Google vet Roni Zeiger leaves Smart Patients to head up Facebook's growing health efforts
Mobi Health News
MAY 28, 2019
The man who oversaw the rise and fall of Google Health will bring his expertise in patient communities to Menlo Park.
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Report: 40% of healthcare organizations hit by WannaCry in past 6 months
FierceHealthIT
MAY 28, 2019
WannaCry ransomware continues to be an active threat, with 40% of healthcare organizations worldwide experiencing at least one WannaCry attack in the last six months, according to a research report from cybersecurity firm Armis.
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Patient relationship management tool Welkin rakes in $17.5M
Mobi Health News
MAY 28, 2019
The new funding round was led by Altos Ventures with participation from Thrive Capital, Red Swan and Asset Management.
3 female doctors—all from Georgia—will take over top posts at national physician organizations
FierceHealthIT
MAY 28, 2019
As more women join the U.S. physician workforce, three female doctors from Georgia are poised to take over top leadership spots at prominent national physician organizations.
HIPAA Compliance: Can Your Organization Avoid Costly Government Penalties and Fines?
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AbbVie employs MC10's wearables for new MS clinical trials
Mobi Health News
MAY 28, 2019
The pair plans to use MC10's FDA-cleared wearable sensors, called BioStamp nPoint, to get insights into a patient's physiological data during the studies.
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Apple acquires asthma monitoring startup Tueo Health
Mobi Health News
MAY 28, 2019
The small respiratory health company was the original owner of a passive health monitoring patent obtained by Apple earlier this month.
When Disaster Strikes, A Communication Command Center Helped One Medical Center Stay Afloat During Hurricane Florence
hea!thcare innovation - Clinical IT
MAY 28, 2019
A North Carolina-based hospital shares key lessons learned that could help other organizations be better prepared to communicate in a crisis
MiniMed 670G increases users' time in optimal glycemic range, especially if they embrace automation
Mobi Health News
MAY 28, 2019
According to Medtronic, the glucose management system's "Auto Mode" feature reduced the duration and frequency of hypoglycemic and hyperglycemic events.
How doctors and other clinicians can talk to patients about surprise bills, health costs
FierceHealthIT
MAY 28, 2019
As politicians in Washington, D.C., consider a sweeping legislative package aimed at curbing healthcare costs including surprise billing and drug prices, it’s also time that doctors and other clinicians be prepared to address those same issues with their patients.
The Secret to Supercharging Your Organizations Communications
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Effective collaboration among all care team members is critical to delivering better patient outcomes. A key element to achieving effective collaboration is through the implementation of a clinical communication and collaboration platform. In a fast-paced, high-stress and critical environment, people tend to do whatever gets the job done. Therefore will scramble and use the systems, people, or processes around them to get an outcome more quickly - which can often be at the expense of quality.
Microsoft's recent academic research partnerships, remote care for Kaiser Permanente patients and more digital health deals
Mobi Health News
MAY 28, 2019
Also: ActiGraph and VivoSense partner on wearables for drug trials; AristaMD adds Corstrata wound and ostomy specialists to remote consultation service.
OIG: Medicare ACOs have yet to realize full potential of health IT
FierceHealthIT
MAY 28, 2019
Medicare accountable care organizations aren't using electronic health records to their potential, a new report shows.
Saving Money, Saving Lives: Replacing Emergency Air Transport with Telemedicine
GlobalMed
MAY 28, 2019
When a medical emergency hits – say, a car accident or a heart attack – no one’s first concern should be about the price tag attached to the ambulance or medical air transport. But the sad truth is that many patients will avoid requesting emergency transportation because they fear the cost. Instead, they call an Uber or ask a family member to come home from work and drive them to the hospital.
Insulin Resistance and Type 1 Diabetes
Insulin Nation
MAY 28, 2019
Insulin resistance isn’t something most type 1 diabetics spend a lot of time dwelling on. And why would they? This is only a problem for type 2 diabetics. Is it only a Type 2 Problem? When I was first diagnosed with type 1, my approach to the whole disease was simple: In order to be as healthy as the next person, I needed to work twice as hard. I became hyper-focused on my diet and on staying active.
Ambiq’s neuralSPOT HeartKit™ enables Real-Time Heart Monitoring AI Applications
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Ambiq®, a leading developer of ultra-low-power semiconductor solutions that deliver a multifold increase in energy efficiency, introduces HeartKit, its latest addition to neuralSPOT. This optimized AI model enables running various real-time heart monitoring applications to help users and their healthcare providers quickly identify any irregular events to take necessary actions.
Customizing Telehealth Monitoring for Patient Success: Marie's Telehealth Story
Health Recovery Solutions
MAY 28, 2019
Anne Carle, RN, Telehealth Clinical Coordinator at Cornerstone VNA , shared with HRS a wonderful patient success story. In her own words, read her story below about customizing a patient's care plan through the use of telehealth.
As Interoperability Rule Comment Periods Close, Don Rucker, M.D., to Lead Talk in Boston
MedTech Boston
MAY 28, 2019
As the end of the public comment period for the proposed interoperability rules draws nearer, Don Rucker, M.D., national. The post As Interoperability Rule Comment Periods Close, Don Rucker, M.D., to Lead Talk in Boston appeared first on MedTech Boston.
Telemedicine instruments – Part 1
Healee
MAY 28, 2019
If you’re a doctor, by now you’ve probably already heard of telemedicine. You might have already used it in your practice but you may still struggle to understand all its... The post Telemedicine instruments – Part 1 appeared first on Healee.
Save the Drama for Trauma-Informed Care in Schools
Kaiser Permanente Center for Total Health
MAY 28, 2019
Damion Perkins (center) and colleagues at the Center for RISE UP training. Kaiser Permanente uses art to inspire school staff and teachers to rise above professional burnout and help students who are impacted by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). As part of an ongoing effort to improve social and emotional well-being, Kaiser Permanente (KP) is committed to empowering health in the places where its’ members live, learn, work and play, especially in schools.
The 2023 Behavioral Health Industry Report
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This report explores current issues in the behavioral health industry in 2023. Topics covered include quantitative statistics describing the overall increase in behavioral health issues, the impact of psychologist and staff burnout, how HIPAA compliance is once again at the top of our minds & much more!
Avalere: High needs of dual eligibles in MA highlights importance of alternative benefits
FierceHealthIT
MAY 28, 2019
Dual eligible Medicare Advantage beneficiaries are likely to struggle with complex health and social needs, which highlights the importance of making alternative benefits available, according to a new study.
Canadian Digital Health and Discovery Platform to Connect Cancer Researchers
hea!thcare innovation - Clinical IT
MAY 28, 2019
CanDIG to provide nationwide research data platform connecting AI and health data to accelerate cancer research
Staffing Outlook for Healthcare Digital Marketing Teams
Geonetric
MAY 28, 2019
Each time we produce our Healthcare Digital Marketing Trends Survey results, one of the most popular topics is around staffing. As we’re putting the finishing touches on the eBook, I thought I’d take this opportunity to share a sneak peek at some of the trends in teams and staffing we’re uncovering. Last year we reported […]. Read Staffing Outlook for Healthcare Digital Marketing Teams at Geonetric.com.
4 Questions with David Chou, Healthcare Principal Analyst at Constellation Research, Global Healthcare Advisor, and CHIME Board Member
Optimum Healthcare IT
MAY 28, 2019
In this installment of our "4 Questions with series.", we have 4 questions for David Chou, MBA, CHIO, Global Healthcare Advisor & CHIME board member. The post 4 Questions with David Chou, Healthcare Principal Analyst at Constellation Research, Global Healthcare Advisor, and CHIME Board Member appeared first on Optimum Healthcare IT.
Patient Engagement & Cultural Competence Training Roadmap: A Guide to Reducing Staff Burnout
Speaker: Dr. Mauvareen Beverley, Patient Engagement and Cultural Competence Specialist
If you’re a healthcare provider, chances are you have experienced symptoms of burnout yourself or have colleagues who are currently facing extreme career dissatisfaction. One of the many ways to partially alleviate burnout is active patient engagement. By engaging with patients to understand their needs and preferences, healthcare providers can develop treatments tailored to the individual patient.
Physician Burnout Costs $4.6B Annually
BHM Healthcare Solutions
MAY 28, 2019
Editor’s Note: Given the rapidly changing health care environment, it is critical to quantify the economic impact physicians have on society. BHM watches health trends and understands the importance of improving and changing with the industry. Click HERE to learn more about how BHM helps your organization address opportunities. Direct expenses tied to physician burnout cost the U.S. more than $4 billion annually, according to a study published in Annals of Internal Medicine.
What Does It Mean To Be The Source Of Truth for Credentialing Data?
HealthStream
MAY 28, 2019
What does it really mean to be the trustworthy Source of Truth for credentialing data? Here are a few questions to ask yourself before declaring your system to be the Source of Truth or feeding your data to a downstream system.
FDA grants De Novo clearance to smartphone-controlled acute migraine-relief device
Mobi Health News
MAY 28, 2019
Theranica, an Israel-based biomedical technology company focused on developing advanced electroceuticals for migraine and other prevalent diseases, announced on May 28 that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted a De Novo request for its smartphone-controlled electroceutical, Nerivio Migra®, utilising Remote Electrical Neuromodulation for the acute treatment of migraine.
Epic adds American Well telehealth app to its App Orchard
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
MAY 28, 2019
The American Well Telehealth app is now available in Epic's App Orchard, offering clinicians the ability do video visits and virtual consults within the electronic health record. WHY IT MATTERS. American Well says the app will enable easier telehealth treatment as part of provider workflow, and can enable virtual encounters with just a single click.
How to Battle Layoffs: The Career Star Accelerator Bootcamp
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Facing layoffs in your organization? Support your team members' career transition with Career Star Accelerator Bootcamp: Custom Resume & LinkedIn Revamp + 6 Weeks of Career Coaching. Our certified resume writers will create job search-winning resumes and LinkedIn profiles while they work with a career coach to learn unique strategies to stand out, attract the right employers, automate their job search, and land their dream job.
ACOs with Multiple EHRs Struggle with IT Health Care Coordination
BHM Healthcare Solutions
MAY 28, 2019
Editor’s Note: The success factors of ACOs center on certain best practices including the development of internal best practices addressing efficiencies and increasing member value. CLICK HERE to learn more about how BHM helps your organization. ACOs connected by a single EHR were more successful at care coordination, though most also supplement their EHR platform with other tools and technology, according to a report from HHS’ Office of Inspector General.
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