Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
APRIL 3, 2020
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.
Mobi Health News
MARCH 31, 2020
Marianna Imenokhoeva, founder at LinktoMedicine and Future50 International, writes about telehealth and its practicalities during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Electronic Health Reporter
MARCH 31, 2020
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 […].
Healthcare IT Today
MARCH 30, 2020
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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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
MARCH 30, 2020
Telehealth always has been a key pillar of technology-enabled care delivery that helps hospitals, health systems and group practices deliver quality care at a distance – and often also gain efficiencies, improve patient and provider satisfaction and save costs. But as 2020 unfolds, with the COVID-19 pandemic severely testing health-system capacity, telehealth is stepping up.
Mobi Health News
APRIL 2, 2020
The seat can collect data on a patient's heart rate, blood pressure, cardiac output, ECG and blood oxygenation.
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Healthcare IT Today
MARCH 31, 2020
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 […].
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
APRIL 2, 2020
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.
Mobi Health News
MARCH 31, 2020
The medtech company has obtained provisional authorization from Singapore’s HSA for its rapid test kit to be used in Singapore.
Health Populi
MARCH 30, 2020
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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Healthcare IT Today
APRIL 1, 2020
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 […].
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
APRIL 3, 2020
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Mobi Health News
APRIL 3, 2020
Despite the onset of COVID-19 throughout the world, the first quarter of 2020 were host to healthy digital health investment.
Electronic Health Reporter
APRIL 2, 2020
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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Healthcare IT Today
APRIL 3, 2020
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 […].
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
APRIL 1, 2020
Mobi Health News
APRIL 1, 2020
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.
Electronic Health Reporter
APRIL 2, 2020
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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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.
Healthcare IT Today
APRIL 1, 2020
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 […].
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
MARCH 30, 2020
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.
Mobi Health News
APRIL 3, 2020
The test was designed to idnetify specific antibodies in order to detect if a patient has had coronavirus in the past.
Electronic Health Reporter
APRIL 2, 2020
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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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.
Healthcare IT Today
APRIL 3, 2020
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 […].
Health Populi
APRIL 3, 2020
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?
Mobi Health News
MARCH 30, 2020
This builds on a $500,000 dollar seed round announced last May.
Electronic Health Reporter
APRIL 2, 2020
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. In a world that is constantly being upgraded, streamlined and enhanced by software and technology, is it possible that teaching will no longer be a human profession? What if A.I. progresses to the point that […]. The article How Technology Is Replacing Teaching As We Know It appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
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Healthcare IT Today
MARCH 28, 2020
Most of you have likely been watching as the government passed the $2 Trillion COVID-19 relief package known as the CARES Act. Much of the focus has been on the $1200 one-time cash payment to individuals ($2400 for married couples) and $500 per child that’s going to be made. Not to mention other small business […].
Health Populi
APRIL 1, 2020
U.S. consumers were re-shapen by the 2008 Recession in two key ways: people took on more self-service DIY daily life-flows, seeking self-sufficiency and less dependence on institutions; and, consumers became more value-sensitive both in terms of financial value and personal values. As Americans confront the clinical and fiscal realities of the coronavirus in the U.S., the trust people feel with organizations, brands and information sources is shifting, a special report from Edelman explains.
Mobi Health News
APRIL 1, 2020
The startup is working with national emergency services to remotely triage, support and manage infected people in isolation.
Electronic Health Reporter
MARCH 31, 2020
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. HealthChampion, a digital health analytics company and creator of the world’s first consumer-driven health platform, today announced it is offering free access to its new COVID-19 tracker with symptom assessment. Since the explosive spread of […].
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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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