Archives for May 2016
Fitbit CEO hints at expanding healthcare strategy, FDA-cleared devices09 May 2016
Fitbit CEO James Park spoke quite a bit about his product’s potential for a wider role in healthcare. He... Continue Reading
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Medical Error Identified As Third Leading Cause Of Death09 May 2016
The new report brings together evidence from multiple studies and CDC information that determines over 250,000 people die every year... Continue Reading
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Walking speed could be a new indicator of health09 May 2016
Walking speed is making strides toward becoming a key metric of a person’s health with the launch of the 6th... Continue Reading
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May 09, 2016-So, what’s Really In The MACRA Rule From An IT Perspective?09 May 2016
DistilNFO Provider Advisory Monday May 9, 2016 Home | Subscribe Provider Advisory Weekly Top Stories Walking... Continue Reading
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Why Nokia Technologies acquired digital health company Withings02 May 2016
Ramzi Haidamus, President of Nokia Technologies, describes the company’s pending $191 million acquisition of Withings as a “reverse takeover”. “Nokia... Continue Reading
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CMS looks to replace meaningful use health IT incentives02 May 2016
The new program, Advancing Care Information, aims for more flexibility in the IT health care providers use. Medicare’s meaningful use,... Continue Reading
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7 Time-Saving EHR Use Tips to Boost Physician Productivity02 May 2016
There’s an assumption in healthcare that EHRs are too time consuming. With physicians often stating that the more time they... Continue Reading
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Research Shows Link Between EHR and Physician Burnout02 May 2016
Hospitalists’ struggles with the promise and pitfalls of the electronic health record can also impinge on their personal satisfaction with... Continue Reading
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Blockchain health record bank replaces EHRs and EMRs02 May 2016
Blockchain consensus and chain-of-custody for the healthcare supply chain are coming to your neighbourhood. User facing applications, purchase decisions, and... Continue Reading
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At Allina Health, Unlocking the Power of Data02 May 2016
A partnership with a fast-growing analytics vendor has resulted in significant clinical and operational gains for a Minneapolis-based health system... Continue Reading
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