Sat.May 20, 2023 - Fri.May 26, 2023

article thumbnail

Does Your Team Have These Modern Skills to Protect Healthcare Data?

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Ameesh Divatia, Co-Founder and CEO at Baffle Healthcare organizations were early adopters for protecting data in the modern environment — from stringent compliance regulations to the need to share health records between offices securely. However, protecting patient data has grown more complex in recent years with the influx of new regulations, cloud computing and myriad other factors.

HIPAA 86
article thumbnail

How AI is enhancing patient care and improving radiologists’ lives

KevinMD

When the topic of the future of radiology comes up in conversation, I frequently find myself being asked a few recurring questions: “How will artificial intelligence affect radiology?” quickly followed by “Do you think AI will replace you?” These are great questions that I have found myself contemplating as well. As someone with an overall Read more… How AI is enhancing patient care and improving radiologists’ lives originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

242
242
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

What IT advancements are needed to improve value-based care

Optimum Healthcare IT

The shift to value-based care models in healthcare will require significant IT advancements. Prepare your organization with these tech tips. Continue reading What IT advancements are needed to improve value-based care at Optimum Healthcare IT.

article thumbnail

The Oft Forgotten Benefits of Multi-Cloud in Healthcare

Healthcare IT Today

I remember the days when cloud was almost a dirty word in healthcare. Most healthcare CIOs probably saw the writing on the wall that cloud was the future, but there was a lot of fear going to the cloud. Now every healthcare organization is not just in the cloud but is multi-cloud. What’s interesting about healthcare’s move to the cloud is that we often forget the benefits of multi-cloud when it comes to things like patient outcomes and clinician experience.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Addressing Food Insecurity with Electronic Health Records

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Baraka Floyd, MD, pediatrics physician at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health and Clinical Assistant Professor at Stanford School of Medicine and Lindsay Stevens, MD, pediatrics physician at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health and Clinical Professor at […] The article Addressing Food Insecurity with Electronic Health Records appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

103
103

More Trending

article thumbnail

LGBTQ+ dating app Grindr helps fight a COVID-related decrease in STI testing

FierceHealthIT

LGBTQ+ dating app Grindr helps fight a COVID-related decrease in STI testing aburky Wed, 05/24/2023 - 20:08

121
121
article thumbnail

Health equity efforts get a boost from digital therapeutics

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Enterprise Taxonomy: Node settings: Exclude from Accelerate RSS feed

92
article thumbnail

ChatGPT masters USMLE: a real win for AI, but a long way from the art of medicine

KevinMD

In recent years, the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has taken the world by storm, with numerous applications in diverse sectors, such as transportation, finance, and medicine. One of the most significant milestones in medical AI is the recent success of ChatGPT, an AI language model, in passing the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE).

Health IT 228
article thumbnail

Just Get Connected Already

Healthcare IT Today

When my optometrist notices an odd lesion on one of my eyes, we agreed we should let my PCP know. The optometrist printed his report that I would bring to my next PCP exam, because otherwise my optometrist had no reliable way to transfer the data. This is the burden still faced by three quarters of U.S. clinicians, as estimated by Paul L Wilder, Executive Director of the CommonWell Health Alliance.

FHIR 115
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

The Growing Pet Economy – What It Means for Human Health, Well-Being, and Healthcare Costs

Health Populi

Our pets can be personal and family drivers of health and health care cost savings, according to a new study from according to a new report from researchers at George Mason University published in their paper, Health Care Cost Savings of Pet Ownership. Reviewing this new paper inspired me to explore the current state of the pet/health market and implications for their human families, my weaving of various stories explored in this Health Populi blog post.

article thumbnail

Michael J. Fox Foundation, data company H1 partner for Parkinson's Research

Mobi Health News

MJFF will use H1's AI-enabled platform to evaluate treatment approaches and improve clinical trial access for patients with Parkinson's from marginalized communities.

251
251
article thumbnail

The European Patient Digital Health Awards 2023 are back!

Digital Health Global

Leading healthcare company MSD , in collaboration with the Digital Health Academy and Allied for startups , has launched the third edition of European Patient Digital Health Awards (PDHA). This international strategic initiative aims to acknowledge the development and implementation of digital health solutions that enhance care and quality of life for patients and their caregivers.

article thumbnail

A deep dive into PrimaryOne Health's virtual care journey

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

PrimaryOne Health is a federally qualified health center located in Central Ohio and is one of the largest FQHCs in the state. PrimaryOne Health provides comprehensive primary and preventive healthcare services in accordance with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Bureau of Primary Health Care Federally Qualified Health Center Program requirements for uninsured, underinsured and other medically underserved central Ohio residents.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Our Mental and Emotional Health Are Interwoven With What We Eat and Drink – Chewing On the IFIC 2023 Food and Health Survey

Health Populi

As most Americans confess to feeling stressed over the past six months, peoples’ food and beverage choices have been intimately connected with their mental and emotional well-being, we learn from the 2023 Food & Health Survey from the International Food Information Council (IFIC). For this year’s study, IFIC commissioned Greenwald Research to conduct 1,022 interviews with adults between 18 and 80 years of age in April 2023.

article thumbnail

Study: ChatGPT fails to pass American College of Gastroenterology tests

Mobi Health News

A study published in The American Journal of Gastroenterology found two versions of ChatGPT flunked tests gauged to determine if one would pass an actual board exam.

250
250
article thumbnail

Advancing Heart Failure Management: Unveiling Data-Driven Disease Clusters

Digital Health Global

In a groundbreaking study , researchers have utilized advanced machine-learning methods to identify and validate distinct subtypes of heart failure. This research represents a significant milestone in digital health, as it paves the way for more personalized and targeted approaches to managing this complex condition. By analyzing large, nationally representative datasets and employing rigorous validation techniques, the study provides valuable insights into the diverse nature of heart failure an

article thumbnail

Roundup: South Korea opens public medical data utilisation centres and more briefs

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

South Korea designates 5 centres for public medical data analysis The South Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare has officially launched designated centres for safe medical data utilisation. The ministry has named five centres which have been equipped with physical, technical, and managerial security measures to allow the safe utilisation of public medical and clinical data for research purposes.

EHR 124
article thumbnail

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!

article thumbnail

Retail Clinics’ Growing Role in Health Care and Prescription Drug Sales

Health Populi

“It seemed like an odd pairing: shampoo and a throat swab,” observes a new report on the growth of retail health from Definitive Healthcare. But retail clinics are no longer, as the paper explains, “an experiment of a few grocery stores… they’re becoming a major force in the U.S. healthcare system,” asserts the thesis of Retailers in healthcare: A catalyst for provider evolution.

article thumbnail

NeuroFlow, Atlantic Health System partner to launch collaborative care model

Mobi Health News

Sixteen accountable care organization sites will utilize NeuroFlow's platform to support clinical teams as they screen behavioral health patients.

article thumbnail

Older Adults will benefit from AI -- sooner rather than later

Aging in Place Technology Watch

AI and older adults – powerful if enabled. There are few limits to the possible benefits of AI in its many forms, conversational, generative, Chatbots and more. Some say that we are in The Golden Age of AI. But constraints faced now and in coming years are beginning to emerge from public and political debates about privacy, ethics and proposed regulation.

118
118
article thumbnail

Telehealth helps reduce depression in youth, Texas consortium finds

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

More than 60% of children with major depression in the U.S. do not receive any treatment. In spring 2021, emergency department visits for suspected suicide attempts were nearly 51% higher for adolescent girls compared with the same time period in 2019. THE PROBLEM At the same time, there is a critical shortage of behavioral health specialists. By 2024, analysts expect the United States to be at a deficit of as many as 31,000 psychiatrists. 570 counties in the U.S. right now have no mental health

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Unraveling the Heterogeneous Nature of Post-COVID-19 Condition: A Breakthrough Study

Digital Health Global

The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly posed significant challenges to global healthcare systems. However, it has also spurred unprecedented scientific research and technological advancements, enabling a better understanding of the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2. One crucial aspect of this understanding has been the study of self-reported symptoms, which has not only aided in monitoring the long-term effects of COVID-19 outside of hospital settings but also facilitated personalized patient care.

article thumbnail

Q&A: The potential implications of AI on healthcare disparities

Mobi Health News

Dr. Jay Bhatt, managing director at Deloitte, warns that without high-quality algorithms technology has the potential to increase health inequities and drive mistrust.

207
207
article thumbnail

Startup Florence acquires Zipnosis from Bright Health to build out telehealth services

FierceHealthIT

Startup Florence acquires Zipnosis from Bright Health to build out telehealth services hlandi Wed, 05/24/2023 - 06:15

article thumbnail

Six Months to a Virtual ICU at Houston Methodist

Healthcare IT Today

Michelle Stansbury, VP of Innovation and IT Applications at Houston Methodist , discusses in this video their virtual hospital programs as well as hot technologies they’re looking at for the future. Their virtual ICU project started four years ago as a two-year project, but they managed to set it up in just six months as COVID-19 hit. Now they’re extending their insights into the whole hospital and beyond.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Global Digital Health Market Report 2023: Rising Demand for Remote Healthcare Services Across the Globe Drives Growth

Digital Health Global

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Global Digital Health Market Report and Forecast 2023-2031” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global digital health market value in 2022 was USD 227.5 billion driven by the rising demand for remote healthcare services across the globe. The market size is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 16.1% during the forecast period of 2023-2031 to achieve a value of USD 872.2 billion by 2031.

article thumbnail

Microsoft, Canary Speech partner to advance AI-enabled speech analysis

Mobi Health News

The Utah-based company will utilize Microsoft's AI technology to expand its machine learning speech models and accelerate AI-enabled speech analysis technology.

197
197
article thumbnail

Minnesota lawmakers cut nurse staffing ratios from union-backed bill due to Mayo Clinic, industry pushback

FierceHealthIT

Minnesota lawmakers cut nurse staffing ratios from union-backed bill due to Mayo Clinic, industry pushback dmuoio Tue, 05/23/2023 - 15:14

Nursing 115