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Use of Virtual Care Tools in Some Underserved Populations is Rising

While evaluating consumer adoption of digital health in 2021, researchers from Rock Health found that certain populations, such as Medicaid members and LGBQA+ individuals, are using tools like live video telemedicine and wearables at higher rates than their counterparts. Read more

‘Predicting the future’: Emerging technology may help choose the right drug at the right time

Remote patient monitoring using novel technology may make it possible for rheumatologists to choose the “right drug right out of the gate,” according to data presented at the Congress of Clinical Rheumatology East. Read more
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Healthcare Organizations Are Taking Another Look at Telehealth Kiosks

Self-contained telehealth kiosks had a short-lived heyday about 10 years ago. Now they're getting a second chance, as healthcare organizations look at new ways to improve access and deliver care to remote populations. Read more
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Clinical Trial Focuses on Remote Monitoring of Cancer Patients

A Colorado health system is testing the feasibility of remote patient monitoring for the early detection of febrile neutropenia, a common, life-threatening complication of cancer therapy that is typically treated as an oncologic emergency. Read more
Mental Illness

Mental Illness Tied to COVID-19 Breakthrough Infection

Psychiatric disorders are tied to an increased risk of COVID-19 breakthrough infection, particularly among older adults, new research shows. "Psychiatric disorders remained significantly associated with incident breakthrough infections above and beyond sociodemographic and medical factors, suggesting that mental health is important to consider in conjunction with other risk factors," the investigators, led by Aoife O’Donovan, Ph.D., University of California, San Francisco, write. Read more
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Telehealth can play a vital role in reducing carbon emissions

Telehealth's potential to bridge the services gap for people without ready transportation access is well-documented. Less explored, however, is virtual care's possible role in reducing carbon emissions, specifically by allowing patients to connect with providers without relying on a car. Read more
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Digital Health Interventions Reduced Heart Failure Mortality

Research published in the International Journal of Cardiology found that all-cause and cardiovascular deaths decreased after implementing various digital health interventions (DHI), including telehealth, remote patient monitoring, and smartphone applications. Read more

It’s Not Me, It’s You. Why Patient Engagement Fails and How to Fix It.

Patient engagement initiatives are a dime a dozen across healthcare organizations. From patient advisory groups and patient-centered portals to social media outlets and secure messaging, healthcare organizations understand that it’s important to get patients involved in their care. Studies prove that engaged patients result in better outcomes, lower costs, and a higher quality of life. Read more...
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