Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, very few clinical areas at Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York, had established telemedicine programs, and there was little synergy among them and the organization’s Epic enterprise EHR. THE PROBLEM. Upstate’s telemedicine committee was in the process of defining needs for an institution-wide solution that integrated with the Epic EHR.

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Electronic Health Reporter

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Pipsa Otra-aho, marketing manager, Buddy Healthcare. Primarily, hospitals are used to guiding and supporting patients by making personal phone calls, sending letters or text messaging. However, many hospitals report that reaching patients, especially the […].

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Health Populi

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Over one-half of Americans would likely use virtual care for their healthcare services, and one in four people would actually prefer a virtual relationship with a primary care physician, according to the fifth annual 2020 Consumer Sentiment Survey from UnitedHealthcare. What a difference a pandemic can make in accelerating patients’ adoption of digital health tools.

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Mobi Health News

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Experts say that designing technology for everyone and creating customization features for smaller populations are key in making better solutions for seniors.

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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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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

By Tyler Williams, Directory of Strategy, AR Optimization, ZOLL Data Systems. Prepare Now for Anticipated Changes to Medicare and Private Payer Rules. “The expansion of telehealth and the offering of new telehealth services that were not previously covered really enabled physicians to care for their patients in the midst of this crisis,” said Todd Askew, the AMA’s senior vice president of advocacy, during a recent “AMA COVID-19 Update.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

A new survey has found that despite setbacks created by the COVID-19 pandemic, AI use is common in healthcare organizations, and could be all but universal within five years. The survey, which was conducted by Black Book Research, connected with 540 HIM executives to determine their view on the use of AI in healthcare organizations. […].

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Mobi Health News

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Now available in public preview, the offerings are designed to help organizations and individuals pull clinically-relevant insights from large volumes of free text housed in medical records.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

This past week, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a trove of data suggesting that pregnant patients might be at increased risk for severe illness associated with COVID-19. In light of the statistics, CDC advised that measures to prevent coronavirus infection should be emphasized for pregnant people and their families. Telehealth and virtual care, with its natural distancing, could be one such measure.

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Electronic Health Reporter

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. A weight loss journey can be a tough one, especially when you’re trying it for the first time and need access to a lot of support and information regarding how to do so successfully. Fortunately, […]. The article 4 Ways Technology Can Help You To Lose Weight appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Care transitions between acute and post-acute organizations remains fraught with challenges. They can be inefficient, highly manual, and prone to errors. This has been known for years, yet remains an area that receives little attention and funding. Why is that? This was the central question in a Healthcare IT Today panel discussion (recording available) featuring: […].

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Mobi Health News

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

NightWare's digital therapeutic monitors a wearer's heart rate and movement to detect disturbances during sleep, and delivers gentle vibrations to interrupt a nightmare without waking the user.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Primary topic: Telehealth Disable Auto Tagging: Short Headline: How telehealth helps prevent burnout among nurses Featured Decision Content: Region Tag: Global Edition Right Now:

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Electronic Health Reporter

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Keith C. Kosel, PhD, MHSA, MBA, Parkland Center for Clinical Innovation. We’ve all experienced crises in our lives. They may be personal in nature (e.g., involving our interpersonal relationships), organizational (e.g., relating to our […]. The article Lean On Your Connected Community of Care In Times of Crisis appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

The following is a guest article by Brad Bostic, CEO at hc1. The fundamental problem with healthcare can be summed up in one sentence: We expect healthcare services that cater to our individual needs, yet the health care system operates under a one-size-fits-all, trial-and-error model. It is a model that results in missed diagnoses, protracted […].

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Mobi Health News

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

The announcement comes a few months after Medtronic acquired the InPen device's original maker, Companion Medical.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

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Electronic Health Reporter

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Jim Cropper, director of healthcare Sales, Brother International Corporation. Almost every day, a news story breaks about a cyberattack hitting a healthcare facility. Healthcare is one of the most highly targeted sectors, and hacks […]. The article To Protect Patient Data, Don’t Forget Scanners and Printers appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

We’ve all known that data and AI was going to come together to make healthcare better. We’ve seen it in fits and starts for a long time. We were just waiting for people to really connect all the dots and make this a reality. In my most recent interview, I saw the best example of […].

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Mobi Health News

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

The Amazon Alexa Care Hub connects a senior's personal assistant device to a caretaker's mobile app, and includes activity alerts, emergency contacts and other communications features.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

At the onset of COVID-19, COPE Community Services, a Tucson, Arizona-based nonprofit behavioral and physical healthcare organization serving more than 15,000 clients in Pima County, was unprepared to have its staff work remotely. THE PROBLEM. COPE needed to react quickly to the sudden change in the healthcare service delivery model and minimize any negative impact from these changes.

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Electronic Health Reporter

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. This 2020’s pandemic has taken a toll on many different countries all around the world. Signs of this virus entail flu-like symptoms, like a terrible cough, breaking difficulties, and of course, fever. While the other […]. The article Benefits of Temperature Checking Devices In 2020 appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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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.

Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

As a parent of twins, one item that was evident since my wife was pregnant was that we would take them to Disney World. A Disney vacation forms lasting memories for children. It is one of the few items that they will remember when they grow older. It is also one of the most expensive […].

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Mobi Health News

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Laura Cooley, senior director of education and outreach at the Academy of Communication in Healthcare, dishes out tips to improve the telehealth experience at the Patient Experience Summit this morning.

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Health Populi

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated health care providers’ and plans’ investment in digital technologies while reducing capital spending on new physical assets, we learn in Building resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond from the Deloitte Center for Health Solutions. What must be built (or truly re-built), health care leaders believe, is first and foremost trust, followed by financial viability to ensure long-term resilience and sustainability — for the workforce,

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Electronic Health Reporter

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Kevin Ruthen, chief technology officer, Support.com. Customer support plays a critical role in healthcare. In fact, a report from McKinsey and Company on healthcare consumerism found that “customer service ranked second behind only coverage […].

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