Strikes among healthcare workers in 2022
Healthcare Dive
AUGUST 16, 2022
On Monday, some 15,000 nurses at 15 hospitals across Minnesota voted to authorize a strike.
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Mount Sinai Health and Regeneron enter ambitious genomics collab
Healthcare It News
AUGUST 17, 2022
Through the Million Health Discoveries Program, the Regeneron Genetics Center will sequence and analyze DNA from Mount Sinai Health patients. The data will be linked to anonymized versions of their electronic health records for a multi-pronged study of personalized medicine by the Icahn School of Medicine. WHY IT MATTERS. In order to learn how effective genetics can be in helping to treat and diagnose most patients and to discover and develop new treatments, Mount Sinai Health and Regeneron are
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How telemedicine can leverage the shrinking number of physicians
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
AUGUST 15, 2022
Physicians are burning out and leaving the front lines of healthcare in big numbers. The pandemic has aggravated this problem. Solutions to this critical problem are needed. Clinicians and other experts at telehealth technology and services companies across the country are raising their hands, saying they could be at least one part of the solution to physician burnout.
Using Data-Driven Fintech Tools to Tackle the Healthcare Affordability Crisis
Healthcare IT Today
AUGUST 18, 2022
The following is a guest article by Chiranjib Gupta, Chief Risk Officer at PayZen. We are witnessing a healthcare affordability crisis in America. Reading the headlines, it doesn’t take long to encounter some horror story of medical costs running rampant: an uninsured woman saddled with bills in the tens of thousands for a complicated birth, a life-saving medication costing a patient hundreds of dollars per vial, the list goes on.
The Evolution of Communication in Healthcare Settings
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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.
Mass General Brigham posts $949M net loss, cites ‘unprecedented’ pressures
Healthcare Dive
AUGUST 16, 2022
The Boston-based health system struggled with cost inflation, labor shortages and capacity constraints in its fiscal third quarter.
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Former Amazon medical officer examines Surgeon General's clinician burnout warning
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
AUGUST 19, 2022
The U.S. Surgeon General’s recent advisory about clinician burnout cited numerous societal, cultural, structural and organizational causes – including excessive workloads, administrative burden and lack of organizational support. The potential fallout of this trajectory is alarming: The advisory cites the Association of American Medical Colleges’ estimate on clinician demand outpacing supply, with an anticipated shortage between 54,100 and 139,000 physicians predicted by 2033.
4 Growing Trends In Healthcare Technology
Electronic Health Reporter
AUGUST 19, 2022
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Healthcare innovation relies on expanding base knowledge as it improves technology designed to provide specific solutions in the healthcare field. Add to the many challenges facing healthcare and coming out of a once-in-a-century pandemic that […].
Joint Commission tackles health equity with new accreditation standards
Healthcare Dive
AUGUST 14, 2022
The nonprofit accreditation organization said racial and ethnic disparities in healthcare are a quality and safety problem that requires a new approach.
Designing with health literacy in mind can help with SDOH, study shows
Healthcare It News
AUGUST 16, 2022
There is a commonly held belief that social determinants of health like income and education level may negatively impact the use of digital health programs, and that this could widen gaps in health equity. However, a recent study from telemedicine technology and services vendor Teladoc Health found that participants were successful in controlling their diabetes through a remote diabetes monitoring program despite existing barriers to care access.
3 Reasons to Retire Pagers from Healthcare Settings
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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.
CommonWell, MEDITECH, TEFCA, and QHINs
Healthcare IT Today
AUGUST 18, 2022
The topic of TEFCA and QHINs has been an extremely important one in the world of healthcare IT and particularly when it comes to healthcare interoperability. In many ways, it’s setting the national infrastructure for healthcare interoperability going forward. So, we should be paying attention. As we continue to learn about how the industry is responding to TEFCA and which organizations are planning to apply to be a QHIN, we thought it would be valuable to sit down with CommonWell and a C
Feds finalize No Surprises Act dispute resolution process
Modern Healthcare
AUGUST 19, 2022
The regulation is the first final rule published to implement the No Surprises Act, which limits out-of-network and balance billing.
Electronic data sharing between physicians and public health agencies rare, new ONC data finds
Healthcare Dive
AUGUST 18, 2022
Fewer than one in five primary care physicians electronically exchanged patient health information with public health agencies in 2019, according to a new report from the Office of the National Coordinator.
OpenNotes, Lipitz Center launch coalition for care partner engagement
Healthcare It News
AUGUST 19, 2022
OpenNotes and The Roger C. Lipitz Center for Integrated Health Care at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health have launched the Coalition for Care Partners to strengthen healthcare's capacity to systematically identify, engage and support care partners effectively through existing patient portals. WHY IT MATTERS. Care partners often take the reins of patient medical journeys, organizing medical appointments, refilling prescriptions and encouraging doctors' orders, but they d
15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence
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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?
Health and IT Literacy
Healthcare IT Today
AUGUST 16, 2022
Today I went with my son to tryouts for flag football. My son has always been active, but he’s never played in organized sports before. Needless to say, I went to the tryouts with a little trepidation for how he’d do. Many of the other kids had been playing already for a couple years. Would he understand what the coach was asking him to do?
Study: Medicare remote patient monitoring use surges during pandemic
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
AUGUST 15, 2022
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Ultrasensitive detection of MRD
Healthcare Dive
AUGUST 15, 2022
Find out how MRD testing with advanced technology is changing cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Technology can improve the doctor-patient relationship
Healthcare It News
AUGUST 16, 2022
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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
Study: Telehealth could increase physicians' after-hours work
Mobi Health News
AUGUST 19, 2022
Researchers found physicians who provided more care through telemedicine also increased their time spent on after-hours EHR-based clinical and administrative work.
Salesforce Health Cloud rolls out RPM and other 'care from anywhere' features
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
AUGUST 15, 2022
Salesforce Health Cloud introduced a suite of new technologies this past week designed for remote patient monitoring, connected health, medication management and more. WHY IT MATTERS. Salesforce says it designed new features to help providers streamline operations and achieve better health outcomes as well as meet patients where they are–at home, at work or on-the-go.
Slowing economy could ding insurers, Moody’s says
Healthcare Dive
AUGUST 17, 2022
A slow down in the economy may result in job losses and clip commercial enrollment, which would push down a key earnings driver for insurers, Moody’s analysts said in a report sizing up challenges ahead.
BCBS Michigan debuts Maven-powered family building, maternal program
Healthcare It News
AUGUST 15, 2022
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The Role of Technology in Remote Patient Monitoring
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Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is transforming healthcare by enabling providers to track patient health outside traditional clinical settings. This blog explores the role of technology in RPM, including wearable devices, mobile apps, and connected medical tools that collect and share real-time data. Discover how RPM expands care access, improves outcomes, enhances patient engagement, and reduces costs by shifting from reactive to proactive care.
Ransomware Gangs Adopt Callback Phishing Techniques for Gaining Initial Network Access
HIPAA Journal
AUGUST 15, 2022
Multiple ransomware groups have adopted the BazarCall callback phishing technique to gain initial access to victims’ networks, including threat actors that have targeted the healthcare sector. BazarCall is a type of callback phishing, where organizations are targeted and sent ‘phishing’ emails that request a call to a telephone number to resolve an important issue.
Vuzix tries out smart glasses for emergency medical care in Japan
Mobi Health News
AUGUST 16, 2022
There is a plan to expand its trial to more ambulances in the country to study its effectiveness.
FTC tells states to avoid shielding hospital mergers from antitrust enforcement
Healthcare Dive
AUGUST 16, 2022
A report released Monday compiles research that shows arrangements, called Certificates of Public Advantage, result in higher prices, lower quality of care and lower wage growth for employees.
Pandemic saw a big uptick in health app use
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
AUGUST 15, 2022
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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide
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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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