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Four tech and aging blog posts from September 2019

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Also in September, Medicare changes were introduced encouraging technology use by health providers, particularly telehealth services -- perhaps boosting the use of telehealth technology (for example remote visitations) which has seen a rise of consumer interest in recent polling , though not well-adopted yet by the majority of physicians.

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Telemedicine’s Reimbursement Outlook for 2020

GlobalMed

At the same time, telehealth has become embedded in the healthcare landscape and many providers find the advantages outweigh any headaches in securing payment. Generous policies can drive telehealth offerings, just as restrictions can create a financial disincentive. Let’s take a look at what to expect this year. Commercial Payers.

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6 Ways Telemedicine Helps Control Diabetes

GlobalMed

While many patients have yet to dip their toes in the telehealth water, patients with diabetes are already active participants in their own care plans. Telehealth can enable round-the-clock monitoring, giving providers a 24-hour profile and a better understanding of the patient’s condition. Controlling the Diabetes Crisis. Contact Us.

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7 Ways Telemedicine Helps Control Diabetes

GlobalMed

While many patients have yet to dip their toes in the telehealth water, patients with diabetes are already active participants in their own care plans. Telehealth can enable round-the-clock monitoring, giving providers a 24-hour profile and a better understanding of the patient’s condition. Controlling the Diabetes Crisis. Contact Us.

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How RPM & PERS Offer More Data-Driven Insight to Healthcare Organizations

Clear Arch Health

When seeking a good partner, consider the following attributes: Experience building programs that fit in a digital health strategy. In addition, a system that employs both telehealth/RPM and PERS provides clinicians with reliable electronically captured patient-generated health data (PGHD). Improved Chronic Care Outcomes.

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2018 Year in Review: The Year’s Biggest Remote Care News & Developments

care innovations

2018 was a historic year for telehealth and remote patient monitoring (RPM), as a series of developments played out that helped extend these important care delivery services to more patients than ever before. February: Congress Expands Potential for Telehealth Coverage. January: Unbundled CMS Code Increases Remote Care Reimbursement.

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Health, Tech, Government Leaders Join CTA and CHI Coalition to Address Health Disparities Amplified by COVID-19

Connected Health Initiative

Data from surveillance networks maintained by the CDC show that for a three-month period ending in mid-July, age-adjusted COVID-19 hospitalization rates were about five times higher for Black, Hispanic and American Indian and Alaska Native people than for Whites. Disparities in health have long been an issue in the U.S.,