Mon.Dec 19, 2022

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Contributed: Why is the telemedicine genie mostly back in the bottle?

Mobi Health News

Telemedicine use has declined since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Providers can rethink how they use telehealth to get the most out of the modality and improve care.

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A staffing expert shows how telehealth is stepping in to fill the staffing shortage

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The staffing shortage is a huge challenge in healthcare today. Another challenge is finding a solution to this vexing problem. But telehealth may be becoming an emerging strategy to help fill in gaps within hospitals and health systems , contended Chris Franklin, president of LocumTenens.com, a self-service job board and a full-service physician and advanced practice recruitment agency working in high-demand medical specialties.

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DEA alleges Truepill illegally dispensed thousands of prescription stimulants

Mobi Health News

The Drug Enforcement Administration says the digital pharmacy wrongfully distributed thousands of prescription stimulants for ADHD, including Adderall.

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2023 forecast: Amid dwindling COVID relief funds, rural hospitals face a 'fiscal cliff'

FierceHealthIT

2023 forecast: Amid dwindling COVID relief funds, rural hospitals face a 'fiscal cliff'. agliadkovskaya. Mon, 12/19/2022 - 14:42.

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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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Boehringer Ingelheim, Click Therapeutics expand partnership to develop prescription digital therapeutics

Mobi Health News

The companies first partnered in 2020 to develop a prescription digital therapeutic for schizophrenia. They said a treatment strategy for the condition "would benefit from a multi-product approach.

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Study: Chatbots are effective in supporting self-management of depression symptoms

Mobi Health News

However, these tools are not yet able to provide personalised advice.

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Clinician Corner: Meet Veronica Im, LCSW

Iris Telehealth

Iris clinicians are at the heart of what makes our organization such a special place to work. That’s why we’re turning the spotlight on the amazing work they’re doing every day. This month, we’re sitting down to talk with Veronica Im, an LCSW practicing in California. Q. How did you find Iris and decide you wanted to be an Iris provider? A: It started with the pandemic.

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Singapore OKs Coreline Soft's AI imaging diagnosis solutions

Mobi Health News

This follows its earlier approvals from the US, Europe, Japan and Taiwan.

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Epic plans to overhaul its app market, opens new 'connection hub' for developers. Here are key things to know

FierceHealthIT

Epic plans to overhaul its app market, opens new 'connection hub' for developers. Here are key things to know. hlandi. Mon, 12/19/2022 - 11:56.

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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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CIO Podcast – Episode 46: Cybersecurity with Francois Bodhuin

Healthcare IT Today

Kenneth Reiher, VP Operations at ComplyAssistant once said “Many organizations have a difficult time tracking their vendor relationships, let alone their implemented security controls. I recommend a strong third-party management program to complete the following: Organize all vendor relationships and associated contacts, assign an inherent risk level to each vendor based on their access to your data, create and send an information security risk assessment to all of your inherently high-ris

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Former VA secretary's latest venture, Override, emerges out of stealth to tackle chronic pain

FierceHealthIT

Former VA secretary's latest venture, Override, emerges out of stealth to tackle chronic pain. hlandi. Mon, 12/19/2022 - 07:59.

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Digital Health Unplugged: 2022 Year in Review

DigitalHealth

In the final Unplugged of 2022, Digital Health CEO and editor-in-chief Jon Hoeksma hosts a bumper special episode, reviewing the past year in the sector.

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COVID-19 vaccines protect against more than just COVID: study

FierceHealthIT

COVID-19 vaccines protect against more than just COVID: study. fdiamond. Mon, 12/19/2022 - 12:03.

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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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What should Alexa Together do?

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Amazon's Alexa Together was introduced at the very end of 2021 (just over one year ago!) for remote monitoring of older family members. The product name choice was outstanding, even inspired, suggesting that using Alexa – a popular voice interface, made it possible to connect family members and to be aware of issues they might have when home alone.

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CDC: Bivalent vaccine cuts risk of COVID hospitalization by half

FierceHealthIT

CDC: Bivalent vaccine cuts risk of COVID hospitalization by half. fdiamond. Mon, 12/19/2022 - 15:28.

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Practical Applications of Intelligent Automation with Genzeon and Penn State Health

Healthcare IT Today

The talk of the town right now is automating processes in healthcare. It makes sense why this topic is trending given all the workforce and revenue pressures that exist in healthcare. While there are hundreds of approaches to healthcare automation, one trend that is happening quickly is the move to more intelligent automations. No doubt we’ve all seen this happening in our personal lives and so it’s great to see intelligent automation coming to healthcare too.

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Mass General Brigham says it's cutting costs, advancing integrated care after a financially devastating 2022

FierceHealthIT

Mass General Brigham says it's cutting costs, advancing integrated care after a financially devastating 2022. dmuoio. Mon, 12/19/2022 - 13:39.

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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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The New Rules of Healthcare Platforms: Platform Thinking Expands from “Technology” to Business Model & Strategy

E-CareManagement

by Vince Kuraitis, JD/MBA and Randy Williams, MD. Today in healthcare, platforms are understood mostly as "technology". That's not wrong, but it's limiting. We want to offer you a more expansive view of platforms, and in turn, understand platforms as being more than just technology. This post is the third in our series on The New Rules of Healthcare Platforms.

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OIG calls for tighter scrutiny of providers' Medicare bad debt reimbursement claims

FierceHealthIT

OIG calls for tighter scrutiny of providers' Medicare bad debt reimbursement claims. dmuoio. Mon, 12/19/2022 - 16:36.

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19Labs and MOH Launch Historic Telemedicine Project to Transform Healthcare in Guyana

19 Labs

Delivering on the political and social promise of healthcare equity for all, 19Labs’ eClinics and broadband connectivity finally enable affordable, smart healthcare in rural communities. Redwood City, CA – December 12, 2022. In cooperation with the country’s Ministry of Health and the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation, a telemedicine pilot program with GALE eClinics was launched in four remote areas of Guyana.

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BehaVR and OxfordVR Combine and Raise Series B to Create Largest VR Delivery Platform for Evidence-Based Digital Therapeutics

Healthcare IT Today

Uniting under the BehaVR brand, digital therapeutic companies BehaVR and OxfordVR will deliver comprehensive virtual reality-based treatments for mental and behavioral health. Clinically-validated, immersive, digital treatments will span the full spectrum of mental and behavioral health needs. Virtual reality mental and behavioral health companies BehaVR and OxfordVR today announced their merger, supported by an initial $13 million in Series B funding led by Optum Ventures and Oxford Scienc

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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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One-on-One with Katie DiPerna Cook, Senior Vice President of Partnerships, Headspace Health

Digital Health Today

During this year’s HLTH conference, Demi Radeva, one of Digital Health Today’s global ambassadors, had a one-on-one with Katie DiPerna Cook, Senior Vice President of Partnerships at Headspace Health. Headspace is a technology-enabled behavioral health provider. Katie shares her perspectives and experiences for securing reimbursement and investment in what are often labeled “squishy“ innovations.

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University of Mississippi Medical Center, Blue Cross end nine-month contract dispute

FierceHealthIT

University of Mississippi Medical Center, Blue Cross end nine-month contract dispute. hlandi. Mon, 12/19/2022 - 18:00.

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Polycystic Kidney Disease: Management, Treatment, Causes

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) is a serious and potentially fatal genetic disorder that affects the kidneys. If left untreated, PKD can lead to kidney failure and even death. However, various management and treatments available can prolong the life of a person with PKD. For healthcare providers, treating PKD requires various factors to be taken into consideration such as the patient’s gender, age, lifestyle, and more.

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DEA alleges startup Truepill illegally dispensed Adderall, prescription stimulants

FierceHealthIT

DEA alleges startup Truepill illegally dispensed Adderall, prescription stimulants. hlandi. Mon, 12/19/2022 - 16:59.

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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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Top Recommendations for X-ray machine maintenance!

KB Dental Consulting

X-ray machine maintenance is an undeniable aspect that extends the life of this expensive equipment.

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Our Homes as HealthQuarters – Finding Health and Well-Being at CES 2023

Health Populi

For over ten years, digital health technology has been a fast-growing area at the annual CES , the largest convention covering consumer electronics in the world. When the meet-up convenes over 100,000 tech-folk in Las Vegas at the start of 2023, we’ll see even more health and self-care tools and services at #CES23 — along with new-new things displayed in aisles well outside of the physical space on the Las Vegas Convention Center map labeled “digital health” at this year’s CES in the North Hall