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4 Ways IoT Is Revolutionizing the Healthcare Industry

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Tim Mitchell, healthcare vertical sales manager, Advantech. From a technology standpoint, we are amid a transformative era within the healthcare industry. In a hospital setting, where efficiency and accuracy are often life-or-death matters, the increased availability of IoT devices is revolutionizing the healthcare space.

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ORCHA provides health app awareness, access, trust

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

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Itamar gets FDA-clearance for disposable wearable that tests for sleep apnea

Mobi Health News

Caesarea, Israel-based Itamar Medical received FDA 510(k) clearance last week for a new disposable home sleep apnea test (HSAT) called WatchPAT One. The device is smartphone-connected; patients pair the wearable to their phone before sleeping with the device, which straps around the wrist but also includes a sensor that goes over the tip of the finger and another that affixes to the chest, both physically connected to the wrist strap by wires.

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Healthcare Just Got SMAC’ed – Accenture’s Post-Digital Era for Health

Health Populi

Social, mobile, analytics and the cloud now underpin the health care industry. We’ve been SMAC’ed, and Accenture’s Digital Health Tech Vision 2019 believes we’re in a post-digital era ripe with opportunity. Five trends comprise the Vision: DARQ Power, the acronym for D istributed ledger technology, A rtificial intelligence (AI), extended R eality, and Q uantum computing.

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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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Cyber Attacks In Medical Facilities

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Cyber terrorists have made the way into hospitals, and they are targeting ultrasound machines specifically. It appears there is a black market for this content, and people are paying good money for it. A big reason for this is health machines are running ancient software.

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AI key to smart stethoscope's ability to remotely monitor kids' health

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

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Meals on Wheels Uses Mobile App To Keep Care Coordinators In The Loop

Healthcare IT Today

I love writing stories about successful care coordination programs, so it was great to see the following item turn up in my inbox. It’s a tale of how Meals on Wheels America, the folks who bring hot meals and social support to homebound elders, is using a mobile app to keep care coordinators informed about their […].

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Has Technology Finally Caught Up With The Industry’s Duplicate Records Problem?

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Randy Jones, business development, ARGO. The healthcare industry has a dupe problem. Today, on average, providers are seeing almost one in five of their patients’ records contain duplicates (meaning that two or more records are in existence with a variation of a patient’s name), according to a report by Black Book.

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NVNA and Hospice expands telehealth pilot, cuts readmission rates

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A pilot program from Massachusetts-based home health and hospice provider NVNA and Hospice offering telehealth and remote patient monitoring has led to a 40 percent drop in hospital readmissions among their palliative care patients. WHAT HAPPENED. The health system began the program in November 2018 in partnership with remote monitoring platform developer Health Recovery Solutions and has now expanded its telehealth services to more than 120 patients a month.

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How Finnish health tech startups are getting off the ground

Mobi Health News

The ingredients of Finland's growing startup ecosystem include public-private partnerships, data research availability and a little bit of sisu.

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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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US Government Ban on National Patient Identifier Voted to Be Lifted by House

Healthcare IT Today

The big news coming out of Washington yesterday was the house’s vote to strike down the long time ban on federal funding for a national patient identifier. Here is a tweet that highlighted the vote. By voice vote, House amends appropriations bill to strike down longtime ban on federal funding for national patient identifier. Not […].

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Will Connected Medical Platforms Cure Healthcare?

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By David Niewolny, director of healthcare, Real-Time Innovations, Inc. (RTI). We live in a world where medical errors are the third leading cause of death behind cancer and cardiac disease, leading to more than 200,000 preventable deaths every year. We have an aging population growing at an unprecedented rate: 8.5 percent of people worldwide (617 […].

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The Grocery Store As Health Destination: Publix Produce for Kids and the Social Determinants of Health

Health Populi

Food insecurity ranks high on Americans’ greatest social health risks. In local communities, grocery stores are playing key roles in bolstering neighborhood wellness. Publix and other food chains, collaborating with the Produce for Kids program, are walking the talk on nutrition for local health citizens. Produce for Kids is associated with Feeding America, which works with local food banks and non-profits to help channel healthy food to children and families.

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'Telegenomics' startup Genome Medical raises $23M Series B

Mobi Health News

The company's platform helps patients navigate care following testing, while also offering virtual expert consultations to doctors.

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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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Medicare ACOs Improving Care Coordination With Health IT, But Still Have Work To Do

Healthcare IT Today

A recent study by the HHS Office of Inspector General suggests that Medicare ACOs coordinate care more effectively when they have the right health IT tools in place, particularly when ACO members share one EHR platform and have access to a robust HIE. Folks, I know that reading OIG reports can be about as exciting […].

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What Does It Take To Earn Top Medicare Advantage Ratings?

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Abhinav Shashank, co-founder and CEO, Innovaccer. While healthcare leaders uniformly agree that transitioning to value is the way healthcare is going to be in the coming days, it is unclear to most how they can make the transition without negatively impacting their cost outcomes.

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Thryve harnessing data from digital devices to improve healthcare

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

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Mount Sinai to launch dedicated AI research center in 2021

Mobi Health News

The Hamilton and Amabel James Center for Artificial Intelligence and Human Health will focus on genomics, modeling and prediction of novel therapies and enhanced imaging.

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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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Group Proposes Ethical Code For Donating Medical Records To Science After Death

Healthcare IT Today

What rules should be in place to guide the donation of patient medical data after that person passes away? One group of ethicists and lawyers may have at least a partial answer to this question. The group, which met late last year at the Oxford Internet Institute, has created a proposed ethical code to tackle […].

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Orchestrating Healthcare At Scale To Enable Population Health Management

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Dr. Chris Hobson, chief medical officer, Orion Health. Health information exchanges (HIE) help care teams provide more informed patient care by supplying a complete longitudinal healthcare history of the patient to healthcare professionals, as well as enabling high quality reporting and analytics on the data.

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HIPAA Lawsuits: What You Need to Know About the Vermont Supreme Court Ruling

Total HIPAA

This week, the Vermont Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling , regarding HIPAA lawsuits , that could potentially change the way individuals hold their healthcare providers accountable for breaches of PHI ( Protected Health Information ). Maybe you heard about this case but don’t understand the ruling or its significance. In this post, we break down everything you need to know about this recent development in HIPAA lawsuits.

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CVS Health kicks off digital health-friendly service for PBM clients with Big Health’s Sleepio

Mobi Health News

The announcement is yet another milestone on the road to adoption and reimbursement of digital therapies, Big Health CEO Peter Hames said.

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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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UK Hospitals Use Digital Health Tools To Triage Patients

Healthcare IT Today

The UK’s National Health Service is rolling out a digital health initiative at one of its leading hospitals to transform the way it triages and routes patients in its system, in an effort that leverages chatbots and telemedicine services. According to a piece in The Guardian, changes underway at the University Hospitals Birmingham trust are […].

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How To Avoid Healthcare Data Hacking

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Healthcare data hacking has started occurring pretty often nowadays and most people are not even aware that their data has been stolen. Healthcare organizations are not built in a way they can identify illegal records; hence, they are unable to eliminate them.

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CMS.gov - Untitled Article

CMS.gov

Health care: American’s favorite debate topic. While there is much to debate, we can all agree that the patient-provider relationship has been strained by unnecessary regulations and reporting requirements.

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Modern Fertility's mail-order test, app platform collects $15M

Mobi Health News

The Forerunner Ventures-led investment brings Modern Fertility's total backing to $22 million.

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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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Why Is Software Not Enough to Ensure Data Collection In the OR?

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest blog post by Shlomo Matityaho, CEO of LogiTag Systems. So, you’ve invested in technology, trained the medical staff, upgraded to an EHR system, updated the hospital SKUs – and still the compliance rate of usage reporting inside the operating room is low, the reports are inaccurate, the charges are missing, […].

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When Disliking the Work Environment Is Why Some Employees Leave Healthcare Jobs

HealthStream

Healthcare jobs occur in an environment that doesn’t work for everyone. Sometimes changes can be made to make the environment less onerous so that workers stay.

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Disruptive Physicians: Nobody Likes a Nuisance

The Health Law Firm

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Identifying and eliminating disruptive physicians has become a paramount concern of many hospitals and healthcare systems. Disruptive physicians hinder the safe and orderly operation of a healthcare facility and are considered a threat to the safety of patients.

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Experts share tips on turning datasets into useful machine learning algorithms

Mobi Health News

To take full advantage of AI, organizations need the right team, clear metrics and goals, and the right expectations about real-world accuracy.

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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.