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Is Telehealth the Key to Changing the Opioid Crisis?

GlobalMed

Between 1999 and 2015, overdose deaths increased 325 percent in rural counties – and nonfatal prescription opioid overdoses are highest in states with large rural populations. Virtual health technologies can reach patients anytime, anywhere. The post Is Telehealth the Key to Changing the Opioid Crisis? Contact Us.

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Wearables Are Good For Older People, Too — The Latest From Laurie Orlov

Health Populi

For older people who are digital immigrants, they will remember their initial Zoom get-together’s with much-missed family, ordering groceries online in the first ecommerce purchase, and using telemedicine for the first time as a digital health front-door. While Apple product purchases in 2015 were. purchased by women.

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Empowering the Behavioral Health System with Home-Based Technology Solutions

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Eric Elliott, CEO at Altruix It is an exciting time to be in the behavioral health industry. Technology, particularly home-based health devices, can help to overcome certain behavioral health hurdles.

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Global Home Health Hubs Strategic Market Report 2023: Market to Reach $7.9 Billion by 2030 – Increased Emphasis on Remote Patient Monitoring Creates Fertile Environment for Growth – ResearchAndMarkets.com

Digital Health Global

With the COVID-19 Pandemic Exposing Global Healthcare Unpreparedness, There is Increasing Policy Led Focus on Rebooting Health Systems Worldwide: Current & Required Healthcare Spending as % of GDP The Pandemic Triggers Shift in Consumer Behaviour & Engagement With Healthcare Technologies & Services Healthcare Industry Pushed to Adopt Digital (..)

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Older Adults & Virtual Reality Mental Health

Telebehavioral Health Institute

VR mental health options are discussed in the article below. Virtual Reality Mental Health. Virtual reality mental health technology can immerse patients in virtual environments that mimic outdoor environments to evoke positive mental health responses. 2015 ), and quality of life (White et al.,

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Report: RPM ‘Growing in Popularity’ for Chronic Disease Management

care innovations

That’s the conclusion reached in a new joint report from AHIP , the national association of America's Health Insurance Plans, and C-TAC, the Coalition to Transform Advanced Care. Chronic Disease Management in Action: The Mississippi Diabetes Telehealth Network. 7% average A1C reduction. A monthly cost savings of more than $28,000.

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Digital MSK: poised for growth as one of HealthTech's evolving new stars

Lloyd Price

Digital physical therapy refers to the use of technology and digital tools to provide physical therapy services remotely, without requiring in-person visits to a physical therapy clinic or office. Founded in 2012, Physitrack works primarily with the employer market to offer digital physical therapy, telehealth and patient engagement tools.