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The Password Problem: Why Cybercriminals Target Healthcare

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Cybersecurity has been a major concern facing many digitalized businesses. Hackers have developed more sophisticated ways to breach security systems and steal essential data from businesses. Such security issues may cause significant financial loss and […].

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How we can avoid the 'telehealth cliff'

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

It's become common knowledge, at this point, that the flexibilities enabled by the federal government at the start of the COVID-19 public health emergency prompted an atmospheric jump in telehealth use. At the same time, the question has continued to loom: What will the future of those flexibilities – and, by extension, telehealth – look like?

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The Cost of Health Care for a Family of 4 in America Will Reach $28,256 in 2021

Health Populi

The good news for health care costs for a family of four in America is that they fell, for the first time in like, ever, in 2020. But like a déjà vu all over again, annual health care costs for a family of four enrolled in a PPO will climb to over $28,000 in 2021, based on the latest 2021 Milliman Medical Index (MMI). The first chart shows how health care costs declined in our Year of COVID, 2020, by over $1,000 for that hypothetical U.S. family.

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FDA greenlights Cognoa's tool to detect autism spectrum disorder in kids

Mobi Health News

Canvas Dx is indicated as an aid in the diagnosis of ASD in patients between the ages 18 months and 5 years old who are at risk of developmental delay.

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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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What Are the Benefits of Being a Nurse?

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Did you know that there are more than 3.8 million registered nurses across the United States? The career of a registered nurse is immensely popular for people who want to make a difference by choosing […]. The article What Are the Benefits of Being a Nurse?

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Emme, smart birth control case company, launches telemedicine service

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Emme, a health tech company that launched a birth control tracking smart case and app this past August, has now expanded its offerings into prescription delivery and telemedicine. The new service, called EmmeRx, will be available in 16 states initially, with expansion planned throughout the country. "There are many services that telehealth cannot replace, but our aim with our digital offering is to help make health management an everyday experience, rather than one that only happens at an a

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Femtech markets look beyond fertility, according to new report

Mobi Health News

Frost & Sullivan says the recent shift in attention away from primarily focusing on reproductive-age issues to untapped market areas will be a key factor to the sector’s growth.

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How Ketamine Therapy Is Transforming Treatment For Depression

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. When it comes to treatment-resistant mental health disorders like depression, ketamine therapy can work where other therapies have failed. While the drug carries a negative stigma because of its illegal use, it has been found to […]. The article How Ketamine Therapy Is Transforming Treatment For Depression appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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What is needed for telehealth's next big steps forward

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Troy Yoder, global healthcare leader at Cisco, leads healthcare innovation at the company and has helped healthcare provider organization clients double down in the last year – especially in virtual care. He believes this is just the beginning for telehealth and that this style of healthcare delivery will only accelerate in growth and evolve in the years ahead.

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Featured Health IT Job: Enterprise Project Manager

Healthcare IT Today

We like to regularly feature a healthcare IT job that might be of interest to readers. Today, we’re featuring the Enterprise Project Manager position that was recently posted on Healthcare IT Central. This position was posted by Stoltenberg Consulting Inc. and is in the Midwestern US. Here’s a description of the position: Enterprise Project Manager […].

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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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Advanced Human Imaging's smartphone-based derma AI gets CE mark

Mobi Health News

The technology can detect 588 common and rare skin conditions in 133 categories.

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What The CaptureRX Attack Means For The Future of Health IT

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, ReHack.com. The medical industry’s growing reliance on digital technologies has come with some increased risks. That became painfully evident for thousands of patients in the wake of a […].

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Pandemic allows CIOs to move with new speed, but cyber threats lie in wait

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

When the COVID-19 pandemic struck the U.S. early last year, life slowed down, even ground to a halt in many circumstances. But for health IT, things sped up. When new technologies were needed to solve fast-moving healthcare challenges, hospitals and health systems could not afford to wait the time it normally took to stand up IT. They needed help fast.

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Epic Requires Employees to Return to the Office by July 19 and Epic UGM Will Be In Person in August

Healthcare IT Today

News recently broke that Epic will be requiring their employees to return to the office starting July 19th. After Epic’s failed return to the office situation in August 2020, I think we all realized that it was just a matter of time before Epic was going to require people be back in the office. During […].

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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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ASMR is taking over the internet. So why does healthcare ignore it?

Mobi Health News

Studies show that ASMR is more than a feeling, but the science and healthcare communities have yet to embrace it.

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The Vital Role of Coordination of Benefits In Coordination of Care

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Ron Singh, senior vice president of coordination of benefits, HMS. As healthcare policies, regulations and payment models continue to shift in response to the ongoing pandemic, payment accuracy has grown increasingly complex and important […].

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Blessing Health System's school-based telehealth program is a hit

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

As rural communities strive to maintain access to quality healthcare, providers increasingly are forced to think outside the box to make sure patients receive the care they need and deserve. The Bureau of Health Workforce Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) found that 62.93% of primary care health professional shortage areas were located in rural areas, leaving patients and local healthcare providers searching for new solutions to fill the gaps.

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Return to the Office – #HITsm Chat Topic

Healthcare IT Today

We’re excited to share the topic and questions for this week’s #HITsm chat happening Friday, 6/4 at Noon ET (9 AM PT). This week’s chat will be hosted by John Lynn (@techguy) from @hcitoday on the topic “Return to Work the Office.” I love when people talk to the “Return to Work.” While we know […].

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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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Apple releases ECG app with A-Fib feature in Australia

Mobi Health News

The tech giant got both tools included in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods as Class IIa medical devices.

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Military Non-judicial Punishments or Article 15 Proceedings Are Not Criminal Convictions--Military and Former Military Physicians, Dentists and Nurses Should Know This

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 Our firm represents many military and former military health professionals. We are often asked how a non-judicial punishment or Article 15 proceeding will be treated for license applications, clinical privileges applications, and background screenings. Article 15 Non-judicial Punishment Is Not the Same as a Court-martial or a Criminal Proceeding.

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Does telehealth in Australia have a promising post-pandemic future?

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

B2B software comparison website Capterra has published the results of a study with over 1,000 Australians, detailing their perspectives and considerations about telehealth. Data was collected in April 2021 from Australians aged 18 and over, who had visited the doctor at least once a year, and had had a healthcare appointment within the last 12 months.

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Turning Investments into Opportunity – How Data Protection Can Be the Dark Horse of Healthcare

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Rob Courtney, Sr Director Healthcare / SLED, Veritas Technologies. Over the past year, the healthcare industry has transformed tremendously from the ways care is being delivered to the technology enabling that change. When the world shut down and people were forced to quarantine, healthcare providers had to find […].

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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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AFib patients using wearables go to the hospital more than peers, according to study

Mobi Health News

Researchers found that patients using the wearables are more llikely to undergo an ablation procedure than those not using the technology.

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The 21st Century Cures Act and Healthcare Information Blocking

Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

What is information blocking? Anything a healthcare provider knows is likely to interfere with the ability of a patient or other authorized person(s) to access, exchange, or use electronically protected health information (ePHI). Taking longer than allowed to respond to patients’ requests for access to their records, or not responding at all. Charging patients a fee to access their records via a patient portal/EHR.

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Providers face a magnetic pull toward in-person care, says ATA board chair

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The healthcare industry faces a pivotal moment in telehealth, said American Telemedicine Association Board Chair Dr. Joseph Kvedar on Tuesday. During his keynote address for the ATA's annual conference and expo, taking place throughout the month of June, Kvedar noted that the past year saw unprecedented growth for virtual care amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

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CareCloud Acquires MedMatica and Santa Rosa Consulting

Healthcare IT Today

CareCloud, Inc. (Nasdaq: MTBC) (Nasdaq: MTBCP), a leader in cloud-based healthcare technology and revenue cycle solutions, today announced its continued expansion into the hospital and health system market, through its acquisition of industry leading businesses that provide IT consulting, strategic advisory services and workforce augmentation solutions to hospitals in the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean.

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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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New accelerator aims to help pharma and digital health companies get on the same page

Mobi Health News

PharmStars will be launching its 10-week accelerator in the fall.

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What Do Democrats and Republicans Agree On? Allowing Government & Business to Negotiate Lower Rx Prices

Health Populi

People living in the U.S. have weathered over fifteen months of life-shifts for work, school, prayer, fitness, and social lives. So you might think that the most important public priority for Congress might have something to do with COVID-19, vaccines, or health insurance coverage. But across all priorities, it turns out that prescription drug costs rank higher in Americans’ minds than any other issue in the Kaiser Family Foundation Health Tracking Poll for June 2021.

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Glen Tullman: In the future, telehealth will just be 'health'

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Even as healthcare innovation has advanced over the last few decades, knotty problems remain – especially with regard to alignment and user experience. "Healthcare is more confusing, more complex and more costly than ever before, despite all of our efforts," said Transcarent CEO Glen Tullman at the American Telemedicine Association's annual conference this week.

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Leveling the Playing Field in Health Information Sharing: Complying with the 21st Century Cures Act

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Stephanie Jamison, Director of Regulatory Affairs, Greenway Health. Since its passage in late 2016, the bipartisan 21st Century Cures Act has been setting the stage to reform the healthcare sector. Its broad, overarching goals include increasing patient choice and access to healthcare, streamlining development and delivery of innovative […].

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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.