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The Evolution of a Patient Ambassador – Learning from Stacy Hurt

Health Populi

The journey to her new role as Patient Ambassador with Parexel was really 16 years in the making, advocating for her son, Emmett, and for her own cancer patient persona. They are never seen in the same room at the same time, working as “Clark Kent and Superman” – tag-teaming with love, resilience, and faith. [To

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Doing Less Can Be Doing More for Healthcare – the Biggest Takeaway From ASCO 2018

Health Populi

Groundbreaking research presented at this week’s ASCO meeting found that some women diagnosed with certain forms of cancer do not benefit from undergoing chemotherapy. The second chart illustrates patient-borne costs for early stage breast cancer. The test is called the Oncotype DX Breast Recurrence Score. .”

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Frost & Sullivan's Top 10 predictions for healthcare in 2021

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Molecular screening platforms, multi-gene panel & NGS tests will re-imagine large population cancer treatment pathways – representing an opportunity of some $1.7 million mutations in 350 genes in a human body causing cancer make every cancer case a unique one. billion by the end of 2021. More than 1.2

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With telehealth, one size won't fit all

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

For other types of care, such as cancer treatment, in-person visits may be more appropriate for effective treatment and care. For individuals with behavioral health and chronic diseases, telehealth may fit well with their needs. Where does my consumer live?

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Technology is radically improving care for veterans

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

By linking patients to the most effective cancer treatments available, Veterans receive care that is specific to their particular needs. This is especially significant, as rural areas in the US, where more Veterans tend to live, have higher mortality rates from cancer than urban areas. Department for Veterans Affairs.

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Health systems are notching big wins with their IT investments

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

By Bill Siwicki | July 13, 2023 News Telehealth proves successful for opioid use disorder treatment Virtual care provider Ophelia found 56% of its OUD patients remained in treatment for six months. Kendell Cannon describes how her primary care practice sifted through the hype of artificial.

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Ten technologies from the 2018 Silicon Valley Boomer Venture Summit

Aging in Place Technology Watch

More accurate lung cancer diagnosis by enabling live visualization of the airways. Implantable stroke monitor for high risk atrial fibrillation to reduce time to treatment after an ischemic stroke. category tags: baby boomers , mHealth-Digital Health-Telehealth , Family caregivers , VR/AR technology , voice/AI technology.

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