SPOTLIGHT -
August 9th 2022
Sossong, who leads the company’s behavioral health efforts, spoke with us about the stress of the pandemic, expanding services to rural areas and integrating mental health with primary care.
September 2nd 2021
Virtual care can reduce healthcare disparities even after the pandemic ends.
March 28th 2021
A study documented shifts in telehealth use and ambulatory care during the first four months of the COVID-19 pandemic, from March to June 2020.
March 24th 2021
Costs were lower for those who used telehealth services.
March 16th 2021
The loss of privately insured in-state patients could likely hinder healthcare operations.
What the WHO Digital Health Guidelines Mean for Healthcare
The World Health Organization has several recommendations for how countries can and should integrate digital tools into their health systems.
How Tech Savviness Can Determine If a Patient Will Use Digital Health Services
Participants with more confidence in their technology capabilities are more likely to accept digital health services.
What Would It Take for Social Media to Help Treat Mental Health?
Many studies have exposed social media’s negative effects on behavioral health. Now, innovative projects are trying to harness these platforms to help people.
mHealth App Could Reduce Back Pain Intensity More than Traditional Physiotherapy
Half of the patients who used the app reported a 50 to 100% reduction in pain.
Telepsychiatry Offers More Accessible Care to Rural Populations
Patients saw psychiatrists more quickly when they used telemedicine and in-person visits.
Understanding the Virtual Care Process Could Improve Implementation
A comprehensive approach could lead to increased adoption of the technology.
CirrusMD Earns $15M in Funding for Virtual Care, Will Focus on Veterans
The company partners with health plans to deliver virtual care to patients.
Planning Your Interoperability Strategy? Don't Overlook Provider Data
Why better patient-provider matching requires better provider data.
How HHS Is Fostering Innovation and Investment in Healthcare
The agency has launched several initiatives that focus on amplifying the technology that empowers patients and improves outcomes.
Choosing Which Health Tech Fits Best in Your Health System
With all of the health tech out there, healthcare executives need to evaluate which would be most efficient when implemented into their health system.
AI Brings Promise to Telehealth
AI can save physicians time and aid them in being more efficient and better at their job.
Telehealth Rehab Program for Patients with COPD Reduces 30-day Readmissions
The telehealth program reduced 30-day readmissions, which could substantially reduce healthcare costs for patients with COPD.
Meru Health Secures $4.2M for mHealth Digital Therapeutic
The clinician-supported phone-based digital therapeutic program is for people with depression and anxiety.
How Health Tech Affects Cancer Patients in Minority Populations
A systematic review identified the effects and use of eHealth, mHealth and telemedicine on cancer patients in minority populations.
FDA Clears Current Health's AI RPM Wearable for Post-Acute Care
The wearable passively measures a patient’s vital signs in real time.
Online Tool Equips Psychiatrists to Help Patients Quit Smoking
The research team saw a significant increase in knowledge after the online training program was completed, with a mean gain in score of 35 points.
Telehealth Adoption Is Up 340%, Survey Finds
And there is no sign of telehealth adoption slowing down over the next several years.
Tyto Care and Best Buy Partner to Launch TytoHome for At-Home On-Demand Medical Exams
TytoHome provides users at-home, on-demand access to medical exams and virtual physician visits.
Healthcare Can't Achieve Value-Based Care Without an Intelligent Enterprise
Ad: How SAP supports critical data and analytics to create a 360-degree view of the patient.
Major Study to Track Whether Apple Watch Can Help Improve, Predict Patient Health
The Apple Watch is popular, but a new long-term study might shed light on whether the device can also be a meaningful health tool.
Sonde Health Bags $16M for Voice-Based Health-Tech Platform
The platform measures changes in voice to monitor and diagnose physical and mental medical conditions.
How Wearable Tech Can Improve Patient Outcomes
Remote monitoring could extend the continuum of care indefinitely.
With Patient Reminder Messages, Timing Is Everything
How healthcare can increase patient engagement.
FDA Clears COPD Wearable Aimed at Reducing Hospital Admissions
The wearable could give those with chronic illnesses more peace of mind.
CMS Finalizes Telehealth Policies to Increase Quality Care
The policies aim to expand telehealth access for patients, increase innovation and drive competition.
Mismatched Motivations at Healthcare Conferences
Fresh out of Health Datapalooza, Janae Sharp explores how the conference circuit shows what’s wrong with healthcare — and how we might fix it.
Replacing Old-School Algorithms with New-School AI in Medicine
Artificial intelligence, clinical decision support and mobile apps are changing healthcare.
Amazon Launches New HIPAA-Compliant Alexa Healthcare Skills
The skills are designed to help customers manage healthcare needs at home by using their voice.
Blueprint Bags $1.3M to Expand Reach of Real-Time Mental Health App
The mHealth app has the potential to improve patient outcomes.
Telehealth Growth Is Outpacing Other Care Services
Alternative places of service are all seeing growth, while traditional treatment settings are falling behind.