Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 19, 2024

The world of healthcare is ever-evolving, especially when new technology is being adopted. Although we were forced into fully remote operations with COVID-19, we have been making modifications along the way and have discovered how beneficial it can be to our organizations and our patients. One such new area is healthcare at home.

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HIT Consultant

APRIL 5, 2023

Available on Android and iOS and equipped with tools to promote healthy lifestyles, the Patientory app aggregates medical information and easily integrates with popular mobile apps and wearables to showcase users’ vitals in a uniform dashboard.

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HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 31, 2022

However, organizations subject to HIPAA – and their workforces – must take care how social media is used to avoid violations of HIPAA and the Federal Trade Commission Act. How can covered entities and business associates implement controls that flag potential HIPAA violations on social media? What are the FTC Social Media Rules?

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 12, 2023

Factors such as an aging population, an increased prevalence of chronic conditions and rising costs for medical technology and prescription drugs have all contributed to the surge in healthcare expenses. By providing a range of resources and support, health plans can help their members stay healthy and minimize their healthcare costs.

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Health Populi

APRIL 16, 2024

This post follows up Part 1 of a two-part series I’ve prepared in advance of the AHIP 2024 conference where I’ll be brainstorming these scenarios with a panel of folks who know their stuff in technology, health care and hospital systems, retail health, and pharmacy, among other key issues.

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 1, 2024

Internet-based tracking and coaching are being employed wherever health becomes a matter of lifestyle. Technologies can reach into every detail of a patient’s life: how to eat when they visit a buffet, where’s a good place to take a walk nearby, etc. “Accessibility is key,” says Church.

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HIT Consultant

APRIL 25, 2024

A great way to mitigate this type of fragmented care is to engage members in a way that helps them better understand their unique health needs and how best to utilize their benefits for the best outcomes and lowest costs. How to promote member engagement The word “engagement” is not the same as “touches.”

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Caaring for pets — like walking your dog, which has lots of proof-points for healthy aging, for example — is a wonderfully engaging health-promoting activity, for mind, body, and spirit. Happy, Healthy You. (Oh, Remember: health is social , and we can go farther, together). Happy Big Game.

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 6, 2023

A shortage of doctors Monroe County Hospital to shut down labor and delivery unit ALASKA Report: Alaskans dogged by chronic diseases and many lack healthy lifestyles or regular screenings She received chemo in two states. Why did it cost so much more in Alaska? Silver Springs Blvd.

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 6, 2023

A shortage of doctors Monroe County Hospital to shut down labor and delivery unit ALASKA Report: Alaskans dogged by chronic diseases and many lack healthy lifestyles or regular screenings She received chemo in two states. Why did it cost so much more in Alaska? Silver Springs Blvd.

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Health Populi

JANUARY 21, 2022

These goals are re-shaping how consumers want to interact with companies and organizations in their daily lives. For example: 72% of consumers believe that companies have a big role to play in the availability and access of healthy food for all, with a growing appreciation for self-care using food-as-medicine (up 13% in the U.S.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Here’s a look at how 11 area hospitals ranked Kentucky’s registered nurse median salary ranks 38th in U.S. Lawsuit: Humana accused of using AI to deny claims Beshear sees better health for Kentucky as a possible legacy ‘Like an extra set of eyes.’ system turns profit for 1st time in 4 years Mass.

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Hall Render

MARCH 8, 2024

CT lacks receivership authority Connecticut awarded $5M prejudgment remedy from defunct nursing school Bill to allow chambers, trade groups to pool members for health benefits gains support Many CT towns, cities still deciding how to spend opioid funds D.C. NATIONAL 34.5% A $20 million stand-alone ER is coming to D.C.

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