Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
DECEMBER 16, 2020
The healthcare industry has six big challenges ahead in 2021: rightsizing after the telehealth explosion; adjusting to changing clinical trials; encouraging digital relationships that ease physician burdens; forecasting for an uncertain 2021; reshaping health portfolios for growth; and building a resilient and responsive supply chain for long-term health.
Electronic Health Reporter
DECEMBER 18, 2020
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Andrea Sorensen, associate vice president of product consulting, MedeAnalytics. Healthcare providers on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic continue to be overwhelmed by the increase of cases worldwide. Physicians, nurses and other direct […].
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Healthcare IT Today
DECEMBER 16, 2020
Amazon Web Services is rolling out a new tool designed to make it simpler for healthcare organizations to work with their data. Amazon HealthLake, which AWS describes as “HIPAA-eligible,” was launched during Amazon’s annual re:Invent conference. The new service, which is now available in preview, was designed to help healthcare and life sciences organizations aggregate […].
Mobi Health News
DECEMBER 15, 2020
The V-Health Passport uses ‘VCode’ scanning technology in place of QR codes.
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
DECEMBER 16, 2020
A Harvard Medical School team published a letter in the Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association this week warning of the "substantial" information security concerns around telehealth. The authors, led by organizational cybersecurity researcher Mohammad S. Jalali, note that the uptick in telemedicine services has undoubtedly made healthcare more accessible – but that the relaxation in regulations about virtual care combined with a heightened threat landscape can sp
Electronic Health Reporter
DECEMBER 17, 2020
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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Mobi Health News
DECEMBER 15, 2020
Authors of an article published in BMJ Open Sport Exercise Medicine say the technology could help with rehab therapies, with social distancing.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
DECEMBER 18, 2020
Atlanta-based Grady Health System has historically offered some telemedicine services to the community. But when COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic in March, the system’s telehealth strategy took a sharp turn. “We quickly realized we needed to adopt an enterprise-class, scalable, secure solution that would meet the care delivery needs of our patients and providers while continuing to provide the quality of care we were accustomed to,” said W.
Electronic Health Reporter
DECEMBER 15, 2020
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. In case you have started taking antidepressants, you have probably also done some research on those medications. That’s probably when you got concerned, since there are a lot of people claiming that these meds come […]. The article Do Antidepressants Cause Weight Gain and What Can You Do About It?
Healthcare IT Today
DECEMBER 16, 2020
In recent times, healthcare organizations have increasingly used AI to tackle key problems created by the virus. One approach which might offer a powerful alternative in the future might be the use of AI to reduce healthcare-acquired infections, according to one healthcare executive. John Langton, who leads data science efforts at Wolters Kluwer, writes that […].
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Mobi Health News
DECEMBER 14, 2020
Nearly 100,000 volunteers have donated smartphone computing time to find COVID-19 treatments.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
DECEMBER 14, 2020
The American Telemedicine Association, the Connected Health Initiative and other industry groups issued a letter to Congress on Friday urging legislators to extend temporary telehealth flexibilities until the end of 2021. The groups, which also include Healthcare IT News ' parent company HIMSS, noted that the COVID-19 public health emergency has ushered in an unprecedented expansion to telehealth.
Electronic Health Reporter
DECEMBER 15, 2020
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Affecting more than 400 million people worldwide, diabetes has gained a reputation as one of the most significant health crises in the last century. According to the CDC, 32 million Americans—one-in-ten— have diabetes and suffer […]. The article 4 Groundbreaking Innovations Transforming the Lives of People with Diabetes appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
Healthcare IT Today
DECEMBER 17, 2020
Note: In case you missed the other 12 Days of #HITChristmas, you can start with the first day here along with the story behind #HITChristmas or read all 12 days here as they are published. On the 5th Day of #HITChristmas we’re excited to feature, a patient advocate Elisa Comer, CPHIMS, CQA, PMP, CGFI. Tell us a little bit […].
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Mobi Health News
DECEMBER 14, 2020
This report represents early findings from the TemPredict study, which has a goal to develop an algorithm that predicts the onset of symptoms such as fever, cough and fatigue.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
DECEMBER 15, 2020
Cleveland-based Neighborhood Family Practice is a federally qualified health center that sees more than 21,000 patients a year through 80,000 visits at its seven health center locations. It serves a diverse, impoverished population, including many former refugees and Spanish speakers. THE PROBLEM. For 40 years, NFP’s model was solely a face-to-face model of integrated care – primary care, behavioral health, dental, midwifery and pharmacy – that included meeting social needs, tr
Electronic Health Reporter
DECEMBER 15, 2020
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Seth Freedman, CEO, Intelligent Observation. Motivating healthcare workers to follow proper hand hygiene compliance guidelines is the number one way to reduce the spread of infections in hospitals, according to both the Center for […]. The article Improving Healthcare With Near Field Magnetic Induction appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
Healthcare IT Today
DECEMBER 15, 2020
The following is a guest article by Nanette Koch, VP, Business Development at Atos. During a global pandemic and with stressed capacity for our Healthcare professionals at an all-time high, organizations have also found that they need to revamp their onboarding and education processes for staff. While many organizations have been utilizing online education, some were […].
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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.
Mobi Health News
DECEMBER 17, 2020
With the platform, Highmark will support patients and clinicians to increase their engagement throughout the healthcare journey.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
DECEMBER 16, 2020
Business Insider reported this week that Amazon is planning to extend its app-based health service beyond its own employees, to workers at other companies. According to the outlet, who spoke with five anonymous sources on the matter, the retail behemoth plans to sell its Amazon Care health service to other large companies, "bypassing health plans and brokers.
Electronic Health Reporter
DECEMBER 15, 2020
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. When you visit the doctor for medical treatment, you usually assume that the physician is qualified to provide the medication or procedures you need to improve your condition. If you receive an inaccurate diagnosis, you […]. The article Misdiagnosis: How You Can Prove It appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
Healthcare IT Today
DECEMBER 13, 2020
One of the things my family did a number of times as a child was to choose a family that we’d surprise with small gifts every day for 12 days before Christmas. My mom was always really creative and would turn the 11 Pipers Piping into a pipping hot pie or something delicious like that. […].
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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
DECEMBER 15, 2020
The project has received funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
DECEMBER 15, 2020
Connected Health Financial/Revenue Cycle Management Patient Engagement Population Health Telehealth Video visits, temperature sensors and wearables can replace the need for clinic visits. The pandemic has only accelerated this process – and shown the need to innovate infrastructure and make investments. Joyoti Goswami At Geisinger in Pennsylvania, a pilot program to bring care to the homes of older patients with complex healthcare needs has shown a 35% reduction in visits to the emergency depart
Electronic Health Reporter
DECEMBER 18, 2020
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. My name is Heather Wood, and I am a CPXP (certified patient experience professional) and vice president of clinical innovation at eVideon. Over the last three plus decades I have worked in a variety of […]. The article Conversations With Healthcare Technology Leaders: Heather Woods, eVideon appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
Healthcare IT Today
DECEMBER 18, 2020
Cerner Corporation today announced an agreement to acquire Kantar Health, a division of Kantar Group, for $375 million in cash, subject to adjustment. Kantar Health is a leading data, analytics and real-world evidence and commercial research consultancy serving the life science industry. With this acquisition, Cerner plans to harness data to improve the safety, efficiency and […].
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Mobi Health News
DECEMBER 16, 2020
It plans to unite stakeholders across the health spectrum to further policies, research practices and technology innovation for decentralized clinical trials.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
DECEMBER 17, 2020
As Massachusetts continues efforts to promote inclusivity, it has had to take a hard look at Boston’s many hospitals. Boston Medical Center specifically serves a significantly disproportionate number of disadvantaged patients living in the Greater Boston community. Approximately 59% of BMC’s patients come from underserved populations, it reported.
Electronic Health Reporter
DECEMBER 18, 2020
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Stephen Cavey, co-founder, Ground Labs. Since the invention of the stethoscope, technology and innovation have been transforming how the healthcare industry delivers improved standards of care for individuals in every field of medicine. A […].
Healthcare IT Today
DECEMBER 18, 2020
As the various COVID-19 vaccines roll out across the nation and the world, we thought it was time to talk with some experts to understand what this rollout is going to mean for healthcare IT. Luckily, we were able to get together the following panel of experts to share what they see in the future […].
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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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