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Telehealth Tops CIO’s IT Imperatives, According to Advisory Board

American Well

However, the winds of change started blowing last year when the Federation of State Medical Boards unanimously ratified its telemedicine policy last spring to help guide states that are updating their standpoints on online healthcare. Widespread adoption of healthcare innovation is almost always tied to the almighty healthcare dollar.

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Telehealth Tops CIO’s IT Imperatives, According to Advisory Board

American Well

However, the winds of change started blowing last year when the Federation of State Medical Boards unanimously ratified its telemedicine policy last spring to help guide states that are updating their standpoints on online healthcare. Widespread adoption of healthcare innovation is almost always tied to the almighty healthcare dollar.

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The Tech Giants are Coming for Healthcare

Lloyd Price

Clinical Trials In 2015, Apple introduced new software, called Apple ResearchKit, for health researchers. This summer, Apple opened Health Records API to health IT innovators to enable them to create apps that utilize the data. The company's work in healthcare has spanned cloud computing, cybersecurity and precision medicine.

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Five mobile apps that are reshaping mental health care

Waracle

Every week, we’re hearing about new healthcare innovations powered by emerging tech, and every week, real lives are being changed for the better because of them. WHOs 2015 survey of 15,000 mHealth apps revealed that almost 30% had a focus on mental health diagnosis, treatment, or support.

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Telemedicine Reimbursement

American Well

Many national plans embrace this healthcare innovation and have been steadily broadening coverage through partnerships with telemedicine services companies. Telehealth Index: 2015 Physician Survey , American Well and QuantiaMD. Commercial Payers. Additional resources.

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Telemedicine Reimbursement

American Well

Many national plans embrace this healthcare innovation and have been steadily broadening coverage through partnerships with telemedicine services companies. Telehealth Index: 2015 Physician Survey , American Well and QuantiaMD. Commercial Payers. Additional resources.