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Baby Boomers Influencing the Future of Healthcare Technology, Says Infiniti Research

The future of healthcare is being shaped by both demographic and technological changes
New and advanced technologies, including robotics and wearables, are changing the way that treatment and diagnoses can be conducted, while greater life expectancy and aging baby boomers are presenting unique challenges to healthcare institutions and systems. Medical equipment manufacturers are also evolving in time with these changes in order to ensure their products are effective, up-to-date, and that they meet market standards and patient expectations. Read the full article.
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The rise and risk of IoT in healthcare

Carson Sweet, co-founder and CTO at CloudPassage, argues why we cannot lose sight of compliance and security measures as IoT plays an increasing role in the healthcare sector
Technology in the healthcare industry has evolved rapidly in recent decades, particularly with the advent of the Internet of Things. Currently, healthcare IoT offers the benefit of significantly increased situational awareness surrounding patient and hospital operations. However, this technology also introduces new and unfamiliar cybersecurity risks with enormous consequences to human life. Read the full article.
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State finds hundreds of medication errors linked to healthcare technology

The majority of errors were attributed to the human-computer interface, workflow and communication, and clinical content, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority says.
Exactly 889 medication error reports submitted to the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority between Jan. 1 and June 30, 2016, listed healthcare information technology as a factor contributing to the error event, according to a new report by the state. Read the full article.
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At the World Health Care Congress, a Search for Transformational Triggers in U.S. Healthcare

On the opening morning of the World Health Care Congress, a look at incentives towards transformational change in U. S. healthcare
While industry leaders agree that transformational change needs to take place in U.S. healthcare, exactly which elements of the healthcare system need to be fixed and how they can be successfully fixed, were questions in high relief on Monday morning at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, D.C., as the annual World Health Care Congress kicked off with its opening keynote session, “Policy and Market Forces Impacting Health Care,” on Monday morning, May 1. Read the full article.
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Building the Healthcare System of the Future

Multiple solutions are being put into play to help determine the future of healthcare.
Healthcare in the United States is changing rapidly. An aging population has increased demand for services and the need to manage healthcare plans and benefits. Technology is becoming a major factor both in the delivery of healthcare and payment for services. Costs continue to soar, and payers are faced with the need to keep premiums low while providing adequate coverage. Read the full article.
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How Do HIPAA Regulations Apply to Wearable Devices?

HIPAA regulations are something that every healthcare organization should be prepared for, but what does HIPAA have to do with wearable devices?
“Both covered entities and business associates should be well-aware of the OCR HIPAA audit program, especially as Phase 2 has been underway for several months now. However, as technology continues to evolve, there are also several areas that could bring confusion to healthcare organizations.” Read the full article.
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Should Accountable Care Organizations Include Social Services?

In order to reduce medical spending and boost patient outcomes, accountable care organizations may need to integrate social services.
“While government agencies, healthcare payers, and medical organizations put their efforts and hopes in advancing accountable care organizations (ACOs), these healthcare delivery reforms lack significant social service interventions, according to a new report from Health Affairs. Investing in social services tend to add value to the quality of accountable care organizations. However, many ACOs under state Medicaid programs and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) tend to lack payment incentives to integrate social services.” Read the full article.
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Big Data Analytics Link Economic Wellness to Population Health

Counties experiencing economic prosperity are more likely to score highly on population health metrics, according to Blue Cross Blue Shield.
“Population health and economic prosperity are intrinsically linked, according to a new nationwide analysis from the Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) Association, giving healthcare providers an even greater incentive to deliver holistic, preventive care to their communities. The BCBS Health Index, created in partnership with Moody’s Analytics, uses big data on more than 40 million beneficiaries of the health payer network to generate detailed insights into health trends on a county level, with a specific focus on chronic diseases and socioeconomic determinates of health.” Read the full article.
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APMs, Health Data Exchange among Top Payer Reform Goals

A new report identifies APMs, health data exchange, patient engagement, and community resources as the top four healthcare reform areas.
“The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) offered policymakers and stakeholders healthcare reform priorities, including alternative payment models (APMs) and health data exchange, that aim to lower overall healthcare costs and improve patient outcomes. The report outlines four priorities that involve designing value-based reimbursement models, improving caregiver and patient engagement, collaborating with communities to build health resources, and advancing healthcare data accessibility and sharing.” Read the full article.
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Payers of the future will need to play nice with providers for the patient’s sake

Market dynamics and business goals will change how health insurers structure themselves, PwC says.
“The healthcare industry is in a perpetual state of flux. However, while the progress may seem to move at a glacial pace, that does not discount the need for healthcare organizations from payers and providers to plan for the future.” Read the full article.
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