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5 Ways Technology Is Improving the Quality of Life of Seniors

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. With the introduction of newer applications, data strategies, assistive listening devices and more, technology is helping to improve the quality of life of seniors, especially those in care facilities. The pandemic accelerated the implementation of […].

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Digital Patient Engagement: 4 Real Life Examples

Health Recovery Solutions

For telehealth and remote patient monitoring to be effective, the patient must be compliant and engaged in the technology—they must be “bought in” to the value of telehealth. Without engagement from the patient, the telehealth program is likely to flop. Why? Because telehealth requires autonomy, self-management and condition-specific understanding.

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HHS Lowers Cost-Sharing Reduction Limits for 2022

ACA Times

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently made available an FAQ specifying the cost-sharing reduction limits (CSR) for the 2022 tax year. In the FAQ , the HHS makes clear that the maximum out-of-pocket limit for plans beginning on or after January 1, 2022, will be $8,700 for self-only coverage and $17,400 for coverage beyond self-only. .

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#LoveThyNeighbor – A Faith-Based Call for Vaccination

Health Populi

The Catholic Health Association (CHA) is urging Americans to “love thy neighbor” by getting the COVID-19 vaccine, Sister Mary Haddad wrote in an editorial published in Modern Healthcare, published on September 3, 2011. Sister Mary is CEO and President of CHA. “Some may suggest that there are moral and religious concerns to receiving the COVID-19 vaccine,” Sister Mary observed. “We strongly affirm the position of the leaders of the Catholic Church: the vaccines are m

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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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Laguna Health launches new tool to help patients after hospital discharge

Mobi Health News

Laguna’s tool lets patients contact an on-demand care team, talk to behavioral health specialists, view recovery plans and educational resources, and communicate with their providers.

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AMA Updates COVID-19 Vaccine CPT Codes

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. The American Medical Association (AMA) today announced that the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set has been updated by the CPT Editorial Panel to include vaccine and administration codes that are unique to a new formulation of […]. The article AMA Updates COVID-19 Vaccine CPT Codes appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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New Primary Care, Retail and Tech Entrants Motivating Hospitals to Grow Consumer Chops

Health Populi

Rising costs, generational shifts, digital transformation, and fast-growing investments in new health care models and technologies are forcing change in the legacy health care, noted in the State of Consumerism in Healthcare 2021: Regaining Momentum , from Kaufman, Hall & Associates. As the title of Kaufman Hall’s sixth annual report suggests, health care consumers are evolving — even if the traditional healthcare system hasn’t uniformly responded in lock step with more dem

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Genetic testing company Invitae snaps up digital health record company Ciitizen for $325M

Mobi Health News

Invitae said the acquisition will provide patients with a centralized hub for their genomic and clinical data.

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Majority of healthcare orgs conducting less than 20% of visits virtually

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A new report from KLAS and the Center for Connected Medicine found that a majority of organizations surveyed were conducting less than 20% of their visits virtually in May and June of this year. The report, The Intersection of Value and Telehealth , surveyed nearly 100 qualified representatives about their organization's prioritization and adoption of telemedicine.

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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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Navigating The Modern Medicare-Digital Care Landscape

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Telemedicine is rapidly defining the modern medical landscape, with thousands of patients moving away from in-person meetings to video consultation. Statistics reported by the CDC identify that up to 30% of all medical visits are now […]. The article Navigating The Modern Medicare-Digital Care Landscape appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Managing Client Messages

Clocktree

You can send messages to your clients within Clocktree that are secure and HIPAA compliant. To do that, click the Send Message button at the top of your client’s profile. When a client responds to your message, you will receive an alert and a red message icon will appear next to the client’s name under your Clients tab. You can click that to view and respond to the message.

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Deloitte's Gebreyes: 'Health equity is a moral imperative that requires a business solution'

Mobi Health News

Dr. Kulleni Gebreyes, director of Deloitte’s Health Equity Institute, talks about how business and health organizations can help tackle health disparities.

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How telepsychiatry is helping chip away at the mental health crisis

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

It is no secret that the United States is experiencing a mental health crisis due to aggravated conditions from the pandemic exacerbated by of a shortage of mental health professionals, especially psychiatrists. As a result, especially because of the effects and requirements of the pandemic, telepsychiatry has been on the rise. In fact, behavioral healthcare has even received special exemptions from prepandemic reimbursement rules from the CMS and private payers.

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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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How Technology Has Improved Dental Care

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Do you have a dental practice and want to know if you are up to date with all the latest technology? Are you curious as to how technology has been implemented in the dental care […]. The article How Technology Has Improved Dental Care appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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eVisit Celebrates Telehealth Awareness Week Recognizing Customer Successes

eVisit

The first-ever Telehealth Awareness Week is due to launch in 10 days, the week of Sept. 19. The official week is being dedicated by the American Telemedicine Association (ATA) to convene a diverse coalition of stakeholders to advance telehealth as a quality care option for all Americans. The ATA team is hosting events and offering resources to highlight the value of telehealth in care delivery.

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UAE’s KLAIM raises $1.6M as part of plans to expand into KSA and US

Mobi Health News

The Dubai-based insurtech platform, which was launched in December last year, manages healthcare claims on behalf of providers to relieve them of cash flow issues.

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Researchers say 'essential questions remain' about telehealth's diagnostic viability

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Researchers from the Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine released an issue brief this week aimed at exploring the reach, effectiveness, adoption, implementation and future prospects of telehealth. By combining literature reviews and interviews with a wide variety of stakeholders, the team sought to identify the most pressing research questions on how to maximize telediagnosis opportunities – while avoiding possible problem areas.

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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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AccessDX Holdings Acquires 2bPrecise

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. AccessDX Holdings, an international provider of advanced laboratory diagnostic solutions, has acquired 2bPrecise from Allscripts Healthcare Solutions. A recognized leader and innovator in healthcare informatics, 2bPrecise enables organizations to amplify their precision medicine strategies by […].

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Ginger's mental health app now available in Spanish with full rollout to all 25M users by early 2022

FierceHealthIT

Ginger's mental health app now available in Spanish with full rollout to all 25M users by early 2022. hlandi. Fri, 09/10/2021 - 16:46.

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Better data, decentralized trials may help fix research's diversity problem

Mobi Health News

Panelists said better data collection and decentralized clinical trials may be one way to boost diversity efforts.

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How a remote Maine school union uses telehealth for a variety of needs

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Dr. Karen Watts, director of special services at School Union 93 in Maine, lives and works in quintessential, rural Maine. THE PROBLEM. "The advantages are the clean air, verdant hills and meadows, outstanding wildlife, clean air, the crystal clear water of Penobscot Bay that surrounds the Blue Hill Peninsula, peace and quiet, and our friendly communities," she said.

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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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Vyne Medical Acquires Ahana Health

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Vyne Medical, a leading provider of health information exchange and electronic healthcare communication management solutions, today announced the acquisition of Ahana Health and its connected care technology. Designed to empower groups of clinicians to collaborate […].

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#HIMSS21 Revisited – Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 70

Healthcare IT Today

For the 70th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re talking about the recent HIMSS 2021 conference in Las Vegas. We look back at the HIMSS conference to share our highlights and experience at the conference. We talk about what topics and technologies stood out. Plus, were there any trends that emerged from the conference. […] For the 70th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re talking about the recent HIMSS 2021 conference in Las Vegas.

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Telehealth utilization dropped by 10% in June

Mobi Health News

Telehealth made up 4.5% of medical claim lines in June, falling from 5% in May.

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AHA concerned federal vaccine mandate could exacerbate severe worker shortage

FierceHealthIT

AHA concerned federal vaccine mandate could exacerbate severe worker shortage. rking. Fri, 09/10/2021 - 16:09.

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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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Best Practices for Launching a Virtual Health Program

GlobalMed

A guide to the best practices for launching a virtual health program is needed more now than ever before. Just about every week you’ll hear the story of a new virtual care adopter who’s launched a groundbreaking program or there’s a new webinar or panel discussion unpacking its many virtues. Don’t get us wrong, virtual health expertise is priceless.

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Authenticity in Healthcare Communication – #HITsm Chat Topic

Healthcare IT Today

We’re excited to share the topic and questions for this week’s #HITsm chat happening Friday, 9/10 at Noon ET (9 AM PT). This week’s chat will be hosted by Christina Vanvuren (@xtinavanvuren) on the topic “Authenticity in Healthcare Communication.” In a noisy world, one of the best ways for brands (personal brands included) to stand out […].

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Babylon looks to expand health services to Rwandans without cellphones

Mobi Health News

The company is continuing to team up with Rwanda's National ID Agency to help folks register and access medical services.

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