Wed.Jul 07, 2021

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Lawsuit Brought Against CHIME for their $1 Million Patient ID Challenge

Healthcare IT Today

Back in 2016, CHIME announced a $1 million Patient ID challenge. CHIME teamed up with HeroX (which co-founded the XPRIZE) to run a year-long competition to develop a National Patient ID solution. They planned to announce the $1 million winner in Feb 2017 at the CHIME-HIMSS CIO Forum. Here’s the challenge description from the HeroX […].

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Fitbit patent reveals it could be working on a health monitoring ring

Mobi Health News

The ring could measure biometric data including blood oxygen saturation (SpO2), pulse, blood pressure, glucose levels and more.

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How World War II Impacted, Shaped and Expanded Technology and the Healthcare Field

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Robert Roche, Author of A War on Two Fronts and IT analyst at Blythedale Children’s Hospital. In early Spring 2021 I published my first novel, A War on Two Fronts, now available on Amazon. The story follows American mercenary William Mann who finds himself stranded in Europe during […].

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Assured Allies scores $18.3M to help seniors navigate the aging process

Mobi Health News

The Boston and Tel Aviv-based company includes a predictive analytics tool which helps intervene in a person's aging trajectory.

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Optimizing Medical Waste Management: A Guide to Best Practices

Feeling overwhelmed by medical waste regulations? This comprehensive guide unravels the complexities of medical waste disposal, ensuring you stay compliant and prioritize safety. Inside you'll find: Clear categorization: Learn to precisely classify medical waste for proper handling and disposal. Labeling & Storage: Discover best practices for clear labeling and secure storage of medical waste.

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Featured Health IT Job: Hospital Network & Systems Engineer at Natividad

Healthcare IT Today

We like to regularly feature a healthcare IT job that might be of interest to readers. Today, we’re featuring the Hospital Network & Systems Engineer at Natividad position that was recently posted on Healthcare IT Central. This position was posted by Natividad and is in California. Here’s a description of the position: At Natividad, our […].

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UK menopause clinic Bia Care launches virtual clinic for remote care solutions

Mobi Health News

The clinic aims to improve menopause care by combining technology and personalised treatments.

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Surgeon training company Osso VR closes $27M Series B

Mobi Health News

The company is planning on using the new funds to expand its library and build more capabilities.

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April 2021 State Regulatory Developments

New Jersey Healthcare Blog

Below are the most recent health care related regulatory developments as published in the New Jersey Register in April 2021: On April 5, 2021 at 53 N.J.R 459(a), the Commissioner of Health modified rule N.J.A.C 8:33E-1.4 and -2.3 pursuant to executive order 103, concerning the minimum volume utilization requirements for invasive cardiac diagnostic facilities, cardiac surgical centers, and physicians practicing at those facilities.

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With more mega deals on the table, 2021 has already surpassed last year's funding total, says Rock Health report

Mobi Health News

Halfway through this year, digital health has received $14.7 billion in funding – already more than 2020’s full-year amount of $14.6 billion.

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Dollar General, the Latest Retail Health Destination?

Health Populi

“What if…healthcare happened where we live, work, play, pray and shop, delivering the highest levels of retail experience?” I asked and answered in my book HealthConsuming: From Health Consumer to Health Citizen. The chapter called “The new retail health” began with that “what if,” and much of the book responded with the explanation of patients evolving toward health consumers and, ultimately, health citizens empowered and owning their health and care.

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HIPAA Compliance: Can Your Organization Avoid Costly Government Penalties and Fines?

Colington Consulting was established in 2013 and helps organizations achieve HIPAA compliance and ensures clients stay current with the latest enforcement trends. We provide a full range of HIPAA compliance services and consulting. What separates us from our competitors is our knowledge of HIPAA compliance regulations and their application to each of our client’s particular scenarios and requirements.