Electronic Health Reporter

JUNE 8, 2021

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Online consultation is a big part of the electronic healthcare (E-Health) industry. At present, experts are investing a lot of resources into this industry for its overall improvement. Digital health technology is currently going […]. The article Why Online Consultations Should Be The Future of Healthcare appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 10, 2021

The rise in telehealth use during the COVID-19 pandemic has showcased two contrasting narratives about access to virtual care. Even as telehealth made it easier for some patients to get the care they need , especially those who struggle to reach in-person services, it also exacerbated the digital divide for others. "COVID accelerated our commitment," said Alexis McGill Johnson, CEO of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America, during a panel at the American Telemedicine Association&

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Health Populi

JUNE 10, 2021

The pandemic ushered in millions of peoples’ first digital health experiences, many of which will persist according to the 23rd Annual U.S. Consumer Technology Ownership & Market Potential Study , published by the Consumer Technology Association. CTA conducted an online survey among 2,409 U.S. adult 18 and over in April 2021 to gather data for this annual report.

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 11, 2021

Leave it to the people on the internet to capture something so well. In this case it was this amazing graphic from David Fry that compares HIPAA vs HIPPA to “clear up the confusion.” Everyone reading this site shouldn’t need the last question, but I’m glad that David included it for those that don’t understand […].

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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.

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Electronic Health Reporter

JUNE 8, 2021

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Christina Cook, marketing manager, PowerDMS. Healthcare providers account for some of the most crucial organizations in the country. And while most provide unparalleled care to patients and residents, there is often a disconnect between […]. The article SaaS Technology Helps A Continuing Care Community Reduce Risk, Save Costs and Manage COVID-19 appeared first on electronichealthreporter.

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Mobi Health News

JUNE 11, 2021

The feature lets patients share their user-generated data with clinicians and family members. The team at Cerner says this is one step toward patients controlling their data. .

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 9, 2021

The combination of simple technology and good service is helping to make remote patient monitoring (RPM) a key part of keeping patients healthy for primary care physicians. The team at Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University rolled out RPM and has seen a drop in avoidable ED visits and improved patient experience. Healthcare IT […].

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Electronic Health Reporter

JUNE 11, 2021

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. There have been many attempted attacks by cybercriminals on US healthcare centers, hospitals, and clinics all over the country. The fear is that a ransomware attack – something that has hit individual hospitals over the […]. The article Hospitals In The US Could Be Paralyzed By Cybercrime appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 7, 2021

Virtual care aligns with strategic imperatives to improve health outcomes, enhance patient safety, and optimize the patient experience for populations with medical complexity and high healthcare needs. As a result, it will pay off if healthcare can continue the expansion of telehealth started by the COVID-19 pandemic. One driver of successful expansion of virtual care services is open communication and collaboration with key stakeholders on important initiatives that impact the virtual care proc

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Mobi Health News

JUNE 10, 2021

According to the Verge, Facebook spent $1 billion developing the tool. .

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 8, 2021

Thanks for my friend Shereese Maynard for pointing out this article that suggests Cerner might be an acquisition target soon. The article makes the salacious statement that “Cerner is a wounded gazelle, and the lions are hungry.” For those keeping track at home, we’ve been through this before when Jim Cramer suggested that Apple Should […].

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Electronic Health Reporter

JUNE 7, 2021

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. The medical field is always looking for ways to improve the care they provide. In recent years, there have been many advances in technology that are now being implemented into clinical settings. These changes will […]. The article How Emerging Tech Is Transforming Medical Care appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 7, 2021

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, New York City was one of the first places in the United States to feel its major effects. Health systems all over the city were forced to pause non-essential care and spin up virtual options – sometimes in a matter of days. MetroPlus Health Plan, which offers access to low- to no-cost healthcare to individuals in New York City, teamed up with Amwell to connect members with virtual services during the tumult.

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Mobi Health News

JUNE 7, 2021

Once again the developer spotlighted a number of new health features for the iPhone and Apple Watch.

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Health Populi

JUNE 8, 2021

In the COVID-19 pandemic, health care spending in the U.S. increased by a relatively low 6.0% in 2020. This year, medical cost trend will rise by 7.0%, expected to decline a bit in 2022 according to the annual study from PwC Health Research Institute , Medical Cost Trend: Behind the Numbers 2022. What’s “behind these numbers” are factors that will increase medical spending (the “inflators” in PwC speak) and the “deflators” that lower costs.

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Electronic Health Reporter

JUNE 9, 2021

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Joe Leggio, associate executive director, Lenox Hill Hospital (Northwell Health). In 2018, we at Lenox Hill Hospital found ourselves at a crossroads. Part of New York’s largest healthcare provider, Northwell Health, we pride ourselves […]. The article Data-Driven Patient Rounding: A Deep-Dive At Lenox Hill Hospital appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 10, 2021

Amazon Care has signed several companies to its telehealth service, an executive said during a Wall Street Journal event on Wednesday, as the consumer giant continues with plans to roll out the service to all 50 states by this summer. Speaking at the WSJ Tech Health event, Amazon VP Babak Parviz said that "we’ve had quite a bit of interest from other companies in using this service," according to CNBC.

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Mobi Health News

JUNE 9, 2021

Next week HIMSS will reveal new data about the state of health, including new patient data. .

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 7, 2021

1Life Healthcare, Inc. (One Medical) (Nasdaq: ONEM), a leading human-centered and technology-powered primary care organization, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Iora Health, a human-centric, value-based primary care group with built-for-purpose technology focused on serving Medicare populations, in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $2.1 billion.

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Health Populi

JUNE 6, 2021

Two studies published in May 2021 illustrate the value and importance of telehealth to patients in 2020, and a disconnect among many C-level executives working in hospitals, academic medical centers, and other care provider organizations. Together, the two reports from J.D. Power and BDO illustrate some mis-alignment between the demand and supply side of telehealth.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 9, 2021

When telehealth visits increased exponentially during the pandemic, patients at Mount Sinai Health System with limited English proficiency, or LEP, were at a great disadvantage to receive equal access to services because of the language barrier. THE PROBLEM. Telehealth platforms were not originally set up with LEP patients in mind. And Mount Sinai's patient population in New York City is very diverse – the health system needs to be prepared to deliver healthcare in more than 200 langua

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Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is transforming healthcare by enabling providers to track patient health outside traditional clinical settings. This blog explores the role of technology in RPM, including wearable devices, mobile apps, and connected medical tools that collect and share real-time data. Discover how RPM expands care access, improves outcomes, enhances patient engagement, and reduces costs by shifting from reactive to proactive care.

Mobi Health News

JUNE 8, 2021

The solution has six components which include a plug-in intrusion detection device and 24/7 monitoring.

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 10, 2021

The following is a guest article by Phyllis Wojtusik, RN, Executive VP, Health System Solutions at Real Time Medical Systems. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) “Pathways to Success” rule for Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) has five goals: accountability, competition, engagement, integrity, and quality, all aimed at improving patient care.

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HealthStream

JUNE 8, 2021

In addition to many other impacts, COVID-19 has emphasized the extreme importance of succession planning within healthcare organizations. The blog post examines how the pandemic is an opportunity to refocus the process of finding new healthcare leaders.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 11, 2021

Seattle-based Providence was forced to learn quickly in spring of 2020, with Washington State one of the early U.S. hotspots as SARS-CoV-2 spread. The health system quickly stood up an array of new clinical innovations to deal with the public health emergency, and pivoted its consumer-facing tools to help manage its response to COVID-19. The health system was well-positioned to do these things, because it was already well into the process of a sweeping digital transformation.

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