Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
MAY 20, 2019
UPMC has launched a new company, Infectious Disease Connect, that seeks to boost ID services using telehealth technology – helping providers improve outcomes and lower costs by reducing transfers and treating patients in their own communities. WHY IT MATTERS. UPMC already offers infectious disease services to some patients via telemedicine and has for several years.
Electronic Health Reporter
MAY 20, 2019
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. In a drive for standardization, the proposed U.S. Core Data for Interoperability1, mandated by the 2015 21st Century Cure Act2, calls for the identification and refinement of a basic set of clinical data to be required for all electronic health records.
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Health Populi
MAY 23, 2019
Samsung introduced BotCare , a caring robot, at CES 2019. BotCare is part of the company’s Bixby, an AI platform that supports Samsung’s robotic offerings for environmental health (air), retail, and healthcare. Think: medication reminders and around-the-house services that a human homecare aid might perform, among other medical support tasks.
Mobi Health News
MAY 23, 2019
For many, self-monitoring is becoming a new philosophy for life, argues digital health journalist and blogger Artur Olesch.
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!
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
MAY 22, 2019
Norwalk Hospital in Connecticut has opened a telestroke program that allows neurologists to remotely consult with emergency medicine clinicians and evaluate patients, diagnose stroke and order treatment. WHY IT MATTERS. The HIPAA-compliant communications equipment used for the service is designed to help expedite the evaluation of potential stroke patients by a neurologist.
Electronic Health Reporter
MAY 20, 2019
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By David Niewolny, director of healthcare market, Real-Time Innovations, Inc. (RTI). We live in a world where medical errors are the third leading cause of death behind cancer and cardiac disease, leading to more than 200,000 preventable deaths every year.
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Mobi Health News
MAY 24, 2019
From blood delivery by drone to open-source EHRs, innovators are tackling the health needs and special challenges of the region with technology.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
MAY 23, 2019
Language service provider Stratus Video, announced their acquisition of InDemand Interpreting, a portfolio company of Health Enterprise Partners (HEP), with the aim of improving health equity for deaf, limited English proficient and hard of hearing patients. WHY IT MATTERS. InDemand specializes in the video-remote-interpreting (VRI) market and provides access to medically qualified or certified interpreters through video, audio and geolocation technology.
Electronic Health Reporter
MAY 21, 2019
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Kannan Sreedhar, corporate consulting director of healthcare, Avaya. The need for value-based healthcare has never been greater in the United States. Research shows that six out of 10 adults have a chronic disease being treated, and 60 percent of those adults have more than one healthcare institution treating them.
Health Blawg
MAY 21, 2019
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Mobi Health News
MAY 20, 2019
Researchers at the University of Washington have created a new app that was able to detect fluid in the middle ear in pediatric patients.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
MAY 23, 2019
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Electronic Health Reporter
MAY 20, 2019
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. The EMEA market for electronic health record (EHR) IT is estimated to have been worth $3.7B in 2018 (both acute and ambulatory applications) according to Signify Research’s 2019 global EMR market report. However, only one vendor, Cerner, is estimated to have had a double-digit revenue share in 2018.
Health Blawg
MAY 21, 2019
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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.
Mobi Health News
MAY 21, 2019
The pharmas will be employing Verily's Project Baseline platform to streamline recruitment and data collection during clinical research.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
MAY 22, 2019
Sponsor: West Networks Primary topic: Network Infrastructure Topic: Clinical Network Infrastructure Telehealth Resource Central: Upcoming Webinars External url: [link] Thumbnail: Body: Disable Auto Tagging: Short Headline: Redefining Connectivity: Transforming Patient Care and Operations with SD-WAN
Electronic Health Reporter
MAY 22, 2019
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By William Ayres, director of financial management, Grant Thornton LLP. A key element in achieving end-to-end revenue cycle success in any healthcare operation is proper dedication and maintenance of workflow tools, and those systems that support processes that help organizations meet net revenue expectations.
Health Law Gurus
MAY 22, 2019
(This is the first in a two-part article on healthcare data transparency and how providers and payers can leverage transparency as a population health opportunity.). The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is launching new value-based programs with great fervor as a central strategy to bend the healthcare cost curve. Value-based reimbursement models linked to achieving the Triple Aim have received broad bipartisan support and are widely seen as a new ‘normal’ within healthcare.
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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.
Mobi Health News
MAY 21, 2019
The new tools will include a high-resolution population density map with demographic estimates, a movement map and network coverage map.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
MAY 22, 2019
Author: Validic Sponsor: Validic Primary topic: Analytics Topic: Analytics Patient Engagement Population Health Telehealth Resource Central: Upcoming Webinars External url: [link] Thumbnail: Body: Sponsor: Validic Disable Auto Tagging: Short Headline: Best Practices in Utilizing Patient-Generated Health Data: Opportunities in Preventive Wellness, Population Health, and Remote Care
Electronic Health Reporter
MAY 24, 2019
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Ken Lynch, founder and CEO, Reciprocity Labs. If your organization handles protected health information (PHI) or electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI), you should be well aware of the Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act known commonly as HIPAA.
HealthStream
MAY 24, 2019
Some healthcare jobs can be hazardous to an employee’s health. If healthcare organizations are not paying attention to employees’ needs or to improving the workload and environment, they may find themselves having big problems with retention. The HealthStream article, 7 Common Reasons People Leave Healthcare Jobs and What to Do about It, looks at the labor market, examines trends involving hiring, job previews, and the work environment, and connects these key areas to the retention p
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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.
Mobi Health News
MAY 21, 2019
To see light as a prescription digital therapeutic for PTSD patients affected by nightmares, NightWare is testing its app among veterans and the general public.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
MAY 21, 2019
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Electronic Health Reporter
MAY 22, 2019
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Alif Saleh, chief executive office, Scipher Medicine With hundreds of thousands of clinical trials currently underway worldwide, we are continuously seeing innovation applied to how we treat and cure diseases, but the traditional four-phase method of getting there has not been updated since 1963.
HealthStream
MAY 23, 2019
A comprehensive coding audit requires thoughtful preparation, including identifying its goals and scope, in order to achieve the desired results.
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Mobi Health News
MAY 22, 2019
This morning MassBio hosted a panel on the use cases for the technology in clinical trials and beyond.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
MAY 20, 2019
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Electronic Health Reporter
MAY 21, 2019
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Balu Nair is chief technology officer at Gray Matter Analytics. America’s healthcare system is notoriously disjointed, with patchwork information technology and disparate data. The quest for interoperability as an answer – the ability to easily share health records between sites of care – has had varying levels of success.
HealthStream
MAY 22, 2019
Understanding the risks inherent in sterile and nonsterile compounding and incorporating established standards into daily practice are essential for patient safety. Education and training are essential for anyone involved in compounding medication.
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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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