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What the Hell Is Going On with Healthcare Interoperability?

Electronic Health Reporter

This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) filed its annual year-end report to Congress at the start of 2019. The 22-page report summarized nationwide trends in health information exchange in 2018, including the adoption of EHRs and other technologies that support electronic access to patient information.

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Samitivej launches multi-service “Virtual Hospital” app in Thailand

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Samitivej Hospital Group, a private hospital brand in Thailand with a network of eight hospitals and owned by Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS), recently announced the launch of their one-stop Virtual Hospital app, offering three key services: Teleconsultation – a remote telemedicine consultation service that provides a round-the-clock medical advice via a video call with Samitivej’s doctors and nurses.

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Can AI Make Healthcare Human Again? Dr. Topol Says “Yes”

Health Populi

“The Fourth Industrial Age,” Dr. Abraham Verghese writes, “has great potential to help, but also to harm, to exaggerate the profound gap that already exists between those who have much and those who have less each passing year.” Dr. Verghese asserts this in his forward to Deep Medicine , Dr. Eric Topol’s latest work which explores the promise of artificial intelligence (AI), Big Data, and robotics — three legs of the Fourth Industrial Age stool.

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Omada adds glucometer, blood pressure cuff to chronic disease management offerings

Mobi Health News

The company will augment its BYOD strategy with optional included sensors.

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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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The Improving Picture of Artificial Intelligence In Healthcare

Electronic Health Reporter

This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. By Ron Soferman, CEO and founder, RSIP Vision. Artificial intelligence is transforming the healthcare industry – it is creating opportunities that have been never thought possible while opening up the realm of new possibilities beyond human capabilities. Powered by increasing availability of healthcare data and advances in machine learning, artificial intelligence aims to mimic human […].

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Self-Care Is Healthcare In Consumers’ Hands, Peaking on Google Trends

Health Populi

Today, the number of searches on Google using the phrase “self-care” reached a high, shown in the line graph I created on Google Trends and marked up in red. A Google search overall yielded over 2 billion results. I started this search when the Great Recession began in the U.S. in December 2007, and tracked “self-care” searches to today, 15 March 2019.

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Algorithm uses smartphone camera, flashlight to spot diabetes

Mobi Health News

The tool considers vascular changes and individual risk data to make its predictions.

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Three Lessons To Learn From the UConn Health Data Breach

Electronic Health Reporter

This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. By Ilia Sotnikov, vice president of product management, Netwrix. On February 21, UConn Health reported that personally identifiable information (PII) from 326,000 patients was compromised. A malicious third party illegally gained access to several employee email accounts that contained patient names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, addresses, and limited medical information, such as billing […].

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Safety-net providers face obstacles to telehealth adoption

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Despite its clear potential to improve access to high-quality care in underserved communities, telehealth is underutilized by safety-net providers due to a range of barriers, according to a new report from the RAND Corporation. The analysis, based on interviews with Medicaid officials from seven states and representatives from 19 Federally Qualified Health Centers in those states, points to insufficient reimbursement as a leading culprit for this lag, in addition to other logistical, policy, and

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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.

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Florida House Passes Bill to Repeal Ban on Smoking Medical Marijuana

The Health Law Firm

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On March 13, 2019, two days before Gov. DeSantis’ deadline to pass a bill repealing Florida’s ban on smoking medical marijuana, the House finally passed the legislation. Florida lawmakers affirmed the right of patients to smoke medical marijuana.

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Women in venture: The case for increasing representation in digital health investing

Mobi Health News

Women make up 12.2 percent of digital health VC partners, but many in the industry are discussing the importance of diverse viewpoints.

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What Is “Patient Engagement” and Its Catalyst In the Current Age of Health IT?

Electronic Health Reporter

This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. What does “patient engagement” mean in the current age of health IT? Given the recent proposed rules by CMS that tell the sector that all data generated by a patient in the care spectrum is their information, has much changed since the term took roost in healthcare several years ago?

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Intermountain at Home looks to push the boundaries of tech-enabled virtual care

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The program uses a mix of home visits and telehealth technologies to bring more services to the home.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

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?

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Good Ideas Must Be Evaluated

CMS.gov

Good Ideas Must Be Evaluated. Jeremy.Booth@c…. Thu, 03/14/2019 - 17:33. Seema Verma. Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Topic. Initiatives. Leadership. Medicaid & CHIP. Good Ideas Must Be Evaluated. Two years ago today I was sworn in as CMS Administrator. One of my first actions when I began this journey was to send a letter to the nation’s governors in which I committed to ushering in a new era for the federal and state Medicaid partnership, granting states more freedom to

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AHRQ launches app to help patients preplan questions for doctors

Mobi Health News

The new app, called Question Builder, lets consumers input their health information and then brings up potential questions for them to ask their doctors.

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Salesforce Delivers Health Cloud Innovations to Personalize Patient Experiences, Improve Outcomes

Electronic Health Reporter

This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Salesforce announces new additions to Salesforce Health Cloud that improve healthcare through connected, intelligent patient engagement. Health Cloud brings CRM to healthcare, enabling providers like Piedmont Healthcare and 180 Health Partners to personalize patient interactions and improve outcomes.

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Inside the Top of Mind 2019 Summit

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Sponsor: Center for Connected Medicine Primary topic: Privacy & Security Topic: Mobile Privacy & Security Telehealth Resource Central: White Papers External url: [link] Thumbnail: Body: Disable Auto Tagging: Short Headline: Inside the Top of Mind 2019 Summit

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From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

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

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Patients, Health Consumers, People, Citizens: Who Are We In America?

Health Populi

“Patients as Consumers” is the theme of the Health Affairs issue for March 2019. Research published in this trustworthy health policy publication covers a wide range of perspectives, including the promise of patients’ engagement with data to drive health outcomes, citizen science and participatory research where patients crowdsource cures, the results of financial incentives in value-based plans to drive health care “shopping” and decision making, and ultimately, w

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23andMe launches predisposition test for Type 2 diabetes

Mobi Health News

Reactions to the news are mixed, with some experts saying the test is unlikely to make much of a difference.

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Medicine Needs Disrupting: Why Doctors Are Just the Ones To Do It

Electronic Health Reporter

This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. By Samant Virk, MD, CEO and co-founder, MediSprout. Ask a doctor why he or she decided to go into the field of medicine and their answers vary. Many want to help people and they have personal stories like a sick parent that motivated them to become a physician. Others may come from a long line […].

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Intermountain at Home looks to push the boundaries of tech-enabled virtual care

Mobi Health News

The program uses a mix of home visits and telehealth technologies to bring more services to the home.

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The Role of Technology in Remote Patient Monitoring

Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is transforming healthcare by enabling providers to track patient health outside traditional clinical settings. This blog explores the role of technology in RPM, including wearable devices, mobile apps, and connected medical tools that collect and share real-time data. Discover how RPM expands care access, improves outcomes, enhances patient engagement, and reduces costs by shifting from reactive to proactive care.

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BACTrack launches remote monitoring app for alcoholism

Mobi Health News

The $79 to $129-a-month subscription service provides digital accountability for people in recovery.

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Level Ex's latest mobile game challenges cardiologists' skills for CME credits

Mobi Health News

The free Cardio Ex game features more than 35 levels that test the player's vascular knowledge, spatial reasoning and decision making.

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With new feature, Withings' sleep sensor moves towards sleep apnea space

Mobi Health News

The breathing disturbance monitoring features are now available to all Withings Sleep owners.

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Neuro-rehab digital health company Flint raises $1.72M from NIH

Mobi Health News

The new money will go towards developing and improving the company's FitMi system.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.