Healthcare It News
DECEMBER 16, 2021
Given the growing ubiquity of machine learning and artificial intelligence in healthcare settings, it's become increasingly important to meet patient needs and engage users. And as panelists noted during a HIMSS Machine Learning and AI for Healthcare Forum session this week, designing technology with the user in mind is a vital way to ensure tools become an integral part of workflow.
Electronic Health Reporter
DECEMBER 17, 2021
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. With the new year soon upon us, there’s no time like the present to start establishing some beneficial goals and resolutions that you can set to make 2022 the most enjoyable year yet. One area […]. The article Popular Methods That You Can Utilize To Promote The Most Positive Frame of Mind In 2022 appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
DECEMBER 20, 2021
2020 and 2021 saw the mainstreaming of telehealth and the rise of remote patient monitoring. These changes to the healthcare landscape were helped partly by requirements of the COVID-19 pandemic and partly by the subsequent loosening of telemedicine reimbursement and licensure regulations by the government. But what's to happen in 2022? Will the government and commercial payers continue to reimburse for telemedicine?
Health Populi
DECEMBER 28, 2021
One of my favorite Dr. Seuss characters is the narrator featured in the book, I Had Trouble In Getting to Solla-Sollew. I frequently use this book when conducting futures and scenario planning sessions with clients in health/care. “The story opens with our happy-go-lucky narrator taking a stroll through the Valley of Vung where nothing went wrong,” the Seussblog explains.
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Mobi Health News
DECEMBER 14, 2021
Rock Health’s 2021 Digital Health Consumer Adoption Survey also found an increase in live video telemedicine and a decrease in satisfaction with telehealth compared with in-person care.
Healthcare IT Today
DECEMBER 2, 2021
While telehealth use has made tremendous gains since the emergence of COVID, the technology still sits largely on the sidelines. Telehealth visits are now widely available, but the providers offering these visits aren’t adding new capabilities or even integrating the technology into their overall workflow. In theory, telehealth consults could be enriched with health data […].
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Electronic Health Reporter
DECEMBER 27, 2021
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. If you’re planning to age in place, you want to make sure that you are able to take care of your own health effectively. Unlike in aged care facilities, you’ll need to monitor yourself for […]. The article 7 Medical Tech Products To Help You Age In Place appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
DECEMBER 7, 2021
A group of 16 provider and industry organizations this past week launched a campaign geared toward protecting and expanding access to telehealth. Telehealth Access for America is aimed at educating members of the public about the need to enact permanent legislation around virtual care services. "Without action from Congress, millions of Americans who have come to rely on telehealth services will lose access to the care they value," said AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack in a statement
Health Populi
DECEMBER 27, 2021
In October 2021, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced that Robert Ford, CEO and President of Abbott, would give a keynote speech at CES 2022, the world’s largest annual convention of the technology industry. “This marks the first time in CES history that a healthcare company will take the mainstage for a keynote at the show,” CTA’s press release stated.
Mobi Health News
DECEMBER 3, 2021
The tech giant is planning its own smartwatch with health- and fitness-tracking tools that will live outside the Fitbit brand, according to reporting by Insider.
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Healthcare IT Today
DECEMBER 30, 2021
The following is a guest article by David L. Morris, EVP & Chief Commercial Officer of Cedar Gate Technologies. scientia potentia est – Knowledge is power. Acquiring knowledge through advanced analytics on value-based care is a critical success factor in today’s healthcare market. Value-based care aligns diverse interests, including payers, providers, self-funded employers, third-party administrators, […].
Healthcare It News
DECEMBER 30, 2021
Companies in a variety of industries are leveraging conversational artificial intelligence to better serve customers and support employees. Some healthcare provider organizations are using conversational AI to help caregivers and patients. The technology is being used in healthcare for such things as patient chatbots, medical triaging and patient support, patient data management and access, and access to medical services.
Electronic Health Reporter
DECEMBER 9, 2021
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Trent S. Anderson, chief revenue officer, Bluebird Network. Virtual services have now become the new normal with telehealth being a prime example. Now if we want an annual checkup or consultation, we can talk […]. The article How Telehealth Relies On Quality Internet Infrastructure appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
DECEMBER 23, 2021
The healthcare industry was starting to recognize the importance of high value data as they moved from fee-for-service reimbursement to value-based care models – but the COVID-19 pandemic made it even more apparent that hospitals need the ability to access and integrate data from multiple sources in order to make meaningful clinical and business decisions.
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Fierce Healthcare
DECEMBER 3, 2021
After court-ordered injunctions, Cleveland Clinic, HCA and other providers hit pause on workforce vaccine mandates. dmuoio. Fri, 12/03/2021 - 16:30.
Mobi Health News
DECEMBER 15, 2021
Digital health companies raised a lot of money this year. Executives and company leaders weigh in on the big funding numbers and the effects on the industry.
Healthcare IT Today
DECEMBER 14, 2021
In recent times, as the demand for proof of COVID vaccination status has climbed, the healthcare industry has scrambled to find effective ways of sharing vaccine data between varied locations. As readers know, sharing any kind of health data is still a best a challenge, but given the circumstances, most parties involved don’t have a […].
Healthcare It News
DECEMBER 22, 2021
With disinformation and confusion about COVID-19 on the rise, effective patient engagement is taking on an even greater role. Studies have shown that engaged patients show improved health outcomes and that effective tools can enhance service delivery. But it's not always simply a question of communicating more. Communicating with impact is the real key – and innovators and vendors are exploring the best ways to do so.
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Electronic Health Reporter
DECEMBER 7, 2021
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. The COVID-19 pandemic jumpstarted digital health innovations accelerating the adoption of new technologies. Daniel Kivatinos, co-president and co-founder of DrChrono, an EverCommerce solution that is developing an essential platform and services for modern medical practices, […].
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
DECEMBER 2, 2021
Zoom announced this week that it had launched an integration option with Cerner's electronic health record platform. The initiative, which is currently available to beta customers , is aimed at facilitating easier access to telehealth from within Cerner's EHR. "With virtual care here to stay, providers must focus on delivering a seamless experience for telehealth visits – one that’s easy, intuitive, and frictionless for patients, and secure, trusted and simple from a cli
Fierce Healthcare
DECEMBER 3, 2021
Out-of-pocket costs may play larger role in telehealth visits than in-person care: survey. rtorrence. Fri, 12/03/2021 - 16:07.
Mobi Health News
DECEMBER 10, 2021
Digital health executives and leaders weigh in on the rise of telehealth and virtual care services and whether their growth kept its momentum this year.
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Healthcare IT Today
DECEMBER 17, 2021
The big news being reported by the Wall Street Journal is that Oracle is talking with Cerner about an acquisition. You may remember that we previously wrote about rumors that Cerner was an acquisition target for Microsoft and Google. While I always felt like those were a bit of a pipe dream, Oracle would be […].
Healthcare It News
DECEMBER 7, 2021
[Ed. note: This story has been updated to include a statement from Cerner.]. In August 2020, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs went live with the first component of its Cerner-developed electronic health record at the VA Central Ohio Healthcare System in Columbus. Two months later, it rolled out the new EHR at the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center in Spokane, Washington.
Electronic Health Reporter
DECEMBER 27, 2021
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. At ACCELQ, we were tired of setting up and managing our own servers. We wanted a platform that was easy to use, required no maintenance, and could scale automatically without us having to worry about […]. The article What Makes ACCELQ API Automation Different From Other Tools?
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
DECEMBER 13, 2021
While there were certainly many clinicians performing telemedicine before COVID-19 struck in early 2020, the pandemic foisted telehealth on countless numbers of additional physicians and nurses, forcing them to get up to speed and feel comfortable with the technology. But many caregivers still struggle with the different paradigm for delivering healthcare.
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Fierce Healthcare
DECEMBER 1, 2021
Carbon Health launches new program with continuous glucose monitors to assess diabetes risk. rtorrence. Wed, 12/01/2021 - 17:47.
Mobi Health News
DECEMBER 20, 2021
Healthcare professionals other than physicians, dentists and veterinarians who have prescribing authority under state law can order prescription digital therapeutics. That could improve access, especially to devices that treat mental health conditions.
Healthcare IT Today
DECEMBER 28, 2021
As most readers know, Oracle Corp. recently agreed to acquire EHR giant Cerner for about $28.3 billion. Oracle has stated that it intends to leverage its existing tools to modernize Cerner’s systems and move them to its Gen2Cloud, a step which shouldn’t be too difficult given that Cerner already runs its key clinical system on […].
Healthcare It News
DECEMBER 1, 2021
As the NHS evolves, many trusts are developing into digitally mature systems, shifting away from the paper-dominated organisations they once were. With the implementation of electronic health records (EHRs), it has become possible to deliver deeper insights into patient illness status, often in real time. This, in turn, facilitates prediction and prevention of diseases; as well as development of patient-specific care pathways, enabling a move from a disease-oriented approach to care to a more pa
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