Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
OCTOBER 21, 2020
Teladoc Health released findings Wednesday showing an enormous demand for virtual mental health care since the start of the pandemic. The telehealth giant reported that, while there has been growth in mental health services across the board, there have been a notable increase in virtual visits among men, patients over 65 and people who use Medicaid.
Electronic Health Reporter
OCTOBER 20, 2020
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Chase Higbee, lead IT strategist, Atlantic.Net. A risk assessment is a mandatory annual task completed by a covered entity and a business associate. It is a HIPAA law created to ensure that all of […]. The article Why Are HIPAA Risk Assessments Important?
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Healthcare IT Today
OCTOBER 19, 2020
For the 47th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re talking about the various phases of EHR (or EMR if you prefer). In a recent article by Colin Hung, he identified 4 phases of EMR. As we look at the current EMR and EHR market, we see healthcare organizations across nearly all 4 phases. However, […] In this episode, we discuss 4 EHR/EMR phases: * EMR Adoption. * EMR Consolidation. * EMR Optimization. * EMR Extension.
Mobi Health News
OCTOBER 19, 2020
The tool is able to capture data from remote monitoring wearables and to link patients with virtual care providers.
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
OCTOBER 20, 2020
A Center for Connected Medicine report released this week in consultation with KLAS Research found that a majority of healthcare leaders say they're most excited by artificial intelligence as an emerging technology. Healthcare organizations say that clinical decision support is their most common use case for AI, while they're likely to move toward using it for revenue cycle management in the future.
Electronic Health Reporter
OCTOBER 22, 2020
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Sandy Phillips, CIO, HIE Networks. The patient was prepped and ready on the operating table when the surgeon realized he only had a report of a CT scan and would need the actual images […]. The article The New Interoperability Rules Are Nearly Here.
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Mobi Health News
OCTOBER 20, 2020
The company aims to expand on third-party thermometers that can be used with its FDA cleared birth control app.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
OCTOBER 21, 2020
Data released this past week from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services show that more than 34.5 million services were delivered via telehealth in Medicare and in the Children's Health Insurance Program from March through June. Although the agency notes there is always a "claims lag" between the time a service occurs and when the claim is reflected in the database, the preliminary data suggests a whopping 2,532% increase in services delivered compared to March through June
Healthcare IT Today
OCTOBER 21, 2020
As part of our ongoing series of telehealth interviews with EHR vendors, we’re excited to share our interview with Juan Molina, Division President at CareCloud, an operating division of MTBC. In this series, we talk with EHR vendors to better understand how they’re approaching telehealth. Are they developing telehealth in house or are they relying […].
Electronic Health Reporter
OCTOBER 23, 2020
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. You could argue that, of all the different ways that technology has brought improvement to the lives of humans across the globe, none is more significant as the benefits to healthcare and medicine. From creating […]. The article Technology In Healthcare: Reasons To Be Optimistic About The Future appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
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Mobi Health News
OCTOBER 22, 2020
Breathonix’s breath analysis technology works by detecting Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) present in a person’s exhaled breath.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
OCTOBER 21, 2020
Christian Counseling Associates in Plano, Texas, typically has faced challenges attracting and retaining clients. THE PROBLEM. When COVID-19 hit, the practice needed to find a way to continue offering counseling services and retain its clients despite the pandemic. Telehealth has helped achieve that goal. “Telehealth provides a convenient and completely safe interaction for both the counselor and the client,” said Derrick Sledge, a licensed professional counselor at Christian Counsel
Healthcare IT Today
OCTOBER 23, 2020
The following is a guest article by David DeAngelis, Healthcare General Manager at Dell Technologies. The COVID-19 pandemic is accelerating the pace of digital transformation in several industries. From retail and manufacturing to technology and financial services, every market sector is working to adapt to ongoing disruptive circumstances. Healthcare providers continue to face unique challenges […].
Electronic Health Reporter
OCTOBER 23, 2020
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Everyone’s lives eventually get touched by a need for physical therapy. Whether your mom is going through it after a hip replacement surgery, or you have to go through it after a car crash, it’s […]. The article How Physical Therapy Helps After Surgery appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
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Mobi Health News
OCTOBER 23, 2020
Tibebu sits down to talk to MobiHealthNews about the Upswing fund, adolescent mental health and the future of digital health.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
OCTOBER 22, 2020
ChristianaCare this week announced the launch of its Home Care Coach, a HIPAA-eligible Alexa Skill aimed at meeting the needs of home health patients. The Home Health Coach, which the Delaware-based health system says was designed in collaboration with frontline caregivers, is a proactive care plan that patients can use through their Alexa smart speaker.
Healthcare IT Today
OCTOBER 23, 2020
If I had to pick one word to describe this year’s annual MGMA event (Medical Practice Excellence Conference #MPEC20) it would be: counterintuitive. Throughout the three-day online event many findings, ideas and observations were shared that ran against the grain. Better Performers Spend More It all started a few days before MPEC20 with the release […].
Electronic Health Reporter
OCTOBER 22, 2020
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Should you find yourself in an emergency situation where your airway constricts, or you lose consciousness, dialing 911 and communicating with an operator won’t lie within the realm of possibility. If you currently live alone […]. The article What Are The Benefits of Using A Panic-Button Device For Seniors?
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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.
Mobi Health News
OCTOBER 19, 2020
The interactive tool tackles prostate cancer symptoms, screening and treatment. Providers can use it during a clinical encounter to facilitate conversation.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
OCTOBER 20, 2020
COVID-19 arrived in Maine on March 12, 2020. For the safety of patients, Portland Community Health Center postponed all in-person appointments that were not considered essential by federal and state guidelines. Simultaneously, many patients canceled appointments and did not schedule new appointments for fear of becoming exposed to the virus. THE PROBLEM.
Healthcare IT Today
OCTOBER 23, 2020
In case you missed part 1 of Taylor Swift EHR Logos, be sure to check it out. For those following along at home, this is the genius of Brendan Keeler (@healthbjk) from Redox. I didn’t realize he was such a Swiftie, but it’s great. I hope you enjoy this as much as I do. Feels […].
Electronic Health Reporter
OCTOBER 22, 2020
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Medicare supplements in Florida are available from a wide list of providers. But how do you choose the best Medicare plan? Medicare Decisions Anyone who is interested in signing up for Medicare has many decisions […]. The article How To Choose The Best Medicare Plan appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
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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.
Mobi Health News
OCTOBER 21, 2020
AppliedVR's EaseVRx landed an FDA Breakthrough Device designation for its tool that combines VR and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
OCTOBER 19, 2020
Allscripts filed a trademark lawsuit in federal district court on Thursday against CarePortMD, a Delaware-based telehealth company. In the suit, the EHR giant argues that it has used the CarePort trademark since 2013 and that in 2018 the telemedicine company changed its name from ER at Home to CarePortMD. This, says Allscripts, could cause confusion among potential consumers.
Healthcare IT Today
OCTOBER 22, 2020
The US Department of Justice has filed charges against 345 defendants, including more than 100 medical professionals, accusing them of engaging in healthcare fraud schemes. And while this batch of alleged fraud may be pretty old-school, telemedicine’s growth now offers a big fat target which may spark new types of telehealth-specific schemes in the future.
Electronic Health Reporter
OCTOBER 22, 2020
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Dr. Peter Alperin, vice president of product, Doximity. It’s 2020 and doctors are doing house calls again. No, we didn’t step back in time; instead, we’ve moved forward. Rather than a doctor knocking on […]. The article Five Ways To Prepare For Your First Telemedicine Visit appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
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Mobi Health News
OCTOBER 22, 2020
The yet-to-be-named programme reportedly “leverages machine learning to optimise a clinical trial’s chances of success” through the analysis of factors such as patient population recruitment and dropout rate.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
OCTOBER 23, 2020
Healthway Medical Corporation Limited (HMC), a private healthcare provider based in Singapore, has announced that its pediatric unit, Singapore Baby and Child Clinic has been onboarded onto its proprietary teleconsultation app. HMC said it will integrate further specialist clinics into the app in the months ahead. Island Orthopaedics and the Nobel Group of clinics will also be onboarded in the coming months.
Healthcare IT Today
OCTOBER 20, 2020
For the first time, the annual MGMA event, was held virtually. It was clear from the start that the organizers were inspired by the change in format. The agenda was packed with different styles of sessions as well as numerous ways to connect with sponsors and fellow attendees. This combination made for an exciting first […].
Electronic Health Reporter
OCTOBER 21, 2020
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Keith C. Kosel, PhD, MHSA, MBA, vice president of enterprise relationships, PCCI. Aligning groups that have very different backgrounds and agendas, for the good of the community, is no easy matter. Whether at the […]. The article Governance: The Glue That Holds Connected Communities of Care Together appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
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