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Telehealth Platform: Why You Should Buy It Rather Than Build It

Healee

Virtual care provides an exceptional opportunity for healthcare businesses – from innovative startups to large-scale hospital systems – to offer better services to their patients, all while securing higher revenues... The post Telehealth Platform: Why You Should Buy It Rather Than Build It appeared first on Healee.

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Q&A: In the wake of Dobbs, women's health is 'ripe for investment'

Mobi Health News

Elizabeth Bailey, managing director at RH Capital, discusses the women's health investment landscape after the Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade.

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SDOH startup Spatially Health partners with Florida ACO amid new CMS rules on equity

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SDOH startup Spatially Health partners with Florida ACO amid new CMS rules on equity agliadkovskaya Fri, 01/27/2023 - 13:40

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Weight loss startup Noom confirms more layoffs

Mobi Health News

The latest reductions mark the third round of job cuts at the company in less than a year.

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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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CVS Health launches initiative with Meharry Medical College, Sinai Chicago aiming to reduce disparities in marginalized communities

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CVS Health launches initiative with Meharry Medical College, Sinai Chicago aiming to reduce disparities in marginalized communities agliadkovskaya Fri, 01/27/2023 - 12:25

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Majority of patients repeatedly provide duplicate health information, Carta Healthcare survey finds

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Majority of patients repeatedly provide duplicate health information, Carta Healthcare survey finds aburky Fri, 01/27/2023 - 16:21

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Employee Fired for Inappropriately Accessing EHR Records

Healthcare IT Today

Even an ‘Internal Breach’ is a Breach According to an announcement on its website , Alabama-based DCH Health Systems fired an employee for accessing and viewing over 2,500 patient records “without a legitimate business need related to the employee’s job duties.” The notice said the breach was discovered “during a routine privacy audit.” The records that may have been accessed and viewed without authorization include names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, dates of

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'I cry and no one cares': Medscape survey shows doctor burnout, depression is getting worse

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'I cry and no one cares': Medscape survey shows doctor burnout, depression is getting worse agliadkovskaya Fri, 01/27/2023 - 15:35

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Viemed Invests $2M in ModoHealth

Healthcare IT Today

Viemed Healthcare, Inc. , a respiratory care and technology-enabled home medical equipment services company, announced that it has made a strategic investment in ModoHealth , a value-based care and patient management platform connecting payors, patients, and post-acute providers. ModoHealth expects to use the proceeds of the investment to fund the expansion of its proprietary patient management network, which combines clinical tools, remote patient monitoring, data analysis and patient-centric e

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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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FDA panel approves path toward one-shot yearly COVID vaccine

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FDA panel approves path toward one-shot yearly COVID vaccine fdiamond Fri, 01/27/2023 - 09:17

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Better data collection could improve patient safety in surgical procedures

DigitalHealth

A whitepaper from Proximie has highlighted the patient safety issues the NHS is experiencing and how data collection could improve the situation.

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HCA Healthcare closes out 2022 with revenue gains, lingering capacity constraints

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HCA Healthcare closes out 2022 with revenue gains, lingering capacity constraints dmuoio Fri, 01/27/2023 - 12:42

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Telehealth Platform: Why You Should Buy It Rather Than Build It

Healee

Virtual care provides an exceptional opportunity for healthcare businesses – from innovative startups to large-scale hospital systems – to offer better services to their patients, all while securing higher revenues... The post Telehealth Platform: Why You Should Buy It Rather Than Build It appeared first on Healee.

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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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Cigna sues CVS, former exec Amy Bricker over noncompete agreement

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Cigna sues CVS, former exec Amy Bricker over noncompete agreement pminemyer Fri, 01/27/2023 - 12:20

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From Hospital to Home: How Remote Patient Monitoring is Transforming Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) has recognized the importance of preventing and managing exacerbations in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). COPD is a progressive lung disease that affects millions of people worldwide and is characterized by difficulty breathing. Exacerbations, or flare-ups, can lead to hospitalization and even death if not properly managed.

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Senators introduced bills to reform PBMs after stalling out in last Congress

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Senators introduced bills to reform PBMs after stalling out in last Congress rking Fri, 01/27/2023 - 15:23

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Are Potatoes Safe for Diabetics to Eat?

Health and Wellness Blog | Uplifting People To Live A Healthier Life

Without a doubt, one of the most widely eaten vegetables in America is the potato. In addition, it is anticipated that each American consumed close to 22 kilograms of potatoes in 2019, with French fries serving as the most popular dish. One in ten Americans has diabetes, and many may be unsure if consuming this […] The post Are Potatoes Safe for Diabetics to Eat?

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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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Pearl Health clinches $75M backed by a16z to scale up value-based care tech

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Pearl Health clinches $75M backed by a16z to scale up value-based care tech hlandi Fri, 01/27/2023 - 17:00

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Low Salt Diet for Hypertension Management

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is defined as having a systolic blood pressure (the top number) of 140 mm Hg or higher, or a diastolic blood pressure (the bottom number) of 90 mm Hg or higher. This condition is often referred to as the “silent killer” because it often has no outward symptoms, but it can lead to serious health problems such as heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure.

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Kaiser Permanente earmarks $25M for gun violence prevention research, collaboration

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Kaiser Permanente earmarks $25M for gun violence prevention research, collaboration dmuoio Fri, 01/27/2023 - 09:34

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Boosting Employee Wellness: The Benefits of Workplace Challenges

Health and Wellness Blog | Uplifting People To Live A Healthier Life

Workplace wellness challenges have become a popular way for employers to promote healthy habits among their employees. These challenges can take many forms, from fitness challenges to nutrition challenges, and they can be a great way to boost employee morale, productivity, and overall well-being. In this article, we’ll explore some of the key benefits of […] The post Boosting Employee Wellness: The Benefits of Workplace Challenges appeared first on Healthystic.

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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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Digital Healthcare Delivery: Four Things That Matter Most

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Janelle Estes, Chief Insights Officer at UserTesting , a video-based human insight platform. In a world that runs at lightning speed and thrives on instant gratification, getting in to see a doctor tends to be a painfully slow exception. On average, it takes 26 days to schedule a new patient appointment in-office in large U.S. cities, according to a recent study by medical staffing firm AMN Healthcare.

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What’s in a name? The under-recognised role of digital midwives

Digital Leaders HealthTech

Ahead of her session at Digital Health Rewired in March 2023, Misbah Mahmood reveals how the role of the digital midwife is changing and the key part it plays in digital transformation for NHS trusts. The role of a digital midwife has traditionally been under-recognised, but that is now thankfully changing. In March 2021, the Royal College of Midwives launched a position statement calling for every trust in the country to recruit, or train, digital midwives.

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