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Why the Lights Went Out At Lantern, And What We Can Learn From It

Electronic Health Reporter

This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. By Paddy Padmanabhan, founder and CEO, Damo Consulting, and author of “The Big Unlock“ “We’re sad to say goodbye.” That was the subject line of the message from Lantern, a behavioral health startup whose app and coaching services I had used for a while.

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Walgreens launches 'Find Care Now,' a digital platform for connecting customers to healthcare providers

Mobi Health News

Walgreens Boots Alliance has launched a new digital platform, available through its mobile app and website, called Find Care Now. The service is designed to be a curated way to connect customers to a range of healthcare providers that Walgreens has partnered with, including telemedicine companies, digital-enabled house call companies, and more traditional providers.

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Most Americans Over 50 Not Buying Groceries Online….Yet

Health Populi

Only 17% of Americans over 50 years of age shopped for groceries online by mid-2018. But older people in the U.S. have underlying demands and needs that could nudge them to do online grocery shopping, unearthed in a survey from AARP Foundation and IFIC , the International Food Industry Council Foundation. Typically, older Americans who shop online tend to be college-educated, work full-time, and earn higher incomes.

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#DisruptAging with Charlotte Yeh, Chief Medical Officer of AARP Services – Harlow on Healthcare

Health Blawg

Charlottte Yeh, Chief Medical Officer, AARP Services, joined me for a recent edition of Harlow on Healthare. She is focused on how research can help define improvements in the social determinants of health and the personal determinants of health for older individuals. As the number of older Americans continues to grow, we need to realize that as we age we still want to have fun, and that human connections are some of the most critical predictors of good health.

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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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Healthcare Technology Outsourcing Is On The Rise: Here Are 3 Reasons Why

Electronic Health Reporter

This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. By Shawn Yates, director of product management, Ontario Systems. Impossible projects, crazy deadlines and short staffing present a bigger challenge than their own resolution: They draw focus away from important revenue cycle functions that maintain positive margins. Caring for the patient is, of course, the healthcare provider’s core mission.

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What happens when interoperability is solved?

Redox

She is standing in her bathroom, brushing her teeth while catching up on the morning news and weather, when the heads-up display in her mirror alerts her that her son is running a fever. She goes to his room and finds that yes, he is feeling sick. She calls her family doctor and he shows up immediately via her telehealth app. She learns the doctor is already aware of her son’s illness because he’s already been notified of the fever.

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#DisruptAging with Charlotte Yeh, Chief Medical Officer of AARP Services – Harlow on Healthcare

Health Blawg

Charlottte Yeh, Chief Medical Officer, AARP Services, joined me for a recent edition of Harlow on Healthare. She is focused on how research can help define improvements in the social determinants of health and the personal determinants of health for older individuals. As the number of older Americans continues to grow, we need to realize that as we age we still want to have fun, and that human connections are some of the most critical predictors of good health.

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4 Tips To Amplify Your Patient Satisfaction Surveys

Electronic Health Reporter

This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. By Chris Byers, CEO, Formstack. Patient satisfaction surveys are growing in popularity among healthcare organizations as the United States health system continues its transition to value-based care. A well-designed and distributed survey can help you discover hidden issues or gems in your organization’s care system.

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MediLynx gets FDA clearance to bring its PocketECG for cardiac rehab

Mobi Health News

Plano, Texas-based MediLynx, the US subsidiary of Poland's Medicalgorithmics, has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its PocketECG CRS Mobile Cardiac Rehabilitation System.

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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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Heart Disease in America: Zip Code Determines Cardiovascular Disease-Destiny

Health Populi

If you live in one of nine U.S. states, your chances of having heart disease are greater than living in the 41 others. This geography-as-destiny for heart conditions is examined in The Burden of Cardiovascular Diseases Among US States, 1990-2016 published in JAMA Cardiology. Researchers analyzed data on cardiovascular disease mortality, nonfatal health outcomes, and risk factors by age, sex, and year from 1990 to 2016 for the U.S. population.

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#DisruptAging with Charlotte Yeh, Chief Medical Officer of AARP Services – Harlow on Healthcare

Health Blawg

Charlottte Yeh, Chief Medical Officer, AARP Services, joined me for a recent edition of Harlow on Healthare. She is focused on how research can help define improvements in the social determinants of health and the personal determinants of health for older individuals. As the number of older Americans continues to grow, we need to realize that as we age we still want to have fun, and that human connections are some of the most critical predictors of good health.

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4 Hearing Health Trends ENT Doctors Should Know

Electronic Health Reporter

This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctors handle a variety of cases and prescribe treatments based on what’s readily available. As technology continues to evolve and impacts the healthcare industry in not too subtle ways, ENT doctors will need to learn about new methods and approaches in their practice.

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Healthy.io gets FDA nod for smartphone camera-based home urine test

Mobi Health News

Tel-Aviv, Israel-based Healthy.io has secured FDA 510(k) clearance for Dip.io, a home-based urinalysis kit that turns a smartphone into a clinical-grade diagnostic device. It’s the first smartphone-based urine test to secure clearance as a Class 2 device.

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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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Healthcare, and Especially Covering Pre-Existing Conditions, Ranks High for Voters in 2018

Health Populi

President Trump and his administrative have been trying to make the ACA fail, claim most U.S. adults. Thus, the public holds the POTUS and the Republican party responsible for moving the Affordable Care Act forward… or not, according to the July 2018 Kaiser Health Tracking Poll conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF). Health care will be a key issue in the 2018 mid-term elections that will be held in November.

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#DisruptAging with Charlotte Yeh, Chief Medical Officer of AARP Services – Harlow on Healthcare

Health Blawg

Charlottte Yeh, Chief Medical Officer, AARP Services, joined me for a recent edition of Harlow on Healthare. She is focused on how research can help define improvements in the social determinants of health and the personal determinants of health for older individuals. As the number of older Americans continues to grow, we need to realize that as we age we still want to have fun, and that human connections are some of the most critical predictors of good health.

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BPCI Advanced: Ensuring Successful Participation

Electronic Health Reporter

This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. By Win Whitcomb, MD, chief medical officer, Remedy Partners. The Bundled Payments for Care Improvement (BPCI) Advanced initiative is a new advanced alternative payment model (APM) that will go live October 1, 2018. The successor to the 2013 BPCI program, BPCI Advanced is CMS’ most significant episodic payment reform proposal to date, indicating the government’s […].

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Dignity Health and UCSF team up for patient navigation platform

Mobi Health News

Dignity Health and the University of California San Francisco Health are teaming up to create a new navigational platform for patients. The organizations are working to create a platform that will help walk patients through all different care settings including primary, acute and specialist care.

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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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#DisruptAging with Charlotte Yeh, Chief Medical Officer of AARP Services – Harlow on Healthcare

Health Blawg

Charlottte Yeh, Chief Medical Officer, AARP Services, joined me for a recent edition of Harlow on Healthare. She is focused on how research can help define improvements in the social determinants of health and the personal determinants of health for older individuals. As the number of older Americans continues to grow, we need to realize that as we age we still want to have fun, and that human connections are some of the most critical predictors of good health.

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#DisruptAging with Charlotte Yeh, Chief Medical Officer of AARP Services – Harlow on Healthcare

Health Blawg

Charlottte Yeh, Chief Medical Officer, AARP Services, joined me for a recent edition of Harlow on Healthare. She is focused on how research can help define improvements in the social determinants of health and the personal determinants of health for older individuals. As the number of older Americans continues to grow, we need to realize that as we age we still want to have fun, and that human connections are some of the most critical predictors of good health.

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23andMe lands $300M investment from GSK

Mobi Health News

23andMe on Wednesday announced that GlaxoSmithKline has invested $300 million to gain exclusive access to the genetic testing startup’s DNA database.

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Telemedicine lands primetime spot on Discovery Channel's Shark Week

Mobi Health News

Telemedicine is getting a cameo on Discovery Channel’s Shark Week. Set to premier tomorrow night, the show "Sharkwrecked" is set in shark infested waters of the Bahamas and features a pair of “survival experts” who agreed to spend two days on an inflatable boat without food or water. Needless to say, the situation prompted a host of medical concerns, from dehydration to drowning.

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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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AI wearable snap40 lands $8M

Mobi Health News

This morning Scottish artificial intelligence healthcare company snap40 revealed that it closed an $8 million seed funding round led by ADV, with participation from MMC Ventures and other private investors.

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Click Therapeutics lands $17M in funding round led by Sanofi

Mobi Health News

This morning, prescription digital therapeutic developer Click Therapeutics closed a $17 million funding round led by Sanofi Ventures, a subsidiary of pharma giant Sanofi.

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Rock Health: Slow gains for female leadership in digital health

Mobi Health News

Things are tough for women working in healthcare, according to a new report by RockHealth. The report, which includes a mix of online sources and survey responses of hundreds of women in the industry, found the percentage of women represented in digital health leadership particularly lacking.

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WebMD now available in China, Sanofi and Nutrino team up, and more digital health deals

Mobi Health News

WebMD goes to China. WebMD is teaming up with Chinese tech giant Tencent in a deal that would introduce the health information platform to Asia. This means that WebMD’s services will be translated into Chinese and localized to suit the Chinese population.

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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.