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Equalizing the Genetic Lottery?

Bill of Health

By James Toomey. Kathryn Paige Harden’s The Genetic Lottery: Why DNA Matters for Social Equality is a thoughtful, thorough, and well-written book about the compatibility of behavioral genetics with progressive ideology. Weaving together her own fascinating work in genetics with Rawlsian political philosophy, Harden’s book is necessary reading for anyone interested in inheritance or politics — which, I suppose, is everyone.

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Mayo Clinic, Kaiser put more money into acute care at home startup

Healthcare It News

Medically Home, which provides health systems with technology to care for patients in a home setting, announced this week that its latest funding round had brought in $110 million in investments. Contributing organizations include Baxter International and Global Medical Response. Cardinal Health, Mayo Clinic and Kaiser Permanente are also providing funding in addition to their previous investments.

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How communities can better prepare for post-emergency telehealth deployments

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Cloud Computing Connected Health Network Infrastructure Population Health Telehealth Before disasters such as tornadoes or wildfires, they should consider designating municipal buildings as "generator and telehealth zones" where equipment and virtual care kiosks can be moved. Craig Settles On December 10 and 11, 2021 a series of major tornadoes savaged the South and the lower Midwest.

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4 Skills You Need To Be A Critical Care Nurse

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Working in intensive care unit is often tiring and stressful. Nurses working in the ICU treat patients with critical medical conditions. At the same, the burden of treating a huge number of patients in a […]. The article 4 Skills You Need To Be A Critical Care Nurse appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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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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Eliminating Barriers to Opioid Use Disorder Treatment

Bill of Health

By Jennifer D. Oliva, Taleed El-Sabawi, and Shelly Weizman. The tragedy of the ever-worsening drug poisoning and overdose crisis in the United States is compounded by a simple fact: We know how to prevent overdose deaths, and yet, the overwhelming majority of individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD) lack access to the lifesaving, standard of care treatment.

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Clinicians have spent even more time in the EHR during COVID-19 – is telehealth to blame?

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association found that ambulatory clinicians spent less time in electronic health record systems at the start of the pandemic. That initial valley was short-lived, however, according to the report. By July 2020, clinicians were spending consistently more time in the EHR than before COVID-19.

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TigerConnect Sells Stake To Vista Equity Partners

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. TigerConnect, maker of healthcare’s most powerful software collaboration suite, announces it has received a significant strategic growth investment from Vista Equity Partners, a leading global investment firm focused exclusively on enterprise software, data, and technology-enabled […].

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New Legal Mapping Method Highlights Recent Laws Limiting Public Health Emergency Orders

Bill of Health

By Katie Moran-McCabe. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, legislators in almost every state have introduced bills that would limit state executive authority to respond to the current pandemic or future public health emergencies. Between January 1, 2021, and November 5, 2021, one or more of these bills were enacted into law and became effective in 19 states.

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The New Healthcare Truths of 2022

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Mike Noshay, MSE, Founder and Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer at Verinovum. This time last year, we healthcare leaders were excited to be looking ahead to 2021 and leaving 2020 firmly behind us. But our dreams of putting the pandemic in the past were put on pause. Now, […].

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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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NorthShore uses telehealth to take vitals and examine heart, lungs and ears from afar

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the use, value and importance of telehealth and remote patient monitoring services.n But there were obvious limitations in the ability to obtain certain physical exam findings that are necessary to providing accurate diagnoses. THE PROBLEM. "While video capabilities allowed visualization of certain skin concerns and the general appearance and wellbeing of patients, it was not possible to listen to heart and lung sounds," Dr.

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Investors poured record-breaking $29.1B into digital health startups. Will the momentum continue in 2022?

Fierce Healthcare

Investors poured record-breaking $29.1B into digital health startups. Will the momentum continue in 2022? hlandi. Mon, 01/10/2022 - 12:17.

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Report: Health tech investment more than doubles in 2021

Mobi Health News

Health tech companies raised nearly $40 billion last year, according to Silicon Valley Bank's Healthcare Investments and Exits Report. IPOs were also up, but those companies didn't fare as well in the public markets.

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Ten Medical Aids That Can Make Your Life Easier

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Losing control of your own life can be a tough thing to overcome, but you can do it. Whether you’re experiencing profound hearing loss or have arthritis, you can find a way to continue doing […]. The article Ten Medical Aids That Can Make Your Life Easier appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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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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Marshfield Clinic boosts patient-provider satisfaction and provider efficiency with telehealth

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Marshfield Clinic Health System based in Marshfield, Wisconsin, has nine hospitals – plus Marshfield Children's Hospital inside the flagship hospital – and more than 60 healthcare centers in more than 30 communities across Wisconsin. THE PROBLEM. MCHS had multiple telehealth platforms prior to COVID-19. Two additional platforms were launched in response to COVID-19.

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Supreme Court upholds HHS' vaccine requirement for healthcare workers, blocks OSHA's large employer mandate

Fierce Healthcare

Supreme Court upholds HHS' vaccine requirement for healthcare workers, blocks OSHA's large employer mandate. dmuoio. Thu, 01/13/2022 - 15:37.

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Virtual care's role in combating the youth mental health crisis

Mobi Health News

Brightline CEO Naomi Allen discusses the impact of COVID-19 on pediatric behavioral health.

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How To Market to Medicare Patients

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Nowadays our lives are engulfed with advertisements from gigantic billboards on the streets to our TVs to pop-ups online. That saturation can make useful information hard to find. Because of this chaotic promotion method, many […]. The article How To Market to Medicare Patients appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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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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Monash University project to enhance telehealth for mental health, palliative care services

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A new project in the Australian state of Victoria aims to improve the telehealth capabilities of mental health and palliative care services. Researchers at Monash University have received A$2 million ($1.4 million) funding from the federal government-backed Digital Health Cooperative Research Centre (DHCRC) for its Enhanced Telehealth Capabilities project.

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HHS renews COVID-19 public health emergency order for another 90 days

Fierce Healthcare

HHS renews COVID-19 public health emergency order for another 90 days. rking. Fri, 01/14/2022 - 11:27.

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Headspace Health acquires mental wellness tracking, sleep app maker Sayana

Mobi Health News

Headspace said the deal will improve its ability to personalize users' experiences.

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Eliminating Revenue Leakage and Compliance Risk With A Unified Approach To Revenue Integrity

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Ritesh Ramesh, chief operating officer, Hayes Management. As we face the third year of the global pandemic, hospitals and health systems are desperate to shore up bottom lines that have been battered by ongoing […]. The article Eliminating Revenue Leakage and Compliance Risk With A Unified Approach To Revenue Integrity appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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The Role of Technology in Remote Patient Monitoring

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.

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Experts’ Guide: 2022 Technology, Privacy and Security Webinar Recap

MRO Compliance

Experts’ Guide: 2022 Technology, Privacy and Security Webinar Recap. ?Recently I had the opportunity to present a webinar with two of my MRO colleagues, where we explored the future of technology as it relates to health information management (HIM), revenue integrity and clinical data. We discussed what is on the horizon and how to prepare for the future regarding technology, privacy, compliance and security.

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Insurers must cover at-home COVID-19 tests starting Jan. 15 under new CMS directive

Fierce Healthcare

Insurers must cover at-home COVID-19 tests starting Jan. 15 under new CMS directive. rking. Mon, 01/10/2022 - 16:18.

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How Abu Dhabi’s ADQ is creating the UAE’s largest healthcare platform

Mobi Health News

The UAE-based asset owner and investor has announced it is to consolidate several healthcare companies within Pure Health.

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Virtual care's role in combating the youth mental health crisis

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Enterprise Taxonomy: Node settings: Exclude from Accelerate RSS feed

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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.