Category: Healthcare IT Today

Kami Vision: Detecting and Reporting Elderly Falls

Kami Vision: Detecting and Reporting Elderly Falls

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Kami Vision provides technology called KamiCare that helps caregivers in an eldercare community or a person’s home detect and respond quickly to a fall. AI, running right in Kami Vision’s camera, detects falls and reports them to caregivers selected by an app.Watch this short video with CTO Ajay Gulati to see how Kami Vision provides easy setup and flexibility, protects privacy, deals with false alerts, and supports aging in place. Plus, check out their consumer version of KamiCare on Amazon.Learn more about KamiCare: https://kamivision.com/kamicare/Find more great health IT content: https://www.healthcareittoday.com/…

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Epson DS-790WN Scanner Review

Epson DS-790WN Scanner Review

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We're back again with another review of a high quality, high speed scanner.  In this case, we had a chance to review the Epson DS-790WN.  This fast, secure scanner would be a great fit for many of healthcare's scanning needs and could work great for a lot of healthcare organizations.  Besides having the core capabilities you would expect in a high speed scanner, I really loved the 4.3" color touch screen on this scanner.  While most scanners can do a lot of the same functions when connected to a PC, the intuitive touch screen is a great feature for healthcare where you…

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Generative AI in Healthcare - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 107

Generative AI in Healthcare – Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 107

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For the 107th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we are diving deep into generative AI in Healthcare! First we share how we think generative AI (You may know it better as ChatGPT) will impact the world of healthcare. Then we speculate on the different use cases we can see generative AI playing a part in. Next, we discuss how people's trust in healthcare may or may not change based on generative AI. Lastly, we debate if generative AI should be used in healthcare marketing.Find the latest episodes: https://www.healthcareittoday.com/category/healthcare-it-today-podcasts/…

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Review of the Zebra ET40-HC and ET45-HC Tablets

Review of the Zebra ET40-HC and ET45-HC Tablets

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I was excited to get the opportunity to review the Zebra ET4x-HC Series Tablets that Zebra has recently brought to market.  The initial launch comes in two models: ET40-HC and ET45-HC.  The two models are roughly equivalent with one doing only Wifi and the other offering a 5G option as well.Zebra was kind enough to send me a model to test and review.  Just holding it in your hand, you can feel the ruggedness of the device and you can see the thoughtful design that went into the device.  Everything from their approach to plastics and housing that can withstand regularly cleaning…

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IoMT - Internet of Medical Things - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 106

IoMT – Internet of Medical Things – Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 106

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For the 106th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we are discussing the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT)! First we analyze what IoMT makes us think of and what it includes. Then, we share what devices we’re excited to see come out. Next, we take a look at what the recent explosion of IoMT means for healthcare organizations. And lastly, we debate on the impact IoMT has on security and privacy.
Here’s a preview of the questions and topics we discuss in this episode:

What do you think of when you see the term IoMT?
Are there devices or categories of devices that you…

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2023 Healthcare IT Predictions - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 105

2023 Healthcare IT Predictions – Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 105

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In the last episode, we took a look back. Now, for the 105th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we are looking forward! Join us as we discuss our predictions for what Healthcare IT will look like in 2023. First we try to guess what the biggest topic, outside of the workforce and revenue, will be in 2023. Next we debate whether this will finally be the year that patients needs are met or significantly improved. Then, we move on to the organizations. We share what companies we’re keeping an eye on for something surprising and innovative this year. And lastly,…

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Major Trends and Stories from 2022 - Healthcare IT Today Episode 104

Major Trends and Stories from 2022 – Healthcare IT Today Episode 104

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For the 104th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we are taking a look back at the year! As this will be the last episode in 2022, it is time to review all of the major trends and stories from this year. First we share the story that stood out the most for us in 2022. Then, we share what we thought was the most surprising trend in health IT. And in that light, we also share what topic we wished we had seen more of throughout 2022. And to wrap up we discuss what term/topic was overplayed and should be…

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Digital Transformation - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 102

Digital Transformation – Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 102

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For the 102nd episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we are diving into digital transformation. We begin by examining what digital transformation means to us and what we think it means to others. Next we look at the areas that needs to be transformed the most and what areas need it the least. Then we dive into the barriers that are present in the field of digital transformation and the effect they’ve had on the field. Lastly, we discuss who we think will provide the most transformation.
Here’s a preview of the questions and topics we discuss in this episode:

What does Digital…

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