Thu.Dec 03, 2020

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Singapore medtech company develops portable genetic test for COVID-19

Mobi Health News

The Quiz PCR Biochips are hot-swappable, meaning that the pairs of tests can run on demand without the waiting time associated with batch processing.

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Ambient documentation with Epic helps reduce clinician burnout at Monument Health

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Physician burnout has plagued healthcare provider organizations for years, and COVID-19 has only made the problem that much worse. Because of the surge of patients caused by the public health emergency, there is an even greater need to mitigate what the World Medical Association is calling a “pandemic of physician burnout,” with more than half (51%) of physicians reporting frequent or constant feelings of burnout.

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Etiometry adds more clinical decision support tools to its platform with 510(k) clearance

Mobi Health News

The platform offers end-to-end data management software solutions for the collection, analysis, visualization and archiving of ICU clinical data.

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The Prospects For Reining In Prescription Drug Costs Under A Biden Administration

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Ken Perez, vice president of healthcare policy, Omnicell, Inc. The cost of prescription drugs is one of the top reasons why the U.S. spends much more on healthcare on a per capita basis than […]. The article The Prospects For Reining In Prescription Drug Costs Under A Biden Administration appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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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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German startup Perfood closes €5M Series A for migraine therapy

Mobi Health News

The funding will be used to expand its new prescription therapeutic under the German Digital Healthcare Act.

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Tech enabled care startup Cera reaches $120M revenue run rate in less than four years

Mobi Health News

The firm aims to double its headcount by announcing 5,000 new roles in the UK.

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AI startup Olive raises $225M, acquires Verata Health to address prior authorization

FierceHealthIT

AI startup Olive raises $225M, acquires Verata Health to address prior authorization. treed. Thu, 12/03/2020 - 10:09.

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HealthHero acquires digital triage platform Doctorlink

Mobi Health News

Doctorlink's assets include online triage, urgent care triage, risk assessment tools and video consultations.

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How To Secure Hospitals In An Increasingly Inhospitable World

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Paul Keely, general manager, Born in the Cloud business unit at Open Systems. Cyberattacks are never easy. But when ransomware actors recently hit several U.S. hospitals with attacks, it was especially problematic. Anything that […]. The article How To Secure Hospitals In An Increasingly Inhospitable World appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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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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Nanox aims to silence naysayers with digital X-ray demonstration; Olive acquires Verata Health; and more digital health news briefs

Mobi Health News

Also: The U.S. Government Accountability Office and the National Academy of Medicine outline policy options for healthcare AI; Click Therapeutics secures $30M in debt financing.

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New App Takes Pain Away For Vaccinations

Healthcare IT Today

An independent pharmacy group in Halifax, Nova Scotia used a new platform to streamline the administration of flu vaccinations. The platform not only reduced the burden on pharmacists, but it also improved the overall experience for people in the community looking to get their flu shots. The pharmacy group is now well positioned to aid […].

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Primary care leaders call for clarity about booking and recall IT system for COVID jabs

Mobi Health News

Amid concerns, healthtech startup Q Doctor launches vaccination booking service for GP practices.

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UPMC, Sempre Health growing text message-based medication adherence program

FierceHealthIT

UPMC, Sempre Health growing text message-based medication adherence program. pminemyer. Thu, 12/03/2020 - 14:47.

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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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Israeli digital health venture firm OTV raises $170M for new fund

Mobi Health News

The company also announced that it is expanding into the Asia Pacific region.

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2021 IRS Deadlines to Avoid ACA Penalties

ACA Times

2 minute read: Every year Applicable Large Employers (ALEs) must file and furnish their ACA information to the IRS and their employees, respectively. Failing to do so can result in significant IRS penalty assessments. Employers, as 2020 begins to wind down, be sure you meet the following IRS deadlines for complying with the ACA’s Employer Mandate. Mark your calendars for the following dates: February 28, 2021: Paper file your 2020 Forms 1094-C and 1095-C with the IRS no later than this date.

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Everlywell caps off a busy year for home health testing with $175M Series D

Mobi Health News

The company projects that sales of its testing kits will triple by the end of 2020.

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Waystar's Hawkins weighs in on future of telehealth reimbursement

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

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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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CMS rolls out geographic direct contracting model aimed at improving regional health outcomes

FierceHealthIT

CMS rolls out geographic direct contracting model aimed at improving regional health outcomes. rking. Thu, 12/03/2020 - 09:47.

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Using telemedicine to fight COVID-19 pandemic

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Primary topic: Telehealth Disable Auto Tagging: Short Headline: Using telemedicine to fight COVID-19 pandemic Featured Decision Content: Region Tag: EMEA Right Now:

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A Look at ePrescribing Adoption in the UK vs the US

Healthcare IT Today

While primary care physicians in the UK have been using e-prescribing technology for quite some time, hospitals in the NHS are still relatively behind, despite having what appears to have relatively mature IT infrastructure otherwise. That is why the news that the NHS is still rolling out digital prescribing as of this month may come […].

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How to Leverage Mobile Technology to Build a High Value Virtual Care Program

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Sponsor: Stratix Corporation Primary topic: Innovation Pulse Topic: Innovation Pulse Telehealth Resource Central: On Demand Webinars External url: [link] Thumbnail: Body: Disable Auto Tagging: Short Headline: How to Leverage Mobile Technology to Build a High Value Virtual Care Program Region Tag: Global Edition

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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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HHS enlists CVS to pilot administering Eli Lilly's antibody drug to high-risk patients

FierceHealthIT

HHS enlists CVS to pilot administering Eli Lilly's antibody drug to high-risk patients. pminemyer. Thu, 12/03/2020 - 10:45.

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Olive Acquires Verata Health to Accelerate Artificial Intelligence Technology For Healthcare Providers and Payers

Healthcare IT Today

Prior authorizations were the most costly and time-consuming transactions for providers in 2019 and are among the top reasons patient care is delayed. As cash-strapped hospitals and health systems strive to meet patient, payer and provider needs, the demand for AI technologies to increase efficiency and improve the patient experience has become critical.

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Chutes & Ladders—Walmart nabs top Cambia exec; AHA's Nickels retiring

FierceHealthIT

Chutes & Ladders—Walmart nabs top Cambia exec; AHA's Nickels retiring. treed. Thu, 12/03/2020 - 14:16.

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Everlywell Announces $175 Million Financing to Expand Consumer Lab Testing and Digital Health Offerings

Healthcare IT Today

Everlywell, a leading digital health company, today announced an oversubscribed Series D financing of $175 million. New investors participating in the round include funds and accounts managed by BlackRock, The Chernin Group (TCG), Foresite Capital, Greenspring Associates, Lux Capital, Morningside Ventures, and Portfolia, as well as existing investors Goodwater Capital, Highland Capital Partners, and Next Coast Ventures. […].

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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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5 things Biden could do to change healthcare—with or without Congress

FierceHealthIT

5 things Biden could do to change healthcare—with or without Congress. rking. Thu, 12/03/2020 - 16:44.

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How to Minimize Teletherapy Distractions and Maximize Telepresence

Telebehavioral Health Institute

Darin is participating in his teletherapy session with you, but he clearly isn’t focused. His eyes are pointed in your general direction, but he seems to be looking off to the side, as if he is watching another screen. He’s … Read more. The post How to Minimize Teletherapy Distractions and Maximize Telepresence appeared first on TBH Institute Blog.

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CMS Announces Acute Hospital Care at Home Program to Assist with COVID-19 Surge

Health Recovery Solutions

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services took new steps to assist with strains on hospital capacity due to the recent Covid-19 surge—now offering new allowances for telehealth and remote patient monitoring in what CMS is calling the Acute Hospital Care at Home program.