Tue.Apr 27, 2021

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Health Disparities and the Risks of Social Determinants for COVID-19 – 14 Months of Evidence

Health Populi

In April 2020, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control issued a report featuring evidence that in the month of March 2020, the coronavirus pandemic was not an equal-opportunity killer. Within just a couple of months of COVID-19 emerging in America, it became clear that health disparities were evident in outcomes due to complications from the coronavirus.

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3 ways technology in the ER boosts the patient experience

KevinMD

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light the vital roles effective communication and reliable technology play in the patient journey, starting from the moment a patient is on the way to the emergency department (ED) through to discharge. There are many moving parts during an ED visit, and the process of keeping the patient, their […]. Find jobs at Careers by KevinMD.com.

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Meru Health develops digital mental health support program for employees with mild anxiety and depression

Mobi Health News

The program will include video calls, digital content and virtual workshops.

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How New Drugs Are Priced

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. According to Statista, in 2019, U.S. drug store and pharmacy sales totaled nearly 297 billion dollars. While there has been a big focus on pharmaceutical companies and their sky-high prices in the media, including previously […]. The article How New Drugs Are Priced appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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HIPAA Compliance: Can Your Organization Avoid Costly Government Penalties and Fines?

Colington Consulting was established in 2013 and helps organizations achieve HIPAA compliance and ensures clients stay current with the latest enforcement trends. We provide a full range of HIPAA compliance services and consulting. What separates us from our competitors is our knowledge of HIPAA compliance regulations and their application to each of our client’s particular scenarios and requirements.

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UK remains the European leader in health tech research

Mobi Health News

Report predicts significant increase in healthtech investment in the next two years brought on by COVID-19.

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MindRhythm launches multicenter clinical trial to research stroke triage

Mobi Health News

It will research MindRhythm’s flagship product, Harmony, in helping emergency responders detect LVO strokes in order to triage patients to a hospital that can treat them.

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Walking While Working: What Are The Health Benefits?

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. For many of us, work gets in the way of exercise. There are simply not enough hours in the day to fit in all the work we have to do and a lengthy exercise routine. […]. The article Walking While Working: What Are The Health Benefits? appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Insulin management company Glytec scores $21M to fuel growth

Mobi Health News

The company collected $9 million in debt financing from SVB and $12 million in equity investments led by Savitr positions, according to its announcement.

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Exercise Physiology and Respiratory Health

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Respiratory health is a vital component of our overall health. The human respiratory system is a series of organs responsible for taking in oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide – basically breathing!! The average adult breathes […]. The article Exercise Physiology and Respiratory Health appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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The Secret to Supercharging Your Organizations Communications

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.

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YouTube COVID-19 PSA aims to inform young people about vaccine facts

Mobi Health News

The program pairs up celebrities and health experts like Dr. Anthony Fauci to talk about COVID-19 vaccination efforts.

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How Seniors Can Get The Most From A Virtual Assistant

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Studies suggest that one in four Americans are using virtual assistants like Siri and Alexa to control their smart devices and access the Internet. However, older adults are much less likely to use these handy […]. The article How Seniors Can Get The Most From A Virtual Assistant appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Health tech firm Kry closes $300M Series D round

Mobi Health News

The investment will be used to fund further European expansion.

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CMS proposes pulling requirement for hospitals to post private Medicare Advantage rates

FierceHealthIT

CMS proposes pulling requirement for hospitals to post private Medicare Advantage rates. rking. Tue, 04/27/2021 - 22:49.

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Ambiq’s neuralSPOT HeartKit™ enables Real-Time Heart Monitoring AI Applications

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.

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Meru Health develops digital mental health support program for employees with anxiety and depression

Mobi Health News

The program will include video calls, digital content and virtual workshops.

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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital launches $11.5B plan to expand facilities, research

FierceHealthIT

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital launches $11.5B plan to expand facilities, research. dmuoio. Tue, 04/27/2021 - 16:50.

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Can Network Performance and Security Work Hand-in-Hand?

Healthcare IT Today

Cyberattacks are particularly devasting in healthcare. Site outages, data breaches, and ransomware all disrupt the delivery of care and have severe financial consequences. At the same time, slow application and network performance frustrates clinicians and patients alike. Healthcare CIOs must strike the right balance between these two seemingly opposing forces – security vs performance.

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Goal Setting Takes on New Importance as Healthcare Job Responsibilities Shift

HealthStream

More frequent performance review process will also be key in recognizing that an employee may be working in an entirely new capacity, with a new skillset and duties, than they were prior. Organizations will need to pay special attention to individual employees’ goals.

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The 2023 Behavioral Health Industry Report

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!

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Top Healthcare Brand Builds Awareness for Breast Care on Social and Streaming Audio Platforms

Geonetric

Wayne UNC Health Care is a nonprofit hospital affiliate of UNC Health, a leading national healthcare organization in North Carolina. Like most hospitals and health systems, Wayne UNC Health Care noticed a substantial decrease in preventative care in their community in 2020. They turned to their long-time digital partner Geonetric to help them execute new […].

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Technology Assists Family Practice Clinic in Providing Care While Enhancing Learning for DNP Students

South Central Telehealth Resource Center

Strayhorn Family Medical Clinic recently launched a telemedicine program to better care for its patients in the rural Mississippi River Delta region with assistance from University of Fig. 1: Location map for Strayhorn Family Medical Clinic Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC). The clinic is located in Sarah, Mississippi, home to less than 3,000 residents and roughly 70 miles south of Memphis, Tennessee.

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White House releases new buprenorphine practice guidelines to remove barriers to opioid addiction treatment

FierceHealthIT

White House releases new buprenorphine practice guidelines to remove barriers to opioid addiction treatment. hlandi. Tue, 04/27/2021 - 11:13.

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#HITsm Compliments – #HITsm Chat Topic

Healthcare IT Today

We’re excited to share the topic and questions for this week’s #HITsm chat happening Friday, 4/30 at Noon ET (9 AM PT). This week’s chat will be hosted by John Lynn (@techguy) from @hcitoday on the topic “#HITsm Compliments.” There’s a lot of frustration in the world. There’s a lot of stress. There’s a lot of […].

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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.

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Sesame raises $24M to expand cash-pay marketplace for healthcare services

FierceHealthIT

Sesame raises $24M to expand cash-pay marketplace for healthcare services. hlandi. Tue, 04/27/2021 - 11:56.

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Vector Raises $12.5 Million in Series A Funding to Accelerate the Adoption of Digital Health and Remote Care in Cardiology

Healthcare IT Today

Vector Remote Care, a pioneering cardiac digital health provider, today announced it has closed a $12.5 million Series A investment led by Updata Partners. The funding will be used to accelerate product, engineering, and patient engagement to support the rapidly growing demand for the company’s remote cardiac monitoring solutions. More than 10 million people have implanted cardiac […].

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American College of Cardiology studies will explore whether AI can improve clinicians' guideline adherence

FierceHealthIT

American College of Cardiology studies will explore whether AI can improve clinicians' guideline adherence. dmuoio. Tue, 04/27/2021 - 15:47.

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COVID-19 Telehealth Program: Application Updates

Health Recovery Solutions

The COVID-19 Telehealth Program was created in 2020 to support healthcare providers responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, funding telecommunication and other connected care services.

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How to Battle Layoffs: The Career Star Accelerator Bootcamp

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.

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Lowering Medicare's eligibility could lead to reduced costs for employer sponsored plans: KFF

FierceHealthIT

Lowering Medicare's eligibility could lead to reduced costs for employer sponsored plans: KFF. rking. Tue, 04/27/2021 - 15:43.

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UCSF's Comprehensive Co-Design Approach for Pediatric Patients growing up with Chronic Illness

Consumer eHealth Engagement

The journey for pediatric patients with multiple co-morbidities can be complex, with some patients receiving care from 20+ providers. Jan Yeager, Service Designer, UCSF shared experiences co-designing a Chronic Illness Center with patients, caregivers, UCSF physicians and clinicians, and community providers at MadPow’s 2021 Health Experience Design Conference. 5 Questions in 5 mins, Interview by Sherri Dorfman, MBA, CEO Stepping Stone Partners.

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How Cardinal Health pivoted its business during COVID-19 to improve its medical supply chain

FierceHealthIT

How Cardinal Health pivoted its business during COVID-19 to improve its medical supply chain. hlandi. Tue, 04/27/2021 - 14:40.

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