Thursday, March 27, 2014

Update: House votes to delay ICD-10 within temporary SGR fix

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After a fiery debate on the House floor that nearly ended when Rep. John J. Duncan (R-TN) declared the bill had the requisite two-thirds m...

Revisiting how Christensen’s “disruption innovation” in healthcare means decentralization

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By:  Jonah Comstock  | Mar 26, 2014    The term “disruptive innovation” has become so much of a buzz word, it’s not uncommon to hear it ...
Wednesday, March 26, 2014

What's in your Patient Portal???

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Now consider what could be in your portal… A revolutionary new way to engage and empower all stakeholders in the healthcare lear...
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Patient enrollment, use, and satisfaction with patient portals

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Many physicians are adopting patient portals in response to governmental incentives for meaningful use (MU), but the stage 2 requirements ...

The next-generation set of standards for patient-centered medical homes, called PCMH 2014.

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The National Committee for Quality Assurance has released a next-generation set of standards for patient-centered medical homes, called PC...
Tuesday, March 25, 2014

LA doctors practice speeding up trauma care

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WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (AP) - Before the car-wreck victim reached the emergency room, doctors, residents and nurses at Cedars-Sinai Medica...

Medical advice without visit to a doctor

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E-visit a doctor: A new service allows patients to send an electronic message to Sanford Clinic, hear back from a doctor and have a pres...
Sunday, March 23, 2014

Nintendo CEO outlines plan to move into health-related entertainment

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Boxed in by rivals in video games, Nintendo outlined its plan to redefine itself as a health-oriented entertainment company in the com...
Saturday, March 22, 2014

The Glucose Grizzly Challenge - We Need Your Help!!!

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Unpredictable blood sugar swings, including a record amount of carbs, has made for difficult going this season. Practices have taken pl...
Friday, March 21, 2014

Do Consumers Understand Their Health Terms? New Health Literacy Innovations' Survey Suggests

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When it comes to understanding basic health information, many Americans do not understand simple terms, even some of America's biggest...
Thursday, March 20, 2014

Humana deal to help Medicare members

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If you’re one of Humana’s 41,000 Medicare Advantage members in Franklin, Fairfield, Licking and Delaware counties, you can expect your fam...

Welltok acquires Seattle mobile health company Mindbloom

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Welltok Inc., a Denver health-optimization company, continued its growth Thursday by acquiring Mindbloom, a Seattle mobile health company ...
Friday, March 14, 2014

Practice Anatomy and Physiology for ICD-10 with the NEW GAME "Wellness World Series"

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Welcome Back Ladies and Gentleman! This may prove to be one of the most exciting finishes of the World Wellness Series ever! The home...

Health providers may experience information and financial loss during transition to ICD-10

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Health providers may experience information and financial loss during the mandated conversion from the current International Classificatio...
Thursday, March 13, 2014

Are your patients fluent in the language of their disease?

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What are you doing to empower your patients into healthier behaviors? What tools have you giving them to support the journey to wellne...