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Health Consumers Expect Healthcare to be Digital (and Secure), Philips Future Health Index Finds

Health Populi

Using digital tech has improved consumers’ experiences with health care providers across a range of tasks: 53% told Philips it’s easier to schedule appointments, 47% think it’s easier to get test results, 42% receive appointment reminders, and 27% are able to monitor health indicators on their own.

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It’s the 10th anniversary of trying to get our health data: “I’m putting my data in Google and HealthVault”

Society for Participatory Medicine

Ten years ago the whole issue of personal health data exploded into the headlines. In one view, in the decade since then not much has changed, but in another view, an enormous amount of infrastructure has changed, and I think we’re on the verge of an eruption due to the success of the new FHIR data interface.

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New Year, New Health Goals – Keep Patients Engaged with RPM

Clear Arch Health

A home health nurse assisted in identifying participants for the study and explained how to use the devices. A simple call or reminder prompt from the overseeing nurse, asking, “How are you doing with taking your readings daily?” ” can be just what’s needed.

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Xealth’s Recap from Oracle Health Conference 2023

Xealth

We heard from the Mace family, a couple who experienced first hand the difficulties with health data exchange after Tristan (26 yo M) had to undergo an emergency heart transplant after experiencing a catastrophic cardiac event. Key takeaways: From a nursing perspective – focus on virtual nursing.

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You Can’t Afford Not To: 3 Ways to Win an Argument with Your CFO About Investing in Digital Health

Xealth

2: Clinician productivity, especially for nurses! No one needs to be reminded of the high cost of hiring and keeping your essential nursing and MA staff. It is getting so bad that some health systems have had to cancel procedures due to staffing shortages. .

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Home Health Monitoring System: Guide to Remote Patient Monitoring

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) is a technology-based healthcare service that allows healthcare providers to monitor patients’ health data outside of traditional healthcare settings. HHM allows patients to monitor their health data regularly, including vital signs such as blood pressure, glucose levels, and heart rate.

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COVID-19 is Accelerating the Adoption of Remote Patient Monitoring solutions. Are you on the Fast Track?

Redox

At its core, remote patient monitoring is the use of technology to track patient health and stay connected with caregivers outside of traditional care settings. For more specific examples, check out this blog highlighting a few medical device manufacturers that are transforming cardiac care with remote patient monitoring.