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The COVID-19 Era Has Grown Health Consumer Demand for Virtual Care

Health Populi

Over one-half of Americans would likely use virtual care for their healthcare services, and one in four people would actually prefer a virtual relationship with a primary care physician, according to the fifth annual 2020 Consumer Sentiment Survey from UnitedHealthcare.

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Bonus Features – December 17, 2023 – 97% of hospitals now capable of enabling electronic access to patient records, 70% of hospitals face hidden business continuity challenge, plus 31 more stories

Healthcare IT Today

Medically Home added Arcadian Health , a Louisiana-based mobile health service, to its network. Empathy is partnering with Carallel to offer bereavement support to caregivers as a covered benefit through employer-sponsored health plans. Home care EMR software maker Smartcare Software rebranded as Aaniie.

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The Heart of Health at CES 2020 – Evidence & Innovation Bridge Consumers and Doctors

Health Populi

Lack of data interoperability between consumer/patient-generated data and a clinician’s EHR. On the “cons” side, consider, Varying data accuracy and potential for false readings. Unproven benefits. Limited accessibility due to cost barriers or lack of internet access. Data overload for consumers and/or clinicians, and.

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The The Five Biggest Areas of Opportunity for Digital Health

The Digital Health Corner

Increasing healthcare consolidation of hospitals has exacerbated the problem of lack of interoperability. Health Information Exchanges (HIEs) have been woefully underfunded and have fallen short of their vision. Health Information Exchanges (HIEs) have been woefully underfunded and have fallen short of their vision.

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COPD Management: A Guide to Remote Patient Monitoring in 2024

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

In the context of COPD management, RPM allows healthcare providers to track patients’ vital signs, symptoms, and overall condition remotely, enabling timely interventions and personalized care. This streamlined approach improves patient satisfaction and ensures that resources are utilized effectively to deliver high-quality care.

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The Future of Health Is “Now,” Deloitte Says; But Are Consumers Living and Loving It?

Health Populi

” Self-care in the pandemic drove virtual health care visits up across generations due to elective procedures and primary care shifting to telehealth platforms, and some consumers’ concerns about heading back to brick-and-mortar health care settings for in-person high-touch care.

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Review of Mobile Devices and Health by Ida Sim in the NEJM

mHealth Insight

who is a Primary Care Physician, Professor at UCSF & coFounder at Open mHealth (follow her on Twitter @IdaSim ). health care spending, 3 so the promise of mobile health is especially attractive.” “A major challenge of mobile health is the high drop-off rate in sensor and app usage.