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How open source innovation can mitigate digital health inequities

Mobi Health News

During HIMSS22, presenters discussed how an open source model of sharing ideas and innovation could help solve access inequities in digital health.

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Primary Care in the U.S. – Still a Weak Backbone for the Health of Health Citizens

Health Populi

Compared with health citizens living in other wealthy countries, people living in the U.S. are still among the least likely to have a regular doctor or place to go for care. Thus, millions of Americans continue to lack access to primary care compared with peers in other nations, according to a report from The Commonwealth Fund. The Commonwealth Fund has tracked primary care access for many years, and over time has found the United States to lack the kind of primary care “backbone” th

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Lack of relevant talent the main hurdle for healthcare technology startups in APAC, says report

Mobi Health News

Medical device company Medtronic has unveiled a report illustrating the opportunities and challenges in the healthcare technology startup scene.

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Ten apps to help those with hearing loss

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Hearing aid users need smartphones and apps. The hearing aid industry has been undergoing disruption in recent years, most notably from the Over The Counter initiative and the growth of hearables , which have legitimized the use of devices hanging from, versus hidden inside the ear. There are some apps that can enhance the quality of life of individuals with moderate or severe hearing loss.

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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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Abbott's takeaways on boosting clinical trial diversity

Mobi Health News

Abbott's Jennifer Jones-McMeans outlines how finding community champions and creating digital tools can help boost diversity in clinical trials.

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Would ‘Jaggery’ Be More Beneficial for Losing Weight Than Adding Sugar To Your Diet?

Health and Wellness Blog | Uplifting People To Live A Healthier Life

When opposed to sugar, Jaggery is frequently promoted as a safer alternative. Could it be, however, a viable weight-loss opportunity? Continue reading to find why and how. Have been you attempting to reduce pounds but can’t stop yourself from eating anything delightful? If you’re attempting to lose weight, sugar is not your closest buddy.

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Canopy Launches Out of Stealth With $13 Million to Help Oncology Practices Adopt a Proactive Care Delivery Model

Healthcare IT Today

Canopy works with leading oncology practices nationwide to drive the best possible outcomes for over 50,000 cancer patients Canopy, the Intelligent Care Platform (ICP) for oncology, today announced it has raised $13 million in funding led by GSR Ventures, with participation from Samsung Next, UpWest, and other industry leaders and executives, such as Gil Shklarski […].

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How open source innovation can mitigate digital health inequities

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Why Temporary Telehealth Policies Should Be Made Permanent

SteadyMD

As hospitals and doctors’ offices continue to be overburdened by staff shortages and patient overload, telehealth offerings keep pace in providing a wide-range of patient care access, overcoming racial inequality, transportation barriers from rural communities, and treating chronic medical conditions. Therefore, while the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, industry groups report that healthcare providers across the nation have made significant changes in their practices to safely treat patients remotel

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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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Improving health outcomes through patient education: how do we get it right?

Digital Leaders HealthTech

Patient education and engagement is fundamentally important when it comes to improving a patient’s ability to manage their health and improve their health outcomes. By educating people about their health condition, they are more likely to be able to seek, understand, and act on the health information they are given. Insufficient health literacy can lead to health disparities, an increased use of the health system and poor health outcomes.

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A Bright but Realistic AI Future Predicted by HIMSS22 Panelists

Healthcare IT Today

It was clear from #HIMSS22 that the expectations for artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare have fallen from their pre-pandemic highs. Blue-sky predictions of AI-powered robot clinicians have been replaced with pragmatic discussions on how AI can be selectively deployed to maximize efficiency and improved care. The “Democratizing Healthcare with AI” panel was a great example […].