Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
APRIL 5, 2021
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, it presented Portland, Oregon-based Legacy Health with a multitude of staffing challenges where clinicians and staff were unable to come to work safely in the hospitals and clinics. Legacy Health had an established telehealth program, which involves specialty-care services providing remote consultations to a variety of facilities.
Electronic Health Reporter
APRIL 8, 2021
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. One peek at the medical equipment sites like heartlandmedical should make you realize how the healthcare industry has changed in the last century. Some of the technologies used in hospitals today were not perceived as […]. The article The Biggest Milestones In The History of Medicine appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
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Health Populi
APRIL 6, 2021
Trust in the technology industry has crashed to an all-time low based on the 2021 Edelman Trust Barometer. As Richard Edelman, CEO, concisely asserted , “Tech loses its halo.” The first chart shows the one-year trend on trust across industries through U.S. consumers’ eyes. Most industries lost citizens’ trust between 2020 and 2021, most notably, Technology, dropping the greatest margin at 9 points.
Mobi Health News
APRIL 8, 2021
Starting this month, eligible Fitbit Sense users can participate in the study, which will look into how pulse arrival time can be used to measure blood pressure. .
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
APRIL 7, 2021
While use of telemedicine technologies has been soaring throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and success stories abound, not every healthcare provider organization has been satisfied with virtual care. One example of just such a provider is Windrose Health Network, a federally qualified health center based in Greenwood, Indiana, near Indianapolis. Here's an easy way to explain the telehealth situation there: Physicians were volunteering to take eight-to-ten-hour shifts in full PPE in their open
Electronic Health Reporter
APRIL 6, 2021
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. What is a Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) Software? RCM software links various administrative and clinical components together with claims processing, payments, and revenue generation. Every quality Healthcare Information system has a dedicated RCM module built […].
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Mobi Health News
APRIL 9, 2021
GE Research has received a grant from the NIH to develop sensors that can be embedded into mobile devices to detect COVID-19 particles on their surfaces. .
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
APRIL 5, 2021
A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Network Open found that while telehealth grew across surgical specialties in response to the COVID-10 pandemic, rates have declined as in-person care resumed. The study found that among 4,405 Michigan-based surgeons, telehealth use peaked in April 2020, with a slow decline after June through September.
Health Populi
APRIL 9, 2021
This week, Raley’s, a grocery chain based in California, released its first-ever Raley’s 2020 Impact Report. “Imagine a grocery store with a higher purpose,” the landing page for the company’s social impact resources calls us to do. In today’s post, I explore — or chew on, if you will — Raley’s Report through the lens of health, wellness, and social factors key to citizens living full and resilient lives.
Healthcare IT Today
APRIL 8, 2021
The following is a guest article by Michael Clark, CEO at DeliverHealth. EHRs have been implemented for nearly two decades in healthcare and many usability issues still remain. Of these, one of the top issues reported by physician users in virtually every EHR usability study is clinical documentation. The ONC concurs. As stated in their […].
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Mobi Health News
APRIL 7, 2021
The integration is aimed at boosting data collection. .
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
APRIL 5, 2021
Health technology company Solve.Care has announced the expansion of its Global Telehealth Exchange, a virtual health service platform, to India. The GTHE, built on blockchain technology, serves as a global directory where doctors who have undergone a strict verification process can join and offer their services to patients anywhere around the world.
Electronic Health Reporter
APRIL 7, 2021
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Greg Kefer, CMO, LifeLink. Whether it’s a recording in an unknown language, or a promise to get rich, or an offer for free solar panels, the volume of useless, intrusive noise has trained everyone […]. The article The Emerging Healthcare Call Center Opportunity: Fewer Agents, Unlimited Scale, Better Engagement appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
Healthcare IT Today
APRIL 5, 2021
The following is a guest article by Risa Takenaka, Product Marketing Manager – SMS API & Wireless at Telnyx. The healthcare industry in the US has long been the subject of spirited discussions. With both costs and chronic disease on the rise, improving efficiencies within the medical field is long overdue. Thankfully, recent advancements in IoT technology […].
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Mobi Health News
APRIL 8, 2021
The study found that patients using AliveCor Kardia Mobile required fewer follow-up EGCs and cardiac monitoring than their peers in the control group.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
APRIL 6, 2021
The biotechnology company AstraZeneca announced on Tuesday that it would be collaborating with Massachusetts General Hospital to create and clinically validate patient-centric digital health solutions. According to the company, the collaboration will use AstraZeneca's new AMAZE disease management platform to study heart failure and asthma management.
Electronic Health Reporter
APRIL 6, 2021
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Life can never be 100 percent safe. (And believe it or not, that’s a good thing). And, for that reason, you will get injured at some point along the way. It’s practically inevitable. Injury, though, […]. The article Accelerated Healing: What Is It?
Healthcare IT Today
APRIL 9, 2021
If you’re not following what’s happening in the world of remote patient monitoring (RPM), you should be. There are literally hundreds of RPM companies that are exploring a wide variety of ways you can approach RPM and chronic care management and many are showing really promising results. It’s not hard to see how these technologies […].
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.
Mobi Health News
APRIL 7, 2021
The technology release launches the delayed MedTech Funding Mandate that accelerates uptake of innovative treatments and therapies.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
APRIL 7, 2021
Primary topic: Privacy & Security.
Electronic Health Reporter
APRIL 6, 2021
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Families sometimes consider sending seniors to nursing homes for more hands-on care as they age. For those fearful of questionable living conditions, neglectful assisted-living staff, and lacking safety alert systems, a home care agency may […].
Healthcare IT Today
APRIL 6, 2021
Early on in the pandemic, the University of Washington struggled with a problem faced by many of its peers. In racing to keep up with the explosion of COVID-19 cases, its UW Medicine division was hard-pressed to support clinicians as their needs evolved during the pandemic. While the challenge was great, the IT team managed […].
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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
APRIL 8, 2021
Using a phone’s camera and flash, the MFine Pulse detects light absorption in a user’s fingertip which is then processed via a proprietary algorithm to measure SpO2.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
APRIL 6, 2021
Verizon Business on Monday announced its new BlueJeans Telehealth technology. The company bills it as a simple and accessible means of connecting patients and providers remotely via video. WHY IT MATTERS. Expected to be generally available next month, BlueJeans Telehealth is designed to offer an intuitive experience for patients, providers and administrators, says Verizon.
Electronic Health Reporter
APRIL 6, 2021
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. The world is becoming more digitized, with technology now being used to enhance all sectors including healthcare. There are lots of developments that are evidence of this including the use of artificial intelligence, machine learning, […]. The article How Telehealth Transformed Medical Care During The Pandemic appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
Healthcare IT Today
APRIL 7, 2021
We like to regularly feature a healthcare IT job that might be of interest to readers. Today, we’re featuring the Lead Epic Professional Billing Analyst position that was recently posted on Healthcare IT Central. This position was posted by Boston Children’s Hospital and is in Boston. Here’s a description of the position: At Boston Children’s […].
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Mobi Health News
APRIL 5, 2021
Rock Health reports $6.7 billion in digital health funding in Q1, a majority of which comes from rounds worth more than $100 million. .
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
APRIL 8, 2021
Primary topic: Workforce.
Electronic Health Reporter
APRIL 6, 2021
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Did you know that more than 3.5 billion individuals have some type of oral illness? Also, only 60% of Americans had a regular dental visit over the recent year. A routine dental visit is fundamental […]. The article Reasons Why You Should Visit A Dentist Regularly appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
Healthcare IT Today
APRIL 7, 2021
Having written about EMR and EHR software for 15 years, it’s amazing to think how far we’ve come. When I first started writing about EMR software, we were also talking about putting high speed internet and wifi into the office as well. Then, the HITECH Act provided $36 billion of stimulus money and required EHR […].
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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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