Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Stellar Sleep , which provides the first digital solution for chronic insomnia management, announced today a $6 million seed round, led by Initialized Capital with participation from Y Combinator, Lombardstreet Ventures, Switch Ventures, Moonfire Ventures, Scrum Ventures, 8vdx, and Goodwater. is not enough.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 5, 2024

Fabric will dedicate a large portion of the funding to team growth and advancement of its care enablement system that delivers convenience and workforce automation through a unified platform that replaces a patchwork of fragmented technology solutions.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 7, 2023

They are not just a point of contact, they are the gateway to a healthcare facility, embodying its ethos and values from the first ‘hello.’ ’ Ensuring a positive patient experience is fundamental to the healthcare industry’s success. .’ The role of a medical receptionist has transformed significantly.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

"We had already adopted the Yosi Health platform as a robust and flexible contactless waiting room solution, which allowed us to accommodate those patients who did need in-person services at our immediate care, urgent primary care and ENT practices," said Dr. Joshua Merok, associate medical director of Michigan Avenue Primary Care.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

It’s been said many times before, but the truth remains the same: the world of healthcare is ever-evolving. Scott Hondros, MHA, SCPM, Vice President of Services Commercialization & Strategy at CenTrak Healthcare organizations aim to strengthen communication channels. The following is what they had to share.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 13, 2022

Many healthcare consumers today are disconnecting from traditional primary care, since the current experience is not meeting consumers' expectations, some industry observers say. Primary care is widely accepted as a valued care model that helps contain rising costs. You are big on reimagining primary care.

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Mend

JULY 12, 2022

It can be difficult to keep up with the latest healthcare payment trends in a rapidly changing landscape. From new technology like artificial intelligence to an increase in value-based care, these healthcare payment trends will have a major impact on the industry. Trend #1: The Rise of Digital Health. View The eBook Now.

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Health Populi

JULY 1, 2020

One in four people said they would wait at least four months to get back to the doctor’s office. health systems are projected to lose $323 billion in 2020 due to declining inpatient and outpatient volumes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the “normal” hospital business. What’s the worth of $323 billion?

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 28, 2023

"Before COVID-19, Geisinger already had been thinking for a long time about improving participation in cardiac rehab, a Class I recommendation for eligible patients," said Alex Zimmerman, DNP, RN, vice president of the Heart & Vascular Institute at Geisinger. Its health plan covers more than half a million members.

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Healthcare IT Today

JULY 28, 2022

As we look into the future, we’re seeing how what was needed in the past isn’t what the healthcare facility of the future is going to need. This was the topic of discussion in our recent podcast and we asked the Healthcare IT Today community what they thought the healthcare facility of the future would look like.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JULY 26, 2023

While facing rising costs and workforce shortages, healthcare systems across Asia-Pacific have been exploring ways to make healthcare services more accessible by shifting to a data and digital-enabled distributed model of care delivery, a new Philips report found.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The following is a guest article by Pete Heydt, President at Patient Pay Ninety-five percent of healthcare leaders expect outpatient volumes to increase, with many anticipating increases of 10% or more this year, a recent survey found. More and more, healthcare leaders are looking to revenue cycle to be part of the solution.

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Health Populi

MARCH 31, 2020

As people conform to the #StayHome lifestyle to #FlattenTheCurve of the coronavirus pandemic, technology is transforming peoples’ home lives for working, playing, and socializing. The Consumer Technology Association has conducted the COVID-19 Impact Study assessing the use of technology at home , exploring U.S. ” U.S.

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Healthcare Innovation Consortium

JANUARY 24, 2023

The NHS is facing increasing pressure as demand for healthcare services continues to rise and resources remain limited. In recent years, there have been numerous reports of patients experiencing long wait times in emergency departments, with some having to wait up to 12 hours for treatment.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 24, 2023

Hyndman Area Health Center – a holistic Pennsylvania-based health center providing family medicine, dental health, behavioral health and more – transitioned from client-hosted servers to eClinicalWorks cloud-based servers to expand its network capacity and meet a rising data demand.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 14, 2021

The Clinic is a transformative joint venture between Cleveland Clinic and telehealth vendor Amwell that brings innovative digital health solutions to a new level with ease of use, advanced technologies and powerful outcomes. These are the beliefs of Frank McGillin, CEO of The Clinic by Cleveland Clinic. If so, why?

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AMD Telemedicine

OCTOBER 6, 2023

How to Leverage Digital Tools to Reduce Burnout and Improve Employee Satisfaction Healthcare is in the throes of an employee burnout crisis — and the numbers are nothing short of alarming. According to a survey in the Journal of General Internal Medicine , nearly half of healthcare workers have experienced burnout.

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David Chou

MARCH 19, 2023

The healthcare sector is struggling under tight margins and the situation shows no signs of improving. Despite CMS initiatives to facilitate higher reimbursements for inpatient services, they are still failing to keep up with the rising costs of compensation and inflation, according to the American Hospital Association.

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Digital Health Global

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Furthermore, the growing demand for remote patient monitoring and advancements in digital communication technology that enhances healthcare services are anticipated to fuel market growth in the coming years. Telehealth offers potential cost savings for both patients and healthcare systems. billion by 2030. billion by 2030.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

"Thankfully, Virtua's leaders did not perceive the adoption of digital technologies as an opt-in mechanism, but rightly the springboard for an entirely integrated, digitally enabled approach to healthcare delivery," he continued. THE PROBLEM. " Dr. Angela Skrzynski, Virtua Health. " Kapoor said.

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Digital Health Global

OCTOBER 27, 2023

If you think about technology as simply being able to do more with less, healthcare is a great place to apply those skills” Steve Krupa , CEO, Psilos Group On March 11 th , 2020, the World Health Organization officially declared the COVID-19 outbreak a global pandemic.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Home health technologies will have an increasingly larger role to play in healthcare delivery as the silver tsunami of the aging population strain the system. " Healthcare IT News sat down with Rush for a discussion of these home health issues and technologies. Today they’re used much more broadly.

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 10, 2024

An increasingly complicated payer-provider landscape and rising staff shortages are magnifying the disconnects between clinical and administrative metrics, technologies, and processes. That’s easier said than done. The Changing Landscape for Revenue Integrity How has revenue integrity changed over the years?

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BHM Healthcare Solutions

JULY 7, 2023

Telemedicine was transforming healthcare landscapes by utilizing technology to provide clinical care remotely. It ensures access to healthcare for individuals, especially those with limited care options. Patients can receive timely care without the need for extensive travel, saving time and resources.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 1, 2023

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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Lloyd Price

APRIL 14, 2023

Digital MSK solutions can include telemedicine consultations, remote monitoring of patient symptoms and progress, digital platforms for self-assessment and self-management, and virtual physical therapy and rehabilitation programs. Digital MSK is commonly referred to as digital physical therapy, so what is DPT?

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 22, 2023

In 2022, only 12% of US adults surveyed said healthcare was handled ‘extremely’ or ‘very’ well. Patient care frustration can pose very real financial risks for healthcare brands: satisfied patients are 28% less likely to switch providers, highlighting the importance of addressing their needs to improve patient retention.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

APRIL 23, 2021

The pandemic has created an atmosphere in healthcare unlike anything seen before in modern times. This is the sixth instalment in Healthcare IT News ' feature story series, "Health IT Lessons Learned During the COVID-19 Era." " ( Click here to visit the portal with all the feature stories.).

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Digital Leaders HealthTech

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The number of people living longer with cancer is on the rise. The problem is that this information is given to patients, carers and families on paper, all at the same time – and there’s a lot of it. The problem is that this information is given to patients, carers and families on paper, all at the same time – and there’s a lot of it.

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TheraNest

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Reading Time: 5 Minutes If you or someone you know are experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Why the Rise in Mental Health Problems in Children? You can also chat with them at [link]. También está disponible en español.

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TheraNest

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Reading Time: 5 Minutes If you or someone you know are experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Why the Rise in Mental Health Problems in Children? You can also chat with them at [link]. También está disponible en español.

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 28, 2023

The following is a guest article by Anna Twomey , Senior Director, Healthcare Providers – Americas at SS&C Blue Prism With rising staffing shortages and burnout among healthcare workers, digital transformation will be key to overcoming these challenges and protecting patient care. are overwhelmed by long wait times.

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Lloyd Price

MAY 17, 2023

Executive Summary: The future of telemedicine is poised to be promising and transformative, driven by advancements in technology, changing patient preferences, and evolving healthcare needs. Telemedicine is likely to become an integral part of healthcare delivery, expanding across various medical specialties and regions.

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GlobalMed

APRIL 8, 2019

In its roundup of HIMSS innovations , Becker’s also noted Dr. Smith’s bold prediction: that virtual care will supplant ambulatory care as the second rail of healthcare. Smith’s bold prediction: that virtual care will supplant ambulatory care as the second rail of healthcare. The future of healthcare is a partial mystery.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 5, 2023

We asked the Healthcare IT Today community to submit their predictions and we received a wide ranging set of responses that we grouped into a number of themes. Check out our community’s healthcare workforce predictions. Staffing issues, record losses, and burnout continued to plague the healthcare industry in 2022.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 6, 2023

We asked the Healthcare IT Today community to submit their predictions and we received a wide ranging set of responses that we grouped into a number of themes. The past two years have taught us that telemedicine is a highly scalable and successful way to deliver quality healthcare across the United States.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

APRIL 14, 2022

But one thing is true: hypertension, most of the time, is a preventable disease. Over time it becomes a long-standing chronic disease until you experience symptoms such as headache or chest pain. Telemedicine has been around since the rise of technology. If hypertension is preventable, then why is it hard to control?

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