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Sheba Medical Center launches remote monitoring program for children. Israel’s Sheba Medical Center and the Heart Institute at Safra Children's Hospital have partnered to launch a programme for children with complex heart defects. The program will use remote monitoring technology provided by Datos Health , a member of Sheba’s Accelerate, Redesign, Collaborate (ARC) telemedicine hub.
City of Hope, based near Los Angeles, is a research and treatment organization for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. In 2018, it made strategic moves to more easily meet the needs of its patients and communities by investing in telehealth. Part of that strategic direction was working with technology companies to ensure that City of Hope leveraged telehealth in a high-quality, patient-centric way while easing the burden of travel times for patients undergoing treatment.
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Telemedicine – the practice of providing consultations and medical assistance to patients through video calls – should be a lasting way of administering health care, according to the American Medical Association, particularly for patients with […].
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University of California, Davis Health announced this week that it had launched a new Cloud Innovation Center. Powered by Amazon Web Services and billed as the first of its kind, the CIC will work toward enabling idea exchange among clinicians, patients, developers and students. It will also, said the health system, facilitate design and prototype tools aimed at furthering digital health equity.
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Scott Beck, CEO, CHG Healthcare. Thousands of physicians leave their homes every day and travel across the country to fill both short- and long-term needs. Called locum tenens, this group of traveling, temporary physicians […]. The article The Role of Locum Tenens In Healthcare appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
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This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Scott Beck, CEO, CHG Healthcare. Thousands of physicians leave their homes every day and travel across the country to fill both short- and long-term needs. Called locum tenens, this group of traveling, temporary physicians […]. The article The Role of Locum Tenens In Healthcare appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
While telehealth use has made tremendous gains since the emergence of COVID, the technology still sits largely on the sidelines. Telehealth visits are now widely available, but the providers offering these visits aren’t adding new capabilities or even integrating the technology into their overall workflow. In theory, telehealth consults could be enriched with health data […].
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We’re excited to share the topic and questions for this week’s #HITsm chat happening Friday, 12/3 at Noon ET (9 AM PT). This week’s chat will be hosted by Rachel Miller (@ray_hmiller) from @HealthcareScene on the topic “Discrimination in Healthcare.” Navigating the world of healthcare can be a tricky task, especially with the wide range of biases […].
By now, it's become a truism that telehealth use saw an enormous jump in 2020 , spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic and enabled by the relaxation of federal regulations. We also know that utilization has gradually tapered off as patients have become somewhat more comfortable seeking in-person care – but that many individuals, having experienced the convenience of virtual services, are unwilling to give them up again.
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.
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By David B. Snow, Jr., chairman and CEO, Cedar Gate Technologies. If you are reading this, you already know that the fee-for-service model conflicts with the delivery of quality healthcare and the ongoing optimal management […]. The article Value-Based Models Are Ready For Adoption appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
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.
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Mark Clements, MD, PhD, CPI, FAAP, chief medical officer, Glooko, Inc. Seemingly overnight, healthcare discovered and fully embraced digital health solutions. Just months after the 2020 nationwide lockdown, telehealth visits, virtual clinical trials and […].
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This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Modern medicine is constantly evolving. Whether it’s wireless stethoscope or infrared scanning that can detect minuscule cancers, it’s nothing short of amazing. And as we continue to dive deeper into technology, as a healthcare provider, […]. The article Latest Health IT Trends You Should Know About appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
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