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Bonus Features – October 1, 2023 – 45 Percent of patients prefer telehealth for minor but urgent issues and much more
This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job. Surveys and Research Nearly 30% of telehealth visits result in an in-person follow-up within three weeks, and nearly half of patients who used telehealth only did it once, according to Trilliant Health’s latest report on t...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - October 1, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Brian Eastwood Tags: Healthcare IT Aaron Tendler Accelecom AccYouRate AdvancedMD Affirm Aiberry Akasa Amwell Apollo MD AvaSure Cedar Christine Davis Costco DAX Copilot Evidium Foresite Capital Google Cloud Gozio Health GrayMatters Health Source Type: blogs

Exploring HIV care and advocacy [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join George Kerr, III, a community health advocate. We delve into the complex world of HIV management, especially among aging individuals. George brings his expertise to the table, discussing “U = U,” aging-related challenges, and the vital role of primary care providers. Join us Read more… Exploring HIV care and advocacy [PODCAST] originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - September 29, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Podcast Infectious Disease Source Type: blogs

Summus Raises $19.5 Million to Expand Solutions Solving the Access Problem in Specialty Care
Fundraise Supports Market Expansion with Summus Emerging as the Premier Clinical Platform to Share and Access High-Quality Specialty Expertise Across the Continuum of Care — Serving Employers, Payers, Health Systems, and Physician Groups Summus, the leading virtual health company focused on specialty care, announced today that it raised $19.5 million to support the company’s continued growth and work to solve the access problem to high-quality physicians. Following a previous investment round in 2022, Summus has now raised $70 million to expand its innovative approach to care. The company’s proprietary mark...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - September 29, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Healthcare IT News Tags: Health IT Company Healthcare IT Danaher Corporation Health IT Funding Health IT Fundings Health IT Investment Julian Flannery Mitchell Rales Rick Buhrman Sator Grove Holdings Summus Source Type: blogs

Assertiveness in health care [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! We’re joined by Beth Boynton, a nurse consultant and author, to discuss the critical role of assertiveness in health care. Explore how assertive communication influences patient safety, workforce well-being, and more. Join us for actionable insights and practical tips to enhance your assertiveness skills Read more… Assertiveness in health care [PODCAST] originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - September 28, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Podcast Primary Care Source Type: blogs

Transforming primary care for physician well-being [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! We sit down with physician executive Christopher Crow to discuss the pressing issue of physician burnout and the need for transformative changes in the primary care model. Join us as we explore the history, causes, and potential solutions to this crisis, with insights from Read more… Transforming primary care for physician well-being [PODCAST] originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - September 27, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Podcast Primary Care Source Type: blogs

Physicians have no autonomy. Here ’ s how to change that.
“Physicians have no autonomy.” I read and hear versions of this every day, expressed with anger, resignation, or both. It’s also called agency, control, and power (as in feeling empowered). I’m the first one to admit that physicians have way less autonomy than in the ten decades that preceded this one. Moving from private practice Read more… Physicians have no autonomy. Here’s how to change that. originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - September 27, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Physician Primary Care Source Type: blogs

Understanding intersex health care [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join Rosemary Eseh-Logue, an internal medicine physician, as we delve into the often-overlooked topic of intersex variations in sexual development. We explore the importance of understanding intersex identities, breaking down misconceptions, and improving health care experiences for intersex individuals. Discover how health care professionals Read more… Understanding intersex health care [PODCAST] originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - September 26, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Podcast Primary Care Source Type: blogs

The erosion of patient care
The Black Eyed Peas asked, “Where is the love?” and that’s what I wonder, too. As medicine – oops, I’m supposed to say “health care” – has become more and more corporate, what has been slipping away is the love. What do I mean by that? There were specific ways we old docs were trained Read more… The erosion of patient care originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - September 26, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Physician Primary Care Source Type: blogs

Beyond The Hype: The Top 5 Digital Health Devices Making A Real Difference In My Life
In the digital health era, an abundance of devices promises to streamline our health and optimize every breath we take. For enthusiasts like us at The Medical Futurist, it’s a realm of fascinating trials, rigorous testing, and delightful discoveries. As Dr. Meskó and the team have experimented with over a hundred devices, we’ve had the pleasure of immersing ourselves in this tech-filled healthcare voyage. While all devices had their moments, five stood out as champions in enhancing our everyday lives and bringing the most practical benefit. Let’s see our subjective list of the top 5 digital health devic...
Source: The Medical Futurist - September 26, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Andrea Koncz Tags: TMF Health Sensors & Trackers digital health smartwatch wearables continous glucose monitoring best digital health devices air quality Source Type: blogs

The Top 5 Digital Health Devices Making A Real Difference In A Healthy Lifestyle
In the digital health era, an abundance of devices promises to streamline our health and optimize every breath we take. For enthusiasts like us at The Medical Futurist, it’s a realm of fascinating trials, rigorous testing, and delightful discoveries. As Dr. Meskó and the team have experimented with over a hundred devices, we’ve had the pleasure of immersing ourselves in this tech-filled healthcare voyage. While all devices had their moments, five stood out as champions in enhancing our everyday lives and bringing the most practical benefit. Let’s see our subjective list of the top 5 digital health devic...
Source: The Medical Futurist - September 26, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Andrea Koncz Tags: TMF Health Sensors & Trackers air quality digital health smartwatch wearables continous glucose monitoring best digital health devices Source Type: blogs

Using the language of art to create work-life balance
Most physicians cite work-life balance as a top priority. Yet there is little clarity on what exactly work-life balance means. Some prefer the term work-life integration, suggesting that work and personal life should be intertwined. Work-life integration is a common buzzword in managerial circles. However, for most physicians, this way of life is already a Read more… Using the language of art to create work-life balance originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - September 25, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Physician Cardiology Primary Care Source Type: blogs

Physician autonomy and patient interactions in corporate health care
Have you noticed that when you try to make an appointment with your primary care physician, you have to wait much longer these days to be seen? And when you do finally walk into the exam room for the appointment, it seems the countdown clock is already in motion. Have you also noticed that the Read more… Physician autonomy and patient interactions in corporate health care originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - September 25, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Conditions Primary Care Source Type: blogs

Lively communication in the service industry
Gaining insight into the customer’s perspective often occurs when one steps into the customer’s shoes, even if it’s in a different service industry. However, it’s crucial to remember that employees are individuals with their own needs. This brings us to a significant question: Should employees engage in lively and perhaps even boisterous conversations while confined Read more… Lively communication in the service industry originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - September 24, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Physician Primary Care Source Type: blogs

Bonus Features – September 24, 2023 – 72 percent of patients say affordability is the biggest challenge for paying medical bills
This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job. News and Studies The American Telemedicine Association released three tools aimed at addressing disparity and inequity in care: Digital Infrastructure Disparities Score and Map, Economic and Social Value-Added Calculator, and a...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - September 24, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Brian Eastwood Tags: Healthcare IT ABOUT Accelecom Accenture Adriana Day AHA AMA Amazon Bedrock Angie Franks Arcadia ATA AVIA Babyscripts Biofourmis Cadence Cedar Censinet CirrusMD CliniComp ClosedLoop Collette Health CrowdStrike Da Source Type: blogs

Morphine + OMI is a bad combination
This is written by Magnus Nossen, with some edits by SmithThis ECG diagnosis will be obvious to the majority of the readers of this blog. It is not obvious for the majority of doctors or even cardiologists. A 50 something male was seen in the emergency room due to typical chest pain. The pain had started the same day about two hours prior to medical contact. Previous medical hx notable for type II DM. The first ECG is shown below.The medical care providers ascribed the patient ' s chest pain to new onset atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response after having viewed the ECG. Do you agree?The presentation ECG ...
Source: Dr. Smith's ECG Blog - September 24, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Magnus Nossen Source Type: blogs