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In-depth: Who owns telemedicine delivery — payers or providers?

Mobi Health News

Just about everyone agrees in the basic vision for telemedicine: When a person gets sick, instead of jumping in the car to drive to a doctor’s office or urgent care center, they can pick up a phone or tablet instead, and get in touch right away with a doctor.

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AI and IoT device connects with concierge platform for RPM

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Braidio's remote patient monitoring helps medical professionals get the latest patient data and insights. The device's haptic sensors respond to the user's touch. No blood is required, because users simply touch the device in the way they touch their phone screens. Twitter: @SiwickiHealthIT.

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The Old Gays Working with Walgreens on TikTok: Breaking Down Stereotypes and Having Fun with Health

Health Populi

The plotline kicks off with 3 of the 4 quartet (Jessay Martin, Robert Reeves and Mick Peterson) looking for their friend Bill Lyons, who is missing from their rehearsal for their next dance thread to get ready for their next TikTok production. Here’s Ad Age ‘s take on the campaign through a media/pop culture lens.

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HIMSS23: DHA is developing a virtual-first health ecosystem

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

CHICAGO – In a vast, integrated health ecosystem, the future is high-tech and high-touch, "right in line with this year's HIMSS23 theme, "Health that connects, tech that cares," said. Dr. Telita Crosland, Lieutenant General, director of the Defense Health Agency. million beneficiaries worldwide.

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Patient concerns in healthcare digitalisation: Rising inequalities

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

After all, people, especially those in vulnerable health situations, crave human touch and a reassuring voice. Digitalisation in healthcare holds the promise of optimising processes and expanding access to care. In other countries such as Belgium and Spain, patients can access regional portals. More precise diagnoses with the help of AI.

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How virtual primary care can amplify value for providers and patients

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

First you suggest it can provide high-touch care coordination for preventive care, chronic condition management and mental health services. Primary care physicians are the heart of healthcare delivery in the United States. A big chunk of telemedicine technology and services company Teladoc Health's business is in primary care.

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Can Hugs Benefit Mental Health?

TheraNest

If the last two years of the COVID-19 pandemic have shown us anything, it’s that humans need physical touch. Humans have two distinct touch systems. One is a rapid touch system that consists of large, myelinated A-beta afferents. The second is a slow touch system, which includes the recently discovered C-tactile afferents.