After today’s Apple Watch Series 4 announcement, CNBC reporter Chrissy Farr reported, “ Apple stressed a lot today that this isn’t a physician replacement.”. But Intelligent guardian for your health is pretty damn close. It’s a product that’s smart, always there and it has your back. MORE
The smartphone-connected system can perform five different tests that could help diagnose UTIs, diabetes, and kidney disease MORE
A growing number of Americans require better access to behavioral health treatment options. Digital solutions can help. MORE
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Perficient’s Life Sciences practice regularly monitors the software release notes for several Oracle Health Sciences applications, including: Argus Saf ety. Oracle Clinical/Remote Data Capture (OC/RDC). Thesaurus Management System (TMS). Generally speaking, we review release notes at the beginning of each month for the previous month. On occasion, there are no new releases and, therefore, nothing to review; however, we post a fresh version monthly to eliminate confusion. MORE
Patients are the new healthcare payors, and as such, taking on the role of health consumers. In fact, health and wellness consumers have existed since a person purchased the first toothpaste, aspirin, heating pad, and moisturizing cream at retail. MORE
Northwell CEO Michael Dowling says the new drive in healthcare will be consumer-focused technolgoies. MORE
With every day that passes, more technology enters the market. This helps medical professionals in various ways to get patients the care they deserve. DeepMind’s AI is a new technology that is promising to transform the way that eye professionals assist people who feel they might need treatment as far as their eyesight is concerned. The AI that was created is a technology that can use statistical analysis to look into the eye at the retinal level. MORE
It’s that awful time – the hurricane season. The time when the national hurricane center repeated forecasts, repeated ad nauseum, are destined to frighten everyone, no matter how far from affected regions. The same broadcast can dwell on cones and paths, and almost as an aside, remind those in beach areas that the evacuation instructions are meant for them. MORE
By 2022, we predict 25% of healthcare consumer interactions will be digitally executed outside of a traditional care setting; while the remaining 75% will gravitate to digitally coordinate real-time health systems. Digital Health is coming of age, bringing with it new capabilities for healthcare interactions and care delivery for consumers, patients and members, and the ecosystem that supports them. MORE
Minibus spending bill bumps up HHS budget — Health leaders say Stark Law blocks innovation in Medicare MORE
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
Provider to Patient Ratios by 2020. In my latest book, The New Mobile Age , we spend some time talking about the growing demand for care (we’re getting older and older people need more care) as compared to the flat supply of healthcare providers. MORE
In the last year the FDA has taken steps to evolve its process for regulating software as a medical device, personal genomics and clinical decision support technology MORE
Albert Chi, medical director of Muscle Integration at Oregon Health & Science University and patient Johnny Matheny demonstrate how nerve reassignment and VR rehab work to advance prosthetic limb technology MORE
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When Apple speaks, a puzzled market listens. When Apple announces, industries listen. Last week they announced two features of a new watch, ECG monitoring and fall detection. In July, Tim Cook apparently did not want to get into the world of FDA regulation. Well, that was then – or he just wasn’t saying. MORE
Weekly News Recap. Cigna invests $250 million in a new corporate venture fund that will target companies working in the areas of care delivery and management, digital health and retail, and insights and analytics. MORE
The saving rate in the U.S. ranks among the lowest in the world, in a country that rates among the richest nations. So imagine how well Americans save for healthcare? MORE
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Barely a week goes by without seeing a new report detailing physicians’ dissatisfaction with their hospitals’ IT systems. EHRs are the #1 target. The good news is that a well-managed EHR implementation improves clinical processes and provides the right clinical data at the right time — and can even result in thumbs-up evaluations by clinical staff. MORE
In our Amazon-Primed world, the future of retail is not ten years from now; it’s “tomorrow.”. MORE
The impact of health and wellness is on most consumers’ minds, Nielsen’s consumer research has found. MORE
Consumers who have long purchased over-the-counter medicines, anti-dandruff shampoo, whitening toothpaste, and cosmetics-with-benefits at food, drug and mass merchant retailers are switching to other places to shop for health, new data from AT Kearney and GMDC have found. MORE
North Carolina preps for Florence — Opioid bill update MORE
Virtual telephone or video care will be available at no cost, with some offers lasting for several weeks. MORE
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I’d be willing to bet most of you have heard of, or previously used, telemedicine in some shape, form or fashion. Stated simply, telemedicine is the process of seeking care from a medical provider using your phone or laptop. MORE
I made this announcement to 64,845 members of the Digital Health group on LinkedIn. If you’re on LinkedIn, please do join the group , which allows you to opt in to receiving these announcements in addition to connecting with thousands of other global stakeholders in digital health. MORE
Cybersecurity in medical devices an FDA focus — Comments season continues MORE
The global aging population may be straining resources, but could also be what pushes digital health innovations MORE
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Over a year ago, we predicted that 2019 would be the era of health IT M&A , with the transition to value-based care as a primary driver. The M&A activity in the first half of 2018 is proof of this momentum – healthcare-related M&A increased 23% compared to the second half of 2017. MORE
I have not written a blog article on the output of the Panel discussion I lead at the ONC Interop Forum. The discussion I wrote up before the event is a good place to start. MORE
Strokes are the fifth leading cause of death in the United States, responsible for roughly 130,000 deaths each year. Every minute counts following a stroke because every minute that passes puts stroke patients at a higher risk of suffering long-term or even permanent effects. MORE
Let’s be honest, when it comes to our health we all want prompt and personal care. As a patient, we want the cost to be low, and the feeling of empowerment to be prevalent throughout the experience. Our world is becoming increasingly connected through the development of technology. With these extensive levels of connectivity, the Internet of Things (IoT) is making a significant impact. Specifically, in the healthcare industry. MORE
The Fourth Wave: Digital Health Newsletter — Sep 13, 2018 — No. My newsletter for Sep 13, 2018 is viewable here and inline text below, without images. Subscribe for free here. JOIN THE 64,000+ MEMBER DIGITAL HEALTH GROUP ON LINKEDIN! MORE
Labor-HHS-Education, Defense package vote could happen as early as today — Post-Apple announcement, AliveCor goes on the offensive MORE
The not-yet-FDA-cleared device uses three electrodes to create a more detailed reading than existing consumer devices MORE
Health Populi
SEPTEMBER 16, 2018
Consumers who have long purchased over-the-counter medicines, anti-dandruff shampoo, whitening toothpaste, and cosmetics-with-benefits at food, drug and mass merchant retailers are switching to other places to shop for health, new data from AT Kearney and GMDC have found.
Mobi Health News
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
The smartphone-connected system can perform five different tests that could help diagnose UTIs, diabetes, and kidney disease
KevinMD
SEPTEMBER 16, 2018
I’d be willing to bet most of you have heard of, or previously used, telemedicine in some shape, form or fashion. Stated simply, telemedicine is the process of seeking care from a medical provider using your phone or laptop.
Mobi Health News
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
Virtual telephone or video care will be available at no cost, with some offers lasting for several weeks.
Perficient
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
By 2022, we predict 25% of healthcare consumer interactions will be digitally executed outside of a traditional care setting; while the remaining 75% will gravitate to digitally coordinate real-time health systems. Digital Health is coming of age, bringing with it new capabilities for healthcare interactions and care delivery for consumers, patients and members, and the ecosystem that supports them.
HitPoint Blog
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
Barely a week goes by without seeing a new report detailing physicians’ dissatisfaction with their hospitals’ IT systems. EHRs are the #1 target. The good news is that a well-managed EHR implementation improves clinical processes and provides the right clinical data at the right time — and can even result in thumbs-up evaluations by clinical staff.
The cHealth Blog
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
Provider to Patient Ratios by 2020. In my latest book, The New Mobile Age , we spend some time talking about the growing demand for care (we’re getting older and older people need more care) as compared to the flat supply of healthcare providers.
Health Populi
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
The impact of health and wellness is on most consumers’ minds, Nielsen’s consumer research has found.
Morning eHealth
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
HHS report on interagency data sharing — Hurricane helpers
Mobi Health News
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
The not-yet-FDA-cleared device uses three electrodes to create a more detailed reading than existing consumer devices
Mobile Health Matters
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
Over a year ago, we predicted that 2019 would be the era of health IT M&A , with the transition to value-based care as a primary driver. The M&A activity in the first half of 2018 is proof of this momentum – healthcare-related M&A increased 23% compared to the second half of 2017.
American Well Blog
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
Strokes are the fifth leading cause of death in the United States, responsible for roughly 130,000 deaths each year. Every minute counts following a stroke because every minute that passes puts stroke patients at a higher risk of suffering long-term or even permanent effects.
Health Populi
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
Patients are the new healthcare payors, and as such, taking on the role of health consumers. In fact, health and wellness consumers have existed since a person purchased the first toothpaste, aspirin, heating pad, and moisturizing cream at retail.
33 Charts
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
After today’s Apple Watch Series 4 announcement, CNBC reporter Chrissy Farr reported, “ Apple stressed a lot today that this isn’t a physician replacement.”. But Intelligent guardian for your health is pretty damn close. It’s a product that’s smart, always there and it has your back.
Mobi Health News
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
Albert Chi, medical director of Muscle Integration at Oregon Health & Science University and patient Johnny Matheny demonstrate how nerve reassignment and VR rehab work to advance prosthetic limb technology
Duane Boise
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
With every day that passes, more technology enters the market. This helps medical professionals in various ways to get patients the care they deserve. DeepMind’s AI is a new technology that is promising to transform the way that eye professionals assist people who feel they might need treatment as far as their eyesight is concerned. The AI that was created is a technology that can use statistical analysis to look into the eye at the retinal level.
Morning eHealth
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
Minibus spending bill bumps up HHS budget — Health leaders say Stark Law blocks innovation in Medicare
Health Populi
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
The saving rate in the U.S. ranks among the lowest in the world, in a country that rates among the richest nations. So imagine how well Americans save for healthcare?
Story of Digital Health
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
The Fourth Wave: Digital Health Newsletter — Sep 13, 2018 — No. My newsletter for Sep 13, 2018 is viewable here and inline text below, without images. Subscribe for free here. JOIN THE 64,000+ MEMBER DIGITAL HEALTH GROUP ON LINKEDIN!
Mobi Health News
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
Northwell CEO Michael Dowling says the new drive in healthcare will be consumer-focused technolgoies.
Aging in Place Technology Watch
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
When Apple speaks, a puzzled market listens. When Apple announces, industries listen. Last week they announced two features of a new watch, ECG monitoring and fall detection. In July, Tim Cook apparently did not want to get into the world of FDA regulation. Well, that was then – or he just wasn’t saying.
Morning eHealth
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
North Carolina preps for Florence — Opioid bill update
Perficient
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
Perficient’s Life Sciences practice regularly monitors the software release notes for several Oracle Health Sciences applications, including: Argus Saf ety. Oracle Clinical/Remote Data Capture (OC/RDC). Thesaurus Management System (TMS). Generally speaking, we review release notes at the beginning of each month for the previous month. On occasion, there are no new releases and, therefore, nothing to review; however, we post a fresh version monthly to eliminate confusion.
Story of Digital Health
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
I made this announcement to 64,845 members of the Digital Health group on LinkedIn. If you’re on LinkedIn, please do join the group , which allows you to opt in to receiving these announcements in addition to connecting with thousands of other global stakeholders in digital health.
Mobi Health News
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
The global aging population may be straining resources, but could also be what pushes digital health innovations
Healthcare Exchange Standards
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
I have not written a blog article on the output of the Panel discussion I lead at the ONC Interop Forum. The discussion I wrote up before the event is a good place to start.
Morning eHealth
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
Cybersecurity in medical devices an FDA focus — Comments season continues
Healthcare Informatics
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
The U.S. Senate yesterday passed The Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018, which includes numerous important health IT provisions, by a vote of 99-1
HIStalk Weekender
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
Weekly News Recap. Cigna invests $250 million in a new corporate venture fund that will target companies working in the areas of care delivery and management, digital health and retail, and insights and analytics.
Mobi Health News
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
In the last year the FDA has taken steps to evolve its process for regulating software as a medical device, personal genomics and clinical decision support technology
Perficient
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
Let’s be honest, when it comes to our health we all want prompt and personal care. As a patient, we want the cost to be low, and the feeling of empowerment to be prevalent throughout the experience. Our world is becoming increasingly connected through the development of technology. With these extensive levels of connectivity, the Internet of Things (IoT) is making a significant impact. Specifically, in the healthcare industry.
Morning eHealth
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
Researchers call for specific pediatric EHR certification — Zane Burke to leave Cerner
Aging in Place Technology Watch
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
It’s that awful time – the hurricane season. The time when the national hurricane center repeated forecasts, repeated ad nauseum, are destined to frighten everyone, no matter how far from affected regions. The same broadcast can dwell on cones and paths, and almost as an aside, remind those in beach areas that the evacuation instructions are meant for them.
BHM Healthcare Solutions
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
Editor’s Note: Increasing costs for prescriptions is creating a long-term financial impact on Medicare Part D and its beneficiaries. Can your claims review resources maximize the turn around time needed for complex claims?
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