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How to Write About Your Telemedicine Services On Your Website

Geonetric

Use your website content to make your telehealth services a routine part of your patients’ care connection to your organization. Adopting Telemedicine & Telehealth Telemedicine uses advanced, secure technology (telehealth) to give patients virtual access to healthcare services, including diagnosis and treatment, regardless of where they’re located.

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7 Healthcare Technology Trends Every Practice Owner Needs to Keep an Eye On

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Over the last few years, hospitals and healthcare practices throughout the country have started adopting new technology that helps them provide better care to their patients and make life easier for their employees. For example, 64 percent of physicians now send electronic messages to their patients via text or email.

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Looking at the Future of Data Storage in Healthcare

Healthcare IT Today

This week I’m in Austin for the annual Pure Storage user and partner conference called Pure Accelerate. If you want to follow the event on Twitter, you can do so at the hashtag #PureAccelerate or just follow @techguy on Twitter for the healthcare related tweets. While I sometimes feel like I need to change my […].

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The 8 Elements of Good Telemedicine Training

GlobalMed

There’s no denying it: new technologies can force people out of their comfort zone. That’s especially true with telemedicine, where fear can be a major impediment to successful implementation. Providers may worry about reimbursement barriers or clinically shortchanging their patients ; healthcare leaders may worry they’ll waste their investment. That’s one reason telemedicine training and support is so critical, as we talked about a few days ago.

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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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3 Key Benefits of eConsults: A Doctor’s Perspective

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Emilie de Ocampo, MD, pediatrician, Golden Valley Health Centers. As primary care providers (PCPs), we’re increasingly trying to manage total patient care for more patients and facing worsening challenges in ensuring our patients can access the care they need.

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At Health 2.0, new technologies, new ideas 'storming the battlements'

Mobi Health News

The conversation isn't just about apps anymore – it's about robust, patient-centered platforms that are changing the calculus for care delivery in a consumer-centered age.

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Worrying About Possible Recession Compels Health Consumers to Seek Less Care

Health Populi

Four in ten U.S. patients said the state of the economy changes how often they seek health care, according to a new study from TransUnion , the credit agency that operates in the health care finance space. Nearly two-thirds of patients said that knowing their out-of-pocket expenses in advance of receiving health care services influenced the likelihood of their seeking care.

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VA efforts to bring tablet-based telehealth to vets see positive results

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Two recent studies indicate a plan by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to use distributed tablet devices to provide telehealth benefits to patients is working. WHAT HAPPENED. A JAMIA Open study published in August concluded the initiative successfully reached veterans in rural areas and patients with mental health conditions, while a separate study published by Psychiatric Services found the VA’s efforts also led to improved clinical efficiency.

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If you spend more than 80 percent of your day staring at a screen, you are no longer a doctor

KevinMD

The use of health care information technology has increased exponentially over the last five years, and as a frontline physician, I have seen this change at close quarters. In most of the hospitals I’ve worked in up and down the East Coast, it’s been interesting to observe this transformation. The process has usually started with […]. Find jobs at Careers by KevinMD.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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By embracing biomarkers, 'empathetic technology' can address health issues unbeknownst to its users

Mobi Health News

At Health 2.0, Dolby Labs' Dr. Poppy Crum painted a future of ubiquitous sensors and data-driven health interventions.

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Prelude to Health 2.0 2019: Thinking Consumers At the Center of Digital Health Transformation

Health Populi

“Digital transformation” is the corporate strategy flavor of the moment across industries, and the health are sector isn’t immune from the trend. As this 13th year of the annual Health 2.0 Conference kicks off this week, I’m focused on finding digital health innovations that engage people — consumers, caregivers, patients, health citizens all.

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AHIMA and MATTER Announce Winner of Inaugural Pitch Competition

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Five startups in the health information management (HIM) field pitched their ideas for a new product, service or business that harnesses health data and information to advance healthcare at the AHIMA19: Health Data and Information Conference. The winner, Drugviu, presented their population health platform that empowers communities of color to use their data to improve […].

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It’s time we get the technology working for the patients, and not make their lives more difficult

KevinMD

In a world where, in a moment, I can order from thousands of items and have them delivered to my doorstep the same or next day at the press of a button without having to re-enter my name, address, and billing information each time, it would seem that filling out paper forms at the doctor’s […]. Find jobs at Careers by KevinMD.com. Search thousands of physician, PA, NP, and CRNA jobs now.

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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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Sanofi targets digital by cutting new deals with Abbott, Happify

Mobi Health News

Sanofi's deal with Abbott will be focusing on the diabetes space, while its deal with Happify will be looking at treating MS symptoms using a digital therapeutic.

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Rush, Ochsner Health System partner on telemedicine, Epic EHR

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Rush Health Systems and Ochsner Health System are partnering to bring innovations in telemedicine to patients. The deal also will see Ochsner implement vendor Epic’s electronic health record. In addition to gaining access to Ochsner’s telemedicine capabilities, Rush’s hospitals and primary care clinics also will be able to tap into Ochsner’s billing practices and other support services.

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CMS At AHIMA: Electronic Data Exchange Is the Future of Healthcare

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Access to data and the interoperability of health information has the power to change the face of healthcare, according to Alexandra Mugge, deputy chief health informatics officer at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Addressing leaders in health information management (HIM) at the AHIMA19: Health Data and Information Conference, the American Health Information […].

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1 in 5 surgeons plans to retire early due to physical toll, survey finds

FierceHealthIT

At the same time that the country’s faces a predicted shortage of physicians, one in five surgeons plan to retire early because of the physical toll of their work, a new survey reveals.

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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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Investing in your own disruptor: The opportunities and challenges of strategic investing

Mobi Health News

At Health 2.0 Venture Connect, strategic investors from Providence St. Joseph Health, CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Johnson & Johnson reflect on their experiences.

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Improving the consumer healthcare experience

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Primary topic: Population Health Disable Auto Tagging: Short Headline: Improving the consumer healthcare experience Featured Decision Content: Region Tag: Global Edition

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How HIPAA Is Undermining IT and AI’s Potential To Make Healthcare Better

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By John Schneider, chief technology officer, Apixio. Signed into law nearly a quarter century ago, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) has not aged well in the information technology world. HIPAA itself is largely misunderstood.

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Walgreens testing drone delivery service with Alphabet's Wing in Virginia town

FierceHealthIT

Pharmacy giant Walgreens is testing an on-demand drone delivery service with Alphabet's Wing Aviation beginning next month. Walgreens will use Wing's drones to deliver food and beverage products, over-the-counter medications and other health and wellness products to eligible residents of Christiansburg, Virginia.

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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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Mango Health acquired by pharma service TrialCard

Mobi Health News

TrialCard will acquire Mango's patient adherence and engagement app as part of the deal.

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Sana Health takes home VentureConnect award for wearable, non-drug pain relief tech

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Primary topic: Mobile Disable Auto Tagging: Short Headline: Sana Health takes home VentureConnect award for wearable, non-drug pain relief tech Featured Decision Content: Region Tag: Global Edition

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What is Considered a HIPAA Breach in 2019?

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Marty Puranik, co-founder, Atlantic.Net. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), a bill passed initially in 1996, consists of a set of rules and regulations that protect the privacy and security of health information and provide individuals with certain rights to their health information.

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California house call app Heal acquires Doctors on Call, expands to NYC market

FierceHealthIT

Los Angeles-based Heal launched five years ago with the aim of reinventing primary care. The house call company is expanding its services into the New York City market with the acquisition of Doctors on Call.

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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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Rising animosity toward healthcare costs means ripe opportunity for insurtech startups

Mobi Health News

As politicians and their constituents grapple over Medicare for All, these well-funded startups hope to capitalize on the public’s appetite for new, consumer-friendly approaches to health insurance.

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#HITsm celebrates #NHITWeek – #HITsm Chat Topic

Healthcare IT Today

We’re excited to share the topic and questions for this week’s #HITsm chat happening Friday, 9/20 at Noon ET (9 AM PT). This week’s chat will be hosted by Ashley Dauwer (@amariedauwer) on the topic “#HITsm celebrates #NHITWeek” Next week, Sept. 23 – 27, 2019, is U.S. National Health IT Week (#NHITWeek) — a weeklong celebration of […].

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Despite Brightness, The Picture For AI in Healthcare Looks Blurred

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Adarsh Jain, editor, Transparency Market Research. A rosy picture is always a tricky perception. Artificial Intelligence or AI as it is known, is also very similar. Research publications are inundated with the findings that integrate AI with industry for better outcomes.

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