Mon.Nov 23, 2020

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AliveCore gets FDA nod for suite of cardiac focused AI algorithms

Mobi Health News

The new algorithms will be able to detect for sinus rhythm with premature ventricular contractions, supraventricular ectopy and sinus rhythm with wide QRS.

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Telehealth may worsen digital divide for people with disabilities

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Much has been made of telehealth's potential to bridge the accessibility gap for those who may be otherwise underserved by the healthcare systems. But, experts said in a new paper published in the Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association this past week, telehealth may also exacerbate inequities faced by the disability community. "There remains a pressing need to explicitly consider how changes in the prevalence and ubiquity of telehealth impact people with disabilities,&q

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AliveCor gets FDA nod for suite of cardiac focused AI algorithms

Mobi Health News

The new algorithms will be able to detect for sinus rhythm with premature ventricular contractions, supraventricular ectopy and sinus rhythm with wide QRS.

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Pandemic-era burnout: Telehealth managers get pushed to the max

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

To see all of the feature stories in the Burnout in the Age of COVID-19 series, click here. In 2020, telemedicine truly, finally hit the mainstream in the United States. The COVID-19 pandemic essentially forced healthcare provider organizations, the government and payers to embrace telehealth as an essential way to enable physicians to see patients.

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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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VitalConnect launches VitalPatch RTM for extended Holter monitoring

Mobi Health News

The device continuously monitors four significant vital signs: heart rate, heart rate variability, respiratory rate and activity.

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Navenio's 'Uber-for-indoors' secures $1.1M investment

Mobi Health News

The Oxford University spin-out's intelligent workforce solutions secures additional $1.1M to mitigate cross-contamination in hospitals.

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Using Digital to Avoid the Next Healthcare Crisis

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Ben Winfield from Atos. We had long been warned about the global impacts a contagious virus could bring, yet when it came, we still seemed unprepared. With stark warnings also being proclaimed regarding climate change, we must listen and take action to combat the devastating impacts it could […].

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WellSky partners with Modeus for paperless drug administration system

Mobi Health News

The partnership will help improve governance and compliance to controlled drug records.

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CMS' Stark, anti-kickback updates draw praise from hospitals, concern from physician groups

FierceHealthIT

CMS' Stark, anti-kickback updates draw praise from hospitals, concern from physician groups. pminemyer. Mon, 11/23/2020 - 15:09.

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Transform Clinical Communication With Role-based Messaging

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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Most Common Psychiatric Controlled Substances

TheraNest

The last few decades have seen a rise in illicit prescription drug use in the United States. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recognizes the opioid epidemic as a “public health emergency.” As a result, the government is actively working to battle this growing problem with mandates for the electronic prescribing of controlled substances (EPCS), designed to better monitor prescribing and significantly reduce opportunities for misuse. .

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Well Health scores $45M in series C funding, taps Haven executive to lead payer partnerships

FierceHealthIT

Well Health scores $45M in series C funding, taps Haven executive to lead payer partnerships. hlandi. Mon, 11/23/2020 - 18:51.

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When is E-prescribing Mandatory for Psychiatrists?

TheraNest

E-prescribing is faster, simpler, and less prone to error than using paper or phoning in prescriptions. But not every provider finds e-prescribing attractive. The American Psychiatric Association has historically petitioned the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to relax certain requirements around e-prescribing due to various challenges around its use.

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CVS taps veteran retail exec to lead pharmacy segment

FierceHealthIT

CVS taps veteran retail exec to lead pharmacy segment. pminemyer. Mon, 11/23/2020 - 10:37.

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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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What is EPCS in Psychiatry?

TheraNest

Electronic prescriptions are becoming standard, replacing paper prescriptions in most practices. As a result, federal and state governments are looking for ways to use the electronic prescribing of controlled substances (EPCS) to help battle the growing problem of drug abuse and dependence. In this post, we explore what EPCS regulations are and your responsibilities as a psychiatrist. .

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Providers warn controversial most-favored-nation rule could imperil their financial stability

FierceHealthIT

Providers warn controversial most-favored-nation rule could imperil their financial stability. rking. Mon, 11/23/2020 - 17:43.

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Idion’s Patient ID Tattoo: Fashion Fad Becomes Patient Innovation

Healthcare IT Today

It is not often that an innovation leaps from the world of fashion to healthcare, yet that is exactly what happened with Idion’s skin-applied technology. The company is working to turn patient ID wristbands into antiques and that’s just the beginning. Dr. Peter Costantino is the Executive Director and Senior Vice President of the New […].

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Anthem: Employers increasingly looking to integrated health benefits

FierceHealthIT

Anthem: Employers increasingly looking to integrated health benefits. pminemyer. Mon, 11/23/2020 - 12:29.

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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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Nuance Inks Long-Term Development Deal With Providence Health

Healthcare IT Today

Wow. Nuance is on a roll. While I often write about companies that are seeing some success, I’ve seldom seen a vendor popping up in so many places at once. The latest deal involves the deepening of a relationship with Providence, a huge health system with 51 hospitals in seven states. Under the terms of the […].

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Iowa's public health department turns to technology to improve mother and child health

FierceHealthIT

Iowa's public health department turns to technology to improve mother and child health. hlandi. Mon, 11/23/2020 - 12:24.

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What’s Involved in the E/M Coding Changes Coming in 2021

HealthStream

The Long overdue change in E/M Coding applies to the two sets of codes used for physician office billing, for new and established patients. The code level is assigned depending on the complexity of the visit, and documentation will connect closely to the patient care provided.

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Feds to distribute 30K doses of new Regeneron COVID-19 antibody cocktail just approved by FDA

FierceHealthIT

Feds to distribute 30K doses of new Regeneron COVID-19 antibody cocktail just approved by FDA. rking. Mon, 11/23/2020 - 15:19.

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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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Key differences between 2D, 3D, 4D, and latest 5D Ultrasound Machines!

KB Dental Consulting

The Ultrasound Machine is an integral part of the HealthCare industry that acts as a diagnostic or screening tool for…

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'My hospital is a hot mess.' Nurses plead for more PPE, safety measures amid COVID-19 surges

FierceHealthIT

'My hospital is a hot mess.' Nurses plead for more PPE, safety measures amid COVID-19 surges. treed. Mon, 11/23/2020 - 17:19.

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AdventHealth, Berg tap AI technology to reduce mortality in COVID-19 patients

FierceHealthIT

AdventHealth, Berg tap AI technology to reduce mortality in COVID-19 patients. hlandi. Mon, 11/23/2020 - 08:23.

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