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Geisinger saves $560K in pilot integrating video visits into Epic MyChart

Healthcare It News

"Geisinger needed a way of integrating these required steps into the video visit itself to maintain compliance, enable pre-visit readiness, and mirror the information captured prior to in-person encounters." " Patients also could sign the treatment plan, thus enabling compliance with state regulations.

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Regulators warn hospitals and telehealth companies about privacy risks of Meta, Google tracking tech

Fierce Healthcare

Federal regulators are warning hospital systems and telehealth providers about the data privacy risks of using third-party tracking technologies.

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Verizon's BlueJeans Telehealth integrates with Apple Health

Healthcare It News

The Verizon virtual care product BlueJeans Telehealth announced this past week that it had enabled integration with the Apple Health app with the aim of allowing patients to share data with clinicians during telemedicine visits. WHY IT MATTERS. The provider will be able to observe trend lines or screen share it for use during the appointment.

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Integrating AI Co-Pilots: A New Era of Intelligent Healthcare Management

HIT Consultant

Akshay Sharma, Chief AI Officer, Lyric The integration of AI into healthcare workflows presents a tremendous opportunity for transformation –– and for new levels of productivity in a time when administrative functions surrounding claims adjudication, provider reimbursement, and related functions are complicating operations and affecting efficiency.

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A Precise Definition of Microdosing Psychedelics is Needed to Promote Equitable Regulation

Bill Of Health

When we talk about microdosing psychedelics, it’s important we have a mutual understanding of its definition to be able to conduct accurate research, promote regulations, and educate the wider population. Microdoses carry potentially lower risk than higher doses and can integrate into people’s day-to-day lives to help build healthier habits.

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How Will New FDA Hearing Aid Regulations Impact Health Plans?

HIT Consultant

The Food & Drug Administration’s new over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aid regulations are now in effect and health plans are starting to explore what it means for them. The regulations may provide an opportunity for health insurers to attract new members – and retain existing ones – with hearing loss. Expanding membership.

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Somatic Experiencing for Trauma Recovery: Integrating Body-Oriented Techniques in Therapy

Icanotes

Somatic Experiencing for Trauma Recovery: Integrating Body-Oriented Techniques in Therapy Somatic experiencing (SE) is a type of body-centered psychotherapy that incorporates a holistic approach to healing from past trauma. The mind and body store the pain that accompanies scary, stressful and agonizing experiences.