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Banyan Health Systems cycles telehealth 'kits' among those in need

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Within just two weeks of the first COVID-19 pandemic shutdown, Banyan Health Systems, based in Miami, Florida, transitioned healthcare services to telehealth. Prior to the pandemic, the health system only used telehealth internally, providing practitioner consults between residential facilities and outpatient centers. After a short evaluation, Banyan chose to expand telehealth services across as many programs and services as possible using the DoxyMe telehealth platform.

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What Is Psychiatry?

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. While it may seem an ignorant question, understanding psychiatry is more complicated than one might think. Yes, it’s the practice of helping individuals define, understand, and categorize mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. Still, these same […].

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Casana closes $14M Series A to bring its heart sensor toilet seat to market

Mobi Health News

The startup formerly known as Heart Health Intelligence is undergoing the FDA clearance process for its Heart Seat device.

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Lessons Learned: What Data Leaks in Connected Medical Devices Are Teaching Us

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by David Sygula, Senior Cybersecurity Analyst at CybelAngel. They are the machines that take your X-rays, and conduct your MRI, CT and ultrasound scans. More than ever, they are linked to networks, workstations and servers – there are an estimated 450 million connected medical devices in the world and, […].

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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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Hims & Hers, ATA, and 10 others launch Telehealth Equity Coalition

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

As the novel coronavirus pandemic swept the country last year, hundreds of thousands of patients turned to telehealth in order to continue accessing care while remaining as safe as possible. Telehealth was held up as a "panacea," said Adaeze Enekwechi, a board member at the Public Health Institute and the Alliance for Health Policy, at the final installment of the American Telemedicine Association's EDGE policy conference on Tuesday.

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No More Low T

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. When men start to reach the age of 40, their testosterone level can start to decline by 3 percent almost every year. However, testosterone is still an essential hormone when it comes to men’s health […]. The article No More Low T appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Telehealth Survey Results: Technology Concerns Stand Out As Key Issues Slowing Telehealth Adoption

Healthcare IT Today

New research conducted by Healthcare IT Today suggests that the top barriers to wider, more stable adoption of telehealth may be patient and doctor discomfort with the technology. While telehealth technology companies have worked to make such systems simple enough for everyone to use, it seems like there’s still work to do. According to the […].

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University of Michigan Hospital deploys Epic-linked 'patient monitoring at home'

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan, implemented a patient monitoring at home, or PM@H program, using fully managed device kits prior to the pandemic. Studies show great benefits for patients, as well as hospitals, when patients are monitored in the 30-day post-discharge period. THE PROBLEM. With this information, the hospital convened a group of thought leaders consisting of its post-acute care services division, which is managed as part of health system Michigan Medicine

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Administrative Efficiency Technology Aids Value-Based Care In Times of Crisis

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Christina Perkins, NaviNet vice president of product management and strategy, NantHealth. Efficient and effective ways of exchanging information between patients, providers and payers have become even more important during times of crisis, like the […].

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AliveCor updates its ECG software to determine three additional heart conditions

Mobi Health News

The company hopes that its more descriptive reports will distinguish the personal ECG offering from others limited to atrial fibrillation detection alone.

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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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COVID Times Cartoons – Fun Friday

Healthcare IT Today

It’s Friday and so it’s time for another edition of Fun Friday where we share some cartoons to hopefully give you a smile as we head into the weekend. This week’s entries are COVID related cartoons shared by the amazing Eric Topol. If you don’t follow him on Twitter, I highly suggest it. Along with […].

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Telehealth playing a larger role in clinical research

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Primary topic: Telehealth Disable Auto Tagging: Short Headline: Telehealth playing a larger role in clinical research Featured Decision Content: Region Tag: Global Edition Right Now:

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PDPM, A Pandemic, and Digital Transformation: 4 Questions With Two Skilled Nursing Experts

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. To say the least, 2020 was a difficult year for skilled nursing providers. Aside from the rapid, ongoing changes necessitated by COVID-19, providers are still reeling from recent, sweeping regulatory changes, including the CMS Patient […]. The article PDPM, A Pandemic, and Digital Transformation: 4 Questions With Two Skilled Nursing Experts appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Contributed: When fitness data becomes research data, your privacy may be at risk

Mobi Health News

Digital health and data experts illustrate the risk of sharing anonymized fitness data and call for systematic reform.

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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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Technology Partners Come Together To Make COVID-19 Vaccination Records Shareable

Healthcare IT Today

A group of large healthcare technology vendors has come together to make information on COVID-19 vaccinations more readily available. The Vaccination Credential Initiative, which is developing a standard model for organizations administering the COVID-19 vaccine, includes the CARIN Alliance, Cerner, Change Healthcare, The Commons Project Foundation, Epic, Evernorth, Mayo Clinic, Microsoft, MITRE, Oracle, Safe Health, […].

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EarlySense eyes RPM growth with sale of contact-free monitoring tech to Hillrom

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

EarlySense, a vendor of contact-free continuous monitoring technology, has sold some of its assets to Hillrom, which develops connected care and collaboration tools. WHY IT MATTERS. EarlySense will receive licensing for all intellectual property and technology sold to Hillrom for use outside the hospital, as well as $30 million potential payments – based on the achievement of certain commercial milestones – and a portion of Hillrom's equity investment in EarlySense.

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Signs That Show You Should See A Neurologist Immediately

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. There are so many signs that should make you book an appointment with a neurologist. But first, let’s understand who a neurologist is. A neurologist is a medical professional who can diagnose and treat conditions […]. The article Signs That Show You Should See A Neurologist Immediately appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Contributed: Pregnancy and fertility digital apps are tackling affordability and access

Mobi Health News

Dr. Liz Kwo reviews the support that fertility and maternal-health apps can provide and outlines key considerations for integrating these tools into care.

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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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Paper Is Contagious

Healthcare IT Today

In case you missed the previous article by Stephan Herron from Scriptel Corporation, he’s what inspired the title for this article: Paper Is Contagious I was just totally struck by this simple comment because it’s so completely true. We saw this at the height of COVID when many healthcare organizations printed out a piece of […].

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Virtual care to become ‘new normal’ throughout GCC countries

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The Middle East was on a transformational journey even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, where its healthcare system was concerned. The population – and the growing number of those with chronic diseases – had been rising for some time. This, coupled with a rapid and widespread penetration of digital tools and solutions into everyday life, was forcing the hand of healthcare leaders to accelerate the development of digital healthcare, to facilitate the improvement of patient care throu

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Prostate Cancer: Most Common Causes In The 21st Century

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. If you’re a man in your mid-40s or older and have not undergone a prostate exam, you should consider doing so as soon as possible. To understand why such testing is critical for men in […]. The article Prostate Cancer: Most Common Causes In The 21st Century appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Telemedico closes €5.5M Series A funding for telehealth platform

Mobi Health News

The B2B platform, billed as the “plug and play” option for insurance companies, will use the funding to expand operations in new markets and add languages.

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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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Dr. Burnout – The 2021 Medscape Physician Burnout & Suicide Report

Health Populi

Physicians in the U.S. are experiencing “death by 1,000 cuts,” according to the 2021 Medscape Physician Burnout & Suicide Report. Medscape polled 12,339 physicians representing over 29 specialties between late August and early November 2020 to gauge their feelings about work and life in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Medscape researched its first Physician Lifestyle Report in 2012.

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How COVID-19 drove Lyft to launch essential care delivery program

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Primary topic: Population Health Disable Auto Tagging: Short Headline: How COVID-19 drove Lyft to launch essential care delivery program Featured Decision Content: Region Tag: Global Edition Right Now:

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3 Applications of Light Therapy In Healthcare

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Innovation is at the heart of the healthcare sector as technology brings new tools and approaches to the table. For this reason, practitioners and healthcare providers are always looking into methods that revolutionize the way […]. The article 3 Applications of Light Therapy In Healthcare appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Google Cloud launches vaccine distribution tool for local governments

Mobi Health News

The Intelligent Vaccine Impact solution promises to increase the “availability and equitable access” of vaccines while assisting governments in the distribution process.

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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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UVA Health Deploys AI Tool To Predict COVID-19 Complications

Healthcare IT Today

The University of Virginia Health System has rolled out an AI-based predictive analytics tool that monitors COVID-19 patients continuously and predicts whether they are likely to take a turn for the worse. The system, CoMET, draws moment-to-moment data from a patient’s EHR, including EKG, lab results, and vital signs, to create a graphic summarizing their […].

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The 'pivotal moment' for value-based care has arrived

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Primary topic: Telehealth Disable Auto Tagging: Short Headline: The 'pivotal moment' for value-based care has arrived Featured Decision Content: Region Tag: Global Edition Right Now:

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Is Health Insurance Worth It?

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. This is a common question for those weighing the options of whether to get insured or not. Over the past few years, affordable health has sparked debate in America and across the world. This has […]. The article Is Health Insurance Worth It? appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Hybrid health provider Premise Health buys corporate wellness platform Sonic Boom

Mobi Health News

The provider will now have access to Sonic Boom's virtual engagement platform, which can track a user's activity and health habits.

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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.