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Is there anything wearable technology can’t do?

We’ve been bombarded with news about the latest innovations in mobile health in recent years, especially with the introduction of the iPhone 6 and Apple Watch. The IMS Institute for Healthcare Informatics believes devices such as these will get people to becoming in charge of their own health. 

Do you think wearable devices have a solid place in the future of healthcare?

Infographic source: Healthcareglobal.com

#wearables #health technology #science #tech #healthcare #apple watch

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5 Tips for Eating Healthy on Super Bowl Sunday

Although it’s not a crime to indulge in your favorite foods and desserts a little bit during your Super Bowl party, it’s important to eat healthy during this year’s much anticipated game. No matter who you’re rooting for, be sure to keep these tips in mind!

Water is your friend. You’re probably going be working up a sweat from jumping up and down whenever your team scores a touchdown (hopefully!) Skip the soda and keep ice-cold bottles of water around to help energize your muscles and control calories.

Try new, healthier recipes. Remember, healthier does not mean less tasty! Replace the mozzarella sticks and nachos for some of health.com’s super healthy and delicious Super Bowl snacks. Who knew lemon-drop chicken wings, zucchini fries, and artichoke dip would each be under 200 calories?!

Control your portions. While intently watching the screen you’re less likely to pay attention to what you’re eating, which may lead to unknowingly consuming more calories than you should. Before the big game, plan out your menu and determine what amounts are suggested, and what portions may be excessive.

Get your friends in on game plan. You’ll feel more motivated to eat healthier if your peers are doing the same. A group effort will benefit everyone if you keep each other in check during the game!

Dance it off! Surely one of the best and easiest forms of exercise, dancing during this year’s halftime show will help burn calories faster! It won’t be hard; after all Katy Perry is taking the stage with hits like “This is How We Do” and “Dark Horse”— but this just in, Missy Elliott will be joining the pop star during the show! The duo will definitely make you lose control.

#super bowl #health #5 tips #healthy living #patriots #seahawks

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We’re about to transform the #healthcare space forever. Are you in? Here’s your chance to invest in Hoolux Medical!

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Health Media Network, SITO Launch Mobile Point-of-Care Ad Network - 10/17/2014

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VIDEO: The Internet of Things is changing doctor behavior. Find out the future of house calls now that doctors are engaging more patients online.

#mHealth #digitalhealth #eHealth #mobilehealth #Healthcare

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10 Places Where #HealthIT Is Transforming Breast Cancer

Survival rates and quality of life for breast cancer patients and survivors are increasing; so what does the latest in health information technology have to do with this good news?

These technologies are bringing us one or two steps closer to finding a cure this National Breast Cancer Awareness Month:

State-of-the-art Digital Mammogram Screenings @ the Women’s Imaging Center at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, where comfort is the central goal along with offering patients secure and educational results. http://ow.ly/CnqOu

Evelyn Lauder’s Breast Cancer Research Foundation will give more than $47 million this year to hundreds of scientists who have achieved grand milestones in their study to further and effectively steer the way to a cure. See the grantees @ http://bit.ly/1pbSc8C

Robotic technology originally used at NASA is now being used for breast cancer biopsies to improve accuracy and higher precision. "It's everything we would want it to be, because first of all it may reduce burden on the health-care system, but it also shows that this technology is not unique to space,” says Pierre Jean, director at the Canadian Space Agency. http://ow.ly/CnBVW

New technology could help women diagnosed with specific breast cancers avoid nonessential treatment. A UK startup firm is developing a treatment that uses the objective evaluation of software rather than the subjective judgement of a pathologist to improve accuracy of diagnosis. http://ow.ly/CovZH

New 3D technology including 3D breast tomosynthesis and ultrasound might take the place of the 2D technology we use today for detecting breast cancer. Such devices will be able to detect hidden sections otherwise undiscovered by conventional mammograms. http://ow.ly/Coyt

Breast cancer survivors have fertile new hopes of motherhood after chemotherapy. Holly Lefkow, RN at at South Florida Institute for Reproductive Medicine, notes fertility methods 20 years ago were “unlikely”. Now, preserving eggs or embryos before treatment can have high success rates for cancer patients. http://ow.ly/CoDnu

The ultrasound elastography— a test which comprehensively differentiates between health and cancerous tissues in mammograms is the latest in breast cancer diagnosis technology. Clinicians practice reading these tests by using “the virtual breast” to help improve test results. http://ow.ly/CoGV

Genetic Technologies Limited has just launched BREVAGenplus in the US, an easy to use test that determines clinical risk factors. Results from the test will better inform physicians and patients and prompt more effective treatments. http://ow.ly/CoODd

Surgical oncologist, Anita Johnson highlights the MarginProbe System, a test that assists surgeons in detecting cancerous cells in removed tissues, and states that improvements in new technologies used for treatments is helping increase survival rates. http://ow.ly/CoT9d

“My Breast Cancer Journey” is the newest app from health startup Willowglade Technologies, and it aims to assist breast cancer patients with information resources and support for recovery process. http://ow.ly/CoTcx

#breastcancerawareness #healthIT #healthcare

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Video: These 2nd graders in Ocean City, MD are learning how to take their blood pressure, identify healthy food choices, and how to speak and communicate with doctors!

Happy #HealthLiteracyMonth

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so.very.necessary. 

monday feels.

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As the Oct. 31 deadline approaches, teams bidding for the contract include Epic, Cerner and AllScripts.

Hoolux Money Mondays: Tech firms bid for $11 billion dollar military healthcare contract... 

#HealthIT #digitalhealth #healthcare #mHealth #eHealth #EHR

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Get educated on the symptoms of breast cancer and treatments available.

#breast cancer awareness month #breast cancer #BCSM #cancer

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Health Literacy: Learning is the best medicine

Improving health literacy can have a major impact on individual and public health.

#health literacy #health literacy month #healthcare #health

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Three Key Factors That Influence Poor Health Literacy

A national survey conducted by the Department of Education found that only 1 in 10 Americans have comprehensive understanding about their medical care and health insurance. In result, low health literacy has played a critical role in the economic inefficiency of the U.S. healthcare system. Healthcare costs will continue to increase from an estimated $106 billion to $236 billion annually.

Since the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, insurers have made a conscious effort to improve health literacy, however it is now imperative that providers proceed to locate the source of patient confusion before the next enrollment period in November.

Here are three factors that are usually overlooked by health professionals:

Intimidation – Fear of the unknown is a common contributor to poor communication. Patients are scared to ask questions when it comes to understanding aspects of their health or comprehending basic health instructions.

Complex terminology – Research found that millions of Obamacare consumers were “buying on faith” because they did not understand their basic health plan design. Physicians have to be mindful that their patients are not medical students. A second vocabulary that consists of simpler terms will result in better outcomes for patients.

Anxiety – During a time of urgent care is when patients retain the least amount of information. High levels of stress can serve as a distraction during a time when you have to remember large amounts of information.

ACOs have approached this issue head on through leadership efforts and promotion of educational materials by medical professionals. As health literacy improves, patients will feel more empowered to make efficient health decisions.

To learn more about how the Hoolux Medical Device can influence and foster improved health literacy visit www.HooluxMedical.com.

#health literacy #health literacy month #affordable care act #healthcare

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Do you know what HIPAA is?

#HIPAA #healthcare #ACOs

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Innovation in eHealth helping patients and healthcare professionals

#ehealth #innovation #tech #healthcare

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PBS Idea Channel asks How Much Can Data Improve Your Health in this fun video!

#data #tech #wearables #digital health #youtube #PBS #idea channel

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AdWeek Round-Up: Digital Ads Dominate Panel Discussions

As Advertising Week 2014 came to a close last Friday, one thing was predominated the conversation: Digital. Influencers from across industries weighed in on the state of the marketing and ad industries. Topics included closed loop marketing, native advertising, and social media; panel discussions included “Branded.Content” and “Content Marketing Success Stories,” among others.

Partnership branding was also a key buzzpoint during the week-long discussion. Netflix and The New York Times were used as shining examples of storytelling and consumer engagement The New York Times introduced a social news piece through their brand studio titled, “Women Inmates: Why the Male Model Doesn’t Work”, a collaboration with the popular Netflix show “Orange is the New Black”. For the first time, the revered media platform Netflix, was not seen as a streaming platform but as a company that supports social change according to Tom Foran, chief revenue officer at Outbrain.

“[Netflix is] a transformational company that has the ability to raise awareness of real issues in the world through both its original programming and its sponsorship of journalism.”

Perhaps the most important topic was native advertising through mobile mediums. Today, mobile usage consist of 60% of digital media consumption and many predict that mobile will eventually take the place of the television.

A recent Nielsen report found that 84% of mobile consumers watch television with a second screen. As wearables and smartphones continue to rise, digital marketers scramble to develop creative mobile strategies for consumers. During AdWeek, Heineken was one of many brands that shared their successful mobile marketing tactic that boosted their brand awareness 29%.

The end-all AdWeek 2014 experience was great, but not without it’s flaws. Despite some participation from large pharmaceutical industries, health care was almost completely shut out of the conversation. In addition, there were several lacking opportunities to expand on newer trends in B2B marketing and using social media as way to track successes and failures.

#adweek2014 #advertising week #nyc #digital advertising #tech #social media #marketing #advertising #healthcare

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What is Digital Health? by Paul Sonnier

#digital health #paul sonnier #video #health #healthcare #mhealth #healthit