PursueCare and Herren Project Partner to Improve Access to Telehealth for Substance Use Disorder
The partnership may reduce barriers to care for patients with substance use disorder.
Health Systems Need Help Managing Revenue Cycle Automation
Automation technologies for healthcare revenue cycle operations may be unnecessarily complex to deploy.
Apple Watch Data Help Predict, Identify COVID-19
Data collected on the Apple Watch may help identify COVID-19.
Virtually Enabled Biorepository in EHR Feasible, Cost Effective
The total cost is approximately $39 per enrolled patient compared to $239 per patient for a traditional cohort study.
Interviews After Suicide Attempts Show There’s No “One Size Fits All” to Care
A study interviewed patients in a study of a post-suicide intervention and received a range of answers on how it was received.
Supply Chains, Data, Equity, and Trust: COVID-19 Reveals Healthcare Gaps
Experts from the front lines of COVID-19 discuss how lessons learned could help close health disparities.
IBM May Sell Watson Health Unit
The company is looking to focus on cloud technology.
Sensor-Based Inhalers May Improve Medication Adherence
The tech improved asthma symptoms and caregiver quality of life but increased healthcare use.
Challenges to Accessing Health Data During COVID-19
An overwhelming volume of patients and lack of interoperability highlight challenges to accessing patient health data during COVID-19.
Biden to Tap Brooks-LaSure for Medicare-Medicaid Post
The Obama administration veteran previously worked on the House Ways and Means staff.
Cassidy Addresses “Tension” Between Health Data Privacy and Responsible Use
During Academy Health's Datapalooza, the Louisiana senator said many consumers are unaware of ways in which the personal data collected on wearables or smartphones can be used.
The Information Blocking Rule and Accessing More Patient Health Data
A panel discussion digs deeper on patient access to health data.
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.
