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8 must-know lessons from telehealth's new normal

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Telehealth has been around for a long time, but only recently has it gained the critical mass that most have long expected. "It's the overnight success story that was 30 years in the making," said Atrium Health Chief Strategy Officer Dr. Rasu Shrestha. He said that in January 2019 – more than a year before the COVID-19 pandemic necessitated, in short order, an even bigger, more sustained and more widespread scaling up of virtual care services than could ever have been imagine

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Apple Watch's abnormal pulse feature driving many unnecessary healthcare visits, Mayo Clinic researchers say

Mobi Health News

It takes roughly seven patients presenting after an abnormal pulse alert to establish one clinically actionable cardiovascular diagnosis, according to the researchers' chart review.

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Patient Interest in Digital Communication Is Growing

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Dan Simenc, Chief Revenue Officer, SR Health by Solutionreach. Dan is one of our A-List speakers at our new EXPO.health Experience Series. Dan will join Ed Marx and other health IT leaders in an interactive discussion about digital transformation in healthcare and how you can develop your digital […].

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Our Home Is Our Health Hub: CTA and CHI Align to Address Digital and Health Equity

Health Populi

In the pandemic, I’ve been weaving together data to better understand how people as consumers are being re-shaped in daily life across their Maslow Hierarchies of Needs. One of those basic needs has been digital connectivity. People of color have faced many disparities in the wake of the pandemic: the virus itself, exacting greater rates of mortality and morbidity being the most obvious, dramatic inequity.

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Bridging Innovation & Patient Care: The Growing Role of AI

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Co-founder & CEO at Tattva.Health

AI is transforming clinical trials—accelerating drug discovery, optimizing patient recruitment, and improving data analysis. But its impact goes far beyond research. As AI-driven innovation reshapes the clinical trial process, it’s also influencing broader healthcare trends, from personalized medicine to patient outcomes. Join this new webinar featuring Simran Kaur for an insightful discussion on what all of this means for the future of healthcare!

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What do CIOs want to see from telehealth apps? More than a dozen weigh in

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

When the COVID-19 pandemic began to spread around the country, health systems had to pivot quickly – many within a few days – to respond to the skyrocketing need for telemedicine. For some, this meant there wasn't time to think deeply about which vendors were best suited to their needs; it was a question of speed and necessity. Although the specifics are still fuzzy, it's been made evident that telehealth isn't going anywhere.

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Smart sock maker Siren adds $9M to this summer's Series B

Mobi Health News

Along with funds announced a few months back, this brings the round's total to $20.8 million.

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What’s your Vision for 2020 and Beyond?

Healthcare IT Today

Jumpstarting Healthcare’s Digital Transformation in the Year of Vision The following is a guest article by Julie Mann, Chief Commercial Officer at Carium. Carium’s own Lygeia Ricciardi is one of our A-List speakers at our new EXPO.health Experience Series that will join Ed Marx and other health IT leaders in an interactive discussion about digital […].

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Franciscan Health uses inpatient and ambulatory telehealth, closing gaps in care

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Prior to the pandemic, Franciscan Health was in the infancy stages of its telemedicine program and had not moved to an ambulatory rollout. Like many other healthcare organizations, it struggled with operationalizing the technology and workflows of a new process. THE PROBLEM. Franciscan had just started looking at virtual urgent care visits prior to COVID-19.

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With more than $4.6B in fundings, Q3 2020 was an unprecedented showing from digital health investors

Mobi Health News

MobiHealthNews covered a record-breaking 109 funding deals during the past three months – a clear step up from Q3 2019 and the swelling numbers of H1 2020.

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Redefining PPE As Primary Care, Public Health, and Health Equity – The Community PPE Index

Health Populi

In May 2020, the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) re-visited the acronym, “PPE.” As OED evolves the definition of PPE, the wordsmiths could borrow from OSHA’s website , noting that PPE, “is equipment worn to minimize exposure to hazards that cause serious workplace injuries and illnesses. These injuries and illnesses may result from contact with chemical, radiological, physical, electrical, mechanical, or other workplace hazards.

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HIPAA Compliance 2025: Navigating Regulatory Changes & Industry Trends

Based on comprehensive survey data from diverse healthcare providers, the 2025 HIPAA Benchmark Report delivers actionable intelligence for modern compliance programs. This report examines how organizations are restructuring HIPAA Privacy Programs to address emerging regulatory requirements. Through analysis of staffing models, program operations, and breach management protocols, it provides a clear picture of current best practices.

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How Are Healthcare Institutions Being Attacked and What Can You Do About It?

Healthcare IT Today

Seems like a week doesn’t go by with at least one or multiple healthcare systems being compromised by hackers. As we talk with hundreds of healthcare organizations, they’re all in universal agreement that healthcare organizations are under attack by hackers more now than they’ve ever been before and that trend seems likely to continue.

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Majority of health execs say telemedicine has improved patient care

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A new survey of 500 executives in the healthcare industry found that the switch to telehealth necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic has been a largely positive one, and the majority said at least some of the changes would be permanent. The survey, conducted by marketing agency Boston Digital and released Monday, found that 57% of executives said telehealth had increased the quality of patient care.

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Ultromics and Mayo Clinic partner up for AI diagnosis of heart failure

Mobi Health News

The joint UK-US scientific research team will use AI and machine learning to predict and detect heart failure.

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What’s The Point of A Face Mask?

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Get answers to your concerns about face masks, consisting of how to use them appropriately. Can face masks help slow the spread of the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19? Yes, masks combined with other preventive […]. The article What’s The Point of A Face Mask?

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Simplify Screening for Excluded Providers

Every health care provider that accepts federal payments must screen for excluded providers. Use this sample Exclusion Screening Checklist and Compliance Policy to evaluate and improve your organization’s compliance with the law. Payments from Medicare, Medicaid, and TriCare trigger screening requirements that may extend to employees, contractors, volunteers, board members, and network providers.

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Physician Burnout Cartoon and 2020 Time Traveler – Fun Friday

Healthcare IT Today

Another week as almost come and gone…oh wait…was that a week or a year? Time is a funny thing right now as we’re all a bit burnout and dealing with so much change and disruption. That’s understandable. Hopefully you all have great things planned for the weekend and get to enjoy something that will help […].

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How one mental health provider is using its own telehealth spinoff to boost virtual care

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Harbor is a nonprofit mental health and substance use disorder treatment provider based in Toledo, Ohio, that has been addressing community needs for more than 100 years. It serves more than 23,000 individuals annually. Lighthouse Telehealth is a subsidiary of Harbor, formed in 2018 to meet the growing demand for telehealth. It also includes all IT, revenue cycle management and employee assistance program contracts.

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Internet CBT for pediatric OCD maintains, or even increases, effectiveness over 12 months

Mobi Health News

A follow-on analysis found tentative evidence that, unlike in-person CBT, the online intervention could become more effective over the course of a year.

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How Healthcare Is Failing Substance Abuse Disorder Sufferers and What You Can Do About It

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. COVID-19 is leaving a lot of pain and despair in its wake, and that is before we even get to the secondary effects. In the same way that people with pre-existing diseases such as diabetes […]. The article How Healthcare Is Failing Substance Abuse Disorder Sufferers and What You Can Do About It appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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The Road to Personal Healthcare Transformation

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Andy Nieto, Global Healthcare Solutions Manager at Lenovo. Andy is one of our A-List speakers at our new EXPO.health Experience Series. Andy will join Ed Marx and other health IT leaders in an interactive discussion about digital transformation in healthcare and how you can develop your digital strategy […].

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Amwell ranks highest for DTC telehealth satisfaction, says J.D. Power

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Patient satisfaction with telehealth services has been increasing during the COVID-19 pandemic, but hurdles are still in place, a J.D. Power report released Thursday found. According to its 2020 U.S. Telehealth Satisfaction Study , Amwell ranks highest in telehealth satisfaction among direct-to-consumer brands, while Cigna ranks most highly among payers of health plan-provided virtual care services.

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CEO of telehealth vendor and staffing services startup Wheel talks scaling out during COVID-19

Mobi Health News

CEO Michelle Davey discusses the company's relationship with investors and advice to new startups.

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HHS STAR HIE Program Funds 5 Organizations To Improve Interoperability

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announces that five cooperative agreements to health information exchange organizations (HIEs) to help support state and local public health agencies in their efforts to respond to […]. The article HHS STAR HIE Program Funds 5 Organizations To Improve Interoperability 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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5 Universal Healthcare Project Goals via CIO Will Weider

Healthcare IT Today

One of my favorite early blogging compatriots is Will Weider, CIO at PeaceHealth. While it seems like Will has largely moved his blog sharing to Twitter, he’s still one of the great healthcare CIOs to follow. A great example of this was a recent Twitter thread he shared around project goals: Project goals, a thread… […].

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Bipartisan TIKES Act would improve telehealth access for kids

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

This week, U.S. Reps Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, and Dr. Michael C. Burgess, R-Texas, introduced legislation aimed at increasing telehealth access, particularly for children. The Telehealth Improvement for Kids’ Essential Services, or TIKES, Act of 2020 would require the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to issue guidance to states about how to increase access to telehealth under Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program.

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COVID-19 pandemic presents opportunities to reexamine stereotypes about healthcare

Mobi Health News

At the keynote address at HIMSS’ Accelerate Health digital series, Sachin Jain, president and CEO of SCAN, shared his experiences during this digital health evolution.

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Hospital Room TVs Have Become Interactive Portals To A Better Patient Experience

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Tom Mottlau, director of healthcare and emerging markets, LG Business Solutions USA. Sometimes, big changes in how we work and live are driven by technology. Think smartphones, for example. At other times, social change […]. The article Hospital Room TVs Have Become Interactive Portals To A Better Patient Experience appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Healthcare Vendor Risk Management: Strategies for Protected Data

In healthcare, where patient data protection is paramount, effective vendor risk management isn't just good business—it's essential for maintaining compliance and trust. This comprehensive guide helps healthcare compliance professionals navigate the complexities of third-party vendor relationships in an increasingly interconnected healthcare environment.

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A Look at Unexpected Benefits of User Experience Design in Health Care

Healthcare IT Today

By thrusting millions of new users onto online tools such as Zoom, the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown has highlighted the importance of easy-to-use tools for communication and coordination. The health care field has lagged in its digital tool designs. (For an example, let me take you on a tour of the Epic patient portal, Mychart.) So […].

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Digital health world looking to innovation more than ever

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Primary topic: Telehealth Disable Auto Tagging: Short Headline: Digital health world looking to innovation more than ever Featured Decision Content: Region Tag: EMEA Right Now:

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UnitedHealth Group reportedly scoops up digital pharmacy DivvyDose

Mobi Health News

The acquisition deal is worth $300 million, per CNBC.

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Treatment Versus Rehab: What Are the Important Differences?

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Treatment for addiction is not the same as rehab. If you’re looking for one or both of these services, it’s important that you understand the differences and when you need one or the other. Use […]. The article Treatment Versus Rehab: What Are the Important Differences?

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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.