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With telehealth, one size won't fit all

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

" As health systems adjusted to dramatic increases in virtual visits, they experienced a steep learning curve in a very short time. The most mature health systems recognize the importance of context and design their telehealth programs accordingly. The much-discussed "digital divide" should disabuse us of this notion.

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Telemedicine is a major driver in shifting the healthcare delivery model

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Accountable Care Patient Engagement Population Health Telehealth Workflow More than ever, the system selected to provide telemedicine services must provide added controls to overcome factors that are outside the control of the provider. Multiple industries have previously migrated to a more digital experience for their customers.

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RFID in Healthcare: Navigating Security & Privacy Regulations

Healthcare IT Today

RFID technology involves using tags and readers to wirelessly identify and track objects. Addressing Security and Privacy Concerns with RFID Regarding security and privacy concerns, one primary consideration is the information stored on RFID tags. As RFID expands rapidly, it can trigger security and privacy concerns.

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VIVE and HIMSS -- payers, providers, tech -- little about older adults

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Two weeks ago, VIVE in Los Angeles , "The Only Digital Health Event Focused on You" was attended by 8000 people there to hear 300 speakers on topics of interest to payers, providers, and those interested in consumer health. Consider the recent big healthcare events. HIMSS this week – the website says it best: Now HIMSS.

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The Evolution of a Patient Ambassador – Learning from Stacy Hurt

Health Populi

“I am a health care executive who happens to be a patient, caregiver, and advocate,” Stacy Hurt explained to me in a Zoom chat we shared on 31 May. Health care executive first; patient advocacy followed. I asked her to meet with me to discuss her professional news update: being appointed Parexel’s first Patient Ambassador.

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Over the counter hearing aids – an absurdly long time in coming

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Consider the high price (upwards of $6000 per pair), limited insurance company assistance, and much individual isolation, misery, and family frustration. If this were any other health innovation, it would have been matched to need years ago. category tags: hearables/hearing technology , hearing loss , baby boomers.

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Five conclusions from AI and the Future of Care Work

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Necessity will drive AI usage in care work across all five care types (healthcare, home health care, home care, senior living, and Skilled Nursing Facilities). Population health will transform into a population of one. Avatars are emerging built on health protocols and voluminous data sets.

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