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7 Ways Telemedicine Helps Control Diabetes

GlobalMed

But what isn’t as well known is how telemedicine is helping patients manage their condition – and even saving their lives in the COVID-19 pandemic. The good news is that diabetics can be natural telemedicine adopters. Many inject themselves with insulin or monitor their blood sugar levels at home and remotely share the results.

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Digital MSK: current investment trends and potential future innovation

Lloyd Price

Digital MSK, or digital musculoskeletal (MSK) care, refers to the use of technology and digital tools to improve the diagnosis, treatment, and management of conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system, which includes bones, joints, muscles, and other connective tissues. from 2021 to 2028.

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The Evolution of Healthcare at Home, the Technology Driving this Change, and It’s Impact on the World of Healthcare

Healthcare IT Today

That said, the last four years have demonstrated to us that patients will ultimately drive the need for advancements that ultimately move us towards adopting more efficient care delivery models and at scale. Improved level of care can be achieved by using both telemedicine and virtual care. So many good insights here!

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Nordic HealthTech: one of the most dynamic and innovative in the world

Lloyd Price

The Scandinavian healthtech sector is well-positioned to capitalise on potential future growth, mainly due to: A strong focus on preventive care: Scandinavian countries have a long history of investing in preventive care, and this focus is reflected in the healthtech sector.

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How RPM can solve many patient and provider problems in rural areas

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

One way people in these rural areas still can receive access to high-quality healthcare in a convenient and cost-effective way is through telemedicine and remote patient monitoring options. Rural communities across the U.S. Another factor pushing RPM adoption is the ongoing nursing and clinical provider shortages.

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Zealous for Wellness: Deciding What Kind of Change You Want

Healthcare IT Today

People undergoing treatment are changing in other ways too; they may choose to start an exercise program or undergo a financial change, for instance. Resilient Healthcare Employs Extensive Data Analytics Resilient Healthcare provides in-home care for conditions that have traditionally required a hospital stay.

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Virtual Visits: Come face to face with the future—now

In Hand Health

Over the past two months, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has begun shifting its policies in favor of telemedicine and telehealth services. That’s a big deal, especially because about 20 percent of PT patients drop out of treatment within the first three visits, and 70 percent fail to complete their full course of care.