Article, EHR, Health Information and Mental health

How Health Data Sharing Impacts How Clinicians Care for Patients

Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 22, 2024

The following is a guest article by Dr. Guillermo Diaz, Chief Medical Information Officer at Los Angeles Department of Health Services – Ambulatory Care Network , and Ali Modaressi, CEO at Los Angeles Network for Enhanced Services (LANES) When Alex was brought into L.A.

Health Data

Health Data HIE Health Information Mental health

Bonus Features – December 3, 2023 – Only 40% of orgs say EHRs help manage burnout, cost optimization is top strategy for 70% of payers, plus 19 more stories

Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 3, 2023

This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. News and Studies The 2023 Fierce Healthcare Innovation Awards have been announced, and the winners are GoodRx, Hinge Health, ISeeYouCare, PointClickCare, and Ventric Health.

EHR

EHR Healthcare IT Primary Care Health Information

3 Ways to Achieve HIPAA-Compliant Communication for Behavioral Health

Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The following is a guest article by Ram Krishnan, CEO at Valant Communicating with patients – in a compliant manner – is essential for behavioral health practices. Technology plays a crucial role in HIPAA-compliant communication for behavioral health. Simple appointment reminders are key to a practice’s communications strategy.

HIPAA

HIPAA EHR Telehealth Mental health

Bonus Features – May 28, 2023 – 20+ health systems pledge to use Epic to share info under TEFCA, 84x increase in telehealth for mental health from 2019 to 2022, and more

Healthcare IT Today

MAY 28, 2023

This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. The latest report on mental health utilization trends from LexisNexis Risk Solutions shows an 84x increase in utilization of telehealth for mental health in 2022 compared to 2019.

Mental health

Mental health Telehealth RCM HIE

Bonus Features – February 25, 2024 – 73% of digital health vendors use FHIR APIs, 83% of clinicians think telemedicine is good for chronic condition management, plus 28 more stories

Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. Fourteen professional healthcare, life science, and consumer organizations formed the Digital Health Collaborative to advance evidence and value in digital health technology.

FHIR

FHIR Digital Health Telemedicine EHR

What Are Patient Gateways or Portals?

Telebehavioral Health Institute

JUNE 29, 2023

This article explores the unique role of stand-alone and EHR-based patient gateways or portals, highlighting their ability to empower patients, foster engagement, and optimize care delivery. Patient gateways have evolved significantly, expanding their scope to encompass mental health services and support.

Mental health

Mental health Health Information Telehealth HIPAA

Bonus Features – April 28, 2024 – 22% of employers fully trust chronic condition management vendors, Common Agreement v2.0 requires support for FHIR API exchange, plus 29 more stories

Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 28, 2024

This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. RCM outsourcing vendor Ensemble Health Partners expanded its partnership with Microsoft. Health information network Availity appointed Sean Barrett as Chief Product Officer.

FHIR

FHIR RCM Healthcare IT Mental health

Bonus Features – December 24 , 2023 – 74% of orgs automating RCM operations, per-physician revenue exceeding expenses at U.S. hospitals, plus 19 more stories

Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 24, 2023

This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. GI care platform Ayble Health is integrating with Commure Engage to make Ayble referrals available through EHRs.

RCM

RCM eCare Healthcare IT Mental health

Bonus Features – November 19, 2023 – Critical access hospitals 16% less likely to participate in data exchange, two-thirds of orgs plan to increase AI spending by 25% in the next three years, plus 36 more stories

Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. Mental health assessment platform Aiberry added screenings for five anxiety disorders. Health information network Availity welcomed Sean Keneally as COO.

eCare

eCare Healthcare IT Interoperability RCM

Bonus Features – August 14, 2022 – Payers and providers look at Big Tech differently, half of physicians and nurses don’t think their orgs are headed in the right direction, and more

Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 14, 2022

This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. Voice-based mental health biomarker firm Ellipsis Health announced an integration with Ceras Health , which offers a clinical monitoring and health data analytics platform.

Nursing

Nursing HIE Mental health Healthcare IT

Upcoming Healthcare Regulations and Their Impact on Healthcare IT

Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 28, 2023

Under this final rule, individuals and entities that violate the information-blocking requirements face a penalty of up to $1 million per violation. This final rule does not apply to healthcare providers but instead is directed at health information networks and health information exchanges, as well as developers of certified health IT.

Healthcare IT

Healthcare IT Medicare Telemedicine EHR

Bonus Features – December 11, 2022 – CMS holds off on good faith estimate enforcement, 61% of patients see primary care moving out of the doctor’s office, and more

Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 11, 2022

This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. Data service firm LogicStream Health is collaborating with FDB , integrating the FDB MedKnowledge database into its Drug Supply App.

Primary Care

Primary Care HIE Healthcare IT Nursing

9 Best Telemedicine Newsletters You Should Be Reading to Keep Up With the Industry

Enzyme Health

MARCH 27, 2019

Close For Clinicians For Employers Telehealth Jobs Family Medicine General Practice Emergency Medicine Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioners Family Nurse Practitioners Physician Assistants Psychiatry / Mental Health Hospitalist Dont see your specialty? Only 20% are listed here. Sign Up to see them all. Only 20% are listed here.

Telemedicine

Telemedicine mHealth Psychiatry General practice

Bonus Features – December 11, 2022 – CMS holds off on good faith estimate enforcement, 61% of patients see primary care moving out of the doctor’s office, and much more

Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 11, 2022

This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. Data service firm LogicStream Health is collaborating with FDB , integrating the FDB MedKnowledge database into its Drug Supply App.

Primary Care

Primary Care HIE Healthcare IT Nursing

6 Ways to Drive Higher Medicaid Reimbursement with Telemedicine

GlobalMed

JULY 8, 2019

From misplaced faxes and handwritten notes to EHR systems requiring more than a dozen documentation steps, patients often fall through the cracks – or wait so many months for a specialist appointment that they forget about it. Medicaid is the largest payer for mental health services in the United States.

Telemedicine

Telemedicine Primary Care Health Policy Mental health

Integrating Ambient Clinical Voice Technology – The Impacts, Challenges, and Benefits

Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 8, 2024

Travis Bias, DO, MPH, DTM&H, FAAFP, Chief Medical Officer, Clinician Solutions & Family Physician at 3M Health Information Systems Ambient clinical documentation tools are being used by clinicians so they can focus on the patient in front of them, rather than on their computer screens. Joseph Zabinski, Ph.D.

Patient Experience

Patient Experience EMR EHR Health Information

'Roll-Up Strategies to create Platforms' likely to define the HealthTech landscape in 2024

Lloyd Price

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

Mental Health and Wellness Platforms: Rollups can combine companies offering therapy, counseling, mindfulness apps, and digital therapeutics to create holistic mental health and wellness platforms that address the growing demand for mental healthcare. This can help patients make informed decisions about their care.

Mental health

Mental health healthcare technology Telehealth Leadership

What is ChatGPT? Some Health Professionals Are Rightfully Worried

Telebehavioral Health Institute

JULY 11, 2023

The article below is written to serve as an introduction to thoughtful healthcare professionals and their organizations. Widespread repercussions for mental health are also outlined. Artificial intelligence (AI) applications in behavioral health have been in discussion for almost a decade. What is ChatGPT?

HIPAA

HIPAA Mental health Telehealth Health Information

Bonus Features – September 17, 2023 – 20% of healthcare marketers worried about job security amid AI adoption, 53% of executives using AI to address drug diversion “very confident” in their efforts, and more

Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. Paymentus validated the Paymentus Patient Billing and Payments stack through Oracle Health’s developer program and now integrated with the Oracle Health EHR.

Nursing

Nursing EHR Healthcare IT Primary Care

Bonus Features – February 11, 2024 – HTI-1 final rule goes into effect March 11, Best in KLAS highlights 136 products in 8 categories, plus 28 more stories

Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. The Global Software report recognized regional leaders in acute care EHR and PACS. Keystone Technologies and Sublimation Health are partnering to help transition EHRs to AWS.

RCM

RCM Life Science EHR Psychiatry

What is ChatGPT? Some Health Professionals Are Rightfully Worried

Telebehavioral Health Institute

JULY 10, 2023

The article below is written to serve as an introduction to thoughtful healthcare professionals and their organizations. Widespread repercussions for mental health are also outlined. Artificial intelligence (AI) applications in behavioral health have been in discussion for almost a decade. What is ChatGPT?

Telehealth

Telehealth HIPAA Mental health Health Information

What is ChatGPT? Some Health Professionals Are Rightfully Worried

Telebehavioral Health Institute

MAY 9, 2023

Widespread repercussions for mental health are outlined in the article below. In Ground Truths, Eric Topol recently published an article titled, “ When patient questions are answered with higher quality and empathy by ChatGPT than physicians.” Before we dive in, let me add a personal note. Workforce Impact.

Mental health

Mental health Telehealth HIPAA Psychiatry

What is ChatGPT? Some Health Professionals Are Rightfully Worried

Telebehavioral Health Institute

JULY 10, 2023

The article below is written to serve as an introduction to thoughtful healthcare professionals and their organizations. Widespread repercussions for mental health are also outlined. Artificial intelligence (AI) applications in behavioral health have been in discussion for almost a decade. What is ChatGPT?

Telehealth

Telehealth Mental health HIPAA Health Information

Therapy Notes: How Does It Work and Is It Effective?

Telebehavioral Health Institute

AUGUST 8, 2022

Reading Time: 6 minutes Mental health practitioners should consider a lot more than just the treatment of their patients when running a mental health clinic. ” “What features might be valuable to a therapist, mental health specialist, or professional counselor?” Types of Therapy Notes.

Mental health

Mental health HIPAA EHR Medical Billing

Bonus Features – January 8, 2023 – Omnibus bill extends telehealth expansion through end of 2024, 60% of solution providers pouring all event marketing money into in-person events, and more

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 8, 2023

This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. Ardent Health Services chose Cadence for remote monitoring and virtual care for patients with hypertension, congestive heart failure, diabetes, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Telehealth

Telehealth Primary Care Healthcare IT Leadership

Bonus Features – May 14, 2023 – Only 16% of organizations are using data to define clinical best practices, 84% of orgs hit with ransomware attacks lose revenue, and more

Healthcare IT Today

MAY 14, 2023

This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. One reason for this growth: In 25% of hospitals, less than half of major projects met their key goals.

RCM

RCM Healthcare IT HIE Primary Care

Connected Health Pulse

How Health Data Sharing Impacts How Clinicians Care for Patients

Bonus Features – December 3, 2023 – Only 40% of orgs say EHRs help manage burnout, cost optimization is top strategy for 70% of payers, plus 19 more stories

Trending Sources

3 Ways to Achieve HIPAA-Compliant Communication for Behavioral Health

Bonus Features – May 28, 2023 – 20+ health systems pledge to use Epic to share info under TEFCA, 84x increase in telehealth for mental health from 2019 to 2022, and more

Bonus Features – February 25, 2024 – 73% of digital health vendors use FHIR APIs, 83% of clinicians think telemedicine is good for chronic condition management, plus 28 more stories

What Are Patient Gateways or Portals?

Bonus Features – April 28, 2024 – 22% of employers fully trust chronic condition management vendors, Common Agreement v2.0 requires support for FHIR API exchange, plus 29 more stories

Bonus Features – December 24 , 2023 – 74% of orgs automating RCM operations, per-physician revenue exceeding expenses at U.S. hospitals, plus 19 more stories

Bonus Features – November 19, 2023 – Critical access hospitals 16% less likely to participate in data exchange, two-thirds of orgs plan to increase AI spending by 25% in the next three years, plus 36 more stories

Bonus Features – August 14, 2022 – Payers and providers look at Big Tech differently, half of physicians and nurses don’t think their orgs are headed in the right direction, and more

Upcoming Healthcare Regulations and Their Impact on Healthcare IT

Bonus Features – December 11, 2022 – CMS holds off on good faith estimate enforcement, 61% of patients see primary care moving out of the doctor’s office, and more

9 Best Telemedicine Newsletters You Should Be Reading to Keep Up With the Industry

Bonus Features – December 11, 2022 – CMS holds off on good faith estimate enforcement, 61% of patients see primary care moving out of the doctor’s office, and much more

6 Ways to Drive Higher Medicaid Reimbursement with Telemedicine

Integrating Ambient Clinical Voice Technology – The Impacts, Challenges, and Benefits

'Roll-Up Strategies to create Platforms' likely to define the HealthTech landscape in 2024

What is ChatGPT? Some Health Professionals Are Rightfully Worried

Bonus Features – September 17, 2023 – 20% of healthcare marketers worried about job security amid AI adoption, 53% of executives using AI to address drug diversion “very confident” in their efforts, and more

Bonus Features – February 11, 2024 – HTI-1 final rule goes into effect March 11, Best in KLAS highlights 136 products in 8 categories, plus 28 more stories

What is ChatGPT? Some Health Professionals Are Rightfully Worried

What is ChatGPT? Some Health Professionals Are Rightfully Worried

What is ChatGPT? Some Health Professionals Are Rightfully Worried

Therapy Notes: How Does It Work and Is It Effective?

Bonus Features – January 8, 2023 – Omnibus bill extends telehealth expansion through end of 2024, 60% of solution providers pouring all event marketing money into in-person events, and more

Bonus Features – May 14, 2023 – Only 16% of organizations are using data to define clinical best practices, 84% of orgs hit with ransomware attacks lose revenue, and more

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