Thu.Sep 10, 2020

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Femtech's sexual health revolution

Mobi Health News

Panelists at the HIMSS & Health 2.0 European Digital Conference discuss how digital health can help women learn more about their sexual health and wellbeing.

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Telehealth is biggest threat to healthcare cybersecurity, says report

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Although a new report suggests that the healthcare industry slightly improved its security posture this year compared to last, it warns that increased provider reliance on telehealth since the COVID-19 pandemic now presents a new slate of risks to patient data. The report, released Thursday from SecurityScorecard and DarkOwl, found that telehealth systems have experienced an enormous increase in targeted attacks.

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The Role of Tech in Treating Substance Abuse

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Substance abuse is an affliction affecting millions of people worldwide. Whether it’s at the hands of alcohol, cocaine, methamphetamine, opioids, or other risky substances, almost everyone knows someone battling addiction. It could be a parent, […].

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Samsung deploys Intel-enabled ultrasound technology to increase speed and accuracy of procedures

Mobi Health News

Ultrasounds are becoming faster and more accurate due to a collaboration between Samsung Medison and Intel that can deliver fetal measurements in approximately 85 milliseconds with over 97% accuracy. Two of Samsung’s existing ultrasound technologies, the BiometryAssist and LaborAssist, now feature Intel’s Core i3 processor, OpenVINO toolkit and OpenCV library, which can provide almost instantaneous fetal and maternal measurements.

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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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UnitedHealth Group CEO: Pandemic pushes providers to take more serious look at shift to value

FierceHealthIT

UnitedHealth Group CEO: Pandemic pushes providers to take more serious look at shift to value. rking. Thu, 09/10/2020 - 16:01.

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In rush to embrace telehealth, many physicians still have concerns about quality of care, survey finds

FierceHealthIT

In rush to embrace telehealth, many physicians still have concerns about quality of care, survey finds. hlandi. Thu, 09/10/2020 - 11:11.

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With many regulatory barriers clear, remaining roadblocks for digital therapeutics are cultural, logistical

Mobi Health News

Provider buy-in is more important than ever, digital therapeutics stakeholders say.

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Five Offerings from the RockHealth Aging in Place Report

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Venture interest in Aging in Place – is it a turning point? RockHealth, the “first venture fund dedicated to digital health”, has declared this year a turning point in the market of offerings for older adults (aka baby boomers, particularly those 65+). In their September, 2020 Aging in Place report, the authors note that demographics, regulatory and policy changes (aka reimbursement via Medicare Advantage plans), and Covid-19’s boosted use of digital health combine to make this a pivotal poi

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During the pandemic, data sharing has proven to be a challenge. Here's how Healthfirst's HIE helped NYC hospitals

FierceHealthIT

During the pandemic, data sharing has proven to be a challenge. Here's how Healthfirst's HIE helped NYC hospitals. hlandi. Thu, 09/10/2020 - 16:25.

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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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Florida Health System Sets Sights On Being “Amazon Prime Of Healthcare”

Healthcare IT Today

The following is the story of a health system that has embarked on a massive reconstruction of its infrastructure, the aim of which is to become “the Amazon Prime of healthcare in South Florida.” While this may be a rather ambitious goal for even a well-funded and intelligently-managed hospital – and the entity you’re about […].

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Teleheath company Amwell looks to raise up to $560M in IPO amid virtual care boom

FierceHealthIT

Teleheath company Amwell looks to raise up to $560M in IPO amid virtual care boom. hlandi. Thu, 09/10/2020 - 09:38.

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4 Ways Technology Has Improved the Healthcare

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. There’s no running away from the fact, technology has brought several changes in the healthcare sector, which is why millions of companies are having a major moment right now. With the massive evolution of technology, […]. The article 4 Ways Technology Has Improved the Healthcare appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Everlywell nabs former 23andMe, Livongo exec as new president

FierceHealthIT

Everlywell nabs former 23andMe, Livongo exec as new president. treed. Thu, 09/10/2020 - 06:57.

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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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Benefits of Telehealth During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. As the COVID-19 infection unleashes devastation with the healthcare system, telehealth is venturing up into the spotlight and helping healthcare providers and doctors react better to the necessities of Americans who have gotten the infection […].

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Chutes & Ladders—UHS founder stepping down; Everlywell nabs former Livongo exec

FierceHealthIT

Chutes & Ladders—UHS founder stepping down; Everlywell nabs former Livongo exec. treed. Thu, 09/10/2020 - 13:26.

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Podcast Interview with CIO Jason Wood, Part 1: “Covid Turned Our Business Upside Down.”

Health System CIO

One of the key lessons Jason Wood’s team learned during the pandemic? During a time when everything is moving so quickly, it’s important to know when to slow down, especially when it comes to educating patients. Source: Podcast Interview with CIO Jason Wood, Part 1: “Covid Turned Our Business Upside Down.” on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

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Johns Hopkins' doc: Level of underrepresentation of Black doctors across healthcare shows 'gross negligence'

FierceHealthIT

Johns Hopkins' doc: Level of underrepresentation of Black doctors across healthcare shows 'gross negligence'. treed. Thu, 09/10/2020 - 11:00.

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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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Hyland Enters Definitive Agreement to Acquire Alfresco

Healthcare IT Today

Hyland, a leading content services provider, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Alfresco, a content services platform and solutions provider. The transaction, expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2020, is subject to usual and customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. Headquartered in Boston, Alfresco develops a modern, cloud-native Digital Business Platform that delivers content […].

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Medicaid work requirements didn't lead to more employment, new study finds

FierceHealthIT

Medicaid work requirements didn't lead to more employment, new study finds. rking. Thu, 09/10/2020 - 14:35.

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Multi-patient conversation rooms and personal coordinator for your virtual care

Healee

We are thrilled to announce the new version of Healee MD! We are dedicated to upgrade telehealth for doctors and patients alike! Check our Blog post to learn more about the new release and its additional features here. The post Multi-patient conversation rooms and personal coordinator for your virtual care appeared first on Healee.

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Jose Pires: What Makes a True Innovation Leader?

LeanIX

Leaders do not have the ability to predict the future, no matter how transformative their leadership might be. An innovative leader isn’t distinguished by perfection but by understanding the inherent contradictions of these four pillars of greatness: ideas, methods, technology, and people.

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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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Bring Efficiency and Personalization to Healthcare Training with Adaptive Learning

HealthStream

Thanks to advances in machine learning and artificial intelligence in the healthcare industry, leaders can now use an approach called “adaptive learning” to improve the way learning is delivered, as well as its effectiveness for outcomes and learners themselves.

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Remote Interpretation and Multi Participant Sessions – 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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The Biggest Risk for Hospitals In Biden’s Healthcare Plan

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Ken Perez, vice president of healthcare policy, Omnicell, Inc. If one asks the average American what is former Vice President Joe Biden’s healthcare plan, it’s likely that they will it is about restoring the […]. The article The Biggest Risk for Hospitals In Biden’s Healthcare Plan appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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CA AB2257 and Its Impact on ACA and Pay Equity Compliance

ACA Times

2 minute read: California’s AB 5 has forever changed how employers work with freelance workers; that much is certain. A new bill, however, may provide relief for employers that work with certain types of freelance workers. The bill, officially called AB 2257, was signed into law by California Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday, September 4 and goes into effect immediately.

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How to Battle Layoffs: The Career Star Accelerator Bootcamp

Facing layoffs in your organization? Support your team members' career transition with Career Star Accelerator Bootcamp: Custom Resume & LinkedIn Revamp + 6 Weeks of Career Coaching. Our certified resume writers will create job search-winning resumes and LinkedIn profiles while they work with a career coach to learn unique strategies to stand out, attract the right employers, automate their job search, and land their dream job.