Electronic Health Reporter
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Tom Hickman, U.S. director of business development and sales, Chainyard. The healthcare industry is under intense pressure to improve its efficiency. However, interoperability between technology and various integrated systems presents many challenges that are […].
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
The U.S. Department of Justice announced this past week that it was bringing criminal charges against 138 total defendants for their alleged participation in various healthcare fraud schemes, resulting in about $1.4 billion in alleged losses. More than $1.1 billion of that loss involved allegedly fraudulent claims related to telemedicine. "We have seen all too often criminals who engage in health care fraud – stealing from taxpayers while jeopardizing the health of Medicare and Medica
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Health Populi
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
In April 2020, telemedicine morphed into mainstream medical care as hospitals and physicians risk-managed exposure to infection by meeting with patients, virtually, when possible. By March 2020, telehealth channels were replacing visits to doctors and emergency departments as shown in the first chart from the CDC’s report on the early pandemic period.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
Seeking to digitally transform their practice, the Academy of Family Physicians India, a non-profit professional academic organisation, has inked a memorandum of understanding with Indian connected healthcare platform Eka Care. WHAT IT'S ABOUT. The Eka Care mobile app provides doctors with a platform to connect with their patients; conduct teleconsultations; manage digital, physical, and ad-hoc appointments; schedule automated follow-ups; create digital prescriptions and reports; and use adv
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Mobi Health News
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
Also: BetterUp hires a president to lead its mental health offering, and a study finds retirees that use the internet may be boosting cognitive function.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
Feds charge 138 medical professionals with $1.4B in healthcare fraud, including telehealth schemes. hlandi. Mon, 09/20/2021 - 12:25.
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Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
Kaiser Permanente union authorize strike vote amid stalled contract negotiations. dmuoio. Mon, 09/20/2021 - 15:16.
Mobi Health News
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
Researchers zeroed in on the role of social media and spreading awareness around prostate cancer and the BRCA gene.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
Hospital groups push back against stiffer penalties for failing to publish prices. rking. Mon, 09/20/2021 - 15:50.
Natalia Mazina
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
This month, the American Medical Association, American Pharmacist Association, and American Society of Health-System Pharmacists issued a joint release urging prescribers and pharmacists to stop ordering, prescribing, and dispensing ivermectin to prevent or treat Covid-19 outside of clinical trials. The reason for issuing this plea is a 24-fold increase in prescribing and dispensing of ivermectin since before the pandemic.
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Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
Ascension latest nonprofit to rebound with $5.7B net income for 2021. dmuoio. Mon, 09/20/2021 - 16:48.
Healthcare IT Today
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
Ever since medical data has been stored electronically, healthcare has struggled to share it. Frustratingly, we have the technology to overcome this challenge, yet we remain in a siloed world. Perhaps it’s time changed our approach. Healthcare organizations have spent years waiting for incumbent vendors to make their systems interoperable. However, there is little incentive […].
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
Goldman Sachs, Texas Health Resources back eVisit’s $45M round to scale virtual care for health systems. hlandi. Mon, 09/20/2021 - 21:19.
Healthcare IT Today
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
For the 71st episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re looking forward to this Fall in our Health IT Fall Preview. As we look at all the investment in health IT and the need for so many of these technologies that was pushed forward by COVID, we can expect a lot of exciting things happening […] For the 71st episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re looking forward to this Fall in our Health IT Fall Preview.
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Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
Alpha Medical lands $24M backed by Samsung to expand virtual women's health services. agliadkovskaya. Mon, 09/20/2021 - 15:33.
Healthcare IT Today
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
Cured, a healthcare digital marketing and customer relationship management (CRM) platform, today announced it has closed an oversubscribed $10 million Series A funding round. The round was led by DNA Capital and included participation from new investors CU Healthcare Innovation Fund and UCHealth. Existing investors High Alpha, Waterline Ventures, Matchstick Ventures, and Headwater Ventures also participated.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
CMS suspends Part D enrollment in 2022 for UnitedHealth, Anthem MA plans. rking. Mon, 09/20/2021 - 11:19.
Mobi Health News
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
CareFirst pitches CloseKnit as a way to close healthcare gaps, especially those for primary care.
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Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
CDC announces $2.1B investment into infection control, surveillance across healthcare settings. dmuoio. Mon, 09/20/2021 - 11:36.
Mobi Health News
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
It allows people to get medications and lab tests delivered to their homes, and to access personal care plans and specialists.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
NextGen Healthcare taps former Teladoc exec Sides as new CEO amid boardroom spat. hlandi. Mon, 09/20/2021 - 20:49.
Mobi Health News
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
The company is looking to use this money to expand its reach and build out its product line.
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HIT Consultant
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
Carina Edwards, CEO of Quil. We are incredibly lucky to live in a historically connected world. The internet, smartphones, and technology of all kinds have brought people together in ways unimaginable just a few decades ago. These massive communications paradigm shifts have also left their mark on medicine, although in an unpredictable way. One of the most positive impacts on healthcare hasn’t been a breakthrough treatment or therapy – but an increase in patient engagement and a deep understandi
HIPAA & Health IT
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
The Federal Trade Commission seems to be getting serious about unauthorized disclosures of data collected by health apps. In a Policy Statement issued on September 15, 2021, the FTC says it will enforce its Health Breach Notification Rule, 16 C.F.R. Part 318 (the “Rule”): This Policy Statement serves to clarify the scope of the Rule, and place entities on notice of their ongoing obligation to come clean about breaches.
HIT Consultant
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
David Sides. President and CEO at NextGen. What You Should Know: NextGen Healthcare, Inc. today announced that David Sides has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, effective September 22. Sides brings more than two decades of experience in healthcare information technology and product innovation to NextGen. Prior to joining NextGen, Sides served as Chief Operating Officer of Teladoc Health, the global leader in virtual care, where he led the Company’s worldwide commercial and op
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