Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
DECEMBER 23, 2020
Research published this week in Mayo Clinic Proceedings found that COVID-19 patients who received care at Mayo Clinic had favorable outcomes compared to those reported nationally. One factor contributing to those favorable outcomes, said researchers , was the clinic's remote monitoring capabilities allowing for early detection of complications or clinical deterioration.
Healthcare IT Today
DECEMBER 22, 2020
CMS has released a proposed rule that will require Medicaid managed care plans and other insurers offering products on the ACA Exchanges to support the sharing of patient data amongst themselves. The announcement follows the release of the Interoperability and Patient Access final rule in July, which requires all health plans doing business with the […].
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Mobi Health News
DECEMBER 22, 2020
Insurtech company Oscar has confidentially filed to go public, it announced Monday. The New York City-based startup submitted a draft registration statement for its proposed initial public offering to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, but the size and price range for the IPO has yet to be determined.
McBrayer Law Blog
DECEMBER 23, 2020
Posted In Coronavirus , Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act , COVID-19 After nine months of negotiations and stalemates, Congress finally reached an agreement for a $900 billion relief package on December 20, 2020. Included are many familiar provisions from the March CARES Act, with a particular emphasis on small business benefits and relief for health care providers.
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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
DECEMBER 21, 2020
Philips announced this past week that it will acquire BioTelemetry, a provider of remote cardiac diagnostics and monitoring, for $2.8 billion. The transaction is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2021. The Pennsylvania-based BioTelemetry provides remote cardiac monitoring, centralized core laboratory services for clinical trials, remote blood glucose monitoring and original equipment manufacturing for healthcare and clinical research customers.
Healthcare IT Today
DECEMBER 22, 2020
I’m always slightly bothered when people say that telehealth has seen a massive explosion thanks to COVID-19. While it’s true that live video telehealth visits have seen hockey stick style growth because of COVID-19, there are actually a wide variety of telehealth options. Although, each of these areas of telehealth are quite different and have […].
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HealthStream
DECEMBER 23, 2020
Opioid Abuse-focused education is essential and must address more than just the epidemic, including safe opioid use for conditions such as chronic pain, the risks of opioid use, and how to identify and manage opioid use disorder (OUD).
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
DECEMBER 22, 2020
Primary topic: Patient Engagement Disable Auto Tagging: Short Headline: Connected data ecosystems transforming delivery of healthcare Featured Decision Content: Region Tag: Global Edition Right Now:
Healthcare IT Today
DECEMBER 24, 2020
Today, EverCommerce, a leading service commerce platform, completed the acquisition of Updox, a complete healthcare communication platform for in-person and virtual care. Headquartered in Dublin, OH, Updox serves more than 560,000 users across healthcare practices, health systems and pharmacies and more than 210 million patients. It facilitated over 3.5 million telehealth visits since March and […].
Mobi Health News
DECEMBER 22, 2020
There was no shortage of variety among the 2020 healthcare initiatives from Alphabet's major business units.
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HealthStream
DECEMBER 22, 2020
Professionalism in nursing means providing top-quality care to patients, while also upholding the values of accountability, respect, and integrity. It is one of the most importance competencies for a successful nurse.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
DECEMBER 21, 2020
Primary topic: Telehealth Disable Auto Tagging: Short Headline: How Verizon is disrupting telehealth in surprising ways Featured Decision Content: Region Tag: Global Edition Sponsor: Verizon Right Now:
Healthcare IT Today
DECEMBER 19, 2020
Note: In case you missed the other 12 Days of #HITChristmas, you can start with the first day here along with the story behind #HITChristmas or read all 12 days here as they are published. On the 7th Day of #HITChristmas we’re excited to feature, Julie Gerdeman, CEO at HealthPay24. Tell us a little bit about yourself and HealthPay24. […].
Mobi Health News
DECEMBER 23, 2020
Last week the European Commission signed off on the merger, on the condition that Google follows through with a handful of commitments.
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HealthStream
DECEMBER 21, 2020
COVID-19 has exposed gaps in our system that have left many vulnerable—particularly communities of color and those with preexisting mental health diagnoses.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
DECEMBER 21, 2020
Primary topic: Quality and Safety Disable Auto Tagging: Short Headline: How Healthvana is innovating delivery of COVID-19 test results Featured Decision Content: Region Tag: Global Edition Right Now:
Healthcare IT Today
DECEMBER 21, 2020
COVID-19 has put an enormous financial strain on physician practices. Many had to shut down or severely restrict the number of patient visits. Although telehealth did help, it also introduced new billing and claims processing complexities. Having good revenue cycle management (RCM) processes will be key as healthcare recovers from the pandemic. I sat down […].
Mobi Health News
DECEMBER 23, 2020
Investors smashed the quarterly and annual digital health funding records of years past.
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HealthStream
DECEMBER 23, 2020
A look back at the growth of epidemics in the U.S., one of the healthcare megatrends HealthStream has been following for the last decade.
Redox
DECEMBER 22, 2020
What if I told you that I talked to the ghost of health crises past, and he was a climate scientist named Dr. Paul Epstein who could tell us why bats are the perfect hosts for spreading pandemic-prone diseases? Would you believe me??? Ok, but what if I also told you that I talked with the ghost of health crises present, and she is a 1920s actress who sounds more like your hipster friend from college with high critiques of governmental and structural inequities that aid in the spread of these vir
Healthcare IT Today
DECEMBER 21, 2020
During a conversation with a friend earlier this week discussing healthcare information security, she made one very important point. She is concerned about her personal data being taken or exposed in a ransomware attack or data breach if she decides to get treatment at one of the facilities near her house. With the numerous ransomware […].
Mobi Health News
DECEMBER 22, 2020
The deal, expected to close in early 2021, also adds considerable R&D strength to the connect fitness company.
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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
DECEMBER 23, 2020
Among the more than 5,500 pages of the coronavirus relief bill passed by Congress this week were a number of provisions aimed at expanding broadband and telehealth services, as well as addressing the needs of rural hospitals. The wide-ranging bill was still embroiled in controversy by Wednesday, with President Donald Trump pushing for more stimulus money for individuals and some members of Congress, such as Rep.
Healthcare IT Today
DECEMBER 20, 2020
Note: In case you missed the other 12 Days of #HITChristmas, you can start with the first day here along with the story behind #HITChristmas or read all 12 days here as they are published. On the 8th Day of #HITChristmas we’re excited to feature, Erin Moriarty Wade a Healthcare Writer and Caregiver. Tell us a little bit about […].
Mobi Health News
DECEMBER 22, 2020
The funds are to continue the UK health tech firm’s international expansion.
Healthcare IT Today
DECEMBER 22, 2020
Note: In case you missed the other 12 Days of #HITChristmas, you can start with the first day here along with the story behind #HITChristmas or read all 12 days here as they are published. On the 10th Day of #HITChristmas we’re excited to feature, Shereese Maynard (@ShereeseMayMba) a HealthTech Strategist. Tell us a little bit about yourself and […].
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Healthcare IT Today
DECEMBER 20, 2020
Kyruus, the leader in provider search and scheduling solutions for health systems, and HealthSparq, a trailblazing healthcare guidance and transparency technology company serving health plans, today announced they are joining forces to lead the next wave of transformation around how people navigate healthcare. HealthSparq will become part of Kyruus, accelerating a groundbreaking platform to connect payer […].
Healthcare IT Today
DECEMBER 23, 2020
The following is a guest article by Kurt Waltenbaugh, CEO at Carrot Health. As millions of healthcare workers begin receiving the first vaccination to protect against COVID-19, public health officials and government leaders continue wrestling with not only the operational challenges of scale—this is the first mass vaccination since smallpox (1958-1977) and polio (1980s-present)—but also […].
Healthcare IT Today
DECEMBER 25, 2020
What an incredible year 2020 has been! At my house we’re celebrating the wonderful day that is Christmas. Nothing quite like the joy of my kids leading up to Christmas and then seeing their wide eyes on Christmas. I hope each of you that celebrate has a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to those who […].
Healthcare IT Today
DECEMBER 24, 2020
As 2020 turned the corner into Spring and COVID became a hashtag, layoffs started and careers were hanging in the balance. Employees who had been with companies for years were all of a sudden unemployed with outdated skills, resumes, and LinkedIn profiles. It’s important to realize that you are in charge of your own career […].
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