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A cohort study of more than 36 million people in the United States found a dramatic increase in telehealth use during the first four months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Using data from Blue Health Intelligence data repository – an independent data and analytics company that is a licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association – researchers from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health compared claims data from March through June 2019 with March through June 2020.
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Sandeep Pulim, MD, chief medical officer, Bluesteam Health. Telehealth, telemedicine, and virtual care are often used interchangeably to describe remote healthcare visits. But virtual care means something much more than just telehealth or telemedicine. […].
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Inventors at the University of Cincinnati announced this past week that they had developed a semi-autonomous drone prototype to dispatch medicine or supplies to people's homes. The drone, which is still in development, has cameras and a display screen to allow patients to communicate with healthcare professionals from within their own homes. "When the COVID-19 pandemic began, we saw a need for telehealth care delivery drones to provide healthcare in the home and in locations where acces
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Adrian Johansen, freelance writer; @AdrianJohanse18. COVID-19 has brought a great deal of change to how we live our lives. The need to maintain safe-distance protocols has seen many industries shift to remote operations wherever possible. In […].
After we shared the Information Blocking Exceptions in the 21st Century Cures Act, we realized that you all seem to really enjoy this type of practical information on the coming information blocking regulation. Today, ONC came out with a number of Information Blocking FAQ’s to help healthcare organizations understand the information blocking rules and answer […].
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After we shared the Information Blocking Exceptions in the 21st Century Cures Act, we realized that you all seem to really enjoy this type of practical information on the coming information blocking regulation. Today, ONC came out with a number of Information Blocking FAQ’s to help healthcare organizations understand the information blocking rules and answer […].
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This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Keeping your staff needs more than just a high designation. Only a successful nurse leader can motivate the team members to put their best effort into every task assigned to them. Achieving common goals and […]. The article How To Become A Successful Nurse Leader?
I always take every chance I can get to talk to Former CIOs of healthcare organization. First, their experience in the field offers tremendous insights. Second, as a former CIO they can often “let their hair down” and really share the realities of being CIO at a healthcare organization. With that as background, I was […].
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This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Response from Nathan Holman, vice president of information technology, RxBenefits. How can we use data analytics to drive better decision making and lower costs in pharmacy benefits?Rising prescription drug costs are a significant concern for […].
The following is a guest article by Damian Chung, Business Information Security Officer, Netskope. Targeted cyberattacks against the healthcare industry continue to rise. A 2021 report from HIPAA Journal showed that U.S. healthcare institutions had 616 data breaches of 500+ records in 2020—with a total of 28,756,445 total healthcare records being exposed.
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.
Hospitals across the country have been slammed with challenges over the course of the past 12 months as the COVID-19 pandemic has ravaged the U.S., creating all kinds of chaos for CIOs and other health IT leaders to contend with. While juggling all of these challenges during this most unusual period, executives have learned many valuable lessons. That's the theme of this ongoing feature story series, where Healthcare IT News talks with IT leaders to focus on new lessons learned and how the e
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Growing up, when we grazed our knees, got stung by a bee, or ran a temperature, our mother pulled remedies from the trusty medicine drawer. Whether you have a cabinet, drawer, or tote, you should […]. The article What Should You Always Have In Your Medicine Cabinet?
Today’s Fun Friday comes to us via Eric Topol. If you’re not following him on Twitter and care about the science behind COVID, then you really should follow him. He used to have a lot more diversity in his tweets (and more humorous ones), but it’s understandable why he’s so focused on everything that’s happening […].
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This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. The outbreak of the coronavirus has led enterprises to shift towards work from home. Nowadays, more and more people are working from home. The ease of working and other benefits have led to a sudden […]. The article Protect Your Devices At Home With These 5 Privacy-Focused Tools appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
Recently, a friend had outpatient surgery. Once home, he was surprised that he burst into tears. Luckily, this was transient; but that’s not always the case. Over the years, I’ve worked with patients and family caregivers to co-design resources for surgery, and one story repeated: even when people were looking forward to something like a joint […].
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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This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Gerry Miller, CEO, Cloudticity. Anyone dealing with healthcare IT in the US will come across HIPAA and HITECH and HITRUST — and it’s easy to get them confused. They’re interrelated and they all concern […]. The article HIPAA, HITECH and HITRUST In Healthcare IT appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
Amazon has announced the national rollout of its mixed model (on and offline) care delivery program, a clear attempt to outflank competitors offering strictly virtual services. Without a doubt, this is big news, but the ultimate success of this model isn’t as obvious as you might think. The announcement brings up some big questions. Will […].
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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This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Derek Strauss, Co-founder and COO, Tellescope. In 2021 patients expect a digital health experience that is on par with their favorite consumer brand. While COVID has forced many healthcare services to rapidly adopt digital […]. The article Piecing Together The Fragmented Patient Experience appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
We’re excited to share the topic and questions for this week’s #HITsm chat happening Friday, 3/26 at Noon ET (9 AM PT). This week’s chat will be hosted by John Lynn (@techguy) from @hcittoday and @carecognitics on the topic “Digital Patient Check-In” As we look at the impact of COVID on healthcare, a number of […].
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