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Connected health tools can play a vital role in the COVID-19 crisis

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Even before the COVID-19 crisis, the healthcare industry faced a number of challenges: physician shortages, clinicians overwhelmed by changes and population health needs. The center of care has also shifted, noted Mike Braham, CEO of the connected health platform Trapollo, during a recent sponsored HIMSS20 Digital session. "There was a big focus on 'aging in place,'" said Braham during the session, Leveraging Connected Health Solutions for COVID-19 and Beyond.

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No Surprise: Most Healthcare Technology Conversations About COVID-19 Revolve Around The Adoption of Telehealth

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Jeff Fallon, chairman and CEO, eVideon Healthcare. Hospitals are changing their approach to patient care as a result of COVID-19. Though this may seem obvious, most healthcare technology conversations about COVID-19 revolve around the […]. The article No Surprise: Most Healthcare Technology Conversations About COVID-19 Revolve Around The Adoption of Telehealth appeared first on electronic

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The Latest Health Technology Vision and Consumer Behavior Insights From Accenture

Health Populi

The COVID-19 pandemic hastened digital transformation for both the health care industry and for individuals — as health consumers, patients, caregivers, and health citizens. Two new reports from Accenture update our understanding of the changed health consumer in the context of both “home: and the health care ecosystem. These reports are Accenture’s annual Digital Health Technology Vision 202 0 , and an analysis of the firm’s Wave 7 of consumer research, answering the que

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When will medical simulation catch up to consumer video games?

Mobi Health News

In a HIMSS20 Digital session, Level Ex CEO Sam Glassenberg discusses his company's efforts to bridge the gap.

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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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Sound security practices key to fulfilling telehealth's promise, study shows

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

More than 70 percent of respondents polled by cybersecurity firm CynergisTek say they'll keep using telehealth services, even once the pandemic subsides. But they also say privacy and data security are big concerns – and that breaches involving virtual care technologies could cause them to stop using telehealth or switch physicians. WHY IT MATTERS.

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Off Topic: Coronavirus Community Connection and Relaxation – #HITsm Chat Topic

Healthcare IT Today

We’re excited to share the topic and questions for this week’s #HITsm chat happening Friday, 8/21 at Noon ET (9 AM PT). This week’s chat will be hosted by John Lynn (@techguy) from @hcittoday on the topic of “Off Topic: Coronavirus Community Connection and Relaxation“. Life is hard. Coronavirus and lots of other things in the […].

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G42 Healthcare introduces wearable technology to COVID-19 vaccine trial

Mobi Health News

The Abu Dhabi technology company is currently spearheading the world’s first Phase III trials of one vaccine, with volunteers from the UAE and Bahrain taking part.

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COVID-19 and the future of care delivery

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The opportunity to deliver a session for new healthcare students on the subject of telehealth is an enjoyable one. However, these sessions usually begin with a hurdle to be overcome – that of terminology. Discussion on the definitions for telehealth, telecare, telemedicine and other terms under the digital health and care umbrella is always required, and will be discussed in greater detail during the HIMSS & Health 2.0 European Digital Event taking place on 7-11 September 2020.

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A Telehealth Visit vs In Person Visit Chart Update

Healthcare IT Today

Many of you might remember when we shared the amazing explosion of telehealth visits thanks to COVID-19. It really is astounding to see how healthcare organizations were able to convert to telehealth visits so quickly and how patients embraced telehealth as an option. However, we all knew that telehealth wouldn’t last forever as in-person visits […].

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How Vendor Neutral Archives (VNAs) Are Changing The Medical Landscape

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Devin Partida, technology writer and the Editor-in-Chief of the digital magazine, ReHack.com The healthcare industry, like many other sectors today, is becoming increasingly digitized and data-driven. This transition into a digital landscape comes with various […].

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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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China’s JD Health launches “family doctor” telehealth service

Mobi Health News

The company has recruited about 300 full-time doctors working as the core team for the “family doctor” services.

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Many children respond better to therapists on a telehealth screen than face to face

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MEBS Counseling, a community-based behavioral health provider, offers children and their families evidence-based behavioral health services in the Northern Kentucky area. The agency delivers counseling and community-based services, including psychotherapy, behavioral health assessments and targeted case management (TCM), for children and adults with complex emotional and behavioral needs.

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Modernizing Medicine EHR’s Approach to Telehealth – EHR Telehealth Series

Healthcare IT Today

As part of our ongoing series of telehealth interviews with EHR vendors, we’re excited to share our interview with Patric Edmondson, Chief Technology Officer and Dr. Andrew Rosenthal, Medical Director of Plastic Surgery at Modernizing Medicine. In this series, we talk with an EHR vendors to better understand how they’re approaching telehealth.

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The Mental Health Impacts of COVID-19 – Trauma- and Stress-Related Disorders in the Pandemic

Health Populi

The CDC calculated that some 200,000 American lives would be lost to the coronavirus pandemic by Labor Day weekend 2020. Beyond the tragic mortality in the U.S. come morbidity impacts hitting mental health in America, hard. And some people are being hit-harder than others, a report from the Centers for Disease Control details. Overall, 4 in 10 people in the U.S. reported at least one adverse mental or behavioral health symptom in the last week of June 2020.

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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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Health tech companies claim their largest share of the Inc. 5,000 to date with 123 entries

Mobi Health News

This year's collection of fast-growing digital health, health IT, medical device and consumer digital wellness companies dwarfed the 61 spotted by MobiHealthNews on last year's list.

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Adventist Health partners with Synchronous to provide AI-driven behavioral telehealth

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Adventist Health, a Sacramento area faith-based health system, announced this week that it was partnering with the artificial intelligence-driven behavioral telehealth company Synchronous Health. Through the partnership, said Adventist, the organizations will codevelop behavioral health solutions to address community needs. According to the companies, Adventist is already using the Synchronous Health platform to address trauma and burnout among its caregivers and to address depression and isolat

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Millions Of Elderly Patients In U.S. Aren’t Prepared To Participate in Telehealth Visits

Healthcare IT Today

New research appearing in a high-profile medical journal suggests that millions of U.S. seniors aren’t ready to participate fully – or in some cases, at all – in telehealth visits due to a lack of technical knowledge or health-related issues. The study, which was published in JAMA Internal Medicine, looked the degree to which U.S. […].

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Technology That Will Help Businesses Thrive After COVID

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Life as we know has it changed in many different ways, and one of the biggest factors is how we go about our daily lives and how we may operate businesses in the future. The […]. The article Technology That Will Help Businesses Thrive After COVID appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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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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Early data from Fitbit study indicates it can predict COVID-19 before symptoms show

Mobi Health News

Fitbit may be able to detect COVID-19 in patients before they start to feel symptoms, based on early findings from the company’s “Assessment of physiological signs associated with COVID-19 measured using wearable devices” preprint study. The study includes preliminary data that has yet to be peer reviewed by a medical journal.

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Motic Digital Pathology launches telepathology program globally

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Motic Digital Pathology this week announced the global launch of its telepathology program, which allows pathologists to connect with labs and patients around the world. The company says the platform supports most slide formats on the market, allowing for multi-site management, international pathology and other collaborative projects. WHY IT MATTERS.

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Possible Discrimination Against Remote Workforce

Healthcare IT Today

One of the big optimization lessons learned as people quickly shifted to remote work was that if one person is remote, then everyone should connect in as if they were remote (whether they’re remote or not). It creates some really tough dynamics if a few people are hopping on Zoom or Google Meet remotely and […].

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The Role of Digital Resources In Preparing Nursing Students

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. The duties of a registered nurse remain very much hands-on and in person. However, much of the learning and training to become an RN is done digitally. The trend took off during the coronavirus pandemic, […]. The article The Role of Digital Resources In Preparing Nursing Students appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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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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Digital Diagnostics acquires dermatology focused startup 3Derm

Mobi Health News

Digital Diagnostics, formerly IDx, is looking to expand into the skin health space with this new purchase.

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HIMSSCast: Primary care docs are adopting new tools, but maintaining the human core

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

In a wide-ranging discussion, Mathematica Senior Fellow Dr. Diane Rittenhouse joins host Jonah Comstock and Healthcare IT News Senior Editor Kat Jercich to talk about the unique impact of COVID-19 on primary care, how digital tools like telehealth can help, and how primary care providers can move forward in this new world. We talk about why primary care is important and how technology can only go so far in what is fundamentally a very human field.

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A Look at Virtual Care In Action

Healthcare IT Today

Having been part of the world of healthcare IT for 15 years now, it’s great to be able to look back at the history of how health IT and what’s now being called virtual care has evolved. When I started, virtually no healthcare organizations had an EHR. Now, everyone does. The iphone didn’t exist and […]. The post A Look at Virtual Care In Action first appeared on Healthcare IT Today.

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HIPAA Celebrates A Birthday: COVID-19, HIPAA and Your Rights

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Dr. Phyllis Miller, Ph.D., RHIA, RHIT, CHPS, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, AHIMA ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer As August 21, 2020 marks the 24th anniversary of Bill Clinton’s HIPAA Law, it is not a bad time […]. The article HIPAA Celebrates A Birthday: COVID-19, HIPAA and Your Rights appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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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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Early smart clothing firm OMSignal is out of business

Mobi Health News

After declaring bankruptcy at the beginning of 2019, the Canadian company sold some of its patents to Honeywell.

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Jordanian telehealth solution to provide free medical access for Beirut residents

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Jordan’s Altibbi has announced it is to provide free telehealth consultations for Beirut residents “to support the overstretched healthcare system in Lebanon.” This comes following the devastating explosions that recently took place in the capital. Dubbing itself as the “first and largest platform in the Arab region that offers telemedicine consultation services”, Altibbi will provide the free Arabic-language consultations for a month, allowing anyone who needs medi

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The Importance of Handling Legacy EHR Data During the Move to a New EHR

Healthcare IT Today

While many EHR projects were put on hold or at least slowed down during COVID-19, we’re starting to see many of these projects revving back up. Just because COVID-19 happened doesn’t mean it changed the fact that many healthcare organizations need to upgrade and switch out their EHR software or consolidate onto one EHR. In […].

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5 Trends In Healthcare Apps Market

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Seeking professional help in the healthcare industry has become much easier than it was before. Thanks to technology that enabled us to lead a healthy life through healthcare mobile apps. In recent times, there has […]. The article 5 Trends In Healthcare Apps Market appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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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.