Telebehavioral Health Institute
OCTOBER 29, 2019
Protecting Patient Health Information in the Workplace A large portion of healthcare breaches occur due to human error, whether it is a lost/stolen device, clicking on a phishing email, or accidental disclosure of protected health information (PHI). Protecting patient health … Read more. The post Protecting Patient Health Information in the Workplace appeared first on TBH Institute Blog.
Electronic Health Reporter
NOVEMBER 1, 2019
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Kali Durgampudi, chief technology, innovation officer, Greenway Health. Like so many industries in today’s Third Industrial Revolution, the pace of innovation in healthcare today is fast and ever-changing. New technologies – like artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, big data, the Internet of Things (IoT) and voice recognition – are at the heart of applications […].
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Healthcare IT Today
OCTOBER 30, 2019
Given that clinicians have different styles, it’s hardly surprising that they document care in different ways. Unfortunately, however, these idiosyncrasies are one of the obstacles that stand in the way of better interoperability, according to an article by Corepoint Health. In a piece published in mHealth Intelligence, the vendor notes that one of the biggest […].
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Health Populi
OCTOBER 29, 2019
While 75 million people in the U.S. have a smart people at home, only 1 in 13 Americans have used a voice assistant like Alexa or Google Assistant for health care. But over one-half of consumers would like to access a voice assistant for some aspect of their health care, according to a study from Orbita and Voicebot , Voice Assistant Consumer Adoption in Healthcare.
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Electronic Health Reporter
OCTOBER 29, 2019
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Alaap Shah, JD, MPH, and Ebunola Aniyikaiye, JD, MBA, MPP, Epstein, Becker, Green. Patient care in the U.S. continues to modernize through rapid digitization, increasing connectivity among the internet of things (“IOT”). Supporting a robust infrastructure that allows for large scale flow of information through interconnected systems requires modernization of network technologies.
Mobi Health News
NOVEMBER 1, 2019
According to Google's blog post announcing the acquisition, we can expect to see more "Made by Google" wearables alongside Fitbit devices running Wear OS.
Health Populi
OCTOBER 29, 2019
Patients searching online for health information and health care provider reviews is mainstream in 2019. Digital health tracking is now adopted by 4 in 10 U.S. consumers. Rock Health’s Digital Health Consumer Adoption Report for 2019 was developed in collaboration with the Stanford Medicine Center for Digital Health. Rock Health’s research has tracked peoples’ use of telemedicine, wearable technology, digital health tracking, and online health information since 2015, and the r
Clocktree
OCTOBER 31, 2019
Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2019 has bipartisan Senate and House support and would expand telehealth services through Medicare. The bill “aims to improve health outcomes, make it easier for patients to connect with their doctors, and help cut costs for patients and providers” according to a statement released yesterday by the bill’s sponsor Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i).
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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.
FierceHealthIT
OCTOBER 29, 2019
Tech giant Facebook launched a new feature to remind users to get health tests and screenings. Facebook announced on Monday it is working with U.S. health organizations to offer a new preventive health tool that connects people to health resources and checkup reminders.
Mobi Health News
OCTOBER 28, 2019
Emphasizing users' privacy, the tool aims to synthesize preventive care recommendations from major professional and federal health organizations into simple, consumer-friendly recommendations and reminders.
Health Populi
OCTOBER 28, 2019
People in the U.S. rank prescription drugs, lab tests, emergency room visits, dental and vision care, preventive services, chronic disease management and mental health care as the “most essential” health care services, according to the 2019 Survey of America’s Patients conducted by The Physicians Foundation. When asked what factors contribute to rising health care costs in America, most consumers cite the cost of prescription drugs.
Electronic Health Reporter
OCTOBER 30, 2019
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Aaron Perreira, director of integrated marketing, Kareo. Over 70% of independent medical practices agree that the time demands of electronic health records (EHR) data entry detracts from care delivery. Simultaneously, 69% of independent practices state that integrated technology solutions are needed to improve the efficiency and profitability of their practices.
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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
OCTOBER 31, 2019
Insurance giant Cigna posted $1.35 billion in profits last quarter, citing continued revenue increases from pharmacy benefit manager Express Scripts as a key driver.
Mobi Health News
OCTOBER 28, 2019
Aflac Corporate Ventures led the round with participation from NMC, Nippon Life Insurance Company, Susquehanna International Group, Sojitz Corporation, Zuelling Pharma and Silicon Valley Bank.
Morning eHealth
OCTOBER 28, 2019
Social determinants rundown — New Verily, VA partnership
Electronic Health Reporter
NOVEMBER 1, 2019
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. While working in the tech industry can be rewarding due to the creation & implementation of process improvement, it also can be a demanding and high-stress environment. Companies are beginning to take notice and are looking to avoid employee burnout and improve overall morale in order to increase not only productivity, but to decrease turnover […].
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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!
FierceHealthIT
OCTOBER 28, 2019
LAS VEGAS—Mark Cuban isn't just mad about healthcare, he told an audience of thousands of healthcare entrepreneurs and executives at the HLTH conference Monday evening. He wants to use his own muscle to help burn many of the core elements of the business model to the ground—starting with insurance.
Mobi Health News
OCTOBER 30, 2019
A new exploratory collaboration with Ironwood Pharmaceuticals comes just a couple weeks after the digital therapeutics startup ended a commercialization relationship with Novartis' Sandoz.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
OCTOBER 31, 2019
Primary topic: Telehealth Disable Auto Tagging: Short Headline: Schools turning to telehealth to improve care for the underserved Featured Decision Content: Region Tag: Global Edition
Electronic Health Reporter
OCTOBER 30, 2019
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Ed Cladera, MD, medical director, AristaMD. Over the past few years, there have been encouraging improvements in the realm of mental health care in the United States. Initiatives to improve mental health outcomes, such as the Affordable Care Act (2010), have been primarily aimed at requiring increased insurance coverage to encompass mental health services […].
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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.
FierceHealthIT
OCTOBER 29, 2019
A typical Walmart store offers customers a little bit of everything, and the retail giant is bringing that one-stop-shop approach to healthcare.
Mobi Health News
OCTOBER 31, 2019
Child Health Imprints (CHIL), a neo-natal focused tech startup from Singapore, recently announced it has raised $2.3 million in its pre-Series A funding round led by healthcare investor HealthXCapital, which focuses on healthcare tech investments in South and South-east Asia. Other participants of the round include Enterprise Singapore’s (a statutory board under the Ministry of Trade and Industry) investment arm Seeds Capital and high net worth individuals.
Health and Wellness Blog | Uplifting People To Live A Healthier Life
OCTOBER 29, 2019
Nuts and seeds are one of the most nutrient-dense snacks. Know why we should soak them before cooking or eating. The post Benefits of Soaking Nuts, Seeds and Grains: Why You Shouldn’t Skip This appeared first on Healthystic.
Electronic Health Reporter
OCTOBER 29, 2019
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Eric Hamborg, co-founder and chief commercial officer, MOBE. Last month, I was honored to join some of the country’s most elite healthcare executives at the Health Care Executive Group Annual Forum – a closed-door forum to engage in in-depth discussions about challenges and opportunities facing the healthcare industry today.
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FierceHealthIT
OCTOBER 27, 2019
LAS VEGAS—Announced Sunday, Jackson Laboratory researchers developed a tool called the Clinical Knowledgebase, or CKB, using Microsoft artificial intelligence to help the global medical and scientific communities keep up with the sheer volume of data generated.
Mobi Health News
OCTOBER 29, 2019
All of the life insurer’s members with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes will have access to the service, which offers savings on premiums.
Health and Wellness Blog | Uplifting People To Live A Healthier Life
NOVEMBER 1, 2019
Getting quality sleep at night is one of the best things you can do for your health and it only takes a few simple lifestyle changes. The post 6 Positive Ways To Help You Sleep Better And Wake Up Energized appeared first on Healthystic.
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