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JDRF and The Helmsley Charitable Trust announced collaborative grant agreement to provide Tidepool with the funding needed to begin developing Tidepool Loop. This is a vote of confidence and displays tangible support for Tidepool’s effort to deliver an FDA-regulated version of Loop in the App Store. Tidepool is primarily known for its data aggregation services that make it easy to see all your data in one place. See this article for more information. MORE
Just a quick note the say that I’ve made a couple of changes to the SMART client. There’s now an option to start the login process in a separate tab. This is needed because a number of sites I’ve been testing won’t let the login page open in an iFrame (it’s a security thing). MORE
Human Longevity Inc. raced to a billion-dollar plus valuation on the hopes that it could apply advances in genomics to improve medicine. A drastic “down round” financing this week suggests investors have questions about its own longevity. MORE
The Fourth Wave: Digital Health Newsletter — Dec 11, 2018 — No. My newsletter for Dec 11, 2018 is viewable here and inline text below, without images. Sign up for free, here. JOIN THE 65,000+ MEMBER DIGITAL HEALTH GROUP ON LINKEDIN! MORE
The company's technology uses machine learning to identify any major changes in patients' vitals MORE
Walz pushes Wilkie on Mar-a-Lago — FDA clears opioid use disorder app MORE
The deal is part of a five-year $993.5 million contract between the DoD, T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon MORE
189 Emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), have the potential to accelerate the shift to value-based care and improve the healthcare system in material ways MORE
Data Lakes have been around since the early part of this decade as most Fortune 500 companies have a Data Lake or are building a Data Lake. The drive to lake data has predominately been driven by analytical use cases where Data Scientists can wrangle and prepare data for their study or model building. However, Perficient is seeing a significant shift from just deploying Hadoop to support analytics use case to using Data Lakes for operational data processing use cases. MORE
Oral delivery of insulin has been actively researched for decades. Injections are painful and inconvenient. People often delay starting insulin therapy because they don’t want injections. Oral therapy would increase patient compliance. Oramed and Rani Therapeutics are early leaders in the oral delivery of insulin. They take very different approaches with each having their own challenges compared to the food additive path envisioned by Dr. Samir Mitragotri of Harvard University ( bio ). MORE
A significant challenge in quality improvement is demonstrating the return on investment in such initiatives, but a prioritization framework may help MORE
The companies will be applying ActiGraph's CentrePoint data analytics platform to Garmin's sensor-carrying wearables MORE
Guest post by: Dr. Chad Larson is a doctor in both Naturopathic Medicine and Chiropractic. He is also a Certified Clinical Nutritionist and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. His interests include advanced developments in the fields of endocrinology, orthopedics MORE
Data-release for machine learning from HHS, VA — Elsewhere in the administration MORE
The new technology will provide users with an AI guide that will lead them through CBT. MORE
Last September I started a blog series on data integration for Healthcare. The problem, it is impressively difficult to integrate data from one or more EMR systems into a cohesive analytical database. MORE
As the CVS + Aetna merger crosses its last regulatory hurdle at the close of 2018, we enter 2019 facing a fast-growing and -morphing retail health landscape. MORE
Aspen RxHealth, a Tampa-based company using a gig economy model to connect patients with pharmacists, has raised $9 million in Series A funding led by Flare Capital Partners. An additional investor was an undisclosed strategic partner, a health plan in the United States. What they do MORE
The company claims it is the first to work with the SEC to figure out how consumers could exchange health data for equity. MORE
198 This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. By Karim Babay, CEO, HealthSapiens. One of the primary problems existing in healthcare is the many barriers to access and delivery of care and treatment. MORE
Shall we take this WSJ article at face value? Rant on. From yesterday’s Wall Street Journal – pops up a dramatic headline, The Loneliest Generation , describing how baby boomer Americans, more than ever, are aging alone. MORE
From Amazon's acquisition of PillPack to Best Buy's purchase of GreatCall, over $7.5 billion were spent on digital health acquisitions this year MORE
192 Recent trends in the business literature show a significant focus on the mechanics of the culture of organizations. Annual training reinforcing the quality and compliance requirements of organizations is a common end-of-year task. MORE
There are so many specialized electronic parts in the CT scanners that are working very hard to emit and detect x-rays. They build an enormous amount of heat. This can be hazardous to the function of the CT if it is not stopped. MORE
This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. MedTrainer is the creator of an all-in-one compliance management suite that encompasses all the tools healthcare professionals need to manage processes, increase departmental collaboration and simplify compliance. MORE
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This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. By David Conejo, CEO, Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services. The statistics are terrifying. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) Alcohol poisoning kills six people every day. MORE
Islet transplants offer the hope of a permanent cure for Type 1 Diabetes. After nearly six years in stealth mode, Seraxis has emerged as a front-runner in the race to clinical islet deployment. MORE
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HIPAA Tips Every Behavioral Health Professional Should Know HIPAA compliance can be a complex web of interlocking regulatory requirements. Behavioral health professionals in particular need to be wary of HIPAA violations and data breaches just because of the sensitive nature … Read more. MORE
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Genetic Testing sites like 23andMe are rapidly emerging as the new Social Networks. Over the last 10 years, millions of people across the world have submitted their DNA for testing and eagerly waited the results, including me back in May 2016. MORE
62 Your Apple a day — Electronic money transfers get attention MORE
The third-party analysis compared 10 telehealth providers' Google Play and App Store downloads over a four-and-a-half year period MORE
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Health Populi
DECEMBER 13, 2018
Nearly one-half of Americans are quite concerned they won’t have enough money to pay for medical care, according to the latest Gallup poll. Health insurance in-security is mainstream as of November 2018, when Gallup polled U.S. adults about views on healthcare costs.
Mobi Health News
DECEMBER 14, 2018
From Amazon's acquisition of PillPack to Best Buy's purchase of GreatCall, over $7.5 billion were spent on digital health acquisitions this year
Insulin Nation
DECEMBER 13, 2018
Islet transplants offer the hope of a permanent cure for Type 1 Diabetes. After nearly six years in stealth mode, Seraxis has emerged as a front-runner in the race to clinical islet deployment.
Morning eHealth
DECEMBER 14, 2018
Another stab at a privacy bill — Insulin dosing app project gets $6M
Mobile Health Matters
DECEMBER 11, 2018
Recent trends in the business literature show a significant focus on the mechanics of the culture of organizations. Annual training reinforcing the quality and compliance requirements of organizations is a common end-of-year task.
Health Populi
DECEMBER 11, 2018
As the CVS + Aetna merger crosses its last regulatory hurdle at the close of 2018, we enter 2019 facing a fast-growing and -morphing retail health landscape.
Mobi Health News
DECEMBER 12, 2018
Aspen RxHealth, a Tampa-based company using a gig economy model to connect patients with pharmacists, has raised $9 million in Series A funding led by Flare Capital Partners. An additional investor was an undisclosed strategic partner, a health plan in the United States. What they do
Connected Health Pulse brings together the best content for digital health professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Morning eHealth
DECEMBER 10, 2018
VA rolls out FHIR-based APIs — NHS to ban fax machines
Aging in Place Technology Watch
DECEMBER 12, 2018
Shall we take this WSJ article at face value? Rant on. From yesterday’s Wall Street Journal – pops up a dramatic headline, The Loneliest Generation , describing how baby boomer Americans, more than ever, are aging alone.
HAY on FHIR
DECEMBER 9, 2018
While FHIR is not a security standard ‘per se’, there are numerous references in the spec to security related matters – including a specific module in the specification. One of the recommendations made is about SMART – a defined way to use the OAuth2 Authorization framework in FHIR.
Mobi Health News
DECEMBER 11, 2018
The third-party analysis compared 10 telehealth providers' Google Play and App Store downloads over a four-and-a-half year period
Electronic Health Reporter
DECEMBER 11, 2018
This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. MedTrainer is the creator of an all-in-one compliance management suite that encompasses all the tools healthcare professionals need to manage processes, increase departmental collaboration and simplify compliance.
Morning eHealth
DECEMBER 12, 2018
Data-release for machine learning from HHS, VA — Elsewhere in the administration
Perficient
DECEMBER 13, 2018
Last September I started a blog series on data integration for Healthcare. The problem, it is impressively difficult to integrate data from one or more EMR systems into a cohesive analytical database.
Insulin Nation
DECEMBER 11, 2018
Oral delivery of insulin has been actively researched for decades. Injections are painful and inconvenient. People often delay starting insulin therapy because they don’t want injections. Oral therapy would increase patient compliance. Oramed and Rani Therapeutics are early leaders in the oral delivery of insulin. They take very different approaches with each having their own challenges compared to the food additive path envisioned by Dr. Samir Mitragotri of Harvard University ( bio ).
Mobi Health News
DECEMBER 12, 2018
The companies will be applying ActiGraph's CentrePoint data analytics platform to Garmin's sensor-carrying wearables
Christina's Considerations
DECEMBER 15, 2018
Guest post by: Dr. Chad Larson is a doctor in both Naturopathic Medicine and Chiropractic. He is also a Certified Clinical Nutritionist and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. His interests include advanced developments in the fields of endocrinology, orthopedics
Morning eHealth
DECEMBER 13, 2018
Your Apple a day — Electronic money transfers get attention
Electronic Health Reporter
DECEMBER 13, 2018
This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. By David Conejo, CEO, Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services. The statistics are terrifying. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) Alcohol poisoning kills six people every day.
HIStalk Weekender
DECEMBER 14, 2018
Weekly News Recap. Former Atheneahealth CEO Jonathan Bush rips activist investor Elliott Management in his first interview after stepping down, but wishes the company well and says he hopes it can regain its culture and energy.
Mobi Health News
DECEMBER 11, 2018
The company claims it is the first to work with the SEC to figure out how consumers could exchange health data for equity.
Story of Digital Health
DECEMBER 11, 2018
The Fourth Wave: Digital Health Newsletter — Dec 11, 2018 — No. My newsletter for Dec 11, 2018 is viewable here and inline text below, without images. Sign up for free, here. JOIN THE 65,000+ MEMBER DIGITAL HEALTH GROUP ON LINKEDIN!
Morning eHealth
DECEMBER 11, 2018
Walz pushes Wilkie on Mar-a-Lago — FDA clears opioid use disorder app
Electronic Health Reporter
DECEMBER 12, 2018
This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. By Karim Babay, CEO, HealthSapiens. One of the primary problems existing in healthcare is the many barriers to access and delivery of care and treatment.
TeleMental Health blog
DECEMBER 15, 2018
HIPAA Tips Every Behavioral Health Professional Should Know HIPAA compliance can be a complex web of interlocking regulatory requirements. Behavioral health professionals in particular need to be wary of HIPAA violations and data breaches just because of the sensitive nature … Read more.
Mobi Health News
DECEMBER 12, 2018
The new technology will provide users with an AI guide that will lead them through CBT.
Lloyd Price
DECEMBER 8, 2018
Human Longevity Inc. raced to a billion-dollar plus valuation on the hopes that it could apply advances in genomics to improve medicine. A drastic “down round” financing this week suggests investors have questions about its own longevity.
FierceHealthIT
DECEMBER 12, 2018
Officials at the Department of Health and Human Services said they want to hear from the public about how to fix what is officially known as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) rules. It is aimed, in part, at addressing the nation's opioid crisis
HAY on FHIR
DECEMBER 12, 2018
Just a quick note the say that I’ve made a couple of changes to the SMART client. There’s now an option to start the login process in a separate tab. This is needed because a number of sites I’ve been testing won’t let the login page open in an iFrame (it’s a security thing).
Healthcare Informatics
DECEMBER 14, 2018
Emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), have the potential to accelerate the shift to value-based care and improve the healthcare system in material ways
Mobi Health News
DECEMBER 10, 2018
The deal is part of a five-year $993.5 million contract between the DoD, T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon
Lloyd Price
DECEMBER 8, 2018
Genetic Testing sites like 23andMe are rapidly emerging as the new Social Networks. Over the last 10 years, millions of people across the world have submitted their DNA for testing and eagerly waited the results, including me back in May 2016.
FierceHealthIT
DECEMBER 11, 2018
A significant challenge in quality improvement is demonstrating the return on investment in such initiatives, but a prioritization framework may help
Insulin Nation
DECEMBER 14, 2018
JDRF and The Helmsley Charitable Trust announced collaborative grant agreement to provide Tidepool with the funding needed to begin developing Tidepool Loop. This is a vote of confidence and displays tangible support for Tidepool’s effort to deliver an FDA-regulated version of Loop in the App Store. Tidepool is primarily known for its data aggregation services that make it easy to see all your data in one place. See this article for more information.
Perficient
DECEMBER 13, 2018
Data Lakes have been around since the early part of this decade as most Fortune 500 companies have a Data Lake or are building a Data Lake. The drive to lake data has predominately been driven by analytical use cases where Data Scientists can wrangle and prepare data for their study or model building. However, Perficient is seeing a significant shift from just deploying Hadoop to support analytics use case to using Data Lakes for operational data processing use cases.
Mobi Health News
DECEMBER 11, 2018
The company's technology uses machine learning to identify any major changes in patients' vitals
KB Dental Consulting
DECEMBER 13, 2018
There are so many specialized electronic parts in the CT scanners that are working very hard to emit and detect x-rays. They build an enormous amount of heat. This can be hazardous to the function of the CT if it is not stopped.
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