Rethinking the e-trigger
Morning eHealth
OCTOBER 9, 2018
Hospitals are botching records release — Self-fitting hearing aids cleared for marketing
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Parexel announces new wearable, mobile tech for clinical trials
Mobi Health News
OCTOBER 9, 2018
The biopharmaceutical serivce will launch a new service on Microsoft's Azure App Services that will be able to send care teams patient data alerting them of saftey issues.
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Why one doctor recommends asking patients the name of their dog
FierceHealthIT
OCTOBER 9, 2018
On the first day of his residency, Taimur Safder, M.D., had a patient who was admitted for chest pain after walking his dog. But Safder couldn’t figure out why his attending physician asked him if he knew the name of that patient’s dog. Turns out it was perhaps the most useful lesson of his residency.
Personalized health platform Mobile Health acquires patient engagement startup Doctorbell
Mobi Health News
OCTOBER 9, 2018
Singapore-based Mobile Health plans to use Doctorbell's AI capabilities for emergency and tertiary care triage.
HIPAA Compliance: Can Your Organization Avoid Costly Government Penalties and Fines?
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MGMA18: Dinosaurs? Hardly. A renaissance in independent physician practices, doctors say
FierceHealthIT
OCTOBER 9, 2018
If you think independent physician practices are going the way of the dinosaur, you’d be wrong, according to one group of doctors. Instead, the pendulum, in which doctors were once flocking to hospital employment, is now swinging the other way.
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Considering a cross-sector public health project? Know your data laws, experts say
FierceHealthIT
OCTOBER 9, 2018
It can be hard to navigate data laws that apply to a public health research project, especially if it involves multiple sectors, attorneys at the Public Health Law Conference said last week.
Study: Free online consultation tool sees frequent, worldwide use by physicians
Mobi Health News
OCTOBER 9, 2018
Over a roughly two-year period, Medscape Consult saw more than 310,000 physician users hailing from 171 different countries across the world.
How streamlined data exchange in Michigan provided a boost to population health
FierceHealthIT
OCTOBER 9, 2018
As the federal government considers solutions to the national interoperability problem, perhaps it could get some pointers from a successful effort in Michigan.
With $2M seed funding, Health2047 spin out targets scalable diabetes prevention programs
Mobi Health News
OCTOBER 9, 2018
First Mile Care will use demographic data to appropriately match prediabetes patients with coaches and develop more personalized action plans.
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.
CMS maintains Healthcare.gov scheduled downtime for 2019 open enrollment
FierceHealthIT
OCTOBER 9, 2018
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services rolled out the same Healthcare.gov planned maintenance schedule for the 2019 open enrollment period. Last year, CMS drew criticism for its 60 hours of planned downtime, but the agency used just 21.5 hours.
Designing for consumers means leaving no one behind
Mobi Health News
OCTOBER 9, 2018
Connected Health Conference panelists will cover digital literacy, health equity and patient-centric design.
Geisinger, Dignity Health among 1,300 providers to sign up for CMS' bundled payment model
FierceHealthIT
OCTOBER 9, 2018
Nearly 1,300 providers have signed up to participate in the first wave of CMS’ new voluntary bundled payment program, the agency said.
Withings' rumored heart rate monitor, AI to predict cognitive decline, and more digital health news briefs
Mobi Health News
OCTOBER 9, 2018
Also: Biodegradable implant accelerates nerve damage repair; algorithm uses wearables to predict behavior, blood pressure changes.
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.
Johns Hopkins’ Armstrong Institute makes Brigham Health executive its new director
FierceHealthIT
OCTOBER 9, 2018
Johns Hopkins’ Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality has found its new director following the departure earlier this year of the institute's nationally renowned former director, Peter Pronovost, M.D.
3 Features of Telehealth for Patients
iSALUS Healthcare
OCTOBER 9, 2018
Remember when providers used to make house calls? The time when providers had the ability to offer a higher level of personalized care is in the past it seems…or is it? The most recent tool in healthcare’s age of technology is changing the way the high-quality care is delivered to patients across the country. No longer are patients trapped in primary care deserts that leave them out of reach for most providers.
Healthcare Roundup—Johns Hopkins to name research building after Henrietta Lacks
FierceHealthIT
OCTOBER 9, 2018
Officials at Johns Hopkins University plan to name a new research building on campus after Henrietta Lacks, plus more healthcare headlines from around the web.
Digital health ecosystem gets a boost with the Novartis Biome
Lloyd Price
OCTOBER 9, 2018
A digital health revolution is underway. Technologies ranging from wearable sensors that gather physiological data to algorithms that predict who will develop a disease are rapidly emerging. Many of these technologies – arising from a growing ecosystem of digital innovators, investors and other future-focused entrepreneurs – could change the way that pharmaceutical companies discover, develop and distribute medicines, making it possible to deliver therapies to people faster and at a lower cost.
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!
Teen safety with a CGM
Insulin Nation
OCTOBER 9, 2018
Parents often prefer their teen share every detail about their condition, but that can lead to conflict if the teen feels too controlled. A CGM may be a big help. Just like Google Maps reduces arguments about getting from place to place, a CGM provides teens and parents with a great source of trusted data. Although teens tend to be more tech-savvy than most adults, it is essential for parents to understand how the system works and be an active part of using it.
Physician Practice Roundup—Study finds high-deductible employer plans contribute to financial burden for low-income patients
FierceHealthIT
OCTOBER 9, 2018
High-deductible employer plans are contributing to the financial burden for low-income patients; transgender youth are at high risk of attempting suicide and how medical-legal partnerships work to help vulnerable populations improve their health.
Physician Burnout an Ongoing Struggle
BHM Healthcare Solutions
OCTOBER 9, 2018
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. U.S. physicians continue to struggle with burnout and job satisfaction, according to a survey from the national, nonprofit Physicians Foundation.
Hospital earnings report: Trinity Health income jumps despite EHR expense; Dignity reverses losses
FierceHealthIT
OCTOBER 9, 2018
Both nonprofit health systems reported positive results in their latest audited financial statements. Here's a look.
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.
Healthcare Data Breaches Spike Significantly in Seven Years
BHM Healthcare Solutions
OCTOBER 9, 2018
Editor’s Note: 2018 was a significant year for ransomware attacks. In the coming year, cyberattacker activity will branch out into new territories. Payers and Healthcare networks must stay ahead of trends to protect against cybersecurity threats. Click HERE for how BHM develops high level protection for your data, addresses the c-suite cyber-security concerns, and proves it with HITRUST CSF. .
Altarum: Healthcare job growth plateaus following likely ACA-induced spike
FierceHealthIT
OCTOBER 9, 2018
Job growth in healthcare has plateaued over the past several quarters after rising steadily since 2014, according to a new report.
What is caregiving technology, anyway?
Aging in Place Technology Watch
OCTOBER 9, 2018
A term that means what you want it to mean. Search for the term ‘caregiving technology’. At the top of the retrieved page – an ad for ClearCare to help you ‘improve client and employee management’ – sounds like paid (agency) home care. Over at AARP, there is a long list of resources (non-tech) on the AARP caregiving site. There’s the 2017 AARP report that surveys caregivers about what they want from technology they are interested in but not currently using.
Common Vision Problems To Look Out For As You Age
Kaiser Permanente Center for Total Health
OCTOBER 9, 2018
As you age, it’s not unusual to experience changes in vision, most often beginning around age 40, when it becomes more difficult to focus on objects up close. Known as presbyopia (or “old eye” in Greek) this condition is a normal part of aging. If you’ve never needed glasses before, you will probably need to make a trip to the drugstore for an inexpensive pair of readers – eyeglasses that increase magnification starting at +1.00 and progressing upward in increments
How to Battle Layoffs: The Career Star Accelerator Bootcamp
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Dr. Patti Brennan – #SPM2018 speaker preview “Supporting the Care Between the Care: The Role of the National Library of Medicine”
Society for Participatory Medicine
OCTOBER 9, 2018
Here’s the latest in our series of posts by and about the outstanding speakers we’ve lined up for the Society for Participatory Medicine’s second annual conference on Oct. 17 in Boston, attached to the prestigious Connected Health conference. Register here. (Our #SPM2018 blog series has more about the speakers and activities.). Since my earliest days in this work – even before our Society was formed – Dr.
Provider groups, Democrats ratchet up pressure on short-term plans
FierceHealthIT
OCTOBER 9, 2018
In separate legal filings, the American Cancer Society and the American Medical Association urged a court to grant an immediate injunction on the Trump administration's short-term plan rule. Meanwhile, Democratic senators are painting Republicans into a corner by forcing a vote to overturn the rule.
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