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Predicting the Most Likely Takeaways From HIMSS19

Electronic Health Reporter

This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. This year looks to be one of adventure and excitement for healthcare technology, per usual, and according to a new report from HIMSS, 2019 Healthcare Trends Forecast: The Beginning of a Consumer-Driven Reformation, we’re about to get serious about the tangible results of digital health innovation.

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The Expectation Gap Between What Patients Want Vs What They Get

Health Populi

Talk to me, patients are demanding in unison. Most health consumers expect providers to communicate about routine health care and prevention; this is especially true among those patients trying to manage chronic conditions we learn from 10 Ways to Fulfill Patients’ Communication Wish List , a report based on a consumer survey from West, the communications and network infrastructure company.

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Google unveils two new apps support communication for deaf and hard of hearing people

Mobi Health News

One app will help transcribe speech to text and the other will help amplify certain sounds and minimize others.

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Why telemedicine and remote patient monitoring demand will skyrocket in 2019

Redox

If you were to ask someone on the street what they consider the most impactful digital health innovation over the last five years, there’s a good chance their response would be, “telemedicine”. Not only is it easily understood–the value in using digital tools to communicate with a care professional remotely instead of battling traffic for the privilege of waiting an hour only to be told to rest and increase fluid intake isn’t lost on many–versions of telemedicine are actually available and used

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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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Health IT Startup: Health Wizz

Electronic Health Reporter

This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Health Wizz is an electronic file cabinet for your health records on your smartphone. We help provide the tools to help people aggregate their medical records, organize them, and format them so that they can be shared easily, seamlessly and securely on a blockchain, such as Ethereum.

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Meditation, sleep app maker Calm secures $88M, announces unicorn valuation

Mobi Health News

The new backing is led by TPG Growth, and brings Calm’s total funding to $116 million.

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FDA's new draft guidance could hinder applications for digital combination products

Mobi Health News

Released yesterday, the document outlines FDA's preference toward single applications for combination products.

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Saliva-based glucometer, leaked Fitbits for kids and more digital health news briefs

Mobi Health News

Also: Grants for virtual reality in surgery, a medical search engine and telemedicine in the news.

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Don’t Let Shadow IT Jeopardize HIPAA Compliance

Electronic Health Reporter

This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. By Brad Spannbauer, senior director of product management, j2 Cloud Services. When it comes to cybersecurity, healthcare organizations are up against a constantly shifting threat landscape. New technologies and techniques, employed by increasingly advanced criminals, require organizations to be proactive in their defense efforts, or they risk being outsmarted by those who seek to expose […].

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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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Patients Want To Wait Less for Doctors, Better Communication Makes That Possible

Electronic Health Reporter

This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. By Allison Hart, vice president of marketing, West. Americans expect customer service to be fast. Whether they’re at the bank, the airport, their doctor’s office or elsewhere, they don’t like to be kept waiting. When waits are long, consumers are disappointed – or worse. But like it or not, consumers know waiting is probable in […].

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Lyft expands non-emergency medical transport deals with MA plans, updates platform

Mobi Health News

Along with new deals with BCBS, Humana and Logisticare, the rideshare service is also adding automated calls and other senior-friendly features to its web-based Concierge platform.

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Smartphone urine analysis company Healthy.io lands $18M in Series B funding

Mobi Health News

The company plans to use the money to scale its operations in the US and continue to roll out services in the UK.

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Verily patent application offers new details on company's predictive EHR aggregation system

Mobi Health News

The AI system would aggregate and compile EHR data from multiple centers while using deep learning analytics to warn providers of upcoming clinical events.

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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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DrChrono gets Meaningful Use Stage 3 certification for its mobile-first EHR

Mobi Health News

DrChrono has announced that its EHR, which runs on the iPad, iPhone, and Apple Watch, has attained ONC certification for Meaningful Use Stage 3. The company believes it is the first to obtain that certification for a mobile-based product.

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Omron's HeartGuide gets first rollout as part of PhysIQ's remote monitoring platform

Mobi Health News

The integration will be used to enable remote monitoring of at-risk patients that have recently been discharged after heart failure or a heart attack.

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Thailand Board of Investment to help promote medical robotics

Mobi Health News

Under its Thailand 4.0 vision, Thailand plans to leverage on its reputation and excellence in medical services and medical devices and strengthen its position as the regional medical hub.

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What Is Your HIPAA Data Backup Plan?

Electronic Health Reporter

This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. By Marty Puranik, co-founder and CEO, Atlantic.Net. The data backup plan was established as a mandatory stage of HIPAA compliance to create, implement and maintain a set of rules and procedures for healthcare organizations to follow when managing the backup and restore requirements of electronic protected health information (ePHI).

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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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Digitally tracking daily postoperative steps could help gauge patient length of stay

Mobi Health News

The Cedars-Sinai study used Fitbit Charge trackers to monitor 100 patients following a major inpatient surgical procedure.

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Google patent application offers new details on company's predictive EHR aggregation system

Mobi Health News

The AI system would aggregate and compile EHR data from multiple centers while using deep learning analytics to warn providers of upcoming clinical events.

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9 Ways Your Patients Benefit from a Doctors Answering Service

Electronic Health Reporter

This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. By Mike Haynes, medical advisor and freelance writer. Doctors answering service may seem like an outdated service, yet they are just as important today as they were years back when they had just begun. The feel of a personal caregiver anytime, cannot be easily replaced by chat-bots or virtual robotic voices.

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In conversation with futurist, author and researcher Koen Kas: “The future of healthcare is about changing behaviour”

Mobi Health News

Kas will be speaking at HIMSS Liège and the HIMSS & Health 2.0 European conference later this year.

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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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To bring healthcare to Silicon Valley, you have to bring Silicon Valley to healthcare

Mobi Health News

Stanford VP of software Aditya Bhasin will discuss his hospital's journey at HIMSS 19.

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PerfectServe acquires AI scheduling technology for physicians, mobile patient engagement tool

Mobi Health News

This morning the clinical communication and collaboration company announced that it would be acquiring Lightning Bolt Solutions and CareWire.

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Big Health follows up Sleepio with Daylight, an app for anxiety

Mobi Health News

Like its predecessor, the app combines artistic presentation with proven cognitive behavioral therapy strategies.

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How many companies stand to benefit from the FDA Pre-Cert program? Fewer than you might think

Mobi Health News

While key details are still missing, the picture that's emerging is surprisingly restrictive

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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.