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New Samsung Galaxy Watch software supports better sleep

Mobi Health News

It provides sleep coaching and a sleep score among other new features.

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Virtual Health Care Can Reduce Carbon Emissions: the Environmental ROI on Telehealth

Health Populi

As implemented in the COVID-19 era and its immediate wake, the most obvious environmental benefits offered by telehealth visits replacing in-person patient encounters have been achieved through reduced patient travel, considering The Role of Virtual Consulting in Developing Environmentally Sustainable Health Care , a systematic literature review published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research.

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Bonus Features – May 7, 2023 – Less than 1% of all medical claims include an ICD-10 Z code, 78% of consumers say virtual health is important when considering health plans, and more

Healthcare IT Today

Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job.

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Option Care Health Acquires Amedisys for $3.6B

Digital Health Wire

There’s a new home health giant on the block after infusion services provider Option Care Health shelled out $3.6B of stock to acquire in-home care and hospice company Amedisys. The acquisition creates a massive entity specializing in nearly every type of home care, with over $6B in annual revenue between its 16k+ employees and 46 state footprint. It’s worth mentioning that the initial analyst reaction to the merger was… not great.

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HIPAA Compliance: Can Your Organization Avoid Costly Government Penalties and Fines?

Colington Consulting was established in 2013 and helps organizations achieve HIPAA compliance and ensures clients stay current with the latest enforcement trends. We provide a full range of HIPAA compliance services and consulting. What separates us from our competitors is our knowledge of HIPAA compliance regulations and their application to each of our client’s particular scenarios and requirements.

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Are You at Risk for Parkinson’s Disease Early Onset? Read On to Find Out!

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive movement disorder affecting millions worldwide. While the disease typically occurs in individuals over the age of 60, a small percentage of people develop Parkinson’s disease early onset, which is characterized by symptoms that begin before the age of 50. Early onset Parkinson’s disease can significantly impact the quality of life, making it crucial to identify risk factors and receive early diagnosis and treatment.