Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 9, 2020

As the COVID-19 crisis began sweeping through the country this spring, hospitals sought a way for clinicians to treat infectious patients while maintaining distance from them if possible. In that way, ThinkLabs founder Clive Smith told Healthcare IT News , smart devices that measured vital signs remotely, including from outside the exam room, became "essentially personal protective equipment.

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Health Populi

OCTOBER 8, 2020

For a worker in the U.S. who benefits from health insurance at the workplace, the annual family premium will average $21,342 this year, according to the 2020 Employer Health Benefits Survey from the Kaiser Family Foundation. The first chart illustrates the growth of the premium shares split by employer and employee contributions. Over ten years, the premium dollars grew from $13,770 in 2010 to $21K in 2020.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 8, 2020

The following is an interview with Adnan Iqbal, Co-Founder and CEO of Luma Health. Tell us a little bit about yourself and Luma Health. My co-founder, Dr. Tashfeen Ekram and I started Luma Health five years ago, starting with a super simple problem that we both experienced first hand, him as a doctor, me as […].

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Mobi Health News

OCTOBER 9, 2020

In recognition of World Mental Health Day today, MobiHealthNews explores the ways the acceleration of mental health tech such as VR, mood wearables and AI in recent months has significantly changed the way we use and look at mental health therapy.

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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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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Prior to COVID-19 hitting early this year, telemedicine at Baltimore-based Johns Hopkins Medicine was low in volume, representing less than 0.1% of total ambulatory care. THE PROBLEM. During the peak of the pandemic, more than 50% of ambulatory care was delivered through telemedicine, reaching a peak of nearly 100,000 encounters in May 2020. This virtual care is delivered through an integrated video platform through the organization’s Epic EHR.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 7, 2020

The following is a guest article by Donna Gudmestad, Clinical Program Manager, Caregility. COVID-19 thrust telemedicine into the national spotlight. This year, telehealth adoption skyrocketed as healthcare organizations worked to overcome unique challenges brought on by the pandemic, including the risk of clinician exposure, inpatient visitation restrictions, and home quarantine with little to no clinical […].

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Mobi Health News

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Rock Health reports $4 billion in funding for U.S. digital health startups this quarter, much of which was driven by a flurry of telehealth investments and late-stage rounds for R&D and fitness tech companies.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 5, 2020

At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Jordan Valley Community Health Center in Springfield, Missouri, was facing the problem of providing quality patient care in a safe environment while most of its patient base was staying home. THE PROBLEM. The provider organization believed telehealth was the future, but had only been using the technology in small niches, such as school-based care.

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Health Populi

OCTOBER 5, 2020

In the first six months of the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth was a “bright spot in the ‘new normal,’” according to a report from J.D. Power, Telehealth Patient Satisfaction Surges During Pandemic but Barriers to Access Persist. But as the report’s title asserts, most telehealth users experienced obstacles to accessing and using virtual care platforms that drove less positive consumer experiences.

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Electronic Health Reporter

OCTOBER 6, 2020

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. The healthcare devices available today are fantastic in that they allow you to put a strategy together to enhance your wellbeing and track your progress so you can see the gain and improvements of your […]. The article 5 Devices That Make Health Monitoring Straightforward appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Mobi Health News

OCTOBER 7, 2020

CommonPass allows travelers to document their COVID-19 status electronically and present it when they board a plane or cross a border.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 6, 2020

U.S. Reps. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., and Anna Eshoo, D-Calif., convened yesterday with Dr. Gary Puckrein, president and CEO of the National Minority Quality Forum, to stress the importance of considering the barriers to healthcare people still face throughout the country. Even as the COVID-19 pandemic has magnified telemedicine's potential to expand access to care, said the Congress members, it has also highlighted existing disparities in our system.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 9, 2020

One of the great things about doing our 100 health IT interviews in 100 days is the chance to meet and learn from a diverse group of really smart people. My recent interview with Dr. Art Papier, CEO and Co-Founder at VisualDx and Dr. Nada Elbuluk, Director of Clinical Impact at VisualDx fit into this […].

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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

Electronic Health Reporter

OCTOBER 5, 2020

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Adrian Johansen, freelance writer; @AdrianJohanse18. In the age of COVID-19, the role of technology in supporting senior care has perhaps never been more important or apparent. Telemedicine is increasingly proving its power to ensure continuity and […].

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Mobi Health News

OCTOBER 7, 2020

The personal health record feature combines data from a patient's EHR with other daily health and wellness info housed in the iPhone's Health app.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Primary topic: Telehealth Disable Auto Tagging: Short Headline: Nordics witness an accelerated adoption of digital tools Featured Decision Content: Region Tag: EMEA Right Now:

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 6, 2020

If you read this site, then you know that my favorite topic right now is probably ambient clinical voice. This shouldn’t come as a surprise since if ambient clinical voice is effective, then it could solve so many of the EHR documentation features that put such a burden on physicians in healthcare. The idea of […].

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Electronic Health Reporter

OCTOBER 4, 2020

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Many people who suffer from depression rely on medication to help relieve their mental health disorder symptoms. However, antidepressants and similar drugs are not the only options to help you cope with your symptoms. Many […]. The article 10 Ways To Fight Depression Without Medication appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Mobi Health News

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Also: Study polls "digitally engaged physicians" on digital health's current strengths and weaknesses; Mira unveils an updated fertility monitor.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 5, 2020

"Pushing the boundaries in digital health should be done very cautiously until data security and the right skills are ensured," said John Rayner (UK), Regional Director, EMEA, Analytics, HIMSS, who moderated the event ' Telehealth adoption in Europe: The findings of the HIMSS e-Health Trendbarometer. ' The latest HIMSS study confirms the technical readability to embrace telecare, but the actual digital maturity was verified in the first weeks of the pandemic.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 5, 2020

The following is a guest article by Bryan Jackson, Senior Director, Solutions at Atos. The answer customers used to give when asking about what they want to get out of a new Workforce Management application used to be very simple; “we want the latest technology!” New technology, unsupported vendor applications, rising labor costs, new compliance […].

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Electronic Health Reporter

OCTOBER 4, 2020

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Stress and anxiety are a big part of everyone’s lives these days. The uncertainty that has taken over the world, since the start of the coronavirus crisis at the beginning of the year, has yet […]. The article Manage Your Stress Through A Connected Object appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Mobi Health News

OCTOBER 7, 2020

British integrated optics solutions company Rockley Photonics have raised $50 million in growth funding led by Credit Suisse-backed SIG-i Capital and the venture capital arm of Applied Materials Inc., Applied Ventures, LLC. The optics solutions provider also received backing from deep-tech VCs, institutional funds, strategic investors and existing shareholders.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Primary topic: Telehealth Disable Auto Tagging: Short Headline: Remote patient monitoring improving chronic care management for underserved groups Featured Decision Content: Region Tag: Global Edition Right Now:

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 5, 2020

For the 46th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re talking about the battle for telehealth. More specifically, we’re talking about EHR vendors entrance into telehealth and third party telehealth vendors. For those that have been following our EHR Telehealth vendor series, you know that EHR vendors are all diving into the live video telehealth […] While EHR vendors are offering their own telehealth solution, many third party telehealth vendors have been working in the sp

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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.