2023, Digital Health and Health Information

Patients Don’t Trust Big Tech with Personal Health Information Much Preferring Healthcare Providers as Data Stewards

Health Populi

JULY 31, 2023

Nearly all patients are concerned about their medical records getting leaked or breached, which is The State of Patient Privacy , the title of a consumer study from Health Gorilla with a headline finding that “Patients don’t trust Big Tech with their health data.” Who’s most-trusted? Seven in ten U.S.

Health Information

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My Health, My Data – Thinking Consumers, Privacy and Self-Care at HIMSS 2023

Health Populi

APRIL 17, 2023

The My Health, My Data Act defines “consumer health data” as “personal information that is linked or reasonably linkable to a consumer and that identifies a consumer’s past, present, or future physical or mental health.” Remember that digital health literacy is a “super determinant of health.”

HIPAA

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While Virtual Care is “Table Stakes” in Health Care, Consumers Are Growing More Protective About Data-Sharing

Health Populi

MARCH 18, 2024

health care delivery landscape, patients-as-health care consumers are becoming more savvy and discriminating based on their “maturity” and exposure to various flavors of telehealth. We first note overall that fewer patients, year on year 2021-2023, seem willing to share data with ANY entity.

Mental health

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Emerging trends in the European HealthTech M&A market 2023

Lloyd Price

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

Exec Summary: The European HealthTech M&A market is expected to remain active in 2023, albeit with some slowdown from the record-breaking levels seen in 2022. This trend is expected to continue in 2023, particularly in the areas of primary care, diagnostics, and hospital services.

Life Science

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Smile Digital Health Closes $30 Million in Series B Funding to Progress Innovation as World-Leading Health Data Fabric

Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

doing business as Smile Digital Health (Smile)), a leading FHIR® health data fabric (HDF) and exchange solutions provider, announced the closing of approximately $30 million in Series B growth capital led by existing investors including UPMC Enterprises. . Smile CDR Inc.

Digital Health

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Cerebral Telehealth: 2023’s Second Largest Patient Data Breach

Telebehavioral Health Institute

MARCH 15, 2023

million users that their protected health information was shared with tech companies like Meta, Google, and TikTok. The strategy involves promising consumers their information is safe, only to knowingly provide that sensitive, perhaps even protected, health information to marketing companies for profit.

Telehealth

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Weekly Roundup – October 7, 2023

Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 7, 2023

The OntarioMD Digital Health Conference returned to in-person for the first time since COVID-19. Read more… Healthcare IT Today: Health IT Potpourri. Read more… How Will the Current Macroeconomic Environment Impact Digital Health and Healthcare IT Decision-Making?

eCare

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Bonus Features – January 22, 2023 – 69% of digital health companies report data set gaps, 66% of patients don’t know where their healthcare data goes, and more

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 22, 2023

News and Studies Amid the push for interoperability, data gaps persist, according to the inaugural State of Interoperability report from Health Gorilla , a health information network. Products AVIA launched AVIA Marketplace , a platform connecting hospitals and health systems to curated digital health tools.

Digital Health

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Xealth is Honored in 25th Annual Digital Health Awards

Xealth

JUNE 13, 2023

SEATTLE—June 13, 2023 —Xealth, the leader in enabling digital health at scale, today announced that the company was selected as a winner in 25th anniversary Digital Health Awards® program. This competition recognizes the best digital health resources. health systems.

Digital Health

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Bonus Features – July 16, 2023 – 95% of patients are concerned about data breaches affecting their medical records, 81% incorrectly assume PHI collected by digital health apps is protected under HIPAA

Healthcare IT Today

JULY 16, 2023

A survey from The Harris Poll and ClearDATA found that 81% of Americans incorrectly assume that all protected health information collected by digital health apps is protected under HIPAA. One in four patients have self-diagnosed themselves based on information they got from social media, according to research from Tebra.

HIPAA

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Global Healthcare Informatics Market Trends, Forecasts and Competitive Strategies, 2021-2022 & 2023-2031

Digital Health Global

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Healthcare Informatics Market Size, Market Share, Application Analysis, Regional Outlook, Growth Trends, Key Players, Competitive Strategies and Forecasts, 2023 to 2031” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

Healthcare Informatics

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Patient concerns in healthcare digitalisation: Rising inequalities

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

APRIL 22, 2024

There is a risk of unauthorized access to or breaches of patients' personal health information (PHI). There are worries about the affordability and accessibility of digital health solutions. The shift to digital health requires an adjustment in how patients interact with healthcare systems.

Digital Health

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Xealth’s Recap from Oracle Health Conference 2023

Xealth

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

We heard from the Mace family, a couple who experienced first hand the difficulties with health data exchange after Tristan (26 yo M) had to undergo an emergency heart transplant after experiencing a catastrophic cardiac event. A few highlights: Maine has a rural, elderly and dispersed population, making digital health a necessity.

Patient Experience

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On March 10, 2023, Representatives Miller-Meeks, Craig, and Murphy introduced legislation requiring the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to conduct a study and issue recommendations on improving medical device data interoperability.

Connected Health Initiative

MARCH 10, 2023

Brian Scarpelli, executive director of the Connected Health Initiative (CHI), expressed CHI’s support for the bill: “Interoperability is critical to realize the promise of digital health and enable better, more cost-effective, patient-centered care. first appeared on Connected Health Initiative.

Interoperability

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Digital Health Academic Journals

Digital Health Hub

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Are you interested in publishing articles in Digital Health journals? Are you interested in staying up to date with digital health content? ” The healthcare world is populated with terminologies such as digital health, health tech, health IT, medtech, health informatics, etc.

Digital Health

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10 Key Medtech Themes for 2023

Henry Kotula

JANUARY 3, 2023

We expect 2023 to be a pivotal year for the industry, as the accelerated acceptance of virtual care and demographic trends, such as an aging population, increasing chronic illnesses and healthcare worker shortages, sustain demand for medtech-enabled solutions.

Life Science

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What to Expect For Health/Care at CES 2024

Health Populi

JANUARY 2, 2024

The first diagram shows my evolving view on what I seek out at CES each year, from the traditional tracking of weight and activity to the mainstreaming of heart function and sleep, with the addition of the connected car for health and safety, and the smart kitchen and bathroom in the mix of health-at-home.

Mental health

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Personalizing Health Means Personalizing Health Insurance for Patient-Members – Learning from HealthEdge

Health Populi

AUGUST 21, 2023

.” HealthEdge’s latest research into health consumers’ perspectives finds peoples’ satisfaction with their health insurance plans lacking, with members seeking easier access their personal health information, high levels of service, and rewards for healthy behaviors.

Medical Billing

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UK Doctors Least Likely in Europe G5 to Choose a Medical Career Again

Digital Health Global

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The demographics of the respondents were: Female: 28% Male: 69% Prefer not to self-describe: 3% Responses were also analysed from full-time doctors in France (n=879) and Germany (n=866) surveyed between December 2022 and May 2023; in Italy (n=1,169) and Spain (n=864) surveyed between January and May 2023. About WebMD Health Corp.

Primary Care

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Cardio Diagnostics Holdings, Inc. Enters Into a Nationwide Telehealth Agreement with Navierre

Digital Health Global

APRIL 4, 2024

” The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of digital health solutions, with the CDC reporting that 36% of adults used telehealth services in 2021. The partnership also underscores Cardio Diagnostics’ commitment to health equity and access. For more information, please visit www.cardiodiagnosticsinc.com.

Telehealth

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Bonus Features – September 3, 2023 – 60% of cybersecurity incidents impact patient care, the average medical device has six or more security vulnerabilities, and more

Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

That process will involve working with seven current Qualified Health Information Network candidates, along with any future QHIN applicants. Nearly half (47%) impact physical systems such as medical devices or building management, while 30% affect protected health information.

Life Science

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Second-time Awardees CyncHealth, PointClickCare, Innsena Granted $80,000 Racial Equity in Postpartum Care Federal Funding

Digital Health Global

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Department of Health and Human Services recognizes innovative program with proven outcomes for improving postpartum care for at-risk mothers in Nebraska for a second time OMAHA, Neb.–(BUSINESS

HIE

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Clinician Burnout – Lessons from BDO’s Clinician Experience Survey for Patient Experience and Primary Care

Health Populi

OCTOBER 30, 2023

doctors, driven by turnover and understaffing, compassion fatigue, and challenges using digital tools — think EHRs. T he 2023 BDO Clinician Experience Survey “takes on” clinician burnout, connecting the strategic dots between the clinician experience and the patient experience. BDO notes that only 2 in 3 U.S.

Primary Care

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Banner Health’s Automated ROI Process Benefits Patients, Call Center Agents and HIM Dept

Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

More data means more information that must be shared by healthcare providers when an ROI request is made. In the fall of 2022, new federal rules around information blocking took effect. Earlier this summer, HHS-OIG posted its final rule on information blocking penalties.

Healthcare IT

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Bonus Features – July 9, 2023 – Providers spend 11% less time writing clinical notes than they did three years ago, 54% of surgeons unsure about first-to-market products, and more

Healthcare IT Today

JULY 9, 2023

News and Research The Connected Health Initiative released recommendations for state-level policymakers to strike a balance between protecting personal health information and supporting the use of digital health tools.

Medicare

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Innsena Announces Impact Partnership with CancerX

Digital Health Global

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

CancerX was announced in February 2023 as part of The White House’s reignited national Cancer Moonshot initiative. ABOUT INNSENA Innsena is a health technology consultancy dedicated to improving the nation’s public health infrastructure and advancing care outcomes for underserved communities.

Public Health

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At Denver Health, telehealth education and equipment help close equity gaps and boost engagement

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 16, 2023

" While the residents expressed some uncertainty in how telehealth would fit their needs, they overwhelmingly were interested in learning more about digital health tools and wanted Denver Health to conduct educational workshops on digital health and a variety of health topics.

Telehealth

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Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Introduces Virtual-First Health Plans, Helping Members Access Convenient, Affordable Care Options

Digital Health Global

MARCH 27, 2023

“Our Virtual-First plans highlight our digital capabilities helping our members determine the best first step for their healthcare on their terms through a wide range of virtual and in-person options – improving their whole health experience,” said Robert Bunch, president of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia.

Interoperability

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Redox unwraps interoperability in 2024

Redox

DECEMBER 21, 2023

I called 2021 weird , then 2022 just as weird , but 2023? 2023: the year where nothing changed, and yet everything changed Reflecting on our predictions from last year, we are quite baffled why we didn’t say anything about AI. Garrett thought record retrieval would rid itself of the fax machine in 2023. Decidedly weirder.

Interoperability

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Elation Health and Surescripts® Partnership Supports Patient-Specific Prescription Cost Transparency for Primary Care Clinicians at Point of Care

Digital Health Global

JANUARY 23, 2024

Surescripts , the Arlington, Virginia–based information technology company, is the nation’s leading health information network. The company serves 30,000 clinicians caring for more than 12 million Americans, including thousands of small independent practices and large prominent digital health innovators.

Primary Care

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Healthcare: The Path of Least Resistance for Cybercriminals

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 19, 2024

According to the 2023 ForgeRock Breach Report , healthcare has consistently ranked as the most targeted industry by cybercriminals for the past five years. The 2023 Verizon Breach Report further highlights vulnerabilities with the healthcare sector, identifying web applications as the number one attack vector.

Life Science

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HIMSS Davies Award winners boost quality with AI, telehealth and more

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 21, 2023

HIMSS this month has been spotlighting the most recent recipients of the HIMSS Davies Award of Excellence, which recognizes health systems for their "innovative, thoughtful applications of information and technology" toward improved patient outcomes and population health.

Telehealth

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Cerebral Admits HIPAA Breach, Reports Leak of Data On 3.1 Million Users

Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 24, 2023

According to the company, which just released a letter outlining the nature of the data issue, Cerebral discovered a breach on January 3, 2023. Its leaders found that the tracking technology used to mine user data had disclosed information to third parties and subcontractors. The agency plans to hit GoodRx a $1.5

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Bonus Features – September 25, 2022 – More than 90% of patients prefer providers who offer telemedicine, Sequoia Project releases info blocking resources, and more

Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

The Sequoia Project released several resources to help organizations comply with the information blocking requirements of the 21st Century CURES Act. Study results point to the potential for digital health apps to bridge health inequity gaps.

Telemedicine

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Patients Don’t Trust Big Tech with Personal Health Information Much Preferring Healthcare Providers as Data Stewards

My Health, My Data – Thinking Consumers, Privacy and Self-Care at HIMSS 2023

Trending Sources

While Virtual Care is “Table Stakes” in Health Care, Consumers Are Growing More Protective About Data-Sharing

Emerging trends in the European HealthTech M&A market 2023

Smile Digital Health Closes $30 Million in Series B Funding to Progress Innovation as World-Leading Health Data Fabric

Cerebral Telehealth: 2023’s Second Largest Patient Data Breach

Weekly Roundup – October 7, 2023

Bonus Features – January 22, 2023 – 69% of digital health companies report data set gaps, 66% of patients don’t know where their healthcare data goes, and more

Xealth is Honored in 25th Annual Digital Health Awards

Bonus Features – July 16, 2023 – 95% of patients are concerned about data breaches affecting their medical records, 81% incorrectly assume PHI collected by digital health apps is protected under HIPAA

Global Healthcare Informatics Market Trends, Forecasts and Competitive Strategies, 2021-2022 & 2023-2031

Patient concerns in healthcare digitalisation: Rising inequalities

Xealth’s Recap from Oracle Health Conference 2023

On March 10, 2023, Representatives Miller-Meeks, Craig, and Murphy introduced legislation requiring the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to conduct a study and issue recommendations on improving medical device data interoperability.

Digital Health Academic Journals

10 Key Medtech Themes for 2023

What to Expect For Health/Care at CES 2024

Personalizing Health Means Personalizing Health Insurance for Patient-Members – Learning from HealthEdge

UK Doctors Least Likely in Europe G5 to Choose a Medical Career Again

Cardio Diagnostics Holdings, Inc. Enters Into a Nationwide Telehealth Agreement with Navierre

Bonus Features – September 3, 2023 – 60% of cybersecurity incidents impact patient care, the average medical device has six or more security vulnerabilities, and more

Second-time Awardees CyncHealth, PointClickCare, Innsena Granted $80,000 Racial Equity in Postpartum Care Federal Funding

Clinician Burnout – Lessons from BDO’s Clinician Experience Survey for Patient Experience and Primary Care

Banner Health’s Automated ROI Process Benefits Patients, Call Center Agents and HIM Dept

Bonus Features – July 9, 2023 – Providers spend 11% less time writing clinical notes than they did three years ago, 54% of surgeons unsure about first-to-market products, and more

Innsena Announces Impact Partnership with CancerX

At Denver Health, telehealth education and equipment help close equity gaps and boost engagement

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Introduces Virtual-First Health Plans, Helping Members Access Convenient, Affordable Care Options

Redox unwraps interoperability in 2024

Elation Health and Surescripts® Partnership Supports Patient-Specific Prescription Cost Transparency for Primary Care Clinicians at Point of Care

Healthcare: The Path of Least Resistance for Cybercriminals

HIMSS Davies Award winners boost quality with AI, telehealth and more

Cerebral Admits HIPAA Breach, Reports Leak of Data On 3.1 Million Users

Bonus Features – October 29, 2023 – 66% of patients prefer email or text for reminders about medical bills, 94% of clinicians said lack of timely access to insights within EHR impacts patient care, and 28 more

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Missouri Introduces Virtual-First Health Plans, Helping Members Access Convenient, Affordable Care Options

Rising Healthcare Costs: How Health Plans Can Help Members Navigate

Who is Managing the Cost of Care? Large Employers Are Stepping in to Help

The Intersection of Digital Patient Engagement and Care Outcomes

Encore Health Group and Affiliates Experiences Significant Success with eClinicalWorks V12 and healow Patient Engagement Solutions

Healthcare Technology Innovators Partner with V2 Communications

Health Data Cloud Leader 1upHealth Raises $40 Million Series C led by Sixth Street Growth

Featured Health IT Job: IT Intern, Corporate Support Services

Particle Health’s Latest White Paper Offers the Industry’s Most Comprehensive Health Information Network (HIN) Data Exchange Performance Metrics to Date

Bonus Features – September 25, 2022 – More than 90% of patients prefer providers who offer telemedicine, Sequoia Project releases info blocking resources, and more

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