Health Populi

JULY 31, 2018

There’s a load of anecdotal data about teens and young adults (TYAs) and their always-on relationship with mobile phones and social networks. There are also hundreds of stories written in both mass media outlets and professional journals on the topic of TYAs and mental health: especially relative to depression and suicidality. In a breakthrough study, Hopelab and the Well Being Trust have sponsored the first deep-dive into the many dimensions of young people, their relationship with social

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Mobi Health News

JULY 31, 2018

San Mateo, California-based health data analytics company Evidation Health announced today that it has raised $30 million in Series C funding. In addition, the company has launched a new platform that marries smartphone, sensor, and medical data together for cohesive insights into patient behaviors and outcomes.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

JULY 31, 2018

Google discovers seniors (sort of) and thus a market is maybe born. There was a breathlessness to the CNBC article on July 23, 2018 – Google is mulling older adult applications for its Nest product line – particularly in senior housing settings, hopefully at less cost per installation than its website pricing. And gee whiz, one of the uses is pathway lighting to find the bathroom – presumably replacing motion-sensing night lights for $7.97 from Walmart.

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Mobi Health News

JULY 31, 2018

Microsoft filed a patent for an eyeglass monitor capable of tracking blood pressure called Glabella, that is designed to be easier to use and more accurate than a traditional inflatable cuff.

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FierceHealthIT

JULY 31, 2018

In this exclusive interview, Independence Blue Cross's CMO explains why the opioid crisis in the Philadelphia area got so bad and what his organization is doing to prevent and treat opioid use disorder now.

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FierceHealthIT

JULY 31, 2018

On Tuesday, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced the launch of the state's Emergency Department Care Coordination program, designed to share ED data between 129 hospitals across the state to control utilization. A second phase scheduled for next year will integrate some of the largest insurers in the state at a time when ED policies are a contentious topic.

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Mobi Health News

JULY 31, 2018

Neighborhood Health Plan (NHP) members in Massachusetts will soon have access to Welltok’s CafeWell platform following a deal between the payer and consumer health software company. The platform, which is targeted at increasing member engagement, will let the NHP reach out to its members through texting, calls, and emails.

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FierceHealthIT

JULY 31, 2018

For the second year in a row, CMS projects that Medicare Part D premiums will decrease. The agency touted the projections as proof of the administration's successes so far in trying to reduce drug prices.

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Mobi Health News

JULY 31, 2018

With hundreds of digital vendors to chose from, figuring out the best way to provide quality care and wellness platforms to employees can be a difficult task for employers. Some companies are looking towards the most cutting edge apps, while others are seeking more traditional routes like implementing a telemedicine program. But as more companies dip their toes into the digital waters employers are starting to share what works for them and what doesn’t.

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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.

FierceHealthIT

JULY 31, 2018

As providers work to keep up with a constantly evolving healthcare system, the American Hospital Association is launching an innovation center to support that work.

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Mobi Health News

JULY 31, 2018

Wal-Mart has decided to part ways with Castlight Health at the conclusion of its current contract rather than migrate over to Castlight Complete, the company's new platform designed to bring the consumer-facing care navigation tools it rolled out with Anthem Engage out to non-Anthem customers.

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FierceHealthIT

JULY 31, 2018

As policymakers continue their search for solutions to lower healthcare costs, experts say it's crucial that they target a major source of bloat: wasteful administrative spending.

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Mobi Health News

JULY 31, 2018

PatientWisdom, a digital health company specializing in real-world data collection tools, has raised $1 million in Series A funding from new investor OCA Ventures and other existing backers. This brings the company’s total funding to $3.45 million.

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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.

FierceHealthIT

JULY 31, 2018

Reports of disparities in salaries between male and female physicians aren't new, but the pay gap among Maryland doctors is a shocker.

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Mobi Health News

JULY 31, 2018

Wal-Mart has decided to part ways with Castlight Health at the conclusion of its current contract rather than migrate over to Castlight Complete, the company's new platform designed to bring the consumer-facing care navigation tools it rolled out with Anthem Engage out to non-Anthem customers.

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FierceHealthIT

JULY 31, 2018

Two of the six largest insurers in the country led a $50 million investment round for the telehealth platform MDLive on Wednesday. The investment signals a broader endorsement for telehealth from the payer industry, according to CEO Richard Berner.

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Morning eHealth

JULY 31, 2018

Busy August for FCC — OCR enforcements on the decline

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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!

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FierceHealthIT

JULY 31, 2018

Something happened in 2017 that hasn’t occurred in more than a decade: Physician compensation and productivity did not meaningfully increase.

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FierceHealthIT

JULY 31, 2018

Several new Medicaid contracts in Florida are expected to generate an additional $1.5 billion in annual revenue next year, WellCare executives said on a Tuesday earnings call. CEO Kenneth Burdick also said the company's acquisition of Meridian Health Plan received early termination of its waiting period under federal law.

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FierceHealthIT

JULY 31, 2018

The Trump administration’s proposed changes to the Title X family planning program would threaten evidence-based patient care, according to the AAFP, plus more physician practice news.

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FierceHealthIT

JULY 31, 2018

The Trump administration announced a plan Friday that would affect about 40% of the payments physicians receive from Medicare. Not everybody’s pleased.

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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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