Mobi Health News
JULY 20, 2018
Alexander Börve’s company FirstDerm offers online consultations with board-certified dermatologists and a free product that uses AI to give users ideas about what their skin condition might be. But Börve’s background isn’t in dermatology. In fact he’s an orthopedic surgeon by training. He had the idea to build his app because he realized how pervasive the need is for dermatological consultation.
Health Populi
JULY 20, 2018
Consumers are more bullish demanding virtual and digital health tools from their physicians than doctors are in providing it, based on the research findings in What can health systems do to encourage physicians to embrace virtual care? from Deloitte. One-third of physicians have concerns about using virtual care services, such as medical errors that may result, access to technology, and data security.
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FierceHealthIT
JULY 20, 2018
"High-touch" services can improve satisfaction among patients with serious or advanced illnesses while reducing costs, a new paper from Duke-Margolis says.
Morning eHealth
JULY 20, 2018
Wilkie vote coming — Big cyberattacks revealed
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FierceHealthIT
JULY 20, 2018
Whistleblowers at the Department of Veterans Affairs were significantly more likely to face disciplinary action than their colleagues, according to a new report. The news comes as the Senate prepares to vote Monday on Robert Wilkie's nomination to serve as VA secretary.
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FierceHealthIT
JULY 20, 2018
A recent analysis prepared on behalf of America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) indicates that drug rebates have not been the primary driver of rising drug prices—as some advocates have claimed.
FierceHealthIT
JULY 20, 2018
As a New Mexico district judge weighs a request from CMS to reconsider the court's risk adjustment ruling, the lead attorney for New Mexico Health Connections said the insurer plans to appeal portions of the court's February ruling.
FierceHealthIT
JULY 20, 2018
The American College of Physicians wants Congress to hold hearings on the health of children held in family detention, bundled payments may not be saving Medicare money and more healthcare headlines.
FierceHealthIT
JULY 20, 2018
The Trump administration continued its series of moves this week aimed at tackling high prescription drug prices as it released new guidance on Friday. Officials said they will make it easier for companies seeking to create hard-to-copy complex generics and abuse-deterrent opioids.
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FierceHealthIT
JULY 20, 2018
NFIB says the Trump administration's new AHP policy wouldn't really help them. Plus, amid news of rising premiums across the nation, a new study suggests state individual mandates could be the cure.
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