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Physician adoption of digital health tools is accelerating, AMA research shows

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The American Medical Association's digital health research released today shows increased rates of digital health adoption among physicians over the last six years and provides insights into their expectations. The average number of digital health tools in use by a physician grew from 2.2 in 2016 to 3.8

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India prioritising shift to remote care: survey

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Royal Philips has published its latest Future Health Index 2021 report that explores how healthcare leaders are confronting the present challenges of the pandemic and where their current and future priorities lie. Leaders unanimously believed that the country's policies and plans contribute to building a resilient healthcare system.

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Digital health in Africa: hype or hope?

Lloyd Price

Exec Summary: Digital health in Africa is a rapidly growing field, with the potential to improve access to healthcare and quality of care across the continent. Cost: Digital health technologies can be expensive, which can make them inaccessible to low-income populations.

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Why have billion dollar digital health companies struggled since the pandemic?

Lloyd Price

Digital health funding pre pandemic: 2018 Digital health companies raised a total of $8.1 There were 368 deals in the digital health space in 2018, with an average deal size of $22.2 Other areas that received significant investment included telemedicine, digital therapeutics, and health insurance technology.

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What exactly is HealthTech? What is the difference between Digital Health and HealthTech?

Lloyd Price

Software: This includes software that is used to manage patient records, provide remote care, or deliver educational content. Wearable devices: These are devices that are worn on the body and can track health data such as heart rate, sleep, and activity levels. What is the difference between Digital Health and Healthtech?

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Polyclinics and the Labour party's Digital Health plans for the NHS

Lloyd Price

Exec Summary: While Labour's specific plans and implementation details might evolve, their overall vision emphasises leveraging digital technology to make the NHS more accessible, efficient, and equitable for all. Labour's plans for Digital Health in the NHS focus on three key areas: 1.

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Swift Medical Announces New Financing Round to Further Enhance Its AI-Based Wound Care Technology

Digital Health Global

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Swift Medical, a digital health technology company serving wound care providers, is pleased to announce the successful closing of an $US8M round of financing co-led by current investors BDC Capital’s Women in Technology Venture Fund and funds managed by Virgo Investment Group.