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Bonus Features – July 16, 2023 – 95% of patients are concerned about data breaches affecting their medical records, 81% incorrectly assume PHI collected by digital health apps is protected under HIPAA

Healthcare IT Today

Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. 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.

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The COVID-19 crisis has 'forced people into virtual mediums,' says Summus CEO

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A frequently discussed consequence of the COVID-19 crisis is the uptick in reliance on telehealth, with both patients and clinicians pivoting quickly to virtual care in order to minimize in-person contact. " Summus is among a number of vendors and organizations that offer remote second-opinion services for patients and employers.

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TriHealth switches to Zoom for pandemic, sees 3,650% increase in telehealth use

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The final component – and the one most important to TriHealth – was that the platform had to be easy to use for both healthcare providers and patients. Technology that is difficult to use can create a critical barrier to adoption and, in the case of remote care, simply would not work, the health system felt.

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Technology brings care to home for chronically ill patients

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Many healthcare facilities and smaller clinics offer remote monitoring devices or kits, as per a patient’s need. These platforms are HIPAA compliant and offer integration with devices and EMRs. Preferred functionalities to manage remote care.

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How to Automate the Patient-Provider Working Relationship

Healthcare IT Today

HIPAA regulations. The layers of automation required depend on the number of steps, systems, and protocols that your staff, specifically, must navigate to handle patient calls, including: Complex operating procedures. Provider requirements: locations, visit rules, procedures, patient preferences. Clinical safety: screening & escalations.

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What are strategic HealthTech acquirers looking for in today's market?

Lloyd Price

Here are some specific areas of focus for strategic HealthTech acquirers in today's market: Digital health: This includes software for managing patient records, scheduling appointments, and providing remote care. Telehealth: This refers to the delivery of healthcare services remotely, such as through video conferencing.

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Personalized Care Company Validic Acquires Trapollo

Healthcare IT Today

Validic’s EHR-integrated healthcare application ingests remotely collected health data from the world’s largest health IoT platform to help healthcare organizations personalize chronic condition management, remote care, and support for healthy living. About Validic Founded in 2010, Validic Inc.