Bill of Health

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

By Emily R.D. Murphy. COVID-19 will be with us — in our society and in our brains — for the foreseeable future. Especially as death and severe illness rates have dropped since the introduction of vaccines and therapeutics, widespread and potentially lasting brain effects of COVID have become a significant source of discussion, fear , and even pernicious rumors about the privileged deliberately seeking competitive economic advantages by avoiding COVID (by continuing to work from home and use othe

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Healthcare Dive

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

The average wait for an appointment is 26 days, pointing to a growing shortage of physicians, a staffing agency said.

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Healthcare It News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

To improve how patients, providers and research sponsors connect, Epic's new Life Sciences program is designed to expand clinical trial access to more patients and better support the development of new research. WHY IT MATTERS. The current disparate systems used for clinical studies can be tedious for patients and providers, according to Epic's announcement.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The American Medical Association's digital health research released today shows increased rates of digital health adoption among physicians over the last six years and provides insights into their expectations. "The AMA survey illustrates the importance physicians place on validated digital health tools that improve health while streamlining the technological and administrative burdens faced each day in medicine," said AMA President Dr.

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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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Bill of Health

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

By Doron Dorfman and Scott Landes. One of the most important lessons from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic needs to be about health surveillance of marginalized health populations — indeed, “who counts depends on who is counted.”. As disability scholars who use data and empirical tools in our work, we want to remind decision makers that advancing just law and policy depends on the systematic collection of accurate data.

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Healthcare It News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

There is widespread use of biased utilization data in the U.S. healthcare system, resulting in the misallocation of resources and perpetuation of health inequity, most notably in the already underserved communities nationwide, according to "How Biased Utilization Data Perpetuate Health Inequity: A Two-Part Strategy to Address the Problem," a new report from The Terry Group, a health and actuarial consulting firm.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Emergency departments should be a last-stop medical option, but for people with disabilities, who visit EDs at a disproportionate rate compared with those without disabilities, this last stop becomes more commonplace. Virtual care has inherent advantages that help to prevent excess visits to the ED for all populations, including people with disabilities.

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Bill of Health

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

By Stevie Wilson and 9971 Study Group. What happens when the profit motive becomes the determinative factor in the provision of health care and is inserted into the prison? Disaster. Across the country, on the local, state, and federal level, the health care of imprisoned people has been handed over to corporate America. A handful of companies have cornered the correctional health care business: Corizon Health Inc., Wellpath Holdings Inc., NaphCare Inc., PrimeCare Medical Inc. and Armor Correcti

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Healthcare Dive

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Rapidly rising labor, drug and supply costs could trigger another wave of facility closures, the hospital lobby said.

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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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Healthcare It News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

More people are in need of mental health treatment today than ever before, but there just aren't enough therapists to meet the growing demand. In 2020, it was estimated that around 41.4 million adults in the U.S. received mental health treatment or counseling. Only an estimated 106,500 psychologists possess current licenses in the United States.

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Mobi Health News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

According to a survey by the American Medical Association, 93% of physicians felt there was some advantage or a definite advantage to using digital health tools in 2022, compared with 85% in 2016.

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Healthcare Dive

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Burnout can push providers to leave the profession or retire early, and poses other complications for health systems and clinics.

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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?

Healthcare It News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

San Francisco-based Osmind announced today that its electronic health record system for mental health clinicians has integrated Zoom virtual visits within its technology platform as part of the company's regulatory-compliant ISV Partner Program. WHY IT MATTERS. Within the Osmind EHR, clinicians can access a suite of digital tools to meet high-patient demand, like progress monitoring and journaling tools.

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Jane Sarashon

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Most doctors see the advantages of digital health tools like telehealth, consumers’ access to their health information, and point-of-care workflow solutions, the American Medical Association found in a survey of 1300 physicians, published in September 2022. The AMA first conducted research with physicians and their views on digital health in July 2016.

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Healthcare Dive

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Fostering a culture of brilliance takes more than just buy-in at the top level, it takes everyone.

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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

Healthcare It News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Srisawan Hospital, a private tertiary healthcare provider in Thailand, is stepping up on its digitalisation efforts to further raise its quality of care provision and hospital experience. Recently, it signed a memorandum of understanding with GE Healthcare for the deployment of digital solutions for asset management and management of workforce resources.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The following is a guest article by Guy Tish, Co-Founder and CTO at Briya. Data is the bread and butter of the digital health industry. Researchers and caregivers must be able to access high quality and up-to-date information securely. This is key to accelerating time to medicine, developing new treatments and providing better care. But where does this information come from?

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Healthcare Dive

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

The insurer has been bullish on expanding its ACA footprint since 2021, when its payer business Aetna said it would return to the exchanges after exiting them in 2017.

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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 News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The new Footscray Hospital in Melbourne's west is adopting a nurse call solution from Hills Health Solutions, the digital health arm of ASX-listed company Hills Limited. Hills Limited won the estimated A$7 million ($4.7 million) contract to supply and install its Nurse Call platform in more than 500 beds in the upcoming hospital. According to a media release, the nurse call system will be integrated with smart touchscreen terminals in every patient room to improve workflow management and rep

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MRO Compliance

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Lessons learned from 11 right of access violations. September 12, 2022. Revenue Cycle Advisor. Covered entities and business associates still have trouble getting patients their medical records in a timely fashion. View Full Article.

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Mobi Health News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

LifePoint Health announced a partnership with Google Cloud to use its Healthcare Data Engine, and the National Institutes of Health will invest $130 million over four years to accelerate the use of AI in biomedical and behavioral research.

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Healthcare Dive

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The groups sent a letter to lawmakers on Tuesday asking them to extend pandemic-era access to virtually delivered care, including waiving provider and patient location limitations.

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