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Report shows 'vast improvement' in state telehealth reimbursement policies

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A report released Tuesday by Foley & Lardner LLP found that the COVID-19 pandemic compelled state and federal policymakers to remove restrictions on and expand reimbursement for telehealth and virtual care at unprecedented rates. The firm, which monitors legal policy in the telemedicine and digital health industry, reported that 43 states and the District of Columbia implemented a version of a state telehealth commercial payer law – and the experts believe this year will trigger even g

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Is Archaic Technology Fueling Healthcare Burnout?

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Will O’Connor, CMIO, TigerConnect. COVID-19 has amplified troubling pain points in the healthcare sector. Forced to scale delivery of care beyond hospital walls at an accelerating pace, providers are experiencing the limitations of outdated […].

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Fitbit adds blood glucose tracking to its connected app

Mobi Health News

Users can import their blood sugar data automatically by connecting with their LifeScan OneTouch Reveal app or by manually logging their levels.

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The Digital Transformation of Home for Health – Brainstorming with Karsten Russell-Wood of Philips

Health Populi

At the start of CES 2021, I had the opportunity to catch up with Karsten Russell-Wood, Portfolio Marketing Leader, Post Acute & Home, Connected Care at Philips. We brainstormed just as CES 2021 was going to “open,” virtually, for the consumer electronics conference’s first all-virtual meeting. Philips, a longtime major exhibitor at CES, created an entirely new online experience for the CES attendees – a sort of virtual gallery of different exhibits that are accessed from a single point in a

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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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Hospital IT leaders talk lessons learned from a tough pandemic year

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The COVID-19 pandemic has put the healthcare industry through the wringer. It's required new ways of working, new methods of communication, new solutions to old problems and innovative solutions to new problems. Healthcare executives up and down the line have learned many valuable lessons from their experiences this past year. This feature story is the first in a series that will highlight how IT leaders managed the myriad challenges of 2020 – and how they plan to build from those less

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Addressing and Streamlining Operational Efficiency For Infusion Centers in 2021

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Ashley Joseph, senior director of client services, Infusion at LeanTaaS. Each new year brings about the opportunity to reflect, learn and welcome positive change in our personal lives. This ideology is also embraced by […]. The article Addressing and Streamlining Operational Efficiency For Infusion Centers in 2021 appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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A Physician Perspective on Telehealth

Healthcare IT Today

I think most of us agree that telehealth is here to stay. To what degree is something that will be discussed for a while to come. No doubt telehealth won’t remain at the inflated levels that COVID-19 and shutdowns required, but it will plateau at some reasonable level and then likely grow over time as […].

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Telehealth and RPM help St. John's reduce healthcare disparities

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Even before St. John's Well Child and Family Center in Los Angeles had the resources to provide large-scale COVID-19 testing, it was clear that its service area of South L.A. and Compton would be at significantly higher risk for COVID-19 infection and complications than other areas of L.A. County. THE PROBLEM. This region is densely populated. It has high levels of poverty, has a large immigrant population, is primarily Latino and Black, and is over-represented in essential jobs that cannot

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Avoiding A Malpractice Suit With Medical Technology

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Even though doctors and nurses change and save lives daily, they assume a great deal of liability in the process, causing many medical professionals to worry about potential malpractice suits. One way to avoid a […]. The article Avoiding A Malpractice Suit With Medical Technology appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Mount Sinai: Apple Watches spot heart rate variability changes prior to COVID-19 diagnosis

Mobi Health News

New research suggests that the wearable could help identify COVID-19 cases up to seven days before a positive diagnostic test.

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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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A Digital Stethoscope for Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM)

Healthcare IT Today

I’ll be the first to admit that I didn’t know the history of the stethoscope and definitely didn’t understand how it worked. Although, we certainly all know how iconic the stethoscope is in healthcare. It’s been a fixture in medicine that hasn’t really been innovated on in years. At least until now. A company called […].

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Cincinnati Children's puts focus on patient experience with its telehealth program

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

In 2013, Cincinnati Children's Hospital wanted to establish a Center for Telehealth. At the time, the interest in video visits and other forms of telehealth was growing, and the provider organization had a few clinical programs already up and running. THE PROBLEM. The organization decided it wanted to be able to approach the challenge of meeting patients and families where they are and improving access to care, and telehealth was a tool to do that.

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The Assistive Technologies That Matter Right Now

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Assistive technologies are tools and devices that support the needs of people with disabilities. These technologies aim to improve the lives of more than 100 million people who experience significant disabilities. Sadly, the World Health […]. The article The Assistive Technologies That Matter Right Now appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Fitbit inks deal with NASA to prevent spread of COVID-19

Mobi Health News

As part of the deal, NASA employees, including 150 astronauts, will get a Fitbit Charge 4 and access to the Work Daily Check-In platform.

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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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Ten In Ten: Manatt’s Healthcare Priorities to 2031

Health Populi

The coronavirus pandemic has exposed major weaknesses in the U.S. health care system, especially laying bare inequities and inertia in American health care, explained in The Progress We Need: Ten Health Care Imperatives for the Decade Ahead from Manatt Health. The report details the ten objectives that are central to Manatt’s health care practice, a sort of team manifesto call-to-action and North Star for the next decade.

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Montana Senate committee unanimously moves forward with telehealth expansion bill

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Montana state senators this past week unanimously voted to pass a telehealth expansion bill out of committee. The bill, introduced by Sen. Rhonda Knudsen, R-Culbertson, by request of the state auditor, would safeguard telehealth coverage after the COVID-19 pandemic. "My constituents care about this, and this is important to everyone in Montana," said Knudsen during a House Human Services Committee hearing.

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Passive Analytics and the Future of RPM (Remote Patient Monitoring)

Healthcare IT Today

The following us a guest article by David Hunt, Founder and CMO of Cosán Group. Two themes we often hear lately in healthcare, and particularly senior care, are virtual care and telehealth. Although we understand what these broad approaches to care delivery mean in theory, it’s not always clear how to effectively incorporate them in […].

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HIMSSCast: How the healthcare system fails patients, and how it can do better

Mobi Health News

Cancer survivor and patient advocate Matthew Zachary breaks down problems in today's healthcare system, their causes, and potential solutions.

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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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3 Things To know About ONC’s Project US@

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Andy Aroditis, CEO, NextGate. For years, health IT stakeholders and industry associations have stressed the importance of high-quality patient matching and data standardization in achieving the goals of the Triple Aim. While efforts for […]. The article 3 Things To know About ONC’s Project US@ appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Business associates were largely to blame for 2020 breaches

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A report released Wednesday from CI Security found that cybercriminals have continued to take advantage of the fallout from COVID-19. The report , which analyzed U.S. Department of Health and Human Services breach reports last year, found that the number of healthcare data breaches increased 36% in the second half of 2020, compared to the first half.

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FDA Approves Use Of AI Tool Predicting Adverse Events In ICU

Healthcare IT Today

The FDA has agreed to a special authorization allowing a vendor to deploy its AI tool designed to predict adverse events in hospital ICUs. The agency issued an Emergency Use Authorization for an ICU solution developed by CLEW Medical, whose CLEW-ICU uses predictive screening to identify patients with a higher likelihood of being diagnosed with […].

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Build or buy: How should new DTx players be developing their digital treatments?

Mobi Health News

MobiHealthNews spoke with Pear Therapeutics, Click Therapeutics and DTx newcomer Mahana Therapeutics to discuss whether in-licensing is the way to go for those just entering the space.

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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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Top 5 Healthcare Trends and Predictions For 2021

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Varsha Rao, CEO, Nurx. The challenges and tragedies of the past year are well-known, but amidst the hardships of 2020 some hopeful signals have emerged in healthcare. Patients and the people and systems who care for […]. The article Top 5 Healthcare Trends and Predictions For 2021 appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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CEOs share COVID-19 best practices; states loosening telehealth restrictions

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Primary topic: Telehealth Disable Auto Tagging: Short Headline: CEOs share COVID-19 best practices; states loosening telehealth restrictions Featured Decision Content: Region Tag: Global Edition Right Now:

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Making Patients Feel Safer In Hospitals During (And After) The Pandemic

Healthcare IT Today

A new survey by SwipeSense has found that patients are worried about hospital safety and are happy to see facilities using contact tracking technology. It also points to a larger problem – hospitals’ failure to communicate to patients about safety – which still deserves attention. With the pandemic underscoring patients’ vulnerabilities, 73% of those responding […].

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Tech-minded insurance company Oscar Health announces IPO

Mobi Health News

Founded in 2012, Oscar has grown to an approximate membership of 529,000, an annual revenue of $1.67 billion and a lifetime accumulated deficit of $1.43 billion.

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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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Can Preventive Health Technology Curb Medical Debt?

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Adrian Johansen, freelance writer; @AdrianJohanse18. Medical debt is one of the many painful and confusing problems of the modern U.S. healthcare system. While care solutions develop and improve, costs only seem to go up along with […]. The article Can Preventive Health Technology Curb Medical Debt?

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To achieve healthcare equity, telehealth must be expanded to rural and underserved communities

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

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Do Doctors Almost Universally Hate EHRs?

Healthcare IT Today

Yes, that probably feels like a clickbait headline, but it was what one reader asserted in the comments of my article that Paper Is Contagious. You can check out the full comment here. This is definitely something I’ve heard before this comment. In fact, I’ve heard it a lot. However, if we’ve learned anything in […].

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NHS triage platform eConsult closes a £7M funding round

Mobi Health News

Already the most used digital triage platform in the NHS, the boost will enable the service to expand into urgent and specialist care.

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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.