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iRhythm Technologies receives another FDA 510(k) for AFib monitoring system

Mobi Health News

The latest clearance is for an algorithm that characterizes how much atrial fibrillation a patient is experiencing over time.

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Dozens charged in sprawling $1.2B telehealth and genetics fraud crackdown

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Three dozen defendants across the U.S. were charged this week for more than $1.2 billion in alleged fraud involving telehealth, phony genetic testing and durable medical equipment. WHY IT MATTERS. The U.S. Department of Justice announced the coordinated law enforcement action, which includes criminal charges against executives from virtual care vendors, owners of clinical laboratories and makers of durable medical equipment, among others.

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Maple Anticipated the Decline in Telehealth and Expects to Continue Growing

Healthcare IT Today

Maple is a Canadian healthcare success story. Founded in 2015, the company has grown steadily and is now the country’s largest online network of doctors. They offer both virtual care services as well as a virtual care platform. The company experienced the meteoric rise in usage during the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent decline, but unlike other telehealth providers, they expected this and planned for it.

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Remote value-based care can be delivered more efficiently

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Enterprise Taxonomy: Node settings: Exclude from Accelerate RSS feed

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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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Amazon and One Medical Sign an Agreement for Amazon to Acquire One Medical

Healthcare IT Today

One Medical is a human-centered, technology-powered U.S. primary care organization on a mission to make quality healthcare more affordable, accessible, and enjoyable through a seamless combination of in-person, digital, and virtual care services. One Medical combines in-person care in inviting offices across the country with digital health and virtual care services, making it easier for patients to schedule appointments, renew prescriptions, access up-to-date health records, and advance healt

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Communication Gone Wrong, EMR Conversion, Perception, and VR Humor – Fun Friday

Healthcare IT Today

Happy Friday everyone! This is the point in summer in Las Vegas where we start wondering if living in snow wouldn’t be that bad. Don’t worry. In a few weeks we’ll forget that thought ever happened. We hope you are all having a great summer. Since it’s Friday, you know it’s time for another edition of Fun Friday where we share some humor to kick off your weekend the right way. no you shut up walgreens pic.twitter.com/6gGoXziOFA. — Brendan Keeler (@healthbjk) Jul

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Opening the Digital Front Door to Medical Students

Beyond Telehealth

Since the start of the SARS-COVID-19 Pandemic forced most doctors to adopt remote options for scheduling and visiting with patients, telehealth has become the normal and acceptable method of patient encounters. However, that does not mean every doctor is prepared or properly trained to perform a telemedicine visit. I certainly did not receive training on how to do a virtual history and physical, a follow-up visit, or an acute visit during any point of my medical education.

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Top 6 Healing Powers of Pets for Older People

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

Studies have shown that the bond between people and their pets results in many health benefits, lower stress, and happiness to their owners. Having a pet can be therapeutic for senior citizens as well. Check out these top 7 healing powers pets for older people. Heals depression and loneliness. Being lonely and depressed can adversely affect a person’s health.