Electronic Health Reporter

JUNE 26, 2019

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Mike Braham, CEO, Trapollo. Delivery of care options have evolved quickly over the last decade, as more patients have become comfortable with remote care and connected health services. And while it’s often assumed that younger generations are more eager to adapt to the changing healthcare landscape, services enabled by technology are being adopted by […].

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Mobi Health News

JUNE 24, 2019

Provider organizations have missed the mark with patient experience in the past, but involving patient voices on panels and "listening tours" may be key to improving in the future.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 28, 2019

NewYork-Presbyterian has launched the Hauser Institute for Health Innovation, in recognition of the visionary philanthropy of longtime supporters Rita E. Hauser and Gustave M. Hauser. The Hausers have given more than $50 million to NewYork-Presbyterian in support of the hospital’s innovation programs in health information technology and telemedicine since 2011.

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 26, 2019

The following is a guest article by Christopher Caggiano, MD, FACP, Solutions Director at Allscripts. Some 58% of adults in rural areas say access to high-speed internet is a problem for them, including 24% who say the problem is major, according to 2018 data from Pew Research Center. Healthcare providers, who are especially concerned with costs, […].

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Electronic Health Reporter

JUNE 26, 2019

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Navaneeth Nair, vice president of product, Infinx. Recently, major U.S. health insurance companies have begun implementing prior authorization processes. These insurers do not possess the specialized knowledge needed to determine medical necessity, so they have to shift the responsibility to providers in order to minimize instances of fraud and abuse.

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Mobi Health News

JUNE 24, 2019

The online patient community portal will now be incorporated into UnitedHealth Group's research arm, which is focused on health innovation and improvement.

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 27, 2019

The following is a guest blog post by Heather Haugen & Mia Erickson from Atos Epic continues to gain market share across the healthcare landscape. In 2019, they represent about 33% of the EHR inpatient hospital market share. Many of the largest healthcare organizations have implemented Epic and they remain a strong contender for new implementations […].

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Electronic Health Reporter

JUNE 27, 2019

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Abhinav Shashank, CEO, Innovaccer. Healthcare is one of the fastest-growing segments of the digital universe, with data volumes expected to grow by 48 percent annually. Healthcare applications will be the principal driver of this data growth, with EHR penetration in the US already reaching more than 80 percent and expected to reach 95 percent […].

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Mobi Health News

JUNE 28, 2019

Clinics and systems may self-register on Apple's website, which will allow patients with iPhones to download their records and search for their provider.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 25, 2019

Focus on Workforce Development According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, the United States will see a shortage of between 46,900 and 121,900 physicians by 2032, including both primary care doctors and specialists. How can you minimize the effect of this trend on your healthcare organization? How can you recruit the best people, retain talent you have and ensure a diverse workforce that reflects the patients you serve?

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HealthStream

JUNE 24, 2019

Between the physical demands, the emotional moments, and the stress of thinking under high pressure situations, some personality traits are strong contributors to success in the nursing profession.

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Electronic Health Reporter

JUNE 27, 2019

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Carol Amick, manager of health care services, CompliancePoint. As healthcare providers continue to search for ways to cut costs and increase efficiency, many are outsourcing selected services. One report indicated that 98 percent of the hospitals surveyed were either actively considering outsourcing or had already done so. [1] Outsourcing is expanding beyond non-core functions […].

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Mobi Health News

JUNE 28, 2019

Buzzwords like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning are commonly heard at conferences and industry events and they often conjure up images of robots or killing machines from the Terminator.

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Health Blawg

JUNE 24, 2019

[…] one of NIH’s data management contractor for the All of Us genomic and other health data research project, was found by OIG to have a number of holes in its […].

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 24, 2019

Primary topic: Telehealth Disable Auto Tagging: Short Headline: Kotona is model of the future of digital healthcare Featured Decision Content: Region Tag: Europe/UK

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Electronic Health Reporter

JUNE 25, 2019

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Vyne, a market leader in secure health information exchange and electronic healthcare communication management, announced today it has been acquired by The Jordan Company, L.P., a middle-market-focused private equity firm with original capital commitments in excess of $11 billion.

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Mobi Health News

JUNE 25, 2019

After validating smartphone photoplethysmography against in-clinic ECG, UCSF researchers contextualized heart rate data from nearly 70,000 study participants.

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 25, 2019

We’re excited to share the topic and questions for this week’s #HITsm chat happening Friday, 6/28 at Noon ET (9 AM PT). This week’s chat will be hosted by Dr. Reena Pande (@reena_pande) from @AbleTo_Health on the topic “The State of Behavioral Healthcare” It’s not breaking news that over the past few years behavioral health has become […].

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FACIS® helps organizations mitigate patient and organizational risk. Maintaining compliance and safeguarding against fraud and abuse in today’s changing healthcare landscape can be challenging. Most healthcare organizations screen and monitor providers against the OIG but that’s only ONE of FACIS®’ primary sources. FACIS® pulls data for every taxonomy from the lowest level employee to the highest level licensed professional.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 24, 2019

Primary topic: Telehealth Disable Auto Tagging: Short Headline: Kotona is model of the future of digital healthcare Featured Decision Content:

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Electronic Health Reporter

JUNE 25, 2019

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Lee Horner, CEO, Synzi. Clinician-to-patient communications are typically anchored by in-person, at-home visits. Home health agencies may struggle with understanding the benefits of technology adoption and how it will “work with” traditional check-ins.

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Mobi Health News

JUNE 27, 2019

An unsuccessful pilot is nobody's first choice, but it gives organizations a chance to address their shortcomings and improve their next attempt.

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Health Populi

JUNE 24, 2019

Cost is the major reason why Medicare Advantage plan beneficiaries switch plans, but people who switch also tend to have lower satisfaction scores based on non-cost factors. Those ratings have a lot to do with information and communication, according to J.D. Power’s 2019 Medicare Advantage Plan Study. The Study explores MA beneficiaries’ views on six factors: Coverage and benefits.

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NY Health Law

JUNE 25, 2019

On June 11, the New York Court of Appeals, in Andrew Carothers, M.D., P.C. v. Progressive Insurance Company , 2019 NY Slip Op 04643, decided that an insurer may withhold payment for services provided by a medical services corporation improperly controlled by non-physicians whether or not the medical services corporation acted fraudulently or with fraudulent intent.

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Electronic Health Reporter

JUNE 22, 2019

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. It is evident that the use of mobile apps is making a lot of changes in the current industry. The medical industry is just one of the industries that are being affected by technology and the changing times. There are some mobile apps now that can be used to ensure that patients will get the […].

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Mobi Health News

JUNE 27, 2019

The new money will be put towards sales, marketing and distribution efforts. It will also be used to help develop the company's product line.

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 27, 2019

We like to regularly feature a healthcare IT job that might be of interest to readers. Today, we’re featuring the Epic Analyst (Staff or Senior) – Resolute Hospital Billing position that was recently posted on Healthcare IT Central. This position was posted by ProHealth Care and is available in Wisconsin. Here’s a description of the […].

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HealthStream

JUNE 27, 2019

You have to assess multiple healthcare employee attributes to get a complete picture of his or her level of clinical competency. It is important to measure knowledge, skill level, and emotional intelligence in staff members and then instituting measures to enhance these characteristics.

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Electronic Health Reporter

JUNE 24, 2019

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Vyne Medical announces an agreement with INTEGRIS Health for implementation of its Trace communication management platform. Oklahoma’s largest not-for-profit health system will implement Trace solutions across the system’s eight acute care hospitals and centralized access center.

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Mobi Health News

JUNE 24, 2019

Ten women-led, early-stage healthtech startups with a footprint in Europe will be selected to pitch in Paris in October to win a $50,000 equity-free grant.

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 26, 2019

Vyne, a market leader in secure health information exchange and electronic healthcare communication management, announced today it has been acquired by The Jordan Company, L.P., a middle-market-focused private equity firm with original capital commitments in excess of $11 billion. This new investment supports Vyne’s commitment of providing market-leading healthcare technology and support to thousands of […].

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