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Telehealth can improve cancer care in rural areas

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

In the United States, people who live in rural America have higher rates of death from cancer than those in urban America – even though cancer-incidence rates are lower overall. Part of this disparity, researchers suspect, comes from reduced access to high-quality care in rural communities. As part of addressing that disparity, researchers from California recently presented an abstract at the 2020 American Society of Clinical Oncology Virtual Scientific Program suggesting that telehealth c

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The Importance of Recording SDOH Data In Medical Records

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Julie A. Pursley, MSHI, RHIA, CHDA, FAHIMA, director of health information management excellence, AHIMA. Reading news articles about vulnerable communities disproportionately affected by COVID-19 has been heartbreaking. My organization, the American Health Information Management […].

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The Median Hospital Charge In the U.S. for COVID-19 Care Ranges From $34-45K

Health Populi

The median charge for hospitalizing a patient with COVID-19 ranged from $34,662 for people 23 to 30, and $45,683 for people between 51 and 60 years of age, according to FAIR Health’s research brief, Key Characteristics of COVID-19 Patients published July 14th, 2020. FAIR Health based these numbers on private insurance claims associated with COVID-19 diagnoses, evaluating patient demographics (age, gender, geography), hospital charges and estimated allowed amounts, and patient comorbidities

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Virtual physiotherapy study shows it is just as effective as in-person treatment

Mobi Health News

A new study of 27,000 virtual physiotherapy patients has concluded that digital physiotherapy must become a significant part of the treatment mix post COVID-19.

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Bridging Innovation & Patient Care: The Growing Role of AI

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!

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Using Zoom with Epic to bring telehealth to kids during COVID-19

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the immediate challenge for Baltimore-based Kennedy Krieger Institute was shifting an almost-100% on-site outpatient workforce to an almost entirely remote one. (Its hospital has remained open, serving inpatients throughout the pandemic.). THE PROBLEM. Kennedy Krieger has had a small behavioral-telehealth program for military families for four years.

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Communication Is Key To Patient Experience During and After CVOID

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Mike Pietig, vice president of healthcare experience, Avtex. Communication is core to delivering exceptional patient experiences every day. In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, and as patients and their providers slowly move forward, […]. The article Communication Is Key To Patient Experience During and After CVOID appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Doctors are burdened by documentation, are AI scribes the answer?

Mobi Health News

Dr. Matthew Fradkin, a pediatrician at Swedish Primary Care and Providence St. Joseph, discusses his work implementing an ambient scribe in his workflow at HIMSS20 Digital.

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How telehealth holds the key to patient activation

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

As health systems have adjusted their workflows to deal with the coronavirus pandemic, they have discovered increasing value in telehealth solutions that will continue to offer benefits long after the crisis has passed. Among the most significant will be the way in which telehealth technologies enable providers to address chronic diseases - the largest cause of death worldwide - more effectively.

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Healthcare’s Most Innovative Companies of 2020: Mieron VR

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. At Electronic Health Reporter, we take innovations from healthcare companies very seriously. For nearly a decade, we’ve featured their work, products, news and thought leaders in an effort to bring our readers the best, most […]. The article Healthcare’s Most Innovative Companies of 2020: Mieron VR appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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I’m not gonna lie to you Marge… What Don’t We Tell Patients and Families?

Healthcare IT Today

It was Valentine’s day and I was at a party. The last few weeks things were good: my dad hadn’t been in and out of the hospital or the ER. He was even doing well with his physical therapy and able to walk laps around the main floor of the house. Around 9pm, my cell […].

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HIPAA Compliance 2025: Navigating Regulatory Changes & Industry Trends

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.

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Needle-free CGM startup exits stealth with new funding

Mobi Health News

Movano's smartwatch-like wearable uses radio frequency technology to measure blood glucose without breaking the skin.

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Patients have positive telehealth experiences – but things could be better

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Three-quarters of patients who obtained healthcare virtually during the pandemic said they want it to be a standard part of care in the future. The result lends weight to the ongoing conversation around telehealth. A Kyruus survey of 1,000 patients found that more than 75% said they were very or completely satisfied with the virtual care they'd received, and 96% said it was somewhat, very or extremely easy to arrange a visit.

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Is a Career In Nursing Right for You?

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Being a nurse is not an easy life, but it can be very rewarding and is a popular career path for many. It takes hard work and dedication to even qualify as a nurse and […]. The article Is a Career In Nursing Right for You? appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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The Fight Against COVID-19 Needs the Real-World Data Now Available to Researchers Worldwide

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Dan O’Connor, SVP, Growth at Ciox Real World Data. With the resurgent spread of COVID-19 through American communities nationwide comes an explosion of COVID-19 data as a byproduct; real-world data (RWD) necessary and useful to accelerate containment, tracing, and treatment solutions. But to access the intelligence within the […].

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Simplify Screening for Excluded Providers

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.

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'Empower with information': How health tech is teaching women about themselves

Mobi Health News

Dr Deborah Maufi, project manager at the Health[e] Foundation, and Dominnique Karetsos, co-founder of Healthy Pleasure Collective, give MobiHealthNews their takes on how tech can empower women ahead of the HIMSS & Health 2.0 European Digital Event (7-11 September 2020).

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Microsoft unveils Azure IoT Connector for FHIR, to help with RPM security

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Microsoft is previewing its new Azure IoT Connector for FHIR, an API feature that enables healthcare organizations to scale secure connectivity for an array of devices streaming protected health information. WHY IT MATTERS. As health systems ramp up telehealth and, especially, remote patient monitoring programs, they're looking for technologies to help them manage multiple connected devices as they extend care delivery into patients' homes.

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Healthcare Careers In Demand Because of COVID-19

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. The COVID-19 pandemic has successfully spread its wrath among nations. It has become so widespread that it could cause a global recession. It has made people realize the importance of the healthcare industry. While those […]. The article Healthcare Careers In Demand Because of COVID-19 appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Planning and Optimizing Your MEDITECH Expanse Data Conversion

Healthcare IT Today

Whenever you change EHR software, one of the biggest pieces of the project is to figure out how to handle the data that resides in the system (or more often systems) that you’re replacing. Needless to say, there’s a lot that goes into this part of the project. In fact, it really is almost a […].

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

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.

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From Dr. Fauci to Peloton, Healthcare and Wellness Baked Into Ad Age’s Top 20 Brands for 2020

Health Populi

Advertising Age announced their list of the top 20 brands in 2020 this week. Ad Age’s lens on these was heavily tinted by consumers’ lives coping with the coronavirus pandemic: “The coronavirus has brought new attention to typically boring, decades-old consumer staples, while hastening the rise of digital newcomers that were only just beginning to gain traction pre-pandemic,” Ad Age explains in the introduction to the list of the selected brands.

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Bipartisan House bill would enshrine telehealth rule changes, enable wider use

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A new bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday aims to ensure telehealth is able to continue to build on its potential in the years ahead, by making permanent some policies enacted during the pandemic and protecting Medicare beneficiaries' ability to engage in virtual care. WHY IT MATTERS. The Protecting Access to Post-COVID-19 Telehealth Act is co-sponsored by Rep.

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Making Strategic Decisions In Response to COVID-19 Enables Organizations To Thrive Down The Line

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Joe Benardello, co-founder, chief strategy and marketing officer, IKS Health. Ambulatory care organizations throughout the United States are facing a new reality in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Practice managers must face declining […].

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Vitls scores 510(k) clearance for continual and remote vital signs monitoring device

Mobi Health News

The information is stored and sent to hospital systems and the Vitls app, so healthcare providers can monitor the vital signs of their patients in real-time, no matter where they are.

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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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Healthcare Inequality – Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 40

Healthcare IT Today

For the 40th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re talking about healthcare inequality. Sadly, there are a whole lot of directions we could have taken this discussion and so we’ll no doubt discuss it more in the future. If there’s something we didn’t discuss in this episode that you think we should, let us […] In this episode we wanted to look at some very specific areas of healthcare inequality that have really come to light amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Improving the Health, Safety, and Longevity of the Warfighter

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The U.S. Military Health System, serving more than 9.5 million beneficiaries worldwide, including active duty service members, veterans, and military family members, is undergoing a period of unprecedented transformation. As announced in October 2018, the Department of Defense will be ushering in remarkable changes to the way it does business, as well as how it will ensure the health, safety, and longevity of the modern warfighter both during active duty service and long after.

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How Covid-19 Can Inspire Tech-Enabled Value-Based Health Care in a Cash-Constrained America

Health Populi

“The COVID-19 pandemic…has highlighted like never before the pitfalls of paying for healthcare based on the number of patients seen and services rendered,” a Modern Healthcare article asserted in mid-June 2020. In other words, the U.S. health care financing regime of volume-based payment didn’t fare well as millions of patients postponed or cancelled procedures and visits for fear of contracting the virus in the halls, offices and clinics of hospitals and doctor’s offices. “Just imag

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UnitedHealth Group offering Dexcom G6 CGMs, Fitbit trackers, virtual coaching to 230,000 Type 2 members

Mobi Health News

Members in 27 states and Washington D.C. are eligible to receive the Level2 chronic care model at no additional cost.

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Healthcare Vendor Risk Management: Strategies for Protected Data

In healthcare, where patient data protection is paramount, effective vendor risk management isn't just good business—it's essential for maintaining compliance and trust. This comprehensive guide helps healthcare compliance professionals navigate the complexities of third-party vendor relationships in an increasingly interconnected healthcare environment.

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Lessons Learned from Micky Tripathi and the Massachusetts eHealth Collaborative (MAeHC)

Healthcare IT Today

If you’ve worked in EHR and health IT, then you’ve almost certainly heard of Micky Tripathi. One of the early people involved with trying to encourage EHR adoption and interoperability of records, he’s had a big influence on the EHR industry and interoperability as we know it. As CEO of the Massachusetts eHealth Collaborative (MAeHC) […].

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Legislation making some telehealth waivers permanent should be on the way

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The future of telehealth has been a primary concern among providers, payers and patients over the last few months. The COVID-19 pandemic has made it clear that the "normal" healthcare landscape won't return for some time, if ever. Federal policymakers enacted dozens of changes throughout the crisis to ease access to telehealth. Now, the question becomes : How many of those changes, particularly regarding temporary waivers issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, wi

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Understanding Molecular Sieve Oxygen Generators (Oxygen Machines) On the Market

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. There is no decisive role for consumers to choose an oxygen concentrator. The data of molecular sieve procurement and production used by each manufacturer are not disclosed. It can only be what people advertise. If […]. The article Understanding Molecular Sieve Oxygen Generators (Oxygen Machines) On the Market appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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New UAE-made face mask can reportedly eliminate COVID-19 virus within 30 minutes

Mobi Health News

The first of its kind in the GCC region, ViroMasks is created with Swiss HeiQ Viroblock technology that has proven to be effective against SARS-CoV-2.

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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.