Author: trident50
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Report: mHealth apps primed to hit mainstream this year
The year 2014 will be the year mHealth apps hit the mainstream and become as ubiquitous as mobile games, personal time management software and retail shopping apps, according to a new report from… read more …read more
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Majority of consumers will share health data, embrace wearable mHealth devices
Consumers are more than willing to share personal data–especially if done anonymously–for mHealth purposes, a new survey from Mavosky Health/Kelton finds. Poll results reveal 90 percent of… read more …read more
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What mHealth app makers need to consider before development
When embarking on mobile app innovations, developers and clinicians need to delve into the root cause and the healthcare ecosystem and avoid a Band-Aid solution, says Stacey Chang, association… read more …read more
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Monday Morning Update 4/28/14
Top News Cover Oregon waves the white flag and shuts down its $248 million health insurance exchange website without having enrolled a single citizen. The state will complete the Medicaid portion of the site for an additional $35 million (federal taxpayers will pay 90 percent of that) and the rest will be turfed off to…
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Moving Forward on Medication Administration Safety at Billings Clinic
At the Billings Clinic in Montana, Jacob Thiesse, PharmD, has been spearheading an important interoperability initiative that is improving medication administration-driven patient safety The Billings Clinic, a pioneering integrated health system based in Billings, Montana, encompasses a multispecialty physician group with 275 physicians and 80 mid-level health professionals, and a 272-bed hospital (St. Vincent’s Hospital),…
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State highlights: Home care workers’ pay and Medicaid budgets; Calif. mental health grants; NYU ER reopens
A new rule from the Obama administration designed to provide better pay and working conditions to 2 million home care workers is forcing many states to rethink how they look at Medicaid payments and may result in higher Medicaid costs. Starting Jan. 1, home care workers in 29 states will, for the first time, be…
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Drug companies that are high Medicare earners spend big on lobbying activities
The 10 drug companies that make the most money from doctors using their products on Medicare patients spent more than $236 million to lobby Congress and the executive branch between 2009 and 2013, according to lobbying records compiled by the Center for Responsive Politics and new federal data. …read more
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Research roundup: Structural concerns in ACOs; public’s view of mandated contraception coverage
The Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) programs reward participating health care provider groups that achieve slower spending growth and high quality of care. …read more
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Is the SHIN-NY “Public Utility” HIE Funding a Model for Other HIE?
I first started working with the New York eHealth Collaborative (NYeC) many years ago when they first organized the Digital Health Conference many years ago. Hopefully they’ll have me back again this year since I’ve really enjoyed our ongoing partnership. Plus, it’s a great way for me to get a deeper look into the New…
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Report: Number of ACOs Ticks Above 500
The number of accountable care organizations (ACOs) has reach more than 500 in total, according to a new report from the consulting firm, Oliver Wyman. The number of accountable care organizations (ACOs) has reach more than 500 in total, according to a new report from the consulting firm, Oliver Wyman. read more …read more