Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

In short, the shock of the Roe v Wade reversal highlights what privacy advocates and health IT activists have said for at least fifteen years: Patients need to control their own health data and protect it against unwanted releases. If the apps incorporate the work of SecureCycle, they could offer enhanced security and control.

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GlobalMed

MARCH 10, 2020

With the information in hand, eNcounter will configure itself so that it aligns with the unique FHIR implementation of its targeted host. In doing so, DIMS solves the headache of managing changing endpoints and provides a continuous flow of discrete, portable, and actionable health data. Looking Ahead.

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Health Populi

AUGUST 27, 2018

Looking for health information online is just part of being a normal, mainstream health consumer, according to the third Rock Health Digital Health Consumer Adoption Survey published this week. adults were online health information hunters. By 2017, 8 in 10 U.S. In the meantime, in the U.S.,

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

The growing use of APIs in health information technology innovation for patient care has been a boon to speeding development placed in the hands of providers and patients. Using APIs can help drive interoperability and make data “liquid” and useable. Sidebar on “what is an ‘API?’

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BHM Healthcare Solutions

JUNE 30, 2023

It involves the acquisition, storage, retrieval, and use of healthcare data to support decision-making, facilitate communication, and improve healthcare outcomes. The field encompasses a wide range of technologies, such as electronic health records (EHRs) , clinical decision support systems (CDSS), telemedicine, and health data analytics.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 24, 2023

has admitted that it inappropriately shared private health data on 3.1 million of its users, a problem that arose from its use of pixel-based tracking technologies which gather and share data on people who visit the site. million in civil penalties for failing to let consumers know about unauthorized disclosures of their data.

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NiftyHMS

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Virtual Health Assistant: The AI Health assistant can help with simple medical questions and guide you through self-care. It supports patients in understanding their symptoms, gives initial advice on whether to see a doctor and provides relevant health information.

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Health Populi

OCTOBER 30, 2023

We’ll keep our eyes on ongoing developments for such health data ecosystems and platforms, tracking how each side of the patient-doctor relationship can be buoyed — and not burned out — by these IT systems.

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Health Populi

MARCH 7, 2018

Health hasn’t offered us many options” before the emergence of the telehealth/virtual health continuum of choices, Kaveh pointed out. We discussed other research demonstrating that the proportion of consumers who use alternatives to seeing “their” primary care provider, like telemedicine and retail clinics, is growing.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 22, 2022

Examples include using Teams for virtual care visits, Teams integration with Cerner electronic health record, and additional enhancements on the Azure Health Data Services using AI. Salesforce has announced that it will improve its Salesforce Customer 360 for Health product, adding new features. Virtual care.

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Seeking health information online along with researching other patients’ perspectives on doctors are now as common as booking dinner reservations and reading restaurant reviews, based on Rock Health’s latest health consumer survey, Beyond Wellness for the Healthy: Digital Health Consumer Adoption 2018.

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Health Populi

JUNE 5, 2020

The 21st Century Cures Act emphasizes patients’ control of personal health information. ONC rules issues in March 2020 called for more patient-facing health tools and apps to bolster health consumer engagement and empowerment. Digital literacy combines with health literacy to bolster patient engagement.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

APRIL 29, 2022

The good news is that one of the key advantages of Telemedicine and Remote Patient Monitoring is that it allows patients, their caregivers, and health-care professionals to avoid traveling. It then sends their responses as well as their physiological data to the clinician through the internet. Greater Access to Specialist Care.

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Health Populi

OCTOBER 8, 2018

A lesser-known component of ARRA was Title XIII, the HITECH Act, which funded hospitals’ and physicians’ adoption of electronic health records systems (EHRs). The policy’s acronym fully spelled-out was the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act of 2009.

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Lloyd Price

OCTOBER 12, 2023

This will be driven by a number of factors, including the increasing availability of high-speed internet, the growing popularity of mobile devices, and the government's efforts to promote the use of health information technology (HIT). For example, patients can use their portals to receive reminders for vaccinations and screenings.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

That process will involve working with seven current Qualified Health Information Network candidates, along with any future QHIN applicants. Five in six (83%) of hospital executives are worried about losing business to ambulatory surgery centers, according to survey data from Alexander Group.

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Lloyd Price

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI): AI is being used to develop a variety of healthtech solutions in Africa, including AI-powered diagnostic tools and AI-powered chatbots that can provide patients with health information and advice. mHealth: mHealth solutions use mobile technology to deliver healthcare services and information.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 11, 2024

The following is a guest article by Oakkar Oakkar, Co-Founder and CEO at Keona Health Imagine a tool that puts your health information right at your fingertips. In an age where data breaches are common, some patients are hesitant to put their health information online.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

APRIL 10, 2024

Understanding Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) Definition and concept RPM involves the use of technology to collect and transmit patient health data from remote locations to healthcare providers for assessment and intervention. The system is customizable to meet the unique needs of individual patients and healthcare organizations.

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 21, 2023

Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job. Consumer care coordination company Quantum Health was certified as a Great Place to Work.

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Lloyd Price

JUNE 23, 2018

A centralized way to store all of a person's health data would allow the medical community to overcome existing barriers that prevent the transfer of patient information between medical providers. The electronic device computes health data of the user based upon sensor data regarding the received light.

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Health Populi

OCTOBER 8, 2021

This ambivalence will flavor how health citizens will adopt and adapt to the growing digitization of health care, and challenge the healthcare ecosystem’s assumption that patients and caregivers will universally, uniformly engage with medical tools and apps and technologies. 46% of U.S.

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Lloyd Price

JULY 22, 2023

Wearable devices: These are devices that are worn on the body and can track health data such as heart rate, sleep, and activity levels. Health information technology (HIT): This refers to the use of information technology to store, manage, and analyze healthcare data.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

APRIL 11, 2024

Introduction to Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) Definition and concept RPM involves the use of digital technologies to collect health data from individuals in one location and transmit it to healthcare providers in another location for assessment and intervention.

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Lloyd Price

OCTOBER 24, 2019

As a result, the Cleveland Clinic has an ambitious plan to double the number of patients that the healthcare organization serves over the next five years—and health information technology is at the core of its strategy. Greg Slabodkin is the Managing Editor, Health Data Management Source: [link] and internationally.”

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GlobalMed

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

. – February 26, 2020 – GlobalMed, a leading provider of virtual health solutions, today announced that it will showcase integration enhancements to its virtual health platform eNcounter®, introduce a backpack telehealth exam station, and offer a lighter, more affordable exam camera at HIMSS20, March 9-13 in Orlando, FL.

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Lloyd Price

APRIL 30, 2023

Alexa can provide health information, schedule appointments, and connect users to healthcare providers through voice commands. While the Amazon Halo has some innovative features, it has also faced criticism and concerns regarding privacy and data security.

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Insulin Nation

JUNE 20, 2016

Be careful what health info you share on Android-based apps, according to a Fierce HealthCare report. In a new study, researchers found that Android-based diabetes apps sometimes collect private health data and share it with outside third parties without warning users.

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Henry Kotula

JANUARY 3, 2023

At the same time, medtech innovators – whether in digital health, wearables and AI-driven offerings in healthcare, or diagnostics, telemedicine and health IT solutions – continue to face a patchwork of laws, rules and norms across the world. Growing importance of data privacy and security.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

MARCH 3, 2023

For instance, wearables provide a non-invasive way to monitor health information and can be used to track physical activity and fitness levels. Clinical Trials and Research: Wearable technology can also be used in clinical trials and research to collect and analyze health information.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 7, 2020

" Elizabeth Lever, Institute for Family Health. There are many vendors of telemedicine technology and services on the health IT market today. Unfortunately, roughly two-thirds of our visits were via telephone only. Most payers reimburse significantly less for a phone visit than a video visit." MEETING THE CHALLENGE.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

MARCH 5, 2024

Additionally, RPM fosters greater patient engagement in their own care by providing them with access to their health data and empowering them to actively participate in managing their condition alongside their healthcare team. This increased engagement can lead to improved treatment outcomes and better overall health.

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Health Blawg

JANUARY 30, 2018

The road to hell is paved with good intentions, and the road to our digital health utopia of seamless data interoperability and transparency is littered with rusted hulks of other really great ideas. These didn’t really exist in the days of Google Health, but the Argonaut Project and other initiatives have laid the table.

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 10, 2023

Data-driven solutions that present an engagement roadmap for patients during admission will enhance the experience while preparing the patient and family for a smooth care transition. Through open communication, patients can have better experiences and health outcomes.

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Lloyd Price

JUNE 10, 2018

Singapore is now transitioning to a new digital health model. It is looking to move health information to the cloud. Emerging markets will leapfrog developed markets to move to the new digital health model (see Figure 4). Emerging markets are increasingly digitising health information.

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Redox

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Just last week, five organizations were officially recognized as QualIfied Health Information Networks (QHINs) and HHS announced TEFCA as officially operational. Last week ONC finalized the Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: Certification Program Updates, Algorithm Transparency, and Information Sharing ( HTI-1 ) rule.

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American Well

MARCH 17, 2016

Apple Health: Apple Health, or Apple HealthKit, is a preinstalled app on Apple Watch and all iOS8 devices that contains an easy-to-read dashboard for a person’s fitness and health data. This integration is key for chronic patients and population health management.

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