Mobi Health News
MAY 22, 2024
WellSpan Philhaven will add the digital health company's offerings to its suite of behavioral health services to support its primary care providers.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
MAY 22, 2024
Over the course of the pandemic, demand for behavioral health services increased dramatically in the communities served by Geisinger, the Danville, Pennsylvania-based health system. With a large patient population in rural areas, Geisinger expanded its use of telemedicine to scale access and leverage a national workforce to serve them. Today, Geisinger Behavioral Health serves more than 45,000 unique patients annually, with more than 80% of services offered via telemedicine.
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Mobi Health News
MAY 22, 2024
The company offers adults and children virtual care sessions with therapists, homework and educational content.
FierceHealthIT
MAY 22, 2024
A wave of employee layoffs that UPMC announced last month was just one part of a broader restructure and operations “transformation” initiative, for which the nonprofit system has tapped management | An internal presentation obtained by Fierce Healthcare outlined April's “tough, but necessary" layoffs as one part of a broader look at the nonprofit system's operations, for which it has partnered with the consulting firm McKinsey & Company.
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This eBook explores the critical issues of using consumer-grade messaging apps like WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and SMS in healthcare, especially home care. It highlights the negative impacts on patient care quality, data security, and HIPAA compliance and provides practical solutions to enhance communication efficiency! You will learn how to: Consolidate Messaging Platforms: Streamline communication by reducing the use of multiple apps, improving efficiency in patient care.
Optimum Healthcare IT
MAY 22, 2024
Effective digital transformation strategies in healthcare include leveraging existing technologies to improve efficiencies, financial performance, & patient outcomes. The post Beyond the Buzzword: Practical Digital Transformation Strategies For Health Systems appeared first on Optimum Healthcare IT.
Connected Health Pulse brings together the best content for digital health professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Electronic Health Reporter
MAY 22, 2024
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Sussan Nwogwugwu, DNP, PMHNP, Clinical Leader, Done. Physician burnout, characterized by exhaustion, compassion fatigue and feelings of inadequacy, not only affects physicians; it also affects their care quality, which ultimately compromises patient well-being.
FierceHealthIT
MAY 22, 2024
Express Scripts will partner with CPESN in the latest evolution of its IndependentRx Initiative, which aims to boost independent and community pharmacies. | Express Scripts will partner with CPESN in the latest evolution of its IndependentRx Initiative, which aims to boost independent and community pharmacies.
Digital Health Global
MAY 22, 2024
Appointment of digital healthcare leader to Board to support the Company as it enters next phase of commercial development Co-founder and former CEO of Lemonaid Health, a leading innovator in telemedicine and prescription drug delivery, acquired by 23andMe in 2021 LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Closed Loop Medicine Ltd., a leading TechBio company developing combination prescription drug plus software therapy products that deliver personalized dose optimization, today announced the appointmen
FierceHealthIT
MAY 22, 2024
In this week’s episode of “Podnosis,” we’re diving into the issue of generic drug shortages. | In this week's "Podnosis" episode, Fierce Healthcare’s Dave Muoio talks with Allan Coukell from Civica Rx about generic drug shortages. Coukell discusses the impact on healthcare providers, recent strategies to strengthen the drug supply chain and advice for organizations facing these shortages.
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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.
Digital Health Global
MAY 22, 2024
Non-pharmacological treatment uses immersive virtual reality to deliver a new standard of care for injured workers suffering from chronic lower back pain (CLBP). LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #VR — AppliedVR , a pioneer in immersive therapeutics advancing a novel approach to medicine, has launched its flagship RelieVRx® prescription therapeutic into workers’ compensation.
FierceHealthIT
MAY 22, 2024
Marcus Capone felt he had run out of options. | Advocates say psychedelic drugs changed their lives and helped cure serious mental conditions when antidepressants failed. But accessing these therapies at an affordable price is a huge challenge.
Digital Health Global
MAY 22, 2024
The new Walmart+ benefit will give members unlimited access to veterinary experts anytime, anywhere. At a glance: Walmart+ will launch a new pet telehealth benefit later this year in collaboration with Pawp. This service will offer members around-the-clock virtual access to veterinary professionals, at no extra cost. Pawp was initially piloted as a limited time offer last year.
ACA Times
MAY 22, 2024
The IRS has begun issuing Letter 5699 penalties for 2022, demonstrating greater efficiency in identifying and assessing ACA non-compliance. The post IRS Now Issuing Letter 5699 for 2022 Tax Year first appeared on The ACA Times.
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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.
Digital Health Global
MAY 22, 2024
New Daily Harvest Longevity Collection created to close the gap between ‘lifespan’ and ‘healthspan. ’ NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Parsley Health, the digital health company designed to lower costs in patients with complex and chronic conditions using root cause medicine, today announced its partnership with Daily Harvest, the company on a mission to make it easy to eat more sustainably-grown fruits and vegetables.
DigitalHealth
MAY 22, 2024
Alan Payne, group product and engineering director with the Access Group, tells Jennifer Trueland that unleashing the potential of community and third sector services is key to reducing friction in the system and improving outcomes for patients
Digital Health Global
MAY 22, 2024
SALT LAKE CITY–(BUSINESS WIRE)– SpringTide Ventures , a leader in early-stage HealthTech venture capital, today announced the appointment of Brad Otto and Claire Smith as full partners, marking a significant enhancement in the firm’s strategic leadership. This move aligns with SpringTide’s vision for pioneering investments in emerging technologies.
FierceHealthIT
MAY 22, 2024
Mayo Clinic is partnering with Zipline to provide drone delivery service for medications and supplies directly to patients' homes as part of its advanced hospital-at-home program. | Mayo Clinic is partnering with Zipline to provide drone delivery service for medications and supplies directly to patients' homes as part of its advanced hospital-at-home program.
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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.
Digital Health Global
MAY 22, 2024
Biosensor venture secures Series A+ financing to invest in operations, clinical development and commercialization endeavors SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Allez Health Inc., formerly known as Zense-Life Inc., an emerging biosensor venture founded by proven experts in the continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) space, announced a $60 million Series A+ financing.
FierceHealthIT
MAY 22, 2024
Citing tough financial headwinds, Burlington, Massachusetts-based Tufts Medicine confirmed plans to lay off another 174 of its employees. | The nonprofit system, which employs about 13,000 people, said the "vast majority" of those affected have administrative and non-direct patient care roles.
AMD Telemedicine
MAY 22, 2024
A Comprehensive Guide to Telehealth Grants and Funding Opportunities The role of telehealth in rural healthcare is rapidly expanding, but a key component of this transformation is acquiring adequate funding. Fortunately, numerous grants are available to support providers serving small or rural communities. At AMD Global Telemedicine, we’re committed to helping you understand how funding for telehealth works, what kinds of telehealth grants are available, and how to apply for them—all ess
FierceHealthIT
MAY 22, 2024
A key senator is calling on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to crack down on brokers who submit fraudulent enrollments for Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans. | A key senator is calling on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to crack down on brokers who submit fraudulent enrollments for Affordable Care Act plans.
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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!
DigitalHealth
MAY 22, 2024
The Scottish Government has confirmed that its ‘Cloud First’ digital health strategy has been delayed following a recent budget review and settlement.
Aging in Place Technology Watch
MAY 22, 2024
You can read about AI -- it's discussed everywhere. Searches reveal the many AI possibilities and current uses in healthcare. In fact, a Google search reveals multiple paid webinars you can attend today to learn more. Consultants are seizing the opportunity. You can read about AI’s trust issues in Harvard Business Review. (My favorite issue: ‘unknown unknowns.
DigitalHealth
MAY 22, 2024
The Irish Health Service Executive has launched a digital framework, including plans to roll out a patient app and national shared care record.
FierceHealthIT
MAY 22, 2024
The Energy and Commerce subcommittee on innovation will markup a new draft of the American Privacy Rights Act on Thursday. | Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers' American Privacy Rights Act discussion draft will be voted on tomorrow by a House subcommittee. Updates to the draft were made late Tuesday night that made substantive changes to the legislation.
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.
DigitalHealth
MAY 22, 2024
Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust is set to deploy Netcall's Patient Hub in autumn 2024 to streamline communications and empower patients.
Healthcare IT Today
MAY 22, 2024
The following is a guest article by Mav Turner, Chief Product & Strategy Officer at Tricentis The healthcare industry stands at the forefront of innovation, consistently leveraging emerging technology to enhance patient care and operational efficiency. Recently, we’ve seen the adoption of mobile devices and applications transform clinical practice, facilitating seamless communication, data management, and patient engagement.
Digital Health Wire
MAY 22, 2024
Rock Health dished up a fantastic primer on the food-as-medicine market, serving as a helpful cheatsheet of which trends will stay fresh the longest, and which ones are already stale. Fertile grounds for new FaM models have been created by shifting consumer behaviors around diet and wellness, with 20% of US adults saying the pandemic prompted healthier choices. [ Graphic: Three eras of food-as-medicine ] Payors are also grappling with the rising costs of treating the nearly 50% of Americans with
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