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Asynchronous video telemedicine helps TB patients, saves costs in Guam

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

To help overcome the challenges it faced with directly observed therapy, the Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services turned to a healthcare technology from emocha Mobile Health. "They have access to two-way, HIPAA-secure messaging to communicate with their healthcare provider. MEETING THE CHALLENGE.

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The Digital Transformation of Patients – Update from Rock Health and Stanford

Health Populi

The first chart illustrates consumers’ use of digital health tools, showing that online health information and online provider reviews. But the big growth areas were for live video telemedicine, wearable tech, and digital health tracking.

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Magellan Health uses smartphone-based AI tech to help Hep C patients

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

This technology captures and analyzes behavioral data – video and audio patient information that shows how people respond to medical conditions and treatment. They have access to two-way, HIPAA-secure messaging to communicate with their healthcare provider. " Dr. Caroline Carney, Magellan Health Rx management.

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Technology brings care to home for chronically ill patients

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Connected Health Financial/Revenue Cycle Management Patient Engagement Population Health Telehealth Video visits, temperature sensors and wearables can replace the need for clinic visits. Video visits, infrared temperature sensors, mobile health, and wearables replace the need for clinic visits.

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Essential Telemedicine Terms Clinicians Should Know

Enzyme Health

CMS is the federal agency that administers HIPAA standards and develops Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement policies for telemedicine. HD : HD stands for high definition and refers to video that is a higher resolution than standard. HD video requires faster internet connection speeds for proper image transmission.

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The Smartphone Is the Consumer’s Personal Health Platform – Implications from Deloitte’s 2018 Survey

Health Populi

You’ll see a lot of blue fill signifying peoples’ preference for using a phone for these various tasks — from checking social networks to reading the news and watching short videos. Many personal information flows don’t fall under the HIPAA umbrella if the company isn’t a business associate.

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Maximizing Patient Outcomes with Remote Care Management

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

Types of RCM Tools and Technologies There are several types of RCM tools and technologies available, including telehealth, remote monitoring devices, mobile health apps, and EHR and data management systems. This helps HCPs to intervene early if there are any signs of deterioration in patients’ health.