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Looking Ahead at 2022

The future of healthcare: What 2022 could bring

As the shadow of COVID-19 lingers, digital health growth continues to shine. The industry has garnered the attention of investors, big tech and traditional healthcare players in recent years. However, many questions regarding reimbursement, regulation and continued interest loom over the space. In December, MobiHealthNews, along with our sister sites Healthcare IT News and Healthcare Finance News, will take a look ahead at what this uptick in interest and usage will mean for the future of healthcare.

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Where IT leaders should focus their energies in 2022

by David ChouJanuary 28, 2022
One CIO names the technologies and leadership strategies he'll be focused on this year: platform design, 'Virtual Care 3.0' and more.
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No Surprises Act implementation includes telehealth

by Susan MorseJanuary 25, 2022

Independent physician groups, which include telehealth docs, must now accept a rate that someone else has negotiated, expert says. 

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So TEFCA is live. Now what?

by Kat JercichJanuary 24, 2022
Former National Coordinator for Health IT Dr. Don Rucker discusses what's next for interoperability and why he sees TEFCA as a "solid first step."
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Digital therapeutics industry is gaining steam, but usability questions still loom

by Laura LovettJanuary 24, 2022

Participants in HealthTech Build's recent panel discuss the barriers to adoption for digital therapeutics. 

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Top health tech hazards for 2022: cyberattacks, supply chain shortfalls and more

by Kat JercichJanuary 20, 2022
The ECRI Institute's annual report from its Device Evaluation Program reflects enduring ramifications of the pandemic and cautions healthcare leaders about maintaining connectivity.
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How interoperability, increased reimbursement options will drive digital health in 2022

by Emily Olsen January 12, 2022

Glooko CEO Russ Johannesson predicts that the growth in digital health funding will continue this year, and that the push toward interoperability will be critical for the space.

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Penn Medicine CIO: Looking back at 2021 helps shape strategies for 2022

by Mike RestucciaJanuary 11, 2022
Areas of opportunity include data analytics for research, enhancing EHR capabilities and using AI algorithms to support patient care and operational efficiency.
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IT execs talk priorities and predictions for 2022

by Mike MiliardJanuary 04, 2022
Patient and provider experiences have to be top-of-mind in the year ahead, with special attention to stressed hospital workers and underserved populations, healthcare vendor leaders say.
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Cybersecurity in 2022: password-less authentication, zero trust, blockchain and more

by Bill SiwickiJanuary 03, 2022
Manoj Srivastava, a cybersecurity expert at Kaseya, offers a view ahead at a variety of security technologies important to the year ahead.
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With wider EHI scope compliance on tap for 2022, ONC offers clarity

by Mike MiliardDecember 23, 2021
"There’s no need to wait until October 6. Anyone ready to share more than the USCDI v1 is welcome and encouraged to do so as permitted under applicable law."
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Industry analysts react to Oracle's big-ticket Cerner buy

by Mike MiliardDecember 23, 2021
It's a seismic acquisition, one that was first floated more than 13 years ago. Now that it's finally happening (pending regulatory approval), observers assess the deal and offer thoughts on what's next.
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More digital therapeutics hit the market, pharma uses digital for real-world data in 2021

by Laura LovettDecember 22, 2021

Pharma companies continue to team up with startups and invest in AI for drug discovery. 

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Fueling the fire: Will digital health investment keep up in 2022?

by Emily Olsen December 22, 2021

Digital health leaders and execs discuss whether funding will continue at the same rapid pace next year.

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Amwell CEO on what 2022 may hold for RPM and telehealth reimbursement

by Bill SiwickiDecember 21, 2021
Roy Schoenberg, a major player in the field of telemedicine, offers his views on the future of remote patient monitoring, reimbursement regulation and technological advancements.
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Provider startups go virtual to tackle chronic conditions, primary care in 2021

by Emily Olsen December 21, 2021

After another rough year for the healthcare system, startups are using the growth of virtual care to manage chronic conditions and expand primary care.

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Contributed: A New Year brings new opportunities to reimagine home care

by Robert GarberDecember 21, 2021

7wireVenture's partner Robert Garber looks at the future of digital health. 

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Advances in telemedicine are on the way in 2022

by Bill SiwickiDecember 20, 2021
A physician expert in virtual care talks technological advances, reimbursement legislation and the continued evolution of remote patient monitoring.
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Apple continues to team up with researchers, adds to its wearables in 2021

by Laura LovettDecember 17, 2021

MobiHealthNews looks back on a year of Apple news. 

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Banner Health unifies patient engagement strategies into one platform

by Susan MorseDecember 16, 2021

The new digital strategies are allowing the provider to change care delivery because the technology is no longer siloed.

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Labor expenses contribute to negative credit outlook for healthcare, Moody's finds

by Jeff LagasseDecember 16, 2021

Other contributing factors include the emergence of new technologies, vaccine mandates and more federal scrutiny of mergers.

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Equity must be embedded in the overall health ecosystem

by Kat JercichDecember 15, 2021
Mayealie Adams, managing director of government and external affairs at Philips, discusses the future of policy around telehealth and maternal care.
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Former CMS chief of staff previews 4 areas of value-based care in 2022

by Bill SiwickiDecember 14, 2021
Caravan Health President and CEO Tim Gronniger talks telemedicine, staff retention and provider burnout, health equity, and growth in value-based payment.
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Survey: Telehealth adoption highest among the young, educated and wealthy

by Emily Olsen December 14, 2021

Rock Health’s 2021 Digital Health Consumer Adoption Survey also found an increase in live video telemedicine and a decrease in satisfaction with telehealth compared with in-person care.

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Telehealth, virtual health aren't fads

by MobiHealthNewsDecember 10, 2021

Digital health executives and leaders weigh in on the rise of telehealth and virtual care services and whether their growth kept its momentum this year.

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What will be the impact of COVID-19 on the next wave of health IT innovation?

by Bill SiwickiDecember 09, 2021
Sebastian Seiguer, CEO of the Johns Hopkins-backed emocha Health, offers a look forward to the lasting effects of the pandemic, and discusses the technology advancements he's looking forward to in 2022.
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Report: COVID-19 accelerates health tech investment in 2021

by Emily Olsen December 08, 2021

Deloitte’s Road to Next report found health tech investments totaled $23.8 billion across 556 completed transactions so far this year.

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A turbulent year, and a retooled future, for the VA's EHR rollout

by Kat JercichDecember 07, 2021
The agency recently announced a revised schedule for continued deployment of its Cerner electronic health record. The new plan has been a long time coming.
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2022 will require augmented intelligence, IoT and wearables data, and info outside EHRs

by Bill SiwickiDecember 06, 2021
Three experts from AI, analytics and population health IT vendor Health Catalyst share their predictions, which can help CIOs and other health leaders prepare for the year ahead.
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Contributed: DTx DIY - How can replicable clinical data help us meet mental health demand?

by Dr. Juliette McClendonDecember 03, 2021

The digital therapeutics industry must conduct and publish rigorous, replicable research if it is to truly become a legitimate option alongside in-person cognitive behavioral therapy and medications.

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CareCloud CEO predicts what's around the corner for telehealth

by Kat JercichDecember 01, 2021
A. Hadi Chaudry says he foresees a growth in remote patient monitoring overall, not just face-to-face video visits.
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Newly expanded supplemental benefits in Medicare Advantage grew 43% for 2022

by Jeff LagasseNovember 24, 2021

Along with that growth, the number of plans offering more than one benefit increased 15%, from 175 to 202.

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HIMSSCast: Looking ahead to the future of telehealth – with Dr. Daniel Kraft

by MobiHealthNewsNovember 29, 2021

How will technology and culture will shape the landscape of care delivery going forward?

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Survey: Telehealth use increases overall in 2021, but growth stabilizes

by Emily Olsen November 23, 2021

The CHIME Digital Health Most Wired survey found 26% of healthcare organizations reported a quarter or more of their patients have used telehealth, compared with only 7% in 2019.

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Telehealth viewed as barrier to monitoring at-risk drug use patients, study finds

by Nathan EddyNovember 24, 2021

Each year opioid overdose, misuse and dependence account for $35 billion in healthcare costs.

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Healthtech companies reap benefits of robust year in venture capital funding

by Nathan EddyNovember 24, 2021

The pandemic drove the unprecedented funding surge as the healthcare industry swiftly innovated and adopted virtual and hybrid care models.

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HIMSS21 Middle East: How can we better prepare for the next pandemic?

by Rosy MathesonNovember 24, 2021
Leading digital health experts at HIMSS21 Middle East have been sharing practical insights into the best way to leverage technology to manage fresh outbreaks of contagious disease.
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Digital health apps in Germany - An update on the DiGA journey

by Cornelia Wels-MaugNovember 24, 2021
Digital therapeutics have been on the German market for a year. Healthcare IT News explores the progress made, as well as future developments and their potential influence on other countries’ eHealth strategies.

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Digital health in 2021: A look back

by November 01, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic helped propel digital healthcare into the spotlight in 2020. But coming out of that momentous year, many questions remain about how healthcare will permanently change. Now at the tail end of 2021, we look back at how digital health has become a staple of the medical system.

Investor interest has continued, with more funding dollars pouring into the sector than ever before. While telehealth visits have evened out somewhat, usage rates are much higher than pre-pandemic levels. In 2021, the FAANG companies have also continued to show their interest in the intersection of health and technology. This month we look back at what happened in 2021 and what that means for the future.