Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 31, 2023

State laws and policies should also define consumer health data with the uniform language defined as protected health information under HIPAA, the group said in its announcement this week. Earlier this year, ATA and ATA Action led a groundswell of commentary on the U.S.

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Health Populi

AUGUST 5, 2021

Health Populi’s Hot Points : This report gives us the current snapshot of U.S. health citizens’ view on their personal health information, which I will keep in mind as I participate (virtually/digitally/telephonically) in next week’s #HIMSS21 annual conference. One pillar of that trust is privacy.

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Digital Health Global

OCTOBER 25, 2023

.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–PHASE Scientific Americas (PHASE Scientific), a fast-growing, global biomedical company developing innovative solutions to revolutionize healthcare diagnostics, announces INDICAID health , its new line of at-home health tests and digital health experiences.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

TriHealth has more than 135 locations, more than 700 providers and more than 250,000 attributed lives, so it was imperative that it have a product that could be scaled quickly and easily to meet demand. There are many vendors of telemedicine technology and services on the health IT market today. MEETING THE CHALLENGE.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 13, 2020

Department of Health and Human Services indicated that it would waive penalties for good faith use of non-HIPAA compliant video conferencing software during the nationwide public health emergency."

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JULY 18, 2019

The Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services has to cope with a very serious tuberculosis problem. To help overcome the challenges it faced with directly observed therapy, the Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services turned to a healthcare technology from emocha Mobile Health. THE PROBLEM.

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Connected Health Initiative

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Number of Americans using wearable devices for their personal health needs: 30 % Congress should either clarify in statute that certain wearable devices and software platforms are eligible for FSA and HSA reimbursement or else urge the IRS to treat wearable devices with healthcare applications. Number of U.S.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 8, 2022

The Department of Health and Human Services once again (for the ninth time) extended the public health emergency this past month , stretching it beyond mid-July. But sooner or later, that provision of the Public Health Service Act will draw to a close. Healthcare IT News is a HIMSS publication.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

In a virtual public meeting this past Friday, members of the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission discussed how – and whether – to permanently expand telehealth in Medicare. During the meeting, the 15 commissioners present weighed the ideal fee schedule for physicians and what services might be included in the future.

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Health Populi

MARCH 21, 2019

I was grateful to have an opportunity to share my views with attendees on the vision patient as health consumer through the health economic lens. Marc Ferrara, CEO Information Services with Jobson, introduced the meeting with some context.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

More than 40% of total inpatient cases include a behavioral health diagnosis. Temple also is a critical access point for vital public health services. Each year it serves thousands in its emergency department, inpatient behavioral health unit, labor and delivery unit, and other departments. MEETING THE CHALLENGE.

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Health Populi

JANUARY 25, 2021

Artificial intelligence (AI) has begun to play a role in health care for predictive analytics, personalization, and public health. On 26th January, I’ll moderate a tweetchat at 1 pm Eastern time, brainstorming the current and future state of and opportunities for AI in health care.

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 13, 2023

They also plan to offer APIs to labs and public health organizations, delivering test results securely through an app along with advice about how to handle the risk. ixlayer makes sure home tests meet the same CLIA standards as lab tests. For instance, people with diabetes want to know their A1C every three or six months.

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Health System CIO

MAY 14, 2020

I’m always having meetings with my teams. We meet with site directors and our business relationship managers for each one of those facilities and other key business units of the organization to try to understand what their needs are and how we can meet them. We still have to be on our guard and cautious.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

APRIL 23, 2021

"We're here for the patient, and we meet them where they are. Like Fisne at Geisinger, Hilburn of Grady Health System has had his hands full with telemedicine during the past year or so. Like Fisne at Geisinger, Hilburn of Grady Health System has had his hands full with telemedicine during the past year or so.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JUNE 8, 2023

Telehealth must meet these expectations by offering flexible care options that can be accessed on their own terms and time. As a generation constantly connected through technology, they require healthcare services that meet them where they are and provide expanded access to care.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Other task force recommendations included allowing telehealth for various types of clinicians and conditions; acknowledging that telehealth visits can meet requirements for establishing a clinician/patient relationship; and eliminating unnecessary restrictions on telehealth across state lines. THE LARGER TREND.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 30, 2023

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Cybersecurity Task Force has stepped up its efforts to provide resources that address the rising threat of cyberattacks across healthcare and the public health sector.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 12, 2019

For example, to help overcome the challenges it faced with directly observed therapy, the Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services turned to a healthcare technology from Baltimore-based emocha Mobile Health. They have access to two-way, HIPAA-secure messaging to communicate with their healthcare provider.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 16, 2021

" MEETING THE CHALLENGE. In the Women's Health Service Line at UPMC, staff have created a postpartum remote blood pressure monitoring program for women with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy for home monitoring and management of hypertension from the time of hospital discharge through the first six weeks after delivery.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

"We are literally able to meet patients where they are, which was essential during COVID, and has continued to be valuable in both medical and behavioral healthcare since in-person care resumed." " Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center uses a combination of Doximity, Doxy.me MEETING THE CHALLENGE.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 3, 2020

Children’s Hospital’s telemedicine platform vendor has been Vidyo, and the platform was integrated with the organization’s Epic electronic health record. The organization also uses a custom-developed, HIPAA-compliant photo-sharing platform. MEETING THE CHALLENGE. To read this special report, click here.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 26, 2020

There are many telemedicine technology and services vendors on the health IT market today. MEETING THE CHALLENGE. ” Separately, it is a huge advantage to have a robust infrastructure in place prior to any public health crisis, he added. To access the helpful listing with descriptions, click here.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JUNE 8, 2023

Telehealth must meet these expectations by offering flexible care options that can be accessed on their own terms and time. As a generation constantly connected through technology, they require healthcare services that meet them where they are and provide expanded access to care.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

MARCH 15, 2023

To be eligible for Medicaid , individuals must meet certain income and asset criteria, which vary by state. The Role of Medicaid in Public Health Medicaid plays a critical role in promoting public health by providing access to preventive care and early intervention services.

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 28, 2023

could see a shortage of up to 124,000 physicians by 2033 and will need to hire at least 200,000 nurses per year to meet increased demand and to replace retiring nurses. It’s estimated that the U.S. She has led startup, turnaround and high growth initiatives for industry-leading healthcare delivery teams.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 28, 2020

"Many patients, particularly those with chronic conditions, were at a loss to balance public health recommendations to isolate at home with routine medical appointments." There are many vendors of telemedicine technology and services on the health IT market today. MEETING THE CHALLENGE.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 21, 2020

“The HIE technology was both HIPAA- and ePHI privacy-compliant. MEETING THE CHALLENGE. “On the public health side, telemedicine is brand new,” Aguilar said. “The COVID-19 pandemic forced CSC’s transition to telehealth.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 28, 2023

Mimi Winsberg, Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer at Brightside Health We have been in an uncertain time for regulation around telemedicine, and there are a few key trends to watch. These activities should be multi-disciplinary, including representatives from the Compliance Department, Information Technology, HIPAA, and Legal.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Ischemic Heart Disease (IHD) is a significant public health concern that affects an estimate of 126 millions of people worldwide. Angina occurs when the heart muscle does not receive enough blood and oxygen to meet its needs, causing discomfort in the chest.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JULY 10, 2023

Practitioners of all healthcare professions will be impacted by the upcoming end of the public health emergency (PHE). They include the following: If my client has a residence in my state of licensure, is it still going to be ok for me to work with them after the end of the COVID public health emergency?

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 15, 2023

" It also allowed for anonymizing the originating phone number so the patient can ensure the call is coming from Ryan Health and to protect the privacy of the provider. The Doximity platform met the organization's requirements, was available at no cost and was HIPAA-compliant. Click here to read the special report.

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Telehealth EHR Medicare Telemedicine 112

Telebehavioral Health Institute

JULY 11, 2023

Practitioners of all healthcare professions will be impacted by the upcoming end of the public health emergency (PHE). They include the following: If my client has a residence in my state of licensure, is it still going to be ok for me to work with them after the end of the COVID public health emergency?

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

MAY 10, 2023

Here are some strategies that healthcare professionals can use to enhance patient education: Assess the Patient’s Needs: Healthcare professionals should assess the patient’s health literacy level, cultural background, and preferences for learning.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

MARCH 29, 2023

Practitioners of all healthcare professionals will be impacted by the upcoming end of the public health emergency (PHE). They include the following: If my client has a residence in my state of licensure, is it still going to be ok for me to work with them after the end of the COVID public health emergency?

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Telehealth Telemedicine Nursing Public Health 40

HIStalk Weekender

DECEMBER 21, 2018

HHS OCR issues an RFI for help reviewing how HIPAA impacts data sharing, how long it takes for patients to get copies of their own medical information, and how often providers refuse to share PHI for treatment purposes. Livongo hires former Cerner President Zane Burke as CEO. In Case You Missed It. News 12/21/18. EPtalk by Dr. Jayne 12/20/18.

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Health Populi

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Dr. Wallensky and other public health officials acknowledged “vaccine fatigue” and the relatively low uptake of vaccinations for fending off the coronavirus and the flu as well as other infectious diseases. Financial health will continue to blur into physical and emotional well-being in 2023. healthcare system.

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