During a Health IT Policy Committee
meeting yesterday, Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT
officials announced that 72% of Stage 2-eligible hospitals have reported
on all applicable public health measures. The data show just 5% of
Stage 1-eligible hospitals, which are not required to report on those
measures, electronically submitted public health data. FierceEMR et al.Read More
Stage 2 Helps Boost Hospitals' Reporting of Public Health Data
During a Health IT Policy Committee
meeting yesterday, Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT
officials announced that 72% of Stage 2-eligible hospitals have reported
on all applicable public health measures. The data show just 5% of
Stage 1-eligible hospitals, which are not required to report on those
measures, electronically submitted public health data. FierceEMR et al.Read More
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Innovative
new mobile apps will provide a rich source of research data on five
diseases from those who know their conditions best: patients. The data
will be collected and aggregated on a platform developed by an RWJF
grantee, using a software framework developed by Apple. ResearchKit,
a software framework it developed that helps doctors and scientists
conduct medical research by collecting data more frequently and more
accurately from people who are using mobile apps. In addition, Apple
shared news of a suite of five free mobile apps for ResearchKit—two of
which were developed by Sage Bionetworks with RWJF support. Read More
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Apple ResearchKit concerns, potential, analysis
By: MobiHealthNews | Mar 13, 2015
A comprehensive round-up of the most important ResearchKit-related coverage from around the web, including some of the more interesting interviews, concerns, and benefits of Apple’s new initiative. Read More
A comprehensive round-up of the most important ResearchKit-related coverage from around the web, including some of the more interesting interviews, concerns, and benefits of Apple’s new initiative. Read More
What is the Difference Between Telemedicine, Telehealth and mHealth?
Telehealth refers to the provision of healthcare services by the application of telecommunication technologies to enhance access to quality healthcare in rural and urban communities across geographical distances.Telemedicine refers specifically to remote clinical service...One of the most common applications of mHealth is the use of mobile communication devices to educate consumers about preventive healthcare services. Mobile health applications are also used for treatment support, disease surveillance, monitoring epidemic outbreaks and chronic disease management. Read More
Health plan members who use apps are happier with their plan
A J.D. Power survey on health plan satisfaction finds
that mobile apps are a significant role player in helping health plans
increase their member satisfaction, which overall has gone up since last
year.The survey was given to more than 30,000 people spread out across 134 health plans across the United States. They calculated satisfaction on a 1,000 point scale, taking into account coverage and benefits, provider choice, information and communication, claims processing, cost, and customer service.
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Apple announces medical app research platform, ResearchKit
The
first few apps made with ResearchKit include ones focused on research
into Parkinson’s, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, asthma, and breast
cancer. While ResearchKit won’t launch for another month, these first
few ResearchKit-enabled apps are available today.The University of Rochester and Sage Bionetworks worked together to create the Parkinson’s research app, mPower, using Apple’s ResearchKit. mPower aims to make it easier for people to sign up for studies and providing consent to do so. The app can detect symptoms in Parkinson’s patients just by having them say “ahhhh” into the phone.
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Mental Health Professionals Debate Use of EHRs, Incentives
Many mental health professionals are
urging Congress to pass legislation to make them eligible for incentive
payments under the meaningful use program. However, some stakeholders
have raised privacy concerns about the use of electronic health records
by mental health providers. Kaiser Health News/Washington Post.Read More
Helping Patients Navigate the 'Hospital Maze'
Hospital wayfinding with geofencing and beacons...With the vast
majority of patients being on mobile, wayfinding apps are proving to be
great tools for providers to solve the maze madness and to brighten up
the place a bit. By incorporating geofencing and proximity beacons
into their branded apps, hospitals can greatly ease the navigation
process for patients and visitors. Inject a little humor into these
apps, and you can bring the best medicine back into play.
Hospitals can be difficult to navigate, a labyrinth of corridors,
elevators, stairways and mystery doors. Learn how "mobile wayfinding"
can help your patients and their families have a better...Read More
Telehealth services surging despite questions about value
The business of offering consumers virtual visits with physicians is booming modernhealthcare.com
The business of offering consumers virtual
visits with physicians is booming even as questions about the quality of
care and cost effectiveness of those services remain unresolved.
Virtual visits, either by phone or online video connection,
are more convenient and may be as effective as in-person doctor visits. Read More
CityNext: How video collaboration will enhance healthcare delivery
Healthcare and
delivery of care are changing nationwide. People are more conscious than
ever before when it comes to being engaged in their care, and city
leaders can now take advantage of Polycom’s partnership with Microsoft
and enjoy the benefits of voice and video technology thanks to the
CityNext Initiative.CityNext: How video collaboration will enhance healthcare delivery publicsectorview.com
How live, face-to-face interaction, video
collaboration and telemedicine plays a role discharge planning efforts,
transition of care, and care coordination.
National Psychology Board reveals new compact to enhance interstate licensure portability
American Telemedicine Association
The Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB) has released the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT) which is designed to facilitate telehealth and temporary face-to-face practice of psychology across jurisdictional boundaries. The new Compact intends to streamline the licensure process and increase public access to professional psychological services. The PSYPACT is similar in model to the Nurse’s Compact. Each state may opt into an agreement to mutually recognize a psychologist’s state license and exchange information about the licensee’s disciplinary history and background.Read More
The Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB) has released the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT) which is designed to facilitate telehealth and temporary face-to-face practice of psychology across jurisdictional boundaries. The new Compact intends to streamline the licensure process and increase public access to professional psychological services. The PSYPACT is similar in model to the Nurse’s Compact. Each state may opt into an agreement to mutually recognize a psychologist’s state license and exchange information about the licensee’s disciplinary history and background.Read More
Health Application for Seniors
While mobile technology is revolutionizing medicine, tools and
applications that address the needs of seniors remain either limited in
scope or accessibility. “Technology is only useful, if people are able to use it”. This is one
of the mantras of Dr. Mehta, whose goal was to make ZibdyHealth as
simple and intuitive as possible...where information can be shared in a secure manner with caregivers and
family members. This unique aspect of ZibdyHealth takes it from a
simple personal health and wellness tool to something much bigger,
allowing important health information to stay with the patient during
transitions such as hospital discharges, or physician changes, while
allowing caregivers and family members the ability to monitor the health
data of the individual.
Health Application for Seniors sira.ucsd.edu Read More
These steps will ensure effectiveness and success on a Triage Call! #nursetriage
The 10 Critical Steps of Taking a Triage Call - Triagelogic triagelogic.com
This short video introduces the key steps for a nurse to take a patient phone triage call.
Most Elderly Consumers Want Digital Home Health Tools
More than two-thirds of elderly U.S. residents want access to health
care services from home, but a majority say they are concerned current
technology cannot facilitate such capabilities, according to a new survey by Accenture, Modern Healthcare reports (Tahir, Modern Healthcare, 3/2).
67% of elderly respondents said they wanted access to health services in their homes, 66% of respondents are concerned that today's technology is insufficient to do so.
67% of elderly respondents said they wanted access to health services in their homes, 66% of respondents are concerned that today's technology is insufficient to do so.
Meanwhile, 62% of elderly respondents said researching health information was their top reason for going online.
Respondents who said they value technology were more
likely to be proactive in their health care. Specifically, the survey
found that:
- 75% of elderly respondents who value technology said they track their weight digitally, compared with 43% who said they do not value technology; and
- 50% of elderly respondents who value technology said they actively monitor their cholesterol, compared with 31% who do not value technology (Goth, Health Data Management, 3/3/15).
ATA's State Policy Toolkit Outlines Telehealth Policies
The American Telemedicine Association has released a State Policy Toolkit that outlines what specifically comprises good telehealth policy. The
guide also presents concise rebuttals to common arguments that oppose
increased telehealth coverage, as well as stand-alone reasons to support
it. This kit is a trove of useful information on
telemedicine, it exercises brevity while avoiding medical jargon in
order to present the clearest picture of telemedicine possible. Read More
Documenting Better in the New Healthcare?
Do you use scribes to help with documenting? Florida Hospital's David Goldman, D.O., explains the difference they can make.
Goldman isn’t afraid to say what many in healthcare are thinking: current electronic health record (EHR) systems just aren’t that intuitive for doctors. “It’s a computer system with a lot of clicks,” he says. “It cripples and your ability to be as efficient. I’m a productive guy. In a nine hour day, I could probably see 20-30 patients. With an EMR and no scribe, I’d be on the low end. That’s not sustainable.”
iDoctor Could a smartphone be the future of medicine
Why do we treat people like cattle? Eric Topol argues for smart phone healthcare revolution. Watch this http://ow.ly/JJsDn #telehealth
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Want to boost physicians' CPOE compliance? Put nurses in charge
Healthcare IT News healthcareitnews.com
"We have different liaisons assigned to
different specialties and different service lines that really understand
how the nursing process integrates with the physician and vice versa." Read More
Mississippi emerges as leader in telemedicine
Mississippi has a sickly reputation.
The Magnolia State ranks at or near the bottom in most health rankings:
worst infant mortality and most kids born with low birth weight;
second-to-highest rate of obesity and cancer deaths; second from the
last in diabetes outcomes.
But the state is a leader in one aspect of health care:
telemedicine. The state’s only academic hospital has remote connections
with 165 sites, providing specialized services to some of the state’s
most far-flung, medically deprived cities and towns. Mississippi’s
telemedicine program, ranked among the seven best in the country,
has inspired neighboring Arkansas to take bigger steps in some areas of
the field, and the impact of its success is making waves in Washington
as well.
The Magnolia State ranks at or near the bottom in most health rankings:
worst infant mortality and most kids born with low birth weight;
second-to-highest rate of obesity and cancer deaths; second from the
last in diabetes outcomes.
Health Care Cost Institute (HCCI) launches Guroo, price transparency website
The Health Care Cost Institute (HCCI), a non-profit organization, has launched a price transparency website, called Guroo,
to help consumers find national, state, and local pricing information
for common health conditions and services. The data is collected from 40
million anonymized members of four health insurers: Aetna, Assurant
Health, Humana, and UnitedHealthcare. Read More
Study: Decision Support-Enabled Mobile Apps Help Nurse Diagnoses
A study published in the Journal for Nurse Practitioners finds
that nurses who used a mobile device preloaded with an application with
evidence-based decision support tools were far more likely to diagnose
patients for certain health conditions than nurses who used mobile apps
without such tools. Clinical Innovation & Technology et al. Read More
The app that lets deaf people 'hear' phone calls
The Pedius
app was created to help deaf people speak to friends, family and
businesses on the phone using voice recognition and real-time speech
translation.
Scroll down for video
Pedius (pictured) uses voice
recognition and speech translation to make calls more natural. When a
call is made using the app the user types a message on the screen. This
is translated to speech in real time, so the recipient can 'hear' them.
The recipient's spoken response is then immediately translated into text
Dr. Prakasam’s Excellent Social Media Adventure
It was inspiring to read the interview that HCI Senior Editor Gabriel Perna conducted recently with Gnanagurudasan Prakasam, M.D., a pediatric endocrinologist based in Sacramento, California. What Dr. Prakasam has achieved goes beyond a surface “win” do a deeper type of accomplishment, and should be widely noted. And the results speak for themselves: the children whom Dr. Prakash cares for—all 1,500 of them, whto whom he is available 24/7—have a hospital readmissions rate of 5 percent, while the nationwide rate is between 9 and 15 percent. That is a huge breakthrough. Read More
How Miami Telemedicine Helped Haiti
The
earthquake disaster in Haiti gave rise to improved trauma care in the
western hemisphere’s poorest country. And a big reason for that change
can be found 700 miles away in Miami, inside a conference room at
Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center. Read More
Ochsner’s O Bar connects patients with more than 200 health apps
A room
in the Ochsner Center for Primary Care and Wellness has a fleet of five
iPads locked to a bar, each one loaded with all the apps the health
system has vetted and approved. The O Bar is staffed by a technology
specialist that can help patients find out what’s available and help
teach them to download and use the available apps.
“The apps are out there and people are going to get them,” Ochsner’s Chief Clinical Transformation Officer Richard Milani told H&HN Magazine last year. “The smart thing for us to do is get our hands around what we think are pretty good apps and make them more helpful to patients.” Read More
“The apps are out there and people are going to get them,” Ochsner’s Chief Clinical Transformation Officer Richard Milani told H&HN Magazine last year. “The smart thing for us to do is get our hands around what we think are pretty good apps and make them more helpful to patients.” Read More
Google Revamps Results Pages for Health-Related Searches
Google is launching a new search
function that will display a box with relevant health information at the
top of the search results page for health-related queries. The data
displayed are pulled from trusted medical websites and have been vetted
by a team of doctors at Google and another team at the Mayo Clinic. MedCity News et al. Read More
Telemedicne: The Missing Link
There's a lot of hype and excitement about
telehealth, but for it to be the healthcare revolution it promises to
be, it needs a more fully executed connected care delivery model.
We as an industry are not yet ready for this sea change. But this is
coming and it is fundamentally unstoppable. In fact, it
will be a boon. It’s terrifically scalable. It’s terrifically efficient.
And when provider compensation is fundamentally tied to outcomes
(that’s coming too)... Read More
Tablet, app system boosts nurse-patient interaction, treatment experience
A Florida healthcare provider is tapping a mobile app and tablets to
foster better communication among caregivers and enhance its patients'
hospital experiences.Several hospitals within the Tampa-based BayCare Health System are deploying a mobile software-tablet solution to nurse managers who visit patients daily to capture patient feedback and manage patient-related tasks. Read More
Philly's Thomas Jefferson University Hospital turns to telemedicine to boost quality
The hospital has built a program to allow physicians to perform
consultations using video apps so that patients with less-critical needs
are treated in other settings besides the emergency room.
A telemedicine call center helped reduce the rate of readmissions among patients after hospitalization for acute myocardial infarction, according to a study in which a nurse could dispatch a mobile intensive care unit or make other recommendations while consulting with the physician on call.
Meanwhile, Pittsburgh-based Allegheny Health Network is involved in a pilot project that allows patients to speak directly to ER physicians via an iPad connection.
The University of California-San Diego Health System also has a telemedicine pilot program in which on-call physicians who are outside of the hospital remotely link to a telemedicine station to see patients. Read More
A telemedicine call center helped reduce the rate of readmissions among patients after hospitalization for acute myocardial infarction, according to a study in which a nurse could dispatch a mobile intensive care unit or make other recommendations while consulting with the physician on call.
The University of California-San Diego Health System also has a telemedicine pilot program in which on-call physicians who are outside of the hospital remotely link to a telemedicine station to see patients. Read More
ONC Unveils Plan To Realize Basic Interoperability by 2017
January 30, 2015, the Office of the National
Coordinator for Health IT released a draft of its 10-year nationwide
interoperability roadmap, which calls for achieving basic electronic
health data interoperability by 2017. In addition, the draft outlines
four short-term actions and 10 guiding principles for meeting ONC's
goals. Healthcare IT News et al.Read More
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