Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 31, 2020

Rollout of 5G technology across the U.S. has begun in earnest. The cellular standard is already working in many major cities, and if isn't yet up and running in your hospital's hometown, it probably will be soon. 5G, especially when working as part of edge computing strategy, has some key advantages – low latency, reliability – that make it well-suited to enable big advances in efficacy and efficiency for a variety of healthcare use cases: in-building data management, easier

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Health Populi

JANUARY 28, 2020

One in two people over 50 bought a piece of digital technology in the past year. Three in four people over fifty in America now have a smartphone. One-half of 50+ Americans use a tablet, and 17% own wearable tech. The same percentage of people over 50 own a voice assistant, a market penetration rate which more than doubled between 2017 and 2019, AARP noted in the 2020 Tech and the 50+ Survey published in December 2019.

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Mobi Health News

JANUARY 25, 2020

Singapore-based Veredus Laboratories, a provider of innovative molecular diagnostic solutions, recently announced the development of VereCoV detection kit, a portable Lab-on-Chip application capable of detecting the Middle-East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV), Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (SARS-CoV) and 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) i.e.

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Electronic Health Reporter

JANUARY 30, 2020

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. There has been a more in-depth exploration of technology in the healthcare industry. Every pioneering discovery is attributed to advancements in technology. What was not possible decades ago is now being implemented through various techniques, […].

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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.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 28, 2020

Editor’s Note: We’re excited to welcome Geri Lynn Baumblatt as a regular contributor to Healthcare IT Today. Geri has a unique perspective and a variety of experiences in healthcare that will make for some great content. We’re excited to have her and her passion for healthcare as part of the Healthcare IT Today team. Health […].

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Mobi Health News

JANUARY 30, 2020

VivaLNK, a Santa Clara-based connected health startup, recently announced that Shanghai Public Health Clinical Center (SPHCC) is using the startup’s continuous temperature sensor to combat the spread of Coronavirus in China. Modeled after the previous SARS outbreak in 2003, SPHCC contains special wards designed to limit cross infection and to provide more efficient treatments.

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Electronic Health Reporter

JANUARY 30, 2020

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. When a person is injured in an accident, because of the negligent actions of another it may take the injured party weeks or months to recover. After going to the emergency room for initial treatment, […]. The article How Technology Plays an Important Role in the Release of Information appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 30, 2020

Consumerism and the use of patient-generated data are no fads, but rather a lasting change to the healthcare landscape, according to a new survey conducted by Healthcare IT Today of our readers. According to the survey, perhaps the most-transformative trend emerging from healthcare consumerism was the use of consumer-facing health apps, which nearly half of […].

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Health Populi

JANUARY 29, 2020

The rate of suicide in the U.S. rose from 12.9 per 100,000 population to 18.0 between 2000 and 2017, a 40% increase. Those workers most at-risk for suiciding were men working in construction and mining, maintenance, arts/design/entertainment/sports/media, farming and fishing, and transportation. For women, working in construction and mining, protective service, transportation, healthcare (support and practice), the arts and entertainment, and personal care put them at higher risk of suicide.

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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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Mobi Health News

JANUARY 28, 2020

Former health innovation executive Naomi Fried highlights trends to watch among pharmas interested in digital health technologies.

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Electronic Health Reporter

JANUARY 29, 2020

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Valerie Barckhoff, principal and healthcare advisory practice lead, Windham Brannon. Hospitals and health systems throughout the country are constantly looking for ways to streamline finances and fine tune operating margins. Many are now looking outside […].

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 29, 2020

Practice Fusion, a San Francisco-based EHR vendor with a controversy-rich history, has agreed to pay $145 million to settle allegations that it engaged in a kickback scheme designed to increase opioid prescriptions and issues with their meaningful use EHR certification. Practice Fusion is now owned by Allscripts, which acquired it in 2018. This had been […].

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 31, 2020

Primary topic: Patient Engagement Disable Auto Tagging: Short Headline: Customizing patient care Featured Decision Content: Region Tag: Asia Pacific HOT @HIMSS:

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Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

Mobi Health News

JANUARY 29, 2020

Yaya Mbaoua, CEO of The Mbaoua Group, will be speaking at HIMSS20 on how telemedicine could transform Africa’s healthcare.

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Electronic Health Reporter

JANUARY 28, 2020

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Glenn Day, chief sales officer and practice leader of healthcare, HUB International. True Story: An employee at one New England medical practice stayed after hours to search patient records for gossip on her neighbor. […]. The article 7 Mistakes To Avoid When Selecting Healthcare Cybersecurity Insurance appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 30, 2020

The following is a guest article by Greg Sanders, MD, FACC and Founder of HybridChart. Most companies strive for efficiency with a mission of continuous process improvement. This is a good way to lower overhead costs and reduce errors or waste. The ultimate goal is a higher level of satisfaction among customers and employees. Most industries […].

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Health Populi

JANUARY 30, 2020

In America, earning lower or middle incomes is a risk factor for having trouble accessing health care and/or paying for it. But most Americans, rich or not, believe that it’s unfair for wealthier people to get better health care, according to a January 2020 poll from NPR, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Harvard Chan School of Public Health, Life Experiences and Income Equality in the United States.

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Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven

Mobi Health News

JANUARY 27, 2020

Jesper Enander, chief psychologist at KRY, offers an insight into the Swedish company’s digital psychology service.

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Electronic Health Reporter

JANUARY 30, 2020

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. A physical fingerprint has been a standard identifying feature for decades. Our prints are completely unique to us, and they can reveal where we have been and what we have done, as well as to […]. The article Your Fingerprint In The 21st Century: Device Fingerprinting appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 28, 2020

We’re excited to share the topic and questions for this week’s #HITsm chat happening Friday, 1/31 at Noon ET (9 AM PT). This week’s chat will be hosted by Candace (@RareCandace) on the topic of “Social Media, Patients, and Privacy” Now more than ever, patients are connecting online to share their stories, compare treatments, and connect with […].

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 29, 2020

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Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is transforming healthcare by enabling providers to track patient health outside traditional clinical settings. This blog explores the role of technology in RPM, including wearable devices, mobile apps, and connected medical tools that collect and share real-time data. Discover how RPM expands care access, improves outcomes, enhances patient engagement, and reduces costs by shifting from reactive to proactive care.

Mobi Health News

JANUARY 29, 2020

Yesterday at the Patient Safety in a Digital World symposium at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, panelists discussed the opportunity of digital to boost patient safety, as well as its potential pitfalls.

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Electronic Health Reporter

JANUARY 29, 2020

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Sanjeev Agrawal, president, LeanTaaS. There is tremendous pressure on health systems to serve more patients, particularly as the need for services rises and insurance disbursements decrease. Adding new facilities to accommodate demand is often […].

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 31, 2020

While there are no signs a fully-fledged trend is emerging, at least a few healthcare organizations have established centers they compare to Apple’s Genius Bar stores. The hospital outlets are designed to help patients learn how to use data-driven personal healthcare devices. According to a piece appearing in Modern Healthcare, two technology and wearables centers […].

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HealthStream

JANUARY 31, 2020

In addition to laws that apply generally to organizations, healthcare has its own specific prohibitions for sexual harassment and abuse. Healthcare organizations need to be sure their policies and practices allow effective responses and investigations to any allegations of harassment or abuse.

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