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How digital healthcare can slow MCI and dementia progression
Nuvance Health is providing access to a digital healthcare platform that delivers at-home support for mild cognitive impairment and early-onset dementia within primary care.
Pushing ADHD telehealth prescriptions costs Cerebral millions
Telemental healthcare provider Cerebral agreed to pay more than $3.6 million for encouraging unauthorized telehealth prescriptions of controlled substances, like Adderall.
Strategies for deploying connected healthcare tech equitably
Experts emphasize patient trust, clinician buy-in and equitable access as critical factors for successful connected healthcare technology implementation and utilization.
Patient outcomes top measure of digital health solutions' ROI
A survey reveals that over half of hospital leaders view improved patient outcomes as the top ROI metric for digital health solutions, with many skeptical of vendor claims.
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PHTI: Some digital hypertension tools effective in reducing BP
A report by PHTI finds that digital hypertension tools using a medication management approach effectively reduced blood pressure and offset initial care costs.
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Digital health buyers prioritize diabetes, mental health tools
A survey reveals healthcare providers, payers and employers plan to boost spending on digital health solutions over the next year, prioritizing diabetes and mental health tools.
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Willingness to use virtual care exceeds service offerings
A new survey reveals strong consumer interest in virtual care, with 94% willing to use it again, but half of health systems haven't increased offerings since 2022.
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Palliative care via telehealth on par with in-person care
A study found that early palliative care via telehealth for advanced lung cancer patients received quality-of-life scores similar to in-person care, which could expand care access.
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CMS hospital-at-home waiver linked to high-quality care
A federal report on CMS' Acute Hospital Care at Home program shows high-quality outcomes and positive patient experiences, as well as demographic differences.
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Wearables help boost post-surgery physical activity
A new study shows that wearable devices can help boost physical activity in patients after lung cancer surgery, improving their recovery and quality of life.
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Using connected care tools to further value-based care goals
Kaiser Permanente is using connected care tools to boost care quality, provider well-being and prevention efforts, driving the organization's value-based care objectives.
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Behind the scenes of telehealth standards development
Leaders from NCQA and URAC discuss the development of telehealth standards to ensure high-quality virtual care and provide guidance on new technologies like AI.
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Can RPM move the needle on post-discharge care for AKI?
Research shows that Mayo Clinic's remote patient monitoring program for acute kidney injury survivors is promising, but its effectiveness in preventing readmissions is limited.
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Understanding telehealth prescribing: Pros, cons and DEA rules
Telehealth prescribing, expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic, is under scrutiny as the DEA considers extending regulatory flexibilities beyond 2024 amid concerns of misuse.