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RFID: Increasing Patient Safety and Operational Efficiencies

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Jennifer Splawski, PharmD, MS, BCPS, Director of Clinical Strategy at Bluesight In the ever-evolving landscape of patient safety, a groundbreaking solution has emerged to combat medication errors and enhance operational efficiency in hospitals. The advent of RFID technology has changed the game.

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Closing the Digital Health Gap Between Consumers and Physicians

Health Populi

One-third of physicians have concerns about using virtual care services, such as medical errors that may result, access to technology, and data security. And worries about medical error rates and privacy are also justifiable reasons for doctors to slow their adoption of (some) digital and virtual care platforms.

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Observations about AI and older adults

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Chatbots will be trained to respond to an increasingly complex combination of questions that depend on accumulated knowledge about the individual, including family members, medication regimens, and preferred activities. Errors surfacing in the midst of today’s conversational AI hype-e-thon are real.

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So Many Records, So Little Time: How to Manage Burgeoning Health Plan Requests

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Moliehi “Mo” Weitnauer, Chief Product Officer at MRO Providers are witnessing an explosion in health plan requests for medical records. Technological advancements will relieve the administrative burdens associated with medical record requests. Risk adjustment scores.

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Doing Less Can Be Doing More for Healthcare – the Biggest Takeaway From ASCO 2018

Health Populi

Brownlee, now an SVP at the Lowns Institute and Co-Founder of the Right Care Alliance, pointed out the dangers of super-sized medicine, from unnecessary radiation exposure and hospital infections to medical errors and duplication of services. The second chart illustrates patient-borne costs for early stage breast cancer.

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Sampling technology for managing diabetes

Aging in Place Technology Watch

About Glucometers: Comparing glucometers from AgaMatrix , MPR , Top 10 Reviews and an article that questions the accuracy of 18 different glucometers, as well as a scientific article that recommends the standard for accuracy (error threshold) be revised. There are also a variety of Medic alert offerings for Type 1 diabetics.

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What Are The Current Regulatory Changes And Compliance Requirements That ASCs Need To Be Aware Of In Their Billing Practices?

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Isaac Smith, Billing, Coding, and Reimbursement Specialist at Medcare MSO ASCs are types of medical facilities that are subject to stringent regulations. From building layout to medical staff qualifications, these ASC regulations cover it all. ASCA members can view an ASC-specific surveyor tag tool.