Healthcare It News
DECEMBER 16, 2021
Given the growing ubiquity of machine learning and artificial intelligence in healthcare settings, it's become increasingly important to meet patient needs and engage users. And as panelists noted during a HIMSS Machine Learning and AI for Healthcare Forum session this week, designing technology with the user in mind is a vital way to ensure tools become an integral part of workflow.
Electronic Health Reporter
DECEMBER 17, 2021
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. With the new year soon upon us, there’s no time like the present to start establishing some beneficial goals and resolutions that you can set to make 2022 the most enjoyable year yet. One area […]. The article Popular Methods That You Can Utilize To Promote The Most Positive Frame of Mind In 2022 appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
DECEMBER 13, 2021
While there were certainly many clinicians performing telemedicine before COVID-19 struck in early 2020, the pandemic foisted telehealth on countless numbers of additional physicians and nurses, forcing them to get up to speed and feel comfortable with the technology. But many caregivers still struggle with the different paradigm for delivering healthcare.
Healthcare IT Today
DECEMBER 14, 2021
In recent times, as the demand for proof of COVID vaccination status has climbed, the healthcare industry has scrambled to find effective ways of sharing vaccine data between varied locations. As readers know, sharing any kind of health data is still a best a challenge, but given the circumstances, most parties involved don’t have a […].
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
DECEMBER 15, 2021
It comes as a surprise to no one that healthcare's digital landscape is fragmented and siloed with numerous point solutions. UnityPoint Health, a health system based in Des Moines, Iowa, is well aware of this. THE PROBLEM. "Patients want digital health tools, but they do not want 100 of them," said Matthew Warrens, chief digital innovation officer at UnityPoint Health.
Fierce Healthcare
DECEMBER 13, 2021
Insurtech platform HealthCare.com banks $180M, boosts valuation to $1B. rtorrence. Mon, 12/13/2021 - 15:15.
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Mobi Health News
DECEMBER 14, 2021
Rock Health’s 2021 Digital Health Consumer Adoption Survey also found an increase in live video telemedicine and a decrease in satisfaction with telehealth compared with in-person care.
Healthcare It News
DECEMBER 15, 2021
System1, a Los Angeles-based marketing platform company, announced this week that Epic Systems had selected its Mapquest for Business services to provide mapping, navigation and geolocation functionality. Company representatives say MapQuest’s location and mapping data will help patients find nearby or conveniently located clinicians. It will also assist home health providers in getting to their destinations efficiently.
Healthcare IT Today
DECEMBER 17, 2021
The big news being reported by the Wall Street Journal is that Oracle is talking with Cerner about an acquisition. You may remember that we previously wrote about rumors that Cerner was an acquisition target for Microsoft and Google. While I always felt like those were a bit of a pipe dream, Oracle would be […].
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
DECEMBER 13, 2021
Cloud Computing Network Infrastructure Patient Engagement Population Health Telehealth Delivering virtual care via community broadband offers big financial and quality of life benefits, says our contributing writer, opening avenues to both digital equity and health equity. Craig Settles Telehealth and community broadband are symbiotic technologies. Much more than mere video chats, telehealth uses intranets and the internet networks to observe, diagnose, initiate or otherwise medically intervene,
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Mobi Health News
DECEMBER 15, 2021
Digital health companies raised a lot of money this year. Executives and company leaders weigh in on the big funding numbers and the effects on the industry.
Healthcare It News
DECEMBER 17, 2021
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Electronic Health Reporter
DECEMBER 15, 2021
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By John Guiliana, DPM, MS, medical director of podiatry, ModMed. The flaws in our healthcare system that have bloated the cost of care to nearly one-fifth of the United States gross domestic product are too […]. The article Acknowledging The Price of Avoidable Health Expenses: Strategies To Lower Such Spending appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
DECEMBER 16, 2021
Amazon has appointed Neil Lindsay, who formerly oversaw the tech giant's Prime and Marketing vertical, to lead the company's health efforts. As CNBC reported this week , Lindsay's LinkedIn profile now lists him as senior vice president of health and brand as part of the company's worldwide consumer business. Sources familiar with the situation said that Lindsay took on a new role in November to lead Amazon's pharmacy, telehealth and diagnostics teams, but that he will continu
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Fierce Healthcare
DECEMBER 17, 2021
Oracle in talks to buy Cerner in potential $30B deal: WSJ. hlandi. Fri, 12/17/2021 - 07:56.
Mobi Health News
DECEMBER 16, 2021
Alexa made moves into health systems and elder care, a new Halo wearable was released and the Amazon Care virtual care service began its expansion this year.
Electronic Health Reporter
DECEMBER 17, 2021
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Scott Overholt, chief business officer, Vyne Medical. Healthcare is ever evolving and constantly shifting in response to consumer trends, regulatory changes and new technologies. Typically, these changes take place gradually with adoption rolling out […].
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
DECEMBER 14, 2021
Value-based care continues to take root in healthcare. It's clear the future of reimbursement will at minimum include a heaping portion of providers being paid for value as opposed to volume. This is why, as the new year approaches, Healthcare IT News has sat down with an expert in value-based care to get his views on what 2022 will hold for the payment system.
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.
Fierce Healthcare
DECEMBER 12, 2021
Hospitals across the country running out of beds, reducing surgeries amid latest COVID surge. hlandi. Sun, 12/12/2021 - 22:15.
Healthcare It News
DECEMBER 15, 2021
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Healthcare IT Today
DECEMBER 14, 2021
We’re excited to share the topic and questions for this week’s #HITsm chat happening Friday, 12/17 at Noon ET (9 AM PT). This week’s chat will be hosted by Maram Museitif (@MaramMPH) on the topic “Self-care in Light of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Public Health Preventions.” Our lives have changed forever since the COVID-19 pandemic. The […].
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
DECEMBER 17, 2021
The U.S. Department of Justice announced this past Friday that it had charged four people, one of whom is a licensed physician, in an international telehealth fraud and kickback scheme. According to the indictment , starting in May 2014 the defendants and their co-conspirators allegedly used telehealth to generate prescriptions for compounded medications and durable medical equipment, regardless of medical necessity.
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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.
Fierce Healthcare
DECEMBER 16, 2021
KFF poll: Half of US adults avoided care in the past year due to costs. agliadkovskaya. Thu, 12/16/2021 - 13:51.
Mobi Health News
DECEMBER 14, 2021
The company also plans to expand geographically in 2022.
Healthcare IT Today
DECEMBER 13, 2021
The following is a guest article by Doreen DeGroff, Senior Product Director MEDITECH, CereCore. Patient portals have existed since the late 1990s, but the onset of a global pandemic triggered a drastic shift within the healthcare community and fueled interest in patient portals. According to The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, […].
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
DECEMBER 13, 2021
A group of legislators from the House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee have introduced a bill aimed at temporarily extending telehealth flexibilities established during the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill, the Telehealth Extension Act , would also end geographic and site restrictions on approved telemedicine services for Medicare beneficiaries. "Expanded access to telehealth, permitted by emergency waivers, has transformed healthcare delivery – helping patients connect easily and safely
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Fierce Healthcare
DECEMBER 16, 2021
Federal appeals court revives Biden's vaccine mandate for health workers in 26 states. hlandi. Thu, 12/16/2021 - 16:52.
Mobi Health News
DECEMBER 17, 2021
As 2021 draws to a close, MobiHealthNews asked executives and other leaders in the digital health space what they expect from the industry next year.
Healthcare IT Today
DECEMBER 13, 2021
For the 77th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re taking a look back at the ups and downs of Health IT in 2021. While 2020 is the one that will go down in infamy because of COVID, I have a feeling that many of our COVID memories are going to be more about 2021 […] For the 77th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re taking a look back at the ups and downs of Health IT in 2021.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
DECEMBER 15, 2021
A CyberScoop report published on Friday found that the telehealth provider Doxy.me had allowed third parties to access data about providers via its virtual waiting room. According to reporter Tonya Riley, the company appeared to be sharing the URLs of public waiting rooms with Google, Facebook and the marketing vendor HubSpot. An issue, as Riley explained, is that providers choose the names of their waiting rooms – and they often include their name or the name of their practice.
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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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