Thu.May 20, 2021

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Trust in Healthcare is Under Stress in the US and Globally, Edelman Finds

Health Populi

You’re stressed, I’m stressed; most of us have felt stress in the COVID-19 era which began in the U.S. in the first quarter of 2020. Nearly eighteen months later, a 2021 Edelman Trust Barometer update finds that consumers’ trust in the health care industry is under stress, too — in the U.S. and around the world. The first chart from the Edelman health care update demonstrates that in most countries polled, health citizens’ trust in health care was buoyed in the firs

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Rugby organisations trial VR eye-tracking tech for detecting concussions

Mobi Health News

In-match trials will determine accuracy of the technology in identifying abnormalities in the oculomotor functions of rugby players.

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AMA publishes framework to highlight value of virtual care

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The American Medical Association, in partnership with the law firm Manatt Health, published a framework this week aimed at examining the benefits generated by virtual care. According to the organizations, the Return on Health initiative is aimed at understanding the value of digitally enabled care beyond dollars and cents alone. "Understanding the value of virtual care is vital to inform decision making that facilitates the shift to digitally enabled care models that blend the best features

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Apple releases new tools to meet the needs of folks with mobility, hearing and cognitive disabilities

Mobi Health News

Despite the prevalence of disabilities and the ongoing work of GAAD, significant digital accessibility gaps exist today.

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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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How Piedmont Healthcare turned to a mobile app to streamline COVID-19 vaccine distribution

FierceHealthIT

How Piedmont Healthcare turned to a mobile app to streamline COVID-19 vaccine distribution. hlandi. Thu, 05/20/2021 - 18:13.

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Security Threats Loom as People Return to the Office Warns Blackberry

Healthcare IT Today

In a recent survey conducted by Blackberry, 9 out of 10 respondents reported that they were concerned about staff returning from work-at-home with systems that are unpatched and out of date. To deal with this challenge, Blackberry suggests an approach similar to how COVID cases are handled. I honestly had not thought about the potential […].

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Insurtech company Bright Health latest digital health company to IPO

Mobi Health News

The company plans to list on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "BHG.

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Buying or Selling A Medical Practice

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Barry Posner, Esq., partner at Kudman Trachten Aloe & Posner LLP. The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on many people’s lives, not the least of whom are the many brave and selfless frontline providers of healthcare services, including doctors, nurses, home health aides and others in a […].

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Molecular diagnostics company Atonarp scores $50M in Series D funding

Mobi Health News

The diagnostics maker uses its own spectroscopic technology to detect, analyse, and quantify molecular information.

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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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AI-powered chatbot Wysa brings in $5.5M to focus on employee mental health

FierceHealthIT

AI-powered chatbot Wysa brings in $5.5M to focus on employee mental health. hlandi. Thu, 05/20/2021 - 11:35.

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If you are going to raise money, know what it's for, says digital health consultant

Mobi Health News

Rebecca MacKinnon, founder and CEO of 5D Strategies, will be presenting at HIMSS21 on Aug. 10.

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Kinderhook Sells Synzi to AMN Healthcare

Healthcare IT Today

Kinderhook Industries, LLC (“Kinderhook”) today announced a definitive agreement to sell Telehealth 2017 Holdings, LLC, (“Synzi” or the “Company”) to AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. (NYSE: AMN) for a purchase price of $42.5 million. The acquisition signed and closed on April 7th, 2021. Synzi, based in St. Petersburg, Florida, is a technology company that drives better […].

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Most nursing homes faced multiple, persistent outbreaks of COVID-19 among residents and staff, GAO reports

FierceHealthIT

Most nursing homes faced multiple, persistent outbreaks of COVID-19 among residents and staff, GAO reports. dmuoio. Thu, 05/20/2021 - 11:29.

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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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Consider the Benefits of ServiceNow

Optimum Healthcare IT

The benefits of ServiceNow are robust - when implemented correctly, it can become an integral part of an organization’s infrastructure. The post Consider the Benefits of ServiceNow appeared first on Optimum Healthcare IT.

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JPMorgan launching business arm to address cost, quality of employer healthcare

FierceHealthIT

JPMorgan launching business arm to address cost, quality of employer healthcare. pminemyer. Thu, 05/20/2021 - 10:07.

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Cloud Adoption and Transformation in Manufacturing

LeanIX

It’s a challenge to transition to the cloud under most circumstances, but the unique nature of manufacturing poses even more difficulties.

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MGMA: Large majority of groups surveyed report increase in prior authorization requirements since 2020

FierceHealthIT

MGMA: Large majority of groups surveyed report increase in prior authorization requirements since 2020. rking. Thu, 05/20/2021 - 15:48.

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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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Cynerio Raises $30 Million in Series B Funding to Secure Mission-Critical Medical and IoT Devices in Hospitals and Health Systems

Healthcare IT Today

Cynerio, the leading provider of Healthcare IoT cybersecurity and asset management solutions, announced today that it secured $30 million in Series B funding. The investment round was led by ALIVE Israel HealthTech Fund, Israel’s pioneering HealthTech investment fund, headed by former health system officials, medical professionals, and veteran medtech entrepreneurs.

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Cigna, Oscar Health expanding cobranded plans into Arizona

FierceHealthIT

Cigna, Oscar Health expanding cobranded plans into Arizona. pminemyer. Thu, 05/20/2021 - 11:11.

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ACA Employer Penalties Are Real and The IRS Will Be Issuing More

ACA Times

3 min read. ACA reporting for the 2021 tax year may not be top of mind for employers right now, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be aware of the penalties being assessed by the IRS for non-compliance with the Employer Mandate. Under the ACA’s Employer Mandate , Applicable Large Employers (ALEs) organizations with 50 or more full-time employees and full-time equivalent employees) are required to offer Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) to at least 95% of their full-time workforce (and their depe

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Federal court says HHS must recalculate years of Medicare payments to teaching hospitals

FierceHealthIT

Federal court says HHS must recalculate years of Medicare payments to teaching hospitals. dmuoio. Thu, 05/20/2021 - 17:12.

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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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Altarum: March health spending rebounds by double digits from drop in same month in 2020

FierceHealthIT

Altarum: March health spending rebounds by double digits from drop in same month in 2020. rking. Thu, 05/20/2021 - 13:20.

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Lawmakers aim to move 'very quickly' to pass bill mandating electronic prior authorization for MA plans

FierceHealthIT

Lawmakers aim to move 'very quickly' to pass bill mandating electronic prior authorization for MA plans. rking. Thu, 05/20/2021 - 10:44.

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Startup insurer Bright Health files to go public

FierceHealthIT

Startup insurer Bright Health files to go public. pminemyer. Thu, 05/20/2021 - 14:10.

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Chutes & Ladders—Trinity Health names new CFO, EVP; Tufts Health Plan, Harvard Pilgrim hires new CEO

FierceHealthIT

Chutes & Ladders—Trinity Health names new CFO, EVP; Tufts Health Plan, Harvard Pilgrim hires new CEO. dmuoio. Thu, 05/20/2021 - 14:23.

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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.