Tue.Jul 06, 2021

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Is Transparency the Most Disruptive Innovation in Healthcare? – #HITsm Chat Topic

Healthcare IT Today

We’re excited to share the topic and questions for this week’s #HITsm chat happening Friday, 7/9 at Noon ET (9 AM PT). This week’s chat will be hosted by Sarah Krüg (@sarahkrug1) on the topic “Is Transparency the Most Disruptive Innovation in Healthcare?” Trust is one of the most important building blocks in healthcare, and […].

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Canadian researchers build end-of-life predictor tool to support palliative care

Mobi Health News

The RESPECT calculator predicts frail people’s survival to assist caregivers in deciding about end-of-life care and services.

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Patient Access to Results or Wait for the Doctor? #InformationBlocking

Healthcare IT Today

I don’t think any thread has captured the discussion around information blocking and the associated regulations that require sharing results with patients as soon as their available as this thread from Justin Maykel. Here’s what he shared that sparked a strong response from patients and doctors. Called a patient today to tell them their colonoscopy […].

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What is Hospital Automation?

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

This short discussion with a hospital automation expert Devesh Menawat, Director, Hospital Automation, breaks down what the buzz term “hospital automation” actually means in terms of hard deliverables, and delves into the specifics of how automating some aspects of healthcare can benefit clinicians, care teams, informaticists, Biomed/IT, and telehealth and aftercare specialists streamline workflows, minimize manual documentation, enhance the care experience for patients, and extend c

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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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Healthcare Industry Slower To Adopt Digital Tranformation Than Many Other Industries

Healthcare IT Today

New research suggests that healthcare is lagging behind most other industries when it comes to digital transformation efforts. The study, which was released by Precisely and Corinium Global Intelligence, surveyed 300 chief data officers with more than 2,500 employees on how their digital initiatives were going. According to researchers, software and technology companies were particularly […].

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Dubai startup Valeo scores $3M seed funding to develop wellbeing products

Mobi Health News

The app aims to give users customised insights to help gain a holistic understanding of what impacts their overall health, mood and fitness.

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Amedisys Acquisition of Contessa Health Bolsters Analytics, Network Management Capabilities

Mobi Health News

Amedisys will now have access to Contessa health's hospital-at-home and skill nursing facility services.

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At Mount Sinai, RPM provides more equal access to cancer care

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

With eight hospital campuses across the New York metropolitan area and a large regional ambulatory footprint, Mount Sinai is committed to improving health equity and access to care. Its expertise in population health, along with its service to socioeconomically, demographically and culturally varied populations, means Mount Sinai is uniquely positioned to take on the challenge of delivering high-quality care to underserved people.

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Talkspace hires new CMO, One Drop picks up former Sanofi head and more digital health hires

Mobi Health News

Also: Maven welcomes its first CMO, Flume Health adds Haven alum as COO and Nexben hires CTO.

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One Medical employees announce plans to unionize

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Staff members at One Medical, a membership-based primary care company, announced this past week their intention to unionize. According to Workers United, a Service Employees International Union affiliate, the bargaining unit will comprise about 500 staff members, including customer service agents, phlebotomists, administrative workers and assistants, front desk workers and members of the virtual team.

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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.

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Hong Kong Polytechnic University creates optical fibre sensors with health monitoring capabilities

Mobi Health News

The biocompatible microsensors are extremely sensitive to small pressure changes inside the human body.

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Contributed: Why online platforms are a must for mental health professionals

Mobi Health News

COVID-19 has changed the way that mental healthcare is provided.

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Connect America looks to senior care with purchase of Royal Philips' Aging and Caregiving business

Mobi Health News

Together the businesses have 900,000 subscribers.

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