The ONC released a draft of this years “Interoperability Standards Advisory” (ISA) in August and the final 2017 version is scheduled for completion in December. As we prepare to ring in the third year of defining and refining standards for … Read More … Read More
Precision medicine challenges met with “power to the patients”
Posted by Remy Franklin
Our previous posts about precision medicine painted a pretty rosy picture. The $1,000 genome is a reality, and by the end of 2016 the U.S. will have enrolled more participants in precision medicine studies than any other country. Geisinger’s MyCode … Read More … Read More
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Meet Mobius Health at MGMA 2016!
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Dear medical professional, … Read More
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Health Wearables for Livestock
Posted by Remy Franklin
While it’s easy to understand the pet owner who invests $80 in a GPS collar for their dog, you might not expect the same treatment for a cow. But as Modern Farmer magazine reports, livestock wearables are one of the … Read More … Read More
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Will Internet Searches Become Health Data?
Posted by Remy Franklin
“Big data” has become a big buzzword in health care, usually invoking the idea that large sets of data combined with computer-assisted analysis can reveal new patterns and correlations. While big data is often associated with genomic medicine or machine … Read More … Read More
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How can hospitals better address population health?
Posted by Remy Franklin
The healthcare industry is making strides in population health, which leverages holistic care models to improve outcomes while reducing costs. But many organizations struggle to scale existing efforts – an essential step as they role out value-based payment contracts. The … Read More
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Mobile app addresses high rates of HIV among youth
Posted by Remy Franklin
Young people under the age of 25 suffer from HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases at higher than normal rates, in part due to inadequate sex education, persistent stigma and other barriers to getting tested. Fortunately, there’s an app for … Read More
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Do cellphones cause cancer?
Posted by Remy Franklin
While sporadic claims about cellphones and cancer go back several decades, most evidence finds no correlation. But a new study from the National Toxicology Program (NTP) has reignited concerns, which it turns out were never totally debunked in the first … Read More
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Computer vision syndrome affects more than 60 million Americans
Posted by Remy Franklin
Imagine this: you’ve been catching up with your mHealth news, answering some emails, and working on that report due next week. But after a couple hours, it gets harder to focus on your work. You’re vision is a little blurry … Read More
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New activity tracker for a niche sport
Posted by Remy Franklin
Activity tracking wearable devices are one of the fastest growing tech categories, according to a 2016 report from the Consumer Technologies Association. Based on CTA’s survey, 20 percent of U.S. households now own an activity tracking wearable, and 15 percent … Read More
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