to pick the right backers, according to investors from Sanofi Ventures, Canaan Partners, and GE.

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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation names winners of $50,000 AI, opioid challenges

Mobi Health News

Buoy Health’s chatbot for patient health education and Sober Grid's social addiction support platform each received top honors after pitching their platforms live at Health 2.0.

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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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Don't let technology take humans out of healthcare, patients stress at Health 2.0

Mobi Health News

Patient advocates at Health 2.0 spoke about balancing technological breakthroughs and keeping the human touch.

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HIMSS CEO Hal Wolf: Silver Tsunami is driving global health innovation

Mobi Health News

The global aging population may be straining resources, but could also be what pushes digital health innovations.

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Fitbit announces Fitbit Care service, new Fitbit Plus app

Mobi Health News

Born directly from its acquisition of Twine Health earlier this year, Fitbit Care is a connected health platform for health plans, employers, and health systems.

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Interoperability challenges slow down machine learning in healthcare

Mobi Health News

Current efforts to create interoperability mostly focus on clinical, not research, use cases.

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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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Companies large and small tackle data privacy at Health 2.0

Mobi Health News

Google, Nebula Genomics, take notice of consumer calls for control over data.

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VR rehab advancing prosthetic limb technology

Mobi Health News

Dr. Albert Chi, medical director of Muscle Integration at Oregon Health & Science University and patient Johnny Matheny demonstrate how nerve reassignment and VR rehab work to advance prosthetic limb technology.

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Walmart, neuroscience design firm partner to launch diet app Fresh Tri across stores

Mobi Health News

Fresh Tri, a healthy behavior app developed through a partnership between neuroscience-focused design firm engagedIN and Walmart, will be rolled out this week for Walmart employees staffing 4,700 retail locations, the two companies announced here at Health 2.0 in Santa Clara, California.

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Consumers Changing the Channel on Where They Shop for Health

Health Populi

Consumers who have long purchased over-the-counter medicines, anti-dandruff shampoo, whitening toothpaste, and cosmetics-with-benefits at food, drug and mass merchant retailers are switching to other places to shop for health, new data from AT Kearney and GMDC have found. The two organizations have collaborated to launch a new benchmarking study into health-beauty-wellness (HBW) sales, launched this weekend at the GMDC HBW Conference in Orlando.

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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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Walmart, neuroscience design firm partner to launch nutrition behavior app in stores

Mobi Health News

Fresh Tri is designed to offer practical behavior suggestions and keep users engaged in spite of setbacks.

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Healthcare's technology isn't behind the times, but its consumer focus is, says Northwell CEO

Mobi Health News

Northwell CEO Michael Dowling says the new drive in healthcare will be consumer-focused technolgoies.

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Cleveland Clinic's commercialization arm is eager for external innovation

Mobi Health News

Pete O’Neill, executive director of Cleveland Clinic Innovations, said that partnerships with outside inventors can reduce the time and workload necessary to bring an innovation to market.

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Consumer-oriented access to healthcare is a patient expectation

Mobi Health News

Livongo CEO Glen Tullman explains that moves by businesses like Amazon and CVS are pushing the traditional healthcare system model because ready or not, consumers want to make their own healthcare decisions.

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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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Newly re-acquired and refocused on health, Withings launches Steel HR Sport wearable

Mobi Health News

The watch's key features are VO2 max monitoring, connected GPS tracking, and 25 days of battery life.

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Health 2.0 global panelist: 'Innovation happens at the edges and all around us'

Mobi Health News

Panelists at Health 2.0 in Santa Clara, California talk about the world wide innovation culture and why its important to look toward emerging markets for new health technologies.

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Livongo unveils cellular-enabled blood pressure monitoring, mobile redesign

Mobi Health News

Taking the main stage at Health 2.0, Livongo's Chief Product Officer Amar Kendale said that the new offerings will help patients manage care more comfortably at home.

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Tech can address, but not solve, stigmatized public health crises

Mobi Health News

At Health 2.0, experts and technologists explored tools for fighting physician suicide, opioid addiction, and eating disorders.

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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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Healthcare tech should be an asset, not a burden for doctors

Mobi Health News

Jack Resneck, Chair of the American Medical Association Board of Trustees, emphasizes the need for physicians to be involved in the early stages of app development to ensure they actually improve the overall care quality for patients.

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HHS looks to private sector for new innovation, investment summit

Mobi Health News

HHS has announced that it is launching a new program called the Deputy Secretary's Innovation and Investment Summit, which will aim to link private investors and innovators with HHS personel.

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SnapMD gets $7.1M for white-labeled telehealth business

Mobi Health News

The company has partnered with hospitals, medical systems, and industry associations to help doctors connect virtually to their own patients.

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Circulation acquired by NEMT broker Logisticare for $46 million

Mobi Health News

Atlanta-based Logisticare will fold Circulation's HIPAA-compliant software platform into its offerings.

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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.