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The VA recommends apps for PTSD and pain management. It's led to new veteran privacy concerns

FierceHealthIT

Federal lawmakers are taking a hard look at how the VA protects patient data shared with VA-approved health apps. They want more answers about how VA monitors apps with access to health data and how it holds third parties accountable.

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Revolutionizing Postoperative Care at Home with Remote Patient Monitoring

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

Postoperative care at home is a crucial component of the recovery process and involves a variety of services, including wound care, pain management, physical therapy, and follow-up appointments. Wound Care and Pain Management Postoperative care at home involves proper wound care and effective pain management.

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Weekly Roundup – January 21, 2023

Healthcare IT Today

Automated monitoring of data pertaining to pain management in clinical notes, staff reports, automated dispensing cabinet reports, and more can help identify patterns and influence responses quickly. Read more… Adopt Third-Party Risk Management to Protect Health System Data.

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Artificial Emotional Intelligence: What exactly is it? What is the potential of AEI in Healthcare?

Lloyd Price

Additionally, AEI systems could be used to develop new therapies for mental health conditions. Pain management: AEI systems can be used to monitor patients' pain levels and provide personalized treatment plans. It is being used in a variety of healthcare settings to improve patient care and satisfaction.

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

Lloyd Price

The development of new digital health solutions: There is a growing number of startups developing digital health solutions that can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare delivery. These solutions include apps that track patient health data, virtual coaching programs, and remote monitoring devices.

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What Effective Telehealth Legislation Looks Like

InTouch Health

If signed into law, the bill would confirm several recent executive orders related to telehealth, including one that would create a Division of Telehealth Services within the Office of Health Data and Analytics. In 2017, there were 1,160 reported opioid-involved deaths in Kentucky—a rate of 27.9 deaths per 100,000 persons.

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The Future of Healthcare: Wearable Technology

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

This technology combines sensors and textiles to create garments that monitor vital signs and other health data. These technologies can be used for pain management, surgical training, and even for treating mental health conditions. Another challenge is ensuring patient privacy and data security.