AMD Telemedicine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

How to Choose the Right Virtual Care Technology for Your Tele-Physician Group Selecting the proper telehealth technology for your physician services group is critical. The specific technology that you use is truly an extension of your services, brand, and the solutions that you offer. For this reason, it is imperative that your business is able to ensure that the technology you plan to implement to deliver care is just as reliable as the other services you offer.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The following is a guest article by Ram Krishnan, CEO at Valant Communicating with patients – in a compliant manner – is essential for behavioral health practices. All practices must comply with HIPAA, as well as the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). To protect patient privacy and respect patient communication preferences, these laws require certain guidelines to be followed.

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KevinMD

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

In a world increasingly dominated by technology and artificial intelligence (AI), adaptability is no longer just a desirable trait—it’s a necessity. Leon C. Megginson’s insightful quote, “It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is most adaptable to change,” serves as a Read more… The need for adaptability is imperative in the era of artificial intelligence originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Mobi Health News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Control costs, increase care access and elevate patient experiences.

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Running a healthcare facility requires precision and care, not just for patients but also for your staff. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," helps healthcare providers choose the best provider. Efficient payroll management ensures timely, accurate payments, critical for maintaining staff morale and trust. Compliance support helps navigate complex healthcare regulations and avoid costly fines.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

AI hype, fear and loathing are on the agenda. Today marks the 10 th month since the near hysteria surrounding the arrival and rapid adoption of ChatGPT. It struck fear into the hearts of many, redirecting programmers (see arrival of Google Bard ). Forrester’s CEO George Colony just predicted the death of search and the web as we know it – his American Airlines flight experience is instructive (see the GenAI Imperative ).

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

This is a developing story with updates expected. U.S. Senators Mark Warner (D-Va.), John Thune (R-S.D.) and four of their colleagues expressed support for the Drug Enforcement Administration's new engagement on a potential special registration for telehealth with this week's listening sessions hosted by the DEA's Drug Diversion Control Division, but said they had several concerns.

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Mobi Health News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Fifteen projects, including eight digital health initiatives, received $3 million in cash, Google Cloud credits and technical assistance.

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Digital Health Global

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

An innovative study conducted at the Harold Schnitzer Diabetes Health Center clinic at Oregon Health and Science University has demonstrated that integrating real-time wearable fitness data with automated insulin delivery (AID) systems can significantly improve glucose control and enhance the safety of exercise for individuals with type 1 diabetes. The research, funded by the JDRF Foundation , the Leona M and Harry B Helmsley Charitable Trust , and the National Institutes of Health , marks a sig

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Health Populi

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

One-half of clinicians working in the U.S., doctors and nurses alike, are considering leaving their current role in the next two to three years. That 1 in 2 clinicians is significantly greater than the global 37% of physicians and nurses thinking about leaving their roles in the next 3 years, according to the report Clinician of the Future 2023 from Elsevier.

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Explore essential topics in this ebook, including what constitutes PHI and how to identify it using 18 indicators. Gain insights into the importance of safeguarding PHI to protect patient privacy and learn about the severe consequences of HIPAA violations. Discover practical strategies for securely exchanging PHI within your healthcare organization, including assessing risks and implementing effective safeguards.

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FierceHealthIT

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

As at-home healthcare becomes more tech-driven—think wireless biosensors and connected blood pressure cuffs—it creates more logistical challenges for providers. | Geisinger's pilot program with Best Buy's Geek Squad resulted in quicker access to care, better adherence to care plans and more positive outcomes for chronic care patients, the organizations said.

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Mobi Health News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The Apple Watch Series 9 allows users to log and access healthcare data, and to control the Watch by double-tapping their index finger and thumb.

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DigitalHealth

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

A new independent study has confirmed that the remote monitoring of care home residents can help reduce the need for emergency hospital admissions.

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Health Populi

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Discrimination in health care is reported by more people in the U.S. than in Germany, Spain, or the U.K., we learn in the research reported in The Intersection of Health Equity in Communities & Business Strategy: A Call-to-Action , from Omnicomm PR Group (OPRG) and Atlantic Insights. The study was conducted among 6,000 people living in Germany, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, fielding 1,500 interviews in each of the four countries in March 2023.

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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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FierceHealthIT

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

On the heels of big-ticket acquisitions, Walgreens is ramping up its push into healthcare and is partnering with startup Pearl Health to get a foothold in the ongoing movement to value-based care.< | Walgreens' partnership with Pearl Health builds on the assets that the retail pharmacy giant has recently made investments in as it "moves more aggressively into healthcare," Steve Wogen, chief growth officer, told Fierce Healthcare.

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Mobi Health News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The drugstore chain and tech-enabled digital health platform will support providers in helping their patients transition to home after being discharged from the hospital.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The following is a guest article by Tisson Mathew, Founder and CEO at SkyPoint AI Why Large Language Models Trained on Industry Context are Essential for Effective Generative AI in the Healthcare Space Ask ChatGPT an important but complicated healthcare-related question, and you might very well get a wrong—and potentially dangerous—answer. Navigating the complexities of medical data, regulations, and patient care can place demands on generative AI technologies that can’t be fulfilled.

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Xealth

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Integrating the Omada Health virtual care program into the health system’s digital health platform via Xealth streamlines communications and improves engagement MILWAUKEE and SEATTLE—September 14, 2023— Xealth , the leader in enabling digital health at scale, today announced that The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin health network is leveraging its digital health platform to engage select employees into the Omada Health virtual care program.

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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.

FierceHealthIT

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Kroger Health, part of the Kroger Co., is teaming up with Performance Kitchen to offer medically tailored meals to people with chronic conditions. | Performance Kitchen’s team of chefs, doctors and registered dietitians focuses on delivering nutritionally balanced meals. The meals will be both approved by Performance Kitchen’s team and Kroger Health registered dietitians.

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Mobi Health News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The FDA clarifies its interpretation of "more effective," and indicates it will consider improved accessibility of a device during the Breakthrough designation process.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

As health data sharing continues to evolve, the mere collection of patient data is no longer sufficient; it’s imperative that the data collected have tangible value for overburdened clinicians increasingly being requested to gather more data. Scott Alderman, Vice President of Operations at CyncHealth , wants to provide one-stop access to the longitudinal patient record, while reducing the clicks needed to navigate the electronic health record (EHR).

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DigitalHealth

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Strata Health's electronic referral platform is now being used in the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Card Board to streamline patient referrals.

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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!

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FierceHealthIT

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Oracle shares fell 13% Tuesday as the software giant's near-term revenue forecast was weaker than Wall Street analysts expected. | Oracle chairman and CTO Larry Ellison told investors Monday that the company is working to modernize the Cerner EHR platform using an application code generator to enhance the software "one piece at a time." "On the business side of things, we think the Cerner business is going to get stronger and stronger," Ellison said.

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Mobi Health News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The retail giant and Pennsylvania-based healthcare system will create technology and services for organizations entering the chronic care management space.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Keona Health has raised $7M in a new Series A1 funding round led by Riverside Acceleration Capital (RAC) , the growth capital arm of The Riverside Company. Keona’s flagship product is CareDesk, a healthcare CRM that simplifies the complexities of patient access. “Our primary goal is to help healthcare organizations solve their never-ending staffing problems and scale their organizations,” said Oakkar Oakkar, CEO at Keona Health.

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DigitalHealth

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The 2024 NHS Innovation Accelerator is now open for applications for health and social care innovators with proven solutions to support the NHS.

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Explore the risks posed by non-compliant consumer apps like Instagram and WhatsApp in healthcare settings. Learn about potential HIPAA penalties and use a self-evaluation flowchart to determine your organization's need for HIPAA-compliant messaging. Discover straightforward steps to implement secure communication solutions efficiently, ensuring compliance and protecting patient data effectively.

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FierceHealthIT

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Retail giant Walmart is reportedly exploring buying a majority stake in primary care clinic operator ChenMed to expand its healthcare business. | Retail giant Walmart is reportedly exploring buying a majority stake in primary care clinic operator ChenMed to expand its healthcare business.

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Mobi Health News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The pair will work to further the practice of radiology and patient care using innovation, such as theranostics, AI and digital health platforms.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Ovation Healthcare , a premier provider of shared services to independent hospitals and health systems nationwide, today announced a merger with 3D Technology , a national, healthcare-focused technology provider of professional and managed services. 3D Technology’s deep understanding of healthcare operations and expertise in technology solutions has led to an improved patient care experience and provider-patient relationships, healthier community populations, and drastically reduced cost o

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