Health Populi

JULY 22, 2021

In the Age of COVID, over 90,000 new health apps were released, as the supply of digital therapeutics and wearables grew in 2020. Evidence supporting the use of digital health tools if growing, tracked in Digital Health Trends 2021: Innovation, Evidence, Regulation, and Adoption from IQVIA Institute for Human Data Science. IQVIA has been closely following the growth, investment in, and clinical evidence for digital health since 2013, when I reviewed their first paper on “mHealth” her

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Healthcare Associates

JULY 23, 2021

What To Know About Osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a common type of bone disease that increases the risk of fractures. This bone condition can affect anyone, though men and women aged 50 years and older tend to be at the highest risk. Knowing what causes osteoporosis can empower you to keep your bones healthy and avoid developing this potentially debilitating condition.

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Sheppard Health Law

JULY 20, 2021

On July 16, 2021, Governor Newsom signed California Assembly Bill 150 into law, allowing certain owners of passthrough entities to find a way around the current $10,000 federal cap on state and local tax (SALT) deductions for individuals. The new law, applicable to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2021 and ending before January 1, 2026, allows for many partnerships, limited liability companies taxed as partnerships, and S-Corporations to pay an entity level tax based on electing indiv

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Meditech

JULY 20, 2021

One of the most exciting initiatives that Google has recently undertaken is expanding our support of healthcare providers and their patients. For healthcare organizations, Google’s focus is on providing them with innovative and scalable technology solutions to generate novel insights , improve care delivery, and enable greater efficiencies in the healthcare system.

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Health Populi

JULY 20, 2021

The level of medical debt in America exceeded debt of other types in 2020. Furthermore, the flow of medical debt was greater among health citizens living in states that did not expand Medicaid as part of the Affordable Care Act, compared with patients who reside in Medicaid expansion states, according to an original research essay, Medical Debt in the US, 2009-2020 published in JAMA on 20 July 2021.

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Life Qi

JULY 20, 2021

Every QI coach has a toolbox. It has taken many hours training in how to use the QI tools to develop this toolbox. Your job is to help those who don’t have the same expertise, tools, and techniques to improve patient care. In a coaching session the temptation is to quickly reach into the toolbox and offer a solution. But before we deploy our toolbox, we can learn from the world of coaching how to set up a ‘conversation container’ that will maximise the opportunity for a productive outcome from t

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Healthy Debate

JULY 21, 2021

The post Integrating care to fill the gap for seniors’ physical, mental health appeared first on Healthy Debate.

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Cloud Blogs

JULY 22, 2021

It's hard to believe another year of HIMSS is upon us and given the impact of COVID-19 on our society, we've all had to rethink how we approach connecting with community and engaging with audiences this past year. So, we are delighted that HIMSS21 will be offered both in-person and digitallyso everyone, everywhere can join together. As a sponsor of HIMSS Digital 2021 , within a best-in-class digital environment, we're tailoring digital first experiences with the convenience you need, as healthca

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Clearwave Inc

JULY 19, 2021

Reading Time: 4 minutes Medical practices can outgrow the systems and processes that collect and transfer their patients’ information. A beleaguered system is easily identified by any bottlenecks or band-aids like check-in lines, crowded front desks, dissatisfied patients, overburdened staff and ineffective patient access, schedules or collections. Missed opportunities, such as inaccurate, submitted claims, eligibility verification that’s not automated, or requiring patients to have 1:1 interact

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Advanced Data Systems

JULY 23, 2021

Your doors are open and patients in your community are starting to slowly emerge from sheltering in place. They are tentatively moving toward getting back to normal after the lockdowns instituted during the early days of the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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Health Advances

JULY 21, 2021

By Eric Woo, Analyst; Andrew Briggs, Director; Gary Cheng, Vice President. Summary. Indian biosimilar manufacturers entering developed markets historically have come across with headwinds by regulators flagging manufacturing concerns and the perception of lax Indian biosimilar regulations. Biocon has successfully launched its biosimilars in the US and EU markets and become a key player in this fast-growing market.

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Health Recovery

JULY 20, 2021

Telehealth can play a critical role for both hospice patients and their caregivers as they navigate complex symptoms and medication regimens, difficult prognoses, geographical constraints and care plan confusion.

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Voyage Healthcare

JULY 23, 2021

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) , 34.2 million Americans—just over 1 in 10—have diabetes. 88 million American adults—approximately 1 in 3—have prediabetes. A diabetes diagnosis does not have to be scary. However, having the knowledge you need to properly manage the disease is imperative. A Certified Diabetes Educator can equip you with the tools you need to live a full and healthy life while properly managing your diabetes.

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American College of Healthcare Sciences

JULY 23, 2021

Written by Professor Abbey Skinner , MS, BS, HHP. Drinking plenty of water yet still feeling parched this summer?!?! Sometimes we forget (or never knew in the first place!) that it’s not just water in, water out… the amount, quality, and capability for the water to be absorbed at the cellular level is what hydration is all about! This blog post will teach you proven tips and tricks that will leave you feeling energized with glowing skin, and ready to go out and enjoy the summer sunshine.

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Medcenter

JULY 23, 2021

Q: What is the delta variant? The delta variant is a new version of COVID-19 that transmits much more easily from person to person, about twice as much as the original virus. Q: Am I at risk if I haven’t been vaccinated? Yes. We know that the delta variant can spread like wildfire, particularly through […]. The post If You Haven’t Been Vaccinated Yet, Now’s the Time appeared first on UVM Medical Center Blog.

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Health Recovery

JULY 23, 2021

In the 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule CMS proposed five new CPT codes for Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM). These 5 new codes broaden the use cases for Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) beyond the existing RPM codes. The RTM codes include monitoring for non-physiologic patient data such as musculoskeletal system status, respiratory system status, therapy (medication) adherence, therapy (medication) response, pain, and other conditions.

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Leaders in Healthcare

JULY 22, 2021

Thursday, July 22, 2021 - 18:30 We have extended the deadline for ePoster abstract submissions to 9 August in recognition of the the surge in Covid-19 cases and the additional workload faced by healthcare professionals. We hope this supports those colleagues still looking to share learning and showcase their work and achievements to healthcare leaders across the globe.

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Etactics

JULY 22, 2021

Aside from taking care of patients, one of the primary goals of a doctor is to collect revenue. After all, it’s how it keeps them in business. But this is one of the most challenging business aspects as a provider. Around 56% of American patients delay paying their bills, and some avoid it altogether. In fact, as of 2016, almost 70% of patients with hospital invoices of $500 or less didn’t pay in full.

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Speaker: Paul Weald, Contact Center Innovator

Learn how to streamline productivity and efficiency across your organization with machine learning and artificial intelligence! No matter what industry you're in - healthcare, customer service, sales, and more - it’s easier than you think to reduce wait times, monitor sentiment, and provide enhanced self-service options for all of your users. This means that you can achieve a more consistent and engaging customer experience while reducing sources of friction.

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Health Business Group

JULY 22, 2021

Frank Jackson, Wolters Kluwer. As the 6th of 7 children and a competitive athlete, Frank Jackson was well prepared for the rough and tumble of healthcare. After studying computer science and accounting, he pursued a variety of healthcare analytics roles before jumping into operations at HealthMarkets, where he helped the company pivot as the Affordable Care Act became law.

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Vie Healthcare

JULY 22, 2021

Our culture at VIE Healthcare® is the #1 reason that separates us from other healthcare consulting providers. An attitude of wanting to do things better, of self-improvement and self-development permeates everything we do. The questions we ask ourselves every day are ‘’how can we improve this?’’ and ‘’how can we serve the healthcare sector better in identifying cost savings?’’.

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Leaders in Healthcare

JULY 22, 2021

Friday, July 23, 2021 - 00:15 We are delighted to be bringing together an international faculty of leading experts for this year's conference: Those confirmed so far, include: Sir Menelas Pangalos, Executive Vice-President, R&D BioPharmaceuticals, AstraZeneca. Bola Owolabi, Director – Health Inequalities at NHS England and NHS Improvement; England.

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Sequence Health

JULY 22, 2021

Our world has gone digital. Unfortunately, many medical practices are lagging behind. Even doctors on the cutting edge of their fields find themselves struggling to understand the scale and scope needed for their digital presence. Medical digital marketing is perhaps the most complex aspect of all. And it is indispensable. The right approach ensures that you reach patients searching for medical information online and that your message is tailored so that they are receptive to it.

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CHQ Healthcare

JULY 21, 2021

Many healthcare facilities located in rural and health shortage areas face challenges recruiting physicians , especially in high-demand specialties. However, many physician recruiters have been successful hiring foreign-born physicians to fill open positions and bring much needed care to their communities. These physicians can be a great option for hard-to-fill openings, but it’s important to understand the immigration and employment eligibility process in order to complete a successful hi

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Vie Healthcare

JULY 22, 2021

We have an exciting update to share around business operations innovation in healthcare. In this video, Lisa Miller, CEO and Founder of VIE Healthcare, discusses how they create a centralized operation for purchased services. There’s a lot of focus on clinical and care innovation in healthcare, but we believe it’s equally important to innovate on the business side.

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Osf Healthcare

JULY 20, 2021

Automation is the future of health care and OSF HealthCare is at the forefront. Advanced Analytics, a part of OSF Innovation, is creating partnerships where people and bots can work together to improve efficiency and patient experiences.

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Etactics

JULY 20, 2021

Almost 80 million Americans have problems with medical bills according to a survey published by The Commonwealth Fund. That number of those facing difficulties is up 34% since 2005. If you’re a healthcare professional or practice manager and you read that statistic, it’s discouraging. I could go into further detail based on the survey’s results and break down all of the reasons why so many modern-day patients struggle with paying off their medical debt, but that falls outside the scope of this b

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Speaker: Dr. Ugo Uwaoma, MD, MBA

Due to the impact of COVID-19, integrating telehealth software into practices and organizations has become the new normal. In turn, this has increased the effectiveness of collaborative healthcare by strengthening communication amongst healthcare workers and helping combat the woes of burnout. Communication between patients and healthcare providers has also improved, allowing patients to reach their providers easily and decreasing turnaround time.

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Clearwave Inc

JULY 20, 2021

Reading Time: 2 minutes 23-year healthcare technology veteran will lead Clearwave’s technical vision and the expansion of its patient-engagement platform to help customers redefine the patient experience. Atlanta, July 20, 2021 — Clearwave , a healthcare technology industry leader in digital patient engagement solutions, today announced the appointment of Jennifer Frankenfield as Chief Product Officer.

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Vie Healthcare

JULY 21, 2021

Today I want to talk to you about what we’re learning about telehealth and hybrid care. I see the current situation as a big opportunity for hospitals and healthcare providers to expand their operations further. One of the lessons from the pandemic is we can treat patients well through telehealth. There will always be occasions we need to bring patients into the office, for instance, for physical examinations and diagnostic testing.

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Healthcare Performance

JULY 20, 2021

This blog was also posted on The Compliance & Ethics Blog , the national compliance blog published by the Health Care Compliance Association and the Society of Corporate Compliance & Ethics. One thing I missed during the lock-down days of the pandemic was traveling. Family vacations, of course, but also work travel. For example, several times I have flown to San Antonio, Texas to speak at a healthcare conference.

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Leaders in Healthcare

JULY 19, 2021

Monday, July 19, 2021 - 21:15 Lead the Change: a reset for healthcare. This year’s conference will explore the healthcare leadership needed for the residual and post-pandemic world. We will address the inequalities the pandemic has exposed, and how progress in achieving quality healthcare at scale can only be realised by creating better and fairer systems for all.

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Speaker: Matt McBride, CEO and Co-Founder of Mend

Patient engagement happens before, during, and after interactions. Consumer research has found that in 2021, 64% of US households reported using Telehealth services. In addition 34% of patients would prefer Telehealth visits to in-office visits. Accessible patient engagement technology can help you improve your relationships with your patients while also improving your KPIs.