Digital Transformation

This evolution of healthcare involves using technology to improve diagnosis, treatments, monitor patients, enhance hospital operations and culture, and bolster consumer-focused care. This includes virtual reality tools, wearable devices, workflow software, health apps and other digital health tools.

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Key trends among healthcare consumers in 2019

Currently, the way healthcare providers process patient billing and payment doesn’t totally line up with consumers’ desires and expectations.

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Wearables accurately predict patient outcomes

A wrist-worn step tracker is an adequate tool to measure exercise capacity and the health status of patients, replacing a standardized six-minute walking test in a clinical setting, according to new research from Intermountain Healthcare.

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Humana’s digital health hub ramping up new projects

Health insurance giant Humana is hoping to make its new digital health hub in Boston look and feel like a technology startup.

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AHIMA19: Optimizing revenue cycle management for 2020

With patients seeing higher medical bills than ever and healthcare costs continuing to rise, healthcare organizations need to stay on top of the revenue cycle to ensure they can capture payments and be prepared for changes in 2020.

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Medical records, data easily found online through insecure networks

Sensitive information of more than 5 million U.S. patients, including medical records and data, are easily discoverable due to insufficient protections.

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Google, Mayo Clinic announce 10-year partnership

Two major companies are joining forces in a 10-year strategic partnership to accelerate healthcare innovation through digital technologies.

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Healthcare organizations fight EHR accessibility

As the Trump administration pushes forth plans to make electronic health records accessible through apps, medical organizations are pushing back, citing privacy concerns, according to The New York Times.

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CMS updates Medicare Plan Finder for usability

CMS is updating its Medicare Plan Finder for the first time in a decade.