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Mercom: Telemedicine investments led 2020's $14.8B in digital health fundraising

Mobi Health News

While equity investments in telemedicine rose 139% to $4.3 billion, other areas like data analytics and mobile health apps also earned strong support from investors.

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How telemedicine is increasing diversity in clinical trials

KevinMD

To develop treatments that work on men, women, and children of all ages and different ethnicities we need to have clinical trial data that represents our diverse population. An important part of advancing medical research and drug development is making participation in clinical trials easier and more inclusive.

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Dr. Roboto? Stanford Medicine Foresees Digital Doctors “Maturing”

Health Populi

Physicians are evolving as digital doctors, embracing the growing role of data generated in electronic health records as well as through their patients using wearable technologies and mobile health apps downloaded in ubiquitous smartphones, described in The Rise of the Data-Driven Physician , a 2020 Health Trends Report from Stanford Medicine.

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Digital Healthcare Transformation: Improving Patient Experience and Outcomes

Digital Health Global

The utilization of digital tools and technologies, such as telemedicine and electronic health records (EHRs), has made it easier for patients to access medical services and information, regardless of their location. Telemedicine also reduces wait times and the need for travel, making it a desirable option for patients.

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The New Kid on the Block: How Blockchain Can Revolutionize Access to Healthcare Data

Healthcare IT Today

Data is the bread and butter of the digital health industry. The truth is that patient data is scattered across multiple locations and there is no one central database that conveniently stores it all in one place. Decentralization is a powerful tool that can allow us to access fragmented data efficiently and securely.

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The Future of Healthcare: Telehealth. Here’s Why You Need to Consider Telemedicine in 2019

Continue Education Journal

Telehealth and Telemedicine Definition. We often hear telehealth and telemedicine used interchangeably, so let’s set the record straight – telehealth is the umbrella term that refers to medical services that healthcare practitioners provide to patients from a distance.

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Cybersecurity frameworks in APAC don’t support remote care: report

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

While policies allow data transfer between and beyond hospitals, these protections are also "not well-established" and challenges persist in enforcing them. A targeted approach may be "essential" to protect patient data and mitigate risks of cyber incidences, it said.