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This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. By Rahul Patel, EVP of digital products and services, Persistent Systems. There is a growing interest among healthcare organizations to leverage actionable analytics solutions to derive valuable insights from data. Advanced, AI-driven predictive modeling is working to build healthier populations that meet the demands of value-based care, and new digital experiences are reaching providers and […].
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One-third of Americans are following a specific eating pattern, including intermittent fasting, paleo gluten-free, low-carb, Mediterranean diet, and Whole 30, among dozens of other food-styles in vogue in 2018. It’s mainstream now that Americans are shopping food for health, with eyes focused on heart health, weight, energy, diabetes, and brain health, according to the 2018 Food & Health Survey from IFIC, the International Food Industry Council Foundation.
I spoke with Dan Burton , CEO of Health Catalyst , about the range of his company’s work with health care systems when we met at HIMSS 2018. As he put it, Heath Catalyst provides three things: Data platforms to aggregate data from hundreds of sources, creating a single source of truth. Applications to analyze data. Expertise, so that when a client decides to work on projects that the data has led them to, the company can help them execute those projects.
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!
This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. By Tim Scott, chief operating officer, American Medical Software. So you are having some difficulty deciding between cloud-based and client-server based EHR software – don’t worry, you are not alone. If you look at them side-by-side, they both certainly have their ups and downs. The determining factor ought to be how your practice operates.
Disparities in Americans’ health vary among people living in each of the 50 states. These differences in health status generally fall into two regions: north and south, found in the Commonwealth Fund’s 2018 Scorecard on State Health System Performance. The map shows this stark geography-is-health-destiny reality: the worse-than-average states, the Fund found, run from Nevada southeast to Arizona, through New Mexico and Texas all the way to Atlantic Ocean and the Carolinas, then north
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Disparities in Americans’ health vary among people living in each of the 50 states. These differences in health status generally fall into two regions: north and south, found in the Commonwealth Fund’s 2018 Scorecard on State Health System Performance. The map shows this stark geography-is-health-destiny reality: the worse-than-average states, the Fund found, run from Nevada southeast to Arizona, through New Mexico and Texas all the way to Atlantic Ocean and the Carolinas, then north
I spoke with Dan Burton , CEO of Health Catalyst , about the range of his company’s work with health care systems when we met at HIMSS 2018. As he put it, Heath Catalyst provides three things: Data platforms to aggregate data from hundreds of sources, creating a single source of truth. Applications to analyze data. Expertise, so that when a client decides to work on projects that the data has led them to, the company can help them execute those projects.
This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. By Thanh Tran, CEO, Zoeticx. Federal healthcare organizations, such as CMS, have spent billions of dollars over the years trying to bridge the gap between medical data and quality patient care with interoperability requirements and data integration, the mesh used to try and bridge the gap.
American saw the greatest number of deaths from suicide and alcohol- and drug-induced fatalities was recorded in 2016. That statistic of nearly 142,000 equates to deaths from stroke and exceed the number of deaths among Americans who died in all U.S. wars since 1950, according to Pain in the Nation Update from the Well Being Trust and Trust for America’s Health.
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.
I spoke with Dan Burton , CEO of Health Catalyst , about the range of his company’s work with health care systems when we met at HIMSS 2018. As he put it, Heath Catalyst provides three things: Data platforms to aggregate data from hundreds of sources, creating a single source of truth. Applications to analyze data. Expertise, so that when a client decides to work on projects that the data has led them to, the company can help them execute those projects.
This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. By Rich Krueger, CEO, Hospital IQ. With digital information flowing from countless sources, including electronic health records (EHRs), wearable devices and digital maps that monitor global disease outbreaks, the healthcare industry is taking a big data approach to improving patient outcomes and enhancing the daily lives of countless others.
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By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On May 9, 2018, a Florida administrative law judge (ALJ) struck a state agency rule that required hospitals in Florida to provide audited financial statements when applying for certificates to build new facilities. The ALJ sided with the hospital challenging the rule, finding that the Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) rule that had been adopted by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (A
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.
I spoke with Dan Burton , CEO of Health Catalyst , about the range of his company’s work with health care systems when we met at HIMSS 2018. As he put it, Heath Catalyst provides three things: Data platforms to aggregate data from hundreds of sources, creating a single source of truth. Applications to analyze data. Expertise, so that when a client decides to work on projects that the data has led them to, the company can help them execute those projects.
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law. The notice that you are under investigation may seem nonthreatening. It may come in the mail, be delivered personally by an investigator or you may receive a telephone call from the investigator. This is a very serious matter for you. Our attorneys include those who are board certified in health law by The Florida Bar, those who are nurses, and those who are themselves licensed health professionals.
Yesterday, startup LifePlus exited stealth mode to reveal what it claims to be the first noninvasive continuous blood glucose monitoring multi-sensor wearable, called LifeLeaf. Although details are scare on exactly how the technology works, the company said the product is being tested in five clinical trials around the world.
This is what happened to pharma stock prices on Friday after President Trump and Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar outlined their new policies focusing on prescription drug prices. The graph is the Nasdaq U.S. Smart Pharmaceuticals Index (NQSSPH) from May 11, 2018, the date when POTUS and Secretary Azar made their announcement. What this upward driving curve indicates, from the start of stock trading in the morning until the ring of the closing bell, is that the pharma industry pl
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.
I spoke with Dan Burton , CEO of Health Catalyst , about the range of his company’s work with health care systems when we met at HIMSS 2018. As he put it, Heath Catalyst provides three things: Data platforms to aggregate data from hundreds of sources, creating a single source of truth. Applications to analyze data. Expertise, so that when a client decides to work on projects that the data has led them to, the company can help them execute those projects.
Sanofi’s approach to digital health is broad, but focused, Rachel Sha, the company’s vice president of digital business development and licensing, told MobiHealthNews in an interview ahead of next week’s BIO 2018 conference in Boston, where Sha will be speaking on a range of digital health-related topics.
The US Department of Veterans Affairs finalized its federal rule to allow providers to deliver patient care across state lines and outside of a VA facility
Charlottesville, Virginia-based connected monitor company CareTaker Medical has closed a $3.4 million investment. The funding round was led by IrishAngels, KOFA Healthcare, and Jaffray Woodriff, with participation from other new and existing investors. The company’s new funds will be used to accelerate global commercialization of the device, according to a statement.
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.
This morning Shanghai-based insurtech company CareVoice launched what it claims is the first AI voice-based virtual health assistant for insurers and employers in Greater China.
DNA, health records, and blood test results are not only intimately personal, they are also a valuable asset to researchers. Recently a smattering of companies have been working to create a market for people to share and sell their personal data to researchers and healthcare players. Those efforts are going one step further, as two growing names in the health data and blockchain industry are teaming up.
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Researchers at Purdue University have developed a new system that enables normal smartphones when paired with a phone cradle to detect foodborne pathogens in produce.
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