KevinMD
AUGUST 5, 2019
I have penned several posts on the pitfalls of the electronic medical record (EMR) system that we physicians must use. Indeed, I challenge you to find a doctor who extols the EMR platform without qualification. Sure, there are tremendous advantages, and the ease of use has improved substantially since it first came onto the scene. But, keep in […].
Health Populi
AUGUST 5, 2019
When you think “J.D. Power,” your mind probably imagines reviews of automotive performance, retail shopping experiences, or perhaps even health insurance plan customer service. Expanding its report-card role in the health ecosystem. J.D. Power has undertaken a survey on consumer satisfaction with 31 telehealth providers across 15 measures, which will be published in November 2019.
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Mobi Health News
AUGUST 5, 2019
SEI Ventures, JAZZ Venture Partners, Learn Capital’s Learn Start Fund, Springrock Ventures, City Light Capital, Frontier Angels and managing directors from Pioneer Square Labs contributed to this new round of funding.
Electronic Health Reporter
AUGUST 5, 2019
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By David Wenger, CEO, Bridge Connector. At this point, most of us in healthcare have read similar statistics about why we need to do more to address social determinants of health (SDoH) — the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age, and how those factors impact individuals’ health — to improve […].
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Mobi Health News
AUGUST 5, 2019
The startup's Cardiogram Care feature, which is typically only included in the premium version, will now be unlocked on Fossil watches.
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Mobi Health News
AUGUST 5, 2019
Saudi Arabian crown prince plans to invest in the NHS chatbot maker Babylon Health through the Public Investment Fund, it was announced last week. Saudi Arabia aims to diversify their investments away from being oil-dependant, and it is predicted that they will invest $100m to $500m, which will value the company at more than $1bn.
FierceHealthIT
AUGUST 5, 2019
Investment in healthcare artificial intelligence startups and companies focused on mental health and wellness soared in the second quarter as both sectors hit funding highs, according to a new report. Healthcare AI companies raised $864 million in the second quarter, led by a $200 million round to Tempus in May, CB Insights reports.
Mobi Health News
AUGUST 5, 2019
The chatbot maker has also recently secured funding from Tencent, Samsung and Telus, alongside a $100m deal with Prudential Asia.
FierceHealthIT
AUGUST 5, 2019
Breaches of patient privacy appear to be on the rise in the first half of 2019 with an alarming number of records affected by security incidents: 31.6 million. That's more than double what the healthcare industry experienced throughout the entire year of 2018, according to a new report.
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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.
Mobi Health News
AUGUST 5, 2019
Hot on the heels on being granted a US patent for pain assessment invention last month, Australia-based PainChek, developer of the world’s first smart phone-based pain assessment and monitoring app, has received regulatory approval from Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority (HSA) for the use of the PainChek app in the market.
FierceHealthIT
AUGUST 5, 2019
Families who are covered through TRICARE report worse access to healthcare than people with private plans—and the uninsured, according to a new study.
Mobi Health News
AUGUST 5, 2019
Also: Validation data on Osso VR's surgical training tool; Apple seeking health record development experts.
FierceHealthIT
AUGUST 5, 2019
CVS announced Monday that it is expanding its CarePass program, which includes home drug delivery, nationwide.
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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.
Mobi Health News
AUGUST 5, 2019
Revenue, membership and total visits each saw substantial growth since last year's Q2 earnings, although the company is still chasing profitability.
FierceHealthIT
AUGUST 5, 2019
Health systems can expect a nearly 5% increase in their pharmaceutical spending next year, according to the latest Vizient drug pricing forecast.
Morning eHealth
AUGUST 5, 2019
Interest groups try to make their mark on surprise billing legislation — Almost 32 million patients’ records breached in 2019
FierceHealthIT
AUGUST 5, 2019
Hospital chain Community Health Systems announced a net loss of $167 million in the second quarter of 2019 as they continue to sell off hospitals to stem losses.
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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!
hea!thcare innovation - Clinical IT
AUGUST 5, 2019
A team of healthcare researchers, analyzing the current evolution of clinical guidelines development, argue that federal sponsorship, increased funding, and a centralized repository, are needed to restore clinician confidence
FierceHealthIT
AUGUST 5, 2019
Rutgers and RWJBarnabas Health System have introduced a team-based model for intensive care unit (ICU) pharmacists to improve care for critically ill patients.
GlobalMed
AUGUST 5, 2019
It’s Friday evening. You’ve been feeling tired for the last few days and on your commute home today your throat began to feel swollen and painful. It’s time to make a decision: do you go to the urgent care clinic a few blocks away? Or do you wait until Monday when you can call your primary care provider (PCP) and then wait a few more days for an appointment?
FierceHealthIT
AUGUST 5, 2019
DirectTrust announced a milestone on Monday—1 billion messages exchanged since 2014 and 397% year-over-year growth in Direct message exchanges. The organization also is working to develop a secure common standard for instant messaging in healthcare.
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 IT Today
AUGUST 5, 2019
I don’t know about you, but I don’t like the idea of governments selling off patient healthcare data. Still, given the financial benefits it could generate, I’m not surprised that people are still kicking around the idea, which is what makes the following article to be so interesting. In her recent piece, EY global health sciences […].
FierceHealthIT
AUGUST 5, 2019
Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare Corp. beat expectations as it reported its second-quarter earnings on Monday evening.
Healthcare IT Today
AUGUST 5, 2019
LifeBridge Health has joined the ranks of healthcare organizations making a major investment in virtual care. The health system has created a “virtual hospital” which evaluates and in some cases treats patients remotely. It follows in the footsteps of entities like the Chesterfield, MO-based Mercy Virtual Care Center, a four-story facility which focuses solely on […].
Insulin Nation
AUGUST 5, 2019
Insulin Nation is all about our community & we would love to get to know one another better. Send us a picture or a video of yourself & your loved ones, showing how you live or deal with your diabetes every day! Become a part of our movement. Video. We would love an informal and relaxed type of video (max. of 60 seconds), just be yourself.
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ACA Times
AUGUST 5, 2019
3 minute read: The IRS has not let up with issuing ACA penalties to employers identified as having failed to comply with the law’s Employer Mandate. As in past tax years, penalties for failing to comply with the ACA have increased for 2019. For the 2019 tax year, the annual penalty amounts for ACA penalties are anticipated to be $2,500 for the 4980H(a) penalty and $3,750 for the 4980H(b) penalty.
Geonetric
AUGUST 5, 2019
The good news is that Geonetric is here to help. Let’s start with the basics. What is alternative text and why do I need it? People who have low vision or who are blind typically use assistive technology called screen readers. A screen reader does exactly what it sounds like: It reads what is on […]. Read How to Write Alternative Text and Improve the Accessibility of Your Hospital’s Website at Geonetric.com.
HealthStream
AUGUST 5, 2019
An employee education plan based on performance-guided learning will strengthen engagement and retention by providing staff with a thoughtful, customized and effective way to achieve their professional goals.
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