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AvoMD Raises $5M to Combat Clinician Burnout With No-Code Clinical App Building Platform
AI-Enabled Platform lets Clinicians and Hospitals Build their own Applications that Work for any Specialty, in any Care Setting, for Every Clinician Type AvoMD, a no-code platform enabling clinicians and hospitals to easily make their own apps for use at the point-of-care, announced it has closed $5 million in seed funding led by early-stage venture fund AlleyCorp. AlleyCorp is joined by Las Olas, Epsilon Health, MedMountain Ventures, notable physician angel investors such as Dr. Kavita Patel, Venture Partner at New Enterprise Associates and Senior Policy Advisor at Stanford University, and existing investors Mirae an...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - July 17, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Healthcare IT News Tags: Health IT Company Healthcare IT 500 Startups AlleyCorp AvoMD Brenton Fargnoli MD Columbia University Dr. Kavita Patel Dr. Yair Saperstein Dunamu Epsilon Health Health IT Funding Health IT Fundings Health IT Investment Joonghe Source Type: blogs

Mastering mindfulness: Restoring autonomy and curing burnout for physicians [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join Gail Gazelle, an internal medicine physician, physician coach, and author of Mindful MD: 6 Ways Mindfulness Restores Your Autonomy and Cures Healthcare Burnout, where we explore the transformative power of mindfulness in health care. In this episode, we meet Mira, a physician and Read more… Mastering mindfulness: Restoring autonomy and curing burnout for physicians [PODCAST] originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - July 14, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Podcast Practice Management Source Type: blogs

The case for eliminating recertification by the ABIM
This article explores some of the key reasons why eliminating recertification requirements imposed by the ABIM could Read more… The case for eliminating recertification by the ABIM originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - July 12, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Physician Hospital-Based Medicine Primary Care Source Type: blogs

Modern medicine is disappointing to many of us at the later end of our careers
I graduated from medical school in 1995. I completed an internal medicine and pediatrics residency in 1999, after which I spent three years in private practice, then moved on to a hospitalist practice for the next four years. From there, I transitioned to an ER job, where I have been for the last seventeen years. Read more… Modern medicine is disappointing to many of us at the later end of our careers originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - July 10, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Physician Emergency Medicine Rheumatology Source Type: blogs

Long-term illness: Healing, thriving, and reclaiming your life [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join neurologist Juliet Morgan and internal medicine physician Meghan Jobson as they discuss their book, Long Illness: A Practical Guide to Surviving, Healing, and Thriving. From autoimmune diseases to chronic pain, they share their expertise on navigating the challenges of long-term illnesses. Discover valuable Read more… Long-term illness: Healing, thriving, and reclaiming your life [PODCAST] originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - July 9, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Podcast Primary Care Source Type: blogs

Revealing the hidden impact of skin conditions
During my internal medicine residency, I rotated through various subspecialties, but the one that always gave me thought-provoking perspectives at the end of the day was dermatology. I was very excited to work in derma and learn how to treat basic clinical conditions like acne, hair fall, dermatitis, etc., at the back of my hand. Read more… Revealing the hidden impact of skin conditions originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - July 8, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Conditions Dermatology Source Type: blogs

Weekly Roundup – June 24, 2023
Welcome to our Healthcare IT Today Weekly Roundup. Each week, we’ll be providing a look back at the articles we posted and why they’re important to the healthcare IT community. We hope this gives you a chance to catch up on anything you may have missed during the week. Patients in All Demographics Appreciate Online Payment Options. Ben Broseke at Orthopaedic Institute of Ohio told John Lynn how the practice saved 25% after implementing online payment services, with patients young and old using the service in place of paper billing – once they realized the service was legitimate. Read more… One Health System...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - June 24, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Brian Eastwood Tags: Healthcare IT Healthcare IT Today Weekly Roundup Source Type: blogs

Navigating Population Health Data and HEDIS in an Ambulatory Practice
One of the big challenges ambulatory practices face today is how to navigate the increasingly complicated world of population including things like HEDIS scores.  The good news is that the opportunity to do population health is now there thanks to all of the data that’s available to a healthcare clinic in their EHR.  However, it takes more than just a report to do population health effectively and to ensure their closing the gaps in care. A few years ago. eClinicalWorks introduced a data analysis tool called HEDIS Analytics that brings to the surface gaps in care among a clinical practice’s population.  This...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - June 20, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: John Lynn Tags: Administration Ambulatory Clinical Health IT Company Healthcare IT Regulations Revenue Cycle Management eClinicalWorks eCW Eileen Testa Healthcare IT Video Interviews Healthcare Scene Featured HEDIS HEDIS Analytics HEDIS Scores Source Type: blogs

Can You Follow A Vegan Diet With Hypertension?
Conclusion Returning to our original question—can you follow a vegan diet with hypertension?—current research suggests a tentative ‘yes.’ With thoughtful planning and balanced nutrition, the potential benefits can outweigh the challenges. However, it’s vital to remember that managing hypertension is a multifaceted undertaking, and dietary changes should be just one part of a comprehensive lifestyle and medical management plan. Read also: Can You Consume High-Sodium Foods With Hypertension? Reference Vegetarian Diets and Blood Pressure Among White Subjects: Results from the Adventist H...
Source: The EMT Spot - June 19, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Rotman, MD, FRCPC, PhD Tags: Blood Pressure Source Type: blogs

EHRs must do more to help combat climate change
Each day, as an internal medicine specialist who practices primary care, I care for patients who are experiencing the brunt of climate change. These patients have various medical conditions due to different causes. However, it is evident that greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution, extreme weather, and heat-related illnesses are major contributors to the development and Read more… EHRs must do more to help combat climate change originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - June 19, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Policy Health IT Source Type: blogs

In An Ironic Twist, the AMA Seeks Alternatives to the Residency Matching Program
Jeffrey A. SingerLast weekend the American Medical Association House of Delegates passed a  resolution tacitly claiming that the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP) is likely anti ‐​competitive and a violation of the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890. The resolution concluded:RESOLVED, That our American Medical Association study alternatives to the current residency and fellowship Match process which would be less restrictive on free market competition for applicants. (Directive to Take Action)This is quite surprising, given that the AMA was a  co‐​defendant, along with the Association of American Medical Col...
Source: Cato-at-liberty - June 14, 2023 Category: American Health Authors: Jeffrey A. Singer Source Type: blogs

Nurse-physician collaboration for superior patient care [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join us as we host Angel J. Mena, an internal medicine physician and health care executive, along with Ali Morin, a nurse and health care executive. In this episode, we explore the importance of strong nurse-physician relationships in achieving optimal patient outcomes. Our guests Read more… Nurse-physician collaboration for superior patient care [PODCAST] originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - June 12, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Podcast Hospital-Based Medicine Source Type: blogs

Unveiling the truth about medical cannabis [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join us in this insightful episode as we welcome Peter Grinspoon, an internal medicine physician specializing in medical cannabis. Peter enlightens us on the current landscape of medical cannabis, focusing on its potential benefits for patients. We delve into the challenges doctors face in Read more… Unveiling the truth about medical cannabis [PODCAST] originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - June 11, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Podcast Psychiatry Source Type: blogs

Breaking free from limiting habits: Unveiling the path to your full potential [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join us as we explore the habits that might be making your life harder than necessary. Our guest, Cindy Tsai, an internal medicine physician, shares valuable insights into common obstacles that hinder personal growth and alignment. From excessive device usage to self-doubt, we discuss Read more… Breaking free from limiting habits: Unveiling the path to your full potential [PODCAST] originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - June 10, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Podcast Primary Care Source Type: blogs

AI-driven solutions for burnout, patient empathy, and worker shortage
A recent Medpage Today article reviews a research article published in JAMA Internal Medicine. Nidhi Subbaraman, in a topic-related Wall Street Journal article, also reviews this JAMA article and several pilot AI doctor response programs currently undergoing clinical testing. Both of these reviews indicate that AI-created responses to patient-driven online questions posed to doctors are viewed Read more… AI-driven solutions for burnout, patient empathy, and worker shortage originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - June 9, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Tech Health IT Source Type: blogs