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Medical innovation: a serendipitous step toward gender equity

KevinMD

There has never been a better time to be a woman entrepreneur. With ever-growing numbers of venture funds specifically for women and nonprofits dedicated to advancing women in tech, the next Apple is ripe for the picking. However, there remains a wide chasm to cross. Currently, startups led by women command less than 3 percent of. Read more…. Medical innovation: a serendipitous step toward gender equity originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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How digital health startups should plan for declining investment

Mobi Health News

During a panel discussion at the HLTH 2022 conference, panelists stated companies need to refocus their business models due to an anticipated lack of funding.

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Digital Solutions Key To Enhanced Population Health Strategies and Improved Care

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Keith Algozzine, PA-C, CEO, UCM Digital Health An essential part of being a healthcare provider, in any capacity, is understanding population health management. This discipline offers a window into the health of a selected […]. The article Digital Solutions Key To Enhanced Population Health Strategies and Improved Care appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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CIO Podcast – Episode 44: Social Determinants of Health with Dr. Jennifer Goldman, DO

Healthcare IT Today

For the 44th episode of the CIO podcast hosted by Healthcare IT Today, we sat down with Dr. Jennifer Goldman, DO, Chief of Primary Care at Memorial Healthcare System. In this episode we’re discussing Dr. Goldman’s work in Social Determinants of Health (SDoH). First we dive into what she’s done to integrate SDoH data into the EMR and how she’s kept people from over looking it.

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Enhance Healthcare Efficiency With Top Payroll & HCM Services

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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Telehealth Update on Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Rules

Iris Telehealth

There are many barriers that can keep people from getting the mental health care they need. One of these key barriers is access. Thankfully, organizations like the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) continue to drive new initiatives to mitigate this barrier and help more people get the care they need. In November 2022, CMS finalized new rules to expand access to behavioral health.

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Five Practical Tips for Attracting and Onboarding Healthcare Personnel

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Guilherme Macagnan, CEO, AMX Healthcare If we could go back in time three years and take a look around, it would be easy to point out all of the circumstances that have shifted, grown […]. The article Five Practical Tips for Attracting and Onboarding Healthcare Personnel appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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3 Standout Innovators at #HLTH2022

Healthcare IT Today

The annual HLTH conference is a smorgasbord of healthcare innovation. There are startups offering cutting-edge solutions alongside well-established health IT companies introducing their latest transformational products. Standing out from all the incredible technologies at the conference is difficult, but there were three companies that did just that: Wambi , HyIvy Health , and NuraLogix.

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Google rolls out search features that aim to make it easier to sign up for Medicaid, Medicare

FierceHealthIT

Google rolls out search features that aim to make it easier to sign up for Medicaid, Medicare. pminemyer. Wed, 11/23/2022 - 11:12.

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Healthcare fintech PayZen raises $20M, receives $200M credit facility

Mobi Health News

The funding comes a year after the payment startup announced a $15 million Series A.

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Best Practices for Sharing Protected Health Information (PHI)

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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MDaudit Strengthens Its Position In the Revenue Integrity Market

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. MDaudit is strengthening its commitment to revenue integrity with several changes that build upon its presence in the revenue cycle management (RCM) market. Among the changes made by the healthcare technology company, which harnesses the […]. The article MDaudit Strengthens Its Position In the Revenue Integrity Market appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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A Look at Patient Experience, A New Infection Control Feature, and RPM 2.0 at the CHIME Fall Forum

Healthcare IT Today

At the CHIME Fall Forum conference, we had a chance to sit down with a number of great health IT vendors to learn more about what they’re doing in health IT, what they’d heard at the show, and a new product announcement. Check out these short video interviews to learn more. First up is Sarah Brandt, Associate Principal at Divurgent , who shared with us what she was hearing about patient experience at the conference.

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Walgreens plots 'aggressive' strategy to build out healthcare services, CEO Roz Brewer says

FierceHealthIT

Walgreens plots 'aggressive' strategy to build out healthcare services, CEO Roz Brewer says. hlandi. Sun, 11/20/2022 - 18:20.

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What Is a Breakthrough in Therapy and How Can I Guide My Clients Towards One?

TheraNest

Reading Time: 7 Minutes. Therapy breakthroughs can provide clients with hope and motivation as they work through their issues. A breakthrough can be defined as an “a-ha!” moment in which the client suddenly understands something about themselves or their situation that they didn’t before. This new understanding can lead to a shift in perspective and, ultimately, behavior change.

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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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HIPAA-Compliant Uses of SMS Messaging

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Shannon Flynn is a freelance blogger who covers education technologies, cybersecurity and IoT topics. You can follow Shannon on Muck Rack or Medium to read more of her articles. HIPAA-compliant uses of SMS messaging may not be as common as […]. The article HIPAA-Compliant Uses of SMS Messaging appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Inbound Communication Overlooked as a Way to Improve Patient Experiences

Healthcare IT Today

At the #HLTH2022 Healthcare IT Today stopped by the Relatient booth to get an update on the company’s offerings and to dig a little deeper into the results from the survey they conducted earlier this year with MGMA. Jeff Gartland, CEO of Relatient, spoke with us and revealed that the survey helped identify a gap in the market. It turns out that most patients must still call in to book an appointment if they have questions or would like someone to guide them through the process.

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House lawmakers press Biden admin to change latest surprise billing rule

FierceHealthIT

House lawmakers press Biden admin to change latest surprise billing rule. rking. Mon, 11/21/2022 - 17:18.

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How Nursing Informatics In Healthcare Will Change The Way It Works

João Bocas

Nursing informatics is changing the way healthcare works. In fact, it’s already changing the way nurses interact with patients. It’s time… Continue reading on Medium ».

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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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Why Consider RLE Surgery To Restore Your Vision

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Vision deterioration is among the common implications of aging, though young people may also experience eyesight problems. Thankfully, innovative corrective procedures have made these problems easy to resolve. While LASIK is a popular option, refractive […].

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Avoiding Red Flags: Finding the Right Productivity Balance

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by John Wallace, PT, OCS, Senior Vice President of RCM at WebPT. When it comes to the number of patients providers can see in a day, some might think that more is more. After all, more patients should generate more billable services—and thus, more payments. But as organizations balance productivity goals with payer policies, sometimes their version of “enough” patient volume is actually too much.

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State attorneys general call on Apple to beef up privacy protections for reproductive health information

FierceHealthIT

State attorneys general call on Apple to beef up privacy protections for reproductive health information. hlandi. Tue, 11/22/2022 - 12:32.

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Middlesex University leads training course on working with robots

DigitalHealth

A new online training course for healthcare professionals, led by Middlesex University, is teaching students about the reality of working with robots.

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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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How Can AI Help Therapists Better Serve Their Patients?

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. The healthcare industry has always been a tough nut to crack. With a large number of patients, each with their own set of symptoms, conditions, and complications, it’s no surprise that doctors and therapists are […]. The article How Can AI Help Therapists Better Serve Their Patients?

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What Physicians Need to Know about Achieving Optimal Practice Performance in Challenging Times

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Matthew Bayley, M.D., Group President at Conifer Health Solutions. Physician practices have been especially hard hit by the pandemic. On the positive side, net patient revenue and provider productivity have started to increase. But those gains have been upended by inflation and skyrocketing costs. A July 2022 report by Kaufman Hall says that total direct expense per provider FTE is up 2.2% quarter-over-quarter and 7% year-over-year.

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MetroHealth System board ousts CEO after investigation reveals $1.9M in unapproved performance bonuses

FierceHealthIT

MetroHealth System board ousts CEO after investigation reveals $1.9M in unapproved performance bonuses. dmuoio. Tue, 11/22/2022 - 11:29.

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Norfolk and Waveney care homes pilot improves dementia care

DigitalHealth

A care home pilot tasked with improving dementia diagnosis and support has been successful and will be rolled out more widely across Norfolk and Waveney.

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The Essential Guide to HIPAA-Compliant Messaging for Home Care Teams

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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Schedule Routine Appointments Via Whatsapp

NiftyHMS

The patient has booked primary care physician appointments on Whatsapp and gets confirmation quickly. Remote consulting was done via WhatsApp and delivered A1C tests were in advance to send back via mail at home. Phase: Diagnosis. Archatype: Emerging risk. Doesn’t drive; has a husband and a son. 50 years old; has obesity and other risk factors potentially related to diabetes.

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Healthcare IT Today

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! We hope that you’ve all had a great day and have had a chance to sit back and give thanks for all of the blessings you have in your life. We want to take a minute to thank each of you for supporting Healthcare IT Today. We have one of the best communities in the world and we appreciate everyone who reads an article, listens to our podcasts, and watches our videos.

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Advocacy groups press FTC to probe GPOs' role in supply chain shortages

FierceHealthIT

Advocacy groups press FTC to probe GPOs' role in supply chain shortages. rking. Tue, 11/22/2022 - 16:21.

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