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Physician adoption of digital health tools is accelerating, AMA research shows

Healthcare It News

"These technologies also must be designed and deployed in ways that advance health equity," he added. Doctors across specialties adopting RPM tools. The average number of digital health tools in use by a physician grew from 2.2 in 2022, with the largest growth in remote care tools. in 2016 to 3.8

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Advocate Aurora Enterprises scoops up MobileHelp for RPM, personal emergency response

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Advocate Aurora is building out its portfolio of technologies and services for its aging patients, including home health and hospice care. Remote patient monitoring is moving into the mainstream as more patients have acquainted themselves with virtual care during the pandemic and connected health technologies mature and evolve.

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22 Executive Digital Health Predictions to Watch in 2023

HIT Consultant

I expect a more patient-friendly experience, incorporating trends such as online scheduling and onboarding to create more efficient in-person visits, automated post-visit follow ups, and better incorporating remote care into the experience, and even direct patient communication with providers to build trust.