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Health IT execs offer thoughts on the big issues of 2021

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

I've seen it said before that year-ahead predictions are like weather reports: Everyone reads them, but almost no one looks back later to see whether they were accurate. Still, since when has that stopped anyone from indulging in this pastime as the calendar turns from December to January? Certainly, few could have guessed, as we rang out 2019, just what 2020 would have in store for the U.S. healthcare system.

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Telemedicine: A Powerful Tool For Preventing Hospital Overcrowding

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Waseem Ghannam, MD, MBA, MHSA, president, TeleHealth Solution Across the country, well over 100,000 Americans are currently hospitalized with COVID-19, and these numbers continue to climb along with rising positivity rates. Similar to the […].

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Designing for Patients and Clinicians: Expanding The Human in Human Centered Design (HCD)

Healthcare IT Today

This article was co-authored by Geri Lynn Baumblatt & Amy Bucher. A nurse practitioner (NP) was telling patient advocates how to help patients prepare better for appointments. She explained that many people with high blood pressure (BP) don’t track it before their appointment. So, she gives them a sheet and has them schedule another appointment […].

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Health plans embrace technology during the pandemic: a roundup of payer news 2020

Mobi Health News

Through all of this year’s tumultuous ups and downs, one trend that has remained unstoppable – and has even accelerated – is the healthcare sector’s adoption of technology.

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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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What to expect in 2021 and beyond? IDC offers 10 healthcare predictions

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

In the recent IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Health Industry 2021 Predictions report, experts at IDC Health Insights offer their thoughts about the issues healthcare and life science organizations will contend with over the next year and beyond. WHY IT MATTERS. Unsurprisingly, 2021 will largely be shaped by "the disruptive forces of COVID-19," according to IDC, which sees the pandemic as having changed "everything across all verticals now and into the future.

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To Integrate Next-Gen Telehealth, We Need Health System Redesign

Healthcare IT Today

Today I read an interesting piece by Sean Cavanaugh, chief policy officer of ACO sponsor Aledade Inc. The piece, which appears in the Health Affairs blog, looks at the state of telehealth in the U.S. and how we got where we are. It also makes some recommendations on how to think about telehealth in the […].

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Q&A: How consumer habits are being shaped by a health-conscious culture

Mobi Health News

MobiHealthNews talks about the positive economic impact of wider consumer engagement in health tech with Ilya Kravtsov, CEO and co-founder of PouchPASS.

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Sun River Health shifts 67% of its visits to telehealth

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Sun River Health, based in Peekskill, New York, is a not-for-profit system of federally qualified health centers. It provides culturally sensitive and linguistically appropriate primary, preventive, behavioral and oral healthcare, and a full range of enabling and support services. It serves predominately low-income and highly vulnerable patients living throughout a 16-county region of southeastern New York, encompassing the Hudson Valley, New York City and Long Island.

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Gym Management Software: The Revolution of Physical Science

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. The emergence of technology is rampant nowadays. From the convenience of the person using it allows reduction of legwork in a few touches of the smartphone. In order to run a business-like Gym Management Software, […]. The article Gym Management Software: The Revolution of Physical Science 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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Small Wonder Providers Don’t Like Sharing Patient Data For Free. It’s Becoming Their Whole Business.

Healthcare IT Today

During the decade or so in which I’ve been following data interoperability, the cleverest people in the healthcare and technology industries have come together to make disparate systems work together effectively. While there are still a number of technical issues to iron out, I’d go so far as to say that sustained data interoperability is […].

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A look back at the how tech changed the pharma landscape in 2020

Mobi Health News

It's been quite a year for digital, from Akili's de novo clearance to the downfall of 'digital pill' maker Proteus. MobiHealthNews takes a look back at the highlights.

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Telehealth Strategies: Putting the Patient in the Center to Improve Outcomes

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Sponsor: US Cellular Primary topic: Telehealth Topic: Patient Engagement Telehealth Resource Central: White Papers External url: [link] Thumbnail: Body: Disable Auto Tagging: Short Headline: Telehealth Strategies: Putting the Patient in the Center to Improve Outcomes Region Tag: Global Edition

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How Telehealth Is Making Care More Accessible In Remote Regions of the US

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Rahul Varshneya, founder and president, Arkenea. Rural communities, often located amid isolated yet beautiful landscapes, are a defining feature of much of the United States of America. But those same landscapes can, at times, […]. The article How Telehealth Is Making Care More Accessible In Remote Regions of the US 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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Happy New Year!

Healthcare IT Today

As we head into 2021, all of us at Healthcare IT Today want to say Happy New Year! 2020 has been one for the record books and we are deeply grateful for all of you that supported the work we do here at Healthcare IT Today. We are sincere in our mission to improve healthcare […].

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Health systems rush to use tech to tackle the coronavirus: A roundup of provider news 2020

Mobi Health News

MobiHealthNews highlights providers' efforts to address treating, testing and mapping the coronavirus.

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Aurora Tele-Oncology partners with UMP Healthcare to launch oncology telemedicine services in Mainland China

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Founded in Hong Kong in July 2020, Aurora Tele-Oncology Limited, an oncology-specific teleconsultation platform striving to improve cancer care, recently announced a strategic partnership with Hainan UMP Internet Hospital, a telemedicine center of UMP Healthcare Holdings Limited. Hainan UMP Internet Hospital was granted a practicing license by the Health Commission of Hainan Province in August 2020.

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How To Deal With A Friend Going Through Addiction

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. When you have a close friend who is struggling with addiction, it can be painful and challenging to watch the destruction they experience. If you’re unsure of how to approach the situation and interact as […]. The article How To Deal With A Friend Going Through Addiction appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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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.

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How to Increase EHR Go-Live Efficiency with a Virtual Model

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by GP Hyare, Managing Director at ReMedi Health Solutions One year ago, the average EHR go-live involved hundreds of support personnel flying to a hospital and working on-site for four to six weeks. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the inability for so many individuals to fly-in and stay in […].

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Twenty Q4 deals round out a record-setting 2020 for digital health M&A

Mobi Health News

The newest deals bring the year's total to a record-setting 64 digital health acquisitions.

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Making seniors comfortable with telehealth will be a goal for healthcare in 2021

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

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What Is Biological Psychiatry?

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Biological psychiatry is a type of psychiatric that analyzes mental disorders from chemical, neurological, and physical viewpoints and in which psychiatrists prescribe treatment protocols accordingly. The approach also is known as biopsychiatry. Biological psychiatry brings […].

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Real-Life Examples of HIPAA Violations and How to Avoid Them

Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer

Download our 30-minute webinar where we delve into real-life examples of HIPAA violations and preventative measures every organization should know! You will learn: The critical factors that lead to HIPAA violations and how to identify them. Three compelling real-life cases of organizations that faced severe HIPAA penalties. Proven strategies to safeguard YOUR organization against HIPAA violations.

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COVID-19 Cartoon New Year’s Eve Edition

Healthcare IT Today

We know that we usually do Fun Friday on Friday for obvious reasons, but since the new year starts on a Friday, we thought a few cartoons to lighten your day before heading into the New Years holiday and weekend would be appropriate. Obviously, most of these cartoons are looking back at the crazy year […].

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Taking Stock of Progress and Looking Ahead

Mobi Health News

This December, we look back at a challenging year – and forward to what we hope is a better, stronger, more connected and resilient healthcare ecosystem.

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New Audio-Only Telemedicine Bill to Expand Telehealth Beyond the Pandemic

Health Law Gurus

During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (the “CMS”) relaxed some rules to expand access to telehealth, including through audio-only communication platforms. With the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, the public health emergency is expected to be brought to an end. As such, the emergency measures temporarily put in place will expire, leaving many patients in rural areas and lower-income households without access to telehealth services.

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How eConsults Fit Into The Future of Healthcare

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Brooke LeVasseur, CEO, AristaMD. We have turned a page to the next chapter in healthcare for the US. At its core is a new delivery system in which we leverage all available tools to […]. The article How eConsults Fit Into The Future of Healthcare appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.