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Survey: Americans’ perceptions of telehealth in the COVID-19 era

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The rapid spread of coronavirus COVID-19 is taxing traditional methods of healthcare delivery. The sheer number of suspected cases of the virus, the pace at which it is spreading, and the desire to have as many people as possible practice social distancing or shelter-in-place have made it more challenging for individuals to receive care in a traditional, in-person setting.

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Digital health funding is off to a roaring start in 2020

Mobi Health News

Despite the onset of COVID-19 throughout the world, the first quarter of 2020 were host to healthy digital health investment.

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MassHealth Partners with Maven To Offer Immediate Free Access To Telemedicine During COVID-19

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Maven, the largest telemedicine provider for women’s and family health, announced a new partnership with MassHealth, the Massachusetts, Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program. MassHealth will provide free telemedicine appointments for members with COVID-19 […].

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$200 Million COVID-19 Telehealth Program from FCC as Part of CARES Act

Healthcare IT Today

This weekend we covered some of the billions of healthcare funding that was included in the CARES Act. One area of CARES Act funding we didn’t highlight for healthcare was $200 million in COVID-19 Telehealth funding that will be administered by the FCC. Here are the most relevant details from the announcement: About the COVID-19 […].

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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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How COVID-19 is impacting hospitals' IT purchasing decisions

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The coronavirus pandemic is throwing a new factor into hospitals' calculations about how to proceed with current and future healthcare IT implementations. As provider organizations face a surge of new cases, or anticipate capacity challenges in the near future, they're reconsidering the speed with which they can conduct current implementations because of limitations in IT-staff capacity and the heavy demands that high patient loads are placing on clinical staff.

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How the Coronavirus and Technology Are Reshaping Home-Work, -Life and -Health

Health Populi

As people conform to the #StayHome lifestyle to #FlattenTheCurve of the coronavirus pandemic, technology is transforming peoples’ home lives for working, playing, and socializing. The Consumer Technology Association has conducted the COVID-19 Impact Study assessing the use of technology at home , exploring U.S. households’ changing behaviors for consuming content, stocking the pantry, engaging with social media, and using online health and fitness tools.

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Major CMS Waivers and Regulatory Changes During COVID-19 Pandemic

Healthcare IT Today

Yesterday, CMS announced an unprecedented level of Blanket Waivers and Regulatory changes to allow healthcare organizations to better deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. Many states had requested these waivers and been granted them, but now it applies to any state. AHIP has said that payers will follow suit in overwhelmed areas. AHIP has collated many […].

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Treating mental health through telehealth during time of coronavirus

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Primary topic: Telehealth Disable Auto Tagging: Short Headline: Treating mental health through telehealth during time of coronavirus Featured Decision Content: Region Tag: Global Edition Right Now:

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To combat COVID-19, FCC's Ajit Pai proposes $200M telehealth investment program

Mobi Health News

The proposal would fully fund telehealth services and devices for eligible healthcare providers, although some aren't pleased with its exclusion of for-profit hospitals.

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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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Honor Your Doctor – It’s National Doctors Day Today (and EveryDay)

Health Populi

Today, March 30, is National Doctors Day. We honor doctors annually on this day. But every day, we must honor physicians for bolstering the health and wellness of our fellow Americans, our beloved families and friends, and our selves. The Coronavirus Pandemic reminds us of the precious and scarce resource that is our national supply of physicians in America — numbering about 750,000 active clinicians in the U.S. according to the U.S.

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Using Virtual Care Inside a Hospital Makes an Impact

Healthcare IT Today

In a one-on-one interview with Healthcare IT Today, Wendy Deibert, VP of Clinical Solutions at Caregility, shared a surprising way to use telehealth: internally at a healthcare organization to monitor patients. This helps keep staff safe and reduces workload – top priorities during this COVID-19 pandemic. Telehealth has been a hot topic in healthcare IT […].

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VA COVID-19 response plan stresses telehealth, virtual care services

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has released its COVID-19 Response Plan, which seeks to implement two zones within all inpatient units, one for dedicated staff and space to care for COVID-19 patients and a second zone for all other care. WHY IT MATTERS. The primary goal of the operations plan is to protect Veterans and staff from acquiring COVID-19 infection by leveraging technology and communications, and by using dedicated staff and space to care for COVID-19 patients.

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Heart Health Intelligence scores $2.2M for its heart data collecting toilet seat

Mobi Health News

The seat can collect data on a patient's heart rate, blood pressure, cardiac output, ECG and blood oxygenation.

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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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The American Hospital Association and AVIA Launch New Tool to Support Members on the Front Lines of the COVID-19 Crisis: Introducing the COVID-19 Digital Response Pulse

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. The American Hospital Association (AHA) and AVIA are reaching out to all AHA members with a new tool for rapid, critical support to deal with COVID-19. The nationwide roll out of the COVID-19 Digital Response […]. The article The American Hospital Association and AVIA Launch New Tool to Support Members on the Front Lines of the COVID-19 Crisis: Introducing the COVID-19 Digital Response Pulse

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Managing Temporary Hospital Sites During COVID-19 Outbreak

Healthcare IT Today

For most hospitals, setting up robust temporary field operations for COVID-19 care is a new and difficult challenge. Fortunately, health leaders can turn to professionals with experience establishing temporary hospitals, such as members of the military. According to an article by Jason Hall, a retired Air Force colonel, the U.S. military frequently sets up field […].

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To combat COVID-19, FCC's Ajit Pai proposes $200M telehealth investment program

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

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How stakeholders should push digital health services to fight COVID-19

Mobi Health News

German-based Ralf Jahns, MD at Research2Guidance explains the role of different stakeholders in fighting COVID-19.

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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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RNs At 15 HCA Hospitals To Protest Lack of COVID-19 Preparedness

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Registered nurses at 15 HCA Healthcare hospitals in seven states began actions to protest a lack of preparedness by the nation’s largest hospital chain that they say places nurses, other staff, and patients at risk […]. The article RNs At 15 HCA Hospitals To Protest Lack of COVID-19 Preparedness appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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3D Printing Emerges As Option For Addressing Healthcare Equipment Shortages

Healthcare IT Today

As the demand for healthcare equipment rises, manufacturers are struggling to meet the demand. In response, some are turning to 3D printing as an extra option for providing the supplies providers need. For example, one tech firm which makes 3D printers is helping to solve a nationwide shortage of COVID-19 test swabs by scaling up […].

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Art Therapy in the COVID-19 Era: Inspirations Abound from Munch to Dutch Masters and Toilet Tissue

Health Populi

Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, said, “Variety of form and brilliancy of color in the object presented to patients are an actual means of recovery.” We all need some #ArtTherapy in this #StayHome COVID-19 era, #AloneTogether to #FlattenTheCurve. Yes, I’ve been spending too much time connecting on social media. Can you tell I’m in dire need of some art therapy?

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Biolidics to launch ten-minute rapid test kits for COVID-19

Mobi Health News

The medtech company has obtained provisional authorization from Singapore’s HSA for its rapid test kit to be used in Singapore.

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The Role of Technology in Remote Patient Monitoring

Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is transforming healthcare by enabling providers to track patient health outside traditional clinical settings. This blog explores the role of technology in RPM, including wearable devices, mobile apps, and connected medical tools that collect and share real-time data. Discover how RPM expands care access, improves outcomes, enhances patient engagement, and reduces costs by shifting from reactive to proactive care.

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The Problem With Surprise Medical Billing

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Terry Rowinski, president & CEO, Health Payment Systems, Inc. We’ve seen it time and time again—a patient receives services from an out-of-network provider at an in-network facility and is surprised with a huge medical […]. The article The Problem With Surprise Medical Billing appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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COVID-19 Funnies – Fun Friday

Healthcare IT Today

Well, our past COVID-19 cartoons have been so popular that why shouldn’t we share some more. Are you starting to experience a new normal? Have you found a way to connect with people digitally? Next week is my kid’s “Spring Break.” My kids are sad that the trip we’d planned isn’t going to happen. I […].

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Engaging At-Risk Opioid Addicted Mothers Through Prenatal Care, Delivery, and Beyond

HealthStream

Breaking free from opioid addiction is a difficult and multifaceted challenge. For many women who are addicted, the process is made even more complex by pregnancy. That’s where the Giving Respect and Compassion to Expecting Moms, or G.R.A.C.E., program steps in.

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SPHCC employs IoT tech and wearable sensors to monitor COVID-19 patients

Mobi Health News

Cassia's gateways allow up to 40 Bluetooth Low Energy devices to be paired and connected simultaneously while providing the long-range connectivity needed to cover multiple rooms in the SPHCC.

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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.