Digital Health
JANUARY 8, 2018
Tech Tonics has shared many stories of digital health pioneers who were passionate about health and computers from a young age, and fell effortlessly into a career at the interface of these interests. David Van Sickle, on the other hand, was most passionate about drumming. When he graduated from University of California, Santa Barbara, David […].
Health Blawg
JANUARY 9, 2018
CMS has a communications problem. Together with the Joint Commission, CMS issued joint guidance on the use of SMS messaging for clinical communications just over a year ago. Last month, the Health Care Compliance Association published a story stating that CMS had sent emails to two different hospitals stating that text messaging (including secure messaging services) is verboten.
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VSee
JANUARY 10, 2018
This article is based on the 2017 Telehealth Failures & Secrets To Success (TFSS) conference talk Telehealth Reimbursement Models for Non-medical Services given by Brenda Schmidt. You can see all speakers and talks from the conference here) “How will I get reimbursed?” is always one of the first questions people have when starting to do telehealth.
New Age Healthcare
JANUARY 11, 2018
India, apart from other challenges, is facing the grave issue of providing the nearly 1.2 billion inhabitants with access to safe drinking water. Various water sources contain large amounts of contaminants such as industrial effluents, sewage, agriculture and urban waste. Also, the infrastructure needed to deliver drinking water both in urban and rural areas is either non-existent or needs substantial upgrades to meet demand.
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Insulin Nation
JANUARY 8, 2018
As the Editor of Insulin Nation and the mother of a young child with Type 1 diabetes, I was very encouraged to come across Slate’s short documentary on “Dr. Banting’s Miracle Drug,” published on January 4, 2018. This makes the publication’s second story on diabetes in a two-week period. (At the end of December, Slate staff writer Jacob Brogan wrote a very compelling piece about his experiences with CGM technology.
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American Well
JANUARY 9, 2018
Today, many community clinics lack the resources necessary to secure their records online. As a result, these clinics often choose to continue maintaining paper records. However, this can be problematic in a number of ways, from the required space to security issues. In fact, not knowing how to properly use a computer has cost at least one doctor her license to practice.
New Age Healthcare
JANUARY 11, 2018
India, apart from other challenges, is facing the grave issue of providing the nearly 1.2 billion inhabitants with access to safe drinking water. Various water sources contain large amounts of contaminants such as industrial effluents, sewage, agriculture and urban waste. Also, the infrastructure needed to deliver drinking water both in urban and rural areas is either non-existent or needs substantial upgrades to meet demand.
Insulin Nation
JANUARY 8, 2018
Individuals with diabetes are vulnerable to serious foot problems due to poor circulation and nerve damage. In fact, foot problems account for 1 in 5 diabetes-related hospital visits. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and controlling your blood glucose levels are essential to foot health. Studies have shown that individuals with diabetes have an increased risk of developing plantar fasciitis, a foot condition that involves the inflammation of the plantar fascia.
Health Blawg
JANUARY 9, 2018
CMS has a communications problem. Together with the Joint Commission, CMS issued joint guidance on the use of SMS messaging for clinical communications just over a year ago. Last month, the Health Care Compliance Association published a story stating that CMS had sent emails to two different hospitals stating that text messaging (including secure messaging services) is verboten.
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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.
American Well
JANUARY 9, 2018
Today, many community clinics lack the resources necessary to secure their records online. As a result, these clinics often choose to continue maintaining paper records. However, this can be problematic in a number of ways, from the required space to security issues. In fact, not knowing how to properly use a computer has cost at least one doctor her license to practice.
TeleMed2U
JANUARY 12, 2018
You may have already used it without even realizing it. Have you ever relayed questions about your health to your doctor or health care professional and then received an answer via email? Have you consulted with a nurse over the telephone? Have you ever shown an injury or physical ailment to your doctor via emailed […]. The post How Can Telemedicine Increase Access to Medical Care?
Insulin Nation
JANUARY 12, 2018
In 2017, there were promising advancements to develop an “artificial pancreas” or closed-loop system that monitors blood sugar and automatically delivers insulin. Another recent study provides more hope that the technology will radically transform diabetes management in the near future—that is, for those who can afford it. sponsor. Researchers compared U.S. teenagers with Type 1 diabetes who used either the artificial pancreas or an open-loop system (traditional pump) while engaging in a five-da
Health Blawg
JANUARY 9, 2018
CMS has a communications problem. Together with the Joint Commission, CMS issued joint guidance on the use of SMS messaging for clinical communications just over a year ago. Last month, the Health Care Compliance Association published a story stating that CMS had sent emails to two different hospitals stating that text messaging (including secure messaging services) is verboten.
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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.
Health Intersections
JANUARY 7, 2018
On the subject of replatforming the MyHR , the Australian Digital Health Strategy has this to say: Every healthcare provider will have the ability to communicate with other professionals and their patients via secure digital channels by 2022. Patients will also be able to communicate with their healthcare providers using these digital channels. This will end dependence on paper-based correspondence and the fax machine or post.
ACA Times
JANUARY 11, 2018
Shortly after the passage the Affordable Care Act (ACA), some economists predicted that the law would cause employers to slash workweeks to less than 30 hours to avoid having to offer health insurance to full-time employees. Critics of the health law said it would negatively affect workweeks for several reasons. They said employers would reduce work hours for many of their employees to less than 30 to avoid the requirement to offer health insurance coverage.
Insulin Nation
JANUARY 11, 2018
Representatives from both the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) recently convened to identify ways to improve language and communication about diabetes in both clinical and educational settings. The joint task force reviewed existing literature about the impact of language on disease outcomes, suggested ways to reform language, and identified opportunities for further scholarship on the subject.
Health Blawg
JANUARY 9, 2018
CMS has a communications problem. Together with the Joint Commission, CMS issued joint guidance on the use of SMS messaging for clinical communications just over a year ago. Last month, the Health Care Compliance Association published a story stating that CMS had sent emails to two different hospitals stating that text messaging (including secure messaging services) is verboten.
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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!
KB Dental Consulting
JANUARY 9, 2018
When buying refurbished or pre-owned medical equipment, people often think that it is like making some kind of sacrifice on quality. But, actually, the main difference between a brand new medical device, the refurbished and the pre-owned one is the price and also how much time a buyer has to spend in order to find the right medical equipment. In some cases, half or more of the price can be saved when it comes to buying a refurbished or pre-owned medical device.
Insulin Nation
JANUARY 12, 2018
Cough, cold and influenza season is upon us. It can be difficult for anyone to select a medicine to treat with the thousands of over-the-counter products available in the OTC aisle and behind the counter. Add in a condition, like diabetes, and the selection process can become overwhelming. Complicating matters, some medicines may interact with prescription medicines, or contain carbohydrates that can affect blood sugar levels.
Health Blawg
JANUARY 9, 2018
CMS has a communications problem. Together with the Joint Commission, CMS issued joint guidance on the use of SMS messaging for clinical communications just over a year ago. Last month, the Health Care Compliance Association published a story stating that CMS had sent emails to two different hospitals stating that text messaging (including secure messaging services) is verboten.
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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.
ACA Times
JANUARY 10, 2018
On December 31, 2017, the North Carolina Employee Fair Classification Act (EFCA) took effect. The new law allows for heightened investigations into those employers that are allegedly misclassifying their workers as independent contractors rather than as employees. The law allows workers to report potential job misclassification cases to a new division within the North Carolina Industrial Commission, known as the Employee Classification Section (ECS).
Health Blawg
JANUARY 9, 2018
CMS has a communications problem. Together with the Joint Commission, CMS issued joint guidance on the use of SMS messaging for clinical communications just over a year ago. Last month, the Health Care Compliance Association published a story stating that CMS had sent emails to two different hospitals stating that text messaging (including secure messaging services) is verboten.
Health Blawg
JANUARY 9, 2018
CMS has a communications problem. Together with the Joint Commission, CMS issued joint guidance on the use of SMS messaging for clinical communications just over a year ago. Last month, the Health Care Compliance Association published a story stating that CMS had sent emails to two different hospitals stating that text messaging (including secure messaging services) is verboten.
Health Blawg
JANUARY 8, 2018
I spoke recently with Cindy Friend , who is Vice President of Clinical Population Health Solutions & Transformation at Caradigm – a GE Healthcare company Twitter: @caradigm. Cindy is a registered nurse with more than 20 years combined experience in healthcare administration, clinical delivery, and health information technology both in the public and private sectors.
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Health Blawg
JANUARY 8, 2018
I spoke recently with Cindy Friend , who is Vice President of Clinical Population Health Solutions & Transformation at Caradigm – a GE Healthcare company Twitter: @caradigm. Cindy is a registered nurse with more than 20 years combined experience in healthcare administration, clinical delivery, and health information technology both in the public and private sectors.
Health Blawg
JANUARY 8, 2018
I spoke recently with Cindy Friend , who is Vice President of Clinical Population Health Solutions & Transformation at Caradigm – a GE Healthcare company Twitter: @caradigm. Cindy is a registered nurse with more than 20 years combined experience in healthcare administration, clinical delivery, and health information technology both in the public and private sectors.
Health Blawg
JANUARY 8, 2018
I spoke recently with Cindy Friend , who is Vice President of Clinical Population Health Solutions & Transformation at Caradigm – a GE Healthcare company Twitter: @caradigm. Cindy is a registered nurse with more than 20 years combined experience in healthcare administration, clinical delivery, and health information technology both in the public and private sectors.
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