Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
JULY 25, 2019
The American Telemedicine Association has elected Dr. Joseph C. Kvedar to be its next president. He'll start a year-long term in April 2020. WHY IT MATTERS. Kvedar, vice president of connected health at Partners HealthCare and a professor of dermatology at Harvard Medical School, has served as ATA president before – from 2004-2005 – and also served on its board for several years.
Electronic Health Reporter
JULY 22, 2019
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Health information management leaders told members of Congress today that removal of a nearly two-decade ban on the use of federal funds to adopt a nationwide unique patient identifier would allow collaboration between the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the private sector to identify solutions for reducing medical errors and protecting […].
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Mobi Health News
JULY 26, 2019
Indonesia-based healthtech platform Halodoc announced that it has secured additional funding from strategic investors including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Allianz X and Prudential. Allianz and Prudential provide insurance services in Indonesia and are users of Halodoc's services. The funds will be used to further Halodoc's commitment to simplify healthcare through technology in Indonesia.
Healthcare IT Today
JULY 25, 2019
In a value-based world, case management is an important role As we move to a value-based system, acute-care organizations are placing more energy and focus on ensuring patients remain healthy after they leave the four walls of their facilities. Case Managers play a vital role in this area, working with patients after discharge and with […].
Speaker: Simran Kaur, Co-founder & CEO at Tattva.Health
AI is transforming clinical trials—accelerating drug discovery, optimizing patient recruitment, and improving data analysis. But its impact goes far beyond research. As AI-driven innovation reshapes the clinical trial process, it’s also influencing broader healthcare trends, from personalized medicine to patient outcomes. Join this new webinar featuring Simran Kaur for an insightful discussion on what all of this means for the future of healthcare!
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
JULY 25, 2019
Primary topic: Telehealth Disable Auto Tagging: Short Headline: More health apps emerging that support people with health conditions Featured Decision Content: Region Tag: Europe/UK
Electronic Health Reporter
JULY 26, 2019
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By B.J. Boyle, vice president and general manager of post-acute insights, PointClickCare. As every nurse, physician, clinical case manager, and healthcare IT professional knows well, we have passed the stage in which locking up patient data is an effective care practice.
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Healthcare IT Today
JULY 22, 2019
Not long ago, I wrote about what happened when I requested a digital copy of my medical records from my healthcare provider, Kaiser Permanente. In that article, I described struggling with a nearly 600-page PDF whose organization seemed to have no discernible rhyme or reason to it. After spending a few weeks feeling flabbergasted, I did […].
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
JULY 26, 2019
Primary topic: Patient Engagement Disable Auto Tagging: Short Headline: Using data and tech to give patients care they need Featured Decision Content: Region Tag: Global Edition
Electronic Health Reporter
JULY 26, 2019
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Adrian Johansen, freelance writer; @AdrianJohanse18. The healthcare industry has long been known for its lengthy processes and difficult paperwork hoops. Much like the federal government, it has lagged behind other industries in updating technology to meet the expectations of modern system users.
Mobi Health News
JULY 23, 2019
The social media giant teamed up with researchers from the Stanford Lab for Mental Health Innovation to develop short digital exercises for stress.
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Based on comprehensive survey data from diverse healthcare providers, the 2025 HIPAA Benchmark Report delivers actionable intelligence for modern compliance programs. This report examines how organizations are restructuring HIPAA Privacy Programs to address emerging regulatory requirements. Through analysis of staffing models, program operations, and breach management protocols, it provides a clear picture of current best practices.
Healthcare IT Today
JULY 23, 2019
The following is a guest article by Hannah Landes, Senior Associate at NowPow, and Niko Skievaski, Co-founder and President at Redox. The U.S. healthcare industry has made a big investment in moving to a value-based care model, both in terms of reimbursement structure as well as medical practice. Implementing this model means that providers have more responsibility […].
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
JULY 26, 2019
Primary topic: Patient Engagement Disable Auto Tagging: Short Headline: Empowering patients in the UK Featured Decision Content: Region Tag: Europe/UK
Electronic Health Reporter
JULY 24, 2019
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. WakeMed is the first health system in central North Carolina to launch an mobile wayfinding and patient engagement app. The health system announced today that the platform – the WakeMed All Access App – is now live and available for patients and visitors to download for free to their smartphones via the App Store and […].
Mobi Health News
JULY 24, 2019
Australian digital health company PainChek recently announced that the United States Patent Office has issued a Notice of Allowance for its pain assessment invention. This means that patent prosecution has been successfully completed. The US patent, when granted, gives PainChek exclusive rights to exclude others from making, using, selling or importing the invention for 20 years from the filing date in the US (February 17, 2017).
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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.
Health Populi
JULY 25, 2019
This year, an employer-sponsored PPO for a family of four in the U.S. will cost $28,386, a 3.6% increase over 2018, according to the 2019 Milliman Medical Index (MMI). Based on my annual read of this year’s Index, the PPO costs roughly the same as a new Dodge Charger or a year attending the engineering school at Alfred University. The Milliman MMI team has updated the methodology for the Index; the chart shown here is my own, recognizing that the calculations and assumptions beneath the 20
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
JULY 23, 2019
Swinburne University’s National eTherapy Centre has partnered with medtech startup, Coviu to allow Australians to access quality mental health services through encypted, real-time text chat sessions. The service is offered as part of Swinburne’s Mental Health Online , which is free for all Australians and provides access to treatment programs for common mental health issues including depression and anxiety.
Healthcare IT Today
JULY 26, 2019
Not long ago, I shared the results of a survey concluding that healthcare organizations generally felt pretty confident about the state of their cybersecurity defenses, despite having had WannaCry wipe the floor with them just two years before. Now, another survey has come out which underscores just how misplaced that confidence might be. The survey, […].
Mobi Health News
JULY 25, 2019
A new study published in JMIR found that data from the devices could help identify college students living with loneliness.
Speaker: Jennifer Hill
Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Electronic Health Reporter
JULY 24, 2019
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Rochester RHIO has released its inaugural population health study—the Community Health Indicators Report—based on the analysis clinical data points from more than 600,000 screenings. The report provides a glimpse into residents’ well-being across New York State’s Greater Finger Lakes region, for which Rochester RHIO is the secure electronic health information exchange (HIE).
HealthStream
JULY 26, 2019
Learn how the importance of always improving nurse competency is paramount to cultivating a positive patient experience, from HealthStream.
Healthcare IT Today
JULY 23, 2019
We’re excited to share the topic and questions for this week’s #HITsm chat happening Friday, 7/26 at Noon ET (9 AM PT). This week’s chat will be hosted by Lisa Davis Budzinski (@lisadbudzinski) and Becky Brandt, RN (@bbhomebody) on the topic “Helping Consumers/Patients Learn More About Healthcare IT” Healthcare IT systems in 2019 are far more in […].
Mobi Health News
JULY 26, 2019
MassBio's Luba Greenwood also discusses her decision to leave Verily in order to pursue teaching the intersection of life science and technology at Harvard.
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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.
Electronic Health Reporter
JULY 24, 2019
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. You’ve got to agree – academic writing is always an intensive process. You are required to spend endless hours researching, drafting, interviewing people, correcting data, and so on. In this relation, expert writers and coaches at Mydissertations.com opine that there will be a significant difference in your health by the time you graduate.
HealthStream
JULY 26, 2019
From patient satisfaction to leader accountability, HealthStream analyzes what hourly rounding is not, why it often fails, and differences from traditional practice.
Health Populi
JULY 23, 2019
Today, I am speaking with marketing leaders who are members of CHPA, the Consumer Healthcare Products Association on this very topic. This is CHPA’s 2019 Marketing Conference being held at the lovely historic Hotel du Pont in Wilmington, DE. The gist of my remarks will be to focus on the evolving retail health ecosystem, with my HealthConsuming lens on health/care, everywhere.
Mobi Health News
JULY 24, 2019
The investments will help Tivic Health Systems market its recently-cleared device prior to its commercial launch in September.
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Healthcare IT Today
JULY 25, 2019
The following is a guest blog post by Spencer Kubo, Chief Medical Officer at CareCognitics. The concept of the annual wellness visit is the classic “no-brainer” – one of the rare instances in which a concept is favorably received by all parties without any negative consequences. Check out the missed opportunities for all stakeholders: What’s […].
HealthStream
JULY 26, 2019
Learn how patient safety in nursing depends on understanding how and why we are treating patients and how that treatment affects our patients, from HealthStream.
Health Populi
JULY 21, 2019
If you heed the mass media headlines and President Trump’s tweets, the U.S. has achieved “the best economy” ever in mid-July 2019. But if you’re working full time in that economy, you tend to feel much less positive about your personal prospects and fiscal fitness. Nearly nine in 10 working Americans believe that medical costs will rise in the next few years as they pondering potential changes to the Affordable Care Act.
Mobi Health News
JULY 25, 2019
A trend in health tech companies going public leads to a public conversation on terminology.
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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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