Tag: Patient data
Lawsuit accuses Medtronic of sharing patient data
September 6, 2023HME News Staff
DUBLIN – A lawsuit filed against Medtronic alleges that the company’s insulin delivery devices shared patient data with third parties, including Google, in violation of HIPAA and other industry standards, according to online news reports.
The lawsuit, filed by “A.H.” in U.S. District Court in Central California, alleges that Medtronic and its MiniMed and InPen devices transmit personally identifiable information and protected health information to third parties.
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Speaker Q&A: Raymond Gregg: Mind the gap in patient data
February 2, 2023Tracy Orzel
DALLAS - When it comes to patient reporting, physicians are looking for information that goes beyond “box data” to give them a complete picture of overall health, as well as potential gaps in care, says Raymond Gregg, vice president of sales & business development at Encore Healthcare.
Here’s what Gregg, who will host a session at Medtrade on patient reporting and outcome goals, has to say about “minding the gap” and how to intervene.
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higi, Bridge Connector connect patient data
December 4, 2018HME News Staff
CHICAGO - A new collaboration allows for seamless integration between higi health stations using the Health Connect solution, and any EHR or hospital system using Bridge Connector technology to engage with and manage patient data. It also opens the door to connectivity of the higi platform with providers, payers, employers, retailers and others looking to connect with and manage their patient data with real-time risk identification for care intervention and ongoing preventative programs. “With...
Patient Data: Find way to be relevant
December 29, 2017Ryan Ball
A. Most HME providers already have an existing database of patients and capture key information during the intake process; so, what's the next step? What products and strategies are most effective? How can you measure success?As with all marketing, you must find a way to be relevant to the audience; data can help target different products based on demographics and disease state. In addition to understanding patient challenges based on the equipment you provide, timing is also a significant...
Patient Data: Become consultative
November 21, 2017Ryan Ball
A. The first step in creating a direct-to-patient marketing program is to focus on data collection. Collecting data and obtaining written permissions from patients to contact them about not just medically necessary resupply-type items (something all HME providers should be doing), but also other products that have proven effective for patients that utilize the HME item. Providers who, oftentimes, manage the health of thousands of patients suffering from chronic or debilitating disease, must become...
Patient Data; Generate new revenue streams
October 20, 2017Ryan Ball
A. HME providers work with hundreds of thousands of patients every year, helping to better manage illness, and for seniors, provide the ability to age comfortably at home. They provide care and are a trusted source for the products and services patients rely on day in and day out. Who better to provide recommendations on additional products that can enhance the care or quality of living than a patient's trusted in-home HME provider?When it comes to marketing, an HME provider can contact an existing...
Patient Data: Tap into this resource
September 22, 2017Ryan Ball
A. The HME community has faced many challenges over the past few years, from competitive bidding to bundled payment initiatives and audit programs. Providers are left assessing all available options to generate more business and find new revenue streams. HME providers must focus on creating a strong, efficient marketing operation to communicate with referral sources and directly to patients.While many providers don't realize it, there is a new potential revenue stream already at their fingertips:...
CareTouch creates seamless sharing
July 2, 2013HME News Staff
WESTMINSTER, Colo. - CareTouch Communications has added a feature to its CareTouch360 Platform that enables patients and home medical equipment providers to share and store patient data and documentation, according to a press release. The patient can scan or upload documentation into their record, eliminating miscommunication and ensuring everything is up-to-date. “When a patient is able to easily upload a prescription, therapy instructions or other information for their provider to see, nothing...