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Circle Medical says $14M from WELL Health will enable low-cost telehealth app usage

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Circle Medical on Wednesday announced that it had received a majority control investment of $14.3 million from the Canadian firm WELL Health Technologies. The cash, says the company, will allow Circle and WELL to offer 200 million people in the United States support for the use of Circle's telehealth app either for no cost or a small co-pay. The telehealth platform is currently available for use in 35 states.

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The World Has Recognized That Telehealth Is the Future of Healthcare: The Big, Unanswered Question Is How We Pay For It

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Tom Conroy, CEO and co-founder, MedSign. The telehealth market is expected to reach $10 billion this year, which represents a 80% jump in growth. Much of this has been driven by the coronavirus and, […]. The article The World Has Recognized That Telehealth Is the Future of Healthcare: The Big, Unanswered Question Is How We Pay For It appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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The post COVID Italian telehealth experience

Mobi Health News

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated telehealth development in countries around the world, including Italy. In this on-demand session at the HIMSS & Health 2.0 European Digital Conference, Italian healthcare experts reflect on the progress made in digital health.

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Judy Faulkner and Epic’s View on Patient Engagement and MyChart

Healthcare IT Today

I recently watched a Cleveland Clinic interview with Epic Founder, Judy Faulkner. The interview overall was quite boring since the interviewer didn’t ask Judy any hard questions and he chose not to dive into the details which wasn’t probably the goal of Cleveland Clinic, an Epic customer. However, there were a few interesting tidbits that […].

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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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Heart attacks and strokes halved using pharmacist-led home blood pressure telemonitoring

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A study published this week in the American Heart Association journal Hypertension found that 12 months of pharmacist-managed home blood pressure telemonitoring and pharmacist management lowered hypertension for two years. Researchers also observed that study participants enrolled in telemonitoring were about half as likely to have a heart attack or stroke as those receiving usual primary care.

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Major healthcare providers in Israel adopt new respiratory guard system amid second COVID-19 wave

Mobi Health News

The AnapnoGuard solution has been introduced by several Israeli hospitals in order to reduce complications caused by ventilators.

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Virtual Waiting Rooms and Telehealth Workflow – Telehealth Features Series

Healthcare IT Today

In this Telehealth Feature Series, we’re going to cover the long list of potential telehealth features available today. As you’re considering your own approach to telehealth, we will provide you a look at all the possible features telehealth companies are offering on the market. Plus, we’ll offer our insight into the nuances of each feature […].

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Telehealth helps one provider org overcome rural and pandemic challenges

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Clark County Rehabilitation and Living Center (CCRLC) in Owen, Wisconsin, is a rural healthcare provider that offers its patients a small-town, patient-centered care focus. THE PROBLEM. Like many rural healthcare organizations, CCRLC has faced the challenge of recruiting mental health providers, due in part to the shortage of professionals in the specialty.

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Health Happens at Home: Lessons from the Parks Connected Health Summit

Health Populi

Home is where the health is, we know in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. To be sure, many of us who have been preaching that our ZIP codes are more impactful to our health than our genetic codes have known the evidence backing the social and behavioral determinants of health for a long time. This week, Parks Associates convened the Connected Health Summit , focused on the theme of consumer engagement and innovation.

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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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The pediatrics field lags in digital innovations, but a new accelerator is looking to change that paradigm

Mobi Health News

The pediatrics care delivery space has long been operating with a gap in innovative health solutions. This week, the KidsX Accelerator program launched with the goal of deploying more digital health technologies in pediatric hospitals across the country to address that gap.

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3 Fundamental Problems with Healthcare Interoperability and Can Digital Twin Technology Help?

Healthcare IT Today

I recently came across an article by Verto which identified 3 fundamental problems with interoperability and care coordination in healthcare as follows: Data Integration and Aggregation Sub-Set of the Data Relevant to a Particular Care Step Data Governance and Patient Transitions The article was spot on in identifying these problems. First, healthcare is never going […].

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How a hardware overhaul made much more telemedicine possible at a small health center

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Before the pandemic struck earlier this year, Central Kansas Mental Health Center in Salina, Kansas, had a small telehealth setup that started out of necessity over a lack of doctors available in its rural area. THE PROBLEM. A few years ago, the mental health center contracted with physicians who lived in different locations to help with its doctor shortage.

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How Connectivity Can Improve Patient Safety During COVID-19

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Heather Annolino, senior director healthcare practice, Ventiv. In recent weeks the U.S. has experienced a significant increase in new COVID-19 cases. For healthcare facilities in these regions, this is a constant reminder that things are […].

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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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Digital health adoption saw a dip before COVID-19, but the pandemic brought it into limelight

Mobi Health News

A new consumer report from Accenture found that rates of smartphone-app and wearable use have slightly declined over the last two years.

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Viztek (A Former Konica Minolta Subsidiary) Joins The EHR Certification Scandal Club

Healthcare IT Today

Konica Minolta, a company better known for copiers than health IT, has somehow managed to insert its foot deep enough into the EHR certification waters to get bitten. Specifically, news has come out from the U.S. Department of Justice that Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas Inc. (KMHA) will be paying a hefty fine to settle allegations […].

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Study: NYC Black, Latino patients less likely than white patients to use telehealth during pandemic

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

As the novel coronavirus spread across the United States this spring, the demand for telehealth skyrocketed in turn – as did concerns about patient access to virtual care. A new study from the Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association published this week showed that in New York City during the first few months of the pandemic, Black and Latino patients had lower odds of using telehealth versus other modalities.

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Virtual Care Is Not a Flash In The Pan: Adapt Your Strategy Accordingly

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Erin Jospe, MD, chief medical officer, Kyruus. The digital age has changed our interactions and expectations in ways both big and small—from how we shop and travel, to how we communicate and connect with […]. The article Virtual Care Is Not a Flash In The Pan: Adapt Your Strategy Accordingly appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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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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'Femtech and women’s health issues have become more mainstream. We must do more though'

Mobi Health News

Takeaways from Alison Byrne, FGM specialised midwife at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS trust & University Hospitals Birmingham NHS trust and Lina Chan, founder and CEO of Parla who will be speaking at HIMSS Europe Digital.

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Remote Patient Monitoring: Does Less Equal More?

Healthcare IT Today

In recent times, I’ve spent some time researching the field of remote patient monitoring technologies. While many are just beginning to be deployed, I’d argue that these solutions make far too much sense to stay under the covers for much longer. Not only that, given that the COVID-19 restrictions are still in place and may […].

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Study: In-home healthcare expansion requires overcoming market and technical barriers

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

In a new working paper published Thursday from the Mercatus Center, a free-market-oriented think tank based out of George Mason University, professor Philip E. Auerswald argues that removing labor market barriers and technical barriers to entry are vital for realizing the benefits of in-home healthcare, including telehealth. Home healthcare, as Auerswald describes it, comprises medical house calls, health agency care, technologies such as remote patient-monitoring devices and telehealth.

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3 Things That Can Help Make Relocating Aging Relatives Easier

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. If you have an aging relative, such as a parent or a grandparent, who lives farther away from you than you would like, you might wish to consider relocating them. There are many reasons why […]. The article 3 Things That Can Help Make Relocating Aging Relatives Easier appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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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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Abbott's FreeStyle Libre 2 CGM picks up Medicare coverage

Mobi Health News

The updated version of the company's system includes automatic alerts when the wearer's glucose is too high or too low.

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Cybersecurity’s Impact on Patient Safety and Trust

Healthcare IT Today

In discussion of cybersecurity breaches, most people talk about the impact to the organization’s reputation and the financial implications of a breach. While those are both extremely important, what doesn’t get talked about as much is the impact cybersecurity can have on both patient safety and trust. Plus, cybersecurity attacks are becoming more and more […].

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1,100 people sign up for Catapult’s telehealth checkup on launch day, company reports

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Catapult Health, a Texas-based provider of preventive care, announced a new program for employers this week that offers home-based checkups via telehealth to employees and family members. VirtualCheckup, says the vendor, combines telehealth, clinical diagnostics, and COVID-19 and depression screenings "to address the health concerns of today." "Preventive care is key, especially as many in our team have recently experienced transitions in their lives, and more people are remote an

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How Is Technology Giving The Health Insurance Sector A Boost?

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Technology and the Internet of Things (IoT) are having a big impact on health care and health insurance, with research by Bain predicting that the revenue obtained from IoT and analytics alone will reach 22 billion […]. The article How Is Technology Giving The Health Insurance Sector A Boost?

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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.