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Health IT Trends for 2019

Electronic Health Reporter

This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Healthcare technology continues to proliferate the sector, the developments almost too many to track. The sector abounds with innovation and push forward in the name of better – even the minutest – advancements of care and better care outcomes. The coming year will be no different.

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Interoperable artificial pancreas system reliably controls blood glucose levels in pilot trial

Mobi Health News

Researchers built a secure app-based system that runs on an unlocked smartphone and connects to glycemic control devices from multiple manufacturers.

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Consumers’ and Physicians’ Growing Embrace of Digital Health via PwC

Health Populi

Most consumers would be willing to try an FDA-approved app or online to treat a medical condition, as well as receiving hospital care at home if would be less costly. We’ve reached an inflection point on the demand side among consumers for digital health options, PwC suggests in their report on the New Health Economy coming of age. The report outlines health/care industry issues for 2019, with a strong focus on digital health.

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Medicare’s Role in Reducing Senior Poverty

CMS.gov

Medicare’s Role in Reducing Senior Poverty. Jeremy.Booth@c…. Thu, 01/31/2019 - 15:23. Cara V. James and Tim Engelhardt. Director, CMS Office of Minority Health & Director, Federal Coordinated Health Care Office, respectively. Topic. Initiatives. Prescription drugs. Rural health. Medicare’s Role in Reducing Senior Poverty. As Poverty Awareness Month comes to an end this January, it’s a time for us to remember the strong relationship between poverty and health, and to consider the ongoing challeng

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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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The Future of Blockchain In Healthcare

Electronic Health Reporter

This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. The blockchain is a ledger, a database that keeps everything in one place and cannot be changed without leaving a mark in the ledger in the event of information changing. According to Jacob Kostecki of Blockhead Factor, blockchain makes it perfect for the recording of both research and treatment information, as well as medical histories. […].

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Apple, Aetna collaborating on new Watch-driven wellness rewards program

Mobi Health News

The Attain program will combine members' health record data with activity tracking to offer personalized goals, with rewards that include the Apple Watch itself.

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Florida May Allow Doctors to Avoid Divulging Past Mental-Health Conditions and Drug Issues on License Applications

The Health Law Firm

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Doctors ask patients about their medical histories every day for in treating them. But what happens when physicians are requested to divulge their own past medical history to the state as part of the licensing process? Before being licensed in the state of Florida, for example, health care providers are required to disclose if they have been treated for mental-health or substance-abuse disorders within

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7 Challenges Faced By Medical Practices in EHR Implementation

Electronic Health Reporter

This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. The implementation of electronic health record (EHR) is not a new thing in the industry. The digital wave has completely transformed the way medical records were maintaining before and now. With increased demand for efficiency and faster solutions, more and more medical practices are embracing EHR to simplify and organize their data storage process.

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PwC report: 54 percent of consumers willing to use digital treatment

Mobi Health News

Seventy-seven percent of doctor's have recommended an app or digital program to their patients.

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Trust in 2019 Via Edelman: The Plotline for Women and Healthcare

Health Populi

Fewer than one-half of consumers trust in government and media. Three-quarters trust employers, who in 2019 are the top-trusted institution according to the 2019 Edelman Trust Barometer released last week in Davos at the World Economic Forum. Consumers in the U.S. over-index for trust in employers, with 80% of people saying they have a strong relationship with “my employer,” compared with 73% of Britons, 66% of the French, and 59% of people in Japan.

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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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The Future is Now: Robots at Work in Healthcare

Electronic Health Reporter

This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. From faster diagnosis to enhancing operations across care management, compliance and accounting, artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the healthcare landscape. While AI is not a new concept, its adoption in the healthcare industry has lagged behind because of significant changes in technology and the exponential growth of data.

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Why Best of Breed Health IT Is Currently the Better, Cheaper Route to Interoperability

Electronic Health Reporter

This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. By Gevik Nalbandian, vice president of software development, NextGate If you wanted a clear snapshot of the progress we’ve made—or rather, haven’t made—in patient data sharing and exchange, look no further than a new report from the American Hospital Association (AHA) and six other national hospital associations—America’s Essential Hospitals, Association of American Medical Colleges, Catholic […].

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How Dignity Health deployed a multilingual adherence, education program

Mobi Health News

SMART on FHIR was a key piece of the rapid rollout across 35 hospitals.

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FDA clears respiration rate measurement for Masimo's home finger pulse oximeter

Mobi Health News

The new technology will be integrated into the connected MightSat Rx finger pulse oximeter.

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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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Applications of Blockchain in Healthcare

Electronic Health Reporter

This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. By Robby Gupta, head of US operations, TechJini. This digital age belongs to the consumer, and in this age of the consumer, it’s imperative that businesses are consumer-centric. All services and products must revolve around the customer instead of the organization providing or delivering them.

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In-Depth: Looking back at 10 years of digital health coverage

Mobi Health News

As MobiHealthNews turns 10, we've chosen a story from each year to tell a small piece of our story, and the story of digital health.

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Most digital health unicorns lack peer-reviewed research data

Mobi Health News

Outcome Health, Oscar Health and GuaHao are among the worst offenders.

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With Blue Cross grant, Duke taps patient partnership app to take on opioid abuse

Mobi Health News

Duke University has received about $500K out of a $2M multifaceted investment from Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina to battle the opioid epidemic.

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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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One Drop integrates with Apple's Health Records, launches personal diabetes assistant platform

Mobi Health News

Patients using the platform will be able to share their EHR and medication history with One Drop coaches through the Health Records feature.

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Importance of Responsive Website in Healthcare

Electronic Health Reporter

This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Essentially, a responsive web design can detect the type of device that the user is using and hence change the layout of the website according to that device. All industries, especially healthcare, should adopt a responsive web design. In this digital world, patients are checking out providers’ websites before making a decision about their health. […].

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How Medical Professionals Use Tech to Treat More Patients

Electronic Health Reporter

This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. The demand for healthcare is expected to increase dramatically in the coming years. This trend is caused by several factors, including the growth in the elderly population in developed nations and the growing medical expectations in developing ones. Simply put, medical professionals are tasked with treating more and more patients, meanwhile, the number of hours […].

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5 Things Healthcare Organizations Need to Know about Triggering a Duress Alert

Electronic Health Reporter

This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. By Rom Eizenberg, vice president, Bluvision segment of the identification technologies business within HID Global. A doctor or a nurse can find themselves under duress in an instant. A patient unexpectedly attacks a doctor in a room. A nurse, who is leaving her shift at 3 a.m., is jumped by a masked assailant in the […].

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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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Sydney Children’s deploys hybrid of home visits, telemedicine for pediatric physiotherapy

Mobi Health News

The Australian hospital has found it creates savings while maintaining a personal touch.

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CMS launches first-ever consumer-facing app, for Original Medicare beneficiaries

Mobi Health News

The app lets those on Medicare search for products and services to see if they are covered.

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Lively launches telehealth hearing assessment, consultation alongside $16M funding round

Mobi Health News

Connected hearing aid owners can now request a virtual consultation and receive a scheduling response within 24 to 48 hours.

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Medicare Advantage insurtech startup Clover Health raises $500M

Mobi Health News

The Greenoaks Capital-led round is expected to close within the next couple of weeks.

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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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How to get the most out of HIMSS TV at HIMSS19 (updated)

Mobi Health News

Complete with an interview desk, roving reporters, and discussions with industry luminaries, innovators and top executives, HIMSS TV will be available livecasted and on-demand.

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Customers can now get Narcan through telemedicine platform HeyDoctor

Mobi Health News

Customers will have a text chat-based consultation with a doctor through the platform, who will instruct them about when and how to use the medication.

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Livongo buys behavioral health app MyStrength for north of $10M

Mobi Health News

The company has also hired the former VA head of mental health services and the former CEO of Ginger.io.

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Health info company BioTelemetry acquires remote monitoring startup Geneva Healthcare

Mobi Health News

BioTelemetry will pay $45 million in upfront cash with additional performance-based earn-out considerations of no less than $20 million.

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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.