Healthcare It News
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
A brief out this month from the U.S. Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT found an increase in patient portal access and online medical record download rates over the past few years. In 2020, the agency said , about six in 10 individuals throughout the country were offered access to their patient portal, and nearly 40 percent accessed their record at least once.
Electronic Health Reporter
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Healthcare management is not an easy field of expertise. It demands a lot of time and professionalism from those who tackle it. That is exactly why an MBA in healthcare administration and management is available […]. The article MBA In Healthcare: A Quick Guide appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
With the rise of the coronavirus Delta variant, two out of five American adults would use telehealth to get medical care, according to a recent Jarrard poll. It's very clear to one and all that the pandemic has truly brought telemedicine into the mainstream. Use of virtual care spiked big-time last year, and remains in wide use today. And Americans, as the Jarrard poll shows, are still ready to go when it comes to telehealth.
Health Populi
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
In April 2020, telemedicine morphed into mainstream medical care as hospitals and physicians risk-managed exposure to infection by meeting with patients, virtually, when possible. By March 2020, telehealth channels were replacing visits to doctors and emergency departments as shown in the first chart from the CDC’s report on the early pandemic period.
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Healthcare It News
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
Traditionally, healthcare data has centred around clinicians and institutions who largely controlled patient interaction. Lately, however, there has been a shift to consumer-centred systems. This is enabling patients to interact with health professionals and get involved in their own care, leading to greater engagement, improved outcomes and increased satisfaction.
Electronic Health Reporter
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Nicole Leisle, vice president product marketing, Centripoint. Organizations that serve adults with disabilities often operate on shoestring budgets, forcing spending to stay at a minimum and technological advances not prioritized. Many are still using […].
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Mobi Health News
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
Also: BetterUp hires a president to lead its mental health offering, and a study finds retirees that use the internet may be boosting cognitive function.
Healthcare It News
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
The California Consumer Privacy Act, passed in 2018, aims to give consumers more control over their online personal information. A new study published in this month's issue of Health Policy and Technology found, however, that healthcare organizations may face obstacles when it comes to complying with the law. "It’s critical for organizations to proactively comply with CCPA regulations, rather than face expensive legal battles," said Raj Sharman, professor of management scienc
Electronic Health Reporter
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Tom Hickman, U.S. director of business development and sales, Chainyard. The healthcare industry is under intense pressure to improve its efficiency. However, interoperability between technology and various integrated systems presents many challenges that are […].
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Providence health system this week announced the launch of its new Providence National Foundation, which aims to drive philanthropy for technology-driven innovation and clinical research toward whole person care, health equity and more. WHY IT MATTERS. Providence National Foundation will work with local organizations across the seven states covered by the health system: Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington.
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Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
RIP Medical Debt surpasses $5B in total forgiven bills, notches its largest corporate contribution to date. dmuoio. Tue, 09/21/2021 - 13:30.
Healthcare It News
SEPTEMBER 19, 2021
Queensland's Gold Coast Health has set up a bedside terminal solution by health IT provider Rauland Australia to reduce physical interactions in its COVID-19 ward. WHAT IT DOES. Rauland's Concierge platform combines Siemens HiMed bedside terminals and Rauland’s software and services. It supports patient engagement with features including telehealth, on-demand patient education, patient information, electronic meal ordering, patient communications and entertainment.
Electronic Health Reporter
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. You may not pay them much attention. It’s like they’re part of the furniture. Part of both every day and emergency healthcare for patients young and old. But on closer inspection, the medical carts in […]. The article The Importance of Medical Carts In Your Healthcare Facility appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
Seeking to digitally transform their practice, the Academy of Family Physicians India, a non-profit professional academic organisation, has inked a memorandum of understanding with Indian connected healthcare platform Eka Care. WHAT IT'S ABOUT. The Eka Care mobile app provides doctors with a platform to connect with their patients; conduct teleconsultations; manage digital, physical, and ad-hoc appointments; schedule automated follow-ups; create digital prescriptions and reports; and use adv
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Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
Ransomware attacks impact patient care, including increased mortality rates, report finds. agliadkovskaya. Fri, 09/24/2021 - 12:54.
Healthcare IT Today
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
Only a handful of technologies have the power to drive the digital transformation of robust, traditional systems, allowing for fast pacing, like those that exist in healthcare. This trailblazing technology relies on the most advanced services to offer flexibility, automatization, and the much-needed personalization in the medical landscape. It can be successfully applied to a […].
Mobi Health News
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
According to a new report by the UAE’s Informa Markets and Omnia Health Insights, healthtech and value-based healthcare are more important than ever. But challenges remain.
HIT Consultant
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
Michael Fratkin, MD, FAAHPM, Chief Medical Officer at Vynca. More and more people are living with serious illnesses such as cancer, heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and liver disease. The National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP) reports that 60 percent of U.S. adults have a chronic disease, which is the leading cause of death and disability and the leading driver of healthcare costs.
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Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
CMS official says Medicaid must cover Aduhelm as industry awaits national coverage decision. pminemyer. Thu, 09/23/2021 - 10:54.
Healthcare IT Today
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
We’re excited to share the topic and questions for this week’s #HITsm chat happening Friday, 9/24 at Noon ET (9 AM PT). This week’s chat will be hosted by Abner Mason (@abnermason) from @ConsejoSano_US on the topic “Culture’s Role in Healthcare.” Contrary to the image that “Leave It to Beaver” might have you believe, the U.S. […].
Mobi Health News
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
The Wall Street Journal reports that the work on the feature could be born out of collaborations with UCLA and Biogen.
HIT Consultant
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
What You Should Know: – NOCD , a Chicago-based provider of obsessive compulsive-disorder (OCD) treatment raises $33M in Series B funding led by F-Prime Capital , with Eight Roads Ventures , and Kaiser Permanente Ventures participating along with existing investors including 7wireVentures , Health Enterprise Partners (HEP) , and Chicago Ventures. – The funds will be used to expand NOCD’s community, reach people earlier in their treatment journey, and offer additional services to assis
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Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Aetna hit with class-action lawsuit alleging discriminatory policies for mental health treatment. hlandi. Thu, 09/23/2021 - 17:16.
Healthcare IT Today
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
Creating healthcare data is easy. Wrangling it so that it is sharable, useable, and valuable is challenging. In fact, it may be the one thing that prevents healthcare organizations from utilizing advanced technologies like AI, machine learning, and predictive analytics. The good news is that it can be done, you just have to choose the […].
Mobi Health News
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
Information obtained through a tool used to quantify a patient's brain tissue volume is used to enhance dementia diagnosis.
HIT Consultant
SEPTEMBER 19, 2021
The implementation of remote healthcare — telehealth services — reformed medicine. The infamous pandemic accelerated the growth of the already substantially expanding industry. With the skyrocketing investment in virtual care, new legal regulations that expand the possibilities of remote healthcare, the telehealth industry is predicted to expand from $3 billion to $250 billion.
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Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
How many employees have hospitals lost to vaccine mandates? Here are the numbers so far. dmuoio. Thu, 09/23/2021 - 15:38.
Healthcare IT Today
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Hinge Health acquires wrnch, combining computer vision and motion sensors to deliver the most comprehensive and personalized digital physical therapy Hinge Health, the world’s #1 Digital Musculoskeletal Clinic™, has acquired wrnch, developer of the leading computer vision platform for measuring human motion. wrnch’s three-dimensional motion-tracking technology enables the same precise tracking of full-body movement used […].
Mobi Health News
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Meru said the funds will be used to grow nationwide, add employer and payer partnerships, and expand its coaching service.
HIT Consultant
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
Arik Ben Ishay, CEO & Co-Founder of Biobeat. 2020 saw three factors combine to define the future of “Hospital at Home” care in a way that will become a new care reality over the coming years. Changing Patient Attitudes. Patients became more reluctant and concerned about going to hospital s. The fear of contracting illnesses such as Healthcare Acquired Infections (HAIs), like sepsis, is a real and legitimate concern.
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