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Why physicians should embrace fitness trackers

KevinMD

We the physicians have resigned to the redundant clicks on the electronic medical records (EMR). I delved into what is in my armamentarium to handle this crisis of the digital age. The stethoscope around my neck suddenly seemed archaic. While still recovering from this inescapable occupational hazard of.

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Technology brings care to home for chronically ill patients

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Video visits, infrared temperature sensors, mobile health, and wearables replace the need for clinic visits. These platforms are HIPAA compliant and offer integration with devices and EMRs. Technology is rapidly changing the bedside examination.

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Uniguest Expands Presence and Capabilities in Healthcare through Acquisition of pCare

Healthcare IT Today

The pCare open platform integrates with existing EHR/EMR systems, patient portals, and mobile health applications to connect patients, families, and caregivers. About pCare pCare’s interactive patient experience solution helps healthcare providers engage, educate, and entertain patients across the care continuum.

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Bonus Features – December 17, 2023 – 97% of hospitals now capable of enabling electronic access to patient records, 70% of hospitals face hidden business continuity challenge, plus 31 more stories

Healthcare IT Today

Medically Home added Arcadian Health , a Louisiana-based mobile health service, to its network. Empathy is partnering with Carallel to offer bereavement support to caregivers as a covered benefit through employer-sponsored health plans. Home care EMR software maker Smartcare Software rebranded as Aaniie.

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U.S. Consumer Adoption of Apps To Manage Chronic Conditions, Health and Fitness Activities

Healthcare IT Today

A solid minority of American consumers are adopting mobile health apps to manage chronic conditions or maintain their health and fitness, according to a new survey conducted by Redox.

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Ochsner Health System’s Digital Medicine Program Success

Consumer eHealth Engagement

EMR Foundation. “The technology foundation of our Digital Medicine Programs is the EMR Epic,” explains Milani. “Our patients are given clinically validated devices approved for the program, with device data flowing into the EMR.” required monitoring devices) and supported by the same clinician and coach.

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5 Digital Health Predictions for 2018 by Lloyd Price

Lloyd Price

This will allow the developers to address issues in connecting their apps to the Epic EMR. Previously, Epic wouldn’t let mobile app developers connect to its EMR until a customer requested permission on their behalf. App Orchard, for its part, lets developers use a FHIR-based API to access an Epic development sandbox.