Healthcare It News

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

What was the strategy behind incorporating full-blown telemedicine into your business? Telemedicine has always been at the core of Hims & Hers' business. Healthcare IT News sat down with Baird to discuss the company's unique brand of telehealth and how she and her team have developed the technology for a winning endeavor.

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Healthcare It News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Some health systems have contracted with third-party telemedicine vendors that often require patients to go into a separate system that is not well-integrated with the health systems' other technologies. KeyCare is taking a pretty simple approach to helping health systems expand the virtual care services they can offer to their patients.

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HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Understanding How Employers and Benefit Decision-Makers Can Aid Employees in Their Healthcare Journeys The report reveals that about 1/3 of employers now offer weight loss medications as part of their benefits packages. Additionally, 62% of employers have seen an increase in spending on GLP-1 medications, used for type 2 diabetes and obesity.

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HIT Consultant

APRIL 10, 2023

The journey to accomplishing this goal can often be an uphill challenge with many variables at play. To take that a step further, about 88% agreed that virtual consultations were more convenient than in-person visits, and more than 85% believe telemedicine has the same reliability as in-person visits.

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 12, 2022

What You Should Know: – Wisp , a sexual and reproductive telehealth provider, today introduced its first medical abortion service in an effort to increase access to affordable, safe and convenient healthcare. Wisp enables patients to request safe, discreet, and affordable treatment at home, with 24/7 support from their medical team.

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Healthcare It News

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Telemedicine demands personalized care at scale for complex conditions, ramping up the move toward concierge care, and increasing access to the best medical expertise, The Clinic by Cleveland Clinic continues. That meant relying on the quickest options available. Often, this resulted in "platform sprawl."

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HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Due to the lag of up to two seconds between input and output, which could result in devastating errors in surgical suites, current 4G services cannot support tele-surgery or tele-presence, in which a surgeon can remotely watch a procedure and offer advice. In other words: it can save lives. Increased Potential of Remote Surgery.

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Healthcare ECONOMIST

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The authors write that “Detailed service definitions can help ensure minimal variation in delivery costs within any given service category. Can we reduce price and maintain quality? For instance, telemedicine visits may be able to substitute for in-person care in many cases. The converse could be true for both.

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Healthcare It News

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

"We knew we needed to talk to and engage our members, but didn't have enough time, staff or budget to do so as quickly and efficiently as MyEleanor can." Whether they are satisfied with care coordination services and, if not, what Essen can do better. " MEETING THE CHALLENGE.

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Accountable Care Doctors

AUGUST 26, 2021

Some patients now have staff who contact them before the visit to explain the process and make sure they can get online. In some cases, the care team can send a direct hyperlink to patients if they are having trouble starting their appointment. These are skills all providers should have, and they can be bolstered with education.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Although many companies had plans on the books to advance telemedicine, the crisis revealed that virtual care is not only possible but in many cases is also preferred by patients. Many healthcare organizations are working on advancing virtual care options. Larry English, President & cofounder of Centric Consulting.

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NASHP

MARCH 4, 2022

While many governors continued to address social drivers of health, citing affordable housing and access to healthy food and the environment as key levers to improve health, more highlighted livable wages, support for the workforce and business, and education. Priorities diverged from their 2021 health care and social determinants priorities.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

The shift from digital health being siloed from care to being a central connector between individuals and their care teams should now be the standard, so that valuable insights into vitals, symptoms and service needs can be managed and addressed beyond the typical office visit. Keith Reynolds, Chief Operating Officer at Welldoc.

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Healthcare Success

JUNE 13, 2022

More companies are making high-quality healthcare easier to access and more affordable by embracing data and technology. What is personalized healthcare, and how can you incorporate it into your marketing strategy? telemedicine), and hyper-relevant digital content. 4 Personalized Healthcare Marketing Strategies.

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NASHP

AUGUST 23, 2021

Oral health is central to overall health, yet 34 percent of Americans lack access to affordable dental care, a challenge exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Teledentistry can greatly increase access to oral health care, particularly for underserved populations such as communities of color and those living in rural areas.

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Health Care Success

MARCH 22, 2022

Patient engagement is sometimes defined as patients who are motivated to gather the information that allows them to take charge of their health and make healthcare decisions about their symptoms, illnesses, and treatment options. . Here’s how you can get started: . A Deeper Look at Patient Engagement .

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Healthcare It News

MARCH 18, 2022

Out of the $15 billion invested in digital health in 2020 and $29 billion in 2021, on-demand healthcare – including telemedicine streaming video or text-based visits with a healthcare provider – has been the single largest trend, although it is still just the tip of the iceberg with all of the funding activity occurring now.

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Healthcare It News

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

When it comes to the COVID-19 pandemic and health IT, if there's just one thing that everyone can agree on, it's that telehealth has gone mainstream. Thanks to new regulations from the government and subsequent new rules from commercial payers, telemedicine services are being reimbursed. Moore is all for telemedicine.

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Michael Gorton, CEO of Recuro Health Telemedicine has helped improve the quality of life of patients in every corner of the world and has been successfully utilized to provide convenient care to people with limited or no access to health services. It has been a remarkable journey for the innovators who pioneered telemedicine.

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Healthcare It News

AUGUST 7, 2023

It allows for health plans and employers to cover telehealth visits for individuals with high-deductible health plans and health savings accounts, providing families with the critical flexibility that allows them to maintain access to a range of affordable virtual care services before the deductible is met.

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HIT Consultant

MAY 31, 2023

Monopolistic practices within healthcare and pharmaceutical industries not only hurt a healthy economy, but they also ultimately limit patients’ choices when it comes to healthcare options, further eroding trust. With no other options, these patients must use the care that is accessible to them, regardless of its quality.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 31, 2024

By leveraging algorithms to analyze comprehensive patient data sets—from medical histories to lifestyle preferences—CPQ platforms can now help craft tailored treatment quotes. This immediacy improves patient engagement and satisfaction by providing straightforward, upfront information about treatment options and costs.

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Throughout oncology trial development, it is important that stakeholders acknowledge that only patients can fully understand the impact of treatment on their lives. The same eCOA technology can also be leveraged to capture Patient Reported Outcomes and Clinician Reported Outcomes during on-site visits. may also be considered.

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HIT Consultant

JANUARY 16, 2023

Patients prefer familiarity and personalized care, and research shows this can lead them to choose a provider of the same race or ethnic background. Racial Bias in AI Algorithms: Since AI is frequently used in healthcare, it needs to be used with a code of ethics to prevent bias. Veda co-founders, Meghan Gaffney and Dr. Bob Lindner.

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HIT Consultant

JULY 28, 2022

The story began to change in late 2021 as steep inflation took center stage thanks to a near-perfect confluence of excess liquidity, demand acceleration, and supply constraints. Act I: Pre-COVID (Pre-2020) Act II: Post-COVID (2020 – 2021) Act III: Post-Inflation (2022 – ?). HGP Facts and Analytics.

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Healthcare Success

MARCH 21, 2023

Thanks to the remote control, people can stay nestled comfortably in their favorite spot and channel surf to their heart’s content. Chances are, you can still control your LED TV directly on the set without a remote - but have you ever even bothered to look for the controls? Humans have an evolutionary instinct to be lazy.

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Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 17, 2022

But by definition, an "emergency" can't last forever. Despite economic concerns, ending the legal waivers afforded under the PHE could ricochet, hammering against gains made in increased patient access. "We can’t turn back now," Boissy said. Telehealth in legislative limbo.

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