Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 1, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, the integration of virtual care has become pivotal in reshaping patient experiences. What aspects of a hospital's or health system's patient experience can telemedicine touch? For patients enrolled in chronic disease management programs, telemedicine can be a game-changer.

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Healthcare It News

MARCH 31, 2023

Virtua Health, the largest health system in South New Jersey, saw an uptick in virtual care appointments and digital communications during the pandemic as patients sought care at home. With this shift in patient engagement, many health systems, including Virtua, saw an incredible influx of messages to the care team.

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HIT Consultant

APRIL 18, 2024

– NICU2Home, dedicated to empowering families through technology during their NICU journey, perfectly complements AngelEye’s existing solutions. Streamline the patient experience: From admission to discharge, both families and clinicians benefit from a more efficient and coordinated care process. The result?

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Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 5, 2021

David Nace, MD, Innovaccer’s Chief Medical Officer, talks about what happens when providers bring patients’ clinical and care episodes to the forefront of a tailored patient engagement journey. We’ve learned during the pandemic that we can connect virtually and deliver services.

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OCTOBER 30, 2023

Rymedi, which serves over 1 million patients in over 1,200 locations across the US, Africa, and Australia, will use the financing to increase data security and healthcare record accessibility for patients while reducing data entry errors and costs for healthcare data infrastructures on a global scale.

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 9, 2023

The following is a guest article by Patrick Reetz, Chief Product Officer at LinkLive The pandemic was the catalyst for digital healthcare and transforming modern patient care. Providers continuously pushed themselves to invest in new tools and solutions — with one overarching aim — to enhance the patient experience.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 26, 2024

an Internet Brands company and a leader in health information services for consumers, physicians and other healthcare professionals, today announced it has joined forces with Healthwise, Incorporated , the patient and member health education and engagement company, through the acquisition of Healthwise’s current operating assets.

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HIT Consultant

JULY 28, 2022

What You Should Know: This week, AmerisourceBergen announced plans to launch DTx Connect , a fully integrated ordering, dispensing and fulfillment platform that aims to facilitate patient access to physician-ordered digital therapeutics and diagnostics. DTx Connect Overview.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Cancer is a highly complex disease but technology should ideally make caring for cancer patients simpler. Cancer is one of the few diseases where we must make patients sicker to get them better. Thus, systems that offer reliable, asynchronous communication methods and provide relevant education are ideal for cancer patients.

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Healthcare It News

APRIL 5, 2024

Today, Hasselfeld, who also is a primary care physician in internal medicine and pediatrics at Johns Hopkins Community Physicians, turns his focus to Johns Hopkins itself, where he and a number of teams throughout the organization have implemented AI in ambient scribing and patient portal applications.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2024

High-touch care advocacy: The program goes beyond medical care, offering dedicated support to navigate the healthcare system throughout the cancer journey. The program provides: Mental health peer support groups: Connecting members with individuals who understand their experiences and offer invaluable emotional support.

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DECEMBER 26, 2023

First, the program offers an initial access point for patients who present to the Convenient Care clinics or emergency rooms and who do not have a primary care provider, said Stephen Kapa, administrative director of telehealth services at FirstHealth of the Carolinas. "Typically, the virtual provider only sees the patient one time.

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Healthcare It News

JUNE 9, 2022

Dr. Christopher Crow is cofounder and CEO of Catalyst Health Group, a primary care network that works for physicians and patients. Primary care in the U.S. is at a unique inflection point. On one hand, the value of primary care physicians has never been higher. On the other hand, the threats to primary care have never been greater.

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HIT Consultant

APRIL 4, 2024

What You Should Know: myTomorrows , a global health technology company connecting patients with all possible treatment options, today announced a new partnership with brainstrust, a UK-based charity that helps people living with a brain tumor reach their potential and thrive.

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

By offering a patient-centric platform, they have empowered hundreds of thousands of individuals to: – Discover relevant trials: Easily search for studies based on specific needs and criteria. – Understand the process: Access plain-language summaries and connect directly with researchers.

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DECEMBER 20, 2023

Often, patients leave confused about how much they owe, why they owe it or who they owe. Like the treatment for an injury, patients don’t have control over how payment options are presented to them. Patient-Centric Payments Model When it comes to payments, other industries can get away with limited options.

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Healthcare It News

JUNE 30, 2022

to discuss the specialist crisis and talk about how to fill the gaps in specialty care with patient-facing apps so that interventions come at the right time and patients adhere to their treatment for the best possible outcomes. with proportionally fewer providers for a significantly increased and in-need patient population.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 5, 2024

. – The strategic integration aims to expand access to high-quality care for patients across Intermountain’s enterprise, initially focusing on cancer care. – Proactive patient guidance: Providing patients with instant answers to questions about their treatment, medications, and side effects through conversational AI.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 27, 2023

With a homegrown spirit and a global vision, Biorithm is dedicated to developing cutting-edge solutions for personalized connected maternity care. He further emphasized, “Biorithm will enhance care, minimize inconvenience, and reduce cost for patients and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the clinical health care provider.

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AUGUST 9, 2022

Justin Jacobson, VP & General Manager, Patient Engagement Solutions at Nuance Communications. When patients contact their healthcare providers, they look for efficiency, convenience, and compassion. The secret to giving patients a more user-friendly experience and increasing engagement is to take a page from the corporate playbook.

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JUNE 5, 2023

And with the healthcare staff shortage projected to continue—and even worsen through at least 2025—digital entry points into healthcare for patients are more important than ever. Technology can be a powerful way to improve healthcare equity and patient access, but a dysfunctional digital front door can create more hurdles for patients.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 7, 2022

What You Should Know: – Today, WebMD and patient communications platform provider Artera (formerly WELL Health) announced data integration that will enable providers (health systems and hospitals) to digitally communicate and engage patients on important education and information about medication affordability programs.

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HIT Consultant

JANUARY 17, 2024

The Future of Senior Care This acquisition marks a significant step towards PointClickCare’s vision of a connected care network for seniors. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 12, 2022

The EHR integration with the digital prescribing platform enables clinicians to send personalized therapeutic content to their patients throughout recovery. Within their workflows, clinicians can respond to and anticipate patient needs. Patients can access these resources on the patient portal. WHY IT MATTERS.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Rymedi, which serves over 1 million patients in over 1,200 locations across the US, Africa, and Australia, will use the financing to increase data security and healthcare record accessibility for patients while reducing data entry errors and costs for healthcare data infrastructures on a global scale. “We

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The combined solution will enhance member engagement throughout their care journey, enabling Dario to deliver better outcomes across broad populations. The combined solution will enhance member engagement throughout their care journey, enabling Dario to deliver better outcomes across broad populations. A concurrent $22.4

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FEBRUARY 17, 2023

The acquisition will allow Backline by DrFirst to expand its capabilities to break through communication silos in healthcare at each stage of the patient care journey, promote positive patient outcomes, and enhance satisfaction for staff and patients. Cameron Deemer , CEO at DrFirst.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 9, 2023

By necessity, the COVID-19 pandemic brought physicians into patients' living rooms virtually. RTM can empower patients toward better health and reduce extra in-person visits, making it easier and less costly for people, such as those in rural areas, to receive care. Given that nearly half of adults in the U.S.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 18, 2024

This enhanced program goes beyond screening and prevention to support employees and members throughout all stages of the cancer journey. High Patient Satisfaction: Nearly 90% of participants reported excellent or very good experiences with Color’s clinical team.

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HIT Consultant

APRIL 11, 2022

When it comes to the quality of their healthcare journey, patients, it seems, are losing patience with their healthcare providers. The question for healthcare providers, then, is where exactly to direct their IT dollars in order to consistently generate the kinds of outcomes that feed patient loyalty and the bottom line?

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 31, 2023

As the CEO of a leading Femtech company , I have witnessed firsthand the transformative potential of at-home remote monitoring and innovative technologies in empowering individuals and couples on their reproductive journey. Innovative technologies, particularly AI , have emerged as key enablers of better patient experiences.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 21, 2021

What You Should Know: – Today, Zerigo Health , a San Diego, CA-based connected light therapy solution for treating chronic skin conditions at home or on the go, today announced a $43M Series B funding round led by 7wireVentures , joined by General Catalyst , Dragoneer , Cigna Ventures , Leverage Health Solutions , and Leaps by Bayer.

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 9, 2023

With this acquisition, eVisit augments its highly innovative capabilities with complementary digital front doors and integrated language services for patients to seamlessly access care. The platform supports the distribution of digital care strategies that enable multiple clinicians to serve many patients simultaneously.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

The Middle East was on a transformational journey even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, where its healthcare system was concerned. Prior to coronavirus, however, virtual care technologies – methods that help bring provider-to-patient or provider-provider together remotely – were scarcely used.

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HIT Consultant

JANUARY 22, 2024

Addressing health-related social needs (HRSNs): Screenings and referrals will connect patients with vital resources like housing, food, and transportation, addressing underlying social determinants that impact health. Performance-based incentives will further encourage quality improvement throughout the implementation period.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 14, 2023

An Extension of the Clinical Team Beyond Mere Patient Navigation Modern care guidance is an evolution of patient navigation that combines a systematized assessment to support disease-specific clinical conditions with a tech-enabled, human-led solution.

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

What You Should Know: – Today, Medisafe , a leading digital therapeutics and patient engagement company launches its new Digital Document Exchange module to streamline the medication approval process. Digital Document Exchange Speeds Medication Approvals. Why It Matters.

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