Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
MARCH 17, 2020
WakeMed Health & Hospitals is based in the heart of a dynamic, fast-growing market – an area known as the Triangle, which includes Raleigh and Durham, North Carolina, and surrounding communities. This area has made a name for itself – renowned universities, constant opportunity, cutting-edge technology, and an impressive range of health services and healthcare options.
Healthcare IT Today
MARCH 17, 2020
Today, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued the news that enforcement of HIPAA penalties around telehealth, patient communication, and remote communication technologies will be suspended during the Covid-19 National Emergency and will go into effect immediately. Here’s the official wording from the announcement: OCR will […].
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Mobi Health News
MARCH 20, 2020
TraceTogether works by exchanging short-distance Bluetooth signals between phones to detect other participating TraceTogether users in close proximity.
Health Populi
MARCH 17, 2020
The hashtag #StayHome was ushered onto Twitter by 15 U.S. national healthcare leaders in a USA Today editorial yesterday. The op-ed co-authors included Dr. Eric Topol, Dr. Leana Wen, Dr. Zeke Emanuel, Dr. Jordan Shlain, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Andy Slavitt, and other key healthcare opinion leaders. Some states and regions have already mandated that people stay home; at midnight last night, counties in the Bay Area in California instituted this , and there are tightening rules in my area of greater Phi
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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.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
MARCH 19, 2020
As the COVID-19 virus wreaks havoc with the healthcare system, telemedicine is stepping up into the spotlight and helping healthcare provider organizations and caregivers better respond to the needs of Americans who have contracted the virus and Americans who need to touch base with their providers on the status of their health. Telemedicine is making a very positive contribution to healthcare during the pandemic, and is being used in a variety of ways.
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Mobi Health News
MARCH 20, 2020
Digital health investors discuss the opportunity, responsibility and liability of investing in health tech during market volatility and a possible recession.
Healthcare IT Today
MARCH 18, 2020
One of the interviews I was most looking forward to at the now cancelled HIMSS 2020 annual conference was with Tom Leary, VP of Government Relations at HIMSS. I’ve found that the government relations people at organizations like HIMSS are some of the most well informed people and are fonts of knowledge on what we […].
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
MARCH 20, 2020
As healthcare organizations ramp up efforts to treat COVID-19 patients, their health IT vendors are looking to provide them with tools to manage cases, analyze data and assess patients remotely. The nation’s largest vendors of electronic health records systems have augmented their existing systems over the last three months to give users of its systems more tools to cope with the crisis.
Electronic Health Reporter
MARCH 20, 2020
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Use of telemedicine in the U.S. has been low to date. However, asexpected, it is expected that demand for these services will increase dramatically over the next few months because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, […]. The article Use of Telemedicine To Surge In U.S.
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Mobi Health News
MARCH 18, 2020
Online mental health support is increasingly important as communities face lockdown and social distancing measures.
Healthcare IT Today
MARCH 20, 2020
Although the COVID-19 pandemic is by definition a worldwide crisis, it is still distributed in a very skewed manner–and it would help us to know better where it is. A team run out of MIT is working on this at a very detailed, grass roots level though an interesting system called Safe Paths. Although public […].
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
MARCH 18, 2020
The HHS Office for Civil Rights announced on Tuesday that during the coronavirus pandemic it will use discretion when enforcing HIPAA-compliance for telehealth communications tools. WHY IT MATTERS. Even though some of those technologies may not fully comply with HIPAA requirements, OCR says it "will not impose penalties for noncompliance with the regulatory requirements under the HIPAA Rules against covered health care providers in connection with the good faith provision of telehealth duri
Electronic Health Reporter
MARCH 14, 2020
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. HIMSS and Forrester today announced the results from a study that investigates adoption of consumer and employee experience capabilities within healthcare. Respondents were asked about their current strategies for improving both patient and provider experiences, […].
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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
Mobi Health News
MARCH 20, 2020
The companies are pairing their testing kits with telehealth consultations, and anticipate that their offerings will be available in the U.S. within the coming weeks.
Healthcare IT Today
MARCH 19, 2020
One of the biggest health IT related news items to come out was the announcement by Vice President Mike Pence that HHS was issuing a regulation to permit doctors to practice across state lines. State Medical Licensure is something that has baffled many of us that have worked in healthcare. I’m sure there’s some historical […].
HealthStream
MARCH 18, 2020
Americans are applying “social distancing” in an effort to stop the spread of Covid-19. Organizations are jumping in to help by closing offices and asking employees to work from home. This article discusses some benefits and challenges of remote work and how to make the most of this difficult situation.
Electronic Health Reporter
MARCH 17, 2020
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Adrian Johansen, freelance writer; @AdrianJohanse18. Anyone who watches the news should be aware of the constant threat of identity theft. Every day, hackers create new scams and tactics to steal private information that they can sell […]. The article The Future of Cybersecurity In Healthcare appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
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Mobi Health News
MARCH 19, 2020
This news comes amid the shortage of testing kits in the U.S.
Healthcare IT Today
MARCH 16, 2020
As the coronavirus threat has continued to grow, providers are making good use of their investments in telehealth. There have always been benefits to meet patients’ health needs with virtual visit tools, which keep care accessible while freeing up face-to-face resources for those that truly need them, but they’re especially important as infection rates rise. […].
MedTrainer
MARCH 20, 2020
Avoiding Negligent Credentialing in ASCs. Credentialing in ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) must be done in accordance with not only best practices, but also the guidelines set by accreditation bodies. Proper credentialing ensures that patients receive quality care and that all prospective providers are treated fairly. However, failure to follow a consistent credentialing process or failure to complete the process in its entirety may lead to a negligent credentialing cause of action.
Electronic Health Reporter
MARCH 18, 2020
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Carrot Health has developed the COVID-19 Risk Index, which predicts those populations and communities that are most susceptible to the negative impacts from a coronavirus outbreak. The risk index does not predict where and when […]. The article Carrot Health COVID-19 Risk Index Predicts Populations Most Susceptible to Coronavirus Outbreaks appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
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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.
Mobi Health News
MARCH 17, 2020
New hires, branding efforts and academic research partnerships are all on the table for the smart ring maker's future.
Healthcare IT Today
MARCH 20, 2020
As the public becomes steadily more anxious about COVID-19, healthcare providers are getting swamped with questions about the virus. They’re also struggling to screen both at-risk and symptomatic patients, a necessary step in triaging them and directing them to the appropriate level of care. In response to this concern, healthcare voice assistant vendor Orbita has […].
Total HIPAA
MARCH 20, 2020
More and More Employees Are Working Remotely. In the last 10 years, the number of people telecommuting in the U.S. has increased by a staggering 115 percent. 1 Ever-evolving technology is making it easier for employees interested in working remotely. This can save a company as much as $11,000 annually per telecommuting worker. While there are several advantages of working remotely, there’s a monstrous risk for those that are obligated to comply with HIPAA : keeping clients’ protected health info
Electronic Health Reporter
MARCH 17, 2020
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Phil Giarth, director of product, DataLink. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently finalized a new rule to support seamless and secure access, exchange and use of electronic health information (EHI). […]. The article Finalized Interoperability Rules Hold Health IT Developers Accountable, Sparking Demand for Innovative EHR Browser Extensions appeared first on elect
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