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Infection Control and Prevention: 10 Tips For Preventing Exposure and Contamination In Hospitals

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Hospital-acquired infections are a challenge to clinicians as they increase the mortality and morbidity rate. Sources of infections in hospitals include pathogens from patients, inanimate environments, and medical personnel. In any healthcare delivery setting, infection […].

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The future of telehealth: informatics, scalability and interoperability

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The COVID-19 pandemic pushed telehealth into the spotlight with exponential adoption, helping to prove its value. The healthcare industry learned that, with the right solutions, care can extend outside hospital walls and be conducted anywhere. Further, CIOs and other health IT leaders reinvented systems and processes, and clinicians gained an improved understanding of the invaluable impact of integrated informatics on digital transformations and the quality and efficiency of care.

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Digital Health Tools Are Finding Business Models – IQVIA’s 2021 Read on the Health of Digital Health

Health Populi

In the Age of COVID, over 90,000 new health apps were released, as the supply of digital therapeutics and wearables grew in 2020. Evidence supporting the use of digital health tools if growing, tracked in Digital Health Trends 2021: Innovation, Evidence, Regulation, and Adoption from IQVIA Institute for Human Data Science. IQVIA has been closely following the growth, investment in, and clinical evidence for digital health since 2013, when I reviewed their first paper on “mHealth” her

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Bill Gates and George Soros back acquisition of UK diagnostic technology group Mologic

Mobi Health News

Supported from Bill and Melinda Gates, the acquisition is part of the launch of Global Access Health (GAH), a social enterprise that seeks to expand access to affordable medical technology.

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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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Wolters Kluwer Launches Patient Education Platform:EmmiEducate

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Wolters Kluwer, Health announces the release of EmmiEducate to improve alignment between patients and their care teams. With educational content tailored to a variety of learning and reading styles, and interoperability across disparate systems and access points, EmmiEducate gives […].

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AI Powered Behavior Change in Healthcare is Not Just for Patients

Healthcare IT Today

Most of the stories we read about changing behavior in healthcare are about patients. Not this one. In this article, we are focusing on how Artificial Intelligence (AI) coupled with a better approach to training can lead to measurable improvement for clinicians. Why is it so hard to change behavior? Megan Call, Associate Director of […].

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Gamification boosts physical activity, healthy behaviors in new study

Mobi Health News

Although the results from this study were modest, the researchers note that even slight increases in physical activity can have health benefits.

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How Technology Helps Provide Better Patient Outcomes

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. The medical profession has come a long way from the days when doctors made house calls carrying little black bags with everything they needed for their trade. Changes have occured to the medical profession that […]. The article How Technology Helps Provide Better Patient Outcomes appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Mass General Brigham on the finer points of EHR-telehealth integration

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

As more health systems begin to build out their virtual care portfolios, they're quickly finding that integrating with their EHR is an essential piece to providing an experience that delights patients and doesn't disrupt care providers. Many health systems are considering expanding their virtual care programs, and many are considering integrating their current platforms with their EHRs.

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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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Healthcare APIs: A Two-Way Street

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Jeff McCool, Vice President, Digital Growth Sales & Strategy at Ciox Heatlh. Bi-directional APIs give healthcare providers maximum data visibility and control. Here’s how they’re shaping the future of release of information. In recent years, a fire has been lit under healthcare’s use of application programming interfaces (APIs). […].

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Omniscient Neurotechnology gets US FDA clearance for brain mapping software

Mobi Health News

The platform analyses millions of data points from a patient's MRI and delivers insights to neurosurgeons before and during brain surgery.

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Why Being A Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Is Such A Satisfying Career

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. If you see an infant or child not feeling well, it can be heartbreaking, and the first instinct is usually you need to do something about it. Taking care of pediatric patients can be a […]. The article Why Being A Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Is Such A Satisfying Career appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Virtual care management growth may slow, but will keep climbing, analysts say

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A new Chilmark Research report out this week found that so-called omni-channel platforms aim to become the centerpiece of provider workflow – especially when it comes to integrating virtual care. The report examined a cross-section of vendors leading the virtual care management charge, noting that solutions go beyond carrying out remote appointments.

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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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AI Startup Lunit Secures Investment from Guardant Health in a Strategic Funding Round

Healthcare IT Today

Lunit, a leading AI startup in AI-powered cancer solutions, today announced a strategic investment of $26 million from Guardant Health, Inc. (Nasdaq: GH), a leading precision oncology company. The deal, which includes the investment made by Guardant Health and also a groundbreaking collaboration between a liquid biopsy company and a medical AI startup, is intended […].

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Multimodal primary care provider Carbon Health scores $350M to become largest in the U.S. and more digital health fundings

Mobi Health News

Also: digital chatbot Woebot raises $90M in Series B, b.well lands $32M for company growth and CITYROW closes Series A to enhance its digital platform and open new studios.

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BLACK+DECKER Launches BLACK+DECKER Health

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. BLACK+DECKER launches BLACK+DECKER Health – a new product category within the BLACK+DECKER brand that will be dedicated to providing health and wellness solutions direct-to-consumers. As part of this announcement, the company has introduced goVia, a […].

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Virtual healthcare trajectory remains vital post-pandemic

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Like everyone, Michelle Snyder is eagerly awaiting the end of the COVID-19 pandemic and a return to normalcy. The Partner with McKesson Ventures, a San Francisco-based investment firm, however, is quick to point to one exception: “I hope … we will not go back to how things were and that we will continue to see virtual care be an integral part of the primary and specialty care experience,” Snyder said.

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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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Best and Worst Patient Experiences – #HITsm Chat Topic

Healthcare IT Today

We’re excited to share the topic and questions for this week’s #HITsm chat happening Friday, 7/23 at Noon ET (9 AM PT). This week’s chat will be hosted by John Lynn (@techguy) on the topic “Best and Worst Patient Experiences.” Many healthcare organizations are starting to put extra effort into the patient experience. In the past, […].

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AI-powered emotion analysis technology to help diagnose mental health conditions in seniors in Singapore

Mobi Health News

Through video calls, Opsis Emotion AI’s software will be used by counsellers to help diagnose mental health conditions such as anxiety, stress and depression.

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A New Standard of “Wherever, Whenever” Care Is Here: How Can Healthcare Providers Adapt?

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Heidi West, head of healthcare sales, Zoom. Since the beginning of the pandemic, telehealth has emerged as an invaluable part of care delivery. And by all indications, virtual care is here to stay even […]. The article A New Standard of “Wherever, Whenever” Care Is Here: How Can Healthcare Providers Adapt?

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How COVID-19 forced some hospitals back to basics

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The COVID-19 pandemic had an enormous impact on the ways that health systems addressed population health needs. Hospitals had to pivot with only a few days' notice to respond to short-term patient needs, rather than focusing on long-term goals. For many, that meant taking a back-to-basics approach, in terms of meeting immediate demands. In a HIMSS21 Global Conference Digital Session scheduled to air on Monday, Aug. 9, Tina Esposito, chief health information officer for Advocate Aurora Health

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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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Most Patients Don’t Want to Manage Their Own Health Info

Healthcare IT Today

Do patients want to manage their own health info? This is a really big and complicated question. Mostly because there are 7 billion patients in the world that all have different needs and desires. That said, there are some important generalities we’ve learned over the years when it comes to patients and their info. Before […].

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German research university pitches telemedicine as an emergency medical tool

Mobi Health News

Germany's Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen has researched telehealth in various settings and locations with different users.

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What Is Application Security?

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Application security involves a process that allows companies to find security vulnerabilities and protect their applications against them. IT teams look at vulnerabilities and use past events as a way to assess the risk of […]. The article What Is Application Security?

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Australian seniors are comfortable using telehealth despite challenges, survey shows

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The CareSide, a home care service provider based in Western Australia, has published a report on Australians' perception of telemedicine, gauging their comfort with its technology and preference between teleconsultations and in-person visits. In January this year, it surveyed 1,122 Australian adults, categorising them by age brackets: 74% were aged 18-39, 20% were 40-64 years old, and 6% were aged 65 and above.

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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.