Tue.Oct 20, 2020

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Natural Cycles submits FDA premarket notification for wearable birth control

Mobi Health News

The company aims to expand on third-party thermometers that can be used with its FDA cleared birth control app.

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Why Are HIPAA Risk Assessments Important?

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Chase Higbee, lead IT strategist, Atlantic.Net. A risk assessment is a mandatory annual task completed by a covered entity and a business associate. It is a HIPAA law created to ensure that all of […]. The article Why Are HIPAA Risk Assessments Important?

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Labcorp updates its clinical trial process with a technology-enabled platform

Mobi Health News

It works to more easily connect patients to trials, decrease administrative tasks, improve trial resiliency and enhance studies through the use of data and technology.

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Healthcare C-suite bullish on AI, telehealth

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A Center for Connected Medicine report released this week in consultation with KLAS Research found that a majority of healthcare leaders say they're most excited by artificial intelligence as an emerging technology. Healthcare organizations say that clinical decision support is their most common use case for AI, while they're likely to move toward using it for revenue cycle management in the future.

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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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Doctor Anywhere launches online mental health consultation service

Mobi Health News

Singapore-headquartered telehealth startup Doctor Anywhere announced it has launched an online mental health video consultation service. This is in addition to a suite of other tele-health services including GP consultation, lactation consultancy, and an in-app Marketplace with a range of wellness products and services, including booking appointments for home-based healthcare services.

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SaaS telehealth platform eVisit scores $14M in new funding

Mobi Health News

TVC Capital led the round with participation from Kickstart Seed Fund, University Growth Fund and Jeremy Andrus.

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What Is Myocarditis and How Is It Linked to COVID-19?

HealthStream

There is a growing concern that one serious complication of COVID-19 in some of those affected is myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart muscle that can affect functioning and potentially lead to more severe long-term health problems like stroke and heart attack.

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Hybrid maternal health company Oula launches with seed funding round

Mobi Health News

The company offers women both virtual care and brick-and-mortar clinics.

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How COVID-19 shifted healthcare executives' technology priorities and what to expect in 2021

FierceHealthIT

How COVID-19 shifted healthcare executives' technology priorities and what to expect in 2021. hlandi. Tue, 10/20/2020 - 17:44.

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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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How Has Brexit Affected Pharmaceutical Distribution in the UK?

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Understanding the impact that Brexit can have on our way of life can seem very daunting at first, but when it comes down to the finer details such as the distribution of medication, there is […]. The article How Has Brexit Affected Pharmaceutical Distribution in the UK?

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Meet Sami, the record-breaking Brazilian insurance startup aiming to make value-based care work

Mobi Health News

Following in the footsteps of Oscar and Clover, Sami has raised $16.

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Telehealth, Technology Innovation and The Future of Healthcare

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Q&A with Matt Fairhurst, CEO and co-founder, Skedulo. Skedulo is a champion of the deskless workforce, providing a comprehensive productivity platform that improves the lives of the mobile worker. Operating heavily in the healthcare sphere, […].

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Merck testing drone delivery for vaccines in North Carolina

FierceHealthIT

Merck testing drone delivery for vaccines in North Carolina. hlandi. Tue, 10/20/2020 - 15:02.

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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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Cozy Bear’s Recent Hack Is Just One More Incident In A Troubling Trend

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Thomas Pace, vice president, global enterprise solutions, Blackberry Cylance. Recently, hacking group Cozy Bear attempted to steal COVID-19 vaccine research from multiple organizations in Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom. The hackers, […].

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Telehealth as a Long-Term Solution

South Central Telehealth Resource Center

Will organizations take the next step and fully integrate their telehealth programs? That’s the magic question. Telehealth has been at the top of discussion; however, some organizations are hesitating to integrate Telehealth. This is in large part due to the lack of transparency and uncertainty around the future of reimbursement. The onset of the pandemic caused providers to rush implementing a virtual health option in order to continue providing services to their patients while mitigating the s

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October 2020 Telehealth Reimbursement News Update

Telebehavioral Health Institute

As part of the Telebehavioral Health Institute’s effort to keep you updated, this article offers a roundup of breaking telehealth reimbursement news for October 2020. The most significant development impacting the events of this month is that the National Emergency … Read more. The post October 2020 Telehealth Reimbursement News Update appeared first on TBH Institute Blog.

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Changing landscape of digital dermatology

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Primary topic: Medical Devices Disable Auto Tagging: Short Headline: Changing landscape of digital dermatology Featured Decision Content: Region Tag: Global Edition Right Now:

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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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Willis Towers Watson: Employers eye new health delivery approaches

FierceHealthIT

Willis Towers Watson: Employers eye new health delivery approaches. pminemyer. Tue, 10/20/2020 - 12:02.

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Do Clients Understand Electronic Informed Consent for Telehealth?

Telebehavioral Health Institute

Do Clients Really Understand Electronic Informed Consent? Informed consent is required by both state mandate and professional association ethical codes to assure the care and research, and protection of patient rights. Often lengthy and somewhat confusing, consent forms vary substantially … Read more. The post Do Clients Understand Electronic Informed Consent for Telehealth?

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CMS to allow Nebraska to install voluntary Medicaid wellness and work requirements

FierceHealthIT

CMS to allow Nebraska to install voluntary Medicaid wellness and work requirements. rking. Tue, 10/20/2020 - 15:26.

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Fun, Gamification and Self-Awareness – MPEC20 Day 1

Healthcare IT Today

For the first time, the annual MGMA event, was held virtually. It was clear from the start that the organizers were inspired by the change in format. The agenda was packed with different styles of sessions as well as numerous ways to connect with sponsors and fellow attendees. This combination made for an exciting first […].

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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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Cigna's Evernorth launching fertility solution FamilyPath

FierceHealthIT

Cigna's Evernorth launching fertility solution FamilyPath. pminemyer. Tue, 10/20/2020 - 16:26.

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What Pieces of Primary Care Work Virtually in a Post-COVID World? – #HITsm Chat Topic

Healthcare IT Today

We’re excited to share the topic and questions for this week’s #HITsm chat happening Friday, 10/23 at Noon ET (9 AM PT). This week’s chat will be hosted by Matt Sakumoto (@MattSakumoto) on the topic “What Pieces of Primary Care Work Virtually in a Post-COVID World?“ Matt Sakumoto is a primary care physician and product manager […].

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Tenet Healthcare's Rittenmeyer calls third quarter 'more challenging than the second' quarter

FierceHealthIT

Tenet Healthcare's Rittenmeyer calls third quarter 'more challenging than the second' quarter. treed. Tue, 10/20/2020 - 16:56.

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Connecting the Art of Care to the Science (Technology) of Care

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Andy Nieto, Global Healthcare Solutions Manager at Lenovo. Five digital strategy steps Health IT expert and former Cleveland Clinic CIO Ed Marx headlined a recent EXPO health event with a talk on “Five Keys to Developing a Digital Strategy.” Ed outlined key steps along the digital transformation journey […].

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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.

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The 3 likely issues that will top Congress' to do list next year regardless of who wins the election

FierceHealthIT

The 3 likely issues that will top Congress' to do list next year regardless of who wins the election. treed. Tue, 10/20/2020 - 11:40.

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eVisit Closes $14 Million Series A Round Led by TVC Capital

eVisit

Published Oct. 20, 2020.

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October 2020 Telehealth Reimbursement Update

Telebehavioral Health Institute

The National Emergency caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has officially been extended to January 27, 2021, by Alex M. Azar II, Secretary of Health and Human Services: Renewal of Determination That A Public Health Emergency Exists. This recent extension has … Read more. The post October 2020 Telehealth Reimbursement Update appeared first on TBH Institute Blog.