It is time to rethink the patient journey. It’s no longer just about how you interact with patients from their first appointment to discharge, but rather the broader ongoing journey to optimal health that occurs largely outside of the provider setting, according to a new survey conducted by Welltok. The "Rethink the Patient Journey" report of more than 1,600 adults found that 84% of respondents would be more loyal to their provider if their overall health and wellbeing were supported outside of
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Georgia Integrates Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs with EHRs Statewide
Appriss Health announced that Georgia is integrating its prescription drug monitoring programs into EHR systems of all prescribers across the state with Appriss Health’s PMP Gateway solution. This is being made possible by a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention grant – so all prescribers can instantly access prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP) information directly in the clinical workflow.Substance use disorder (SUD) is estimated to affect 21 million people, according to a report
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3 Challenges of Healthcare Internet of Things (IoT) Performance Testing
There’s no doubt that the internet of things (IoT) creates a new technological ecosystem in healthcare, helping organizations manage bottlenecks in care and bridging the gap between patients and providers. The list of applications for connected devices in hospitals keeps growing from real-time staff tracking across facilities to ensuring preventive equipment maintenance and 24/7 patient vitals monitoring in ER and resuscitation departments.But care delivery doesn’t stop after discharge. A range
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Philips Launches New IntraSight Interventional App Platform for Image-Guided Therapies
Philips launches new IntraSight interventional applications platform to seamlessly integrate intravascular imaging and physiology applications for image-guided proceduresToday, Philips announced the launch of the new IntraSight interventional applications platform, a comprehensive suite of clinically proven iFR, FFR, IVUS and co-registration modalities that help support physicians in improving care for their cardiac and peripheral vascular patients.Growing Need for Image Guided TherapiesIn
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JPMorgan Chase to Acquire Healthcare Payments Solution InstaMed
JPMorgan Chase & Co., today announced its plan to acquire InstaMed, a Philadelphia-based healthcare payment network provider connecting providers, payers, and consumers on one platform. The acquisition will expand the bank's suite of payment services designed specifically for healthcare consumers, providers, and payers.Why InstaMed?U.S. healthcare spending is over $3 trillion and is challenged by significant transaction friction and inefficiency. Legacy approaches to bill pay, claims
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$100k Hearst Health Prize for Excellence in Population Health Submissions Now Open
This week, Hearst Health announced that submissions are open for the 2020 Hearst Health Prize, an annual award in its 5th year that recognizes outstanding achievement of organizations managing or improving population health in the United States. The call for 2020 submissions was announced in partnership with the Jefferson College of Population Health (JCPH).Hearst Health Prize OverviewThe Hearst Health Prize evaluates implemented projects that demonstrate improved population health outcomes (it
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UPMC Launches New Telemedicine Company to Tackle Infectious Diseases
UPMC, today announced the launch of a new telemedicine-enabled
company to help hospitals address the nationwide shortage of physicians
specializing in infectious diseases. Backed by the world-class ID expertise of
UPMC, the new company named Infectious Disease (ID) Connect aims to improve outcomes while reducing
transfers and keeping patients in their own communities for treatment.
Factors Driving Formation of ID Connect
UPMC’s
network of hospitals has been providing ID services to
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Cerner Launches Near-Site Health Network for Workforce Health Management
Cerner launches near-site health network for workforce health management with the first health center open in Chester County, PA.Cerner, today announced the launch of their new innovative near-site health network for workforce health management, Anuva Health. The offering will combine in person and virtual health care services for employers looking to provide a unique benefit to employees to support improved health and lower costs.Why Anuva Health?As healthcare costs continue to rise, employers
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KPMG, Waystar Integrates Social Determinants of Health Data to Clinical Intelligence Platform
KPMG announced it is integrating social determinants of health (SDoH) data from revenue cycle provider Waystar to KPMG’s Clinical Intelligence (KCI) platform. The integration will harness SDoH data that can help overcome obstacles to medical treatment and affect outcomes to help with care coordination.The Impact of Social Determinants of Health DataSocial, environmental and economic factors – such as transportation, housing, nutrition, and education level – can have a big impact upon medical
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DrChrono Launches Voice Command EHR Feature for Hands-Free Charting
DrChrono Inc., an EHR provider for medical practices, today announced the availability of Chart by Voice for the iPad EHR app. This new feature provides voice command for hands-free charting enabling clinicians to easily maneuver through a patient’s chart and quickly transcribe clinical notes by voice command in the EHR.How ‘Chart by Voice’ WorksThis new feature provides a more streamlined experience for patient encounters as well as faster charting. For example, clinicians can now use voice
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