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TytoCare Launches the Home Smart Clinic, the First Remote Primary Care Offering for the Entire Family

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What You Should Know: – TytoCare , a virtual care company enabling accessible, high-quality primary care from home, today announced the launch of the Home Smart Clinic, a multi-pronged offering delivering health plans and providers a comprehensive range of elements required to launch a truly successful virtual care program without compromises.

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CVS Health to purchase Signify Health for $8B

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times longer with a patient in the home than providers in average primary care office visits, according to the company. "The Signify deal coincides with the ongoing trend of healthcare shifting from the hospital to the home, and as technology plays a bigger role in remote care models."

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CoachCare Acquires Verustat to Expand Remote Patient Monitoring Reach

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Strengthening Focus on Chronic Conditions Founded in 2020, Verustat brings valuable expertise in primary care and cardiology, areas plagued by prevalent chronic conditions like hypertension, obesity, and diabetes. billion by 2027.

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TytoCare & Carilion Clinic Partner to Expand Telehealth Offerings

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. – The integration of TytoCare into Carilion’s current virtual care offerings enhances the health system’s ability to diagnose and treat patients remotely with in-depth, physical examinations during virtual visits. Shortage of Primary Care Physicians in Rural Communities.

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mPharma & TytoCare Integrate to Offer Telehealth to Pharmacies in Africa

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What You Should Know: – TytoCare , an all-in-one modular device and examination solution for AI-powered , on-demand, remote medical exams partners with mPharma , a technology-driven healthcare company building Africa’s largest health management organization with a focus on making medications affordable and accessible to every African.

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

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For instance, by recently approving a new set of reimbursement codes for remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM) , CMS has made it possible for health systems to get paid for a wide range of virtual therapeutic encounters. These providers are interacting with patients in a mix of bricks-and-mortar and virtual care models.

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To Truly Address Behavioral Health Worker Shortages, We Need Telemedicine

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But, to capitalize on the momentum, we must act swiftly to remove the policy, technical, and financial barriers to remote care. In addition, we can alleviate barriers to care by eliminating any requirements for an in-person visit prior to a telehealth encounter. She joined the Avel eCare team in 2019.