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4 Technologies That Are Transforming the Nursing Profession

by HITC Staff 01/20/2021 Leave a Comment

Technologies That Are Transforming the Nursing Profession

There is almost no profession that technology hasn’t improved or changed in some way. At the touch of a button, we can order our groceries for delivery to our door. In the near future, drones may become commonplace for mail delivery. Every small change is making a significant difference. Therefore, it makes sense for the nursing profession and medical industry to see dramatic technological advancements, as well. However, some stand out from the crowd more than others, such as the
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Transitioning from Traditional to E-Fax: How Healthcare Communications are Transforming Post-COVID

by Michael Morgan, CEO of Updox 01/15/2021 Leave a Comment

Telehealth After COVID-19: What's Next for the Healthcare Industry?

Michael Morgan, CEO of Updox The majority of industries have decreased or eliminated their use of the traditional fax machine over the past decade, including aviation, retail, and even finance. While the healthcare industry is at the forefront of disease research and treatment, however, it is still heavily reliant on this aging technology.  Traditional fax has become ubiquitous in healthcare. It worked for health systems for many years, but the overwhelming volume of patient data and
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Xealth’s CEO Shares Impact of Digital Health in 2020 and What’s Ahead in 2021

by Fred Pennic 01/07/2021 Leave a Comment

Xealth’s CEO Shares Impact of Digital Health in 2020 and What’s Ahead in 2021

Mike McSherry, CEO & Co-founder of Xealth HIT Consultant sat down with Mike McSherry, CEO, and co-founder of Seattle-based digital prescription platform Xealth to discuss digital health lessons learned in 2020 and what we can expect in 2021. As Xealth’s CEO, Mike also works with Duke Health, UPMC, Atrium Health, and The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin health network where he uses his background in digital health to connect patients and care teams outside of traditional
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20 COVID-19 Predictions and Trends for 2021 – Executive Roundup

by Fred Pennic 01/05/2021 Leave a Comment

20 COVID-19 Predictions and Trends for 2021 - Executive Roundup

Dr. Justin Graham, Chief Medical Officer, GYANT The rapid development of a COVID-19 vaccine is a monumental achievement, but it does nothing to address our extremely fragmented healthcare system. In 2021, policymakers must create and extend incentives to providers to work together to keep patients healthy rather than maximize profit. The pandemic has devastated the traditional fee-for-service budgets of many healthcare systems, and it isn't clear they will ever be able to catch up without
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M&A: EverCommerce Acquires Healthcare Communication Platform Updox

by Fred Pennic 12/24/2020 Leave a Comment

EverCommerce Acquires Healthcare Communication Platform Updox

What You Should Know: - Service commerce platform EverCommerce acquires Dublin, OH-based Updox, a healthcare communication platform for in-person and virtual care. -  The acquisition expands EverCommerce’s health services portfolio and enables the companies to further their shared goal of simplifying the business of healthcare and facilitating the growth of healthcare practices. Today, EverCommerce, a leading service commerce platform, completed the acquisition of Updox, a
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Powered by Doctor on Demand, ArcBest Rolls Out Virtual Primary Care Health Plan to its 13k Employees

by Fred Pennic 12/10/2020 Leave a Comment

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What You Should Know: - Publicly traded logistics company ArcBest announced its deal with Doctor On Demand to introduce its virtual-first health plan to its 13,000 employees, who are largely "essential workers" as long-haul truckers. - Employees appreciated the convenience and safety of 24/7 virtual care – from their homes, from the road – and ArcBest is now doubling down on virtual care for 2021 – and offering a holistic, virtual-first primary care health plan – one where patients see
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Hospitals Hit with Low Volumes, High Expenses, Poor Margins as COVID-19 Cases Mount

by Fred Pennic 11/30/2020 Leave a Comment

Hospitals Hit with Low Volumes, High Expenses, Poor Margins as COVID-19 Cases Mount

What You Should Know: - October was a challenging month for hospitals and health systems nationwide amid ongoing instability spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Kaufman Hall’s latest Hospital Flash Report. - Margins and volumes fell, revenues flattened, and expenses rose as COVID metrics continued to climb and some states moved to retighten social distancing guidelines. - As of Oct. 31, the number of daily U.S. COVID cases reached a high of more than 90,500 and related
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Lean on Your Connected Community of Care in Times of Crisis

by Dr. Keith Kosel, VP at Parkland Center for Clinical Innovation (PCCI) 11/12/2020 Leave a Comment

Is Your Community Ready to be Connected?

Dr. Keith Kosel, Vice President at Parkland Center for Clinical Innovation (PCCI) We’ve all experienced crises in our lives. They may be personal in nature (e.g., involving our interpersonal relationships), organizational (e.g., relating to our employment or retirement income), or nature-made (e.g., floods, tornados, or the COVID-19 pandemic). When crises hit our communities, the impacts can be widespread and far-reaching. Healthcare providers and community-based organizations (CBOs) are
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Rural Hospital Execs Can Beat COVID-19 By Shifting From Reactive to Proactive Care

by Donald Voltz, MD, Aultman Hospital and Eric Tran, Tulane School of Medicine 10/23/2020 Leave a Comment

Rural Hospital Execs Can Beat COVID-19 By Shifting From Reactive to Proactive Care

Eric Tran, Tulane School of MedicineDonald Voltz, MD, Aultman Hospital The COVID-19 virus is ravaging the planet at a scale not seen since the infamous Spanish Flu of the early 1900s, inflicting immense devastation as the U.S. loses more than 200,000 lives and counting. According to CDC statistics, 94% of patient mortalities associated with COVID-19 were simultaneously suffering from preexisting conditions, leaving a mere 6% of victims with COVID-19 as their sole cause of death. However,
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COVID-19’s Amplification of Digital Technology in the Patient Experience

by Dr. Kaveh Safavi, Sr. Managing Director at Accenture 10/16/2020 Leave a Comment

COVID-19’s Amplification of Digital Technology in the Patient Experience

Kaveh Safavi, M.D., J.D., Sr. Managing Director at Accenture In the last decade, the healthcare industry has experienced a rapid rise in digital health solutions that have promised to transform care delivery and improve outcomes. Yet, with change comes skepticism – especially in an industry that is notoriously slow to adopt new technologies and innovations. Despite the industry’s conservative reputation, we have seen an influx of global venture capital funding for digital health services,
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