Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 19, 2024

For instance, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is exploring automated, AI-assisted documentation of patient visits with clinicians. The system records the conversation between clinician and patient, and then automatically produces a clinical note. Such AI use cases can save clinicians and administrative staff significant time.

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BHM Healthcare Solutions

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of modern healthcare, one crucial element that plays a pivotal role in maintaining the highest standards of patient care is Medical Director Services. In this fast-paced environment, healthcare providers must stay abreast of the latest developments to ensure the safety and welfare of their patients.

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BHM Healthcare Solutions

JULY 7, 2023

In today’s healthcare landscape, effective healthcare data management has become paramount in achieving improved outcomes, delivering high-quality care, and reducing costs. By harnessing the power of data, healthcare professionals can make informed decisions, drive strategic initiatives, and optimize patient care.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 3, 2023

TimeDoc Health is a vendor of virtual care management, chronic condition management and remote patient monitoring technologies and services. Compounding this challenge is the anticipated shortage of 90,000 physicians within the next decade, which further underscores the imperative for innovative healthcare solutions.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

APRIL 25, 2024

Disclaimer: This overview of DrKumo’s patient monitoring system in reducing hospital readmissions for chronic patients reflects general industry observations and may not predict specific outcomes. Hospital readmissions among chronic patients are often due to inadequate management and follow-up care.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 4, 2023

In 2022, as cyberattacks globally rose by 38% year-on-year, healthcare became the third-most-attacked industry (behind government and education), recording an increase of 74% and reporting up to 1,463 incidents per week. Yet, despite the stakes, many healthcare organizations aren’t as well-protected as they could be.

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BHM Healthcare Solutions

JULY 7, 2023

Through electronic and telecommunication technology, medical information is exchanged between patients and doctors, regardless of physical proximity. Patients can receive timely care without the need for extensive travel, saving time and resources. This convenience and patient-centered approach contribute to higher satisfaction rates.

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Lloyd Price

MAY 17, 2023

In some cases, cyber attacks can cause medical devices to malfunction, which can lead to patient harm. In other cases, cyber attacks can be used to steal patient data, which can be used for identity theft or other crimes. This includes using strong security protocols and implementing security measures to protect patient data.

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Lloyd Price

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Exec Summary: The recently enacted EU AI Act brings significant implications for the HealthTech industry, aiming to balance innovation with ethical considerations and user safety. Impact on development and deployment: Developers will need to ensure compliance with these regulations, potentially impacting development timelines and costs.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 28, 2023

For something as important and as sensitive as healthcare, there are plenty of rules and regulations in place to protect both patients and organizations. While the intention is to protect the privacy of patients, most legislation is a very strict application of privacy that will impact healthcare providers and services.

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Optimum Healthcare IT

MARCH 1, 2023

Burnout and fatigue among clinicians and healthcare IT professionals are increasingly severe issues that can devastate the quality of care provided. According to the National Safety Council and NORC at the University of Chicago , employers spend, on average, more than $15,000 annually on each employee experiencing mental health issues.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Healthcare providers (HCPs) have an obligation to protect the sensitive data of their patients. So, to ensure the safety of sensitive information, HCPs must enlist the help of trusted cybersecurity companies to protect healthcare data. By utilizing these services, HCPs can ensure that their patient data remains secure and confidential.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The following is a guest article by Natalie Tkachenko, Healthcare Software Solutions Consultant at NIX To obtain test results today, there’s no need to visit the hospital. Doctors remotely manage patient data without being tied to a specific medical facility. Simply open a mobile app and download the report to your smartphone.

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Lloyd Price

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Health Tech founder and M&A Advisor Lloyd Price believes virtual care can bring a sweep of benefits, but cautions that it will still need to find a way through barriers around access and affordability for patients, the security of patient data and the licensing of healthcare providers to practice across geographical and care boundaries.

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South Central Telehealth Resource Center

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Everyone should have access to quality healthcare regardless of economics, location or any other limiting factors. Digital healthcare allows access to affordable quality healthcare.” Patients are requesting ways to virtually access healthcare services on-the-go without sacrificing quality or care continuity.”. Any reason.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JANUARY 19, 2023

Despite the growing number of companies making promises that their product is the best or one of the “best mental health apps,” few offer innovative solutions for those struggling with mental health conditions. As with telehealth platforms claiming HIPAA compliance , claims are often suspect.

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Lloyd Price

OCTOBER 5, 2018

For example, data could be inputted by patients, laboratories, and IoT biometric devices, and then anonymized so this data can be shared with researchers. Mi2 helps drive innovation in healthcare through research, education and training while enhancing healthcare practices, treatments, service delivery models and more. "By

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 23, 2022

"In the past, we haven't worried as much about coordinating care across the patient journey, from preoperative education to surgical aftercare," said Andrew Lovewell, administrator. "We knew we needed to create an environment of safety while still retaining control over our patients' recovery journey.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Disclaimer: This article, “Unveiling the Transformative Power: Benefits of AI in Healthcare,” serves as informational and educational content only and does not constitute medical advice. AI has the potential to revolutionize the way we approach patient care, diagnostics, and treatment plans.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 5, 2023

Think about it—we’ve already got technology that can efficiently deliver every kind of communication, whether it’s going from patient to nurse or from nurse to patient. Emergency departments and urgent cares are over capacity nationwide, and patients often wait weeks to see their primary care physician.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

These are put into place in order to protect patients and organizations. However, the world of healthcare is constantly changing and evolving as we come up with new ideas and solutions. Patients receive these on evenings and weekends, resulting in delays until a patient can speak to their physician.

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 10, 2023

And he is only able to find the solution thanks to his brother’s, Tadashi Hamada, words ‘find a new angle, look for another way out.’ It is a problem that people have been fighting for since the very beginning but we still have not found the solution to achieving health equity. Colin Banas, M.D.,

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 10, 2024

With the integration of intelligent technologies and refined operational approaches, the sector aims to enhance its financial health, ensuring a more effective response to patient needs and stakeholder expectations. The ability to be virtually present for a rounding session via a patient engagement system is huge and boosts morale.

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BHM Healthcare Solutions

AUGUST 29, 2017

Health systems across the country face increasing pressure to expand access to care, while improving the efficiency and quality of care in the face of limited resources. At least initially, both patients and providers were reluctant to utilize telehealth. Excepts from the full report continue below. Telehealth Payer Laws. Conclusion.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 3, 2021

In order to safely care for patients and provide additional safeguards for clinical staff, Yale New Haven Health had three clear needs to address: Rapidly expand the tele-ICU services to support a ballooning ICU census. Rapidly scale ambulatory telehealth to provide ongoing access to medical care for patients. The crisis sets in.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 18, 2024

Now more than ever before, patients are interested in being active participants in their care, selecting the right health partner, and connecting with their providers. By balancing compliance, innovation, and budget constraints, healthcare organizations will drive better health outcomes, ushering in a more efficient era in healthcare.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 26, 2021

"A great example of where we came together and rolled up our sleeves to address the challenge of connecting with patients in the midst of the pandemic was when we expedited our telehealth offerings," he recalled. In the first 22 days, 97 patients were seen, St. In the first 22 days, 97 patients were seen, St.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 6, 2020

In an age when nearly everyone is digitally connected in some way – even many senior citizens, who are often characterized as technophobic – it only makes sense that the healthcare industry is seeing a lot of connected health devices and remote patient monitoring (RPM) technologies. Bardy Diagnostics.

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Henry Kotula

JULY 15, 2018

Agnesian earned the Fond du Lac Reporter’s Reader’s Choice Award for Best Employer multiple times and includes benefits such as an on-site fitness center, health coaching and tuition reimbursement for continuing education. AJH also offers an on-site BSN program to help RNs continue their education. Boston Medical Center.

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 5, 2023

Gary Hamilton, CEO at InteliChart To make meaningful progress on health equity, hospitals and health systems will first need to identify existing barriers to care that impact their own patient populations. When selecting patient-facing digital tools, health systems should evaluate platforms on their ability to engage all patient populations.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 30, 2020

Telehealth always has been a key pillar of technology-enabled care delivery that helps hospitals, health systems and group practices deliver quality care at a distance – and often also gain efficiencies, improve patient and provider satisfaction and save costs.

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American Well

JULY 21, 2015

In an in-depth interview with Numbers and Narrative , Avizia’s CEO, Mike Baird, reflects on the Telemedicine industry’s rapid growth and Avizia’s mission to reduce the costs associated with connecting the right doctor to the right patient at the right time – from anywhere. Transcript. Welcome to the Numbers and Narrative podcast. Maybe more?

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American Well

JULY 21, 2015

In an in-depth interview with Numbers and Narrative , Avizia’s CEO, Mike Baird, reflects on the Telemedicine industry’s rapid growth and Avizia’s mission to reduce the costs associated with connecting the right doctor to the right patient at the right time – from anywhere. Transcript. Maybe more?

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

So you have to read the data for payment winds – often quality and interoperability. That’s where I’ve always depended on my vendor partners to let me know what might be coming at me over the horizon, from a regulatory and compliance standpoint. On the other hand, US healthcare is a federal policy-driven game.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 17, 2024

Expansion of the use of robots in telemedicine and remote patient monitoring will enable health care providers to reach patients in underserved areas. What are the measurements needed to ensure that quality care is delivered? 2024 will likely see continued hype regarding A.I. in medicine in all aspects.

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