Healthcare It News

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

New Bedford, Mass.-based They've come to expect convenience, affordability and accessibility. Consumers have become more savvy – and more choosy – about where and how they receive their healthcare services, and they can be tough customers if the care that's delivered to them does not meet expectations.

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HIT Consultant

MAY 2, 2024

It is the only platform offering a comprehensive suite of services, including: Medical, surgical, and pharmacy care: Transcarent connects members to a vast network of high-quality providers. Mental health services: Addressing a growing need, Transcarent offers convenient access to mental health professionals. Today, over 4.3

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Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Minneapolis-based Allina Health, working with Flare Capital Partners, has launched a new company, Inbound Health, designed to help health systems and payers design and build hospital-at-home and home-based skilled nursing programs. WHY IT MATTERS. " THE LARGER TREND.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 27, 2024

What You Should Know: – Tufts Medicine , a leading healthcare system, and Curai Health , an AI-powered virtual clinic, have joined forces to expand access to high-quality virtual care for patients across Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

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HIT Consultant

JANUARY 23, 2024

What You Should Know: – Optum Perks , the leading prescription discount provider launches its new telehealth solution , offering affordable on-demand care and prescription treatments for a wide range of conditions, starting at just $25. Choose where you get your prescriptions filled – a local pharmacy or convenient home delivery.

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Healthcare It News

MAY 10, 2022

Through this product, HFHS aimed to offer innovative care delivery options that would be convenient and cost-effective for GM's members. Healthcare IT News published a special report highlighting many of these vendors with detailed descriptions of their products. THE PROBLEM. " Courtney Stevens, Henry Ford Health System.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

– These collaborations will help Floridians gain access to affordable healthcare options with the type of convenience consumers are seeking, and will initially focus on improving referral management, care coordination and patient engagement. .

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Healthcare It News

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

"By introducing and integrating our virtual first care experience with Echo devices, we are providing an innovative and convenient way for users to connect with a doctor," said Donna Boyer, chief product officer at Teladoc Health, in a statement. According to the companies, U.S. WHY IT MATTERS. THE LARGER TREND. ON THE RECORD.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 3, 2024

A New Horizon in Healthcare Accessibility Amazon’s foray into healthcare isn’t entirely new. For consumers, this integration means more than just convenience; it’s about accessibility and affordability. In an era where low-acuity care is ripe for disruption, this is yet another layer of innovation from Amazon.

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Healthcare It News

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Digital transformation also is essential in making an impact on quality improvement and cost containment goals associated with value-based care initiatives." The vendor enables digital transformation through a platform that provides patients a new entry point to healthcare. THE PROBLEM. " PROPOSAL. MEETING THE CHALLENGE.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 7, 2021

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, New York City was one of the first places in the United States to feel its major effects. MetroPlus Health Plan, which offers access to low- to no-cost healthcare to individuals in New York City, teamed up with Amwell to connect members with virtual services during the tumult.

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HIT Consultant

JANUARY 30, 2024

What You Should Know: – Walmart is upping the ante with its new Optical Virtual Try-On (VTO) feature, allowing you to virtually “try on” hundreds of frames and purchase prescription glasses online. We continue to focus on improving access and convenience for our customers by allowing them to shop how and where they want.

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Healthcare It News

JUNE 16, 2023

WHY IT MATTERS Through the new service, called COMMpanion, members can call or message two physicians, three nurse practitioners and a team of nurses and health navigators to get their questions answered and access health coaching and care navigation.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 17, 2024

Pharmacies, department stores, convenience stores, and technology companies are all shifting the standard of care toward retail or online centers that provide care at the same place you already shop for household supplies, groceries, or prescriptions. Nearly 70% of physicians now work for a corporate entity instead of private practices.

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HIT Consultant

APRIL 26, 2023

What You Should Know: Walmart Health announced its expansion into the state of Oklahoma, with four new health centers in the Oklahoma City area in 2024. These services may vary by location, but include primary care, labs, X-ray and EKG, behavioral health, dental, hearing, select specialty services, community health and telehealth.

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 19, 2024

The world of healthcare is ever-evolving, especially when new technology is being adopted. One such new area is healthcare at home. While healthcare at home is not necessarily new, the delivery models are rapidly evolving thanks to innovative solutions like digital care platforms and mobile applications.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

"Telehealth technology opened the doors to new hope that we would survive, and that we would have the ability to serve our patients' needs in a safe and convenient way." "The bottom line is telehealth catapults access to quality healthcare efficaciously." THE PROBLEM.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 4, 2023

As new technology-enabled distributed models of care have grown in popularity over the recent years, Singaporean healthcare leaders have not missed out with about two-thirds of respondents saying they are "well equipped" to work effectively with these new care models.

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HIT Consultant

APRIL 29, 2024

It’s no surprise that when it comes to healthcare, consumers are now seeking a better customer experience on par with the quality of the clinical care they have come to expect. Medicare’s older generations typically value clear instructions, support, and easy access to human representatives and may require straightforward solutions (i.e.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

In response to increasing patient demand for telehealth, Kaiser Permanente this week announced the launch of a new "virtual-first" healthcare plan in Washington state. The new health plan will allow members to reach out via phone, online chat, video or email for non-urgent issues. WHY IT MATTERS. THE LARGER TREND.

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Healthcare It News

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

" "They will help resolve current business process inefficiencies, improve communications channels between consumers, referring practitioners, clinicians, and clinic staff, and enable the implementation of new models of outpatient care," the Tasmanian Department of Health said. WHY IT MATTERS. THE LARGER TREND.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Lucienne Marie Ide, M.D., Founder & CEO of Rimidi Chronic kidney disease may be one of the biggest killers of American adults, but individuals affected may not even know it. Today, more than 37 million people – 15% of the population – have chronic kidney disease, which is the ninth leading cause of death.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

What You Should Know: – Ribbon Health , an API data platform that powers high-quality, cost-effective, and convenient care decisions, announced a $43.5 Ribbon is a health data platform that offers the most accurate, up-to-date data on providers, insurance plans, and price and quality of care. Seamless API Layer.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 1, 2024

While the concept of the digital front door has been a popular topic in healthcare for some time, telemedicine has the potential to expand its impact beyond simply acquiring new patients or providing a digital entry point for care. What aspects of a hospital's or health system's patient experience can telemedicine touch?

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Healthcare It News

DECEMBER 16, 2022

The Medicaid and CHIP Access to Prescription Digital Therapeutics Act seeks to expand care options that can help improve health outcomes and quality of life for those facing barriers to healthcare. The Digital Therapeutics Alliance this week encouraged legislators to support its efforts to broaden access to DTx. WHY IT MATTERS.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 13, 2023

Pharmacy-only medicines can now be accessed via new smart vending machines at Changi General Hospital. PharmaSis has smart safety features that ensure medication safety and quality. It provides pharmacists with a real-time video feed of the dispensing process to check if it dispenses the correct type and quality of medicines.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Healthcare IT News sat down with Baird to discuss the company's unique brand of telehealth and how she and her team have developed the technology for a winning endeavor. One of the big keys to the company's success has been telehealth. Early in the pandemic, the company launched mental health and primary care service lines.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 28, 2024

And secondly, the bar for digital therapeutics is set way higher than for other new health treatments for payer acceptance. And secondly, the bar for digital therapeutics is set way higher than for other new health treatments for payer acceptance. For those individuals, the ability to access care is inordinate compared to other areas.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 7, 2024

Utilizing New Patient-Facing Technology to Improve Wound Care Management The CDC reports that over 37.3 Thanks to this collaboration, the pilot evaluates the quality of care when patients and caregivers share responsibility for capturing and submitting remote wound scans. ”

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 28, 2023

The clinic aims to provide high-quality healthcare by putting patients and their needs at the center of all healthcare activities. This involves offering accessible and convenient high-quality care that meets the needs of the local community while ensuring workloads remain manageable for care teams and physicians.

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MedTrainer

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

MedTrainer even has courses bundled together for convenience. Improve patient care: Board-approved continuing education meets certain quality standards, is up-to-date with the latest advancements and regulations, and helps MAs enhance their skills. Learn more about the continuing education courses included with MedTrainer Learning.

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 7, 2024

Consumer demand in healthcare has shifted; led by the need to meet patient convenience inside, as well as outside, the four walls of the organization. This article will explore how digital records have improved the quality of patient care and the ways in which EHRs are continuing to evolve.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 22, 2022

In a discussion with Healthcare IT News , Fobare spells out the role telemedicine has grown to play during the pandemic, where healthcare goes with telehealth, how change may affect physicians and what virtual care might look like 10 years from now. They want convenience, health insights and easy access to quality care.

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Healthcare It News

JUNE 15, 2023

Because consumers prioritize convenience and ease of use, any points of friction had to be removed to eliminate leakage and site abandonment to bolster acquisition. THE PROBLEM The rapid shift to consumer-centric care, spurred by the pandemic and the arrival of Big Tech , has created a competitive landscape in healthcare.

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

million members in New York, announced a partnership with Cityblock , a value-based healthcare provider. – The strategic collaboration aims to provide comprehensive, community-based care to thousands of eligible Fidelis Care members in the New York City and Long Island areas who face complex medical and behavioral health conditions. .

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 4, 2024

The growth capital will be used primarily for accelerating sales and marketing, developing new commercial partnerships, and launching new product initiatives. With PRIVI, patients can pay for customized aesthetic treatment plans via a convenient monthly membership while earning valuable rewards along the way.

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HIT Consultant

MAY 15, 2024

Fay was born from the belief that everyone deserves access to expert care – allowing the majority of Americans to have easy and convenient access to life-changing nutrition counseling. Fay is fostering a new era in healthcare where accessible and effective nutrition care benefits all parties involved.”

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