Connected Health Pulse

Hospital at Home: Prospects and Challenges, and Learnings from Best Buy Health

Health Populi

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Clinicians from Scripps Research and Johns Hopkins School of Medicine collaborated on this work, calling out the relatively fast adoption of HaH programs during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Varda Shalev of Team8 discussed prospects for Care At Home Transformed tag-teaming with Deborah Di Sanzo, President of Best Buy Health.

EHR

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Singapore: HapSense revolutionizes skincare product analysis

Digital Health Global

APRIL 30, 2024

Developed through a collaborative effort between the P&G Singapore Innovation Centre, NTU Singapore, and the Agency for Science, Technology, and Research (A*STAR) , HapSense sets out to deliver precise, objective, and quantifiable measurements of tactile sensations.

Digital Health

Ten In Ten: Manatt’s Healthcare Priorities to 2031

Health Populi

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

health care system, especially laying bare inequities and inertia in American health care, explained in The Progress We Need: Ten Health Care Imperatives for the Decade Ahead from Manatt Health. Achieve health equity. Stability the safety net and rebuild public health. Address social determinants of health.

Mental health

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The Evolution of a Patient Ambassador – Learning from Stacy Hurt

Health Populi

JUNE 8, 2022

“I am a health care executive who happens to be a patient, caregiver, and advocate,” Stacy Hurt explained to me in a Zoom chat we shared on 31 May. Health care executive first; patient advocacy followed. I asked her to meet with me to discuss her professional news update: being appointed Parexel’s first Patient Ambassador.

Life Science

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My Health, My Data – Thinking Consumers, Privacy and Self-Care at HIMSS 2023

Health Populi

APRIL 17, 2023

The Washington State legislature passed House Bill 1155, aka the My Health, My Data Act , last week. The bill expands privacy protections for Washington State’s health citizens beyond HIPAA’s provisions. ” That could include such data tags as cookie identifiers, device identifiers, and IP addresses.

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Study: NYC Black, Latino patients less likely than white patients to use telehealth during pandemic

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

This remains true, said researchers from the Department of Population Health Sciences and Policy, even after adjusting for age, comorbidities and preferred language. "While telehealth has many benefits, especially during a global pandemic, it may create and/or exacerbate health disparities," wrote the research team.

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Closing the Digital Health Gap Between Consumers and Physicians

Health Populi

JULY 20, 2018

Consumers are more bullish demanding virtual and digital health tools from their physicians than doctors are in providing it, based on the research findings in What can health systems do to encourage physicians to embrace virtual care? from Deloitte. One in two U.S. “Macy’s?

Digital Health

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Riding the digital wave through COVID-19

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 24, 2020

Government & Policy Interoperability Population Health Telehealth One of the more remarkable features of the NHS’s response to the coronavirus pandemic has been its rapid uptake of technology in the UK says director of international relations at NHS Confederation, Dr Layla McCay.

Primary Care

Primary Care Telecare Mental health Interoperability

Broadband is the Achilles' heel of telehealth

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Connected Health Government & Policy Patient Engagement Population Health Telehealth The fate of virtual care adoption is tied to the fate of broadband expansion. "Broadband is now revered as the super-social determinant of health because it has a direct impact on all of the other social determinants of health.

Telehealth

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Frost & Sullivan's Top 10 predictions for healthcare in 2021

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 4, 2021

Financial/Revenue Cycle Management Population Health Precision Medicine Telehealth Workforce From vaccines to virtual care, enterprise imaging to precision medicine, these are the growth areas that will shape the direction of healthcare, this year and beyond.

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CharmHealth Launches 2023 Innovation Challenge to Revolutionize Healthcare

Digital Health Global

JULY 11, 2023

What Sets the Innovation Challenge Apart Unlike other startup competitions, the CharmHealth Innovative Challenge specifically targets entrepreneurs developing products or solutions related to digital health and the EHR domain. All brand names and solution names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

mHealth

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Atropos Raises Capital to Bridge Evidence Gap

Digital Health Wire

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Atropos Health is a tough company to pin down with a short intro. Atropos is now setting its sights on the global market, with the recent financing tagged for international expansion and channel partnerships. The post Atropos Raises Capital to Bridge Evidence Gap appeared first on Digital Health Wire.

Life Science

Life Science Digital Health Health Data

How health IT's leading innovators are using AI now, and where they see it going

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

By Bill Siwicki | September 21, 2023 News Oracle Cerner adds generative AI to its EHR platforms The Oracle Clinical Digital Assistant tool can also respond to conversational voice prompts from. In this regularly updated page, we offer their perspective and advice.

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Technology is radically improving care for veterans

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 23, 2020

Connected Health Electronic Health Records (EHR, EMR) Government & Policy Patient Engagement Telehealth With its three-pillar approach to modernization, the U.S. To this end, VA developed Veterans Signals (VSignals), a digital platform to collect feedback from Veterans, eligible dependents, caregivers, and survivors.

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Five notable technology offerings for older adults

Aging in Place Technology Watch

AUGUST 11, 2020

HomeEXCEPT. “ HomeEXCEPT is hardware and software for active seniors, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and researchers. The hardware is used to tag objects and monitor their use. Families can send pictures to a digital picture frame. The last was offered by a giant US network.

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Five new technologies for older adults October 2019

Aging in Place Technology Watch

OCTOBER 15, 2019

That can be due to a variety of barriers, including fear that they are not using them properly (UCSD study) , lack of internet access (which would limit awareness), low technology literacy ( TechCrunch ), including lack of familiarity with terminology, and physical challenges ( research from MPDI ). Learn more at HandsFree Health.

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Voice, health, wellbeing -- notes from January 2020 report

Aging in Place Technology Watch

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Joseph Health has an Alexa skill to book same day appointments. According to research by Voicebot.ai, consumers are somewhat interested in using voice assistants to answer questions of their various voice assistants. category tags: mHealth-Digital Health-Telehealth-Voice Health , healthcare. Providence St.

mHealth

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Five interesting and useful technologies for older adults

Aging in Place Technology Watch

MARCH 31, 2021

One of these was the Longevity Health & Innovation Summit , which featured numerous longevity and technology experts as well as a pitch challenge. Karie is a personal health companion that organizes, schedules, and dispenses pills with one-button technology, ensuring that patients are taking the right medication at the right time.

Digital Health

After Covid-19, When the Care Recipient is Elsewhere, What?s Next for Technology?

Aging in Place Technology Watch

MAY 27, 2020

Pew Research notes 53% of responders in April consider the Internet as ‘Essential’ – although, no surprise, the oldest did not. In addition, telehealth usage has skyrocketed, with virtual doctor visits expected by Forrester Research to top 1 billion by years end. Technology usage has climbed sharply during Covid-19.

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Five technologies to mitigate social isolation in older adults

Aging in Place Technology Watch

AUGUST 22, 2023

It’s at the point where the surgeon general recently declared it to be a serious health risk : " 29% increased risk of heart disease, a 32% increased risk of stroke, and a 50% increased risk of developing dementia for older adults. Technology’s role in mitigating it is being studied in research programs and healthcare. CareAngel. "AI

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Now add in the shortage of workers in home care , health care , and nursing homes. As part of the research into the Future of Sensors and Older Adults , interviewees outlined ways sensors could be useful for mitigating fall risk. Digital literacy – the required and moving target for older adults. Digital literacy – what is it?

Nursing

Consider the potential for wearables and older adults

Aging in Place Technology Watch

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

For the market of technology for older adults, it offered a smartwatch with built-in fall detection and other numerous health features, which it continues to introduce. According to AARP’s 2020 research report , 16% of the 60-69 age group and 11 percent of the 70+ own a wearable, presumably a smart watch.

Digital Health

David Maman and Divya Chander to Keynote CharmHealth Third Annual Innovation Challenge & Showcase

Digital Health Global

AUGUST 11, 2023

is a leader in health and wellness check software which makes health data more accessible for better care at lower costs. has been recognized as a top startup, winning several awards, including the health and wellness innovation award at CES. chief of endocrinology at Alameda Health System; Uli Chettipally , M.D.,

mHealth

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Bonus Features – October 30, 2022 – 46% of Americans have gone into debt paying medical bills, 41% say retail and virtual care experiences are disjointed, and more

Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 30, 2022

This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. In addition, 10% of Americans said they wouldn’t be able to afford any out-of-pocket expenses in the event of a health emergency, while 22% could only afford to pay $100 or less.

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Future of Remote Care Technology and Older Adults 2020 -- Themes Emerge

Aging in Place Technology Watch

OCTOBER 22, 2020

As the research interviews for the 2020 report “Future of Remote Care Technology and Older Adults” wind down, a few themes become apparent. That digital divide applied whether they live in senior living communities, nursing homes or remained in their own homes. What is the status and future of remote care technologies?

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Isn’t It Eyeconic? Vision Care in the Evolving Health Care Ecosystem

Health Populi

MARCH 21, 2019

The vision/optical industry is one piece of the health/care ecosystem, but the segment has not been as directly impacted by patients’ new consumer muscles until just about now. I was grateful to have an opportunity to share my views with attendees on the vision patient as health consumer through the health economic lens.

HIPAA

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Tackling Covid-19’s social isolation of seniors – one tech at a time

Aging in Place Technology Watch

APRIL 15, 2020

GreatCall Link helps keep friends and family updated on your health and safety. OneClick.chat. " Research funded by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) has shaped the design of our products, making them easy for older adults to use. category tags: social isolation , computers, internet and social networking.

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Voice, Health, and Well-being – Launching a New Report for 2020

Aging in Place Technology Watch

JULY 24, 2019

Voice First in health -- examples proliferate – is this a fad, or is there staying power? A research report project launches in September that will seek answers to these and other questions. Why tackle the topic of voice, health, and well-being? Speech recognition, for example, will penetrate 80% of mobile devices by 2020.

mHealth

mHealth Digital Health Telehealth

Five blog notes from September 2023 Aging and Health Technology Watch

Aging in Place Technology Watch

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Setting the stage for The Future of Care Work research. announces the first-of-its-kind smart technology for the millions of people providing personal care to family members, especially those facing health challenges. category tags: Family caregivers , Telehealth-RPM-Virtual Visits-Voice Health , AI and machine learning , AgeTech

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To connect older adults, when will a trend convert to a mandate?

Aging in Place Technology Watch

JULY 28, 2020

For example, state ombudsman programs will get tech to enable remote monitoring of long-term care facilities, programs were launched to foster digital health innovations for vulnerable populations, reimbursement for telehealth services delivered to people at home, the CART program for collaboration between the VA and NIA for aging in place.

Nursing

Nursing Telehealth Medicare Digital Health

Sampling technology for managing diabetes

Aging in Place Technology Watch

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Diabetes is a critical health problem. Coaching: Numerous websites offer online, remote coaching – like Omada Health , Diabetes Strong personal coaching , Integrated Diabetes Services , and reversing Type 2 Diabetes (Verta) and studies that demonstrate reversal , even without weight loss.

mHealth

mHealth Digital Health Telehealth

Four Technology and Aging Blog Posts from November 2020

Aging in Place Technology Watch

DECEMBER 4, 2020

2020 Research Reports – A Recap. So 2020 was a year that produced 5 white papers and three long research reports emerge – normally not feasible with so much here-and-there travel. By comparison, in 2019 one report, the 2019 Market Overview , was published, along with 2 long and 4 short white papers, listed under Research.

Remote care

Remote care Digital Health Telehealth

Four tech and aging blog posts from September 2019

Aging in Place Technology Watch

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Also in September, Medicare changes were introduced encouraging technology use by health providers, particularly telehealth services -- perhaps boosting the use of telehealth technology (for example remote visitations) which has seen a rise of consumer interest in recent polling , though not well-adopted yet by the majority of physicians.

mHealth

mHealth Telehealth Medicare Digital Health

Five worrisome aging and health blog posts from August 2023

Aging in Place Technology Watch

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

You may be one of the dwindling population ( 34% are homeowners ) who have landlines in the US (even digital phone-service based). Technology’s role in mitigating it is being studied in research programs and healthcare. Read more. category tags: Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) , smartphones, cellphones , social isolation

Nursing

Nursing Medicare

Key trends expected to shape Pain Management and Adherence markets in 2024 and beyond

Lloyd Price

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Tech-driven Solutions: Digital Therapeutics (DTx): App-based solutions offering personalized pain management programs, education, and support. Email lloyd@nelsonadvisors.co.uk HealthTech M&A Newsletter from Nelson Advisors - HealthTech, Health IT, Digital Health Insights and Analysis. Subscribe Today!

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Six recent Voice/Conversational AI innovations for older adults

Aging in Place Technology Watch

JANUARY 25, 2022

Researchers want to understand how best to create a voice assistant. The goal of the research was to understand the influence of personal voice assistants on loneliness reduction in older adults. category tags: Telehealth-RPM-Virtual Visits-Voice Health , Voice First/AI/Voice Assistants , senior living. Learn more.

Telehealth

Why talk to devices? Because it is both possible and compelling

Aging in Place Technology Watch

DECEMBER 6, 2018

On the other hand, according to Pew Research, only 66% of the 65+ (46 million) are broadband (that is, high enough speed) users to enable a smart speaker in the home. If it can be enabled (one way or the other), it will be, even in the health provider/insurer segment, where the experiments are numerous and sometimes silly.

HIPAA

HIPAA EHR Digital Health

Nine more older adult technology offerings from CES 2021

Aging in Place Technology Watch

JANUARY 20, 2021

" The Industrial Technology Research Institute in Taiwan developed a Dual Arm Robot System (DARS) that can perform different tasks for humans without specific tools. ITRI said the system could serve in industries such as manufacturing, health care and hazardous environment operation." Orcam Read. “ Learn more at VOY.

Six Health and Aging Technology Blog Posts from January, 2019

Aging in Place Technology Watch

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Most because it was difficult to absorb and rationalize so much tech news, hype, booths and convention center halls at the Digital Health Summit at CES 2019 – where a step counter status update may have been the most satisfying experience of all at the end of the day. and Bret Kinsella , is heating up.

mHealth

mHealth Digital Health Telehealth

Considering Technology Adoption -- AARP’s 2008 Healthy@Home

Aging in Place Technology Watch

OCTOBER 2, 2019

? AARP research h ighlights changes in technology adoption. What a difference more than a decade makes. The iPhone had just been released in June of 2007, so this survey did not ask about smartphone use – there was no Digital Health (a " check engine light for your body! Remember Healthy@Home in 2008 ? The jury is still out.

Telehealth

Telehealth Telemedicine Digital Health Health Information

The Evolution of Self-Care for Consumers – Learning and Sharing at CHPA

Health Populi

MARCH 19, 2019

Self-care in health goes back thousands of years. Reading from Hippocrates’ Corpus about food and clean air’s role in health sounds contemporary today. Among Scott’s many insightful comments, one really resonated with me and my health-economics mindset: on the growing presence of value-based insurance design in the U.S.

BioTech

BioTech Life Science Leadership Medicare

So, about this “big data” thing …

Society for Participatory Medicine

JANUARY 7, 2019

She tagged a number of other members (and non). I know and respect Nosta from his days creating a LinkedIn Digital Health group with a zillion members, so I wasn’t surprised to see his perspective. Today, outgoing SPM board members Peter Elias and I were among those tagged. Research and data didn’t exist.

Digital Health

Five tech and aging blog posts from October 2019

Aging in Place Technology Watch

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Between trade events, including the Connected Health Conference in Boston, LeadingAge in San Diego, HLTH in Las Vegas, the Aging 2.0 Between trade events, including the Connected Health Conference in Boston, LeadingAge in San Diego, HLTH in Las Vegas, the Aging 2.0 October was a long and extravagant month for the tech market.

Connected Health

Connected Health Digital Health

Gen Z and Millennials: What They Want from Healthcare

MeMD

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The pandemic pushed digital health to new heights – and there’s no going back. A 2017 survey by the Employee Benefit Research Institute/Greenwald & Associates showed that millennials rated virtual care as “extremely or very important” to their choice of medical provider. The Demand for Virtual Care. But this isn’t new news.

Primary Care

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Hospital at Home: Prospects and Challenges, and Learnings from Best Buy Health

Singapore: HapSense revolutionizes skincare product analysis

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