Healthcare It News

JANUARY 8, 2024

An AI-integrated system can objectively assess hospitalized patient risks and update predictions every 15 minutes in electronic health records. She explained the site-specific validation used to ensure the ML model's effectiveness in predicting clinical deterioration events, like unplanned ICU transfers, within a six- to 18-hour window.

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Health Outcomes Doctors Hospitals 212

HealthIT Answers

MARCH 5, 2023

By Jawanna Henry & Samantha Meklir - In a brief titled The Feasibility of Social Determinants of Health Clinical Decision Support, ONC explores how clinical practice guidelines that include SDOH factors present an opportunity to advance health equity and improve health outcomes.

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Health Outcomes 52

Healthcare It News

JANUARY 2, 2023

These include providing chronic disease patients with access to digital tools and programmes and using predictive analytics to track population health outcomes and SDOH.

Electronic Medical Records 241

Electronic Medical Records Governance Hospitals Health Outcomes 241

Healthcare It News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

At present, Apollo units in Hyderabad and Bangalore have over a thousand beds already equipped with the real-time patient monitoring system; 2,000 more across the network are set to be transformed into connected beds by the end of the year.

Nursing Homes 208

Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals Health Outcomes 208

HIT Consultant

APRIL 24, 2024

Building upon retrospective research from Brigham and Women’s Hospital in 2022, which demonstrated FeelBetter’s ability to predict medication-related adverse events among senior patients and suggest necessary changes to their medication routines, this new investigation aims to further validate its effectiveness.

Hospitals 52

Hospitals Health Outcomes 52

Bill of Health

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

By excluding diverse contributions to the psychedelic field, we risk establishing psychedelic practices that exacerbate racial health inequities (disparities) in which people of color experience worse health outcomes as compared to whites on a population level.

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Governance FDA World Health Health Outcomes 120

Bill of Health

MARCH 10, 2023

Research demonstrates that — in addition to the health harming air pollutants already mentioned — air toxics like benzene are present in the fossil gas that is piped into homes. There is no shortage of data demonstrating that low income and minoritized individuals suffer disparate health outcomes in the United States.

Public Health 241

Public Health COVID-19 Health Outcomes Governance 241

HIT Consultant

MAY 17, 2023

Erin Jospe, Chief Healthcare Advisor, World Wide Technology There has been a newfound effort to highlight and address the disparity in health outcomes for patients who belong to one or more marginalized communities. For example, cyberattacks routinely result in the diversion of ambulances.

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Ransomware Health Outcomes Patient Advocacy 96

Healthcare It News

MAY 8, 2023

But they are also a long-standing challenge to healthcare organizations that can affect the patient's care quality, increase healthcare organization costs and present unnecessary reductions in overall patient access to healthcare appointments. "This ultimately helps reduce the cost of healthcare and aid better patient outcomes."

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Doctors Telemedicine Health Outcomes 287

HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Additionally, 80% cite a lack of basic understanding and evidence of AI’s positive impact on health outcomes as risks associated with using AI. Although consumers generally have a positive view of using AI to manage their health, there is hesitancy when it comes to extensive use by physicians.

Doctors 119

Doctors Health Outcomes 119

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 2, 2022

As more data emerges about the use of telemedicine during the pandemic, stakeholders have highlighted its potential importance in addressing disparities in health outcomes. At the same time, elected officials and industry leaders have flagged the possibility that telehealth could potentially worsen inequity. ON THE RECORD.

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Telemedicine Health Outcomes State Policy Public Health 115

Healthcare It News

JANUARY 18, 2022

How do care management interventions to mitigate SDOH as a risk for undesired health outcomes work? Recently, population health management strategies have begun to incorporate evaluations for patients' social needs connected to SDOH, as well as interventions addressing these needs. Twitter: @SiwickiHealthIT.

Health Outcomes 339

Health Outcomes Patient Satisfaction Medicaid Medicaid 339

Healthcare It News

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

It's no surprise that federal and state regulatory compliance, particularly where information sharing is concerned, can present challenges for healthcare organizations. THE LARGER TREND. Sometimes failing to comply can carry a big price tag: The U.S.

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HIPAA COVID-19 Regulatory Compliance Compliance 271

Healthcare It News

AUGUST 27, 2021

Black patients and other patients of color already encounter structural and interpersonal racism within the medical system , which can contribute to poor health outcomes. And health technology can further exacerbate those disparities. WHY IT MATTERS.

COVID-19 273

COVID-19 Health Outcomes 273

Healthcare It News

JUNE 23, 2023

A poor contact center experience with a retailer can be frustrating, but one in healthcare can impact health outcomes, care plan adherence, and even be traumatic to patients or members calling or chatting in a moment of real need.

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US Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Health Outcomes Doctors 239

Healthcare It News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

SA Health and the Commission on Excellence and Innovation in Health (CEIH) recently announced the first go-live of the South Australia Statewide Patient Reported Measures (PRMs) Program. It leverages New Zealand-based The Clinician's ZEDOC solution for the near-real-time collection and reporting of PRMs.

Electronic Medical Records 206

Electronic Medical Records Hospitals Health Outcomes 206

HIT Consultant

MARCH 17, 2024

Retail health centers have the potential to change the landscape of healthcare delivery, but there are challenges to overcome. Patient expectations about provider availability and care coordination can present a challenge for retail centers.

Patient Satisfaction 111

Patient Satisfaction Health Outcomes COVID-19 Doctors 111

HIT Consultant

JUNE 30, 2022

. – The center offers tailored resources, including policy reports, market research, and roundtable educational events, to help health plans, policymakers, and other stakeholders address social issues that impact health and wellbeing, such as housing and food insecurity and insufficient access to transportation.

Medicaid 98

Medicaid Medicaid Health Outcomes 98

HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Medication cost savings available through WebMD RX further improve adherence, resulting in improved health outcomes. Together, we are closing that gap to ensure providers can present patients with the most relevant information, based on the point in their care journey.”.

Health Outcomes 52

Health Outcomes Hospitals 52

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 25, 2021

What is at stake if this goes back to the way it was and physicians are bound to treat only patients physically present in the state in which they are licensed? There will be lost opportunities for patients to achieve the health outcomes they are motivated to or need to obtain.

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Telemedicine HIPAA Licensing Health Outcomes 211

HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Bob Farrell, CEO, mPulse Mobile Over the last several years there’s been significant investment in digital healthcare startups and growth-stage organizations, particularly those showing technical innovation that delivers improved health outcomes and more efficient care delivery models.

Health Outcomes 119

Health Outcomes World Health Nurses Compliance 119

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 4, 2024

Medical research has demonstrated that each person’s metabolism functions uniquely, presenting significant challenges to healthcare providers’ understanding and ability to customize personalized treatment. The RCT continues into its 3rd year with sustained health outcomes. The study demonstrated an average of 16.3

Licensing 103

Licensing Health Outcomes 103

Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Expanding those successful screening practices across departments and practices, like family medicine, maternal and infant health, pediatrics and cardiology, etc. Gathering reliable data for research that can explore associations between positive screens and health outcomes, healthcare utilization and cost.

Medicaid 227

Medicaid Medicaid World Health Health Outcomes 227

HIT Consultant

APRIL 4, 2023

What You Should Know: A new study by Cedars-Sinai investigators describes how ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, may help improve health outcomes for patients with cirrhosis and liver cancer by providing easy-to-understand information about basic knowledge, lifestyle and treatments for these conditions.

Health Outcomes 98

Health Outcomes 98

HIT Consultant

APRIL 4, 2023

What You Should Know: A new study by Cedars-Sinai investigators describes how ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, may help improve health outcomes for patients with cirrhosis and liver cancer by providing easy-to-understand information about basic knowledge, lifestyle and treatments for these conditions.

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Health Outcomes 94

Healthcare It News

MARCH 2, 2022

And so one of the things that we're going to be talking about at HIMSS is not only the environment itself, the healthy information environment, and what that could look like, [but also] how we consume information, how information is constructed – and how that impacts our decision-making, our health behaviors and our health outcomes.

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Public Health COVID-19 Health Outcomes Fraud 231

HIT Consultant

JANUARY 9, 2023

Department of Health & Human Services, only 27.7% of the national need for mental health professionals is actively being met. This scarcity of mental health professionals prevents patients from receiving the care they need, resulting in adverse health outcomes.

Licensing 97

Licensing Health Outcomes Hospitals 97

HIT Consultant

APRIL 12, 2023

David Smith, President at ilumivu There’s an ongoing debate regarding the role that consumer health technology , like wearable health devices (i.e., Because this is a relatively new technology, the scope of its potential impact is, at present, only scraping the surface.

Doctors 98

Doctors FDA Health Outcomes 98

HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 28, 2023

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, more than one in four adults living with a serious mental health issue also has a substance use issue. The unique challenges these individuals face, along with the impact of social determinants of health , present formidable obstacles to their recovery.

Health Care Reform 104

Health Care Reform Health Services Administration Licensing Health Outcomes 104

HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

That is not to say that there is no way to reach them; however, it presents a critical challenge to health plans, providers, and Medicaid agencies. There are plenty of members who utilize Medicaid benefits and provide their health plans and providers with accurate contact information at the point of care.

Medicaid 64

Medicaid Medicaid Health Insurance Health Outcomes 64

HIT Consultant

JULY 18, 2023

A doctor’s office a decade in the future could look very different from a doctor’s office of the present; as AR and virtual reality tools develop, they will fundamentally elevate the quality and convenience of healthcare options for all segments of the population, and the level of healthcare providers can offer and patients can receive.

Doctors 98

Doctors Health Outcomes Nurses 98

HIT Consultant

MARCH 8, 2022

And, health systems have a need to drive loyalty, revenue, and improved health outcomes. Today, that shift represents a mostly untapped opportunity for health systems and providers to connect more effectively, proactively and intelligently with patients.

Health Outcomes 98

Health Outcomes COVID-19 98

HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Christine Lee, Head of Health Partnerships at AnalyticsIQ Understanding the multifaceted dimensions of patient wellness goes beyond the medical symptoms presented in a clinical setting. This nuanced approach facilitates personalized care, better adherence to care plans and improved health outcomes.

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Health Outcomes Hospitals 52

HIT Consultant

APRIL 9, 2024

This is an increase in 2024 for healthcare costs covered by individual and group health plan markets, compared to 6.0% However, these costs impact different populations differently, which is a foundational point to understand and present when talking with leadership. in 2023 and 5.5% in 2022, according to data from PWC.

COVID-19 97

COVID-19 Health Outcomes 97

HIT Consultant

APRIL 26, 2023

It was especially meaningful to have our customers present the wonderful results they are achieving by leveraging our remote patient monitoring and care platform. It’s a wonderful venue to connect with customers, be inspired by what others are doing, and share stories and ideas for innovation.

Health Outcomes 98

Health Outcomes Hospitals 98

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 14, 2022

The virtual caregiver is designed to engage with and help monitor the health of aging, chronically ill and child patients via touchscreen devices placed throughout a residence. "Addison is a. Virtual-reality telemedicine.

FDA 147

FDA Doctors Telemedicine Health Outcomes 147

Healthcare It News

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Today, one in four hospitals, health systems and health plans rely on five or more telehealth platforms, according to a survey by Amwell and HIMSS Analytics. This presents significant obstacles in delivering seamless digital care. It also increases the potential for breakdowns in care.

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COVID-19 Telemedicine Health Outcomes Hospitals 229