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Hospital at Home: Prospects and Challenges, and Learnings from Best Buy Health

Health Populi

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The proliferation of such wearable sensors and remote patient monitoring technologies helps set the technology stage for HaH. But a key limiting factor of these many sensors generating data has been inadequate backend algorithms that address signal noise and limited EHR integration, the authors observe.

EHR

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How to Improve Patient Satisfaction in Virtual Care

Mend

APRIL 20, 2022

Virtual medical and mental health professionals are prioritizing patient satisfaction with Telemedicine more than ever before. A high satisfaction rating can drive more patients to your practice. But how do you improve patient satisfaction in Telemedicine? What Exactly is Patient Satisfaction?

Telemedicine

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Bonus Features – January 14, 2024 – Epic Research shows telehealth results in more follow-up visits that in-office care, Elevance Health to offer smartphones to qualified Medicaid beneficiaries, plus 21 more stories

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 14, 2024

This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. In a letter, the EHR Association warned that ONC’s proposed information blocking disincentives may be less effective than intended.

Telehealth

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Embracing and Prioritizing Cloud-Based Care in Rural Communities

Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The following is a guest article by Nathan Shepard, SVP of Product at Azalea Health As rural providers look to replace legacy solutions, they’re confronted with several critical decision points. They know that modern platforms will improve their internal operations, help increase revenue collection, and improve the patient experience.

EHR

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Health Care Portals: Looking Beyond the Patients’ Horizon

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 31, 2023

A previous article, “ Patient Scheduling and Pre-Visit Intake: Let’s Give Patients What They’re Asking For ” discussed technological solutions to patients’ frustrating scheduling experience. As the success of the companies in this article shows, change is happening.

Patient Experience

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Key Skills and Qualifications for a Successful Career in Health IT and How They’ve Evolved with Advancements in Healthcare Technology

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 23, 2024

With their understanding of both clinical needs and technology, they can more easily implement technology to positively impact clinicians’ time and effort and better inform the patient experience. Epic), regulations and compliance requirements (ex., HIPAA), and healthcare data and interoperability standards (Ex.,

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Weekly Roundup – January 21, 2023

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 21, 2023

Each week, we’ll be providing a look back at the articles we posted and why they’re important to the healthcare IT community. Read more… Seeing How Patients Experience RCM. John also asked the experts what RCM looks like to patients. Read more… Understanding Where EHRs Are Headed in 2023.

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Lean Digital: How AI Drives Treatment Recommendations for Weight Loss

Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 30, 2024

The first article in this series laid out what we know about body weight and obesity today. Their technology is based on real-world data from hundreds of millions of patients. NLP can extract details such as what treatments the patient has already tried, and their reactions. Some verge on behavioral health.

Primary Care

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Zealous for Wellness: Deciding What Kind of Change You Want

Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The previous article in this series explained some of the ways payers, providers, and digital health companies demonstrate that they have made a positive difference in their patients’ lives. ” This article looks at the measurements and reporting strategies used by some specific companies. offering in-home treatment.

Medicare

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Weekly Roundup – July 8, 2023

Healthcare IT Today

JULY 8, 2023

Each week, we’ll be providing a look back at the articles we posted and why they’re important to the healthcare IT community. For the next step – directing patients to the portal – the health system put QR codes everywhere, from exam room walls to employees’ badges, and doubled the number of portal users in 12 months.

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Chicago Providers Charge Fees To Answer Clinical Questions Submitted Via Portals

Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Over time, most stopped complaining about this problem, though I’d wager it was because they simply had worse things to worry about during the painful initial period of EHR adoption. According to the article, an increasing number of health systems in metro Chicago – as well as elsewhere in the U.S.

Medicare

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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

This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. This is having an impact on the patient experience, as more consumers said they are satisfied with their insurance plan (76%) than with their hospital (74%).

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Bonus Features – November 20, 2022 – 90% of healthcare buyers prioritize virtual care but want a clear roadmap, wearable data helped predict COVID-19 infections 12 days before the CDC, and more

Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. Mobile engagement platform Gozio Health expanded its integration with Artera , a patient outreach tool. Ascension is using Qualtrics for gathering patient experience feedback.

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Bonus Features – August 7, 2022 – Patients like digital health but have security concerns, healthcare leaders optimistic “seamless” care is coming, and more

Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 7, 2022

This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. athenahelth is using the DrFirst RxInform patient engagement tool to provide patients with information about their prescriptions, including cost-saving opportunities.

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Pandemic-era burnout: Telehealth managers get pushed to the max

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

In 2020, telemedicine truly, finally hit the mainstream in the United States. The COVID-19 pandemic essentially forced healthcare provider organizations, the government and payers to embrace telehealth as an essential way to enable physicians to see patients. Here, five physician telehealth managers tell their stories.

Telehealth

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How to Automate the Patient-Provider Working Relationship

Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The following is a guest article by Stephen Dean, Healthcare CRM Expert and Co-Founder of Keona Health. Many health care professionals think the strength of the patient-provider relationship is determined solely by the face-to-face interactions between patients and physicians, and that all problems begin and end there.

Telehealth

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Maximize Value and Efficiencies with Effective Content Management

Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The following is a guest article by Tom Romeo, General Manager of Healthcare IT at Quest Diagnostics. Focus on meeting care improvement and cost-efficiency goals to provide an enhanced patient experience while inspiring better healthcare. Read the series overview to see the complete menu of articles.

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Enhancing Patient Engagement and Compliance through DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring System (RPM)

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

APRIL 10, 2024

By enabling remote monitoring and seamless communication, DrKumo RPM empowers patients to actively participate in their care while facilitating collaboration with healthcare providers. Discover the transformative potential of DrKumo RPM in enhancing patient engagement and compliance, ensuring better healthcare outcomes. Contact us now!

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Patient Portals Improve Healthcare Outcomes. So, Why Don’t Patients Use Them?

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 11, 2024

The following is a guest article by Oakkar Oakkar, Co-Founder and CEO at Keona Health Imagine a tool that puts your health information right at your fingertips. That’s what patient portals promise – a simple, digital way to access medical records, book appointments, and chat with doctors.

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3 Ways Consumers are Putting the Pressure on Health Plans

Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 21, 2023

The following is a guest article by Mike Pattwell, Principal Business Advisor, Value Based Care at Edifecs Consumers are at the heart of healthcare — their fears are forcing healthcare innovators to shift priorities to deliver consumer-centric digital health offerings. This is true today, tomorrow, and far into the future.

Medicare

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Implementing Digital Strategies Helps Re-define the Healthcare Industry

Healthcare IT Today

JULY 7, 2022

The following is a guest article by Linda Comp-Noto, Division President, Healthcare Enterprise Operations at Teleperformance. Digital transformation continues to dominate the headlines. Digitizing content helps companies across almost every industry increase efficiency, improve workflow, reduce costs, and raise productivity.

Telehealth

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How to Choose the Best Telemedicine Software for your Practice

Mend

JULY 8, 2021

Telemedicine providers are changing healthcare worldwide. More and more practices are adopting telemedicine. There are many telemedicine software options to consider, making it challenging to narrow down your options. What is telemedicine? Healthcare providers can use telemedicine to diagnose and treat patients.

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Top 3 Digital Innovations that Transformed Healthcare

Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

The following is a guest article by Chad Anguilm, Vice President of Growth at Medical Advantage. Patient engagement is the next frontier in healthcare and single-platform patient portals created the digital foundation for this ongoing transformation. The benefits of telehealth for both patients and providers are plentiful.

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Enhancing Healthcare with Chronic Care Management and Remote Patient Monitoring

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

APRIL 15, 2024

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for educational purposes only and should not be considered as medical advice. Readers are encouraged to consult with healthcare professionals for personalized guidance regarding chronic care management and remote patient monitoring.

Primary Care

Primary Care Telehealth Patient Experience EHR

Beyond the Four Walls: Using Technology to Address Your Patient’s Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Needs

Healthcare IT Today

JULY 23, 2019

The following is a guest article by Hannah Landes, Senior Associate at NowPow, and Niko Skievaski, Co-founder and President at Redox. healthcare industry has made a big investment in moving to a value-based care model, both in terms of reimbursement structure as well as medical practice.

Patient Experience

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8 Creative Ways to Increase Patient Volume Using Telehealth

Mend

MARCH 1, 2022

You provide excellent medical care and deliver a high-quality patient experience. But you lost revenue, and patients fell behind on their regular care routines. So what are some creative ways to increase patient volume using telehealth programs? You need to provide a five-star telehealth experience. Pay a bill.

Telehealth

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The next investment priorities for telehealth, RPM and connected health

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Thanks to new regulations from the government and subsequent new rules from commercial payers, telemedicine services are being reimbursed. These factors shot telehealth and related technologies and services like connected health and remote patient monitoring through the stratosphere. Moore is all for telemedicine. " B.J.

Connected Health

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Lean Digital: How Tracking Feeds Into Behavior Change for Weight Loss

Healthcare IT Today

MAY 2, 2024

This article is part of a series on today’s philosophies regarding weight change and how digital interventions can help. In this article, we’ll look at the contribution of tracking. The consortium includes digital tech developers, patient advocates, pharma representatives, academic researchers, and other stakeholders.

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Patient Engagement through Communication Platforms

Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Digital virtual assistants can then construct true dialogs that “learn” from the patient to zero in on intent and context so relevant, accurate information is provided. Many healthcare organizations use disparate EHRs and communication tools that may not seamlessly integrate, leading to data silos and communication gaps.

EHR

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Zealous for Wellness: How to Replace Hype with Data

Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

This article begins a series that looks at useful measures of health and how the companies that promote wellness programs demonstrate their success. We’ll see measurements of objective outcomes, patient-reported outcomes, and what payers look for when they can’t get direct evidence of improvements in wellness.

Medicare

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Bonus Features – December 18, 2022 – Half of Americans avoiding hospitals due to staffing shortages, 62% of patients don’t trust health plan info when searching for providers, and much more

Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 18, 2022

This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. American Endovascular & Amputation Prevention implemented eClinicalWorks PRISMA search too and EHR system. Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features.

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What is the Hybrid Healthcare System & How Does It Work?

Mend

OCTOBER 25, 2022

This approach can boost staff productivity, drive faster revenue cycles, and create a more rewarding patient experience. In this article, we’ll explore the hybrid healthcare system and how you can strike the optimal balance in your practice. Once the patient completes the forms, Mend can move the forms to the EHR automatically.

Primary Care

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How to Plan for & Profitably Operate a Telehealth Program

Mend

MARCH 21, 2022

A 2017 article published in the New England Journal of Medicine identified five key drivers for the growth of telehealth: Drivers of telehealth program growth: 1. Advances in EHR and clinical decision support systems that can “talk to” telehealth service platforms. Key questions: Will the telehealth platform link to our EHR?

Telehealth

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How AI Is Transforming the Patient-Provider Relationship

Healthcare IT Today

MAY 26, 2023

Even if physicians had time to go through all the scanned documents in the EHR, most documents do not have meaningful names, and procedure dates may be listed incorrectly. Unlike physicians, AI cannot be overburdened; it can process a high volume of data across sources.

Primary Care

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Connected Health Pulse

Hospital at Home: Prospects and Challenges, and Learnings from Best Buy Health

How to Improve Patient Satisfaction in Virtual Care

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Bonus Features – January 14, 2024 – Epic Research shows telehealth results in more follow-up visits that in-office care, Elevance Health to offer smartphones to qualified Medicaid beneficiaries, plus 21 more stories

Embracing and Prioritizing Cloud-Based Care in Rural Communities

Health Care Portals: Looking Beyond the Patients’ Horizon

Key Skills and Qualifications for a Successful Career in Health IT and How They’ve Evolved with Advancements in Healthcare Technology

Weekly Roundup – January 21, 2023

Lean Digital: How AI Drives Treatment Recommendations for Weight Loss

Zealous for Wellness: Deciding What Kind of Change You Want

Weekly Roundup – July 8, 2023

Chicago Providers Charge Fees To Answer Clinical Questions Submitted Via Portals

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

Bonus Features – November 20, 2022 – 90% of healthcare buyers prioritize virtual care but want a clear roadmap, wearable data helped predict COVID-19 infections 12 days before the CDC, and more

Bonus Features – August 7, 2022 – Patients like digital health but have security concerns, healthcare leaders optimistic “seamless” care is coming, and more

Pandemic-era burnout: Telehealth managers get pushed to the max

How to Automate the Patient-Provider Working Relationship

Maximize Value and Efficiencies with Effective Content Management

Enhancing Patient Engagement and Compliance through DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring System (RPM)

Patient Portals Improve Healthcare Outcomes. So, Why Don’t Patients Use Them?

3 Ways Consumers are Putting the Pressure on Health Plans

Implementing Digital Strategies Helps Re-define the Healthcare Industry

How to Choose the Best Telemedicine Software for your Practice

Top 3 Digital Innovations that Transformed Healthcare

Enhancing Healthcare with Chronic Care Management and Remote Patient Monitoring

Beyond the Four Walls: Using Technology to Address Your Patient’s Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Needs

8 Creative Ways to Increase Patient Volume Using Telehealth

The next investment priorities for telehealth, RPM and connected health

Lean Digital: How Tracking Feeds Into Behavior Change for Weight Loss

Patient Engagement through Communication Platforms

Zealous for Wellness: How to Replace Hype with Data

Bonus Features – December 18, 2022 – Half of Americans avoiding hospitals due to staffing shortages, 62% of patients don’t trust health plan info when searching for providers, and much more

What is the Hybrid Healthcare System & How Does It Work?

How to Plan for & Profitably Operate a Telehealth Program

How AI Is Transforming the Patient-Provider Relationship

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