Fri.Sep 18, 2020

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An EMR frustration that is still torturing us

KevinMD

I have written, or more accurately ranted, about electronic medical records (EMR) systems throughout this blog. While the systems have clearly improved since their mandatory introduction into the medical universe, they have still not delivered on many of their promises. Of course, EMR has brought tremendous advantages to the medical profession, and we are all […].

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COVID-19 tracking tech – weighing personal and public health benefits against privacy

Mobi Health News

Contact tracing apps, symptom checkers and other data-driven tools provide tangible benefits, but experts say that more can be done to educate individuals on what information they collect and how it's handled.

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3 Reasons Why Thermal Cameras Are Important For Patient Care

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Over the last couple of years, thermal imaging cameras have become a staple for patient care. Thermal imaging cameras are a type of thermographic cameras that work by rendering infrared radiation into visible light so […]. The article 3 Reasons Why Thermal Cameras Are Important For Patient Care appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Femtech players call out Facebook for rejecting women's health ads

Mobi Health News

Some femtech companies struggle to get their ads approved on social media platforms due to prohibited-content rules and confusion of the rules.

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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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Bigger health systems aren't doing a better job at cybersecurity, report finds. Here's why

FierceHealthIT

Bigger health systems aren't doing a better job at cybersecurity, report finds. Here's why. hlandi. Fri, 09/18/2020 - 12:49.

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Apple, VA partner on telehealth services; Apple Watch 6 offers more health features

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Primary topic: Telehealth Disable Auto Tagging: Short Headline: Apple, VA partner on telehealth services; Apple Watch 6 offers more health features Featured Decision Content: Region Tag: Global Edition Right Now:

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DrDoctor raises £3m to expand digital patient services platform

Mobi Health News

The startup will use the funding to help expand its platform of patient communication and digital care solutions.

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CMS finalizes payment model aimed at boosting access home dialysis, kidney transplants

FierceHealthIT

CMS finalizes payment model aimed at boosting access home dialysis, kidney transplants. pminemyer. Fri, 09/18/2020 - 11:50.

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What To Know About Evolving Tech In Chiropractic Care

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Technology has impacted every industry in some way, and the health industry is particularly revolutionized by the information technology movement. The chiropractic branch of healthcare has grown over the past decade; this practice focuses on […].

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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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Startup Olive banks another $106M to build out hospital AI 'command centers'

FierceHealthIT

Startup Olive banks another $106M to build out hospital AI 'command centers'. hlandi. Fri, 09/18/2020 - 16:51.

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Risk-Based Pricing Should Be the Future for SaaS in a Post-COVID World

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Blake Marggraff, CEO, CareSignal. If you’re in the healthcare technology sector, you already know that business has been booming. Five years ago, the industry was valued at $125 billion. Now, COVID-19 is fueling the fire […]. The article Risk-Based Pricing Should Be the Future for SaaS in a Post-COVID World appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Industry Voices—David vs. Goliath: New entrants changing the face of dialysis

FierceHealthIT

Industry Voices—David vs. Goliath: New entrants changing the face of dialysis. pminemyer. Fri, 09/18/2020 - 14:09.

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How to use Apple Watch's new blood oxygenation sensor

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Primary topic: Telehealth Disable Auto Tagging: Short Headline: How to use Apple Watch's new blood oxygenation sensor Featured Decision Content: Region Tag: Global Edition Right Now:

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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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Why transgender telehealth company Plume is getting into employee benefits

FierceHealthIT

Why transgender telehealth company Plume is getting into employee benefits. pminemyer. Fri, 09/18/2020 - 15:17.

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Proximity Matters: Using Machine Learning and Geospatial Analytics to Reduce COVID-19 Exposure Risk

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Manjula Julka, MD, MBA, PCCI’s Vice President, Clinical Innovation and Albert Karam, MS, PCCI’s Director of Data Governance and Analytics. Since the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the biggest challenges for health systems has been to gain an understanding of the community spread of this […].

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Public health experts raise alarm over 'fundamental violation of the integrity of the CDC'

FierceHealthIT

Public health experts raise alarm over 'fundamental violation of the integrity of the CDC'. treed. Fri, 09/18/2020 - 14:28.

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COVID Times and Healthcare Humor – Fun Friday

Healthcare IT Today

We made it through another week and that’s something to be celebrated. While there’s a lot in this world that’s wrong and messy, I also interact with a lot of amazing people every day that are working hard to make the world a better place. That gives me hope for the future. As usual, we […].

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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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Industry Voices—COVID-19 all the impetus needed to expand Medicaid

FierceHealthIT

Industry Voices—COVID-19 all the impetus needed to expand Medicaid. treed. Fri, 09/18/2020 - 15:21.

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Clinical Documentation Tools and Ambient Clinical Voice – Telehealth Features Series

Healthcare IT Today

In this Telehealth Feature Series, we’re going to cover the long list of potential telehealth features available today. As you’re considering your own approach to telehealth, we will provide you a look at all the possible features telehealth companies are offering on the market. Plus, we’ll offer our insight into the nuances of each feature […].

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CHIME Leader to Leader Podcast

Optimum Healthcare IT

Optimum Healthcare IT's EVP of Training and Activation, Rebecca Manne, joined CHIME CEO Russ Branzell on CHIME's Leader to Leader Podcast. The post CHIME Leader to Leader Podcast appeared first on Optimum Healthcare IT.

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Health Recovery Solutions Announces Lineup of Telehealth Experts for October Vision to Virtual Conference

Health Recovery Solutions

Health Recovery Solutions (HRS), a national provider of Telehealth and Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) solutions, is excited to announce its incredible lineup of speakers for the upcoming Vision to Virtual conference. From October 15 to October 16, HRS will welcome telehealth experts from across the healthcare industry including those from health systems, home health organizations, hospice agencies, physician groups, and payers to discuss the future of telehealth in healthcare delivery.

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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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Industry Voices—The post-COVID morbidity crisis: Why everyone should be concerned about behavioral health

FierceHealthIT

Industry Voices—The post-COVID morbidity crisis: Why everyone should be concerned about behavioral health. hlandi. Fri, 09/18/2020 - 10:50.

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Mobile Nurse Scheduling App Offers Potential to Boost Staffing Efficiency

HealthStream

Nurse scheduling is complex and chaotic for both nurses and their supervisors, which is why an easy-to-use app that simplifies the process has taken off nationwide.

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Weekender 9/18/20

HIStalk Weekender

Weekly News Recap Amwell raises $742 million in its.

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