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VA sees a surge in veterans' use of telehealth services

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has announced a 17 percent jump in telehealth visits compared with the previous fiscal year, and says the VA delivered more than 2.6 million episodes of telehealth care in FY 2019. WHY IT MATTERS. The VA report revealed more than 900,000 veterans used the agency's telehealth services in 2019, with their use of the VA Video Connect app, which connects Veterans to their care teams through a secure video session, jumping 235% in the same period.

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Amazon launches new Alexa feature that reminds customers when to take meds

Mobi Health News

The new feature will initially be available to Giant Eagle Pharmacy customers.

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Can Google “Restore the Joy of Caregiving”?

Healthcare IT Today

That’s quite an ambitious question. It’s a sentiment I’ve heard over and over from people who think that Google or Apple could enter healthcare and finally make the software a joy. However, what prompted the title of this article was Alvin Rajkomar, MD, Product Manager at Google Health who shared this as Google’s ambition in […].

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7 Tips To Save On Prescription Costs

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. There’s no getting around it: prescription drugs are expensive. In fact, if you have a lousy insurance policy, you could end up paying thousands of dollars out-of-pocket just to get your hands on the medications that you need. Are you in this position?

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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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Amazon launches new Alexa feature that reminds customers when to take meds

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

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Amazon Alexa launches new feature that reminds customers when to take meds

Mobi Health News

The new feature will initially be available to Giant Eagle Pharmacy customers.

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World AIDS Day Offers A Chance To Celebrate Successes & Assess The Challenges Ahead

HealthStream

World AIDS Day occurs Dec. 1, 2019 and is the perfect opportunity to assess what the healthcare community is doing around awareness, prevention, and treatment.

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Building chatbots that speak the patient's 'language'

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Primary topic: Patient Engagement Disable Auto Tagging: Short Headline: Building chatbots that speak the patient's 'language' Featured Decision Content: Region Tag: Global Edition

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Stroke patients using VR show greater adoption when able to connect with others

Mobi Health News

In a small study, researchers found that 99% of patients given a multi-user version of VR therapy completed the treatment.

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Healthcare Companies Struggle With Implementing Digital Transformation

Healthcare IT Today

New research has found that healthcare organizations around the world have big plans for digital transformation but often stumble when it comes to implementing this process. Global marketing strategy and marketing consulting firm Simon-Kucher & Partners surveyed more than 120 managers from the pharma and medtech industries in August and September of this year to […].

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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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Use the International Day of Disabled Persons to Assess Public Accessibility & More

HealthStream

The International Day of Disabled Persons shows how much work needs to be done, both here and around the world, to ensure that everyone has access to, and inclusion within, public structures and activities.

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Using digital therapeutics to treat anxiety, depression

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Primary topic: Patient Engagement Disable Auto Tagging: Short Headline: Using digital therapeutics to treat anxiety, depression Featured Decision Content: Region Tag: Global Edition

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Ada Health’s chief medical officer on AI and building trust in digital health tools

Mobi Health News

The Berlin-headquartered company's chief medical officer spoke at Slush, an event that took place in Finland last week.

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New York State HIE Is Lowering Healthcare Costs By As Much As $200 Million

Healthcare IT Today

A New York HIE has concluded that it’s having the impact supporters of data sharing have always hoped for – generating a substantial level of healthcare savings. According to an announcement by the New York eHealth Collaborative (NYeC), organizations using the Statewide Health Information Network for New York (SHIN-NY) are reducing needless healthcare spending in […].

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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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Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month Takes Aim at a Complicated & Elusive Foe

HealthStream

World Pancreatic Cancer Day and Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month are here. Use this time to study your risks and see your physician for routine bloodwork and a checkup.

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CMS.gov - Untitled Article

CMS.gov

As we enter into the final week of Medicare Open Enrollment, CMS is pleased to report that enrollment is brisk and we’re already seeing the positive impact of the new Medicare Plan Finder.

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DarioHealth targets physical retail with its mobile-friendly diabetes management platform

Mobi Health News

The announcement comes not long after competitor One Drop began rolling out its similar offering in Apple Stores and Walmarts.

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Data Analytics Journey Starts By Asking The Right Questions

Healthcare IT Today

Healthcare data is critically important. It holds the secret to optimized workflows, improved patient experiences plus sound financial planning…and that’s just what we can do TODAY with the data. With artificial intelligence, machine learning and advanced analytics who knows what value we will be able to squeeze from the terabytes of data we generate in […].

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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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The Pros & Pitfalls of Clinical Reasoning in Healthcare

HealthStream

Clinical reasoning, or clinical judgment, is a valuable and needed skill that nurses and other healthcare providers should cultivate, and also one that can be tricky to master and use properly.

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New York Eye Doctor Arrested for $8 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme

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 On November 22, 2019, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York Announced the indictment and arrest of an ophthalmologist for healthcare fraud. According to federal prosecutors, the eye doctor billed patients and insurance companies for millions of dollars for surgeries that he never performed from 2010 to 2017.

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Health education company Elsevier acquires medical education startup 3D4Medical

Mobi Health News

Following the acquisition 3D4Medical’s digital tools will be rolled into Elsevier’s suite of educational content.

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Providers Increasing Adoption of AI-Fueled Clinical Documentation Technology

Healthcare IT Today

The use of computer-assistant coding has been percolating along for a while now but hasn’t taken over the healthcare industry. However, it could find a much more extensive place in the industry in coming years as AI becomes more widely accepted within healthcare organizations, a new survey suggests. According to Black Book Research, which conducted […].

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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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2019: Healthcare IT gains new ground

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

2019: Year in Review It's been an eventful year for health IT. Of course, that's been the case every year over the past decade since the first meaningful use checks were mailed out, kickstarting the digital healthcare age as we know it. But at the tail end of the 'teens, we see a flowering of innovation that could only have been dreamed of in 2010.

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Hospitals Suffer Decline in Consumer Satisfaction

Health Populi

While customer satisfaction with health insurance plans slightly increased between 2018 and 2019, patient satisfaction with hospitals fell in all three settings where care is delivered — inpatient, outpatient, and the emergency room, according to the 2018-2019 ACSI Finance, Insurance and Health Care Report. ACSI polls about 300,000 U.S. consumers each year to gauge satisfaction with over 400 companies in 46 industries.

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Helsinki-headquartered Nightingale Health introduces consumer blood testing service

Mobi Health News

The newly unveiled product tracks health indicators related to cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes.

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Do You Wanna Reform Healthcare?

Healthcare IT Today

Happy Day after Thanksgiving and Black Friday! Are you out shopping or are you someone who prefers to avoid the stores on the busiest shopping day of the year? I love crowds, but I also think the deals have gotten worse. So, I’m always torn and could go either way. Since it’s a Holiday week, […].

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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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Patient co-creation is a tall, but worthwhile, order for health innovators

Mobi Health News

At last months' Connected Health Conference, payer, pharma, and patient stakeholders discussed the value — and potential pitfalls — of involving patients in all parts of the innovation process.

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Nines banks $16.5M for tele-radiology, AI imaging triage platform

Mobi Health News

Accel and 8VC headlined the Mount Sinai-affiliated startup's Series A.

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Popit cofounder talks expansion plans, new pharma collaborations

Mobi Health News

An interview with Timo Heikkilä, cofounder and chief operating officer of Finnish health tech startup Popit.

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Opinion: ePublic Health - Where tradition meets innovation

Mobi Health News

Vasileios Nittas, doctoral candidate at the Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Prevention Institute, University of Zurich, looks at the impact of social media and digital self-tracking tools on public 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.