Health Populi

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Use of health and fitness apps ranked third, with telehealth for mental health services ranking fourth in growing use in the pandemic. Considering timing for re-engaging in health activities, apps, online health services, and connected exercise equipment are already in use by over one-half of U.S.

Mental health 335

Mental health Telehealth Public Health Digital Health 335

Health Populi

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

One of the key toxic side effects of the COVID-19 public health crisis has been peoples’ growing sense of isolation and feeling lonely, increasing peoples’ need for mental and behavioral health services.

Digital Health 378

Digital Health Mental health Public Health Telehealth 378

Health Populi

MARCH 10, 2020

Six in ten people are open to health and wellness services via virtual channels, over half like the idea of remote monitoring linking with at-home devices, and 1 in 2 people would be open to routine appointments through telehealth. Nearly one-half would also be keen on mental health appointments and specialty visits for chronic conditions.

Digital Health 348

Digital Health Health Data HIPAA Mental health 348

Health Populi

MAY 12, 2021

.” The COVID-19 pandemic inspired many consumer behavior changes, one of which was increased use of wearable tech, viewing food-as-medicine for immunity, greater attention to sleep and mental health, among others.

Digital Health 156

Digital Health Life Science Mental health Public Health 156

Health Populi

MARCH 5, 2018

This begs the question, then, how to leverage the important social platform for the betterment of health, healthcare, and patient and caregiver engagement? At #HIMSS18, we will see the usual health IT suspects in the mix this year with newer entrants who are opening up health data to better flow and liquidity across data siloes.

Digital Health 174

Digital Health Health Data Health IT Patient Experience 174

Health Populi

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

We crave actual physical connection to neighbours, colleagues, and fellow townspeople, even if digitally facilitated.” ” Trust and truth underpin health engagement, we learned in the first Edelman Health Engagement Barometer launched ten years ago.

Primary Care 212

Primary Care Patient Experience Mobile Health Mental health 212

Health Populi

OCTOBER 12, 2020

In my new book, Health Citizenship: How a virus opened hearts and minds , I track the pandemic’s role in opening patients’ hearts and minds for care at home, using DIY platforms like smartphones, tablets and computers, along with downloading and employing mobile health apps.

Digital Health 317

Digital Health Life Science Public Health Telehealth 317