Health informatics

Teladoc Health to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences

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Monday, November 4, 2019
Articles, Health informatics, Technology, Telemedicine, Teladoc, Assistive technology, Telehealth, Piper Jaffray

Piper Jaffray 31st Annual Healthcare Conference in New York on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, which will include a presentation by both Mr. Gorevic and Ms. Murthy at 12:00 p.m. Eastern time.

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  • Piper Jaffray 31st Annual Healthcare Conference in New York on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, which will include a presentation by both Mr. Gorevic and Ms. Murthy at 12:00 p.m. Eastern time.
  • A mission-driven organization, Teladoc Health, Inc. is successfully transforming how people access and experience healthcare, with a focus on high quality, lower costs, and improved outcomes around the world.
  • The companys award-winning, integrated clinical solutions are inclusive of telehealth, expert medical services, AI and analytics, and licensable platform services.
  • With more than 2,000 employees, the organization delivers care in 130 countries and in more than 30 languages, partnering with employers, hospitals and health systems, and insurers to transform care delivery.

OneOncology Study Reveals Important Insights for Value-Based Care

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Monday, November 4, 2019
Healthcare reform in the United States, Managed care, Health Economics, Health informatics, Healthcare quality, Oncology Care Model

OneOncology's physician leadership is actively engaged to help the CMS and commercial payers structure the most appropriate value-based arrangements for patients and practices.

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  • OneOncology's physician leadership is actively engaged to help the CMS and commercial payers structure the most appropriate value-based arrangements for patients and practices.
  • For practices to succeed and not get left behind, they'll need to lead through implementation, research and education."
  • The study showed that in over half of the 118 lung cancer episodes with expenditures above the OCM baseline target there were no emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and post-acute care stays.
  • OneOncology is comprised of four large community oncology practices representing over 250 physicians practicing at more than 130 sites of care across the United States.

Cambridge University Hospitals Reap Significant Cost and Clinical Workflow Savings with Capsule MDI Implementation

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Monday, November 4, 2019
Health informatics, Medical device connectivity, Medical device

Powered by Capsule Technologies' Medical Device Information Platform, CUH capitalized on comprehensive medical device connectivity and data management in a single solution.

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  • Powered by Capsule Technologies' Medical Device Information Platform, CUH capitalized on comprehensive medical device connectivity and data management in a single solution.
  • As a result, CUH reports the automated documentation capability has saved an estimated 2.6 million ($3.15M USD) in equivalent staff time.
  • "With Capsule, medical device data is automatically and immediately transferred into our EPR," said Dr. Afzal Chaudhry, CUH's chief medical information officer.
  • Capsule Technologies is a leading global provider of medical device integration for hospitals and healthcare organisations.

Lower ACA Premiums May Mask Higher Overall Health Insurance Expenses as Out-of-Pocket Costs Rise for Consumers in 2020, According to eHealth Analysis

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Friday, November 1, 2019
Economy, Health informatics, Service industries, Finance, Health insurance, Insurance, eHealth, eHealthInsurance

"It's great news for consumers that premiums have stabilized and many people will see their monthly costs drop.

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  • "It's great news for consumers that premiums have stabilized and many people will see their monthly costs drop.
  • A recent eHealth survey showed that the number one thing people worry about when they need medical care is their out-of-pocket costs.
  • eHealth offers thousands of individual, family and small business health plans underwritten by many of the nation's leading health insurance companies.
  • eHealth (through its subsidiaries) is licensed to sell health insurance in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Iris Telehealth Awarded Behavioral Healthcare Accreditation from The Joint Commission

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Friday, November 1, 2019
Health, Mental health, Other Health, Articles, Health informatics, Health, Telemedicine, Technology, Telepsychiatry, Assistive technology, Joint Commission, Telehealth, The Joint Commission, Iris Telehealth

Iris Telehealth, the leading provider of telepsychiatry services, has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Behavioral Healthcare Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards.

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  • Iris Telehealth, the leading provider of telepsychiatry services, has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Behavioral Healthcare Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards.
  • During the visit, a Joint Commission reviewer evaluated compliance with Behavioral Healthcare standards spanning several areas, including an environment of care, leadership, medication management, and IT security protocols.
  • "Iris Telehealth is committed to providing outstanding, patient-centered care to our clinics and hospitals," said Dr. Tarik Shaheen, Founder and CEO, Iris Telehealth.
  • Joint Commission accreditation is recognized nationwide as a symbol of quality that reflects an organization's commitment to meeting certain performance standards.

DAS Health Acquires Automated Medical Systems

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Friday, November 1, 2019
Health, Health information technology, Patient safety, Electronic health records, Articles, Health informatics, Healthcare in the United States

Tampa, FL, Nov. 01, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DAS Health, an industry leader in health IT and management, announced today it

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  • Tampa, FL, Nov. 01, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DAS Health, an industry leader in health IT and management, announced today it
    completed the acquisition of Automated Medical Systems, a healthcare IT company based in Valdosta,
    GA, with clients in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Texas and New York.
  • As part of DAS growth strategy,
    this most recent expansion further strengthens their position in the US healthcare technology space.
  • DAS Health actively serves nearly 15,000 total healthcare professionals nationwide.
  • said David Lingefelt, CEO of Automated Medical Systems of the transition; I truly feel
    Automated Medical Systems clients will now have a substantially improved value proposition, as DAS
    Healths award-winning offerings are robust, including practice management and EHR software sales,
    support and hosting, revenue cycle management (RCM), managed IT services, security risk assessments
    (SRA), MIPS/MACRA reporting & consulting, mental & behavioral health screenings, chronic care
    management, and other value-based care solutions.

Reliq Health Technologies, Inc. Selected as Technology Partner by Leading US Case Management Services Firm

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Friday, November 1, 2019
Articles, Health, Health informatics, Health care, Telemedicine, Assistive technology, Telehealth, Medical terminology, Case management, Chronic care management, Remote patient monitoring, eHealth

(Encinitas, CA; Irving, TX), a subsidiary of Del Mar Health, to use Reliqs iUGO CARE Remote Patient Monitoring & Chronic Care Management (RPM/CCM) technology platform.

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  • (Encinitas, CA; Irving, TX), a subsidiary of Del Mar Health, to use Reliqs iUGO CARE Remote Patient Monitoring & Chronic Care Management (RPM/CCM) technology platform.
  • Achieve Health Management (AHM) is a patient monitoring and case management services company, and a subsidiary of Del Mar Health.
  • Del Mar Health and its subsidiaries provide patient monitoring and case management services to nearly 70,000 people across the United States who are coping with chronic conditions.
  • AHM offers affordable monitoring and case management options by leveraging a highly skilled, multilingual and credentialed community-based workforce comprised of telehealth physicians, nurses, health coaches and case managers.

TSI Healthcare Partners with OTTO Health to Bring Telehealth to Patients and Providers

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Thursday, October 31, 2019
Articles, Health informatics, Technology, Telehealth, Electronic health records

As healthcare technology continues to evolve, this partnership will propel TSI Healthcare's providers into the next era of healthcare consumerism and increased reimbursements.

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  • As healthcare technology continues to evolve, this partnership will propel TSI Healthcare's providers into the next era of healthcare consumerism and increased reimbursements.
  • "OTTO Health is proud to partner with an organization as committed to customer service as TSI Healthcare," said Sarah Green, CEO at OTTO Health.
  • TSI Healthcare, founded in 1997, is a national leader in the sales and support of customized NextGen Practice Management and Electronic Health Record solutions.
  • OTTO Health is a Telehealth platform that seamlessly integrates into EHRs, allowing providers to have video visits with their patients as part of their normal workflows.

252 Scheduling Technology Solutions Available In The Health & Human Service Field Offerings: An OPEN MINDS Analysis

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Thursday, October 31, 2019
Electronic health records, United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health, Articles, Health informatics, Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, Healthcare in the United States, Telehealth, Certification Commission for Healthcare Information Technology

HealthTechNavigator.org is the only online directory laser-focused on health care technology specifically for the Health and Human Services sector.

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  • HealthTechNavigator.org is the only online directory laser-focused on health care technology specifically for the Health and Human Services sector.
  • With over 2,800 products, from nearly 1,000 vendors, and organized by 45 HHS-relevant categories, HealthTechNavigator.org is the most comprehensive Health and Human Services technology resource.
  • HealthTechNavigator.org connects providers and tech vendors, closes the gap between them, and restores order to what has been the chaos of understanding technology designed for the Health and Human Services sector.
  • OPEN MINDS is an award-winning information source, executive education provider, and business solutions firm specializing in the domains of health and human services serving consumers with chronic conditions and complex support needs.

Validic, Trapollo Collaborate to Deliver Hardware, Software Services to Support Remote Patient Monitoring Programs with Hundreds of Connected Devices

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Thursday, October 31, 2019
Articles, Health informatics, Technology, Connected health, Telehealth, Scalability

"We are proud to work with Validic to offer healthcare companies an award-winning software solution for remote monitoring.

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  • "We are proud to work with Validic to offer healthcare companies an award-winning software solution for remote monitoring.
  • These devices or device kits are provisioned, shipped and managed by Trapollo, who also provides patients with technical support for the setup and use of devices.
  • "By adding Trapollo's operational expertise, we broaden the industry's ability to scale remote monitoring programs and our ability to support organizations in improving health."
  • Learn more about Trapollo 's connected health services and Validic Impact 's scalable remote monitoring solution.