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Will Trade Data for (Cheaper) Health Care – USC’s View of the Future

Health Populi

Patients are now front-line payors in the U.S. health care system. As such, American health consumers are wrestling with sticker shock from surgical procedures, surprise medical bills weeks after leaving the hospital, and the cost of prescription drugs — whether six-figure oncology therapies or essential medicines like insulin and EpiPens. To manage personal health finances, patients-as-payors are increasingly willing to face trade-offs and change personal behaviors to lower health care costs, b

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Mobile patient engagement technology saves clinic $1.8M

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

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What’s A Virtual Reality Telehealth Clinic? This Company Says It’s Built One

Healthcare IT Today

I’ve written about telehealth for more than a decade. I’m familiar with VR and most of its cousins as well. And most everyone knows what a clinic is. But until today, I’d never heard of a vendor mashing up telehealth and VR and calling it a clinic. A few months ago, I wrote up a […].

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Israel's Sheba Hospital turns to telehealth to treat incoming coronavirus-exposed patients

Mobi Health News

Datos's remote patient monitoring platform and Tyto Care's connected devices will help the hospital treat and monitor patients in quarantine and at home.

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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.

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Most Workers and their Employers Want to Receive Digital Healthcare On-Demand

Health Populi

Most employers and their workers see the benefits of digital health in helping make health care more accessible and lower-cost, according to survey research published in Health on Demand from Mercer Marsh Benefits. Interestingly, more workers living in developing countries are keener on going digital for health than people working in wealthier nations.

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Better Decisions Call for Slow Medicine

Healthcare IT Today

Should you get a mammogram at age 45? Should you start taking a statin? Is now the time to get a hip replacement? You can go down rabbit holes trying to research these online, talk to friends about their experiences, or have a few too many opinions thrown at you in online communities. And when […].

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Academic institutions develop baby movement suit, smart diaper

Mobi Health News

Innovators are focusing in on baby tech, as researchers from the University of Helsinki display a new movement tracking outfit and a team from MIT rolls out a smart diaper.

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The Ill Health of Rural Hospitals in Four Charts

Health Populi

There are 1,844 rural hospitals operating in the U.S. That number is down by 19 in the 2019 calendar year, the worst year of rural hospital closings seen in the past decade. That hockey-stick growth of closures is shown in the first chart, where 34 rural hospitals shut down in the past 2 years. Rural U.S. hospitals are in poor fiscal health. “The accelerated rate at which rural hospitals are closing continues to unsettle the rural healthcare community and demands a more nuanced investigati

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Patient Misidentification Is Still Problematic For Hospitals

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Salman Rashid, creative marketer, RightPatient. Budgets and costs regarding IT are expanding more than ever- healthcare providers are increasingly focusing on requirements that demand up to date facilities as well as stability. This […]. The article Patient Misidentification Is Still Problematic For Hospitals appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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Patient Matching Errors Continue To Be Common

Healthcare IT Today

Patient matching problems are persistent across healthcare organizations and continue to pose patient safety risks, according to a new survey addressing these issues. The survey, which was conducted by the eHealth Initiative and commissioned by NextGate, included 118 respondents, roughly two-thirds of which were providers. Just over one-third were C-Suite executives, 31% were upper or […].

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Patient billing service MedPilot scores $1.5M

Mobi Health News

Jumpstart, TurnCap, Northcoast Fund, Wavemaker Three-Sixty Health, Valley Growth Ventures, and Hudson River Capital Partners participated in the round.

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The Federal Reserve Chairman Speaks Out on Health Care Costs: “Spending But Getting Nothing”

Health Populi

On February 12, 2020, the Chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of the U.S. submitted the Semiannual Monetary Policy Report to Congress and testified to the Senate Banking Committee. Chairman Jerome Powell detailed the current state of the economy, discussing the state of the macroeconomy, GDP growth, unemployment, inflation, and projections for 2022 and beyond.

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Tech to Help Enhance Your Health and Overall Well-Being

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. It is crucial that you work to improve your health and overall well-being on a regular basis. However, as a busy man, you may not necessarily have the ability to track everything and keep up […]. The article Tech to Help Enhance Your Health and Overall Well-Being appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven

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AMA Suggests that Telehealth Tech Use Is Up Since 2016, But Still Modest

Healthcare IT Today

A new survey has found that physician use of technology to provide telehealth or virtual visits has doubled since its previous study in 2016. This meshes well with other market research suggesting that a healthy cross-section of providers are preparing to get on board. However, despite the increased use of this technology, the absolute number […].

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Women's digital health startup Maven grabs $45M in Series C round

Mobi Health News

Icon Ventures led the round with participation from Sequoia, Oak HC/FT, Spring Mountain Capital, Female Founders Fund and Harmony Partners.

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What Healthcare Officials Need to Know About the Coronavirus COVID-19 (Part 1)

HealthStream

COVID-19 is a new coronavirus that has not been previously recognized in humans. It causes respiratory illness with symptoms of fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Symptoms range from mild, as with the common cold, to deadly. Global health officials are on alert!

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Vyne Acquires Renaissance Electronic Services, Broadening Its Dental Portfolio

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Vyne, a market leader in health information exchange and electronic healthcare communication management, announced today that it has acquired Renaissance Electronic Services, LLC, an Indianapolis-based technology company providing EDI products and services to dental practices […].

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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Attackers Use Coronavirus Fears To Fuel Malicious Activity

Healthcare IT Today

Sadly, it’s predictable that crooks, swindlers and others with malicious intent would take advantage of the fear surrounding the international outbreak of an unexpected and little-known disease. As it turns out, the Coronavirus epidemic is no exception. According to researchers at Proofpoint, in recent times attackers have sent out hundreds of thousands of malicious messages […].

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Insulet's Omnipod to integrate with Dexcom, Abbott CGMs for automated, smartphone-controlled dosing

Mobi Health News

Both CGM competitors announced integrations with Insulet yesterday during the Advanced Technologies & Treatment for Diabetes Congress in Madrid.

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Planning Annual Required Training – A Healthcare Compliance Case Study

HealthStream

To illustrate the difficulty that a typical healthcare provider may encounter when planning annual required training, we offer the example of just one role in a single state—a respiratory therapist in Tennessee

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7 Tips To Improve Communication At Your Healthcare Practice

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Simon Mikail, co-founder and head of operations, 405 Ads. Providing quality care and achieving better clinical outcomes for patients are two goals that drive most physicians and healthcare providers. Effective communication between patients and […].

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Real-Life Examples of HIPAA Violations and How to Avoid Them

Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer

Download our 30-minute webinar where we delve into real-life examples of HIPAA violations and preventative measures every organization should know! You will learn: The critical factors that lead to HIPAA violations and how to identify them. Three compelling real-life cases of organizations that faced severe HIPAA penalties. Proven strategies to safeguard YOUR organization against HIPAA violations.

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Usability in Health IT – #HITsm Chat Topic

Healthcare IT Today

We’re excited to share the topic and questions for this week’s #HITsm chat happening Friday, 2/21 at Noon ET (9 AM PT). This week’s chat will be hosted by Bennett Lauber (@uuAbility). The ISO 9241 standard presents the definition of usability as Effective Efficient and Satisfying in a specified context of use. Almost every App, Website, or […].

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Nebula Genomics launches $299 direct-to-consumer whole genome sequencing

Mobi Health News

Nebula is pitching this new product as a more secure and informative alternative to mainstream consumer genomic products.

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Preventing the Spread of the Three Most Common Blood-Borne Pathogens

HealthStream

Understand how to prevent the spread of the three most common blood-borne pathogens. Know the essential elements in the creation of a safety culture that will minimize the risks of exposure to blood borne pathogens for employees and patients.

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CMS.gov - Untitled Article

CMS.gov

Last April, I was proud to announce the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS’) five-part strategy to help ensure safety and quality in America’s nursing homes. The strategy is multi-faceted, focusing on Strengthening Oversight, Enhancing Enforcement, Increasing Transparency, Improving Quality, and Putting Patients Over Paperwork. We’re examining each of these topics more closely so we can provide transparent, detailed information about how CMS is keeping nursing home patients and resid

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.