Sat.Dec 29, 2018 - Fri.Jan 04, 2019

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Medical Device Development and Data Science Integration

Electronic Health Reporter

This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. By Dr. Sean Otto, business development, Cyient. The approval of electrocardiogram’s (EKG) through the FDA that enables atrial fibrillation detection right from a patient’s watch band is just one example of how the digitization of medical devices, a part of the Internet of Things movement, is leading product development and innovation in medicine.

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Medtronic, IBM Watson diabetes app gains hypoglycemia prediction feature

Mobi Health News

The Sugar.IQ digital diabetes assistant will use AI analytics to predict users' low blood sugar risk within the next one to four hours.

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Miami Man to Remain Jailed for Trial in Nation’s Largest Medicare Fraud Case

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 On December 3, 2018, a Florida judge ruled that a Miami businessman who has been jailed for more than two years on $1 billion health care fraud charges, must remain in custody through his trial next year. US District Judge Robert N. Scola Jr. found no violation of his due process rights and denied Philip Esformes' motion to dismiss several money laundering charges.

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Here’s Looking at Health at CES 2019

Health Populi

If I’m going to spend a week someplace, it usually has to be Italy. So next week in Las Vegas, I’ll deal with that bias by staying at the Venetian Hotel for the entire week to cover all-things-health at CES 2019 , the annual convening of electronics retailers and enthusiasts. Most of the 180,000+ folks come to Vegas from over 150 countries to kick the proverbial tires on TVs, autos, games, virtual reality, 3-D printing, drones, and other shiny new things.

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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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Choosing the Right Electronic Visit Verification Solution for Your Home Care Agency

Electronic Health Reporter

This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. On December 2016, the 21st Century CURES Act was signed into law, resulting in new regulations for the home health industry. The CURES Act mandates the use of electronic visit verification, or EVV, for all Medicaid-funded personal care services. On Jan, 1, 2019, these new federal requirements for EVV went into effect for personal care […].

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Is ePrescribing a Niche Worth Moving Into?

Electronic Health Reporter

This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. By Dmitry Garbar, partner, Belitsoft. Errors in prescription can happen for various reasons, like pharmacists’ incompetence, miscommunication between clinicians or doctor’s bad handwriting. Among medication errors, prescription inaccuracy is one of the major causes of concern for healthcare professionals.

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Top 3 Startup Business Ideas In the Healthcare Sector

Electronic Health Reporter

This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. If you are looking for good business ideas, the healthcare industry should be your first option. The industry is a fantastic place for individuals with healthcare-related business ideas as well as aspiring entrepreneurs to invest in. Exploring these ideas is excellent for many reasons.

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Health Level Seven International Publishes FHIR Release 4

Electronic Health Reporter

This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Health Level Seven International (HL7), the global authority for interoperability in healthcare information technology with affiliates in 35 countries, announced that it has published release 4 of the HL7 Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) standard. This new version is the culmination of 18 months of extensive work to finalize the base parts of the specification […].

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Protecting Patient Data From Insider Threats

Electronic Health Reporter

This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. By Tim Critchley, CEO, Semafone. In the more than 20 years since the landmark passage of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), healthcare organizations have come a long way in protecting the security and privacy of patient data. Organizations now use sophisticated tools in the form of electronic health records (EHRs), online patient […].

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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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Senator Lamar Alexander Welcomes Sens. Mitt Romney, Mike Braun and Jacky Rosen to HELP Committee

Electronic Health Reporter

This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Chairman Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) welcomes Senators Mitt Romney (R-Utah), Mike Braun (R-Ind.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, after Senate leaders announced committee assignments for the 116th Congress: “I welcome Senators Mitt Romney, Mike Braun and Jacky Rosen to the HELP committee and look forward to working with […].

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How To Use the Latest Discoveries for Self-Improvement

Electronic Health Reporter

This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Now that we are in 2019, its time to really take your health seriously. We aren’t talking about the usual “let’s lose a few pounds” as a New Year’s resolution; what we mean is taking advantage of the technology, information and health products available these days that can help your health today, tomorrow, and the […].

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New technologies fall short if they don't complement care teams, patients

Mobi Health News

At HIMSS19, University of Chicago Medicine's chief experience officer will describe an ongoing coaching program that aims to restore the connection between humans and the healthcare technologies serving them.

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Click Therapeutics teams up with Otsuka on digital therapeutic for major depressive disorder

Mobi Health News

Otsuka intends to invest more than $300 million in an FDA-cleared software app that will apply cognitive therapy principals either with or without prescription drugs.

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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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Blockchain: what's the hype, what's the promise?

Mobi Health News

Industry players see blockchain as a tool for administrative tasks but remain skeptical about cryptocurrency in healthcare.

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Teva's digital inhaler cleared by FDA

Mobi Health News

The prescription device detects each use and records it to a paired mobile app.

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Looking to curb infant mortality rates, Columbus, Ohio pilots on-demand ride app, program

Mobi Health News

The infant mortality rate in Franklin County, Ohio has reached 8.2 deaths per 1,000 live births, with black babies at three times the risk of white infants.

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Behavioral health innovation two years later: Why is adoption taking so long?

Mobi Health News

An in-depth look at the market forces shaping the development and adoption (or lack thereof) of behavioral health technology.

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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.

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How Ochsner's digital medicine programs put patients' convenience first

Mobi Health News

At HIMSS, Dr. Richard Milani will share learnings and data from his health system's chronic condition management initatives.

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Verily rakes in $1B for global development, potential acquisitions

Mobi Health News

Silver Lake led the round, which will be used for new partnerships, global business development, and potential acquisitions.

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Kaiser Permanente VP talks implementing virtual care in its unique payer, provider model

Mobi Health News

Dr. Courneya will speak at HIMSS19 in Orlando at “Teaming up for change: Virtual care lessons.

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How the US government shutdown could hamstring digital health

Mobi Health News

Ongoing FDA submissions and other HHS services are safe, but new regulatory filings will have to be put on hold.

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Real-Life Examples of HIPAA Violations and How to Avoid Them

Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer

Download our 30-minute webinar where we delve into real-life examples of HIPAA violations and preventative measures every organization should know! You will learn: The critical factors that lead to HIPAA violations and how to identify them. Three compelling real-life cases of organizations that faced severe HIPAA penalties. Proven strategies to safeguard YOUR organization against HIPAA violations.

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Google Assistant users can now access Lifesum to enter calories, health goals

Mobi Health News

Users can now record meals in the tracking app by speaking to Google Assistant.

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Former athenahealth CMO joins Cohealo as CEO, new FCC commissioners confirmed and more digital health hires

Mobi Health News

Also: More hires from Flare Capital Partners, Greenway Health and Analytics 4 Life.

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Tapping AI to get real value from healthcare data

Mobi Health News

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Disrupting diabetes treatment with a person-centered approach

Mobi Health News

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.