Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
APRIL 22, 2020
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Mobi Health News
APRIL 21, 2020
Using a designated kit ordered by a doctor, patients will be able to self-swab and mail their samples to LabCorp testing facilities. The self-collection kits will be available in "most states" in the coming weeks.
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Healthcare IT Today
APRIL 23, 2020
Last week I started a project to create a list of all of the telehealth options out there. Mostly, I wanted to be able to provide my friends and readers answer to the question I’m certain to get over the next year, “Which telehealth solution is best?” It may take me another week to finish […].
Electronic Health Reporter
APRIL 22, 2020
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Christopher Maiona, M.D., SFHM, chief medical officer, PatientKeeper, Inc. With all that the healthcare system has to worry about these days, perhaps it’s time to hit the “Pause” button on health IT deployment. Or not. […]. The article Will the COVID-19 Pandemic Propel Mobile Health IT Adoption Forward?
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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
APRIL 23, 2020
Physicians are changing the patterns of their practice because of the COVID-19 pandemic, with nearly half of them using telehealth to treat patients, up from just 18% in 2018. WHY IT MATTERS. These were the results of a survey of 842 physicians across the country that conducted by physician search firm Merritt Hawkins. It also revealed 14% of physicians indicated that they will change practice settings as a result of the outbreak.
Mobi Health News
APRIL 20, 2020
Alongside the purchase of Amblyotech, the pharma company announced upcoming collaborations with major video game publisher Ubisoft and McGill University.
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Electronic Health Reporter
APRIL 20, 2020
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Carlos Meléndez, COO, Wovenware. Chatbots, or conversational AI, seem to be everywhere in our daily lives and go-to solutions for digital transformation initiatives. From banks to insurance companies and e-commerce sites, these automated assistants […].
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
APRIL 24, 2020
The Alliance for Integrated Care of New York (AICNY) oversees the healthcare needs of roughly 6,200 dually eligible Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Many AICNY beneficiaries reside in group homes and use Federally Qualified Community Health Centers. THE PROBLEM. A large number of the beneficiaries present multiple complex chronic health conditions with a high coexistence of mental health conditions making the coordination of care more co
Mobi Health News
APRIL 19, 2020
In this COVID-19 era, the need for health and care systems to become agile and change is very real.
Healthcare IT Today
APRIL 23, 2020
The following is a guest article by Mark LaRow, CEO at Verato. While the federal government has relaxed some patient privacy rules in response to the coronavirus pandemic, there are still avoidable mistakes healthcare professionals make when it comes to protecting patient data. These types of lapses become much more prevalent when staff are suddenly […].
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Electronic Health Reporter
APRIL 22, 2020
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By April Gill, senior vice president, solution management, Welltok. The future of COVID-19 remains a giant question mark right now. But what is clear in this uncertain time is the significant impact everyday factors, commonly […]. The article Consumers Weigh In On SDOH: How This Can Help Providers appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
APRIL 22, 2020
As many as 20% of primary care practices predict they could close within four weeks because of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a survey conducted between April 10 and April 13 by the non-profit Primary Care Collaborative. With COVID-19 dropping non-urgent care to next to zero, the loss in revenue is putting a dire strain on resources and operations.
Mobi Health News
APRIL 22, 2020
In response to recent COVID-19 guidance, the company is releasing its video game-like treatment to qualifying families at no cost, and without explicitly requiring a doctor's prescription.
Health Populi
APRIL 24, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has dramatically disrupted every aspect of life for everyday people, ratcheting up stress across all families: The mandate to #StayHome, being physically distanced from work colleagues, beloved family and friends, and our community touchpoints. The fear and risk-management of contracting the COVID-19 virus, for ourselves and our families.
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Healthcare IT Today
APRIL 20, 2020
For the 34th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re talking about Permanent Changes to Healthcare Because of COVID-19. Is anything in healthcare the same since COVID-19? Ok, that’s a bit of an exaggeration, but the healthcare world has definitely been turned upside down thanks to COVID-19. Regulations have been relaxed. Reimbursements for things like […] COVID-19 has caused all sorts of changes to healthcare as we know it.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
APRIL 20, 2020
During the COVID-19 pandemic, business at Gastro Health in Miami came to a halt. In order to uphold social-distancing practices, patients stayed at home and thus physicians at the practice did not have access to them. THE PROBLEM. Additionally, all elective endoscopic procedures were cancelled. Only urgent procedures were performed. There was a dramatic drop in business.
Mobi Health News
APRIL 21, 2020
They will also launch a COVID-19 contact-tracing app to alert users of prolonged social proximity.
Electronic Health Reporter
APRIL 24, 2020
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Jay Eisenstock, principal, JE Consulting and WEDI board chair. Virtual visits help providers increase productivity by adding revenue and reducing travel to different clinical settings. However, despite these obvious advantages, 2019 saw an abysmally low […].
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.
Healthcare IT Today
APRIL 23, 2020
As is no surprise to anyone, all of the organizations at HHS are releasing a wide variety of information, rules, relaxation of rules, and other changes amidst COVID-19. We’ve covered most of those changes in our COVID-19 Updates. Given the pace of changes, we wanted to share a number of other updates we’ve seen that […].
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
APRIL 24, 2020
Bendigo Health in regional Victoria will become one of the first hospitals in Australia to roll-out telemonitoring used for suspected COVID-19 patients. The system has been trialed with current geriatric patients to ensure its viability in the testing for readiness. The digital care application, teamplay myCare Companion ‘Pandemic’ delivered by medical technology company Siemens Healthineers, allows clinicians to remotely prioritize and manage patients based on their clinical needs,
Mobi Health News
APRIL 20, 2020
Patients are screened about COVID-19 status and other health factors, then provided with information about the nearest donation station.
Electronic Health Reporter
APRIL 22, 2020
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Kayla Matthews, freelance journalist, Productivity Bytes. As COVID-19 cases push hospitals around the country to their limits, medical facilities are facing challenges beyond sick patients. Long hours and an uptick in cyberattacks are putting serious strain […].
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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.
Healthcare IT Today
APRIL 20, 2020
As the number of medical devices increases, the need for better tracking and traceability of those devices becomes more and more important. Imagine the chaos and risk to patient safety if a device manufacturer issues a recall order and there wasn’t a good system for device record-keeping. Thankfully Zebra’s Unique Device Identity (UDI) Platform can […].
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
APRIL 21, 2020
Government & Policy Interoperability Telehealth The director of international relations at NHS Confederation, Dr Layla McCay writes about significant acceleration of digital transformation across the UK. Layla McCay ‘Necessity is the mother of invention’ is an old proverb proving true as health services across the world race to adapt to manage the challenges of the current coronavirus pandemic.
Mobi Health News
APRIL 23, 2020
The headsets use “teleportation” to place users in periods of their life when they were happy.
Electronic Health Reporter
APRIL 20, 2020
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Drew Ivan, chief product and strategy officer, Lyniate. It is becoming increasingly popular to move healthcare outside of the clinic and into the community and the home with the use of telemedicine platforms, apps, […]. The article Digital Disruptors Exceling At Delivering Exceptional Digital Customer Experiences appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
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Healthcare IT Today
APRIL 22, 2020
The following is an interview with Dan Schaupner, Head of Cybersecurity Consulting, North America BDS at Atos and John Lynn, Founder and Chief Editor at Healthcare IT Today. Tell us about yourself and Atos Atos is a leading global information security services provider, with over 100,000 employees worldwide, supporting many major customers in many countries. […].
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
APRIL 23, 2020
The Federal Communications Commission approved the next five funding applications for the COVID-19 Telehealth Program, which includes health centers from coast to coast. WHY IT MATTERS. These include NYU Langone Health in New York City; St. John’s Well Child and Family Center in Los Angeles; Health Partners of Western Ohio in Lima; Banyan Community Health Center in Coral Gables, Florida; and the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor.
Mobi Health News
APRIL 22, 2020
Panelists from the HIMSS20 Digital webinar “The Forgotten Ones: COVID-19’s Impact on the Underserved Communities" talk about managing the virus in vulnerable populations.
Electronic Health Reporter
APRIL 20, 2020
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By A.J. Hanna, vice president client advocacy, SYKES. People’s knowledge of telehealth isn’t necessarily leading to usage — at least, that is what we found at SYKES as a part of our survey on attitudes […]. The article What SYKES’ Telehealth Survey Report Reveals About Americans’ Perceptions of Virtual Healthcare appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
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