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What's new in EMRAM 2022

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Prioritise digital healthcare from early life, says Lancet report

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The Lancet and Financial Times Commission on governing health futures 2030: growing up in a digital world has placed children and young people centre stage of the report, as this demographic is seen as the most likely to have the highest exposure to digital technologies. There is an urgent need to orient digital health priorities towards the establishment of strong health and wellbeing foundations from an early age.

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How To Succeed As A Pharmacy Owner

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Being a pharmacist is one of the most rewarding, yet challenging jobs. It requires a high level of knowledge and handwork as well as great communication skills. You need to be personable and empathetic because […]. The article How To Succeed As A Pharmacy Owner appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Hinge Health bags $600M investment from Coatue, Tiger Global, boosting valuation to $6.2B

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Hinge Health bags $600M investment from Coatue, Tiger Global, boosting valuation to $6.2B. hlandi. Thu, 10/28/2021 - 11:00.

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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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DHAGE identifies digital inclusion as key goal in building a resilient society

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Calls to action suggested by DHAGE include more inclusive and accessible health services by in-house and private sector companies, while barriers to digital services identified included a lack of digital skills and connectivity. WHY IT MATTERS. During the third DHAGE 2021 high-level meeting, held last month, decision makers in Europe identified collaborations and challenges for the future of digital healthcare policies - when accounting for the health inequailities that have been highlighted dur

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ATA to assess telemedicine's role in addressing U.S. healthcare disparities

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The American Telemedicine Association announced this week that it was launching a new initiative aimed at evaluating telehealth's potential as a tool to address and eliminate health disparities in the United States. The CEO’s Advisory Group on Using Telehealth to Eliminate Disparities and Inequities, comprising more than 30 executives from a range of payer, provider and tech organizations, issued a framework alongside the announcement that will serve as the foundation of ongoing strate

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Google taps Headspace executive to lead tech-driven mental health efforts

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Google taps Headspace executive to lead tech-driven mental health efforts. hlandi. Tue, 10/26/2021 - 11:58.

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Building a patient management program in the wake of COVID-19

Healthcare It News

A key to optimal patient care is having the right data at the right time, which also includes the ability to exchange it across platforms. But that's easier said than done in today's healthcare environment, where caregivers often are given too much data with too little context to develop an actionable care plan. In the face of too much and too little information, clinical insecurities worsen clinical burnout.

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Cigna expands access to covered telehealth services

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Cigna announced this week that it is expanding access to telehealth services via the virtual care company MDLIVE. The announcement follows the acquisition of MDLIVE earlier this year by Cigna health services subsidiary Evernorth. "With MDLIVE now part of Evernorth, we've fast-tracked our ability to offer a broader suite of differentiated, future-state care solutions that make the patient experience easier and more convenient," said Eric Palmer, president of Evernorth, in a statemen

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Amazon to launch Alexa at senior living facilities, health systems

Mobi Health News

Amazon said the Alexa Smart Properties tools save time and allow healthcare providers and other caregivers to focus on higher level tasks.

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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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Healthcare is in an era of 'hyper-innovation' as executives look to ramp up digital tech: survey

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Healthcare is in an era of 'hyper-innovation' as executives look to ramp up digital tech: survey. rtorrence. Thu, 10/28/2021 - 16:57.

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RPM helps lower A1c below 9% for 84% of patients at Leon Medical Centers

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Leon Medical Centers serves Medicare patients in South Florida. The center also is the only HIMSS Stage 7 Outpatient Medical Care Institution in Miami-Dade County. The healthcare organization drives toward a standard of care that focuses on personalized patient-physician relationships and quality-driven medical care. (HIMSS is the parent organization of Healthcare IT News.).

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VA still facing interoperability, scaling challenges amidst COVID-19

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

As the largest integrated health system in the country, the Veterans Health Administration oversees care at hundreds of hospitals and health systems around the United States. That's a lot of patients: more than 9 million, to be specific. And caring for those patients, and stewarding their data, requires major infrastructure. "In a healthcare system in 2021, data really serves as the basis for how decisions are made and how care is delivered," said Kimberly McManus, White House Pres

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NUS researchers develop smart bandage for chronic wound management

Mobi Health News

The technology can detect and analyse wound biomarkers within 15 minutes.

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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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Clover Health: Open networks encourage patient choice, promote health equity

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Clover Health: Open networks encourage patient choice, promote health equity. rtorrence. Wed, 10/27/2021 - 14:48.

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Admin automation helps Proactive MD save an FTE per clinic, expand to 12 more states

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Headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, Proactive MD has a total of 63 health centers and serves approximately 60,000 patients across several states. Proactive MD's mission is to offer high-quality, low-cost primary and preventive care directly to employers in onsite and near-site clinics. "We've pioneered a form of direct primary care called advanced primary care," said Jeremy VanderKnyff , executive vice president of health data science, value and validation, at Proactiv

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Concentra reduces clicks to visit and no-shows with new telehealth system

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Concentra is a Texas-based healthcare organization that serves the occupational health needs of one in four injured employees through 517 medical centers across the country, another 150 clinics at employer locations, and telemedicine. THE PROBLEM. Concentra has seen telemedicine as a much-needed additional option for the delivery of care. The first model it implemented was kiosks, which was piloted with a single employer.

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'Omnichannel' is the new watchword as big tech, retail get serious about healthcare

Mobi Health News

At a recent gathering in Boston, leaders from Walmart, CVS, Verily and Uber Health discussed how their organizations' skills help them "meet consumers where they are.

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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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Alexa is finding a voice in healthcare. Cedars-Sinai, Boston Children's sign on for new Amazon smart hospital service

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Alexa is finding a voice in healthcare. Cedars-Sinai, Boston Children's sign on for new Amazon smart hospital service. hlandi. Sun, 10/24/2021 - 21:46.

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Digital pharmacies on the rise. But who is going to pay?

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Enterprise Taxonomy: Node settings: Exclude from Accelerate RSS feed

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Virtual care giving MSK patients 'a PT in their pocket'

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Power To The People: Why Person-Centric Equals Patient Engagement In Healthcare Platforms

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Terri Casterton, director of product and strategy and healthcare, Bottle Rocket. If digital expansion in healthcare was simmering before the pandemic, COVID-19 has set the need for transformation alight. Engagement tactics that were already […].

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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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Contributed: Top 8 healthcare uses for 3D printing

Mobi Health News

Today 3D printing is being used in specialty care such as orthopedics, pediatrics, radiology and oncology.

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Gravitate Health working to improve patient outcomes

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What’s Spooky About Health IT This Halloween? – #HITsm Chat Topic

Healthcare IT Today

We’re excited to share the topic and questions for this week’s #HITsm chat happening Friday, 10/29 at Noon ET (9 AM PT). This week’s chat will be hosted by Julie Maas (@JulieWMaas) from @EMRDirect on the topic “What’s Spooky About Health IT This Halloween?” Health data is becoming more and more accessible in a transparent way. […].

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6 Ways To Reduce The Risk of Healthcare Data Breach

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. The healthcare industry deals with a significant amount of sensitive information every day, thus making healthcare organizations a prime target for cyberattacks. If stolen by cybercriminals, sensitive healthcare data could be used for identity theft, […].

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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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Aetna exec: Retail-based programs connect Medicare members to health resources they trust

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Aetna exec: Retail-based programs connect Medicare members to health resources they trust. dmuoio. Wed, 10/27/2021 - 16:11.

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Listening to the patient can save money

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3 Ways Healthcare Providers Can Boost Patient Engagement When Offering Care Virtually

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Rahul Varshneya is the co-founder and president of Arkenea. The Coronavirus pandemic forced healthcare communities across the United States into survival mode during the first half of 2020. Several healthcare facilities, both big and small, had to adjust their operations, hastily putting together telemedicine offerings that would allow them […].

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Top 4 Tips To Help You Start and Run A Medical Practice

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Starting and running a successful medical practice may seem like a straightforward process, but it is not. Doctors go through years of rigorous training to get the necessary certifications; however, none of the classes teach […]. The article Top 4 Tips To Help You Start and Run A Medical Practice appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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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.