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Heart-Love – Omron’s Holy Grail of Blood Pressure Tracking on the Wrist

Health Populi

It’s February 1st, which marks the first of 28 days of American Heart Month – a time to get real, embrace, learn about, and engage with heart health. Heart disease kills 610,000 people in the U.S. every year, equal to 1 in 4 deaths in America. It’s the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. Knowing your blood pressure is an important step for managing the risks of heart disease.

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Why Doctors Would Hate The Best EHR in the World

33 Charts - Digital Health

If you got together the best user experience professionals in Silicon Valley and invested billions into the creation of The Best EHR in the World, doctors would still hate it. They would complain that The Best EHR in the World is destroying medicine and hurting patients. Long essays in the Sunday New York Times would wax nostalgic about the good old days before the The Best EHR in the World.

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A tale of two tech titans hoping to help healthcare

Health Blawg

It was the best of times. It was the worst of times. We are awash in data. But we can’t access data when and where we need it. We are awash in dollars. But untold billions are lost to waste, fraud and abuse. Apple recently announced its foray into the personal health record market. Its initial offering is limited to a handful of health care systems, and the data collected and placed in the palms of our hands is PHR data, not full EHR data, as some outlets had reported, but the rollout has

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Tackling the Opioid Crisis in Arizona: UA Center for Rural Health Has Key Role

Arizona Telemedicine Program

The University of Arizona Center for Rural Health is partnering with the Arizona Department of Health Services and other state agencies to train first responders to recognize opioid overdoses and to administer the drug naloxone to prevent fatalities. The effort is funded with a four-year, $3.1 million grant from the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS).

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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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#insulin4all: A Global Healthcare Movement

Insulin Nation

Insulin Nation had the chance to catch up with the Founder of T1International, Elizabeth Rowley, and Erin Gilmer, a health advocate, about the #insulin4all campaign and the work of T1International. T1International is a global nonprofit that works to improve life-saving access to insulin, supplies, and healthcare for individuals with Type 1 diabetes around the world.

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Digital imaging solutions to enhance clinical diagnosis

New Age Healthcare

Radiologists across the globe are always on the look-out for an effective easy-to-use imaging solution for general radiography examinations that can offer efficient workflow, easy patient positioning, simplify clinical-decision making and reduce the imaging department burden. The rising healthcare needs have led to an increased patient volume which pushes the existing radiography resources to the limit.

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A tale of two tech titans hoping to help healthcare

Health Blawg

It was the best of times. It was the worst of times. We are awash in data. But we can’t access data when and where we need it. We are awash in dollars. But untold billions are lost to waste, fraud and abuse. Apple recently announced its foray into the personal health record market. Its initial offering is limited to a handful of health care systems, and the data collected and placed in the palms of our hands is PHR data, not full EHR data, as some outlets had reported, but the rollout has

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Study: U.S. Insulin May be Substandard, As Well As Costly

Insulin Nation

On December 21, 2017, Alan W. Carter and Lutz Heinemann published a report in the Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology that suggests that insulin vials sold in U.S. pharmacies may not contain adequate concentration. Carter and Heinemann randomly obtained 18 vials from across the U.S. and tested the contents for compliance with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) standards.

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The Limit is Human Attention, Not Space

33 Charts - Digital Health

I was on the phone recently with a marketing professional. He had been reading 33 charts in preparation for an interview. So I took advantage of the moment and asked him if he had any advice. “ Write longer posts ,” he said. “ Why ?” I asked. “ Long-form writing lends authority. You know, gravitas.”. As it turns out, I didn’t know. We should write only as much as we need to make our point.

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The Secret to Supercharging Your Organizations Communications

Effective collaboration among all care team members is critical to delivering better patient outcomes. A key element to achieving effective collaboration is through the implementation of a clinical communication and collaboration platform. In a fast-paced, high-stress and critical environment, people tend to do whatever gets the job done. Therefore will scramble and use the systems, people, or processes around them to get an outcome more quickly - which can often be at the expense of quality.

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National TRC Webinar Series: Expanding Quality Metrics to Include Telehealth

South Central Telehealth Resource Center

Expanding Quality Metrics to Include Telehealth. Thursday, February 15, 2018 at 1 PM CDT. Register Today! Telehealth services have advanced through mobile health devices, remote monitoring technologies and store-and-forward capabilities and have supplemented the use of videoconferencing in ways that help to provide care in many clinical areas, including chronic disease, stroke, behavioral health and dermatology.

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A tale of two tech titans hoping to help healthcare

Health Blawg

It was the best of times. It was the worst of times. We are awash in data. But we can’t access data when and where we need it. We are awash in dollars. But untold billions are lost to waste, fraud and abuse. Apple recently announced its foray into the personal health record market. Its initial offering is limited to a handful of health care systems, and the data collected and placed in the palms of our hands is PHR data, not full EHR data, as some outlets had reported, but the rollout has

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MMA Fighting for a Cure

Insulin Nation

B.J. Garceau is taking the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF)’s mission (“fighting for a cure”) very seriously. She will make her debut in the MMA on February 3, and the event will benefit the charity in several ways. First, all proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the organization. Garceau will also sell merchandise (fight shirts, tanks, hoodies, and sweatpants) and donate the profits to JDRF.

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Digital imaging solutions to enhance clinical diagnosis

New Age Healthcare

Radiologists across the globe are always on the look-out for an effective easy-to-use imaging solution for general radiography examinations that can offer efficient workflow, easy patient positioning, simplify clinical-decision making and reduce the imaging department burden. The rising healthcare needs have led to an increased patient volume which pushes the existing radiography resources to the limit.

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Ambiq’s neuralSPOT HeartKit™ enables Real-Time Heart Monitoring AI Applications

Ambiq®, a leading developer of ultra-low-power semiconductor solutions that deliver a multifold increase in energy efficiency, introduces HeartKit, its latest addition to neuralSPOT. This optimized AI model enables running various real-time heart monitoring applications to help users and their healthcare providers quickly identify any irregular events to take necessary actions.

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South Central Legislative/Regulatory Update – February 2018

South Central Telehealth Resource Center

The following is a list of legislative activities compiled by the Center for Connected Health Policy (CCHP) for telehealth and telemedicine within the South Central region (AR, MS, and TN). CCHP has a pending legislation/regulation webpage located at the following link: [link]. LEGISLATION. Pending Legislation. State. Bill #. Status. Summary. Mississippi.

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A tale of two tech titans hoping to help healthcare

Health Blawg

It was the best of times. It was the worst of times. We are awash in data. But we can’t access data when and where we need it. We are awash in dollars. But untold billions are lost to waste, fraud and abuse. Apple recently announced its foray into the personal health record market. Its initial offering is limited to a handful of health care systems, and the data collected and placed in the palms of our hands is PHR data, not full EHR data, as some outlets had reported, but the rollout has

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College And Type 101: Telling Roommates About Diabetes

Insulin Nation

College is full of new experiences, among them sharing a room with another new student. Since roommates share such a small space, it’s likely that a roommate will become part of many of the diabetes routines that were once performed by family members. For this reason, it’s important to prepare for the arrangement by having a conversation about Type 1 diabetes. sponsor.

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Telemedicine News and Events

TeleMed2U

UPCOMING CPCA QUALITY CARE CONFERENCE TO FOCUS ON BEST PRACTICES AND INNOVATIVE PROJECTS The California Primary Care Association (CPCA) will hold its annual Quality Care Conference from March 1-2, 2018 at the Hyatt Regency Sacramento. The event will focus on best practices and innovative projects in the primary care industry and is expected to draw […].

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The 2023 Behavioral Health Industry Report

This report explores current issues in the behavioral health industry in 2023. Topics covered include quantitative statistics describing the overall increase in behavioral health issues, the impact of psychologist and staff burnout, how HIPAA compliance is once again at the top of our minds & much more!

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FormatCode granularity

Healthcare Exchange Standards

I was asked the following question: Confused as to the granularity required for formatCode. The HL7 link seem to be at a course level: [link] but a recent update has format code at a document specific level: [link] This links to FHIR and I assume MHD [link] Any advice? - My response The FormatCode is there to differentiate 'technical format'. It is a further technical distinction more refined than the mime-type.

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A tale of two tech titans hoping to help healthcare

Health Blawg

It was the best of times. It was the worst of times. We are awash in data. But we can’t access data when and where we need it. We are awash in dollars. But untold billions are lost to waste, fraud and abuse. Apple recently announced its foray into the personal health record market. Its initial offering is limited to a handful of health care systems, and the data collected and placed in the palms of our hands is PHR data, not full EHR data, as some outlets had reported, but the rollout has

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Best Non-medical Diabetes Advice

Insulin Nation

Insulin Nation asked individuals to share the best non-medical advice they’ve received or learned over the years. Here’s what some members of the community had to say: “Stay away from bananas. Just don’t go there.”. “Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t do something just because you’re a diabetic. Except for the FAA. They are allowed to do that.”. “Think of your blood glucose monitor as the speedometer for your car – it’s not a measure of success or failur

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4th Qtr. Release Notes

Health Portal Solutions

Online Invoices, HR 360, Spanish Telemedicine Materials, and More! Featured Enhancement: Online Invoice Sharing. HPS’ new online invoice sharing platform makes it easy for TPAs to upload and share invoices in a secure environment. Through a streamlined, wizard-type process, TPAs can upload invoices for specific groups, enable automatic notifications to groups for invoice approval, and have a record of invoice reviews by the employer.

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Patient Engagement & Cultural Competence Training Roadmap: A Guide to Reducing Staff Burnout

Speaker: Dr. Mauvareen Beverley, Patient Engagement and Cultural Competence Specialist

If you’re a healthcare provider, chances are you have experienced symptoms of burnout yourself or have colleagues who are currently facing extreme career dissatisfaction. One of the many ways to partially alleviate burnout is active patient engagement. By engaging with patients to understand their needs and preferences, healthcare providers can develop treatments tailored to the individual patient.

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DOL Seeking Comments On Extending Association Health Plans

ACA Times

Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), employers that do not meet the 50 or more full-time or full-time equivalent employee threshold to be Applicable Large Employers (ALEs) do not face the requirement of offering coverage or facing penalties. Not surprisingly, as a result, smaller businesses often do not offer coverage. New regulations proposed by the U.S.

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A tale of two tech titans hoping to help healthcare

Health Blawg

It was the best of times. It was the worst of times. We are awash in data. But we can’t access data when and where we need it. We are awash in dollars. But untold billions are lost to waste, fraud and abuse. Apple recently announced its foray into the personal health record market. Its initial offering is limited to a handful of health care systems, and the data collected and placed in the palms of our hands is PHR data, not full EHR data, as some outlets had reported, but the rollout has

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Apple Health app will link to your medical records (thanks to FHIR)

Medicine and Technology

Apple recently announced that its mobile Health app will link to electronic health record (EHR) systems. This will allow patients/consumers access to their personal health record (PHR). While companies like Microsoft launched PHR platforms such as HealthVault a number of years ago, most of these PHRs were not linked to EHRs. Tethered PHRs became available when patient portals were launched by hospitals, health systems, and clinics to meet the CMS Meaningful Use requirements.

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Why Apple’s Move On Medical Records Marks A Tectonic Shift

Henry Kotula

[link]. Apple has just announced a major upgrade that will allow customers with iPhones and iPads access to their own health records. This announcement actually amounts to far less than meets the eye, but it could well also mark a tectonic shift in the health care landscape. It is less than meets the eye because the data enabled is a mere trickle compared to the torrent of health care data that we all generate during our medical visits.

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How to Battle Layoffs: The Career Star Accelerator Bootcamp

Facing layoffs in your organization? Support your team members' career transition with Career Star Accelerator Bootcamp: Custom Resume & LinkedIn Revamp + 6 Weeks of Career Coaching. Our certified resume writers will create job search-winning resumes and LinkedIn profiles while they work with a career coach to learn unique strategies to stand out, attract the right employers, automate their job search, and land their dream job.

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Online ACA Resource Center Offers Free Information to Aid 2017 IRS Filings

ACA Times

Through The ACA Times , we regularly provide information that we hope has helped make it easier for organizations to deal with the complexities of the Affordable Care Act ( ACA ). We thought it would be helpful if placed some of these materials into an online ACA Resource Center. The materials in the ACA Resource Center can be accessed free of charge by clicking here.

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A tale of two tech titans hoping to help healthcare

Health Blawg

It was the best of times. It was the worst of times. We are awash in data. But we can’t access data when and where we need it. We are awash in dollars. But untold billions are lost to waste, fraud and abuse. Apple recently announced its foray into the personal health record market. Its initial offering is limited to a handful of health care systems, and the data collected and placed in the palms of our hands is PHR data, not full EHR data, as some outlets had reported, but the rollout has

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What if Amazon ran a hospital?

mHealth Insight

A colleague sent me this thought experiment by Dr Bertalan Mesko and i think it runs as one of 2018’s worst ideas. I of course see no problem in Hospitals USING Amazon to become more operationally efficient but a few weeks ago I got a tour of the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Centre and the $75Million bit of corporate rebranding made me nauseous and washed away a good bit of the optimism that I have for the future of healthcare but the idea of a Hospital being run by

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