The use of digital health tools are on the rise
In a new survey by Rock Health, 90 percent of respondents used at least one digital health tool last year.
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Telehealth
After-hours telemedicine services reduced avoidable hospitalizations
According to a case study published in the American Journal of Managed Care (AJMC), found one New York skilled nursing
Read More3 telehealth vendors offering free services in wake of California wildfires
(By Julie Spitzer for Becker’s Hospital Review) As wildfires continue to destroy parts of California and force thousands to flee
Read MoreTeladoc to rebrand as Teladoc Health
(By Jessica Kim Cohen for Becker’s Hospital Review) On Aug. 10, virtual care company Teladoc will change its corporate name to Teladoc
Read MoreWalgreens’ “Find Care Now” digital health service
Walgreens has launched an mHealth platform designed to give its estimated 5 million active members access to healthcare services. The
Read MoreVirtual care reimbursement proposed by Medicare: 5 things to know
(By Julie Spitzer for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS made a series of suggestions to expand telehealth in its latest Medicare Physician Fee
Read MoreHow Microsoft is shaking up healthcare
(By Jessica Kim Cohen for Becker’s Hospital Review) In June, Microsoft revealed the names of two new executives joining its healthcare division,
Read MoreMedical apps for patients: how caregivers can support health consumers remotely
(By Staff at Becker’s Hospital Review) As surveys show, patients usually think of a patient app as a tool to keep
Read MoreMedicare Advantage members are using digital health tools
Although a 77 percent of Medicare Advantage members are using mHealth tools to monitor chronic health conditions; however, the same
Read MoreTelehealth success varies by how it is used: 5 things to know
(By Julie Spitzer for Becker’s Hospital Review) Although telehealth increases patient access to care and can improve care quality, its
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