Sebelius, Jain Reflect on Power of Innovation Center to Change Healthcare
Dr. Sachin Jain and former HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius discussed the potential of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation during Academy Health's Datapalooza and National Health Policy Conference.
How North Carolina Implemented Telehealth During COVID-19
Shannon Dowler, M.D., spoke at Academy Health's Datapalooza and National Health Policy Conference on how North Carolina worked with both the local and federal government to expand telehealth in rural and urban areas.
Medicaid Expansion Doesn’t Guarantee a Higher Quality Safety Net Hospital, Study Finds
Medicaid expansion is not a panacea for other challenges that safety net hospitals face, and the infusion of coverage may have created longer wait times.
Shift to Video Medical Visits During COVID-19 Brings Positive Patient Responses
Kaiser Permanente authors said having a highly integrated health system strengthened the shift to video medical visits as the pandemic hit.
Nuance Acquires AI Startup Saykara
The technology acquired could help ease the burden of physician burnout.
A National Community Health Corps? An A-List of Experts Offers Healthcare Transformation Advice
A group of authors, including experts with lead roles in the passage of the Affordable Care Act, offer advice on the next wave of reform.
Telemedicine Trends During COVID-19
Investigators are probing data for patterns of telemedicine usage that will yield insights into the boom and future use of the technology.
The Other Disparity: Doctors Lack Confidence Treating Patients With Disabilities
A Health Affairs survey finds physicians have poor attitudes towards patients with disabilities, and lack of education is a likely cause.
The Digital Divide Isn’t Just About the Patient—It’s Also the Practice, Study Finds
A new study on access to telemedicine during COVID-19 finds practices and doctors often decided if the visit would be by video or telephone.
FDA Grants Expanded Indication for Digital Migraine Device
The smartphone-controlled device demonstrated efficacy in a recent trial.
Telehealth Disparities Remain Evident
New data demonstrate how telemedicine is being used by various populations.
Virtual Care Can Be Leveraged By High-Volume Cancer Centers
Virtual care capabilities can limit disruption to care.
AI Helps Detect Drugs for Repurposing
Drug repurposing can reduce the time it takes to get a drug to market.
Health Tech Trends in 2020 and Beyond
How health tech affected care in 2020 and how it will be used in the year ahead.
Diabetes Management Digital Health App
A digital health tool may provide new capabilities for patients with diabetes.
Digital Stethoscope Can Identify Lung Abnormalities Related to COVID-19
The cost-effective tool identifies lung abnormalities.
Overcoming Data Fragmentation Is Key to Unlocking Value in Healthcare
How healthcare organizations and providers can better use data.
AI-Enabled ECG Helps Identify Heart Failure
An AI-enabled ECG algorithm could speed identification and treatment of heart failure among individuals presenting with shortness of breath.
FDA Approves Digital Health App for Chronic Pain Management
Patients who use the application will receive personalized therapy through their mobile device.
Telemedicine Effective in Treating Insomnia
Telemedicine delivery of CBT allows for more efficient treatment delivery for insomnia.
Podcast: How Text Messages Can Improve A Surgeon's Workflow
Lora Swenson, business manager at KU MedWest, discusses how a text message platform improves workflows and patient satisfaction.
Podcast: Breaking Down the HHS Interoperability Rules
The president of Redox discusses the new HHS interoperability rules, how health systems will implement them, and challenges that might present.
Final Interoperability and Patient Data Access Rules Will Challenge Providers, Benefit Consumers
A deeper look at the new interoperability rules.
Podcast: How C-Suites Can Help Physicians Experiencing Burnout (Part Three)
Steps executives can take to reduce burnout in their health system.
Securing Digitalization Within Healthcare
Three areas that should be prioritized when working to improve healthcare digital security practices.
Winners of the Boston Scientific Connected Patient Challenge Announced
Winning technology focused on women’s health, Parkinson disease and collecting more valuable health data.
Will Remote Patient Monitoring Finally Flourish in 2020?
How providers can succeed with remote patient monitoring tools.
Podcast: Med School Culture and Introducing New Health Tech (Part Two)
Janae Sharp and Dalton Ruer discuss the culture of med school, learning about new tech and how both affect burnout and the decision to enter the field.
How On-Demand Care is Changing the Face of Healthcare
Three ways healthcare delivery is changing.
Podcast: Physician Burnout Misconceptions and Tech's Role (Part One)
Janae Sharp and Dalton Ruer join Data Book for part one of a three-part podcast on physician burnout to discuss tech implementation issues and data collection.
