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Not there yet -- today's design processes and tech are not designed for all

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Design still needs to include older adults. One might say that there’s nothing left to say about this topic – it’s been said in multiple and sometimes overlapping and confusing ways. You can read about inclusive design , sometimes called design-for-all , accessible design, and universal design. None of these concepts are specific to designing for inclusion of aging adults.

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The Old Gays Working with Walgreens on TikTok: Breaking Down Stereotypes and Having Fun with Health

Health Populi

How much do I love this media campaign from Walgreens , collaborating with the foursome The Old Gays who have a growing multi-million person fan base on TikTok? How much? A whole lot! Kudos to Walgreens for creating engaging, informative, and fun! content to learn about how people can benefit from using the company’s app … for, Ordering prescriptions (90-day supply).

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Eko receives FDA clearance for heart murmur analysis algorithm

Mobi Health News

Eko Murmur Analysis Software is a machine learning algorithm that detects and characterizes heart murmurs in adult and pediatric patients.

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Advanced Treatment-Validation Technology Set To Improve Cancer Treatment Results

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By James Talcott, MD, SM, senior medical director, Oncology for Eviti, NantHealth. A recent study from the Journal of the American Medical Association reported that while the U.S. spends nearly two times more per capita […]. The article Advanced Treatment-Validation Technology Set To Improve Cancer Treatment Results appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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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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NZ study finds mobile app able to alleviate symptoms of common phobias

Mobi Health News

The VR app has been shown to reduce 75% of phobia symptoms after six weeks of treatment.

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Telehealth platform doxy.me taps Lokalise to automate localisation efforts in APAC

Mobi Health News

Healthcare providers within the region can now use doxy.me in their respective languages.

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Activating Patient Payment Behavior: Why a Digital-First Approach Is a Hospital’s Best Bet

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Mark Spinner, President and CEO at AccessOne. It takes about three paper statements , on average, for consumers to pay their medical bills. Why? Because it’s easy to set these mailings aside and wait to act on them another day. Just three years ago, 90% of healthcare organizations relied on paper-based billing statements.

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Indian connected healthcare platform Eka Care scores $15M in Series A funding

Mobi Health News

Its fresh funds will go to product development and talent acquisition.

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How Doctors Can Support Patients Beyond Their Appointment Times

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. When you see a doctor, for any reason, it can often feel like you’re in and out with little care to speak of. And seeing as modern healthcare professionals are rushed off their feet, that’s […]. The article How Doctors Can Support Patients Beyond Their Appointment Times appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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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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Key takeaways from the Philips Future Health Index 2022

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Enterprise Taxonomy: Node settings: Exclude from Accelerate RSS feed

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Preventing Clinician Burnout with AI

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Arnaud Rosier, CEO, Implicity. Burnout among doctors and nurses was already a major problem facing healthcare organizations, even before the COVID pandemic – maybe even more for healthcare professionals working in the extremely demanding […].

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How Privacy Enables Interoperability

Canadian Health Infoway

It seems archaic to remember clinic filing rooms filled with shelf upon shelf of paper patient charts. While health data privacy seems straightforward in an analogue world, it was onerous to ensure that patient information was available across the circle of care, leading to delays, frustration and the risk of worse health outcomes.

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5 Ways Health Technology Is Impacting Mental Health

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Behavioral and mental health challenges are serious issues around the world. In fact, according to recent research conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO), almost one billion people live with some type of mental affliction […]. The article 5 Ways Health Technology Is Impacting Mental Health appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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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 the Difference Between Synchronous Telehealth vs Asynchronous Telehealth?

Telebehavioral Health Institute

Reading Time: 3 minutes Synchronous Telehealth. Synchronous telehealth occurs when real-time technology allows the patient or client to interact with a practitioner using a telephone or video connection — or a combination of both. Providers and patients communicate directly, mimicking real-time interactions where the parties converse as they would in person.

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5 Steps To Get HHA Certified

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. There are few occupations whose representatives are always in demand, one of which is a home health aide. Their duties include personal care (dressing, bathing, feeding), light housekeeping, socializing, monitoring medications taken, cooking, and other […].

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Yet More HIPAA Right of Access Fines Imposed: 11 Providers Named & Censored

Telebehavioral Health Institute

Reading Time: 4 minutes The fines just keep coming. Providers seem to be having difficulty learning that healthcare records cannot be withheld from clients and patients in most cases. On Friday, July 15, 2022, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced its 18th round of sanctions for HIPAA Right of Access violations.

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Top 5 Trends To Watch Out For In The Physiotherapy Industry in 2022

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Physiotherapy is one of the most important branches of medicine, as it often helps people lead healthy lives. It also plays a crucial role in injury recovery and rehabilitation. Though it has been around for […]. The article Top 5 Trends To Watch Out For In The Physiotherapy Industry in 2022 appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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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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Intelerad Announces Significant Investment from TA to Accelerate Growth

Healthcare IT Today

TA joins Hg and ST6 in supporting Intelerad to advance clinical efficiency and patient care through innovative medical imaging technology. Intelerad , a leading global provider of enterprise medical imaging solutions, today announced that TA Associates (“TA”), a leading global growth private equity firm, has signed a definitive agreement to make a growth investment in the company.

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Lotus Medical – Bringing DPC approach to Canadian Healthcare

Healthcare IT Today

Inspired by what is happening in the US with the Direct Primary Care movement (DPC), Lotus Medical, is bringing elements of that approach to Canada. Based in Quebec, the company is focusing on designing a better physician as well as patient experience through friendlier office layouts and advanced technologies. They hope to change primary care in Canada.