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In a COVID-19 hotspot, a physicians group deploys a free triage and telehealth tool

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Physicians of Southwest Washington has been implementing health IT vendor Innovaccer’s COVID-19 Management System, a tool the vendor has been offering provider organizations free to help manage and care for patients during the pandemic. The state of Washington is one of the areas in the U.S, hit worst by COVID-19. The system is designed to enable provider organizations to drive self-assessments by individuals, educate high- and medium-risk individuals on next steps, help individuals naviga

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How telemedicine is being used on the frontlines of the coronavirus crisis

Mobi Health News

Yesterday MassChallenge hosted a summit on innovation in the age of the coronavirus crisis, and panelists discussed how providers are implementing new digital programs into their toolbox.

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How Technology Can Help Provider Organizations Treating COVID-19

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Response from Oliver Lignell, vice president, virtual health, AVIA Providers have a new tool to help them combat COVID-19: digital. Health systems are proactively leveraging digital assets to help triage, navigate, and treat cases in […]. The article How Technology Can Help Provider Organizations Treating COVID-19 appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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CMS Delays MIPS and Automatically Applies Hardship Exemption for Non-Submission

Healthcare IT Today

We previously shared that the MIPS program could be suspended or otherwise delayed. Today, CMS officially announced a delay to MIPS 2019 reporting which extends the deadline for 2019 MIPS data submission from March 31, 2020 to April 30, 2020. Along with the delay to MIPS reporting, they will be automatically applying the “extreme and […].

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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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Technology is radically improving care for veterans

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Connected Health Electronic Health Records (EHR, EMR) Government & Policy Patient Engagement Telehealth With its three-pillar approach to modernization, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is transforming its technology systems to create foundational change, says its chief modernization officer. Surafeal Asgedom How do you play pool when one hand is paralyzed?

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At-home COVID-19 testing services pump the brakes after FDA warns of 'fraudulent' kits

Mobi Health News

Nurx and Carbon Health have officially halted their mail-order testing kit services. But at least one startup is still moving to secure an Emergency Use Authorization for its at-home rapid serology diagnostic.

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Making Healthcare Interoperability a Reality with Drew Ivan from Lyniate

Healthcare IT Today

One of the big challenges healthcare faces is sharing data between healthcare organizations who need that data. Healthcare interoperability, as we call it, has been a challenge for a long time. However, we’ve known that it is much less of a technical challenge and more of a business challenge. To better understand where healthcare interoperability […].

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Telehealth group practice offers free care to seniors nationwide during crisis

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

CCS Healthcare is a telehealth practice that has been delivering telehealth care extensively throughout Western Pennsylvania and New Jersey since 2016. It delivers care to assisted living facilities through on-site visits performed by its physician assistants, nurse practitioners and physicians. “We use telehealth for urgent care visits to maintain on-call availability 24 hours a day for each assisted living facility,” said Bill Hopkins, CRNP, a nurse practitioner and director of cli

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Fitness goes digital during COVID-19 crisis

Mobi Health News

People turning to online workouts after global pandemic forces gym closures.

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Why Data Interoperability Is Critical In The Fight Against The Pandemic

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Daniel Cidon, CTO, NextGate. As COVID-19 closes in the on U.S., the need for longitudinal health data and interoperability have never been greater. Providers need access to the full picture of every patient they […]. The article Why Data Interoperability Is Critical In The Fight Against The Pandemic appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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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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New Coalition Forms To Share Data, Coordinate Response To COVID-19 Threat

Healthcare IT Today

A group of healthcare, tech and non-profit organizations has come together to support the rapid deployment of open source solutions addressing the COVID-19 virus. The COVID-19 Healthcare Coalition’s members include Amazon Web Services (AWS), athenahealth, CommonWell Health Alliance, Epic, HCA Healthcare, Intermountain Healthcare, LabCorp, Mayo Clinic, Microsoft, Rush University System for Health, Buoy Health, Arcadia.io, […].

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Breaking down barriers to care traced to social determinants of health

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Primary topic: Population Health Disable Auto Tagging: Short Headline: Breaking down barriers to care traced to social determinants of health Featured Decision Content: Region Tag: Global Edition Right Now:

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FDA clears Pear's digital insomnia therapeutic through 510(k), Pre-Cert pilot pathways

Mobi Health News

Somryst, a prescription digital therapeutic combining cognitive behavioral therapy and personalized sleep restriction, is the first software product to put the FDA's early Precertification Program framework through its paces.

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Healthcare In 2030: Discussing The Future of Blockchain and The Road To Adoption

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Chrissa McFarlane, CEO, Patientory, and Jonathan Fuchs, FACHE, member of the board, Patientory Association. As we approach a new decade, there are a plethora of predictions being made around the future of the healthcare […]. The article Healthcare In 2030: Discussing The Future of Blockchain and The Road To Adoption appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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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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Steps Count: More Steps Are Self-Care Goodness in the COVID-19 Lifestyle

Health Populi

There’s evidence in this week’s JAMA of a dose-response relationship between peoples’ steps and lower mortality. In other words: more steps done daily is statistically significantly associated with death from all causes. Furthermore, step intensity didn’t make a difference in mortality rates, shown in the JAMA -published study, Association of Daily Step Count and Step Intensity With Mortality Among US Adults.

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Telemedicine platform can be used in-house to keep docs safe in COVID-19 assessments

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A telemedicine technology vendor is offering a new way to use its platform to virtually treat potential COVID-19 patients – even when those patients and clinicians are in the same facility. Cloudbreak Health is offering an additional use for its technology, enabling its Martti devices to be used to assess patients who come in for treatment of potential infection with the highly contagious virus.

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AMA launches Telemedicine Quick Reference Guide to help docs implement tech during COVID-19

Mobi Health News

The association has also created a virtual panel discussion to talk best practices when using the tech for telemedicine.

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Kno2 On Demand Record Retrieval from Carequality and CommonWell for Free

Healthcare IT Today

In some exciting news for people who have been watching healthcare interoperability for a long time, Carequality has passed an emergency waiver that allows users to access the network and be able to query for records even if the EHR they use is not integrated (this was a requirement before the waiver). For those not […].

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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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West Virginia Was the Last State to ID a COVID-19 Positive Patient; The States’ Residents Are At Highest Risk for Severe Reaction to C19

Health Populi

Gallup has estimated 11 Million in U.S. at Severe Risk If Infected With COVID-19 in research published today. And the health citizens of West Virginia would be at greatest risk for having a severe reaction to the coronavirus. A “severe reaction” here means being critically ill or dying. The forecast doesn’t focus on the whole number of people in the US. who would be at-risk of contracting the coronavirus; the 11 million is the total number of Americans who have a “very hi

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Globalizing Coronavirus Research Through Translation and Localization

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. In this, the day and age of the global coronavirus outbreak, the job of the medical translator and interpreter has never been more relevant. Resolving this global crisis involves a great deal of research and […]. The article Globalizing Coronavirus Research Through Translation and Localization appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Q&A: A firsthand account of FDA's Pre-Cert Program

Mobi Health News

Dr. Yuri Maricich, chief medical officer at Pear Therapeutics, speaks on his company's experience bringing a digital therapeutic product through the regulator's experimental program for health software.

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Health Care Technology Leadership in the Midst of COVID-19

Healthcare IT Today

The world is facing a viral pandemic, and news coverage has reflected public anxiety and confusion. Some of the largest health care conferences in the country have been cancelled this year, and we are still not sure what the new normal will be. I was planning to meet with leaders in physician burnout at those […].

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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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Wistful Thinking: The National Health Spending Forecast In a Land Without COVID-19

Health Populi

U.S. health care spending will grow to 20% of the national economy by 2028, forecasted in projections pre-published in the April 2020 issue of Health Affairs, National Health Expenditure (NHE) Projections. 2019-28: Expected Rebound in Prices Drives Rising Spending Growth. NHE will grow 5.4% in the decade, the model expects. But…what a difference a pandemic could make on this forecast.

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IoT Hand Washing Tracker: Safety First

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Brian Kirkendall, vice president of product management, Digi International. In 1847, Hungarian physician Ignaz Semmelweis theorized that hand washing could limit the occurrence of puerperal fever among new mothers. But despite the obvious success […].

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Apple releases COVID-19 screening tool, resource guide

Mobi Health News

The new website and app were born out of a partnership with Apple, the CDC, the White House Coronavirus Task Force and FEMA.

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Why Physical Distancing and What We’ll Need to Get Past It

Healthcare IT Today

As we mentioned, at Healthcare IT Today, we’ll focus most of our COVID-19 coverage on what health IT professionals are doing to deal with the pandemic. However, we also want to share great insights and perspectives we find from experts in the field. With that in mind, Tom Inglesby, Director of Johns Hopkins Center for […].

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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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Use Feedback to Improve Engagement in the Healthcare Workplace

HealthStream

Millennials make up the largest generation working in healthcare, and their numbers and predominance will only continue to grow. That’s why it is important for healthcare managers to learn how to make regular communication about performance work, specifically for millennials.

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Dimensional Insight Announces COVID-19 Analytics Toolkit For Healthcare Providers

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Dimensional Insight, maker of Diver Platform, the 2020 Best in KLAS healthcare business intelligence/analytics platform, today announced it is providing a complimentary* COVID-19 toolkit to healthcare providers. This kit will provide critical measures or KPIs […].

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COVID-19 home-testing kit could soon be available for purchase in UK

Mobi Health News

The simple finger-prick test will be made available first to NHS staff.

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COVID-19 MixTape

Healthcare IT Today

Finding ways to stay energized and inspired during this time is important – not just for productivity reasons but to keep our sanity as well. Music is one of the most reliable ways to change our moods. Who hasn’t cranked up the volume when your randomized playlist lands on a favorite song? Music has the […].

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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.