Alexa launches service to help caregivers remotely monitor and assist seniors
Mobi Health News
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
The Alexa Together subscription builds on the tech giant’s Care Hub features that were announced in November.
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Genentech’s Look Into the Mirror of Health Inequities
Health Populi
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
In 2020, Genentech launched its first study into health inequities. The company spelled out their rationale to undertake this research very clearly: “ Through our work pursuing groundbreaking science and developing medicines for people with life-threatening diseases, we consistently witness an underrepresentation of non-white patients in clinical research.
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Caretaker Medical lands FDA clearance for remote blood pressure monitoring system
Mobi Health News
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
The system can stream the data into an EHR, mobile app, cloud portal or integrated monitoring system.
The future of the waiting room, and how telemedicine and mobile health could change it
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
Before the COVID-19 pandemic struck, patients often had to wait for hours in hospital and doctor's office waiting rooms. After the pandemic quickly mainstreamed telehealth and prescheduling technologies, patient wait times were significantly reduced. So what does this mean for patients and providers moving forward? Dr. David Berg, cofounder and chairman of the board of Redirect Health, a primary care national healthcare organization featuring telemedicine and mobile health, believes the heal
HIPAA Compliance: Can Your Organization Avoid Costly Government Penalties and Fines?
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Apple study finds Watch can detect more types of irregular heartbeats
Mobi Health News
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
The most common arrhythmias detected were premature atrial contractions, premature ventricular contractions, atrial tachycardia and nonsustained ventricular tachycardia.
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Withings launches new cardiac-monitoring smartwatch with 'luxury' look
Mobi Health News
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
The new watch is launching in France, Germany and the UK.
Varied Uses for Artificial Intelligence in Health Care Show AI’s Riches
Healthcare IT Today
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
Industries, researchers, and governments have only scratched the surface of what they can do with artificial intelligence. Recently I spoke with three companies using AI in creative and unexpected ways in health care. Here are their stories. Personalized Medication Administration by Dosis Over-the-counter cough medicines and aspirins make dosage sound simple: a teaspoon of liquid […].
Digital indoor wayfinding app rolled out to NHS hospitals
Mobi Health News
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital is trialling the solution which is popular in Portugal.
Poll: Majority of U.S. voters approve of giving Medicare drug price negotiation authority
FierceHealthIT
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
Poll: Majority of U.S. voters approve of giving Medicare drug price negotiation authority. rking. Wed, 09/29/2021 - 15:53.
The Secret to Supercharging Your Organizations Communications
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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.
Philips, Teladoc Health team up to offer virtual care solutions in Australia and New Zealand
Mobi Health News
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
Their integrated offering allows hospitals to conduct remote patient monitoring with limited clinical resources.
Medicare Advantage premiums to decline slightly in 2022, Part D to rise by nearly 5%
FierceHealthIT
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
Medicare Advantage premiums to decline slightly in 2022, Part D to rise by nearly 5%. rking. Wed, 09/29/2021 - 14:49.
Doctor Anywhere sets up joint telemedicine venture with Equicom in the Philippines
Mobi Health News
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
The telehealth startup is also looking to offer its platform to insurers and healthcare organisations around the country.
Labor shortages in healthcare expected to rise as demand grows, report finds
FierceHealthIT
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
Labor shortages in healthcare expected to rise as demand grows, report finds. agliadkovskaya. Wed, 09/29/2021 - 16:45.
Ambiq’s neuralSPOT HeartKit™ enables Real-Time Heart Monitoring AI Applications
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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.
Lifebit scores $60M for genomics data startup and other digital health fundings
Mobi Health News
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
Also: TailorMed extends its funding round to $25 million, and Heydoc closes an $8.3 million Series A.
Verily's Onduo inks partnership with Fitbit to integrate fitness trackers with virtual clinic
FierceHealthIT
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
Verily's Onduo inks partnership with Fitbit to integrate fitness trackers with virtual clinic. hlandi. Wed, 09/29/2021 - 20:14.
Health tech startup MFine bags $48M in Series C funding
Mobi Health News
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
It seeks to develop new care delivery products for acute and chronic disease patients.
What to Avoid For Your Virtual Health Strategy to Succeed
GlobalMed
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
Telehealth enthusiasts sometimes make the mistake of leaping into using a third-party Direct-to-Consumer app or buying a telehealth solution without a clearly defined strategy. The typical result: a wasted investment and frustrated staff and patients. To build a virtual care program that drives both better patient outcomes and cost savings, don’t miss this critical first step: define your challenges!
The 2023 Behavioral Health Industry Report
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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!
Health systems-backed Truveta lands investment from Microsoft, cloud partnership
FierceHealthIT
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
Health systems-backed Truveta lands investment from Microsoft, cloud partnership. hlandi. Wed, 09/29/2021 - 11:33.
Women's healthcare startup Tia secures $100M for company growth
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
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AHA: CMS' workforce vaccination requirements must be 'feasible, transparent and fair' for all providers
FierceHealthIT
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
AHA: CMS' workforce vaccination requirements must be 'feasible, transparent and fair' for all providers. dmuoio. Wed, 09/29/2021 - 16:52.
Voice Communications: Combatting Common IT Mistakes
Healthcare IT Today
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
The following is a guest article by Jeff Rhode, Director at Liveport. From largescale hospitality operations to community clinics, today’s healthcare-based businesses share a universal need for effective and seamless communication. The ability for staff to instantly update and share information such as patient records not only affects service quality but also the flow and […].
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.
Walmart deploys Epic medical records tech across its health centers, virtual care services
FierceHealthIT
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
Walmart deploys Epic medical records tech across its health centers, virtual care services. hlandi. Wed, 09/29/2021 - 12:53.
What's next for digital health?
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
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Wayspring banks $75M funding round with investment from Centene, Highmark
FierceHealthIT
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
Wayspring banks $75M funding round with investment from Centene, Highmark. pminemyer. Wed, 09/29/2021 - 10:34.
MMIT/Evaluate Acquire Panalgo to Bring Speed and Trust to Pharma Analytics and Decision-Making
Healthcare IT Today
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
The move will result in a disruptive, market-leading analytics platform that provides on-demand insights across dozens of normalized real-world evidence and market access data sets that support decision-making from pipeline to prescription Managed Markets Insight & Technology (MMIT) and Evaluate (a Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe and Hg portfolio company)—which joined forces last month to […].
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Urban Insitute: Outreach to uninsured about ACA exchanges, subsidies lacking
FierceHealthIT
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
Urban Insitute: Outreach to uninsured about ACA exchanges, subsidies lacking. pminemyer. Wed, 09/29/2021 - 13:45.
Love Red Wine But Don’t Want To Stain Your Teeth? Read This
Health and Wellness Blog | Uplifting People To Live A Healthier Life
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
Quite a few people have an affinity for red wine. In fact, according to the latest statistics, 69 percent of wine drinkers prefer red over white with some of the most popular choices being pinot noir, zinfandel, merlot, and cabernet sauvignon. Rose, with its lighter hues, is also a highly sought-after option. While red wine […]. The post Love Red Wine But Don’t Want To Stain Your Teeth?
Surge in healthcare M&A activity continued in August, with life sciences, pharma companies leading the pack
FierceHealthIT
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
Surge in healthcare M&A activity continued in August, with life sciences, pharma companies leading the pack. agliadkovskaya. Wed, 09/29/2021 - 19:28.
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