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5 Tools That Are Revolutionizing Senior Care

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. The market for senior care is growing rapidly. This comes as more members of the baby boomer generation enter retirement, partly due to the current health crisis. This will encourage retirement and assisted living communities […]. The article 5 Tools That Are Revolutionizing Senior Care appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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As 'telehealth cliff' looms, hundreds of healthcare orgs urge Congress to act

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Leading healthcare industry stakeholders on Monday implored top leaders in the House and Senate to help ensure, among other imperatives, that "Medicare beneficiaries [don't] abruptly lose access to nearly all recently expanded coverage of telehealth." WHY IT MATTERS. In a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, 430 organizations – including the American Telemed

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XRHealth launches VR gaming program to aid pain management

Mobi Health News

The new offering combines Reducept's VR game and XRHealth's technology.

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#HIMSS21 Preview – #HITsm Chat Topic

Healthcare IT Today

We’re excited to share the topic and questions for this week’s #HITsm chat happening Friday, 7/30 at Noon ET (9 AM PT). This week’s chat will be hosted by the HIMSS Changemakers and Michael Gaspar (@MichaelGaspar) from @HIMSS on the topic “HIMSS21 Preview.” The week of August 9th, the global digital health community will be […].

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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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How Information Technology Helps In Med Tech Research

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. The main areas of use of biotechnology today are medicine, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and other industries, where BioTech innovations can reduce the cost of production, speed up the development of vaccines, or model the changes of […]. The article How Information Technology Helps In Med Tech Research appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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New VR clearance means radiologists in Canada can diagnose from home

Mobi Health News

Luxsonic's virtual reality suite, the SieVRt, landed clearance from Health Canada in order to be used in diagnostic radiology.

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What Value Can a CIO Get Out of Their Health IT Procurement and Supply Chain Process?

Healthcare IT Today

Before COVID-19, I think that many of us took for granted the supply chain and the ability to procure just about anything we wanted pretty easily. Then, the pandemic hit and we realized that there’s a lot more risk in the supply chain than we realize. As we start to focus more on procurement and […].

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How COVID-19 Changed Medical Research 

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Vikram Savkar, vice president and general manager of the medical segment, Wolters Kluwer’s Health Learning, Research and Practice business The pandemic has shone a critical light on every aspect of the medical ecosystem, revealing […]. The article How COVID-19 Changed Medical Research appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Illinois permanently expands access to telehealth

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill this past week that expands access to virtual care throughout the state. The bill, HB 3308, requires insurance reimbursement parity for virtual mental health and substance use disorder services, as well as authorizing all other telehealth to be covered through 2027. "The legislation I'll sign today will solidify Illinois as a leader in telehealth access and expansion in the nation," said Pritzker in a statement.

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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.

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Contributed: How technology will combat medical error and reduce physician burnout

Mobi Health News

Doctors are dealing with information overload, but tech could help.

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Rising and Falling in Health IT – Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 67

Healthcare IT Today

For the 67th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re talking about what’s Rising and Falling in Health IT. I’m not sure there’s ever been a time in health IT where more things have been happening.

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Health Benefits of LED Lighting In Commercial and Residential Environments

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. People are constantly under the glare of artificial light these days, with lighting systems brightening the night and their eyes constantly on a screen. It’s impossible to avoid artificial light exposure, and unfortunately, sometimes it […]. The article Health Benefits of LED Lighting In Commercial and Residential Environments appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Providence St. Joseph Health builds a powerful telehealth program

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Providence St. Joseph Health Consortium, based in Renton, Washington, had a problem: maintaining access for its patients and needing to find creative ways to expand hospital and clinician capacity through virtual means versus traditional brick-and-mortar solutions. THE PROBLEM. Capacity is a long-standing problem for healthcare leaders as demands for services are much more dynamic than the static nature of physical infrastructure.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

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?

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LifeSignals lands FDA clearance for its remote monitoring wearable biosensor

Mobi Health News

The system is designated to be used by clinicians to monitor patients at home or in the healthcare setting.

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Messy Production Servers, Emails, and COVID Masks – Fun Friday

Healthcare IT Today

Hard to believe it’s Friday, but maybe that’s just me. This week has been crazy since all I want to do is watch the Olympics. Some of you may have seen that I’d like an NFL Red Zone like version of the Olympics which only shows me the best parts or that the summer olympics […].

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Emergency Medical Billing Areas To Maximize Revenue During The COVID-19 Pandemic

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. As an owner of a healthcare facility, you may know that the healthcare system in the US has been going through a rough patch for several years now. However, note that with all the existing […]. The article Emergency Medical Billing Areas To Maximize Revenue During The COVID-19 Pandemic appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Telstra Health tapped for virtual health monitoring of international travellers in Tasmania

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Telstra Health's virtual health solutions have been deployed in hotel quarantine sites in Tasmania to remotely monitor the conditions of international travellers under mandatory quarantine. During their 14-day stay, guests are asked to conduct daily checks of their temperature, pulse and oxygen saturation, as well as blood pressure, weight, and glucose levels if required.

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From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

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

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PathAI adds lab services thanks to acquisition of Poplar Healthcare Management

Mobi Health News

The companies will combine their complementary pathology tools to leverage services for tech-enabled diagnostics, drug discovery and patient care.

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No Downtime Procedure

Healthcare IT Today

Showed up for my #Covid19 test today at @cvspharmacy. When I got to the window they told me they couldn’t test me because their system was down. Why didn’t they notify me before I showed up? Why can’t they associate my test with my information-which they can see-& fill-in later? — Jan Oldenburg (@janoldenburg) July […].

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How Welcoming Is Your Digital Front Door?: Forward-thinking Specialty Practices Are Reimagining The Care Experience

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Terrence D. Sims, president of strategic growth and marketing, Raintree Systems. Among the many lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic was that most patients are more than willing – dare we say eager? – […]. The article How Welcoming Is Your Digital Front Door?

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Teladoc reports $133M net loss in second quarter, but visit numbers are up

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The virtual care giant Teladoc released its earnings report this week, showing a net loss of $133.8 million for the second quarter of 2021. Total net loss for the first half of 2021 was $333.5 million, compared to $55.3 million for the same time period last year. At the same time, the vendor said its $503 million second-quarter revenue earnings had more than doubled compared with 2020.

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The Role of Technology in Remote Patient Monitoring

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.

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Synchron kicks off clinical trial on device that helps patients with paralysis communicate

Mobi Health News

The company hopes this study will be a stepping stone towards regulatory approval of its product.

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Connie Health Secures An Additional $13 Million to Scale Its Tech-Enabled Medicare Navigation Platform

Healthcare IT Today

Former Iora Health executives create holistic Medicare concierge service to assist seniors in selecting and receiving the most out of healthcare coverage Boston MA, JULY 28, 2021 — Connie Health, a tech-enabled consumer Medicare navigation platform helping Americans make more informed health and financial choices, announces a $13 million Series A round and begins operations […].

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Six Time Management Tips For Healthcare Workers During COVID-19

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. COVID-19 brought its fair share of trials and tests with it. Not only has it taken lives, infected millions, and left thousands unemployed, but it has also changed the course of society as we know […]. The article Six Time Management Tips For Healthcare Workers During COVID-19 appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Keys to ensuring the future of healthcare is equitable

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.