Health Populi

JUNE 5, 2018

” A genetic test that costs $3,000 helps to identify women who could benefit from avoiding chemo. The test is called the Oncotype DX Breast Recurrence Score. The second chart illustrates patient-borne costs for early stage breast cancer.

Medical Billing 217

Medical Billing Primary Care Pharmaceuticals 217

Aging in Place Technology Watch

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

What will the experience be like – today’s centenarians offer a clue to how they came to live as long – genetics, healthy lifestyle, marital status. Self-testing websites, OTC hearing aids, amplifiers/hearables. category tags: baby boomers , Seniors , aging in place. Engagement, cognitive, wander management wearables.

Nursing 109

Nursing Digital Health Health Data Health Technology 109

Healthcare Exchange Standards

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Some data are themselves sensitive: Lab results showing positive tests for sexually transmitted disease, Genetic results showing higher likelihood for a hard to treat condition, Diagnosis of substance abuse. How data are tagged with specific kinds of sensitivity labels is the topic of my next article. or "Deny all access."

FHIR 51

FHIR HIE Health Data 51

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

They would get frustrated with connectivity issues, inputting information and testing the devices. For example, if a patient’s blood tests come back and I need to discuss with him how to manage high cholesterol, I can schedule a telehealth visit instead of playing phone tag. These are all new decision points for providers.”

Telehealth 164

Telehealth Telemedicine Mental health Primary Care 164