Mobi Health News
JUNE 20, 2019
Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine found that language used in a participant's Facebook posts was able to predict 21 medical conditions.
Health Populi
JUNE 20, 2019
In reading the July/August issue of Eating Well magazine this week, I came across this ad which I scanned for you to see yourself: “We believe in food as medicine.” Signed, Kroger Health. Here’s the introductory text in the full-page ad: “As Kroger Health, our vision is to help people live healthier lives. And now, more than ever, through our experts, innovation, and technology, we’re uniquely positioned to bring that vision to life,” the copy read. “We
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Mobi Health News
JUNE 20, 2019
Singapore-headquartered digital health and data analytics company Holmusk signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Janssen (China) Research & Development Centre (Janssen), to explore the development of a digital mental health strategy in China.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
JUNE 20, 2019
Better access to healthcare professionals and faster service are among the top reasons senior citizens are willing to embrace telehealth technologies, according to a survey sponsored by vendor American Well. WHY IT MATTERS. The survey of 400 American seniors (aged 65 years or older) revealed more than half (52%) are willing to use telehealth. Access to faster healthcare service was identified by nearly three-quarters (73%) of seniors as the main driver behind their willingness to use the technol
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Mobi Health News
JUNE 20, 2019
Researchers found that 80% of dads who received the Milk Man app downloaded it.
Connected Health Pulse brings together the best content for digital health professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Mobi Health News
JUNE 20, 2019
The interactive VR experience let patients see how continued therapy could keep their white blood cells intact to fend off infections.
FierceHealthIT
JUNE 20, 2019
Of those individuals who experience a cardiac arrest at home, the survival rates are slim. Researchers found that smart devices can be used to detect sounds associated with cardiac arrest and then call for help which could potentially boost survival rates, according to a new study.
Mobi Health News
JUNE 20, 2019
Medicaid patients enrolled in Northwell's Health Home care coordination platform will be matched with community organizations able to address their non-medical needs.
FierceHealthIT
JUNE 20, 2019
There’s the old stereotype about surgeons being abrasive, arrogant and difficult to work with. But a new study has found a link between surgeons whose co-workers have reported unprofessional behavior and a higher risk of post-operative complications for their patients.
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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
JUNE 20, 2019
All three health systems will also start using the digital health app and device prescription platform.
FierceHealthIT
JUNE 20, 2019
Digital health startup Xealth has raised an additional $3 million in a series A financing round and has attracted new investment from major health systems Atrium Health, Cleveland Clinic and the MemorialCare Innovation Fund.
Mobi Health News
JUNE 20, 2019
Funding news. Berlin-based digital health company Cara Care has secured $7m (€6.2m) in Series A funding in a round led by Johnson & Johnson Innovation and Asabys Partners. Existing investors Atlantic Labs also participated, bringing the total amount raised to over $9m (€8m).
FierceHealthIT
JUNE 20, 2019
CMS has issued new Medicaid eligibility guidance that aims to ensure states are effectively vetting adults enrolling in coverage through the Affordable Care Act’s expansion.
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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.
Optimum Healthcare IT
JUNE 20, 2019
Optimum Healthcare IT named as the top-rated developing HIT Advisory Services firm as outlined in the KLAS HIT Advisory Services 2019 report. The post Optimum Healthcare IT Named Top Developing HIT Advisory Firm in KLAS Report appeared first on Optimum Healthcare IT.
FierceHealthIT
JUNE 20, 2019
Most of the solutions being considered for the problem of surprise bills stand to hit providers and hospitals the hardest—particularly those that treat a high percentage of out-of-network patients, according to a report from Moody's.
Healthcare IT Today
JUNE 20, 2019
I’ve got to say that it’s nice to write a positive story about a healthcare system’s health IT efforts after covering troubles they’ve faced previously. I’m not saying that health IT shops don’t recover and do good stuff after tech glitches happen, but too often, problems get more publicity than successes. To back up a […].
FierceHealthIT
JUNE 20, 2019
New research shows that those with low incomes, young adults and residents of the South and West would be hardest hit by a repeal of the Affordable Care Act.
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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!
GNS Healthcare
JUNE 20, 2019
Chances are, you know of someone who suffers from multiple myeloma, non-Hodgins lymphoma or multiple-sclerosis. Despite the familiarity of those conditions, all three are considered rare-diseases by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) because they affect less than 200,000 people in the U.S. [1] According to estimates by the National Institute of Health, there may be as many as 7,000 rare diseases affecting approximately 25-35 million Americans. [2] So what do rare diseases have to do wit
FierceHealthIT
JUNE 20, 2019
Arkansas’s Medicaid work requirements increased the rate of uninsured in the state but has not affected employment, according to a new report from the Commonwealth Fund.
hea!thcare innovation - Clinical IT
JUNE 20, 2019
Physician burnout, mobile health, early recognition of sepsis also make the list
FierceHealthIT
JUNE 20, 2019
A federal appeals court ruled the Trump administration’s Title X final rule, opposed by many physician groups, can take effect while several lawsuits filed to stop its implementation play out.
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
JUNE 20, 2019
Society is being doubly convulsed by the revolutions of software and artificial intelligence. What passes for a moderate observation is the 2011 statement by Marc Andreessen that “Software is eating the world.” At the more extreme end, people dread a future envisioned by the Terminator and Matrix movies. But an alert concern is justified.
FierceHealthIT
JUNE 20, 2019
A decrease in child neglect numbers for states that participated in Medicaid expansion suggests the program plays a part in reducing child maltreatment, a key social determinant of health.
Insulin Nation
JUNE 20, 2019
Since becoming a type 1 diabetic (30 yrs ago now) I have been on a mission to maintain a healthy normal lifestyle. Way back then the guidance I received was simply “eat normally and adjust your insulin as needed” This was not a great help! The first few years were a roller coaster, to say the least, it was then in my early twenties, in desperation to help myself and others like me when I changed my career path, went back to university and retrained as a clinical nutritionist, which h
FierceHealthIT
JUNE 20, 2019
NASHVILLE, Tenn.—AHIP is launching a new initiative aimed at convening payers to build solutions to address the social determinants of health.
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Healthcare IT Today
JUNE 20, 2019
Xealth, the leading platform for connecting digital health, today announced that it has secured an additional $3 million in its Series A financing, bringing the amount raised in this round to $14 million total. New investors Atrium Health, Cleveland Clinic and MemorialCare Innovation Fund join McKesson Ventures, Novartis, Philips, ResMed, Threshold Ventures (formerly DFJ Venture), […].
FierceHealthIT
JUNE 20, 2019
Ryu will officially assume the role July 1 after serving as interim president and CEO since November. He was formerly chief medical officer.
HealthStream
JUNE 20, 2019
To combat excessive turnover, healthcare organizations must identify the myriad ways they can make employees more satisfied with their jobs to improve retention. This can have a significant impact on the industry’s financial outlook.
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