DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring
JULY 26, 2022
Nearly half of all Americans, or 133 million individuals, have at least one chronic disease today. This number is 15 million more than it was just ten years ago, and by 2030, it is anticipated to reach 170 million. Increasing costs, longer hospital stays, readmissions, and unfavorable outcomes make it difficult for the US health system to save costs.
Iris Telehealth
JULY 25, 2022
Expanding your team with remote providers benefits your on-site clinicians, patients, and organization overall. Whether you’ve already got a hybrid of on-site and remote providers working for your organization or you’re adding new virtual clinicians to your team, there are several tips and tricks that can help you along the way. Keep reading to learn more about the benefits, common challenges, and recommendations for providers and organizations to help effectively integrate telepsychiatry
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Health Populi
JULY 26, 2022
Today we review the various viewpoints on Amazon’s announced acquisition of One Medical (ONEM, aka 1life Healthcare) which has been a huge story in both health care trade publications, business news, and mainstream media outlets. Welcome to Day 2 of The Retail Health Battle Royale in the U.S., my week-long update of the American retail health/care ecosystem weaving the latest updates from the market and implications and import for health care consumers.
Mobi Health News
JULY 29, 2022
Ramakant Vempati, Wysa cofounder and president, discusses how the startup tests its AI-backed chatbot to monitor safety and quality.
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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
JULY 26, 2022
The American Telemedicine Association and its ATA Action affiliate on Monday expressed support for a bipartisan bill that would extend the virtual care flexibilities of the public health emergency another two years. They also called for the legislation to safeguard two other provisions they said were key to health equity. WHY IT MATTERS. Sponsored by U.S.
Connected Health Pulse brings together the best content for digital health professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Health Populi
JULY 25, 2022
I’ve returned to the U.S. for a couple of months, having lived in and worked from Brussels, Belgium, since October 2021 (save for about ten days in March 2022). Work and life slow down in Europe in July and August, giving us the opportunity to return to our U.S. home base, reunite with friends and family, and re-join life and living this side of the Atlantic.
Mobi Health News
JULY 29, 2022
Clinicians will use Caption's AI-enabled guidance software to perform ultrasounds, even in patients' homes. Heartbeat's virtual cardiologists will receive and interpret the results remotely.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
JULY 25, 2022
Similar to many health systems across the country, COVID-19 created an urgent need for MaineHealth to take care of patients at a distance to keep patients and care teams safe. THE PROBLEM. "This was relevant to patients in the outpatient setting, who needed to stay connected with their primary care and specialist providers for acute and chronic needs, as well as for patients in the inpatient setting, who were able to receive some of their care virtually," said Lizzy Mulcahy, director o
Healthcare IT Today
JULY 29, 2022
Yesterday we looked at what the healthcare facility of the future will look like. As we continue our look at healthcare facilities and what changes we’ll see, today we’re going to look at what technology the Healthcare IT Today community thinks will be needed and included in a healthcare facility. Here’s a look at a few of the ideas they shared.
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Pixels and trackers are everywhere, embedded into websites everyone uses daily, and are virtually impossible to detect. They are used by data harvesting platforms to collect user data, but aggressive data harvesting practices are increasing the likelihood and/or the actual transfer of sensitive data. As cybersecurity concerns grow, experts are left wondering: what does this mean for my organization?
Health Populi
JULY 29, 2022
In another factor to add into the retail health landscape, Dollar General (DG) the 80-year old retailer known for selling low-priced fast-moving consumer goods in peoples’ neighborhoods appointed a healthcare advisory panel this week. DG has been exploring its health-and-wellness offerings and has enlisted four physicians to advise the company’s strategy.
Mobi Health News
JULY 27, 2022
Virtual care company Included Health said it reduced its headcount by less than 6%, while prescription digital therapeutics maker Pear Therapeutics laid off about 9% of its full-time workforce.
ACA Times
JULY 26, 2022
Enhanced Premium Tax Credit (PTC) subsidies introduced via the American Rescue Plan (ARP) are set to expire this December, and the consequences could be serious. Before diving into what could…. The post Millions to Lose Coverage if American Rescue Plan PTCs Expire first appeared on The ACA Times.
Healthcare IT Today
JULY 26, 2022
We’re excited to share the topic and questions for this week’s #HITsm chat happening Friday, 7/29 at Noon ET (9 AM PT). This week’s chat will be hosted by John Lynn ( @techguy ) on the topic “A Look Back at 12 Years of #HITsm Chats. ”. Hard to believe it’s been nearly 12 years since the #HITsm Twitter chats were started. Almost 6 years ago, we took over the #HITsm chat from the Health Standards blog (which ironically is now gone) and Corepoint (which was acquired by Lyniate).
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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 Populi
JULY 28, 2022
“Tech giants are the primary forces driving digital transformation forward,” and this is especially the case for health care systems re-imagining how health care services are delivered and “consumed.” This observation comes from a new report, Tech Giants in Healthcare , written by four European-based experts in healthcare and bioethics.
Mobi Health News
JULY 26, 2022
Exo said integrating Medo's AI tools into its platform will let healthcare workers with less ultrasound expertise capture and interpret images.
eVisit
JULY 27, 2022
Today at 2:00 PM ET, I’ll be hosting a complimentary webinar featuring Adam Brown MD MBA , Founder of the Adam Brown Impact Group , and Daniel S. Zinsmaster , Partner at Dinsmore & Shohl LLP.
Healthcare IT Today
JULY 28, 2022
Healthcare Performance Group, Inc. (HPG), which has provided industry-leading consulting expertise for EHR technology since 2002, announced today that it acquired Health Data Specialists, LLC (HDS). With expertise in Epic, Siemens and Cerner platforms, HDS has provided healthcare information technology consulting services to more than 300 hospitals and health systems – making it an excellent match for the services HPG offers.
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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!
Health Populi
JULY 27, 2022
Apple wants to be your “intelligent guardian for health,” based on a 60-page paper shepherded by Jeff Williams, the company’s Chief Operating Officer. Published last week, the paper is one of the big signals trumpeted this U.S. summer marked by the BA.5 omicron subvariant of SARS-CoV-2, inflation pressures on our household budgets, social/political tensions, and hot-hot weather.
Mobi Health News
JULY 28, 2022
A study published in JAMA Network Open found low health literacy and a higher area deprivation index were associated with more audio-only telehealth visits.
SteadyMD
JULY 29, 2022
We sat down with Michael Sueoka, our VP of Product, who shares his product philosophy. We also learn about the path that brought him to product design and the culture and mindset he is building at SteadyMD. Tell us about your background and how you got here. I went to the University of California, Irvine, majoring in Economics. While studying, I received my real estate license and started pursuing this career path.
Healthcare IT Today
JULY 28, 2022
As we look into the future, we’re seeing how what was needed in the past isn’t what the healthcare facility of the future is going to need. This was the topic of discussion in our recent podcast and we asked the Healthcare IT Today community what they thought the healthcare facility of the future would look like. Today we’ll share a number of responses about the facility itself and tomorrow we’ll share a look at the technology that will be needed in the healthcare facil
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BHM Healthcare Solutions
JULY 29, 2022
Patient Referral Editor’s Note: Given the rapidly changing health care environment, it is critical to quantify the economic impact physicians have on society. BHM watches health trends and understands the importance of improving and changing with the industry. CLICK HERE to learn more about how BHM helps your organization address opportunities.
Mobi Health News
JULY 27, 2022
The startup plans to launch its team-based mental, physical and reproductive healthcare in the fall.
Health and Wellness Blog | Uplifting People To Live A Healthier Life
JULY 29, 2022
When a yeast infection develops in the mouth, oral thrush occurs. Oral thrush is also known as oral candidiasis. In this condition, the fungus Candida albicans builds up on the mouth’s lining and develops the infection. Candida is a typical oral microorganism, although it can sometimes overgrow and cause infection (1). Oral thrush manifests as […].
Healthcare IT Today
JULY 27, 2022
All around the globe, healthcare systems are beginning to strain and fray as physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals leave their positions or scale back their hours. There is no silver bullet. Restoring our health systems and re-energizing staff is going to require change and improvement on many fronts. Technology can help, but only if it reduces the administrative burden.
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.
DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring
JULY 29, 2022
Anxiety, migraine, high blood pressure, depression, and digestive issues are just a few of the symptoms of financial stress. In fact, according to a recent study, 73% of people suffering from chronic stress is caused by financial worries and problems. What is Financial Wellness? Financial wellness is not limited to how much money you have now. Being financially healthy encompasses many factors, including how your financial condition influences your stress levels, affecting your mental and physic
Mobi Health News
JULY 26, 2022
Also: Primary care tech company Elation Health raised $50 million, and patient intake chatbot Health Note closed a $17 million Series A.
Health and Wellness Blog | Uplifting People To Live A Healthier Life
JULY 29, 2022
Nursing homes serve a noble purpose, and for the older population, they serve as a comfortable and peaceful retreat. Everyone wants a quiet retirement free from responsibilities. This is why senior citizens turn to older homes for refuge. More than 40% of nursing home patients are over 85. However, despite their popularity, these facilities are […].
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