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Amazon in talks to launch at-home medical testing service, says Insider

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Amazon is reportedly weighing the launch of a service offering at-home medical tests, signaling yet another foray into healthcare from the technology giant. According to reporting from Insider , Amazon is considering launching an at-home COVID-19-testing kit in June, and potentially ones for respiratory and sexually transmitted infections. "Amazon's long-term goal is to expand into other areas, such as clinical genomics, and launch a third-party marketplace that sells medical tests from

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Google gives a sneak peek into its new AI dermatology assistant

Mobi Health News

Users are able to get a list of potential conditions and send their information to their providers.

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Americans’ Views on Food Have Been Re-Shaped by the Pandemic: Think Security, Immunity, and Sustainability

Health Populi

As vaccinations jabbed into peoples’ arms in the U.S. continue to immunize health citizens from contracting the coronavirus, millions of folks are looking forward to getting back inside restaurants to enjoy meals out, as well as un-masking when grocery shopping. But people in the U.S. love their food both outside and inside the home: about one-half of people in the U.S. are continuing to cook at home more, according to the 2021 Food & Health Survey published today by the International

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HIMSS21 and HLTH to Require Proof of COVID Vaccination at Upcoming In-Person Events

Healthcare IT Today

As we head into summer, I know that many in the health IT community are watching to see the various health and safety protocols that are put in place for health IT events and conferences that are scheduled for the end of Summer and Fall. Today, we got big announcements from both HIMSS and HLTH […].

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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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KLAS: Teladoc, Epic report widest breadth of telehealth capabilities

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

In a new report examining the rapidly evolving telehealth landscape, KLAS found that vendors self-reported a wide array of capabilities – and it noted that different companies can meet different customers' needs. KLAS also found varying levels of self-reported customer adoption of vendors' tools across four common telehealth scenarios.

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Telehealth staffing business Wheel lands $50M to build out tech and clinician networks

Mobi Health News

Wheel provides two main services: telehealth staffing opportunities for clinicians and a scalable virtual care platform for companies.

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Security Threats Loom as People Return to the Office Warns Blackberry

Healthcare IT Today

In a recent survey conducted by Blackberry, 9 out of 10 respondents reported that they were concerned about staff returning from work-at-home with systems that are unpatched and out of date. To deal with this challenge, Blackberry suggests an approach similar to how COVID cases are handled. I honestly had not thought about the potential […].

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Telehealth can be an effective alternative for seniors, study shows

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A wide-ranging study published in the Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare this past month found that telehealth can be an effective modality of care for patients over 60, particularly when deployed in the confines of their existing primary care provider. When researchers, including a team from the West Health Institute, which focuses on addressing the care needs of seniors, analyzed 313,516 telehealth visits across three healthcare organizations, they found that virtual encounters successfully

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White House partnership with dating apps hopes to boost vaccination rates in young people

Mobi Health News

Users on the partner apps will get access to premium content if they show proof of vaccination.

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Nurses Hacking for Health and Compassionomics

Health Populi

The hearts and minds of nurses are fertile and inspirational sources and engines for health care innovation. This past weekend, and for the second time, I had the privilege and opportunity to be a panelist for the perennial hackathon meet-up of Nurse Hack 4 Health , sponsored by Microsoft, Johnson & Johnson, Sonnier, and DevUp. This round, the hackathon attracted hundreds of nurses from at least 20 countries and 30 U.S. states.

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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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Payors and Providers, Not Clinicians, Might Drive MedTech Going Forward

Healthcare IT Today

As payors and providers build their enterprises around digital tools, the very nature of the medtech business is changing substantially. According to new research from Frost & Sullivan, medtech vendors are rethinking what they do as hospitals move from high-acuity and high-dependency care to decentralized models. These vendors, in turn, are beginning to rely on […].

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How IT leaders are reimagining and repurposing technologies to handle new challenges

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Lord knows that through the bedlam of the past year-plus, there have been countless lessons to be learned in healthcare and health IT. Executives have been facing challenges they've never had to contend with before. But they've also been dreaming up creative solutions. In this newest installment in Healthcare IT News ' feature story series, Health IT Lessons Learned in the COVID-19 Era – read others in the series here – we talk with four health IT executives with very dif

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Rugby organisations trial VR eye-tracking tech for detecting concussions

Mobi Health News

In-match trials will determine accuracy of the technology in identifying abnormalities in the oculomotor functions of rugby players.

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Mobile patient communication and telehealth tool helps transform Indiana Hernia Center

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Dr. Paul Szotek of the Indiana Hernia Center in Carmel, Indiana, has some very strong feelings about what he calls the loss of the doctor-patient relationship. THE PROBLEM. The corporate takeover of healthcare and the exodus of physicians from private practice into employed positions, combined with sub-par deployment of electronic health records and patient portals, has resulted in increasing patient and physician dissatisfaction with the current healthcare delivery model, he contended.

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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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AMA publishes framework to highlight value of virtual care

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The American Medical Association, in partnership with the law firm Manatt Health, published a framework this week aimed at examining the benefits generated by virtual care. According to the organizations, the Return on Health initiative is aimed at understanding the value of digitally enabled care beyond dollars and cents alone. "Understanding the value of virtual care is vital to inform decision making that facilitates the shift to digitally enabled care models that blend the best features

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Doctors provide free telehealth services for COVID-19 patients in India

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Volunteer doctors from the US-based American Association of Physicians of Indian-Origin and Hindu faith-based group Sewa International have been offering teleconsultations and medical advice to COVID-19 patients in India via the eGlobalDoctors platform. WHAT THEY DO. Over 100 volunteer physicians from both AAPI and Sewa International have joined its platform, according to eGlobalDoctors Chairman Dr Sreeni Gangasani.

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Abu Dhabi’s Department of Health resumes international remote healthcare services

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Abu Dhabi’s Department of Health (DoH) has reactivated its international remote healthcare offering, it has emerged. In an announcement released by the United Arab Emirates’ official news agency, WAM , DoH’s International Patient Care (IPC) Division – which focuses on coordinating consultations and treatment plans between a patient, their local doctor, and consultant based outside of the UAE – has resumed.

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Scripps cyberattack causes outage; 6 drugmakers in violation of 340B statute

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Primary topic: Privacy & Security.

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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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Getting patients to open the digital front door

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Primary topic: Patient Engagement.

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Mental health chatbot does best when acknowledging it's not human

Mobi Health News

The researchers also noted that Woebot’s bond scores were higher than other Internet-based CBT programs.

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Japanese firms Sysmex and ThinkCyte team up to develop AI-powered tech for IVD

Mobi Health News

The companies will develop a solution based on a new technique of flow cytometry that enables fast and accurate cell analysis using AI.

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Apple releases new tools to meet the needs of folks with mobility, hearing and cognitive disabilities

Mobi Health News

Despite the prevalence of disabilities and the ongoing work of GAAD, significant digital accessibility gaps exist today.

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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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RPM significantly improves health of Pure Cardiology patients

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Pure Cardiology is a membership-based concierge practice in Charlotte, North Carolina. It cares for complex patients with a focus on preventing events and having patients engaged in their health management. Remote patient monitoring technology keeps the patient paying attention to their health and allows the cardiologists to carefully monitor their progress and make medical adjustments on a regular basis.

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Osler Technology launches 'Netflix-styled' healthcare education app

Mobi Health News

The platform provides free learning materials for healthcare professionals in acute care.

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Buying or Selling A Medical Practice

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Barry Posner, Esq., partner at Kudman Trachten Aloe & Posner LLP. The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on many people’s lives, not the least of whom are the many brave and selfless frontline providers of healthcare services, including doctors, nurses, home health aides and others in a […].

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DarioHealth expands mental health foothold with wayForward acquisition

Mobi Health News

DarioHealth has made a number of M&As over the last year, boosting its services.

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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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Roche's new mySugar feature lets users control their insulin pump virtually

Mobi Health News

The product is first rolling out in Austria, to be followed by other European countries.

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#HITtheTrails with the HIT Like a Girl Podcast

Healthcare IT Today

This weekend was a unique one for me as I headed to California for a camping trip. First, it was one of the first trips I’d taken since COVID-19. Second, it was a chance to get out and see the start of the HIT Like A Girl Podcast’s epic journey across the country and back […].

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Ascensia Diabetes Care launches new cloud-based diabetes management and analytics platform

Mobi Health News

The new tool lets users send their glucose data to caregivers and clinicians.

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How a pair of 'middle school graduates' developed and sold their respiratory health tech company

Mobi Health News

The two college students built Spira, a no-code back-end tool for creating smart intake forms that was acquired by Galileo Health in April.

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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.