Healthcare It News

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

As the COVID-19 pandemic triggered a massive uptick in telehealth use around the country, hard-hit nursing homes also turned to the tool to try and keep patients safe. A University of Missouri study published this past week found that the turn to virtual care reduced stress for residents and helped increase access to services. At the same time, however, relying on telemedicine had drawbacks, especially from a social perspective.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

National Nurses United and the California Nurses Association released a joint statement this past week criticizing Kaiser Permanente's aims to expand advanced hospital services into patients' homes. The unions accused the health system of trying to maximize profits and endangering patients, along with undermining the role of registered nurses in providing care.

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Electronic Health Reporter

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. A lawyer is always helpful to have on your side after a car accident. They use their experience and skills to fight for your right to adequate compensation. However, in today’s modern age, they’re also […]. The article Common Technology Used In a Personal Injury Case appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Mobi Health News

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Unlike telehealth, digital health can shift the nature of healthcare from periodic visits to continuous support.

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Healthcare It News

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Formed in 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health, CommonSpirit Health is one of the largest nonprofit health systems in the U.S. It has more than 1,000 care sites serving 20 million patients in 21 states. At CommonSpirit, the acceleration of new mediums of care delivery enables patients to live healthier via virtual asynchronous care and evidence-based, digital-enabled therapies.

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Kaiser Health News

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Finding the best private Medicare drug or medical insurance plan among dozens of choices is tough enough without throwing misleading sales tactics into the mix. Yet federal officials say complaints are rising from seniors tricked into buying policies — without their consent or lured by questionable information — that may not cover their drugs or include their doctors.

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Mobi Health News

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Thailand has now become its second-biggest market.

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Healthcare It News

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Kentucky Cardiology in Lexington was finding it difficult to monitor the blood pressure of patients at home and feel comfortable it was getting accurate numbers. Staff would ask a patient if they had a way to take their blood pressure at home, and they would say yes. Staff then would provide the patient a blood pressure log (a paper form) and request they take their blood pressure two times a day.

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Fierce Healthcare

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

10 rural states launch lawsuit against CMS' COVID-19 vaccine mandate for healthcare workers. dmuoio. Thu, 11/11/2021 - 12:57.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

What You Should Know: – Today Innovaccer Inc., the Health Cloud company, released the 2021 edition of “ The Science of Digital Transformation in Healthcare and Why It’s Vital for Payer-Provider Collaboration.”. – The survey report assessed more than 4,000 survey responses from healthcare professionals over the first six months of 2021 for their insights into healthcare organizations’ progress toward digital transformation.

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Mobi Health News

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

HoneyNaps claims its software provides more accurate readings than conventional auto-scoring.

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Healthcare It News

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Australian aged care provider Apollo Care has tapped Rauland Australia to deliver nurse call solutions at its Queensland sites. Rauland's Responder nurse call solutions will be adopted in three Apollo sites in Maryborough and Rockhampton, according to a media release. WHY IT MATTERS. Apollo intends to increase the mobility of its care team when responding to residents, liaising with other staff and accessing documentation.

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Fierce Healthcare

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Industry Voices—Why primary care is the future of sustainable healthcare in the U.S. hlandi. Sat, 11/06/2021 - 21:45.

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Electronic Health Reporter

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Pauline Dinnauer If nothing else, the past year-and-a-half has been a demonstration of the harm of misinformation. It can cause someone to make a choice they might otherwise reconsider. It can be the reason […]. The article Dispelling 3 of the Most Persistent Myths About Modern Hearing Aids 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.

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Mobi Health News

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The Series B brings the company’s total raise to $71 million.

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Healthcare It News

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

The Department of Veterans Affairs' Office of Inspector General released a report this week examining whether the VA's new scheduling system, implemented as part of its electronic health record modernization contract with Cerner, had been effectively deployed. The watchdog acknowledged that the new system has the potential to transform scheduling at the Veterans Health Administration.

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Fierce Healthcare

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Nominations open for Fierce Healthcare's Fierce 15 of 2022. pminemyer. Fri, 11/12/2021 - 10:15.

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Electronic Health Reporter

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Alison Budor, consultant, Freed Associates. No one can deny the pandemic’s impact on the healthcare industry. While the pandemic has obviously strained healthcare capacity and workers, it has also helped evolve care delivery through […]. The article Three Key Lessons For Digital Healthcare From The Consumer and Service Industries 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.

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Mobi Health News

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

The company said the latest round brings its total raise to $47 million.

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Healthcare It News

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

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Fierce Healthcare

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Nearly 60% of health systems aim to become 'payviders' in 2022, survey finds. rking. Tue, 11/09/2021 - 13:51.

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Electronic Health Reporter

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By John Kelly, chief technology officer, PatientKeeper, Inc. If there’s a topic in healthcare IT that has absorbed more ink over the past decade than “interoperability,” I can’t imagine what it would be. (Well, going […]. The article What Health IT In the Cloud Means To Providers appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Mobi Health News

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

The scheme is being run in partnership with government technology firm PUBLIC.

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Health Populi

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

While nurses were in short supply before 2020, the coronavirus pandemic and stress on front-line health care workers exacerbated the shortage of nursing staff globally. This urgent call-to-action became the rallying cry and objective for this weekend’s #NurseHack4Health, “The Front Line Is Shrinking,” with the goal of building a sustainable workforce of the future.

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Fierce Healthcare

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

How this telehealth startup aims to address mental illness with ketamine therapy. agliadkovskaya. Mon, 11/08/2021 - 13:17.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Health Information Exchanges (HIEs) are improving the quality of their data to further increase their value. Higher quality data means they can help healthcare organizations understand their region more clearly, allowing them to allocate their resources in the areas that need it. Key to achieving this is translating the data from the various standards used […].

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Mobi Health News

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

The clinical trial results will be used to expand Viome’s mRNA platform, which in May received FDA breakthrough device designation for identifying early signs of oral and throat cancers.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

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Fierce Healthcare

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Part B premiums set to rise in 2022 as Medicare braces for potential high-cost therapies like Aduhelm. pminemyer. Fri, 11/12/2021 - 18:06.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Timely prediction is key to saving both lives and money in the health care system. I recently talked to Sam Yang, managing director and cofounder of Xandar Kardian, about their motion sensor called XK300 that can tip off clinicians to oncoming emergencies in patients suffering from COVID-19, heart failure, COPD, pneumonia, asthma, and more. The […].

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