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Looking across international borders for digital health tools

Mobi Health News

Panelists at the Connected Health Conference in Boston spoke about the importance of digital health alliances and learning from countries sometimes ignored in the space.

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Harnessing Innovation to Serve and Create Value for Patients

Electronic Health Reporter

This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. By Georgia Mitsi, PhD, MBA, senior director and head of digital healthcare initiatives, Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc. Innovation is not a choice but rather a growth mindset, which creates an environment for building a sustainable business. This mindset allows for objectivity and contributions towards a bigger shared purpose.

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Loneliness, Public Policy and AI – Lessons From the UK For the US

Health Populi

There’s a shortage of medical providers in the United Kingdom, a nation where healthcare is guaranteed to all Britons via the most beloved institution in the nation : The National Health Service. The NHS celebrated its 70th anniversary in July this year. The NHS “supply shortage” is a result of financial cuts to both social care and public health.

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Dentists Smiling as $80 Million Settlement Reached in Dental Supply Price-Fixing Class Action Suit

The Health Law Firm

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On August 30, 2018, after two years of litigation, a group of dentists tentatively reached an $80 million settlement in a proposed class action accusing the country's biggest dental supply companies of colluding to fix prices. The three dominant distributors, Henry Schein Inc., Patterson Cos.

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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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Amazon launches connected medical device brand focused on diabetes, cardiovascular disease

Mobi Health News

Developed with brand consultancy firm Arcadia Group, the Choice product line will kick off with app-connected blood glucose and blood pressure monitors sold directly to consumers.

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Financial Stress Is An Epidemic In America, Everyday Health Finds

Health Populi

One in three working-age people in the U.S. have seen a doctor about something stress-related. Stress is a way of American life, based on the findings in The United States of Stress , a survey from Everyday Health. Everyday Health polled 6,700 U.S. adults between 18 and 64 years of age about their perspectives on stress, anxiety, panic, and mental and behavioral health.

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New State Relief and Empowerment Waiver Guidance Gives States Tools to Help Fix Broken Health Insurance Markets

CMS.gov

New State Relief and Empowerment Waiver Guidance Gives States Tools to Help Fix Broken Health Insurance Markets. keya.joy-bush@…. Mon, 10/22/2018 - 16:57. Seema Verma. Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Topic. Affordable Care Act. I accepted this job as Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) with a clear vision from President Trump: make health insurance more affordable and accessible by expanding choice, reviving competition, and deregulating

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Novo Nordisk to launch two connected insulin pens, taps Flex to manage data

Mobi Health News

The pharma company will also partner with Dexcom, Glooko, Roche and IBM Watson Health to help patients manage diabetes data.

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Limit Your CPT Code Set Updates to January? Here’s Why That’s a Bad Idea

Electronic Health Reporter

This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. By Sudhir Singh, Coding Institute. Payers don’t accept deleted CPT codes, so your claims can’t succeed if your medical procedure codes are out of date. But do you know how often you need to update your CPT code set? It may be more often than you think. Here are some pointers to keep in mind to give your claims […].

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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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Food and Cooking for Health: a UK Perspective from Hammersmith & Fulham

Health Populi

Food deserts aren’t just a U.S. phenomenon. They’re found all around the world. This week as I explore social determinants of health and technology solutions in several parts of Europe, I’ve learned more about food access challenges in the UK. These are discussed in a report published this month by the Social Market Foundation asking, What are the barriers to eating healthily in the UK?

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Big data, digital tools are great, but building their ecosystem is 'where the rubber meets the road’

Mobi Health News

Speaking at the Big Data & Healthcare Analytics Forum in Boston, University of Texas System's Dr. Lynda Chin stressed the importance of connecting new technologies in addressing healthcare's failings.

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Garmin-Fitabase integration offers new data management platform for wearable-powered research

Mobi Health News

The device maker's wearables and Fitabase's research platform are already being used in a Copenhagen University study on physical activity during pregnancy.

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App-delivered videos of patients washing hands or touching dirty objects reduces OCD symptoms

Mobi Health News

Researchers from Cambridge University found that an app that lets OCD patients watch themselves wash their hands or touch a dirty object helps reduce symptoms and cognitive flexibility.

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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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Mayo Clinic, Eko team up to build digital stethoscope that detects heart conditions

Mobi Health News

The pair plan to develop a machine learning-based algorithm that can screen for a weak heart pump.

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Cybersecurity starts with culture change

Mobi Health News

Developing a better link between cybersecurity and patient-facing services is what Dan Taylor, director of security of NHS Digital, believes is a top priority – a good cybersecurity strategy focused on people.

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Enable Injections brings in $50M for wearable subcutaneous therapeutic delivery devices

Mobi Health News

The company's devices, which are available with or without a connected component, look to avoid inconvenient IV drug delivery.

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Prima-Temp bolsters women's health platform with Kindara acquisition

Mobi Health News

The machine learning and women's cyclical health company said that it made the purchase to prepare for next year's launch of the Priya Personal Fertility Sensor platform.

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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.

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Amazon exclusively sells connected medical device brand focused on diabetes, cardiovascular disease

Mobi Health News

Developed by brand consultancy firm Arcadia Group, the Choice product line will kick off with app-connected blood glucose and blood pressure monitors sold directly to consumers.

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SilverVue, Mingle Analytics merge to form Mingle Health, to help providers toward value-based care

Mobi Health News

The new company will combine Mingle Analytic's focus on CMS reporting with SilverVue's practice improvement tools.

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Nvidia, Scripps team up to research AI uses in genomic, sensor data analysis

Mobi Health News

The new collaboration will start with using the technology to predict atrial fibrillation.

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How an Atlanta health system used AI, patient focus to save $4M

Mobi Health News

Grady Health System's Robin Frady shared her story at the HIMSS Big Data and Healthcare Analytics forum.

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Real-Life Examples of HIPAA Violations and How to Avoid Them

Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer

Download our 30-minute webinar where we delve into real-life examples of HIPAA violations and preventative measures every organization should know! You will learn: The critical factors that lead to HIPAA violations and how to identify them. Three compelling real-life cases of organizations that faced severe HIPAA penalties. Proven strategies to safeguard YOUR organization against HIPAA violations.

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LEO, Northwestern University, wearable startup partner to explore new dermatology devices

Mobi Health News

The collaboration hopes to develop battery-free wearables that could help inform personalized skin disease treatments.

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How to build a security dashboard for startups

Mobi Health News

Infosec experts share advice about what innovators should track, security-wise, when building new apps and devices.

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What to expect at the next HHS Startup Day

Mobi Health News

ONC Senior Innovation Strategist Stephen Conya discusses the Health and Human Services road show visiting American cities to give digital health upstarts and entrepreneurs better access to federal agencies. The next HHS Startup Day is slated for Nov. 8.

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Royal Philips launches IntelliVue GuardianSoftware app for patient monitoring

Mobi Health News

The new app will give clinicians updates about patients' vitals and predictions about patient deterioration.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.