Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 17, 2020

"We must make sure that essential telehealth services do not abruptly end with the public health emergency, especially as we look to reorient our healthcare system to deliver 21st century care," said Kvedar. Dr. Karen S. Rheuban, director of the University of Virginia Center for Telehealth, also spoke in favor of Sen.

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HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Use of telehealth spiked to more than 32% of office and outpatient visits by April 2020, thanks in part to a relaxation of certain telehealth regulations designed to enable the continuation of care and minimize the spread of the virus by reducing unnecessary office visits during the public health emergency (PHE).

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

These agencies help maintain the integrity and quality of healthcare services in Idaho , protecting the public and promoting patient safety. Regulations Unique to Idaho To meet the standards of healthcare compliance in Idaho , there are a few additional regulations.

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Health Populi

JANUARY 11, 2021

health citizens’ health engagement given growing financial exposure to health care costs (e.g., Please follow my posts here on Health Populi all this week during the consumer electronics show (100% virtual!) Financial literacy, especially key to U.S. high deductibles, coinsurance, and out-of-pocket copayments).

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 28, 2022

A new bill has been proposed by a bipartisan pair of senators that aims to improve the cybersecurity of the healthcare and public health (HPH) sector, in light of the recent warning from the White House about the increased threat of Russian cyber threats. This makes them a prime target for cyber-attacks,” said Dr. Cassidy.

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Health Populi

MARCH 21, 2019

He shared this image from Cracked Labs which illustrates the many data sources beyond the legacy health care claim that stakeholders can access and, if used for good, can benefit patient care and health outcomes. Marc then presented an intriguing, if disturbing (to me), bar chart of “the future value of your data.”

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Bill of Health

OCTOBER 30, 2023

We are more accustomed to emojis being the characters in a “ cinematic masterpiece ” or the subject of corporate public relations. Health care is no exception. Public Health Awareness First, hospitals might try to reach patients through engaging ads that deploy emojis. All these concerns are valid.

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Healthcare IT Today

JULY 24, 2022

The HHS Office for Civil Rights resolved 11 investigations as part of its HIPAA Right of Access Initiative , issuing fines ranging from $3,500 for a Massachusetts psychiatric consultant to $240,000 for the 17-hospital Memorial Hermann Health System. “It

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AIHC

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The use of AI has advanced patient safety by evaluating data to produce insights, improve decision-making and optimize health outcomes. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) conducted a systematic literature review of AI in patient safety outcomes. According to the American Hospital Association (AHA), yes.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 27, 2023

A Surge in Virtual Health Overnight, the pandemic exposed shortcomings in the healthcare system, leading to widespread adoption of virtual care services by patients and clinicians. of the total market share due to increased adoption to manage chronic conditions and monitor health outcomes.

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

CVS Health, Walgreens each to settle all opioid cases for $5B. HHS releases video on documenting recognized HIPAA security practices. Feds approve program for rural Arkansas health care but it will cost local taxpayers more. Governor Hutchinson Announces Expansion To Rural Health Services With ARHOME Medicaid Program.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

See Latest Data RHODE ISLAND Lifespan’s primary care group transitions to Epic Teenage Depression Rates in Rhode Island Prompt ‘Crisis’ Rhode Island native’s AI company helping predict patient health outcomes Coastal Medical switches to Lifespan’s electronic health record R.I.

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Only with true interoperability will pharmacists be able to increase revenues, collaborate effectively, enhance operating efficiencies, improve health outcomes, and lower the costs of healthcare management. Working with clinical and financial data in today’s extremely complex healthcare environment is extraordinarily challenging.

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Jane Sarashon

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Dr. Wallensky and other public health officials acknowledged “vaccine fatigue” and the relatively low uptake of vaccinations for fending off the coronavirus and the flu as well as other infectious diseases. healthcare system. People may be sick of being sick nationally and globally.

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Hall Render

APRIL 15, 2022

HHS reveals strategy on social determinants of health. HHS extends COVID-19 public health emergency for another 90 days. HHS Seeks Input on Critical HIPAA Enforcement Considerations. Prices are soaring — but not for health care. Renewal of public health emergency expected before April 16 deadline.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 18, 2024

By balancing compliance, innovation, and budget constraints, healthcare organizations will drive better health outcomes, ushering in a more efficient era in healthcare. Gabriel Mecklenburg, Co-Founder & Executive Chairman at Hinge Health Gabriel Mecklenburg shares his predictions on how technology will shape healthcare in 2024.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 6, 2020

The quickly evolving COVID-19 public health emergency has warranted the growing use of telehealth and non-invasive remote monitoring devices to facilitate patient monitoring while reducing patient and healthcare provider contact and possible exposure to the virus.

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Health Populi

JUNE 14, 2019

In health care, this is an underlying tectonic trend with implications for research, translation to therapies, individual treatment plans, population and public health.

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Hall Render

APRIL 14, 2023

NATIONAL 94% of Organizations Experienced a Cyberattack in 2022 AHA blog: Strengthening crisis management in rural health care Biden signs bill ending Covid-19 national emergency Cancer drug shortages are creating dire circumstances for some patients CMS Releases FY24 IPPS Proposed Rule, Seeks to Boost Rates by 2.8%

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

NATIONAL Addressing Staff Burnout In Healthcare Design Amazon completes $3.9B Can Hospitals Change in Time to Keep Them? medical workers 4 takeaways from Braselton hospital expansion presentation HAWAII Hawaii Gov.

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Hall Render

JUNE 23, 2023

News & World Report Louisiana lawmakers regret cutting $100M from proposed state health department budget increase LDH, Hammond Police open investigations after elderly man who left behavior health facility was found dead MAINE CVS Health invests $8.4 What about telehealth? Some patients die waiting.

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Safe Babies Safe Moms launches project using AI to improve maternal and infant health outcomes at Clinton Global Initiative 2023 Meeting DELAWARE Del. Here’s how it works Kaiser workers in DC, Virginia, Maryland authorize strike D.C. So far, Georgia has only one Bull Realty Brokers $5.9M

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 15, 2023

NATIONAL AHA pushes back on HHS proposal to penalize hospitals for cyberattacks AHA urges Congress to oppose H.R. Newsom seeks changes to California’s new healthcare wage law Prime completes California hospital sale Rare disease tech company was rolled up two years ago.

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Hall Render

MARCH 22, 2024

Banner Health to expand clinical AI to 33 hospitals, 6 states Banner reports $282.8M Nevada Medicaid must cover abortion services, judge rules Clark County health rankings improve, but physicians per capita still well below U.S. family sues hospital over life-altering injuries Calif.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Dunleavy proposes extending Medicaid coverage for new mothers ARIZONA Banner Health pays $1.25M penalty over HIPAA failures from 2016 breach Arizona nursing school at risk of losing accreditation St. Luke’s Health System says it will lay off workers in Idaho. million to UMass Memorial Health Care for COVID-19 costs Four Mass.

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